Pakistan becomes the world's fourth most populous nation this year. Read more about Pakistan becomes the world's fourth most populous nation this year.
Pakistan's telecom network supports 146 million active smartphones this year, a 14 percent increase since 2018. Read more about Pakistan's telecom network supports 146 million active smartphones this year, a 14 percent increase since 2018.
As of this year, half of Pakistan's population lives in cities. Read more about As of this year, half of Pakistan's population lives in cities.
Remittances into Pakistan have exceeded (USD) $26 billion this year, up from $19.91 billion n 2017-18. Read more about Remittances into Pakistan have exceeded (USD) $26 billion this year, up from $19.91 billion n 2017-18.
After a decade of delays, the construction of the Mohmand Dam is finally complete this year, adding a dramatic 800 MW of cheap hydro electricity to the national grid. Read more about After a decade of delays, the construction of the Mohmand Dam is finally complete this year, adding a dramatic 800 MW of cheap hydro electricity to the national grid.
Pakistani software exports reach $30 billion this year, up from $1.07 billion in 2017-18. Read more about Pakistani software exports reach $30 billion this year, up from $1.07 billion in 2017-18.
The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project is completed this year, allowing Pakistan to collect 1.32 billion cubic meters of natural gas. Read more about The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project is completed this year, allowing Pakistan to collect 1.32 billion cubic meters of natural gas.
Hybrid wheat seeds become available in Pakistan from this year. Farmers expect these seeds will help increase crop production by at least 40-45% compared to the conventional seed varieties which the country previously used for cultivating. Read more about Hybrid wheat seeds become available in Pakistan from this year. Farmers expect these seeds will help increase crop production by at least 40-45% compared to the conventional seed varieties which the country previously used for cultivating.
Pakistan's debt and other repayments on China's "Belt and Road" initiative peaks at around $5 billion this year, but will be more than offset by transit fees charged on the new transport corridor. Read more about Pakistan's debt and other repayments on China's "Belt and Road" initiative peaks at around $5 billion this year, but will be more than offset by transit fees charged on the new transport corridor.
Pakistan sends its first astronaut into space this year. Read more about Pakistan sends its first astronaut into space this year.
