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political conditions, unsteady law and order situation, unrestricted inflation, and turmoil in the
international financial market. In spite of these reasons, the Pakistan economy posted a robust growth
rate of 5.8 percent in 2007-08 as against 6.8 percent last year and this year‟s target of 7.2 percent.
When viewed in the medium-term perspective, Pakistan growth performance is still striking, with real
GDP growing at an average rate of 7.0 percent per annum over the last five years (2004-2008).
Growth of this magnitude not only shows its resilience but also provides an optimistic outlook
regarding regaining the growth momentum through a combination of adjustments and reform 3 .
According to official sources, per capita income was $1,085 in 2008 as compared to $925 in 2007. A
decline in poverty from 32.6 percent in 2003/2004 to 24 percent in 2006/2007 has been reflected ibid.
7. Climate. Most of Pakistan has a generally dry climate and receives less than 250 mm of
rain per year, although the northern and southern areas have a noticeable climatic difference. The
average annual temperature is around 27 Celcius. However temperatures vary with elevation from 30
degree C to -10 degree C during the coldest months in the mountains and Northern Areas to 50
degree C in the warmest months in parts of Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. Mid-December to March
is dry and cool, April to June is hot with 25-50 percent humidity, July to September is the wet
monsoon season, and October to November is the dry post-monsoon season with high temperatures
nationwide.
3 Pakistan Economic Survey 2007-2008, Government of Pakistan