Exports need to grow 10% a year, radically different trade policy should be adopted

Why did past reviews breed acrimony while this one sailed through smoothly?

Despite positive developments, several challenges threaten fiscal stability, growth

Caretakers’ groundwork for addressing challenges will help incoming govt

Govt should avoid discrimination between domestic, foreign investors

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