Sialkot industrialists cite political instability, higher taxes, rising energy prices as drivers of high business cost

IMF-based review calls for reforms in fiscal oversight, taxation to restore confidence

Rs50b expected in H1 as accidents decrease, stations upgraded & land recovered

Warns ease of doing business, cost reduction remain unaddressed despite pledges

Industry leaders point to vulnerabilities stemming from geopolitical tensions, unresolved local issues

Industry warns billions are lost to raw exports, outdated mining, smuggling

Costs, red tape raise concerns

Experts urge govt to fix structural weaknesses; say growth model relies on repeatedly taxing existing filers

Say growth limitations will continue if country does not have larger, more competitive export base

Despite domestic gains, economy remains vulnerable to external shocks