TNPSC Thervupettagam

South Asia’s Weakest Economy

January 22 , 2023 663 days 509 0
  • As per the World Bank data, Pakistan is South Asia’s weakest economy.
  • The country’s economic growth will slow further to 2 per cent during the ongoing year.
  • This will mark a drop of two percentage points from its June 2022 estimate.
  • Floods in Pakistan in July last year was cited as the main reason for the uncertain economic situation in the country.
  • Pakistan’s forex reserves have hit a new low of USD 4.6 billion that would be barely adequate to pay for foreign bills for three weeks.
  • Wheat prices have surged over 57 per cent, while the cost of wheat flour also saw an increase of 41 per cent.
  • A 15kg flour bag is being sold for Rs 2,050 in Pakistan.

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