Pakistan_Economy_Presentation12121212.pptx

economy

1. Economy of Pakistan Key Facts, Challenges, and Opportunities

2. Introduction Population: ~240 million (2024) GDP: ~$376 billion (2023 est.) Strategic location: Gateway between South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East

3. Structure of Economy Agriculture Sector (~19% of GDP, 37% employment) Industry Sector (~20% of GDP: textiles, cement, steel, energy) Services Sector (~61% of GDP: banking, IT, trade, telecom)

4. Agriculture Sector Main crops: Wheat, Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane Livestock: Major contributor to exports Issues: Water shortage, outdated farming methods

5. Industry Sector Textiles = largest export Manufacturing, cement, fertilizer, pharmaceuticals Energy dependency and rising costs

6. Services Sector Banking, Finance, Telecom IT exports and Freelancing ($3.5+ billion annually) Trade and Transportation

7. Exports and Imports Exports: Textiles, rice, leather, sports goods Imports: Oil, machinery, chemicals, electronics Major partners: China, USA, EU, UAE

8. Economic Challenges Inflation (~25% in 2023) High public debt & fiscal deficit Energy crisis Currency depreciation Unemployment and poverty

9. Opportunities for Growth CPEC (China–Pakistan Economic Corridor) Renewable energy projects (solar, wind, hydro) Tourism potential Expanding IT & Digital economy

10. Conclusion Pakistan’s economy is diverse but under pressure. With reforms, stability, and investment, it has the potential for sustainable growth.