Pakistan seeks $3.7b from multilateral donors to offset impact of virus

Country can benefit from fall in trade between China and the US in textile products

Standards for import of agri-products are likely to be more restrictive in face of deadly virus

Pakistan has one of the lowest export values as a percentage of GDP

Focus should now be on export growth by improving production quality

Unless savings rate is increased, country is likely to remain in debt trap

It will help avoid impact of shocks faced by low value-added commodities

Trade, investment reforms need to be given priority to ensure success

Efforts are needed to increase exports to sustain reduction in deficit in the long run

High forex reserves will help counter exchange rate shocks, control inflation