Scientific Research and Development. Economics Scientific Research and Development. Economics Научные исследования и разработки. Экономика 2587-9111 936 10.12737/1947 Общие вопросы Сommon questions Общие вопросы Analysis of the business climate in the modern Pakistan Анализ бизнес-климата в современном Пакистане Уэйт Джейсон Waite Jason Палей Курт Pahl Kurt Хеберт Селеста Hebert Celeste Мехтабдин Халид Mehtabdin Khalid mehtabdk@strose.edu

кандидат экономических наук;

candidate of economic sciences;

 Кочиэн Эндрю Kochian Andrew Университет Св. Розы The College of Saint Rose 03 12 2013 03 12 2013 1 6 24 32 https://naukaru.ru/en/nauka/article/936/view

Исследован деловой климат, с которым сталкивается организация, рассматривая возможность ведения бизнеса в современном Пакистане. Исследование включает анализ рисков и возможности с экономической, политической и культурной точки зрения. Ведение бизнеса в Пакистане стало опасным из-за факторов, которые обусловлены геополитической ситуацией в регионе. То, что мы обнаружили посредством нашего SWOT-анализа, показывает, что у делового сектора Пакистана есть много угроз и возможностей. Напряженность в регионе, возможно, самая большая угроза и стране в целом и ее способности обеспечить устойчивость развития бизнеса. Враждебное окружение, вместе с напряженными связями с Америкой и другими странами, такими как Индия, затрудняет ведение бизнеса в Пакистане. Если Пакистан хочет создать возможности роста в деловом секторе, он должен прекратить поддержку террористов, заключить мир с Индией, упрочить политическое положение как демократического государства, создать возможности для предпринимателей. Образованию должно уделяться самое большое внимание, чтобы создать слой современных предпринимателей в стране.

The business climate which the organization faces is investigated, considering possibility of business in modern Pakistan. The study includes risks and opportunities found from both an economic, political, and cultural perspective. Doing business in Pakistan has become a risky endeavour because of environmental factors, which are due to the geopolitical situation around the region. What we have discovered through our SWOT analysis is that Pakistan’s business sector has many threats and opportunities, and the hostility in the region is perhaps the greatest threat to both the country and its ability to conduct business in a stable way. The hostile environment, coupled with strained ties with America and other nations, such as India, will make business in Pakistan a difficult ordeal. If Pakistan wants to create growth opportunities in the business sector, it has to cease the support of terrorists, make peace with India, and enhance their political standing as a democratic state to create opportunities for entrepreneurs. Education has to be given the utmost priority in order to create these entrepreneurs for the business sector.

 Бизнес-климат факторы среды бизнеса SWOT-анализ риск угрозы возможности перспективы. Business environment factors of business environment SWOT-analysis risk threats opportunities prospects.

IntroductionBorne of a desire to provide a homeland for Muslims of the former British Raj, Pakistan is a nation of contrasts. It has been ruled both democratically and autocratically, on and off, for decades. Its economy is stable and improving, yet suffers from corruption and high inflation. Its military wages a formal war against terrorists in remote areas while being accused of aiding those very same terrorists. An anti-American feeling has swept the country despite constant acceptance of foreign aid from the US. In many ways, its infrastructure is superior to some of its larger neighbors, yet it cannot provide electricity to its citizens on a regular basis. It relies heavily on agriculture thanks to its large irrigation system, but that system has been betrayed by two consecutive years of devastating floods. It possesses one of the world’s largest labor forces, though it is estimated a majority of that workforce cannot read. The government is technically secular, yet the Islamic religion plays a critical role in its culture.It is within this framework that a venture looking to conduct business in Pakistan must consider both the opportunities and the pitfalls. In its most recent survey, the World Bank ranked Pakistan only 105th of 183 economies for Doing Business. Most challenges relate to civic needs and requirements, such as paying taxes, registering property, enforcing contracts and, as mentioned, getting electricity. On the other hand, an enterprising organization might be able to profit from a populace thirsty for employment and the spoils of a growing economy.The following study of Pakistani society looks at the current state of the country’s economy and its political picture. We also take a look at the overall strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats a business would face in Pakistan. We conclude with a look at Pakistani culture and the role of the Islamic religion. In doing so, we discovered a nation that presents significant risks to business while also providing the opportunity for considerable reward.

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