2012 Index of Economic freedom

Pakistan’s economic freedom score is 54.7, making its economy the 122nd freest in the 2012 Index. Its score is 0.4 point lower than last year, with declines in freedom from corruption and investment freedom. Pakistan is ranked 24th out of 41 countries in the Asia–Pacific region, and its overall score is below the world and regional averages.

The Pakistani government has demonstrated little commitment to much-needed economic reform. Efforts in key areas have been marginal at best. Measures to strengthen management of public finances and reform outmoded economic structures have met institutional resistance and bureaucratic delays. Overall reform progress lags significantly behind other countries in the region.

Social and political instability continues to prevent meaningful progress in economic development, and conditions have deteriorated over the past year. Property rights are severely undercut by a weak judiciary susceptible to political interference and rampant corruption. In dealing with the aftermath of devastating 2010 floods, the government’s response has fallen far short of adequate.

Full Report (Pakistan) : Pakistan Economy: Facts, Data, & Analysis on Economic Freedom
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