Country needs to cut line losses, privatise distribution, create competitive market

For govt-private sector interaction, Pakistan has no systematic platform

While people expect some relief, best relief is cut in public spending

Instead of asking IMF for $6b, govt must aim to plug tax loss hole of Rs1.5-2tr

PM can say no to new IMF loan, start domestically owned ‘Reform and Growth Programme’

It will provide trigger for economic growth without any major investments

PML-N, PPP fail to articulate business, people-friendly tax policy in manifestos

Consensus on privatisation, power sector restructuring can steer towards stability

Country needs intellectual environment where economists, businessmen, bureaucrats can workwith synergy

Asking the right questions, focusing on productivity, global competitiveness is key