Finally, as of July, all of the migrants have been evicted. Why did it happen? The government of Pakistan got a $7 billion loan from the IMF, contingent upon rapid privatization of public industries—first up, Pakistan Airlines, and the Roosevelt Hotel, which it bought in 2000.
What’s left behind is a story of herculean accomplishment of civic service with few defenders, a parade of conservative opportunists, and a bunch of developers licking their chops, ready to turn 21st century Ellis Island into high end office space in a billion dollar deal.
What really happened inside 45 E 45th st? The real story will fill you with rage. slate.com/news-and-pol...