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The rupee was pegged to British Pound until 1982 when the government of General Zia-ul-Haq changed to a managed float. As a result, the rupee devalued by 38.5% between 1982–83 and 1987–88 and the cost of importing raw materials increased rapidly, causing pressure on Pakistani finances and damaging much of the industrial base.
References. Pakistan wheat import scandal. The Pakistan wheat import scandal refers to a controversy that emerged in 2024, involving the importation of a significant amount of wheat by the caretaker government, despite the country having surplus wheat stocks. This decision allegedly caused a loss of more than 300 billion rupees to the national ...
The 75-rupee banknote predominantly features the green color, accompanied by shades of white and yellow. [1] The green color symbolizes growth and development, reflecting Islamic identity of Pakistan. [1] The presence of white highlights the religious diversity within the country's population.
The economy of Pakistan is categorized as a developing economy. It ranks as the 24th-largest based on GDP using purchasing power parity (PPP) and the 46th largest in terms of nominal GDP. With a population of 241.5 million people as of 2023, Pakistan's position at per capita income ranks 161st by GDP (nominal) and 138th by GDP (PPP) according ...
2023. Jacksonville Jaguars, Fulham F.C., Flex-N-Gate LLC, Toronto Four Seasons, All Elite Wrestling. [1] 2. Mian Muhammad Mansha. $5 billion. 2023. Nishat Group, Nishat Hotels, Nishat Hyundai Motors Plant in Faisalabad, MCB Bank, DG Khan Cement, owner of Emporium Mall, Adamjee Group, Nishat Chunian Group Textile Mills. [2]
2023 Pakistan crackdown. In early September 2023, the Pakistani government under administration of the Pakistan Armed Forces initiated a crackdown targeting both individuals and organizations engaged in various forms of smuggling, with a particular focus on essential commodities such as wheat, sugar, urea, oil, dollars as well as power theft ...
State Bank of Pakistan. The Pakistani 5-rupee coin ( Rs. 5) is a denomination of the Pakistani rupee. [ 1] The 5-rupee coin is an alloy comprising 79 percent copper, 20 percent zinc, and 1 percent nickel. [ 2][ 3] It weighs 3 grams and measures 18.5 mm in diameter. [ 2][ 3]
Corruption in Pakistan is widespread, [1] and extends to every sector from government to judiciary, police, health services, education, and military. [2]Corruption distorts economic decision-making, deters investment, undermines competitiveness and, ultimately, weakens economic growth of a country, which is why the problems are long-standing, and despite ongoing calls for reform, and many ...