Pakistan Economy and Foreign Trade 1

The Pakistan Economy & Foreign Trade course offers an intermediate-level exploration of the country’s economic development, sectoral dynamics, and trade performance. Designed to provide a phase-wise understanding of Pakistan’s economic history and current challenges, the course equips participants with the analytical tools to assess macroeconomic trends, institutional frameworks, and trade-related policy issues.
The curriculum is divided into five key modules. Module 1 provides a historical and contemporary overview of Pakistan’s macroeconomic conditions and policy evolution since the 1960s. Module 2 focuses on the agriculture sector, analyzing its development trajectory, productivity trends, and persistent challenges. Module 3 examines the industrial sector, including the role of SMEs, industrial policy, and the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Module 4 explores the services sector, highlighting its contribution to GDP and the impact of initiatives like CPEC on domestic commerce and tourism. Module 5 addresses the energy sector, discussing resource availability, privatization, and environmental implications of trade liberalization.
Supported by a comprehensive reading list and empirical studies, the course enables participants to critically evaluate Pakistan’s economic structure, understand the interplay between domestic production and international trade, and engage with contemporary policy debates on economic reform and sustainability.