Positive measures are undone by slow speed and other conflicting steps

Total debt has risen to Rs20,872 billion compared to Rs14,318 billion in 2013

Most budgetary measures suit ruling elite; poverty alleviation, education and water get scant attention

Project could become real game changer if attention is paid to 6 major areas

Economic growth no match with countries like Myanmar where GDP growth is 8.6%

After meeting Rs1.8tr debt servicing cost, govt is left with just Rs977b

Pakistan growth at a much lower rate than South Asian neighbours

As exercise enters last phase, no objectives seem to have been met.

Instead of import substitution, country should move to export-led strategy

Without adequate spending on social sectors and water resources, country to remain mired in poverty