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 …

(Source: Federal Bureau of Statistics-Pakistan)
The federal bureau of statistics collects and releases weekly Consumer price indices (CPI), Sensitive price indices (SPI) and Wholesale price indices (WPI). All three indices highlight the price movements and show the prevailing prices of commodities in the country.
The weekly issue of the sensitive price indicators (SPI) for the week ended July 28 , 2011 by federal bureau of statistics is based on the data covering 17 urban centers and 53 essential items for all income groups. According to the statistics, the quoted average prices of …

(Source: Federal Bureau of Statistics-Pakistan)
The federal bureau of statistics collects and releases weekly Consumer price indices (CPI), Sensitive price indices (SPI) and Wholesale price indices (WPI). All three indices highlight the price movements and show the prevailing prices of commodities in the country.
The weekly issue of the sensitive price indicators (SPI) for the week ended July 21, 2011 by federal bureau of statistics is based on the data covering 17 urban centers and 53 essential items for all income groups. According to the statistics, the quoted average prices of the …

The federal bureau of statistics collects and releases weekly Consumer price indices (CPI), Sensitive price indices (SPI) and Wholesale price indices (WPI). All three indices highlight the price movements and show the prevailing prices of commodities in the country.
The weekly issue of the sensitive price indicators (SPI) for the week ended July 14 , 2011 by federal bureau of statistics is based on the data covering 17 urban centers and 53 essential items for all income groups. According to the statistics, the quoted average prices of the essential commodities for …

In January 2004 the Ministry of Information Technology issued its Mobile Cellular Policy with objectives to:

1. Promote efficient use of radio spectrum,
2. Increase choice for customers of cellular mobile services at competitive and affordable prices,
3. Encourage private investment in the cellular mobile sector,
4. Recognize of the rights and obligations of mobile cellular operators,
5. Provide for fair competition among mobile and fixed line operators, and
6. Provide an effective and well defined regulatory regime that is consistent with international best practices.

Use of Telecommunication Services:
A recent survey conducted on INFLATION by Mr. Mohsin …

Holy month of Ramadan

Muslims from all over the world keep fasting approx. 1 hour before sunrise to sunset during the most blessed month in the Islamic calendar, known as “Ramadan”. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During this month, Muslims abstain themselves from eating, drinking, smoking, as well as participating in ill-natured or excessive type of activities. Fasting is intended to educate the Muslim in spirituality, humility and patience. In Ramadan, it is a time for Muslims to cleanse the soul, focus attention on God, and put …

THE CURRENT SCENARIO DEPICTS THAT INDUSTRY OF TELECOMMUNICATION IS STILL ESCALATING ALTHOUGH THE COUNTRY IS FACING AWFUL INFLATION.

The below statistics are taken from the survey conducted on How Inflation Affects on Consumption’s Behavior and Consumers’ Attitude – 2011 by IFT, during the period from 24th April to 4th May, 2011. In 9 different cities of Pakistan.
The major increase is in call packages from mobile, SMS packages from mobile, GPRS, MMS and SMS, where increase percentage is higher than decrease percentage.
The tabular representation of data also shows that …

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 …

The economic survey of Pakistan has been launched. Federal ministry for finance has launched the pre-budget document, highlights overall performance of economy during the last fiscal year, also given feedback and basic planning. According to the survey, GDP for last fiscal year (2010-2011) was fixed at 4.5%, but due to several challenges like flood which hits Pakistan economy very badly, the GDP reduces to 2.4%. According to survey, Agriculture Sector recorded a growth of 1.2% in 2010-2011, but need support to boost export. The disastrous flood in July 2010 destroyed …

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 …