...S. Akbar Zaidi Pakistani elites' aversion to paying taxes leaves the country dependent on foreign aid and beholden to donors. As Washington cools on its old ally, the Chinese and Saudis may fill the void. © 2019 Current History. All rights reserved. 2019 The Regents of the University...

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