Isn’t the fault actually in our stars? |
In the previous article, the current situation of Pakistan’s declining HDI ranking was discussed through facts and figures. However, it was felt that some concrete solutions should also be provided in detail, as these are at the very heart of policy writings.
Although it was tried to cover as much as in the previous piece, but due to the paucity of space, it was not done in detail. Before prescribing any solutions, understand the problems is a prerequisite – and that begins with presenting the facts. No viable solutions can be offered without diagnosing the problems accurately. That is why mention of facts provides us with the way it ought to be. What practical solutions should be taken to address the exacerbating human development crisis in Pakistan?
Since the precarious situation of HDI in Pakistan has already been discussed, here more focus will be on the solutions. Firstly, there’s urgent need for rebalancing of national priorities. Pakistan spends around one per cent of its GDP on education (0.8 percent from July to March FY2024-25) and only 0.9 percent on health, while defence expenditure consistently exceeds both combined.
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