Pakistan poised to become Asian Tiger, UPI

WASHINGTON: Pakistan, according to one commentator, is poised to join China and India as one of Asia's new “tiger” economies.A commentary released by United Press International (UPI) said Pakistan has enjoyed US financial support that has paved the way for new private investment and is turning the country's period of military rule into an economic success story. “The publication Monday of the Pakistan government's budget demonstrates this dramatic change in the country's financial fortunes, with surging growth and new investment plans that suggest the world's second most populous Islamic nation is poised to join China and India as one of Asia's new ‘tiger’ economies. For more details:http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006%5C06%5C06%5Cstory_6-6-2006_pg5_13