They hold potential to rejuvenate economy but it depends on political stability

Focus should have been on cutting expenses, broadening tax base

It must be complemented by measures like opening new routes, FTAs

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