Geographical targeting can make poverty alleviation more effective by directing resources to the areas most in need. Yet Pakistan has lacked systematic poverty maps or deprivation indices, leaving interventions ad‑hoc and fragmented. This study develops a Spatial Deprivation Index (SDI) using census data to identify pockets of multi‑dimensional poverty across districts. By documenting these patterns, the report provides evidence to inform policies aimed at reducing deprivation and promoting balanced development.
