Longitudinal Analysis of Sustainable Development in Pakistan: Trends and Hindrances to Youth Development

Abstract

This study examined the longitudinal trends and hindrances to sustainable development in Pakistan, with a specific focus on education, poverty reduction, and gender equality. Using official statistics from various national surveys and reports, the study analyzed inter-provincial development from 2001 to 2020. Content analysis and time series forecasting were used to identify discrepancies and predict future scenarios. Modernization and Path-dependency theories are employed to identify hindrances to development. A secondary data collection method was utilized for this study. The core research objective was to analyze the hindrances to sustainable development in Pakistan, particularly in the areas of education, poverty reduction, and gender equality. The major findings uncovered that in Pakistan despite being a signatory of SDG, there is limited implementation of these goals. Poverty and illiteracy level is high in far-flung areas of the country, especially in Balochistan. Moreover, for youth, there are various challenges like poverty, illiteracy, and gender inequality.