Pakistan recorded a government debt equivalent to 84.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Debt to GDP in Pakistan averaged 70.04 percent from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 87.90 percent in 2001 and a record low of 56.40 percent in 2007. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Pakistan Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Pakistan recorded a government budget deficit of 3444.90 PKR Billion in 2019. Government Budget Value in Pakistan averaged -312.84 PKR Billion from 1951 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 0 PKR Billion in 1965 and a record low of -3444.90 PKR Billion in 2019. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Pakistan Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Pakistan decreased 1.38 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Pakistan averaged 4.86 percent from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 35.15 percent in April of 1991 and a record low of -21.82 percent in April of 2000. In Pakistan, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides the latest reported value for - Pakistan Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Manufacturing Production in Pakistan increased 158.79 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Manufacturing Production in Pakistan averaged 6.93 percent from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 160.02 percent in January of 2020 and a record low of -19.65 percent in March of 2009. This page provides - Pakistan Manufacturing Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Pakistan increased 2.32 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in Pakistan averaged 0.54 percent from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 31.76 percent in April of 1995 and a record low of -17.72 percent in March of 1995. This page provides - Pakistan Industrial Production MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Pakistan recorded a capital and financial account deficit of 360 USD Million in the first quarter of 2020. Capital Flows in Pakistan averaged -1293 USD Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1620 USD Million in the first quarter of 2003 and a record low of -5364 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019. This page provides - Pakistan Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Pakistan decreased to 129.17 points in March from 244.07 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Pakistan averaged 179.25 points from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 244.07 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 129.17 points in March of 2020. This page provides - Pakistan Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Pakistan decreased to 139.18 points in March of 2020 from 240.36 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in Pakistan averaged 185.21 points from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 240.36 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 139.18 points in March of 2020. This page provides - Pakistan Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Pakistan decreased to 131.69 points in March from 266.20 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Pakistan averaged 144.82 points from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 266.97 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 62.82 points in July of 2001. In Pakistan, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Pakistan Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Pakistan increased 0.30 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Pakistan averaged 0.65 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.33 percent in July of 2008 and a record low of -1.32 percent in December of 2013. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Pakistan Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Producer Prices in Pakistan decreased to 141.92 points in March from 281.45 points in February of 2020. Producer Prices in Pakistan averaged 105.86 points from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 282.43 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 20.05 points in September of 1995. In Pakistan, the Wholesale Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Pakistan Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Pakistan increased 7.34 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Pakistan averaged 8.62 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 35.90 percent in August of 2008 and a record low of -3.70 percent in March of 2015. Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Pakistan Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Pakistan was recorded at 9.46 percent in April of 2020. Inflation Rate in Pakistan averaged 7.81 percent from 1957 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 37.81 percent in December of 1973 and a record low of -10.32 percent in February of 1959. In Pakistan, most important categories in the consumer price index are food and non-alcoholic beverages (35 percent of total weight); housing, water, electricity, gas and fuels (29 percent); clothing and footwear (8 percent) and transport (7 percent). The index also includes furnishings and household equipment (4 percent), education (4 percent), communication (3 percent) and health (2 percent). The remaining 8 percent is composed by: recreation and culture, restaurants and hotels, alcoholic beverages and tobacco and other goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Pakistan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Core consumer prices in Pakistan increased 6.40 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Pakistan averaged 7.53 percent from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11.40 percent in June of 2012 and a record low of 3.40 percent in September of 2015. This page provides - Pakistan Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M0 in Pakistan increased to 6957255.84 PKR Million in March from 6558877.34 PKR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M0 in Pakistan averaged 3272869.91 PKR Million from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6957255.84 PKR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1413617.11 PKR Million in July of 2008. Pakistan Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page provides - Pakistan Money Supply M0 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Pakistan decreased to 507729 PKR Million in April from 525410 PKR Million in March of 2020. Imports in Pakistan averaged 94752.71 PKR Million from 1957 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 734578 PKR Million in May of 2019 and a record low of 96 PKR Million in April of 1959. In 2018, Pakistan imported mostly: machinery (14.5 percent); petroleum products (12.2 percent); chemicals (11.7 percent); petroleum crude (8.7 percent) and transport equipment (5.1 percent). Main import partners are China (23.4 percent), United Arab Emirates (11.6 percent), Saudi Arabia (7.3 percent), the US (5.6 percent) and Qatar (5.4 percent). This page provides - Pakistan Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Pakistan decreased to 157412 PKR Million in April from 287411 PKR Million in March of 2020. Exports in Pakistan averaged 49309.57 PKR Million from 1957 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 330188 PKR Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 51 PKR Million in April of 1958. In 2018, Pakistan exported mostly: knitwear (13.2 percent of total exports); articles of apparel and clothing accessories (11.3 percent); bedwear (10.4 percent); cotton fabrics (9.4 percent); rice (7.4 percent) and fruits, vegetables & preparation thereof (2.9 percent). Main export partners are the US (17.2 percent of the total export), China (7.7 percent), the UK (7.6 percent) and Germany (5.6 percent). This page provides - Pakistan Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Pakistan recorded a trade deficit of 350317 PKR Million in April of 2020. Balance of Trade in Pakistan averaged -45514.27 PKR Million from 1957 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6457 PKR Million in June of 2003 and a record low of -452668 PKR Million in June of 2018. Pakistan has been running consistent trade deficit since 2003 mainly due to high imports of energy. Since 2012, China has emerged as Pakistan’s largest trading partner replacing the United States. In recent years, the biggest trade deficits were recorded with China, India, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Malaysia. Pakistan records trade surpluses with the United States, Afghanistan, Germany and United Kingdom. This page provides - Pakistan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Pakistan stands at B- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Pakistan was last set at B3 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Pakistan was last reported at B- with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Pakistan thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Pakistan as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Pakistan recorded 27474 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Pakistan reported 618 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Pakistan Coronavirus Cases.

Pakistan recorded 618 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Pakistan reported 27474 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Pakistan Coronavirus Deaths.

Pakistan recorded 7756 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Pakistan reported 618 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Pakistan Coronavirus Recovered.

GDP From Agriculture in Pakistan increased to 2362209 PKR Million in 2019 from 2342373 PKR Million in 2018. GDP From Agriculture in Pakistan averaged 2072040.71 PKR Million from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2362209 PKR Million in 2019 and a record low of 1775346 PKR Million in 2006. This page provides - Pakistan Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Pakistan increased to 18881 USD Million in February from 18658.10 USD Million in January of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Pakistan averaged 15981.06 USD Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24025.80 USD Million in October of 2016 and a record low of 1973.60 USD Million in December of 1999. This page provides the latest reported value for - Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Pakistan is the 110 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Pakistan averaged 111.77 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 133 in 2014 and a record low of 83 in 2007. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Pakistan Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Pakistan increased to 10.60 percent in February from 10.47 percent in January of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in Pakistan averaged 6.16 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.60 percent in February of 2020 and a record low of 1.57 percent in April of 2004. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Pakistan.

The Sales Tax Rate in Pakistan stands at 17 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Pakistan averaged 16.27 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17 percent in 2014 and a record low of 15 percent in 2007. In Pakistan, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the standard rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Pakistan. This page provides - Pakistan Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Pakistan recorded a Current Account deficit of 736 USD Million in the first quarter of 2020. Current Account in Pakistan averaged -748.76 USD Million from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1418 USD Million in the third quarter of 2002 and a record low of -6308 USD Million in the second quarter of 2018. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Pakistan Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Pakistan decreased to 4900.70 PKR Billion in 2019 from 5228 PKR Billion in 2018. Government Revenues in Pakistan averaged 4078.70 PKR Billion from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5228 PKR Billion in 2018 and a record low of 2566.50 PKR Billion in 2012. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Pakistan Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Pakistan decreased to 1829962 PKR Million in 2019 from 2008186 PKR Million in 2018. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Pakistan averaged 1544799.93 PKR Million from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2008186 PKR Million in 2018 and a record low of 1268315 PKR Million in 2011. This page provides - Pakistan Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan increased by 289 USD Million in February of 2020. Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan averaged 162.51 USD Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1262.90 USD Million in June of 2008 and a record low of -367.50 USD Million in October of 2018. This page provides - Pakistan Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Pakistan increased to 0.60 USD/Liter in April from 0.57 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Pakistan averaged 0.73 USD/Liter from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.14 USD/Liter in December of 2012 and a record low of 0.46 USD/Liter in December of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - Pakistan Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports from Pakistan in Japan increased to 1820 JPY Million in March from 1556 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports from Pakistan in Japan averaged 2965.06 JPY Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6393 JPY Million in April of 2017 and a record low of 1556 JPY Million in February of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports from Pakistan.

Exports to Pakistan in Japan increased to 13440 JPY Million in March from 10951 JPY Million in February of 2020. Exports to Pakistan in Japan averaged 16789.80 JPY Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 28437 JPY Million in December of 2017 and a record low of 7603 JPY Million in November of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Exports to Pakistan.

Fiscal Expenditure in Pakistan increased to 8345.60 PKR Billion in 2019 from 7488.40 PKR Billion in 2018. Fiscal Expenditure in Pakistan averaged 3450.11 PKR Billion from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8345.60 PKR Billion in 2019 and a record low of 732.50 PKR Billion in 2001. This page provides - Pakistan Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Pakistan decreased to 5627 USD Million in the first quarter of 2020 from 5918 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Remittances in Pakistan averaged 3044.61 USD Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5918 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 906 USD Million in the third quarter of 2003. In Pakistan, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides - Pakistan Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cement Production in Pakistan increased to 3652 Thousands of Tonnes in February from 3136 Thousands of Tonnes in January of 2020. Cement Production in Pakistan averaged 2429.92 Thousands of Tonnes from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4092 Thousands of Tonnes in October of 2019 and a record low of 864 Thousands of Tonnes in May of 2003. This page provides - Pakistan Cement Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Pakistan increased by 217127 PKR Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Pakistan averaged 135288.06 PKR Million from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 217127 PKR Million in 2018 and a record low of 51700 PKR Million in 2001. In Pakistan, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Pakistan Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Pakistan decreased to 11.19 percent in March from 13.34 percent in February of 2020. Interbank Rate in Pakistan averaged 10.01 percent from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17.42 percent in May of 1997 and a record low of 1.21 percent in July of 2003. In Pakistan, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Pakistan Six Month Treasury Bill Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Pakistan increased 16.20 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Pakistan averaged 5.50 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19.30 percent in January of 2020 and a record low of -1.06 percent in September of 2015. This page provides the latest reported value for - Pakistan Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Pakistan was last recorded at 9 percent. Interest Rate in Pakistan averaged 11.21 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19.50 percent in October of 1996 and a record low of 5.75 percent in May of 2016. In Pakistan, interest rates decisions are taken by the State Bank of Pakistan. On 23rd of May, 2015 the discount ceiling rate was replaced by a new official interest rate, the SBP Policy rate. This page provides - Pakistan Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

LAWRENCE BOOTH AT LORD'S: Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur criticised the World Cup regulations after his side missed out on the semi-finals to New Zealand on net run-rate.

Enthusiastic amateur photographer Kate Middleton, 37, appeared keen to capture memories from her tour of Pakistan, and was seen carrying her camera during a royal visit yesterday.

Two out of the top three military spenders in the world are India and China – and Pakistan was among the top ten countries in terms of military spending as a portion of the GDP in 2019 – and that says something about the tension in the region. Even as the world is struggling to tame the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, India and Pakistan are exchanging fires across the Line of Control in Kashmir. Most recently, two Indian soldiers including a Colonel lost their lives. The appeal for peace from United Nations' chief Antonio Guterres has not eased the tensions so far. From the Korean Peninsula to the South China sea, to the India-Pakistan border, there are many hotspots in Asia involving the three major nuclear powers. So here's a look at how India and its two bitter neighbours have increased

Kashaf Ali Khan later admitted money laundering by using criminal money to buy the house in his father's name in Solihull. He's now sold the property to pay off the confiscation order.

The 20-month-old girl was admitted to the Children's Hospital at Westmead, in western Sydney after a three month trip to Pakistan.

A strong earthquake hit north of Jhelum along boundary of Punjab and Kashmir. At least 22 people have been killed mostly due to collapsing roofs and walls.

A tremor sent terrified people running into the streets in northeastern Pakistan today, days after a powerful quake killed 38 people in the same area and destroyed infrastructure and roads.

A team of five British mountaineers got into difficulty when one of the group slipped on a glacier while scaling Koyo Zom in Pakistan. They fell around 98 feet and had to be rescued from the slope.

Alex Yaschenko, from Brunswick, Victoria, is in a critical condition in hospital after plummeting to the ground in Pakistan's Hunza Valley on Saturday.