This is indeed beyond logic as far as IMF programmes are concerned, to push for procyclical policies, and in turn, expect Pakistan to push for greater taxes

Currently, situation is that these land and construction cases get stuck in courts for years and sometimes for even decades.

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Banks have faced criticism for taking the easy route out and investing in government debt rather than, for example, helping people fund their own homes.

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To safeguard consumer rights it is important that Suo moto cases under article 184 (3) should be heard by at least a five-member bench of senior-most judges of the Supreme Court and a review by a full-court and that an insurance market is developed to help protect innocent consumers against malafide actions by external actors.

Pakistan cannot afford to have an uncompetitive export-oriented sector. The country must stop following an outdated import-substitution policy that relies on levying protectionist duties as it has contributed to stagnancy in technological innovation and an anti-export bias.