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A country report for Pakistan is presented from publisher IHS Markit, with topics including key economic indicators and forecasts, government stability and policy direction and predictability.

The report presents an analysis on the political and economic risk forecasts for Pakistan as of 2014. It provides an overview of the country's economic indicators, domestic politics, economic activity, and analysis of its political, economic and business environment. Graphical representations of the country's economic and political condition are also provided.

The article offers an economic and political outlook for Pakistan as of November 2013. It states that the economic recovery will be threatened by fiscal condition and reforms in energy sector. It says that further deterioration in government relations with the opposition, its Western partners, and domestic security issues will be critical to the political environment. Moreover, international aid will remain despite the conflict in bilateral relations with the U.S.

A report discussing the political and economic outlook of Pakistan for 2012-16 is presented. It observes that the government headed by Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is facing strong domestic political pressure, but the possibility that the military might take over the current regime is generally deemed remote. In addition, Pakistan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown by only 3.7% in 2011-12, lower than the government's original target of 4.2%.

The article presents a report on the country of Pakistan, as of August 2011. It contains a country forecast highlight on emerging political regimes, international business risk, and economic indicators over a period of 18-months to five years. It offers information on the country's demographics, legislature, and key government officials. The article also provides background and analysis of urgent political, economic, and foreign relations issues.

The article presents a forecast for the country of Pakistan. It highlights projections for emerging political regimes, international business risk, and economy during an 18-month and Five-year period. The key issues discussed in this article include the country's unstable political situation, the economic impact of tense relations with the U.S., and analysis of Pakistan's efforts to improve relations with China. It also examines profiles of Pakistan's leading political personalities.

The article offers a political and economic outlook for Pakistan for 2012-2016. It expects political conflict to be personalised. It notes that the government will have difficulty in receiving funds as it terminates its Stand-By Arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It forecasts an increase in gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2011-12. Information on the country's economic performance, political condition and political structure is also provided.

The article presents an outlook on the political and economic sectors of Pakistan for 2010-2011. It relates the possibility for the government's battle against Islamist militancy to continue. The decision of Pakistan to accept emergency financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to reduce its level of autonomy in terms of economic policy. It anticipates an increase of 9% in consumer price inflation in 2010.

The article presents information on Pakistan. It offers an outlook for the country's economic policy, political and economic situation for 2010-2011. Domestic politics has centered on the issue of national security while the country is expected to lose some of its economic policy autonomy following its acceptance of emergency financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Several charts on economic data are also included.

A political and economic outlook for Pakistan for 2009-2013 is presented. There is negotiation for a coalition agreement between the Pakistani Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistani Muslim League-Nawaz Group (PML-N). Particular focus is given to deterrents to foreign investment. It is expected that the economic expansion of the country will slow down during the forecast period as a result of the pressure to tighten fiscal and monetary policies. Also included are information on domestic economic and social indicators.

A country report for Pakistan as of November 1, 2008 is presented. A political and economic outlook for the country for 2009-2013 are provided, including the indirect election of Asif Ali Zardari to the presidency, economic challenges facing the new government, and deterrents to foreign investment. It is expected that economic expansion will slow down as a result of the pressure to tighten fiscal and monetary policies. Also included are information on the Pakistani political system, economic and social indicators, and climate for investment and trade.

This publication offers information about the political and economic conditions in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Economic policy outlook and economic and political forecasts for the country from 2009 to 2010 are provided. Information about economic trends and political structure in Pakistan are also presented.

The article presents an outlook for the economic and political conditions in Pakistan in 2007 and 2008. The country's government consumption growth is projected to increase by 6.2 percent during the forecast period. Monetary policy is expected to remain stable for the remainder of 2007 and during 2008 to 2009 as inflation gradually moderates. A political ambivalence is seen with the passage of the National Reconciliation Ordinance which could facilitate a power-sharing agreement between former Premiere Benazir Bhutto and General Pervez Musharraf.

The article reports on the 2007-2008 political and economic status of Pakistan. Pakistan president and chief of army staff General Pervez Musharraf suspended chief justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry last March 9. The SBP's current monetary stance was appropriate in spite the fact that consumer inflation in March was above 7% year on year, according to central bank governor Shamshad Ahktar. Charts for the international assumptions, economic growth and forecast summary are also presented.

The article presents the political and economic outlook for Pakistan for 2007-2008. The position of President and chief of army staff Pervez Musharraf in the political scene throughout the forecast period is described. The focus of the economic policy agenda of the administration include the need to improve the social infrastructure and increase development spending.

Forecasts the political and economic conditions in Pakistan from 2006 to 2007. Stability of the administration of President General Pervez Musharraf; Relations with other countries; Trends in the economic policy; Growth of the economy.

Presents an economic and political outlook for Pakistan from 2005 to 2006. Extent of the power of president and chief of army staff Shaukat Aziz; Relations between Pakistan and India; Increase in expenditure on health and education; Estimated real growth domestic product growth; Exchange rate of the Pakistan rupee against the U.S. dollar; Average inflation rate of the country.

Presents the political and economic outlook on Pakistan for the years 2005-2006.

Presents the political and economic outlook for Pakistan for 2004 to 2005. Status of the political system in the country; Economic indicators; Gross domestic product growth.

Presents the political and economic outlook for Pakistan for 2004 to 2005. Possible breakup of the opposition Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy in the country; Relations between India and Pakistan; Expected fiscal deficit of the country.

The article deals with the challenges facing new Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari. Some of these challenges include the growing threat of military violence, an uncertain period in diplomatic relations, and economic woes. The expanding current account deficit of the country can be attributed to a rapid depletion of foreign exchange reserves and weakening flows of foreign direct investment. A slow down in Pakistan's economic growth in 2009 is expected.

The article presents an outlook on the political and economic sectors of Pakistan for 2010-2011. It relates the possibility for the government's battle against Islamist militancy to continue. The decision of Pakistan to accept emergency financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to reduce its level of autonomy in terms of economic policy. It anticipates an increase of 9% in consumer price inflation in 2010.

This section summarizes the country report for Pakistan as of November 2009. For the country's outlook in 2010 and 2011, it is believed that national security will be prioritized in the domestic political agenda while the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to maintain its tight monetary policy until the second quarter of 2010. In October 2009, the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) made deadly terrorist attacks such as a suicide bombing at the office of the United Nation's (UN) World Food Program in Islamabad.

The article presents a risk summary of the political, economic and business environment of Pakistan. It mentions the list of Indian prisoners detained Pakistan and was handed to India as part of the "Agreement on Consular Access" but New Delhi failed to provide Pakistan its list. The Business Monitor International Ltd. (BMI) sees an unstable economic outlook over the inflow of foreign investments in the country's stock market. The BMI examines the feasibility of a mining project in Baluchistan.

This article presents an outlook for political and economic conditions in Pakistan from 2008 to 2009. The Economist Intelligence Unit believes that political stability is likely to worsen in 2008, despite the resignation of Pervez Musharraf as president. The firm notes that the government's focus on political problems is undermining its ability to deal with the worsening economy. It expects the fiscal deficit to fall and real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to slowdown.

This article offers economic and political forecast for Pakistan. It predicts that the country's political and economic problem will get worse. The decision of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to withdraw from the ruling coalition over differences with the issue of reinstating judges deposed in 2007 by President Pervez Musharraf will only lead to political instability. Inflation rose to 17.21% in April 2008 and it does not show of slowing down. The country's currency is also under downward pressure.

This article discusses the political and economic scenes in Pakistan and offers political and economic outlook for 2008-2009. General Pervez Musharraf's resignation as chief of army staff will mitigate, but not resolve, the current political crisis. Early indications suggest that the government's target for cotton production in 2007-2008 will not be met. This is likely to have a negative impact on the country's crucial textile exports.

The article presents an outlook for the economic and political conditions in Pakistan in 2007 and 2008. The passage of the National Reconciliation Ordinance 2007 could facilitate a power-sharing agreement between former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and General Pervez Musharraf. Gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase by 5.9 percent during the forecast period driven by strong levels of investment and resurgence in the major export-oriented textile sector.

The article offers political and economic outlooks and an economic forecast for Pakistan for 2007 and 2008. The suspension of chief justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry by Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf. central bank governor Shamshad Akhtar sees no increases in interest rates as inflation goes down. The author expects current account to increase in 2007.

The article offers news briefs on the political and economic conditions in Pakistan. The bomb attacked on a train bound from India to Pakistan, has failed to weaken the peace process between the two countries. Pakistan is disappointed on the decision of India to review the tariff concessions, for any unilateral review will be a violation of the South Asia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA). State Bank of Pakistan has announced that foreign direct investment (FDI) is up to US$2.096 billion.

The article summarizes political and economic forecast for Pakistan in 2007-2008. Information is presented on the prospect for General Pervez Musharraf's, the president and chief of army staff, dominance in the political scene. There are several threats facing the economy: high oil prices, inflation and a widening current-account deficit. The status of Pakistan's trade relations with various countries is explored.

The article presents an overview of the political and economic outlook for Pakistan for 2007-2008. The status of the leadership of President and chief of army staff Pervez Musharraf is described. Changes in the outlook include the plan of state-owned energy exploration firm Oil and Gas Development Co. to increase its budget and begin overseas ventures.

The article presents an overview of the economic and political risks faced by Pakistan, as of May 2006. Security concerns are expected to present significant threats to the stability of the country in 2005 to 2006. Increasing efficiencies in the textile sector contributed to the export growth of Pakistan. Stronger growth and the earthquake that occurred on October 8, 2005 may put upward pressure on inflation.

Forecasts the political and economic conditions in Pakistan from 2006 to 2007. Stability of the administration of President General Pervez Musharraf; Changes in the economic policy; Growth of the economy.

The article focuses on the country risk on Pakistan. Pakistan's president, General Pervez Musharraf, has given the clearest sign yet that he plans to remain head of the armed forces next year. Musharraf, who took power in a bloodless coup in October 1999, told local television that most people wanted him to hold onto the post in 2005. Inflation remains well above the official target of 4.0% but the latest numbers will be welcomed by the central bank which, in its July statement, announced a' measured tightening' of monetary policy aimed at reining in the price pressures caused by rising food and fuel costs.

Presents an overview of the political and economic policy outlook, and economic forecast on Pakistan for 2005 to 2006. Information on the legislation passed by the parliament regarding the position of President Pervez Musharraf as army chief; Status of the country's relations with India; Inflation forecast for 2004.

Forecasts the political and economic conditions in Pakistan in 2004 to 2005. Status of the political system in the country; Relations between India and the country; Tax collection update.

Presents the political and economic outlook for Pakistan for 2004 to 2005. Status of the political system in the country; Privatisation update; Forecast for its current-account surpluses.