Across Pakistan’s business community this week, there is a palpable sense of relief, a collective exhalation after years of holding one’s breath. The new directive from the Federal Board of Revenue is far more than a simple procedural change; it is, in my considered view, the clearest signal yet of a profound strategic realignment within the state. We are witnessing the emergence of a new national doctrine: one that posits economic security as an indispensable and integral component of national security itself.

This shift is not a matter of conjecture. Still, it is evidenced by a clear pattern of decisive action, spearheaded by a military establishment that has correctly identified economic revival as a paramount national interest. This new thinking is not abstract; its impact is tangible. For anyone attempting to run a business, or indeed a household, the past few years have been a bruising lesson in the perils of economic volatility. The recent clampdown on illegal........

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