Pakistan: Staff Report for the 2002 Article IV Consultation, Third Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility Arrangement, and Request for Waivers of Performance Criteria

Publication Date:

March 5, 2004

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The economic outlook remains clouded by regional and domestic security concerns. Real GDP growth and inflation were broadly in line with program projections in 2001–02. The balance of payments position unproved faster than expected. The budget deficit target for 2001–02 (as set during the first review) was met, despite a shortfall in the Central Board of Revenue (CBR). Broad money increased strongly in 2001–02, despite efforts to sterilize foreign exchange inflows. Reforms in the financial sector made significant progress.

Series:

Country Report No. 2002/246

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

March 5, 2004

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451830521/1934-7685

Stock No:

1PAKEA0032002

Pages:

106

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