Pakistan can draw several advantages including converting intermediate goods into consumer goods within the country

Expected outlook not promising as reported by SBP report

They are heavily concentrated in mineral products, followed by machinery, iron and steel

Share of consumer goods minimal, bilateral trade largely comprises raw material

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is just one piece of the puzzle

East Asian economies invest heavily in human capital

Govt should not only support agricultural sector, but also offer vocational training to migrants

Exports as percentage of GDP fell from 14% in 2011 to 11% in 2015

They are tools for facilitation of trade between participant countries

Country must enhance linkages between firms, research institutes to increase exports, rank high on ECI