There are no two opinions that developmental mosaic in Pakistan is lopsided, and regions of the country are not dealt with equally by policymakers. A government report that studied the availability of basic civic amenities has revealed that Balochistan and K-P are vulnerable to the core, whereas Punjab is comparatively well-developed.

The human development index exposes deep gaps in housing, livelihoods, health and education, despite higher provincial revenues, and this is where one can squarely go on to blame governance for the pathetic situation faced by the populace. The vulnerability further soars owing to pestering unemployment, and lack of commutation and communication facilities.

The study, funded by a UK concern, should serve as a basic document for government and policymakers as

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