Stark Human Development Divide Plagues Punjab, Fueling Unrest and Inequality
The article looks at how well different areas in Punjab, Pakistan are doing in terms of education, health, and income. They made rankings for 35 districts based on these factors. They found big differences between districts, with places like Rawalpindi and Lahore having high development and others like Bahawalpur and Rajanpur lagging behind. Some districts did better in non-income measures than in income, showing that money isn't the only factor for development. The study suggests that these gaps need attention from policymakers to prevent rivalry and distrust. It points to districts in the West and South of Punjab as needing special help to improve their human development.