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| Economy : Azad Kashmir |
 21 Feb 2007 |
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At the time of partition in 1947, the economy in Jammu and Kashmir was on sustenance level but the determination to develop the area was there. It was the early 70’s when economic development of the area started in earnest. Despite financial constraints, planners made good efforts in laying down a proper path for the rapid development of the area.
In late 2006, a staggering $20 billion development... |
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| Economy : Balochistan |
21 Feb 2007 |
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The economy of the province is largely based upon the production of natural gas, coal and minerals. Outside Quetta, the infrastructure of the province is gradually developing but still lags far behind other parts of Pakistan. Tourism remains limited but has increased due to the exotic appeal of the province. Limited farming in the east as well as fishing along the Arabian Sea coastline are other forms... |
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| Economy : Federally Administered Tribal Areas |
06 Jun 2007 |
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Due to the FATA's tribal organization, the economy is chiefly pastoral, with some agriculture practiced in the region's few fertile valleys. Its total irrigated land is roughly 1,000 square kilometres.
Historically, the region has been a major center for opium production and trafficking. Although attempts have been made to significantly suppress drug-related activity by the Pakistani government,... |
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| Economy : North-West Frontier Province |
22 Jan 2007 |
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NWFP remains a back yard of Pakistan economy, though producing most of the hydel power it remains a neglected area. Pakistani Governments had deliberately kept the pashtuns poor and have exploited their vulnerabilities. In the late 70s they were pushed in war with Soviet Union by a MOHAJIR PUNJABI NEXUS. After suffering for decades due to the fallout of Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, today they are... |
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| Economy : Northern Areas |
22 Feb 2007 |
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Despite lack of a coastline, Punjab is the most industrialized province of Pakistan; its manufacturing industries produce textiles, sports goods, machinery, electrical appliances, surgical instruments, metals, bicycles and rickshaws, floor coverings, and processed foods. In 2003, the province manufactured 90% of the paper and paper boards, 71% of the fertilizers, 65% of the sugar and 40% of the cement... |
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| Economy : Sindh |
22 May 2007 |
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Endowed with coastal access, Sindh is the backbone of Pakistan economy as it generates almost 30% of the total national revenue which dropped down to 26.8% in last two years, whereas in return federal government pays back just 23% from financial divisible pool. Sindh government considers that the formula of financial resource distribution i.e. NFC award is unjust and solely population denominated.Bu... |
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