The study assessesliving standards deprivation by determining each indicator of MPI's absolute and relative contribution in overall poverty for the periods 2011 and 2014 using MICS data and the Alkire-Foster method for four districts, namely Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura and Nankana of Lahore...

The study investigated the linkages between education, poverty and economic growth in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Panel data for the period of 1995-96 to 2012-13 was used. The findings confirmed positive relationship between education and economic growth, while poverty is found to...