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

Target of 7% looks out of reach, though neighbours continue to hit such levels

Government should benchmark policies with successful countries, abandon outdated measures

Pakistan needs to be part of global supply chain, promote regional trade and become a transit hub

Will reduce cost of services and manufacturing, facilitate business