Second phase of CPEC faces specific challenges unique to its framework

Addressing governance, human capital and educational issues will unlock nation’s potential

There should be ban on inter-ministerial transfers, postings of bureaucrats that will help polish their skills

This is only possible through policies, models, or plans tailored according to the needs of the country

Country can benefit from major projects like ML-1 for transportation network

The new policy must be free of rhetoric and focus on real-time situations

To make SIFC success story, Pakistan must draw lessons from past, especially from CPEC Authority

Country with better connectivity has edge over others, making it good investment place

Had there been no CPEC energy projects, annual loss would have been $15-20b

Consumption is not inherently bad if it is met by domestic sources; unfortunately, in Pakistan, it is not