[4] During this period, he witnessed significant political changes, including the 1969 unrest against Ayub Khan and the secession of East Pakistan in 1971.

[4] After earning his PhD in 1978, he was recruited by the World Bank, a transition influenced by his desire to engage more actively in global economic policy discussions during the Cold War.

[4] His roles included World Bank Representative to Nigeria, head of the Debt and International Finance Division, Chief Economist for Africa, and later, Director for Poverty and Social Policy.

[4] He also served as the country director for the Central Asian republics, a position that solidified his critical perspective on socialist economic systems.

Husain's approach in Ghana was shaped by his experiences in Pakistan, using these to inform his economic advice amidst the nation's internal conflicts.