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Pakistan Economy Overview
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Economic Environment :
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Continues to suffer through a damaging foreign exchange crisis. The government must cope with long-standing economic vulnerabilities - inadequate infrastructure, low levels of literacy, and increasing sectarian, ethnic, and tribal violence. :
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Industries :
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Agricultural, sugarcane, rice, cotton lint, and corn. Extensive fishing resources. Mineral resources important to economy. Textile production is the biggest earner of foreign exchange. Small but expanding manufacturing capacity.
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Infrastructure :
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Two significant seaports, Karachi and Port Qasim. Railroads system. Noted for poor condition of its road system. Inconsistent utilities provision to private firms.
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