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Standards Compliance Index 36.67 out of 100 51
Business Indicator Index 6.15 out of 12 60
Pakistan
Business Indicators
With an overall score of 6.15/12, Pakistan is progressing toward standard on the economic, legal, and political indicators that make up our Business Index. Pakistan is a market-based, mixed economy. In 2003, government consumption equaled 11.7 percent of GDP, and 9.4 percent of government revenues came from state-owned enterprises and government ownership of property. Pakistan encourages foreign investment and provides significant tax incentives in certain sectors. However, a few formal restrictions on foreign investment impede investment. Although property rights are protected by law, the legal system functions poorly. Political instability caused by military intervention in the government is a concern for investors. Corruption is extensive, as reflected by its ranking of 142nd out of 163 countries in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index.  

Business Indicators

Forex Regulations - Capital Controls [text]
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