Presented By: Sohaib Asif (4195)

Subject: English III

Date: 19 July 2010

ECONOMY OF PAKISTAN
Outline

 Introduction to Pakistan’s economy

 Current economic situation
 Challenges
 Effects of poor economy
 Suggestions
 Conclusion
Introduction to Pakistan’s Economy

 A semi Industrialized economy

 Main Industries
 Main Exports
Sector Wise Contribution to GDP
11%

Services
30% Industry
59% Agriculture
Current economic situation
25

20

15
GDP Growth
Inflation
10 Unemployment

0
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Challenges

 Internal Security Threat

War on Terror costs Pakistan $43bn

 Energy Crisis
Energy Crisis has impacted GDP growth rate by 2%

 Political Instability
Economic Stability is directly linked with Political Stability
Effects of poor economy

 Inflation

 Unemployment

 Illiteracy & Child Labor

 Decreasing living standard

Suggestions

 Comprehensive energy plan

 Improvements in agriculture

 Developing new industries for export

 Youth development
Conclusion

 Stable political environment should be

number 1 priority because it is directly related
with economic progress .

 By resolving our major issues of water and

power

 Emphasis on youth.
Thank you