Pakistan faces several challenges including issues with governance, corruption, terrorism, and economic problems. However, it also has opportunities due to its strategic location and potential for economic growth. Key sectors for investment include industry, manufacturing, mining, and energy. Addressing terrorism and engaging in regional stability and trade will be important for Pakistan's development.

1. Pakistan
Challenges and
Opportunities

2. Scheme of Presentation
 Introduction
 Political System
 Internal Situation
 Foreign Policy
 Economy
 The Region
 Challenges
 Opportunities
 Conclusion

3. Pakistan

4. Pakistan at a Glance
 Area 796,095 sq. Kms.
 Population 180 million.
 Growth rate 1.5%
 Muslim 95% (Sunni 75%, Shia 20%), other (includes Christian,
Hindu, Sikhs, Parsi) 5%
 Punjabi 44.68%, Pathan 15.42%, Sindhi 14.1%, Sariaki 8.38%,
Urdu Speaking 7.57%, Balochi 3.57%, other 6.28%
 Life expectancy 65 years
 Literacy rate 54%.
 Official language English

5. Political System
Islamic Republic
Democracy
Bicameral Legislature.
Senate
National Assembly
Upcoming Elections.

6. Internal Political Scene
 Coalition government.
 Political parties.
 Independent Judiciary.
 Free Media.
 Vibrant emerging Middle Class.

7. Foreign policy
 Security and Development.
 China.
European Union.
United States.
OIC.
United Nations.

8. Economy
 GDP US$ 210 billion
 Estimated growth rate 2.4% approx
 Per capita Income US$ 1200
 Labor force 58 million
 Inflation 11%
 Unemployment 5.6%
 Exports US$ 26 billion
 Imports US$ 38 billion
 FER US$ 19 billion
 Debt US$ 58 billion

9. Challenges
 Issues of good governance.
Corruption.
Terrorism and extremism.
Economic problems.
Image issues.
Problems of tackling Poverty, Health & Education.

10. Terrorism and Extremism
 Pakistan is firm in its resolve to root out terrorism and
extremism.
 We will not allow our soil to be used for terrorist activities.
 Quantifiable losses to our economy due to war on terror is
in excess of US$ 80 billion.
 Pakistan has lost more than 40,000 civilians, including
women and children in this war.
 Over 6,500 defense forces and paramilitary personnel have
been martyred. Over 20,000 injured.

11. Economic problems
 Economy affected by escalating terrorist attacks.
 Economic slow down.
 Rising unemployment. Increasing production costs.
 Diversion of funds to counter terrorism.
 Increasing poverty index.
 Energy shortage.
 Revised Tax system.
 Need of generating Economic activity.

12. Image issues
 Negative projection of Pakistan.
 Our actions are doubted.
 Pakistan is projected as a backward, non
progressive primitive society.
 Difference between reality and perceptions.

13. The Region
Afghanistan
 Pakistan is severely affected by happenings in
Afghanistan.
 Pakistan fully supports an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned
inclusive process of reconciliation and peace in
Afghanistan.
 Pakistan wants to see Afghanistan as a united,
independent and sovereign state.
 Co-operative endeavor, in full solidarity with people of
Afghanistan, is the only way of ensuring peace.

14. India
 Complex relationship.
 Pakistan and India are now engaged in a substantive
dialogue process.
 We hope that the dialogue process will be
uninterrupted and uninterruptable.
 We seek a peaceful resolution of Jammu and
Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant UN
resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri
people.

15. Opportunities
 Geo-strategic location.
 We can positively contribute towards peace,
stability and prosperity in the region.
 Potential assets:
 Population
 Progressive and dynamic outlook
 Free media
 Investor friendly

16. Reasons to invest
 Liberal Investment Policies
 Comprehensive duty free facilities for investors
 Developed Infrastructure and Legal system
 Abundant land and natural resources
 Strong Human Resources
 Large and growing Domestic markets

17. Sectors
 Industrial
 Manufacturing
 Telecommunication
 Mining
 Oil and Gas exploration
 Energy

18. Conclusion
 Bring in sync perceptions with ground realities.
 Pakistan needs trade, preferential trading terms, enhanced
market access, socio economic development and
education.
 Need to address root causes of terrorism.
 The way forward is Regional stability.
 It is imperative that the international community engages in
Trade with Pakistan.