Investigating the Poverty Human Capital and Economic Development Nexus in Dera Ghazi Khan Division: An Econometric Analysis

Abstract

The present study focuses on the D. G. Khan division, which is one of the important divisions of Southern Punjab, Pakistan. Being less developed, this study tries to find out different factors that can contribute to the betterment of this region. The study was based on primary data collected during the year 2019. The findings revealed that human capital is the most significant factor that can contribute to alleviating poverty and promoting the development of the D.G. Khan division.