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Major challenges await Pakistan after elections

Pakistan will hold parliamentary elections on 11th May. The elections mark a watershed moment in the Pakistan’s political history, as they are the first time that one elected government will have served out its full term and handed over power to another elected government. Regardless of who wins the election, the new government faces a daunting challenge in restoring the country’s fortunes. This Weekly takes a look at the economic challenges.

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