Purpose & Objectives
What think tank do?
A balance between research, analysis and outreach.
What think tank do?
The Objectives of the Think Tank are to; Deliberate on issues the country is faced with. To find out possible solutions by formulating and developing the right policies. Focus more on the needs of policy makers and current policy issues. Do what is asked by the policy makers as and when required. Think Tanks will assist the party by recommending these policies particularly for the next five years. Think Tanks will also review and critique the policies of the incumbent Government and other political parties.
The Structure of Think Tank
The Structure Feroz Khan Convener
THINK TANK ISLAMABAD
THINK TANK KARACHI
Advisors Firdous S. Naqvi Dr. Arif Alvi
THINK TANK LAHORE
Secretary General
THINK TANK INTERNATIONAL
The First 100 Days Plan
The First 100 Days Plan Definition This Document contains those actions and steps which can be completed within the first 100 days as well as the policies & measures which will be announced declaring the intentions and sets the pace & direction of the PTI government, even though the completion may exceed 100 days.
Developed & presented to CEC a year ago Appreciated and announced by The Chairman PTI A continuously evolving document Much improved now
How will the Think Tank & IPF-Sindh integrate?
The Structure Feroz Khan Convener
THINK TANK ISLAMABAD
THINK TANK KARACHI
THINK TANK LAHORE
THINK TANK INTERNATIONAL
INSAF PROFESSIONALS FORUM - SINDH
Where would initially the funding come from to implement PTI program?
With Improved Governance Creating Fiscal Space Tax Gap (Additional Tax) Energy sector (Loss to Economy) PSE losses (excluding power Sector) Leakages in Public sector procurement
Estimated Amount
Multiplier Achieved
Total
As % GDP
(A) 800
(B) 0.5
(A x B) 400
2.2%
720
1.0
720
4.0%
100
1.0
100
0.6%
100
1.0
100
0.6%
1,320
7.3%
1,720
Total All in Rupees Billion
Subjects on which Think Tank works on; Key Recommended Policies
Key Subject areas of Think Tank
A Sovereign Pakistan
Combat External Threats (Foreign Policy) Combat Internal Threats (Strengthen Federation)
Economic Development Social Development Improved Governance Election Winning Strategy
A Sovereign Pakistan War on terror PTI will set up the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NCTA). An end to all military operations and the withdrawal of troops from FATA. Re-negotiate the scale/ scope of cooperation with the US in its war on terror. All drone attacks would be unacceptable and stopped. Forming a commission to ascertain the human rights violations all through the country especially in FATA, SWAT & BALOCHISTAN. Foreign Policy All International agreements to be ratified by the parliament. Negotiate and establish free trade agreements within SAARC.
A Sovereign Pakistan Devolution of Power Local Government shall be responsible for health, education, policing, lower courts and community development All allocated funds to the parliamentarians to be withdrawn and transfer to the local government. The office of denial of rights will be setup in each post office Baluchistan Package An exclusive Baluchistan package is developed by PTI
A Sovereign Pakistan – Status Expert Groups
Status
Combating War On Terror & Other External Threats
Not started yet
Sound Foreign Policy
Not started yet
Devolution Of Powers To Provinces And Union Councils
In progress
Balochistan Package
Being launched
Develop And Include SWAT And FATA Package
Not started yet
Economic Development - Continued…
All income across abroad will be taxed. Increase annually the tax collection by 2% of GDP. Mobilize and incentivize Overseas Pakistanis to attract investment. Attract FDI through clean and transparent Government. Set an annual target growth rate to reach 10% GDP every year. Constitute an employment commission which will ensure employability for all. Start infrastructure projects which will help create jobs and increase GDP. PTI will create a Pakistan Infrastructure Fund (Pi/IDFI etc) through PPPs. Spend 1.5 to 3% of GDP on energy investment.
Economic Development
Abolish ‘across the board’ subsidies and start ‘targeted’ subsidies on food items. Create a new ‘Agricultural Development Authority’ Bring an agricultural revolution. Create Water Resource Development and Management Authority. Formulate and announce 5 year Industrial Policy yielding 10% growth in manufacturing sector. Control general inflation and especially food price hike by stabilizing Pak Rupee and maximizing yield of agricultural crops. Restructuring to Profitability of State Corporation Service sector and banking reforms
Economic Development – Status Expert Groups
Status
Increase Tax Revenue
In progress
Mobilizing Overseas Pakistanis (Best Source Of FDI)
In progress
Creating Jobs/Employment
Not launched yet
Developing Infrastructure
In progress
Controlling Inflation (Mehngai)
In progress
Energy Sectors Reforms
Policy made public
Economic Development – Status contd. Expert Groups
Status
Agricultural Revolution
In progress
Industrialized Pakistan
Not launched yet
Water Resource Development & Management
In progress
Trade
Not launched yet
Service Sector (Fiscal, Monetary, and Banking Sector Reforms)
In progress
Restructuring of State Corporations to Profitability
In progress
Social Development
Declare an ‘Education’ emergency. Increase education spending from 1.8% of GDP to 8% in 5 years time period. 95% primary education coverage in 2 years & 95% literacy in 5 years. Increase health spending from 0.7% to 3% in 5 years. Regulate private health sector. Ensure potable drinking water for all. Introduce an effective socio economic measurement structure at UC level. Start a Low Cost Housing scheme.
Social Development – Status Expert Groups
Status
Education
In progress
Health
In progress
Environmental Protection
Not launched yet
Community Development
In progress
Women Development & Empowerment
In progress
Housing
Almost complete
Policy for Disabled Persons
In Progress
Improved Governance - Continued…
Banishment of VIP culture and adopt Austerity.
Use of IT and establish an e-governance model.
Downsize ministries (15 to 20 ministries) e.g. create single, professional Ministry of Energy.
Accountability from top including President, PM and COAS and down to Thanedar/ Patwari.
Bring about a law disallowing Benaami transactions.
Liberate PSE from govt. control. Appoint independent boards with real power time bound accountable targets. CEOs to be selected by the boards and not by the Prime Minister/President. Empower new professional management to achieve immediate impact.
Improved Governance Introduce Police Reforms and depoliticize Police. Introduce Judicial Reforms and unclog judicial system. Appoint adequate number of judicial officers &Implement case management system. Empower community served through local government (community call center). Bring legislative and administrative reforms to ensure equal rights for Minorities.
Improved Governance – Status Expert Groups
Status
Banishment Of VIP Culture And Adopt Austerity
In progress
Fight Against Corruption
Almost complete
Judicial Reforms
In progress
Police Reforms
In progress
Equality For Minorities
In progress
Election Winning Strategy
Nothing will happen if PTI does not win the Election rd with 2/3 majority
Election Winning Strategy
Presentation on Election Winning Strategy
Election Winning Strategy - Status Status
Program To Sell
Complete
Fund Raising
Complete
Selection Of Candidates
In progress
Electoral Reforms
In progress
Q&A
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