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Improved current account, forex reserves provides room to boost investment, exports
Pakistan’s regional competitors have relaxed curbs, may try to recapture lost market
Covid-19 provides ICT services opportunity to become vital contributor to export revenue
Improved trade facilitation, digitalisation of procedures will be critical to reducing costs
Rebound in exports, imports suggests economic conditions are improving
Given capacity constraints, exports are likely to stay around $2 billion
Producers must upgrade machinery, equipment to ensure better competitiveness
Product and capacity upgrade is essential for boosting exports in long run
Biggest challenge for policymakers is import of vaccines, other medicinal products
Business avenues must be converted into long-term gains, sustainable trade ties