In 2010-11 fiscal years, an upward trend is persisted for all indices to measure multiple kind of inflation. Average CPI inflation is 14.1%, WPI inflation is 23.3% and SPI inflation is increased to 18.2% for July-Apr 2010-11 which is higher than the last year. The original factors for this spine are: increase in the international oil prices, textile products prices and unavailability of key consumer items in the market. Below table ravels average rates of inflation for three price indices:
 
CPI=Consumer Price Index
WPI=Wholesale Price Index
SPI=Sensitive Price Indicator
 
Trends of Inflation During …

A study done by Federal Bureau Statistics on Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement (PSLM) Survey 2010-11 has revealed the following statistics related to education. 
*Literacy-population 10 years and older:
Literacy rate of Pakistan is about 58% of population, age group 10 years and above. At provisional level 60% Punjab while, Balochistan is 41% which is less among all provinces. 
* Adult literacy-population 15 years and older:
Adult literacy rate in Pakistan is about 55% of population, age group 15 years and above, while at province level Sindh is 58%, 37% in Balochistan which …

Approximately Seventy percent houses in Pakistan have 2-4 rooms in their houses
Federal Bureau of Statistics, Pakistan has recently conducted sixth round of Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement (PSLM) survey 2010-11. In which Information is gathered from 76546 households, the given sample had covered entire country and information is gathered on social sector issues of household from all four provinces of Pakistan. According to the findings 86% of Pakistanis are living in their own houses. Literacy rate of Pakistan is about 58% of population, age group 10 years and above. …

Newsletter Edition: June 2011
Produced By: International Field & Tab
International Field and Tab conducted a survey from 26th April, 2011 to 4th May, 2011, on “How Inflation Affects  Consumption Behavior and Attitude in Pakistan – 2011″
This is a not for profit public service  by Mr. Mohsin Muslim – a Sociologist, Demographer and Behavioral Scientist.
Summary Findings * Data is averaged across 9 cities of Pakistan.
1. Inflation and its Impact on Pakistanis

A stable inflation not only gives nurturing environment for economic growth, but also uplifts the …

These statistics are taken from the survey, which is conducted in 9 different cities of  Pakistan. During the period of 26th April to 4th May, 2011.

SAVING:

Overall only 7% Pakistanis are able to save part of their income.
People in Lahore (11%) save more than compared to people from other cities.
Younger people (18-25 years) save 10% i.e. more than the people from other age groups.

The graph below will also shows the saving percentages of income:

INVESTMENT/USE …

Almost every 4th Pakistani is Optimistic about the Economic Conditions.
The perception of people about the economic conditions of Pakistan is not that good. Overall, most people are pessimistic (73%) However people in Karachi (85%) are more pessimistic with compared to people living in other cities (63%). The people between the ages of 18 years – 25 years (mainly youth) (76%) people are more pessimistic than other age groups.

These statistics are taken from the survey which is conducted by IFT on “Affects on Consumption’s Behavior and Consumers’ Attitude …

THIS IS A PUBLIC INTEREST POST IN ORDER TO KEEP THE AUDIENCE AWARE OF CURRENT ECONOMIC SITUATION AND THE TOP MOST CONCERNS AMONG THE CONSUMERS THAT ARISE DUE TO INFLATION.
Top most economic concerns among Pakistanis 2010-2011: 85% of the people are concerned about the increased electricity prices, 84% are concerned about increased prices of food items and the 80% are concerned about unemployment.

Recently International Field & Tab conducted a survey on “Inflation” the most talked about reality of daily life of Pakistani consumers and how it affects the …

THIS IS PUBLIC INTEREST POST TO KEEP THE AUDIENCE UP TO DATE ON PAKISTAN’S 6TH POPULATION and HOUSEHOLD CENSUS.
Pakistan population census organization was established in 1950 as a part of Ministry of Home Affairs and first three censuses were conducted by this organization. After 1972 Census, Census Organization was established on a permanent footing and was made an attached department of Ministry of Interior. With the formation of Registration organization in 1973, as an attached department of Ministry of Interior and also headed by Census Commissioner, both the department were …

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