This can be confirmed by the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index report degrading its ratings for Pakistan each year since September 2009. [163], An article published in Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy by Mete Feridun of University of Greenwich in London with his Pakistani colleague Abdul Jalil presents strong econometric evidence that financial development fosters economic growth in Pakistan. M109A2, M109A5 and M109L variants in service. Sony Ericsson, Nokia and Motorola along with Samsung and LG remain the most popular brands among customers.[150]. Almost all of the main government departments, organisations and institutions have their own websites. If these numbers are correct, or even indicative in any broad sense, then 87 million Pakistanis belong to the middle and upper classes, a population size which is larger than that of Germany. Imports on the other hand also increased by 16.2 percent and touched the highest figure of US$56.6 billion. As such, Karachi Port is being modernized at a total of Rs. Factories do not comply with safety standards, leading to accidents: in 2012, 255 workers died in a fire at a Karachi factory. Telecom revenues were reached to Rs. Based on Patton family of tanks. Various variants in service. [80], Data is taken from State bank of Pakistan.[87][88]. A new rail link trial has been established from Islamabad to Istanbul, via the Iranian cities of Zahedan, Kerman and Tehran. [177], Pakistan receives economic aid from several sources as loans and grants. [181][182], The Asian Development Bank will provide close to $6 billion development assistance to Pakistan during 2006–9. As a result, the country's FX reserve amounted to US$20.8 billion by 4 May 2017 sufficient to finance around four month of import payments. The remittances of Pakistanis living abroad has played important role in Pakistan's economy and foreign exchange reserves. Pakistan is manufacturing and selling weapons to over 40 countries, bringing in $20 million annually. Country's Forex reserves were at an historic low covering only two weeks' worth of imports. [126][127][128] Pakistan is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of surgical instruments.[129][130]. At this moment, Oppo and haier to invest in Pakistan Digital City (PDC) Haripur. Small manufacturing workshops generally do not sign employment contracts, do not respect the minimum wage and sometimes employ children. Moreover, multiple foreign automakers announced their intention to enter the Pakistani market, and some also entered into joint ventures with local conglomerates. Samsung and Realme announces to set up assembly plant in Pakistan. Small and medium scale firms represent nearly 90% of all the enterprises in Pakistan and employ 80% of the non-agricultural labor force. Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, 16 (1). Four Drones Used to Transport Arms From Pakistan Hidden in Punjab, Say Police; Search Op Underway Travel for personnel have been restricted except for essential duties The Punjab Police is conducting a search operation for the four drones which are said to have been hidden in Punjab's Tarn Taran and its surrounding areas. In other words, the action of transport is defined as a particular movement of an organism or thing from a point A (a place in space) to a point B. Modes of transport include air, land (rail and road), water, cable, pipeline and space.The field … 1583–1599. However, the economy proved to be unexpectedly resilient in the face of multiple adverse events concentrated into a four-year (1998–2002) period —. [93][94][78], In the first four years of the twenty-first century, Pakistan's KSE 100 Index was the best-performing stock market index in the world as declared by the international magazine "Business Week". The wholesale and retail trade sector is based on the margins taken by traders on the transaction of commodities traded. 248, GDF-002 and GDF-005 variants in service. Various variants in service. [63], the Pakistan's economy has been characterised as unstable and highly vulnerable to external and internal shocks. In North America, it is called Provincial, Portland, or Texas gauge. [146] In addition, there are over 6 million landlines in the country with 100% fibre-optic network and coverage via WLL in even the remotest areas. [138] A marked increase in software export figures are an indication of this booming industry's potential. Medium Tank / Main Battle Tank (MBT) 15. 125mm gun. The defence industry of Pakistan, under the Ministry of Defence Production, was created in September 1951 to promote and coordinate the patchwork of military production facilities that have developed since independence. [109], Tourism in Pakistan has been stated as being the tourism industry's "next big thing". It is expected to exceed the $13 billion mark by 2018. The report said that meeting the backlog in housing, besides replacement of out-lived housing units, is beyond the financial resources of the government. The company only assembles globally retired outdated technology cars in Pakistan. Presently, more than 3,000 CNG stations are operating in the country in 99 cities and towns, and 1000 more would be set up in the next two years. [165] Nevertheless, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimated in late 2006 that the overall production of housing units in Pakistan has to be increased to 0.5 million units annually to address 6.1 million backlog of housing in Pakistan for meeting the housing shortfall in next 20 years. 125mm gun. Since liberalisation, over the past four years,[when?] Also used as ATGM carrier. As of 2017[update], according to Wall Street Journal, citing estimates largely based on income and the purchase of consumption goods, had suggested that as many as 42% of Pakistan's population may now belong to the upper and middle classes. This was compounded by structural supply side constraints including energy shortages, high input costs and an overvalued exchange rate. The economic importance of agriculture has declined since independence, when its share of GDP was around 53%. Pakistan was brought into being at the time of the partition of British India, in response to the demands of Islamic nationalists: as articulated by the All India Muslim League under the leadership of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, India’s Muslims would receive just representation only in their own country.From independence until 1971, Pakistan (both de facto and in law) consisted of two regions—West Pakistan, … Net FDI grew by 12.4 percent and reached US$1.6 billion in the nine-months period, whereas net FPI saw an inflow of US$631 million, against an outflow of US$393 million last year. Total expenditures witnessed a downward trajectory without compromising the expenditures on development projects and social assistance. a severe drought – the worst in Pakistan's history, lasting about four years; Total Public Debt = Gross Public Debt + External Liabilities + Private Sector External  Debt + PSEs External Debt + PSEs Domestic Debt + Commodity Operations + Intercompany External Debt from Direct Investor abroad, Gross Public Debt = Government (Federal+Provincial) Domestic Debt + Government (Federal+Provincial) External Debt + Debt from IMF. Pakistan's principal natural resources are arable land and water. Pakistan's largest food crop is wheat. M48 Patton. [200] In 2011, Pakistan ranked 134 on the index with 42 countries ranking worse. [177], Current account – The Current account deficit increased to US$12.4 billion in FY 2017, against US$3.2 billion in FY 2016. Currently the newly printed 5,000 rupee note is the largest denomination in circulation. Imports in Pakistan increased to 674708 PKR Million in November from 622882 PKR Million in October of 2020. The Transport Department was created in 1987. Rail transport originated from human hauled contraptions in ancient Greece. [131] Major Industries include textiles, fertiliser, cement, oil refineries, dairy products, food processing, beverages, construction materials, clothing, paper products and shrimp. 203mm howitzer. Land vehicles Main battle tanks. It contributes about 18.5% percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and accounts for 37.4% of employed labor force and is the largest source of foreign exchange earnings. It is also observed that the economy is currently being led both by investments as well as consumption, resulting in relatively higher levels of imports. In recent years, majority stakes in many corporations have been acquired by multinational groups. Photo about Rickshaws are commonly used in Pakistan cities for transportation of passengers and loads. 1951. The wholesale and retail trade is the largest sub-sector of the services. increase in POL imports, accompanied by falling exports, as a result the merchandised trade deficit grew by 39.4 percent to US$26.885 billion in FY 2017. Pakistan, with its diverse cultures, people and landscapes, has attracted 90 million tourists to the country, almost double to that of a decade ago. U4000 and U5000 variants in service. With a rapid increase in the number of Internet users and ISPs, and a large English-speaking population, Pakistani society has seen an unparalleled revolution in communications. 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[162] A privatization program in the 1990s lead to the entry of foreign-owned and local banks into the industry. Goods transport. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics provisionally valued this sector at Rs.389,545 million in 2005 thus registering over 65% growth since 2000. Trucks, containers and small suzuki are used to transport goods in Pakistan. Moreover, English is fast spreading in Pakistan, with 18 million Pakistanis[206] (11% of the population)[206] having a command over the English language, which makes it the 3rd Largest English Speaking Nation in the world and the 2nd largest in Asia. Variant of M18A1 Claymore in service. Pakistan has achieved FDI of almost $8.4 billion in the financial fiscal year of 2006–07, surpassing the government target of $4 billion. Various variants in service. Medium Tank. The mobile telephone market has exploded many-fold since 2003 to reach a subscriber base of 140 million users in July 2017, one of the highest mobile teledensities in the entire world. [158] Private sector airlines in Pakistan include Airblue, which serves the main cities within Pakistan in addition to destinations in the Persian Gulf and Manchester in the United Kingdom. Earlier there was a transport cell in the S&GAD and transport authorities existed at the regional and provincial levels. This page showcases the various tracked combat tank vehicles of the nation of Pakistan throughout its military history. Based on APC Talha. Data is from Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. countries which contributed to the slowdown in China. [40][41][42] Primary export commodities include textiles, leather goods, sports goods, chemicals and carpets/rugs. [118] During 2017–18, agriculture sector recorded a remarkable growth of 3.70 percent and surpassed its targeted growth of 3.5 percent and last year's growth of 2.18 percent. 3G and 4G was simultaneously launched in Pakistan on 23 April 2014 through a SMRA Auction. Based on APC Talha. From financial year 2014 to 2016, exports declined by 12.4 percent. [188] This is Pakistan's 22nd such bailout from the IMF.[189]. Data is taken from SBP and Ministry of Finance. Various variants in service. Pakistan fields two secondary main battle tanks in support of their Al-Khalids. [176] Road transport is the backbone of Pakistan's transport system. Pakistan is trying to promote the information industry and other modern service industries through incentives such as long-term tax holidays. In May 2017 American provider of stock market indexes and analysis tools, MSCI has confirmed that the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has been reclassified from Frontier Markets to Emerging Markets in its semi-annual index review. In 2018, following trials, Pakistan ordered 30, This page was last edited on 14 December 2020, at 08:26. Jalil, Abdul and Feridun, Mete (2011) Impact of financial development on economic growth: empirical evidence from Pakistan. Multirole infantry fighting vehicle and armoured personnel carrier. Prime Minister’s Youth Program includes six schemes which are Prime Minister’s Youth Business Loan Scheme, Prime Minister’s Interest Free Loan Scheme, Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program, Prime Minister’s Program for Provision of Laptops to Talented Students, Prime Minister’s Fee Reimbursement Scheme,Prime Minister’s Youth Training Scheme". Besides, Pakistan continued to enjoy support from international financial institutions (IFIs) like the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, and from bilateral partners like China, in the post-EFF period: net official loan inflows of US$1.1 billion were recorded during the period. Infantry mobility vehicle. [103] Furthermore, the IBA-SBP Consumer Confidence Index recorded its highest-ever level of 174.9 points in January 2017, showing an increase of 17 points from July 2016. For years, the matter of balancing Pakistan's supply against the demand for electricity has remained a largely unresolved matter. Rail transport is an enabler of economic progress, used to mobilise goods as well as people. Transport (commonly used in the U.K.), or transportation (used in the U.S.), is the easiest way of movement of humans, animals and goods from one location to another. At present this network is not utilized as an inland cargo water transport system. [159] However the government newly elected in 2013 re-established these ties, and a negotiated a three-year $6.6 billion package which would allow it to deal with on-going debt issues. [147] As a result, Pakistan won the prestigious Government Leadership award of GSM Association in 2006. The cement sector consisting of 27 plants is contributing above Rs 30 billion to the national exchequer in the form of taxes. [136] Pakistan has installed capacity of 44,768,250 metric tons of cement and 42,636,428 metric tons of clinker. Pakistan Railway… "The net credit off-take of Rs13.7 billion of personal loans witnessed in first half of the fiscal year 2017 is the highest half-year figure in about a decade," the report stated.[102]. A highway connecting the principal cities of Herat, Kandahar, Ghazni, and Kabul with links to highways in neighboring Pakistan formed the primary road system. Also, an official said that Pakistan Freelance community generate 1 billion ($) revenue this year. [207] Despite these statistics, Pakistan still has one of the highest illiteracy rates in the world[208] and the second largest out of school population (5.1 million children) after Nigeria. Most cities in Pakistan receive substantial sunlight throughout the year, which would suggest good conditions for investment in solar energy. All the major crops showed a positive trend in their production except maize. This decline in remittances is mainly due to the adverse economic conditions of Arabian and gulf countries after the fall in oil prices in 2016. The discovery of coal deposits having over 175 billion tonnes of reserves at Thar in the Sindh province has given an impetus to develop it as an alternative source of energy. Based on M60 tank. Rail services in Pakistan are provided by the state-run Pakistan Railways, under the supervision of the Ministry of Railways. [142], As of 2010[update], Pakistan is one of the largest users of CNG (compressed natural gas) in the world. Quality & Quantity, 46 (5). Recently the SBP has introduced all new design notes of Rs. It is hoped that a 2009 agreement between the heads of state of Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan will modernize parts of Tajikistan's rail system to allow more trade between Central Asian countries. Foreign investors do not face any restrictions on the inflow of capital, and investment of up to 100% of equity participation is allowed in most sectors. [206] On top of that, Pakistan produces about 445,000 university graduates and 10,000 computer science graduates per year. Standard heavy machine gun, a modernized variant of. The network includes 12,350 kilometers of paved roads and 29,800 kilometers of unpaved roads, for an approximate total road system of 42,150 kilometers as of 2006. The foreign exchange receipts from these sales are also helping cover the current account deficit. 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