Which sector is known as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy?

Correct answer: Agriculture. Agriculture is called the backbone of Pakistan’s economy because it supports food, jobs, and raw materials for industry.

Background: Agriculture contributes about a quarter of GDP.

• Services: Services is the largest sector by size, but agriculture is called the backbone.
• Industry: Industry depends on agriculture for many raw materials.
• Labour: Labour is a factor of production, not a sector.

Did you know? It employs roughly 37% of the labour force.

Memory trick: Backbone = agriculture.