Future Economy : Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan

Shabbir Hussain & Husna Khattak

Alliance Good Governance Foundation

The event served as a platform for experts from various fields, including academia, finance, policymaking, and journalism, to discuss Pakistan’s pressing economic challenges and explore opportunities for sustainable growth. Key topics included inflation, unemployment, financial policies, digital transformation, climate change, and public health.

• Economic Challenges: Inflation, rising unemployment, external debt, and climate-related disruptions.
• Financial Reforms: Regulatory improvements, Islamic finance, and transparency in financial management.
• Digital Economy: The potential for IT and e-commerce to drive economic growth. Public
• Health & Economy: The economic impact of healthcare accessibility and preventive health policies.

• Dr. Noor Fatima – Noted scholar and policy expert, recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr. Award.
• Babar Aziz Mirza – Financial strategist with expertise in global banking and risk management.
• Hammad Ejaz Khan – Economist and legal expert in financial crimes and regulatory policies.
• Zawar Mohiuddin – Specialist in commerce, IT innovation, and digital transformation.
• Dr. Tahir Alam Khattak – Islamic finance expert with extensive knowledge in financial policy.
• M. Riaz Thaheem – Senior journalist focusing on economic and financial reporting.
• Dr. Samina Matloob – Former MNA, healthcare leader, and CEO of Ali General Hospital.
• Sana Ullah Ghumman – Public health advocate and General Secretary of PANAH.
• Nisar Cheema – Former MNA and Director General of Health Punjab.

Participants actively contributed to the discussions through Q&A sessions and social media interactions, ensuring a wider reach of the event’s key messages.

Dr. Tariq Khan, Convener of Alliance, concluded the event by emphasizing the importance of multi-sector collaboration to address economic challenges and unlock Pakistan’s growth potential.

• Strengthening regulatory frameworks and financial management.
• Leveraging technology and innovation for economic resilience.
• Addressing public health issues as an economic imperative.
• Encouraging policy reforms to support long-term economic stability.

The event successfully provided expert-driven insights into Pakistan’s economic landscape, aiming to inspire actionable policy changes and strategic development initiatives.