Socio-Economic Disparities in Balochistan, Pakistan – A Multivariate Analysis

Malaysian Journal of Society and Space, 7 Issue 4 (38-50), 2011

13 Pages Posted: 22 Dec 2015

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Syed Nawaz Ul-Huda

Government of Pakistan

Farkhunda Burke

University of Karachi

Muhammad Azam

Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology

Date Written: December 21, 2015

Abstract

The causative agents of social and economic inequalities may be multivariate ranging from natural to man-made factors which have varying degrees of susceptibilities to reduction. Efforts of their dilution entail strenuous efforts starting from an understanding of the causative factors, to creating awareness especially among planners whose task is to henceforth channelize resources for its minimization. The present study is an analysis of the multivariate factors responsible for creating both social and economic inequality in Balochistan, considered as one of the most backward provinces of Pakistan. With the help of Multivariate Analysis, a highly advanced econometric method, the causes of disparity in Balochistan have been identified, presented in the form of factors, which have been used as a guideline for suggesting solutions for ameliorating the vicious prevalent condition. The results indicated that a well guided, integrated and sustainable planning prior to total implementation is imperative.

Keywords: income, infrastructure, multivariate analysis, urbanization, socio-economic inequalities, spatial disparities

Suggested Citation

Ul-Huda, Syed Nawaz and Burke, Farkhunda and Azam, Muhammad, Socio-Economic Disparities in Balochistan, Pakistan – A Multivariate Analysis (December 21, 2015). Malaysian Journal of Society and Space, 7 Issue 4 (38-50), 2011, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2706561

Syed Nawaz Ul-Huda (Contact Author)

Government of Pakistan ( email )

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Farkhunda Burke

University of Karachi

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Muhammad Azam

Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology

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Karachi, Sindh 744000
Pakistan

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