Pakistan’s regional competitors have relaxed curbs, may try to recapture lost market

Covid-19 provides ICT services opportunity to become vital contributor to export revenue

Improved trade facilitation, digitalisation of procedures will be critical to reducing costs

Rebound in exports, imports suggests economic conditions are improving

Given capacity constraints, exports are likely to stay around $2 billion

Producers must upgrade machinery, equipment to ensure better competitiveness

Product and capacity upgrade is essential for boosting exports in long run

Biggest challenge for policymakers is import of vaccines, other medicinal products

Business avenues must be converted into long-term gains, sustainable trade ties

Country should sustain rise in remittances, push for economic growth revival