Fiscal and tax policies are highly distorted, do not work towards stakeholder economy

If more border-crossing points are opened, Pak-Afghan trade can surpass $5b

Deletion programmes are major hurdle to integration into global value chains

Perplexing, irrational bureaucratic practices delay decision-making

Pakistan should review and renegotiate scope of existing treaties

To match growth of other Asian states, Pakistan will have to address weaknesses

Many have raised fears about its impact on economy, country’s sovereignty

Best way to achieve long-term peace will be through trade, starting with this region

As competitors integrate, their trade percentages rise while Pakistan loses its share

Prices of sensitive food items - flour and sugar - have doubled over last two years