Strategic reforms crucial to propel exports into new era of competitiveness, innovation

Exports may not rise sustainably as private sector fails to invest and innovate

Industry is mainly inward-looking with negligible exports

There must be a roadmap for reforms to remove bottlenecks

Pakistan has typically performed poorly in terms of its exports

Only 21% of Pakistani population uses the internet reports the World Bank

SMEs in Pakistan face trade barriers, lower export participation, hindering economic growth and development

Slowdown in exports, imports signals ominous challenges ahead for policymakers

It is essential govt encourages investment by facilitating ICT entrepreneurs

Unlike Bangladesh and Vietnam, Pakistan has failed to increase exports, leading to burgeoning deficit