For long-term results, govt will need to take guidance from other countries

Pakistan should benchmark trade policies with Malaysia; focus on social sector

If duties are removed, Pakistan’s exports to the US can easily double in a short time

Pakistan can become more competitive and self-reliant if changes are brought in five critical areas

Person tasked with reforms must have global outlook and not stuck in old policies

Pakistan can look at examples of Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai which turned into high-income countries

There could be an opportunity for Pakistan to increase its market share

Lender usually follows carrot and stick formula and its conditions are almost universal in nature

Countries that have benefitted from free trade have first liberalised economy unilaterally

Natural gas has always been a great blessing for Pakistan