Manzoor Ali Isran

Teaching at SZABIST. Areas of interest: International Relations, Economy, Politics, Development, Democracy, Globalization, Public Policy and Public Management.

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Song being played on Iran’s TV channels, thanking Pakistan

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@zburki May Allah give them good health and strength.

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External Reset Vs Internal Drift

Pakistan is visibly resetting its foreign relations on more sustainable terms, but the domestic pivot remains uncertain.

At home, the only reforms in motion are tied to IMF compliance.

The economy continues to suffer from the same structural flaws: consumption-driven growth, debt-financed expansion and import dependence.

What is most concerning is the absence of a medium-term economic roadmap.

No plan has been shared that explains how Pakistan will industrialize, expand exports, achieve fiscal discipline, or create jobs. Without such clarity, citizens and investors are left in uncertainty.

For an internal reset to match the external one, Pakistan must present a credible five- to seven-year strategy. Its pillars should include:
•Export-led growth and regional trade integration.
•Tax reform to broaden the base and create fiscal space.
•Energy restructuring and infrastructure modernization.
•Industrial and agricultural revitalization.
•Investment in human capital and governance.

Unless this plan is articulated and pursued, the external reset will remain fragile and Pakistan risks repeating its cycle of crises.

Sustainable prosperity requires that the internal foundation catch up with the foreign policy pivot.

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@Mushahid At the moment Muslim counntries cann't show the spine and stand up against Trump-Natayahou nexus. Arab countries don't have type of leader to challange the hegemonic designs of Israel.

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@nizshaz29 He very efficiently and eloquently demolished the narrative being build in favor of Dams. Kudos to him

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@WaheedaMahesar Congratulations

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@emnpk Why Khumbi is not produced at mass level and be supplied to all corners of the country. It has huge market and demand.

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Pakistan’s rising import figures for July 2025 ($5.87B) signal an early effort to revive economic growth.

After a prolonged period of contraction driven by import restrictions, foreign exchange shortages and weak domestic demand, the uptick suggests that the government may be easing controls to support industrial and commercial activity.

However, this must be closely monitored to ensure that the increase is linked to productive investment rather than consumption-led imports that widen the trade deficit.

While the numbers alone don’t guarantee recovery, they could mark the beginning of a shift from stabilisation to growth, provided they are supported by sound policy, continued IMF engagement and improved governance.

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After long time I am back on X (Twiter) seeing so many enlightening tweets of many friends. So happy and feeling my soul has been revived.

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@emnpk Beautiful

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@zaighamkhan It looks we are living inhuman society which is very sad and reflects our overall insensivity

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@DrMAliShaikh Sir hope you will be successful in your honest and sincere endeavors and Sindh badly needs good university.

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Pakistanis spent £5.3 million on rejected UK visa applications, with close to 40 per cent applications rejected from Pakistan in 2023 https://t.co/Enjix5wQ4R

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@sindhustaani Thanks 🙏

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Rayan (my younger son) graduated today with Master in Robotics from Engineering School, McGill University, Montreal Canada 🍁

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@saeedsangri Saeen thanks 🙏

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@omar_quraishi Sir thanks 🙏

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@RiazUjjan72 Saeen thanks 🙏

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@akhtarb1 Thanks 🙏