Good question, though it takes some explanation. I would say Pakistan is really in the middle. Neither dirt poor nor filthy rich. Despite some areas lacking infrastructure, the people of Pakistan (the majority, at least) are more prosperous than the people of India.
Pakistan has many natural resources that, if taken advantage of, could make it very prosperous and wealthy. Pakistan also has - like many other countries - loads of talented people. It has millions of very smart Engineers, Doctors,Scientists, etc. It has an extremely powerful military & Intelligence agency as well, it is one of the few countries in the world with nukes. However, the one thing Pakistan lacks is the most important: A strong leader. That is something Pakistan has almost never had (with the exception of a few).
George Washington once said "An army of asses led by a lion is more terrifying than an army of lions led by an ass". Without a strong leader, a country will go nowhere regardless of how smart its people are. If Pakistan one day gets a very strong leader (and not corrupt thieves like those that have run it for the past couple decades), it may very well transform into a great power. It's already a regional power, so I wouldn't call it a poor country. But at the moment, it's not rich either.
What is risk free rate in Pakistan?
Risk free rate of return in Pakistan for 2012 is "12%".
The risk free rate is declared by the State Bank of Pakistan after the specific period. The 3-month Govt. Treasury Bills' rate is taken as proxy for the risk free rate of return.
What is the capital and currency of Pakistan?
The federal capital of Pakistan is Islamabad while the currency is Pakistani Rupees (PKR).
If you are asking "What is Saudi Arabia?"
Then here is your answer ..
Saudi Arabia is a country ..
Saudi Arabia is located in the far south-west of Asia
And it's an Arabic-Muslim country ..
As on 15/09/2011 the gold rate per tola in Pakistan is Rs 59,800.
Which city of Pakistan where are girls are called married?
Which city where every called married in pakistan
What is the best university for computer science in Pakistan?
LUMS (at top)
FAST
GIKI (Computer Engg & Computer Systems, NOT Computer science)
NUST
UET
IBA
These are some of the best, rest are pretty much average or bad.
I think arid university Rawalpindi is one of the best uni for M.CS
What are the territorial symbols of Islamabad Capital territory?
The flag for Islamabad - capital of Pakistan - is primarily based on the National Flag of Pakistan. The diagonal design is to differentiate it from the national flag. The square shape is to make the triangles symmetric. The star and crescent are 'regular' as in the national flag. The black colour is added to give it a distinct look. Black was the colour used for the flag at the time of the conquest of Makkah by our Holy Prophet, Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
When motorway of Lahore to islamabad was built?
Grand Trunk road consructed by Sher Shah.
- Islamabad is the federal capital and Lahore is the capital of Punjab so there is lot of traffic between the two and thus to ease the pressure of traffic on the GT road (grand trunk road. The motorway was rebuilt after 1947 in many stages.
- the GT road is not enough, its narrow and also slow and to make transport between the two cities quicker and more efficient the new mtorway was made
- also it was projected that the in a couple of years a lot of industries will be built along this route and it will provide the local people the chance to be employed.
- the motorway was to be further extended to connect Faislabad and Peshawar
Why is hajj inportant to muslims?
Because it is a pillar of Islam. Islam is based on 5 pillars. Hajj is very very important. But if a muslim does not have the money or the health for Hajj...it is OK to miss it. It also shows the universality of Islam. Muslims from every background and nationality , the rich and the poor, the black and the white , the Arab and the non-Arab , come together as if brothers and sisters.
What was the name of the war between Pakistan and India in 1971?
In 1971, Pakistan attacked Bangladesh (Former East Pakistan). Later India came to help the Bangladeshis to defeat the Pakistan and gain independence.
How do people in Pakistan make a living?
There are 170 million people living in Pakistan....that's what i found but I'm not sure...i may be wrong....hope this helps
no that's wrong
no there are 200 million people in Pakistan
What date is Eid ul Fitr in 2008?
Dear Depending upon the sightning of the moon, Eid ul Fitr should falls on Wednesday 1st of October 2008. For detailed references, please see below link: http://www.beyondweblogs.com/post/Eid-in-Saudi-Arabia-and-Middle-East-Today-Pakistan-may-observe-EID-Tomorrow-on-Wednesday-October-01-2008.aspx
Depending on what you mean, the answer is either 65 years or 4 years. Pakistan has been an independent nation since 1947, but has gone through several changes of government in the meantime. the current rule of Asif Ali Zardari dates back to 2008.
Pakistan, then part of British India, achieved independence from the British Empire in 1947. The former British colony was almost immediately partitioned, with Muslim-dominated areas going to Pakistan, and Hindu-dominated areas going to India. Originally, Pakistan comprised West Pakistan, which is the modern Pakistan, and East Pakistan, which is today Bangladesh. East Pakistan became Bangladesh after winning its independence in the 1971 war.
As far as different ruling regimes in Pakistan, the state was a British Dominion, loosely affiliated with Britain, until 1956, when it became an Islamic Republic. The first democratic elections were held in 1970, followed by a military coup in 1977. Elections were held again in 1988, and democratic rule lasted until the 1998 coup by Pervez Musharraf. Musharraf stepped down in 2008, and Pakistan now finds itself in a grey area, somewhere between a democracy and military rule, while some of the outlying tribal areas are virtually independent of Islamabad.
How long does royal mail take from UK to Pakistan?
foe ever, keep waiting, the the pakis who send it probabily got some part of the address wrong so you aint gona get it any way
What is the personal contact number of asif ali zardari?
Classified information. Zardari is a VVPI. He was President of Pakitan
What country is Islamabad capital of?
Islamabad was chosen as the site for capital to replace Karachi in 1960 and the settlements began from that year onward. Rawalpindi was then made a temporary capital until the construction of Islamabad was completed. In 1966 Islamabad was completely built as a city. On 14th August 1947, Islamabad was officially declared as the capital of Pakistan.
Is there any branch of Halifax Bank in Pakistan or Karachi?
There are no branches of Halifax Bank located in Pakistan. Halifax Bank has branches in the United Kingdom only and is a division of the Bank of Scotland.
What is the IBAN number for UBL in Pakistan?
Just go to UBL website's below link, you could convert your account no. to IBAN easily:
"ubldirect.com/corporate/BankingServices/IBAN/IBANConverter.aspx"
What is province of islamabad?
Islamabad is located in the Potohar Plateau in the north of the country, within the Islamabad Capital Territory. The region has historically been a part of the crossroads of Punjab and the North-West Frontier Province, Margalla pass being a gateway to the North-West Frontier Province.
The geographical coordinates of Islamabad are: 33.6667° N, 73.1667° E
How many people visit Islamabad?
monthly, yearly or in tourist season?
on what ground visit? to see and enjoy Pakistan or to meet with relatives, for medical care or to study in religious schools in Pakistan?
What city replaced Karachi as the capital of Pakistan?
The ANSWER is Karachi
But here is some additional info:
Islamabad has been the capital of Pakistan since the 1960s, succeeding the coastal city of Karachi, which had been selected as the capital in 1947 by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the driving force behind the creation of Pakistan. The legislature was based in Dacca in the province of East Bengal (later renamed East Pakistan). Karachi was and still is the largest city and economic capital of Pakistan. It remained the seat of government until 1959, when the military president, Ayub Khan, decided to build a new capital in the north of Pakistan, near the general headquarters of the Pakistani Armed Forces at Rawalpindi. The main reasons for the new location were that the new capital city would reflect the diversity of the Pakistani people, it would be separated from the business and commercial activity of Karachi, and also it would be easily accessible from all parts of the country.[1] The move to Islamabad was not completed until the late 1960s and for some years several government ministries were based in nearby Rawalpindi.
Questions about education system of Pakistan?
For years Pakistan is trying to develop its Education system. Primary education become free. Still the illeteracy rate not improving that much. Many drop outs. :Politicization of colleges and university are other factors. Strikes, corruption, and not quality teaching are other factors to hamper.
What is current CRR of Pakistan?
present CRR = 5.25 %
SLR = 25.0 %
These rates are subjected to change quarterly