The questions concerning the prevalence of poverty and the deepening gulf between rich and poor have always been the burning issues all over the world. These issues, irrespective of their causation factors, bear far reaching economic and political consequences. The federation of Pakistan...

This paper attempts to estimate Pakistan’s trade potential, using the gravity model of trade. Panel data for the period 1981-2005 across 42 countries is employed in the analysis. The coefficients obtained from the model are then used to predict the country’s trade potential worldwide as well...

The State of Swat was quite prosperous, self- sufficient in resources and famous for good governance. The revenue system was economical and comprehensive. The Ushr on agricultural produce and livestock was the major sources of revenue. The collection and distribution mechanism had certain unique...