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    Pakistan

    Continent
    Asia
    Capital
    Islamabad
    Population
    252,363,571
    Sub-Zones
    8
    General Information
    Basic details about Pakistan
    Population:
    252,363,571
    Area:
    796,095 sq km
    Currency:
    Pakistani rupees
    Languages:
    Punjabi 38.8, Pashto, Pashtu) 18.2, Sindhi 14.6, Saraiki, Urdu 7.1, Balochi 3, Hindko 2.4, Brahui 1.2, other 2.4
    Economic Overview
    Key economic indicators for Pakistan
    GDP:
    $1.346 trillion
    GDP per Capita:
    $5,400
    GDP Growth:
    -0.04%
    Inflation:
    30.77%
    Unemployment:
    5.5%
    Public Debt:
    67% of GDP
    Credit Rating:
    B- (2019)
    Political System
    Governance structure of Pakistan
    Government Type:
    federal parliamentary republic
    Head of State:
    President Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 10 March 2024)
    Head of Government:
    Prime Minister Shahbaz SHARIF (since 3 March 2024)
    Judiciary:
    Supreme Court of Pakistan (consists of the chief justice and 16 judges)
    Administrative Divisions:
    4 provinces, 2 Pakistan-administered areas*, and 1 capital territory**; Azad Kashmir*, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan*, Islamabad Capital Territory**, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh

    Major Political Parties

    • Not specified
    International Relations
    Global position and alliances
    UN Member:
    Yes
    EU Member:
    No
    Diplomatic Presence:
    3517 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008

    Major Alliances and Organizations

    Economic Sectors & Trade
    Detailed economic breakdown

    Major Economic Sectors

    Agriculture
    23.3% (2023 est.)
    Industry
    20.7% (2023 est.)
    Services
    50.8% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

    Trade Volume

    Exports:
    $36.317 billion
    Imports:
    $57.963 billion

    Major Trading Partners

    USA 14
    UAE 10
    China 9
    Germany 7
    UK 6

    Economic Outlook

    Pakistan has a -0.04% GDP growth rate with 30.77% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.