There were 310 billionaires in Pakistan in 2012, increasing to 416 in 2013. It was projected that by 2014 there would be 557 billionaires. The growth in billionaires was expected to positively impact the economy through increased taxes, specialized businesses, capital formation, investment, and job creation, especially for youth. Key sectors benefiting included sports, real estate, industry, banking, education, and media. A TV program called "1000 Arabpati" was proposed to educate people on becoming millionaires within 5 years, sponsored by organizations supporting small/medium enterprises and capital markets. When asked, an expert responded that more billionaires would likely foster sustainable development under a free market as long as the government provided some guidance and direction towards

1. Pakistani Billionaires
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2. 2012
There were 310 billionaires in
Pakistan.
2013
There were 416 billionaires in
Pakistan.
There will be 557 billionaires in
Pakistan.
2014

3. • Taxes for development
• Specialized businesses
• Capital formation
• Investment inflow
• Jobs for youth
• Higher exports
Macro Impact
• Sports
• Real Estate Builders
• Industrialists
• Banks
• Education Institutes
• Media
Strategic Sectors

4. 1K Arabpati
A TV program must be started on
channels to educate MBAs and youth
to become millionaire within 5 years.
This program “1000 Arabpati” can be
sponsored by UNIDO, SMEDA and
SECP.
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Q: Will more billionaires foster
sustainable economic development in
Pakistan?
A: Government believes in free market
economy. With little direction,
billionaires will foster planned
sustainable development and green
growth.
Q: Are poor against the rich in
Pakistan?
A: No. More rich persons mean more
resources for economic growth.
Q: Should FBR publish directory of 500
Big Taxpayers of Pakistan?
A: Yes.
Q: Should SECP publish directory of
private companies?
A: Yes. It will inform capital volume and
growth trends.
Discussion
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