| Abstract: |
This paper analysis the reasons of poverty, and identifies reduction
strategies developed in Pakistan and its consequences. This exploratory study
uses the secondary data for the analysis. Much has been written on poverty
reduction in Pakistan. So many strategies are prepared and implemented in
Pakistan; we have identified and analyzed these and found that no one is
successful, and in the light of these results, it needs further contribution
for the reduction of poverty. Trends have remained uneven during the study
period. It is found that in 1970s, poverty decreased due to increase in prices
of farm output and increase in remittance. In 1980s poverty decreased due to
zakat distribution, increase in remittance growth in construction and services
sector. Again after 2000 it reduced and much change is seen due to
introduction of Microcredit, Khushhali bank and massive spending on poverty
related and social sector. In the end implication are made for the better
results of strategies and planning. |