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What is the approximate population of Pakistan, according to the given information?
What is the approximate population of Pakistan, according to the given information?
- 224.78 million (correct)
- 250 million
- 300 million
- 150 million
What percentage of Pakistan's land area is arable?
What percentage of Pakistan's land area is arable?
- 33% (correct)
- 10%
- 50%
- 25%
Which province is NOT listed as one of the four provinces of Pakistan?
Which province is NOT listed as one of the four provinces of Pakistan?
- Sindh
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Punjab
- Baluchistan (correct)
What was the GDP growth rate in Pakistan during the 2021-22 economic survey?
What was the GDP growth rate in Pakistan during the 2021-22 economic survey?
What is the approximate share of the agriculture sector in Pakistan's GDP, according to the 2021-22 economic survey?
What is the approximate share of the agriculture sector in Pakistan's GDP, according to the 2021-22 economic survey?
What is the approximate share of the services sector in Pakistan's GDP, according to the 2021-22 economic survey?
What is the approximate share of the services sector in Pakistan's GDP, according to the 2021-22 economic survey?
What is the approximate population growth rate in Pakistan, as per the 2021-22 economic survey?
What is the approximate population growth rate in Pakistan, as per the 2021-22 economic survey?
What is the approximate per capita income of Pakistan, according to the 2021-22 economic survey?
What is the approximate per capita income of Pakistan, according to the 2021-22 economic survey?
What is one of the current issues facing Pakistan's economy, as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the current issues facing Pakistan's economy, as mentioned in the text?
What was the approximate number of unemployed people in Pakistan during the 2021-22 economic survey?
What was the approximate number of unemployed people in Pakistan during the 2021-22 economic survey?
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Establishment of Pakistan
Establishment of Pakistan
Pakistan was established on August 14, 1947 as the 5th most populous country.
Population of Pakistan
Population of Pakistan
Pakistan's current population is approximately 224.78 million people.
Arable Land
Arable Land
Only one-third of Pakistan's land is arable, suitable for agriculture.
Provinces of Pakistan
Provinces of Pakistan
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GDP Growth Rate
GDP Growth Rate
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Agriculture Sector Growth
Agriculture Sector Growth
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Per Capita Income
Per Capita Income
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Unemployment Rate
Unemployment Rate
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Literacy Rate
Literacy Rate
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Economic Challenges
Economic Challenges
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Study Notes
Pakistan Economy Overview
- Pakistan gained independence on August 14, 1947, initially as one of the world's five most populous countries.
- Following a war in 1971, East Pakistan became Bangladesh, reducing Pakistan's population and land area.
- Only one-third of Pakistan's land is arable.
- Pakistan has experienced economic volatility over its 74-year history.
- Political instability has hampered economic development.
Economic Indicators (2021-2022)
- GDP Growth: 6%
- Agricultural Growth Rate: 4.40%
- Industrial Growth Rate: 7.2%
- Services Sector Growth Rate: 6.19%
- Product Sector Growth Rate: 5.66%
- Agricultural, Industrial, and Services Sector Shares of GDP: 22.7%, 19.11%, and 58.20%, respectively.
- Total Population: 224.78 million, growing at 2% annually.
- Annual Per Capita Income: $1798
- National Savings Share of GDP: 11.1%
- Total Investment Share of GDP: 15.1%
- Literacy Rate: 62.8%
- Total Labor Force: 71.76 million
- Number of Unemployed: 4.51 million
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