Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook

When economy experiences stabilisation, reforms and rising poverty together, economic growth is missing

In long term, Pakistan needs to embrace economic democracy – a leaf from the Indonesian constitution

Statist economy, by restricting competition or picking up specific areas, allocates resources to protected sectors

Presence of govt entity in market creates uneven field, even if there is competition

Country requires robust domestic policy, but it shouldn't be traded with protectionism

It is premature to celebrate lower tariff without fixing what's broken at home

Pakistan, like others, finds itself directly in crosshairs of shifting global trade winds

Analysis of revised tariff structure shows no significant change in some cases, which raises questions over govt claim

If tariff and tax cut plan is implemented, it will create competitive economy