I will now elaborate on the forces and factors which might be directly or indirectly related to the future performance and standing of the financial system of Pakistan. BIS Review 42/2006  1  Macroeconomic performance and priorities Financial system of any country has an intrinsic relationship and needs to be shaped in accordance with the broader economic needs, structure and policies.
Considering this interdependence, it is imperative to assess the behavior and trends of the key macroeconomic indicators while drawing the emerging contours of the financial system. In this respect, the major indicators of the economy during the last few years have shown robust performance.