THIS refers to the article `Action at full speed`(Oct 18). One appreciates the government efforts to utilise funds and the improved position of the country`s foreign reserves. However, it is alarming that in the last three years, the debt has risen from Rs16 trillion to Rs21 trillion ($61 billion).
The common man sees the economy from his perspective. To him the priorities that matter are: his livelihood, children`s education, civic amenities, healthcare and all citizens have quick, easy and affordable access to justice.
The progress of a country is not measured in accumulating huge loans, raising plush high-rises and outsourcing national assets.
The true measure is the condition of the masses and the state of its infrastructure.
