One Big Idea 3: Pakistan’s Next Reform Priorities | Haque Economics

#pakistaneconomy #economicreform #onebigidea What is the next big reform Pakistan needs? In this third installment of the “One Big Idea” series, Dr. Nadeem Ul Haque brings together leading economists and policy thinkers to identify the most critical reforms needed to move Pakistan toward a more functional and competitive economy. Featuring perspectives from Dr. Kaiser Bengali, Ali Husnain, and other contributors, this episode continues the exploration of bold, actionable ideas for economic and institutional reform. From fiscal policy and governance challenges to structural inefficiencies and state capacity, each speaker highlights a key priority that could unlock growth and improve long-term outcomes. Together, these insights offer a concise but powerful look at the reforms shaping Pakistan’s economic future. Key themes include: • Structural economic reform priorities • Governance and institutional challenges • Fiscal policy and state capacity • Long-term reform strategy • Market efficiency and competitiveness • Policy design and implementation Haque Economics features long-form conversations on governance, markets, and institutional reform in Pakistan. BIOS Dr. Nadeem Ul Haque Dr. Nadeem Ul Haque is an economist specializing in public policy, institutional reform, and economic governance. He has served as Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of Pakistan and as Vice Chancellor of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), with prior experience at the International Monetary Fund. Dr. Salman Shah Dr. Salman Shah is an economist and former Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance. He has also served in senior academic and policy roles, contributing to economic reform and public policy in Pakistan. Miftah Ismail Miftah Ismail is an economist and former Federal Minister for Finance. He has held key roles in economic policymaking and is known for his work on fiscal reform and macroeconomic management. Zafar Masud Zafar Masud is a banker and President & CEO of the Bank of Punjab. He has extensive experience in financial services, development finance, and economic policy. Dr. Asad Zaman Dr. Asad Zaman is an economist and former Vice Chancellor of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE). His work focuses on economic theory, public policy, and reforming economic thinking in developing countries. Dr. Kaiser Bengali Dr. Kaiser Bengali is an economist and policy advisor with extensive experience in public finance, regional development, and governance. He has served in senior advisory roles and contributed to economic policy debates in Pakistan. Ali Husnain Ali Husnain is an economist and researcher working on public policy and economic development, with a focus on governance and institutional reform in Pakistan. #PakistanEconomy,#EconomicReform,#OneBigIdea,#KaiserBengali,#AliHusnain,#PublicPolicy,#GovernanceReform,#InstitutionalReform,#FiscalPolicy,#StateCapacity,#EconomicGrowth,#PolicyDebate,#PakistanReform,#DevelopmentEconomics,#EconomicIdeas,#ReformAgenda,#PolicyMaking,#ThinkTank,#HaqueEconomics,#StructuralReform,#MarketEconomy,#PublicFinance,#EconomicStrategy,#GovernmentPolicy