Pakistan's perception in the world has been shaped by the actions of the state (and non-state actors, at times), and those actions were dictated by the internal societal dynamic and external circumstances.
Sellable IT skills should be a part of the school and college curriculum, to promote the learning of earning skills and financial responsibility in the youth, which is a much-needed cultural shift in our society.
IK significantly increased exports and remittances, to transit to current account surplus in coming years, to render the economy sustainable, and prevent an economic default threatening our survival. Sri Lanka is a good case study of what had to happen if PMLN had continued.