Following are the similarities in the developmental strategies of India and Pakistan followed for their respective developmental paths:

1. Both countries have started their developmental path at the same time, after their independence i.e. in 1947.
2. Both the countries followed same economic pattern i.e. mixed economy which is the combination of public and private sector.
3. Both countries started their development through Five Year Plans and emphasised initially on public sector.
4. Till 1980s, both countries had similar growth rates and per capita income.
5. Both the countries have introduced economic reforms to strengthen their economies at the same.