Huge mineral deposits in Afghanistan, Pakistan provide avenues to develop value chains

Most immediate task is to identify potential for ramping up oil, gas production

SBP bill will force country to control expenses, look for other funding sources

It can help turn around economy if equipped with required governance structure

This sector has served as engine of development for several countries

Pakistan’s petrol consumption rose from 12,500 bpd in 1980 to 195,000 bpd in 2021

Measures can be taken to reduce gas prices instead of increasing them

Outages signal fragile supply chain, though generation capacity stands at 38,719MW

Country needs to provide training in modern farming methods, focus on R&D

To develop at fast pace, competent human capital and effective governance structure are essential