Pakistan should reset its ties with the US on equality: Analysts
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It is a good omen that ice between Pakistan and United States is melting gradually and relations between two countries are improving. The Trump administration has changed its policies regarding South Asia and started dealing Pakistan fairly. It is diplomatic victory of the incumbent government of Pakistan that Washington has come to the point of realization that Pakistan’s cooperation is imperative and significant for regional peace.
Pakistan has always played a very constructive role for peace in the region. Washington is an important capital for Pakistan, however we believe in the relations based on mutual respect and equality. Trump administration should consider Pakistan’s reservations on Indian involvement in Afghanistan, balance of power in the region and compensation of Pakistan’s losses in the war against terrorism. US administration acknowledges Pakistan’s stance on Afghan dispute.
Cameron Munter has soft corner for Pakistan and US think tanks will weight his opinion about Pakistan. It is a very good omen that the Trump administration’s perception about Pakistan has changed. Pakistan is playing a very constructive role and facilitating US administration to resolve Afghan dispute.
Pakistan’s stance is clear that Afghan led Afghan owned peace process is ultimate solution to Afghan crises. Islamabad’s role for regional is significant. PTI led government has following an effective foreign policy.
It is highly important for Pakistan’s political establishment to understand that global political shifts in coming days depend on the Trump pre- election policies. Trump wants to resolve Afghan dispute and it is a great opportunity for Pakistan to emerge as an important political player by facilitating US administration in resolving Afghan dispute. Islamabad has to adopt impressive perception management to make Trump realize that peaceful solution to Afghan dispute will make him one of the most popular presidents in the history of United States.
The incumbent government inherited trade deficit, weak foreign exchange situation and huge circular debt from the previous government. The budget presented by the previous government was politically motivated to gain votes in the coming election.
PTI faced huge economic problems when took charge of the government. The incumbent government is taking corrective measures to stabilize economy of the country. The export sector has been improved due to appreciable export friendly policies of the government. PTI led government is heading towards the right direction and taking concrete measures to improve economic outlook of the country.
Improving ease of doing business is need of the hour. We are quite low in ease of doing business list, which is not a good sign for developing country like Pakistan. Textile sector is the backbone of Pakistan economy and we have great potential in this sector. Textile products contribute as major portion of the exports. Improving textile sector is imperative to increase exports and improve Pakistan’s economy. It is appreciable that incumbent government is taking keen interest to promote exports and make business and investment friendly policies to facilitate the businessmen.
It is a right step of the government that from now onward, duty on imported vehicles will be paid in foreign currency .This will have positive impact on the foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan. The people who will actually receive vehicles through gifts will be benefiting, whereas the actual importers will have to pay the duty in dollars. This is a transparent policy of the government to ensure transparent transaction of imported vehicle. It is indeed a positive step towards improving foreign reserves. The incumbent government is taking correct measures to increase cotton production with an aim to improve textile industry and export sector.
