Focus should have been on cutting expenses, broadening tax base
It must be complemented by measures like opening new routes, FTAs
Focus remains on short-term gains rather than long-term reforms
If Pakistan becomes more protectionist, it will make industry more uncompetitive
Without empowering women, economic development will remain a dream
Only way forward is to emulate policies of successful game changers
Pakistan must prepare properly for November’s COP 27 to present its case
Tough decisions needed like allowing imports of agri-commodities from India
Reform process can take many years but a start has to be made immediately
Pakistan fails to make serious efforts to attract sizeable investment from G7