ITAR, UNMIBH, UNMIK, UNMOP, UNOMIG, UNTAET, UPU, WCL,
WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO, WTrO

Diplomatic representation in the US:
chief of mission: Ambassador Maleeha LODHI
chancery: 2315 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: (202) 939-6200
FAX: (202) 387-0484
consulate(s) general: Los Angeles and New York

Diplomatic representation from the US:
chief of mission: Ambassador William MILAM
embassy: Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, Islamabad
mailing address: P. O. Box 1048, Unit 62200, APO AE 09812-2200
telephone: (51) 826161 through 826179
FAX: (51) 276427
consulate(s) general: Karachi
consulate(s): Lahore, Peshawar

Flag description: green with a vertical white band (symbolizing the
role of religious minorities) on the hoist side; a large white
crescent and star are centered in the green field; the crescent, star,
and color green are traditional symbols of Islam

@Pakistan:Economy

Economy - overview: Pakistan is a poor, heavily populated country,
suffering from internal political disputes, lack of foreign
investment, and a costly confrontation with neighboring India.
Pakistan's economic outlook continues to be marred by its weak foreign
exchange position, notably its continued reliance on international
creditors for hard currency inflows. The MUSHARRAF government faces
$32 billion in external debt and has nearly completed rescheduling
with Paris Club members and other bilateral creditors. Foreign loans
and grants provide approximately 25% of government revenue, but debt
service obligations total nearly 50% of government expenditure. The
IMF has remained silent on future disbursements from its $1.56 billion
bailout package initiated in 1999, and other international financial
institutions are gauging the current administration's resolve to
implement necessary fiscal reforms. MUSHARRAF's ambitious economic
agenda includes measures to widen the tax net, privatize public sector
assets, and improve its balance of trade position. Pakistan has made
privatization a cornerstone of economic revival, but may have
difficulty attracting new investors until it receives positive
endorsement from the World Bank. The Bank has withheld its approval
pending resolution of the pricing dispute between the government and
independent power producers.

GDP: purchasing power parity - $282 billion (1999 est.)

GDP - real growth rate: 3.1% (1999 est.)

GDP - per capita: purchasing power parity - $2,000 (1999 est.)

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