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Despite unfavourable conditions, certain sectors registered growth and kindled hopes for a recovery The national economy went through a turbulent phase during the year 2020 and for the first time there was a 0.4 per cent contraction. The impact of Covid-19 spread and the consequent lockdowns was severe and affected almost every aspect of life. The government took certain measures to keep people safe from the onslaught of the pandemic as well as imminent hunger. Its major concern was that a total lockdown could lead to the loss of livelihood for millions of Pakistanis. Partial closures were introduced therefore and the industry, agriculture and construction were exempted. ....