Each province has been ranked on its citizens living below the poverty line, which is defined as living on less than $2 a day.
With Balochistan lacking basic needs, the province has further fallen down in terms of sustainability and is on top of the poverty index. In Qilla Abdullah, 96% are living below their means making it the poorest part of Pakistan.
According to the report, after Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa ranks second in the provincial level with 49% of people identified as living in poor standards.
Kohistan in the report was identified as one of the most deprived part of KP where 95% of people lack basic needs, making it the second poorest rural area after Qilla Abdullah.
Published in Daily Times, February 21st 2018.
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