What are the biggest sources of economic pain for Pakistan’s economy because of the Covid-19 lockdown? Opening up the construction sector or engaging in large public works programmes are also ways to create mass employment, while raising domestic demand. “The informal economy is hurting and it’s important to get cash into the system,” says Uzair. “A quick way to get cash into the informal economy is to engage in small level public works at the district level. There are also two emerging opportunities in a post Covid-19 world order, which Pakistan can take advantage of to reform our economy.

Source: The Express Tribune April 19, 2020 05:15 UTC