Economists are hopeful Pakistan's economy can withstand political turmoil in the coming year MOREINFO: Business groups estimate Pakistan lost $1-billion dollars worth of business in the first four days after Bhutto's killing. But life is getting back to normal in the country's commercial capital Karachi and economists hope the year will ring in solid growth despite political uncertainty. SCRIPT: A testament to resilience. It's back to business in Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi and life is getting back to life after the assassination of politician Benazir Bhutto. Pakistan is expected to face further political turmoil this year, with elections postponed until mid-February. But many economists predict the nation's growing economy can withstand political jolts, thanks largely to an eager workforce. Ahsan Javed is an economist at Standard Chartered. SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH) AHSAN JAVED, ECONOMIST, STANDARD CHARTERED BANK SAYING: "It really comes down to the fact that the...
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