More than two years after the Supreme Court declared the agreement with the TCC illegal, the government's efforts to reach a settlement with the TCC are instructive.

One obvious benefit of this proposed deal is that Pakistan can get the much-needed cash to shore up its foreign exchange reserves and give its power sector a shot in the arm.

Over the past couple of weeks, we have been constantly hearing the Indian bluster about unilaterally withdrawing from the Indus Waters Treaty.

This will strengthen investor confidence in Pakistan which would also have a positive impact on our economy.