Poor performance in agriculture and industry sectors may frustrate growth ambitions
Global trade beyond United States will continue but many countries will have to adapt to its new dynamics
The government must ensure that traders start making an adequate contribution to the tax revenues
Economic stability is the first step —Pakistan must now shift its focus to job creation and industrial expansion
Political unrest throughout the year affected investor confidence and disrupted economic activities
There is a long way to go before celebrations will be in order
Despite having a huge potential, exports remain a largely neglected area
Policy execution in Pakistan has been inconsistent, primarily due to frequent changes in government
The absence of a comprehensive and sustainable industrial policy has hindered the growth of national economy
Pacifying stakeholders on the new taxes is going to be an uphill task for the government
Without a skilled, educated and healthy human resource the country will be unable to reap the dividends of its unique demography
In the current situation, the survival of a nuclear family with a single bread earner is a huge challenge
The utility purchases solar power at less than half of its notified tariff. A further reduction will be blatantly unjust
Tax collection and reporting mechanisms are complex and decentralized. This has made income tax collection a very challenging job
There is a dire need for focus on social justice
Are the political leaders painting too rosy a picture of the economy for the electorate?
Some of the actions taken on the IMF demand have intensified the miseries of the masses
There is a need to set up industries in every district of the country
Privatisation plans are in place for the electricity supply companies
With privatisation plans under way, the debt-ridden PIA’s fate hangs in the balance