Focus remains on short-term gains rather than long-term reforms

If Pakistan becomes more protectionist, it will make industry more uncompetitive

Without empowering women, economic development will remain a dream

Only way forward is to emulate policies of successful game changers

Pakistan must prepare properly for November’s COP 27 to present its case

Tough decisions needed like allowing imports of agri-commodities from India

Reform process can take many years but a start has to be made immediately

Pakistan fails to make serious efforts to attract sizeable investment from G7

Targets of GDP, exports, remittances and revenue realistic and within reach

Ban on ‘luxury’ goods a populist move that will not significantly cut imports