Turning the corner

Article Abstract:

Pakistan's economic liberalization program has contributed to the growth of the country's economy in 1992. Growth in the country's gross domestic product for 1992 is estimated at 6.4%, up from the 5.6% growth in 1991. Observers say that the growth in agriculture in 1992 will not be sustained in 1993 because of the government's emphasis on industry and infrastructure. Significant increases were also recorded in the manufacturing and investment sectors. However, problems still confront Pakistan's march towards industrialized country status.

Economic aspects

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Separate ways: guerilla groups seek backing for breakaway states

Article Abstract:

Escalating armed conflicts among ethnic groups in Afghanistan may result in the country's fragmentation. Heads of mujahideen groups are considering the partitioning of Afghanistan into areasruled by different ethnic factions. The threat of partitioning has precipitatedbloody confrontations between warring groups which are all determined to gain control over specific territories. The factions that are fighting for supremacyover three primary regions of Afghanistan are the Hazaras, the Pashtuns and thecombined forces of Tajiks and Uzbeks.

Analysis, Afghanistan, National liberation movements, Mujaheddin (Afghanistan), Dismemberment of nations

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Now for the utilities

Article Abstract:

International economists are skeptical about Pakistan's two year old policy of privatizing public utilities. Analysts at the World Bank are ambivalent about the success of Pakistani Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif's economic policies. The difficulties in the impending privatization of telecommunications, water, power, railways and gas, is also raising serious doubts about the viability of privatization.

Economic policy, Public utilities, Privatization, Privatization (Business), Sharif, Nawaz

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