To achieve sovereignty, country needs to reduce its dependence on aid.

Trade may not solve all the problems, but it could help lower tensions.

Services exports are restricted to a few sectors and markets.

Until now, Pakistan has failed to make use of growing working age population.

A policy of stabilising the exchange rate is in Pakistan’s interest.

How the country can look within to improve its business environment.

The govt should develop worker skills, explore job opportunities overseas.

Pakistan should diversify to avert threat of economic shocks.