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ECONOMIC FACTS. ECONOMIC SURVEY OF PAKISTAN.

Prepared by Saleem Gondal.
 from 4.7% in 2021 to 8.7% in 2022, is
Global inflation, which increased

expected to decline to 7.0% in 2023 on account of lower commodity

prices.


 The real GDP posted a growth of 0.29% in FY2023.

 damages, GDP loss, and rehabilitation expenditures
Flood

are Rs. 3.2 trillion (US$ 14.9 billion), Rs. 3.3 trillion (US$
15.2 billion), and Rs. 3.5 trillion (US$16.3 billion), respectively.

 Per capita income stood at US$1,568 as compared to US$ 1,765 last year on
account of currency depreciation, lower GDP growth and rising population.


 The investment to GDP ratio stood at 13.6% in FY2023 compared to 15.6% in
FY 2022.

 The growth of agriculture sector estimated at 1.55% in FY2023.

 The industrial sector posted a negative growth of 2.94% in FY2023.
 Industrial sector performance is more dependent on the Manufacturing sector
which has a share of 65.0% in the industry.

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 Services sector constitutes the largest share of 58% in GDP for the
last several years. The services sector witnessed meager growth of 0.86%.

 Cottonproduction declined by 41% to 4.91 million bales as

compared to 8.33 million bales last year.

 declined to 7.32 million tonnes from 9.32 million
Rice production

tonnes and recorded decline of 21.5 percent over last year.


 Livestock having share of 62.68% in agriculture and 14.36% in
GDP.

 Total revenues increased by 18.1% to Rs.6, 938.2 billion (8.2
percent of GDP) in Jul-Mar FY2023 against Rs. 5,874.2
billion (8.8% of GDP) last year.

 Total tax collection increased to Rs.5,617.7 billion in Jul-Mar FY2023
against Rs.4,821.9 billion in the same period of last year.
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 Total expenditures grew by 18.7% to Rs.10, 016.9 billion in JulMar

FY2023 against Rs.8, 439.8 billion last year.
 SBP started monetary policy normalization since September 2021 and cumulatively increased
policy rate from 7.0% to 13.75% during FY2022.

 At the start of FY2023, the economy was confronting both domestic and external challenges.
Policy rate increased by 725 bps cumulative during Jul-Apr FY2023
to 21%, on account of persistent inflationary pressures.

 The central bank of Pakistan raised its key policy interest rate by 100 bps to
22% in an emergency meeting on June 26th to anchor inflation expectations.


 US (9.1% in June 2022) and UK (11.1% in October

2022). Higher inflation also recorded in Iran (53.4% in
February 2023), Turkiye (43.7% in April 2023), Egypt
(30.6% in April 2023) and Argentina (109% in April 2023).


 at 29.2% during Jul-May, FY
Headline CPI national inflation, averaged

2023 against 11.3% in the comparable period last year.

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
 The highest FDI received from

1. China during Jul-Apr FY2023 is US$347.6 million

(29.7 % of total FDI),

2. Japan US$162.9 million (13.9%),

3. Switzerland US$ 131.6 million (11.2 %),

4. U.A.E US$ 113.6 million (9.7 %) and

5. Hong Kong US$ 81.3 million (6.7%).

Public Debt;
 Total public debt was Rs. 59,247billion at end-March
2023.
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 Domestic debt was Rs.35, 076 billion and external public debt
was Rs. 24,171 billion or US$ 85.2 billion at end March 2023.
 Literacy rate gone up in all provinces,
Punjab (66.1% to 66.3%),
Sindh (61.6% to 61.8%),
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (52.4% to 55.1%)
Balochistan (53.9% to 54.5%).

 Cumulative education expenditures by Federal and Provincial Governments in FY2022 estimated
at 1.7% of GDP.

 According to Labor Force Survey 2020- 21, literacy rate remained 62.8% in 2020-21
(as compared to 62.4% in 2018-19).


 There are 247 universities in the country with 57,204 thousand
teachers in both public and private sectors functional in 2020-21.

 Pakistan stands among the top 10 countries in the world with large labour force.

 In 2022, urban population is 84.69 million while rural
population is 144.53 million.

 According to the Labour Force Survey 2020-21, total labour force is 71.76 million out of
67.25 million are employed and 4.51 million are
which

unemployed with unemployment rate 6.3%.

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
 During 2022, Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BE&OE) has registered
8, 29,549 workers for overseas employment in different countries.
 A bilateral Agreement/ MoU on Manpower Export has been signed with
Azerbaijan in 2022 on September 22, 2022.

 To increase the manpower export from Pakistan, 112 new licenses were issued to
Overseas Employment Promoters (OEPs) during Jul-Dec 2022.


 The NHA network comprises of 48 national highways, motorways and strategic
roads with a total length of 14,480 Km.

 Under CPEC, various road infrastructure projects such as
 Zhob to Kuchlak (298 km),
 Khuzdar-Basima (110 km),
 Nokundi-Mashkhel (103 km), and
 Hoshab-Awaran M8 (146 km) are under different stages of
implementation.

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Total installed capacity of electricity in the country is 41,000 MW, out of which
o Thermal,: 58.8%
o Nuclear: 8.6%
o Renewables: 6.8%.Hydel contributes about 25.8%.
During Jul-Mar FY2023, total electricity generation remains 94,121 GWh.
o Thermal,: 28.6%
o Nuclear: 21%
o Renewables: 4.2%.Hydel contributes about 28.6%.

 Total electricity consumption remains 84,034 GWh during Jul

Mar FY2023

 Largest consumption; Household Sector consumes 46.6% of total
electricity.

 Industrial, 28.2 %
 Agriculture 8.2 %.
 Commercial sectors 7.8% of electricity, respectively.

 The six Nuclear Power Projects, having installed capacity of 3,530 MW, supplied
about 18,739 million units of electricity to the national grid, during Jul Mar
FY2023.

 National Clean Air Policy (NCAP) was launched in
March, 2023 with the objective to improve air quality in the country by reducing
pollution.
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 Pakistan chaired the G-77 & China group nov 2022 and
through extensive efforts, got the Loss & Damage Fund placed on the agenda for COP 27.

Economic Assistance by foreign states and

institutions.
In January 2023, EU to provide ________ million
euros for three new uplift schemes in Pakistan?
87 million.

Which bank has warned that Pakistan is now at a

high risk of currency crisis? Nomura Holdings.

Which international organization on October 4,
2022, will make another appeal for an additional
$600 million in support to Pakistan for flood
victims? UN.

How much of a relief package did Prime Minister
Shehbaz Sharif announced in May 2022? Rs28
billion

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When government of Pakistan unveils the ‘Living

Indus Initiative’? 29 September 2022.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched an Rs37.2
billion flood relief cash programme on
____________? August 19, 2022.

27-May-2022 — “We are launching a new relief
package worth Rs28 billion per month to save the
poor people from the burden of rising petrol and
diesel prices,”pm shehbaz said.

The UK signed a major deal with Pakistan under which
foreign criminals and immigration offenders from the
UK can be returned to Pakistan on _____________?
August 17, 2022.

Name the country which announced that it will provide

$2 million in humanitarian aid to Pakistan? Australia.
 Who is the current Chairman of the Indus River System Authority (IRSA)?
Zahid hussain junejo.
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 Hub` becomes _____ district of Balochistan? 35th.

 When UN chief Antonio Guterres arrived on a two-day visit at
expressing his solidarity with Pakistan over climate-induced
floods? 9 September 2022.
 According to official data, the number of affected districts by
floods now stands at:
 110 districts.

 Former Prime Minister Imran Khan raised _________
funds through an international telethon for flood-
affected people ? Rs5 billion.

Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Pakistan is funding

37 development projects worth $ 7.9 billion in
energy, road and transport, agriculture.


 Dry port Complex’ Project inaugurated in Mirpur, AJK on
__________? August 24, 2022.

 The ____________ provides (nearly PKR 76 million) to
assist floods victims in Pakistan on on 23 August 2022?
European Union.

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 Who is the Current Governor of The State Bank of
Pakistan? Jameel Ahmad.

 Name the Jordanian Princess visited Pakistan on 21
August 2022 to raise awareness about health needs of
women, children? Princess Sarah Zeid.
 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly passed a bill on August 20, 2022
to set up a ___________ Authority? Revenue Authority.

 What is total outlay of the federal budget of 2022-23?
9.5 trillion.

 For the year 2023-24, with a total budget outlay of PKR

14.46 trillion, the government aspires to achieve a GDP
growth rate of 3.5 per cent during the fiscal year.

 The current Inspector General of Police, Balochistan is
Abdul Khalique Shaikh.

 Ghulam Nabi Memon has been appointed new IG of
Sindh Police.

 Mr. Akhtar Hayat Khan has been appointed new IG of
KPK on February 10, 2023.

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National Affairs:
Political Development
 Who did Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meet Recently on June 1, 2023?
Belarus Foreign Minister Sergei Aleinik.

 A trilateral agreement signed between the ‘Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-

Pakistan (UAP)’ in Islamabad to build a _________ km rail link on July 19,
2023? 573km.

 National Assembly (NA) passed the ________ bill May 16,
2023?
The Contempt of Majilis-e-Shoora (Parliament) Bill, 2023.

 What is the punishment for the contempt of Majlis-e-Shoora(

Parliament)?
Six months imprisonment and 1 million rupees fine.

 Which province establishes the country first-ever women anti-riot

police unit? Balochistan.
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 Who is the Current Ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi
Arabia? Ameer Khurram Rathore.

 Which Pakistani is among 100 most influential people of
2023 by Time Magazine?A. Sherry Rehman.

 SEPRA stands for _____________?
Sindh Electric Power Regulatory Authority.

 April 10 declared as ______________ day in Pakistan?

Constitution Day.

 Iran appointed an ambassador to which country for the

first time since 2016? UAE.

 Supreme Court ordered the government to hold Punjab
election on which date? 14th May 2023.

 Under which article, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP)
take Suo-Muto notice? 184(3).

 Who is Current DG Rangers Sindh? Major-General
Azhar Waqas.

 First Woman Chief Justice of Peshawar high court is
___________? Musaraat Hilali.

 Who is Current IGP of Gilgit Baltistan? Dar Ali Khan
Khattak.
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 Who is the Current IG of National Highways and
Motorway Police (NHMP) ?Sultan Ali Khawaja.

 Which lady cricketer of Pakistan received Hilal E
Imtiaz Award ?Bismah Maroof.

 Which cricketer of Pakistan received Sitara e Imtiaz on
23 March 2023 ?Babar Azam.

 Who is the Current IG of KPK police? Mr. Akhtar
Hayat Khan.

 Which province of Pakistan is set to become Georgia’s
sister province? Sindh.

 In its continuous support to quake affected Turkey and
Syria, Pakistan sends off how many tonnes of relief
goods by sailing off PNS Moawin ship under the
supervision of NDMA? 550.

 Which country hold conference on women rights at un
headquarter? Pakistan.

 Lieutenant General (Retired) Nazir Ahmed Butt
appointed as the Chairman of the National
Accountability Bureau (NAB) on? 4th March, 2023.

 Director General of the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi visited Pakistan
on? 15 to 16 February.

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 General Pervez Musharraf died on in UAE?February 5,

2023.

 When a special court handed Musharraf death sentence

in the high treason case against him? On December 17,
2019.

 Former president retired General Pervez Musharraf

passed away on __________after a prolonged battle
with the rare disease ____________. He was ______.?
5 February 2023 | amyloidosis | 79 year old.

 Sindh govt launched Pakistan`s first ever pink people

bus service for? Women.

 Who is the Current IG of Punjab Police? Usman
Anwar.

 President of Pakistan approved which new Tamgha
from 2022? Diamond Jubilee Medal.

 Who is the Current Caretaker Chief Minister of
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? Muhammad Azam Khan.

 On ________,Parvez Elahi dissolved Punjab Assembly?
Jan 12, 2023.

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 Who is Current Chairman of Pakistan International
Airline (PIA)?Muhammad Amir Hayat.

 _____________ has announced closing its services in

Pakistan after two decades as on 31-12-2022? BBC
Radio Urdu.

 Who is the Current Ambassador of Pakistan to France?

Asim Iftikhar.

 Pakistan succeeded in the revival of the cricket home

series in 2022 after the painful incidence of terrorist
attacks on Srilankan players in __________?2009.

 Nation celebrates ____________birth anniversary of
Quaid-e-Azam on 25th December 2022? 146.

 7th census in Pakistan is currently scheduled to be held
from __________? 1ST MARCH 2023.

 Who is the Current Ambassador of Pakistan to
Afghanistan?Obaid Rehman Nizamani.

 The government of Balochistan has divided Pishin
district into two parts comprising:Karizat Barshor and
Pashin.

 Gen Asim Munir is the ___________ Chief of Amy Staff
of Pakistan? 11th.
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 General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is the ___________
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) of
Pakistan? 18th.

 General Qamar Javed Bajwa is retiring as Army Chief
on _____________? 29 November 2022. He was 10th
chief and assumed charge on 29 November, 2016.
 Who is the Current Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(KPK)? Haji Ghulam Ali.

 The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency
(TIKA) has provided _____ tons of wheats seed to flood
affected districts of Pakistan?60 Tons.

 Who is the current Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar?
Mr. Muhammad Aejaz.

 According to International Institute for Democracy and
Electoral Assistance, average voting turn-out of
Pakistan since independence is _________?45%.

 Who is the Current Director General Pakistan Civil
Aviation Authority (PCAA)? Khaqaan Murtaza.

 The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has halved the cash-
carrying limits on foreign currency for international
travel to_____ per visit? $5000.
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 Aamer Farooq is a Pakistani jurist who is currently
serving as a Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court
since 11 November 2022.

 The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has halved the cash-
carrying limits on foreign currency for international
travel to ________ annually? $30000.

 Who is the current chairman of Gawadar Port
Authority? Passand Khan Buledi.
 Kashmir Black day is observed on________?27 Oct.

 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Saudi Arabia on
24th October 2022 to attend the _____________?
Future Investment Initiative Summit.

 The Toshakhana, the gift depository of Pakistan, was

formed in ___________? 1974.

 Arshad Sharif, ARY News anchorperson and senior
investigative journalist, received the Presidential Pride
of Performance award for his exceptional journalism on
____________? MARCH 23, 2019.

 He was shot and killed by police in Kenya on 23
October 2022.

 Sharif was the host of the program Power Play on ARY
News.
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 Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) disqualified
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and Former
Premier Imran Khan on 21october, 2022 in
Toshakhana Case as per Article? Article 63(1)(p).

 Which country defeated Pakistan in Street Child World
Cup final held in October 2022? Egypt.

 Who represented Pakistan in 6th Sixth Conference on
Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia
(CICA) summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan?Mian
Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.

 Who becomes first female officer appointed in KP
police’s investigation wing? Ayesha Gul.

 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif traveled to Qatar on 23
august, 2022 for a two-day official visit on the invitation
of the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al
Thani.

 The Climate Ministry of Pakistan revealed that the
country had faced ________ extreme events in the last
two decades. 152.

 Which car has been labeled Pakistan’s first ever electric
vehicle (EV), unveiled on the occasion of the 75th
Independence Day? NUR-E 75.

 The Picture on the front of 75 Rupee Pakistani Note?

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Quail-e-Azam & his sister Fatima Jinnah.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

 The Picture on the back of 75 Rupee Pakistani Note?

Markhor.

 Which Turkish Minister for Trade visited Pakistan in
August 2022? Mehmet Mus.
 Pakistan and _________ signed a preferential trade
agreement (PTA) to boost trade on 12 August
2022?Turkiye.

 The Pakistan Navy inducted its second 054 A/P multi-
role frigate PNS Taimur into the fleet on __________?
August 26, 2022.

 In January 2020, Gen. Ghafoor was appointed as the
General Officer Commanding 40 Division in Okara. On
25 November 2020, he was promoted to the rank of
Lieutenant General and appointed as Inspector General
Communications and Information Technology and now
serving as Quetta Corps Commander.

 Name the Corps Commander of Quetta who embraced
shahadat [martyrdom] in a helicopter crash due to bad
weather during flood relief operations in Lasbela,
Balochistan, on August 1, 2022?Lieutenant General
Sarfraz Ali.
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 Who is the Current Chairman of HEC? Dr Mukhtar
Ahmed.

 Name of the first woman from minority Hindu
community in Pakistan to become a DSP? Manisha
Ropeta.

 According to ministry of climate change, the _________
years average rainfall in Balochistan and Sindh have
been broken in the current Monson season of 2022?30.

 Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa

was conferred with the King Abdulaziz Medal — the
highest award of Saudi Arabia on June, 2022.

 Anita Karim is a Pakistani artist. She is the first international female Mixed Martial
Arts (MMA) fighter from Pakistan to win multiple national and international-
level bouts. Anita Karim.

 Who is the first ever Pakistani female fighter who won mixed martial arts
(MMA) fight against Australia? Antia Karim.

 Hunza Valley, Pakistan

 Other names; The Arm Collector.

 When Murree Tourism Police Launched to facilitate visitors?

April 30, 2022.

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 When was the no-confidence motion tabled against the Prime Minister
Imran Khan? 8 march 2022

 The opposition’s no-trust motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan

succeeded on
?10thApril 2022. PDM got 174 votes. I.K was the first person
againgst whom motion of no-confidence was successful.

 The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks to employ at least
percent of women in the workforce by 2023? 20 percent.

 Pakistan launches ______________ Framework on International Women’s
Day on 8 March 2022? National Gender Policy Framework.
 The UN theme for 2022 year's International Women's Day is
“Gender equality today for a sustainable
tomorrow, recognizing the contribution of women and
girls around the world, who are leading the charge on
climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to
build a more sustainable future for all.”

 The theme for International Women's Day 2023 is, 'DigitALL:
Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality'.

The Aurat March (Women’s March) day first time
observed in Pakistan in which year ? 2018.

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has been
fined more than million by United States
authorities for anti-money laundering violations?
$55 million.

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Terrorist attacks- Non State actor’s

affairs.
 Bomb blast at mosque killed 90 people on 30 Jan 2023
in the city of ________? Peshawar.
 Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed
sentenced to years in jail for terrorism? 33.
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