To 'Ustad', with Love

B S Minhas, who died on August 30, was a distinguished economist and a down-to-earth policy analyst. Many of his research papers remain classics and many of his observations on policy two and three decades ago remain relevant even today. Minhas was also one of unimpeachable character and integrity who was not afraid to speak his mind, not infrequently in blunt language. The quality of his mind and his ability to convey the unvarnished truth without fear of consequences earned him the respect of politicians in and out of power.