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The article presents information on the economic and political conditions in Pakistan and offers an outlook for 2010-2011. It is expected that the dynamics of the country's politics will be changed due to the approval of constitutional reforms that include the reduction of the powers of the president and improving the balance of power among influential factions. The main policies to be prioritized by the government for the forecast period include the implementation of value-added tax (VAT) and dealing with the rising inflation.

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.

The article presents information on the domestic economy of Afghanistan as of October 2006. The International Monetary Fund has cut its forecast for the country's real GDP growth in 2006/07 amidst growing prospects that drought is likely to have a serious impact on agricultural output over the period. The country is facing problems on increasing HIV infections among injecting drug users and sex workers. A number of the key road building programs are gradually approaching their conclusion aimed to help improve trade with Afghanistan's neighbors.

The article presents information on the political conditions in Afghanistan as of October 2006. A provincial governor is murdered by a suicide bomber, becoming the highest-ranking surge of violence in 2006. Levels of violence have significantly risen, including a suicide bomb that exploded in the town of Laskargah. The article offers information on the offensive being launched in the souther part of the country against the Taliban. Peace talks between the International Security Assistance Force and the Taliban are unlikely to deliver results.

The article presents outlook on the political and economic conditions in Afghanistan for 2006 to 2008. Security concerns will dominate during the forecast period as the government seeks to assert its authority amid political tension. Gross domestic product growth for 2006-07 is likely to exceed that in 2004-05 reflecting stronger agricultural growth. The country's current-account deficit is expected to widen in 2006-07.

The article presents economic outlook for Thailand in 2006-2007. The growth of the gross domestic product is expected to slow down in 2006 and to pick up in 2007 if political stability is restored. Inflation is expected to be lower than the average rate, while the baht is expected to appreciate modestly against the U.S. dollar.

The report gives political and economic forecast for Thailand for 2006-2007. It describes the political and economic conditions of the country and highlights key changes affecting the overall outlook. IT also predicts the outcome of the elections due in October 15, 2006. Trends and outlook for fiscal and monetary policies are given.

The article provides information on Australia. Prime Minister John Howard announced plans to boost the country's security forces. The country's relations with Indonesia appear to be improving, despite concerns about the expansion of Australia's security forces. It also includes the country's monetary policy, economic growth, inflation and exchange rates.

Presents information on the political and economic conditions of Pakistan. Military rule imposed by General Pervez Musharraf, the president and chief of army staff; Political and economic policy outlook for 2006 to 2007; Expected impact of water shortages on agriculture.

Describes the political scene and structure in Afghanistan as of April 2006. Security concerns of the government; Political and economic reform efforts in the country; Issues concerning ministry politicization.

Provides social, political and economic information on Afghanistan. Political structure and economic policy; Outlook for 2006-2007; List of government officials.

Describes the domestic economy in Afghanistan as of April 2006. Failure of the efforts to deal with poppy cultivation; Plan of the International Monetary Fund to implement development program in the country; Economic significance of the private sector and investment environment.

Provides an economic and political outlook for Pakistan from 2006-2007. Reelection of General Pervez Musharraf's supporters in a parliamentary election in 2007; Risk that threatens the country's political stability; Growth of the country's economy.

Forecasts the economic performance of Pakistan from 2006-2007. Growth of the country's economy; Factors that threaten the economic growth of the country; Implications of textile production for the country's gross domestic product.

The article presents an economic forecast for Thailand for 2006-2007. Forecast on average world real gross domestic product growth rate is given. International oil prices expectations in 2006 and 2007 are given. Factors that will influence inflation rates in the first quarter of 2006 are revealed. The value of the baht against the U.S. dollar appreciated by the end of the third quarter of 2005.

The book presents information on the political and economic condition of Thailand as of January 2006 and offers an outlook for fiscal year 2006-2007. Factors that contributed to the declining image of Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra are revealed. Estimated real gross domestic product growth in 2006-2007 is given. Revisions were made to the estimates of the Economist Intelligence Unit on the country's current account deficit in 2006.

Focuses on the political and economic conditions of Pakistan from 2005 to 2006. Relations between Pakistan and India; Concern of the State Bank of Pakistan about the rise in credit growth; Increase in tax collection and current-account deficit; Growth in gross domestic product of the country; Exchange rate of the Pakistan rupee against the U.S. dollar.

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.

The State Bank of Pakistan (the central bank) has said that it will tighten monetary policy in the first half of 2005. The World Bank has approved a US$300m loan for reforms in Pakistan's banking sector. The Asian Development Bank has stated that it will provide US$1.96bn in loans to Pakistan over the next two years. The government has launched its first ever small and medium-sized enterprises policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Describes trends in the domestic economy of Pakistan as of February 2005. Moderation of inflation; Success in the floating of an Islamic bond; Increase in foreign direct investment.

In perhaps the most important confidence-building measure in 50 years, India and Pakistan have agreed to establish a bus link between Indian- and Pakistani-control led Kashmir. A female doctor was allegedly raped on January 22nd by an army captain in Baluchistan; the incident triggered violence, led by Baluchi tribesmen. The government has been negotiating with a former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto. Mrs Bhutto and another former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, have agreed to draw up a charter for the restoration of democracy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Describes the political and economic condition of Pakistan as of February 2005. Political and economic structure; Outlook for 2005-2006; Economic policy.

Foreign-exchange reserves stood at US12.4bn on July 10th 2004. The trade policy for 2004/05 set an export target of US$13.7bn in 2004/05. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The budget for 2004/05 was presented in parliament on June 12th. It was largely welcomed by the industrial sector. Tax rates have not been increased substantially. The Economic Survey of the Pakistani economy was released in June. The national savings scheme will be reformed in 2004/05. Pakistani utilities have been bailed out by the government. Privatisation has continued at a steady pace. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The prime minister, Zafarullah Jamali, was forced to resign on June 26th. An interim prime minister, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, was chosen as his temporary replacement. Mr Hussain will be replaced by the current finance minister, Shaukat Aziz, in late August or early September. On July 30th a suicide bomber tried to assassinate Mr Aziz. Consequently, the Pakistani government stepped up its anti-terror campaign and captured an al-Qaida activist, Abu Khalfan Ghailani. Indo-Pakistani peace talks encountered difficulties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on the political and economic conditions in Pakistan from 2004 to 2005. Political outlook; Economic policy; Foreign trade and payments.

The Eurobond will be priced in February. Exports grew strongly in the first half of 2003/04. Textile exports have performed well. Oil imports have fallen. Textile exporters have set an ambitious target. Tea imports from India have doubled. Trade with Afghanistan has increased. Gold prices have risen to record highs. A free-trade agreement was reached at the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) summit. Inflows of remittances have slowed, but foreign-exchange reserves have risen. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Looks at the status of the financial services industry in Pakistan as of February 2004. Decision of the government to develop a private pension fund industry; Information on financial regulations implemented in 2004; Components of securities market reform.

Looks at the economic trends of the domestic economy in Pakistan as of February 2004. Information on the economic target of the country; Improvements in the credit-rating outlook on Pakistan; Role of employment generation and poverty alleviation in economic stabilisation.

General Musharraf has survived two assassination attempts. Insider involvement was suspected, and the terrorist network, al-Qaida, appears implicated. The constitutional logjam has been resolved, and General Musharraf has been confirmed as president. Pakistan's nuclear scientists have been investigated for proliferation. Pakistan and India have agreed to a dialogue. Both countries have offered unprecedented concessions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The IMF has criticised the pace of reform, and has set a growth target of 6% for the next two years. Tax revenue exceeded the set target in the first half of 2003/04. Customs revenue has soared. National Savings Schemes (NSS) rates have been cut by just 0.5%. Calls to limit inflows into the NSS have not been heeded. The dispute over the transfer of the assets of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has lingered on. The finance ministry has blamed foreign lenders for the delay. Privatisation has picked up speed. Bidding for Pakistan State Oil has been postponed. Four parties have expressed an interest in buying Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents an outlook for the political and economic condition in Pakistan for the year 2004-2005. Political and economic structure; International trade policies; Changes in fiscal, economic and monetary policy.

Presents political and economic policy outlook of Singapore for 2003-04. Government's response to threat posed by terrorism and the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Asia; Focus of the monetary policy in Singapore which is based on management of exchange rates; Factors that are expected to contain inflationary pressure in the first half of 2003.

The article forecasts on the economy of Pakistan for 2007-2008. A chart that shows the economic growth in the country is presented. The trend in price inflation is described, along with information on the persistence of inflationary pressures. Other economic indicators described include exchange rates and external sector.

The article presents information on the foreign trade and payments in Afghanistan as of October 2006. The country's current-account deficit is expected to widen until fiscal year 2009-10. The Paris Club has agreed to reschedule Afghanistan's debt if the country complied with the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative, resulting in the cancellation of some of the country's debt. The grants provided by the World Bank to Afghanistan has increased.

The article presents information on the economic policy in Afghanistan as of October 2006. The fiscal expenditures of the country remains below target while government revenue in the first quarter was slightly above the target. The International Monetary Fund report suggested that the monetary policy in the country was relatively robust. Information is also given regarding the financial-sector policy of the government, including the plan to have only one state-owned bank.

The article presents economic outlook for Afghanistan for 2006 to 2008. Public expenditure is set to rise for fiscal year 2006-07 with development spending expected to pick up in the later half of the year. Authorities will have limited influence over monetary policy during the forecast period. Average rates of inflation is projected to rise depending on the effect of the weather on agriculture and the impact of global oil prices. Economic growth in the region may not be accompanied by much improvement in other macroeconomic indicators, including merchandise trade.

Presents forecasts on the economy of Pakistan for 2006 to 2007. Real gross domestic product growth from 2004 to 2007; Data on economic growth; Threat posed by high inflation rate to economic growth; Exchange rates of the Pakistan rupee; Forecast on the growth of imports and exports.

Provides information on the economic policy in Afghanistan. Establishment of a commission to monitor the implementation of development plans; Approval of the draft national budget for fiscal year 2006/07; Overview of a report published by the World Bank on the role of women in Afghanistan's future development.

The article presents an economic policy outlook for Thailand for fiscal year 2006-2007. Views of critics on the proposed infrastructure projects of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra are revealed. Action taken by Prime Minister Shinawatra in mid-December to attract foreign investments is also revealed. Forecasts on fiscal deficits in 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 are given.

Presents forecasts on several economic indicators of Pakistan for 2005-2006. Real gross domestic product; Inflation; Exchange rates.

Presents a forecast of the economic condition of Pakistan for 2005-2006. Economic growth; Inflation; Exchange rates.

Offers an economic policy outlook on Pakistan for 2005-2006. Policy trends; Fiscal policy; Monetary policy.

Focuses on the financial indicators in Pakistan from 2003 to 2004. Release of the annual economic survey; Outlook for the country's credit rating; Approval of a credit plan for 2004 to 2005.

Forecasts the economic conditions in Pakistan for 2004 to 2005. Increase in gross domestic product; Cause of consumer price inflation; Exchange rates.

Looks at the status of the agricultural sector in Pakistan as of February 2004. Increase in cotton prices in 2004; Effort of the government to promote wheat import; Plans of the government for a corporate farming initiative.

Presents an outlook for the economic condition in Pakistan for the year 2004-2005. Increase in gross domestic product; Components of government spending in 2005; Inflation and exchange rates.

The article presents the political outlook for Pakistan for 2007-2008. The status of the leadership and popularity of President and chief of army staff Pervez Musharraf is described. Risks to political stability in Pakistan are cited. The international relations of the country with India and the U.S. are explored.

The article presents political outlook for Afghanistan for 2007 to 2008. The process of defining the local system of political checks and balances is likely to continue throughout the forecast period with President Hamid Karzai finding his ability to push forward the government's agenda amidst the difficulty of forming coalitions within the country's factionalised parliament. Violent attacks by elements linked to Taliban will likely to continue. Narcotics trade is expected to undermine political stability.

The article presents economic policy outlook for Thailand in 2006-2007. The government will aim for a balanced budget. The budget for 2006-2007 will be likely be lower due to lower corporate tax receipts. The Bank of Thailand is expected to maintain a prudent and autonomous monetary policy and to continue its pursuit of price stability. Interest rates will most likely be relaxed.