Pakistan had once been described as the tiger of Asia, so what makes you think it cannot be on that track again?
For civilian leaders, we have always had egomaniacs that fight over wealth and prestige. Almost like a tribal/mafia type dispute.
Once our house is in order, our potential is obvious.
Pakistan will not be in order for another decade at least. And do you know the reason why? Its not your leaders, its the people of Pakistan.
They have been too much in awe of their leaders, ISI and Army in the 60s, 70s, 80s, and even in 90s. They were too blinded by hate that even when things were going wrong, they were happy that they were not doing what Indians did.
If Pakistan needs to improve, they need to get rid of the hatred, eliminate terrorism with FORCE, and get rational. We don't want Pakistan to merge back into India. We don't hate Pakistan either. We just want Pakistan to be as good as us, so that we don't have to worry about terrorism or trade problems.
Pakistan needs to get out of 'King' mentality. Egypt was once a power doesn't mean, it will bounce back. You need to make it come back. It will take 20 years to get Pakistan back on track. You need to be independent, stay away from very powerful countries like US, and China because you can not say no to them. Trade with them, learn from them, get money from them, but keep them out of your country.
Promote education. Regulate madrassahs. Create new cities, 3 are too little for a country of 180 million people.
Create a new block of Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and promote mutual development.
I wish Pakistan best of luck, but more than anyone else, Pakistanis need to acknowledge their mistakes, and straighten things. You will reap the benefits.