The economy of Pakistan is categorized as a developing economy. It ranks as the 24th-largest based on GDP using purchasing power parity (PPP) and the 46th largest in terms of nominal GDP. With a population of 241.5 million people as of 2023, Pakistan's position at per capita income ranks 161st by GDP (nominal) and 138th by GDP (PPP) according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is the central bank of Pakistan. Its Constitution, as originally laid down in the State Bank of Pakistan Order 1948, remained basically unchanged until 1 January 1974, when the bank was nationalised and the scope of its functions was considerably enlarged. The State Bank of Pakistan Act 1956, with subsequent amendments, forms the basis of its operations today. The headquarters are located in the financial capital of the country in Karachi. The bank has a fully owned subsidiary with the name SBP Banking Services Corporation (SBP-BSC), the operational arm of the Central Bank with Branch Office in 16 cities across Pakistan, including the capital Islamabad and the four provincial capitals Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta. The State Bank of Pakistan has other fully owned subsidiaries as well: National Institute of Banking and Finance, the training arm of the bank providing training to Commercial Banks, the Deposit Protection Corporation, and ownership of the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation.
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is a Pakistani government-owned multinational commercial bank which is a subsidiary of State Bank of Pakistan. It is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. As of December 2022, it has over 1,500 branches across Pakistan.
Karachi is the financial and industrial capital of Pakistan. As of 2019, Karachi has an estimated GDP (PPP) of $164 billion. The city accounts about half of the total collections of the Federal Board of Revenue, out of which, approximately half are customs duty and sales tax on imports. Karachi produces about 30 percent of value added in large-scale manufacturing, 25% of the GDP, the World Bank identified Karachi as the most business-friendly city in Pakistan. In 2010, research by the global human resources company Mercer found Karachi to be the most inexpensive city in the world.
MCB Bank Limited is a Pakistani commercial bank which is based in Lahore, Punjab. The majority of shares are owned by companies that are part of Nishat Group or Malaysian bank Maybank.
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) (Urdu: مشارکتِ پاکستان برائے امورِ تجارت) is a Pakistani state-owned commodity trading company, mainly responsible for export and import of commodities. It also issues tenders for export and import of agricultural products. TCP has its offices across various cities of the country including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore and Multan.
Pakistan Post is a state enterprise which functions as Pakistan's primary and largest postal operator. 49,502 employees through a vehicle fleet of 5,000 operate traditional "to the door" service from more than 13,419 post offices across the country, servicing over 50 million people. Pakistan Post operates under the autonomous "Postal Services Management Board" to deliver a full range of delivery, logistics and fulfillment services to customers.
Bahria Town (Private) Limited is an Islamabad-based privately owned real-estate development company which owns, develops and manages properties across Pakistan.
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) is a Pakistani fertilizer manufacturer based in Rawalpindi. It is a subsidiary of the Fauji Foundation.
Bank Makramah Limited, formerly Summit Bank, is a Pakistani Islamic bank based in Karachi, Pakistan.
Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited, commonly known as Dawood Hercules, is a Pakistani holding company headquartered in Karachi.
The Municipal Government of Karachi is the administrative body for the city of [[Karachi], [Sindh]], Pakistan. Presently the Municipal Local Government Karachi consists mainly of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, headed by the Mayor or Administrator.
Real estate in Pakistan is a growing sector of the economy of Pakistan.
Javedan Corporation Limited, doing business as Naya Nazimabad, is a housing project that is being developed around the Manghopir Lake.
The Ministry of Housing and Works is a cabinet level ministry of the Government of Pakistan headed by the Minister for Housing and Works, who must be an elected member of the Parliament of Pakistan. The administrative head of the ministry is the Federal Secretary for Housing.
Silkbank Limited was a Pakistani commercial bank headquartered in Karachi. It was the smallest bank of Pakistan.
Engro Polymer & Chemical Limited (EPCL) is a Pakistani polymer manufacturing company based in Karachi, Pakistan. It is a subsidiary of Engro Corporation with a local market share of more than 70%.
The Central Directorate of National Savings is a Pakistani state-owned savings bank, operating as an attached department under the Finance Division, Ministry of Finance led by the Director General. It is based in Melody Market, Islamabad.
The Federal Bank for Cooperatives (FBC) was a specialized financial institution in Pakistan that catered to the needs of housing and agricultural cooperatives. Established in 1976, it was one of the oldest banks in the country and played an important role in providing agricultural credit during the early decades after partition. It went defunct in April 2014.
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