Pakistan can pursue comprehensive FTAs with UK and EU to diversify exports, join global value chains

With reconfiguration of supply chains and opening of economy, Pakistan can attract hefty foreign investment

Major policy overhaul presents rare opening for countries like Pakistan to gain market share

Govt policies fuel earnings of certain sectors, often at cost of broader private sector development

Reforms target tariffs, electricity, SOEs and debt to make economy more competitive

To bridge competitiveness gap, trade policy modernisation must be starting point

Should pursue strategic trade deals with China and US, invest in high-value sectors

While digital economy has shown promise, the next phase of growth and broader transformation require a strategic shift

It is time to question our long-standing faith in import substitution through tariff cascading; other countries did so

IMF-backed policies focus on tax revenue; Pakistan risks prolonged stagnation