Political and economic analysts share their views on the importance of bilateral trade with India while stressing on the need for Pakistan’s government to protect its vulnerable sectors prior to opening its gates with the non-discriminatory market access agreement.
Unless the PPP is deliberately using Sindh as a bargaining chip, it should issue a clarification with a clear, consistent position on new administrative units, not one tailored to protect its home turf.
Minerals should not be presented as a solution to Pakistan’s long-term economic difficulties. The aim should be to build an industrial base rather than export raw materials.
