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

Exporters less likely to convert imports of raw material, intermediate goods into export products

Pakistan needs to comprehensively review its trade facilities, processes to reduce volatility

Businesses need right set of incentives to further boost exports, tap new opportunities