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1. Introduction:
Industrial Sector is the second largest individual sector of the economy accounting for 24%
of the GDP. The activity in the manufacturing sector is comprised of large, medium and
small-scale. The industrial Production growth rate during the year 2005 remained 6%. Large
scale manufacturing growth rate is 19.9%.
Most of the present economic problems in Pakistan are ultimately linked to the slow pace of
industrial development. Rapid industrialization is considered by the economic exports as the
sovereign remedy to put our economy on a sound basis.
Importance of Industrial Sector in Pakistan or Role of Industrial Sector In economic
Development
Phase 1 (1947-1957):
This phase started from 1947 ended to 1958. During this period, the country was newly
born and politically immature. During this 11-years period, 8 prime ministers came into
power. Not a single prime minister was strong enough to pursue the industrial policy well.
Phase 2 (1958-1969):
In 1958, a military government of Ayub came into power in Pakistan and announces a new
industrial policy in 1959. This phase witnessed the massive industrial growth in the country.
Phase 3 (1973-1977):
During this period, a new democratic government of Bhutto came into power and adopted
the principles of mixed economy.
The nationalized industries were put under the management of Board of Industrial
Management (BIM).
Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) was established.
Other reforms were taken by the government were:
Labour reforms
Abolition of bonus voucher system
Reduction of sales tax on imported items
Energy crisis
Devaluation of currency
Lack of infrastructure
Overpopulation
Corruption
Political Issues
International isolation
Political instability
Administrative Issues:
Poor performance of state-owned enterprises
Lack of focus on R&D
8. Conclusion: