This document compares the economic performance of Pakistan under dictator and democratic rule, specifically during the eras of Musharraf and Nawaz Sharif. It analyzes metrics such as GDP growth, foreign investment, tax collection, education indicators, and external debt. Overall, it finds that the economy generally performed better during Musharraf's rule from 1999-2008, with higher GDP growth, greater investment, and debt levels that increased at a slower pace.