http://www.riazhaq.com/2018/08/naya-pakistan-key-challenges-for-pti.html
"Naya Pakistan" led by Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf Chief Imran Khan faces multi-dimensional challenges of governance, economy, security and ties with the United States and India.
The first and most pressing challenge is the severe balance of payments crisis. It will force Imran Khan to beg and/or borrow billions of US dollars to shore up the country's reserves. It must deal with the geopolitical challenge of potential US veto of the IMF bailout of Pakistan.
In addition to dealing with the looming bop crisis, the PTI government must address the issue of exports that have halved from 16% of GDP in 2003 to about 8% of GDP in 2017-18. It needs to make concerted efforts to promote exports by making the domestic industry more export-oriented. It must help exporters understand the requirements of foreign markets and use its diplomats to promote Pakistani products and services in international markets.
Pakistan must overcome the civil-military divide and build consensus to develop policies vis-a-vis the United States and India while at the same time maintaining close ties with China. The new leadership needs to use institutional processes such as regular national security council meetings attended by by top civilian, military and intelligence officials.
Azad Labon Ke Sath host Faraz Darvesh discusses these challenges with Misbah Azam and Riaz Haq (www.riazhaq.com)
Related Links:
Haq's Musings
South Asia Investor Review
ISI Mea Cupla in 2002 Elections
Pakistan 2018 Elections Predictions
Pakistan's Balance of Payments Crisis
Panama Leaks in Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif vs "Khalai Makhlooq"
PTI Triumphs Over Corrupt Dynastic Political Parties
Strikingly Similar Narratives of Donald Trump and Nawaz Sharif
Ex CIA Official on Pakistan's ISI
Riaz Haq's Youtube Channel
PakAlumni Social Network
http://www.riazhaq.com/2018/08/naya-pakistan-key-challenges-for-pti.html
"Naya Pakistan" led by Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf Chief Imran Khan faces multi-dimensional challenges of governance, economy, security and ties with the United States and India.
The first and most pressing challenge is the severe balance of payments crisis. It will force Imran Khan to beg and/or borrow billions of US dollars to shore up the country's reserves. It must deal with the geopolitical challenge of potential US veto of the IMF bailout of Pakistan.
In addition to dealing with the looming bop crisis, the PTI government must address the issue of exports that have halved from 16% of GDP in 2003 to about 8% of GDP in 2017-18. It needs to make concerted efforts to promote exports by making the domestic industry more export-oriented. It must help exporters understand the requirements of foreign markets and use its diplomats to promote Pakistani products and services in international markets.
Pakistan must overcome the civil-military divide and build consensus to develop policies vis-a-vis the United States and India while at the same time maintaining close ties with China. The new leadership needs to use institutional processes such as regular national security council meetings attended by by top civilian, military and intelligence officials.
Azad Labon Ke Sath host Faraz Darvesh discusses these challenges with Misbah Azam and Riaz Haq (www.riazhaq.com)
Related Links:
Haq's Musings
South Asia Investor Review
ISI Mea Cupla in 2002 Elections
Pakistan 2018 Elections Predictions
Pakistan's Balance of Payments Crisis
Panama Leaks in Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif vs "Khalai Makhlooq"
PTI Triumphs Over Corrupt Dynastic Political Parties
Strikingly Similar Narratives of Donald Trump and Nawaz Sharif
Ex CIA Official on Pakistan's ISI
Riaz Haq's Youtube Channel
PakAlumni Social Network
http://www.riazhaq.com/2018/08/naya-pakistan-key-challenges-for-pti.html