PTI: We halved poverty in two years in KPK while poverty increased in Punjab and Sindh

[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Remarkable achievement of PTI - first time in govt. Our priority was poverty alleviation not simply showcase mega roads' projects. <a href="https://t.co/yBFY9h01rR">pic.twitter.com/yBFY9h01rR</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/905292327090049025">September 6, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Is this correct? Do we take this at face value or is there more to the statistics...

 

[Syed1]

Big fan of Immy... but this doesn't seem true

 

[GBK_Fan]

Why have KP's poor emigrated to Punjab and Singh?

 

[Muhammad10]

Some further details:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PTI's success in KP's poverty reduction was the result of many initiatives: merit based recruitment created a level playing field for all <a href="https://t.co/C2j8wyFX5D">https://t.co/C2j8wyFX5D</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/905293209684860928">September 6, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Better public schools & reformed health service in govt hospitals; health cards for the poor; <a href="https://t.co/Jsu0aNuzL7">https://t.co/Jsu0aNuzL7</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/905293790193352704">September 6, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Micro-hydel projects in remote areas providing cheap elec for local ppl; environment-friendly <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BillionTreeTsunami?src=hash">#BillionTreeTsunami</a> providing jobs to locals; <a href="https://t.co/icdIV9qlMH">https://t.co/icdIV9qlMH</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/905294840199606276">September 6, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A professional depoliticised police force which has created a more secure environment & has drawn investment into KP. <a href="https://t.co/nCnUevOIE4">https://t.co/nCnUevOIE4</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/905295420913586179">September 6, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It is the success of a holistic ppl-centric approach by PTI's govt that has led to reduction of poverty in KP. <a href="https://t.co/dp5MHcSRx5">https://t.co/dp5MHcSRx5</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/905295854596128772">September 6, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[Waseem]

I am not too sure how a provincial government can reduce poverty in a province without federal government.

I think the figures were not produced by PTI or KPK government as somoene on twitter posted link to official Pakistan government website but i am still not sure how certain steps taken by provincial government can reduce poverty to such levels.

Investment due to improved law and order makes sense but still can't reduce poverty by 50%?

 

[Leo23]

pti social media team is too strong

i am afraid the ground realities are different

 

[the Great Khan]

well the source is in the graphic. Instead of making gossipy comments just go to the source and see for yourselves?

 

[Black Zero]

Poor people leaving KPK and Balouchistan
and going to Punjab and Sind.

 

[Black Zero]

well the source is in the graphic. Instead of making gossipy comments just go to the source and see for yourselves?

I have tried and was able to verify the claim:

 

[the Great Khan]

I have tried and was able to verify the claim:
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lol, well I found the site and went through some of the reports. I'm not sure where they've got these stats from so some of you statisticians can help Im sure.

site is www.pbs.gov.pk

I cant find the numbers for 2015/2016..I think the PTI (who I support by the way) may be having a bit of political fun with these stats..

 

[the Great Khan]

hold on I found the report:

http://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default...ons/hies15-16/write up 15-16-HIES-final_0.pdf

 

[Black Zero]

hold on I found the report:

http://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default...ons/hies15-16/write up 15-16-HIES-final_0.pdf

As i understand, population is divided in to 5 groups of 20% (1st group being the poorest) so percentage wise, its 20% for every province.

number in the table (page#34) tells "Consumption expenditure is used as a proxy to assess people’s welfare. ", so imo, lower number means less welfare for this group.

so situation deteriorated for KP and Baluchistan.

 

[Buffet]

How can you have reduce poverty by 50% in just 2 years? Realistically, it takes much longer and I am going by numbers from many countries.

 

[the Great Khan]

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As i understand, population is divided in to 5 groups of 20% (1st group being the poorest) so percentage wise, its 20% for every province.

number in the table (page#34) tells "Consumption expenditure is used as a proxy to assess people’s welfare. ", so imo, lower number means less welfare for this group.

so situation deteriorated for KP and Baluchistan.

the table they've shown is one they have created themselves from the stats in the report imho. I couldnt find the exact table. Although looking at other reports on the website KP is the only province that has an upward trend in education,services, etc. Personally i would wait till 2018 to properly assess the KP govt. That way you have at least three years of stats..