The Nation ran also ran story on Tuesday saying Pakistan's ranking among 182 countries went down by three points to 141 on the Human Development Index (HDI) of the United Nations, which measures achievements in terms of life expectancy, educational attainment and adjusted real income.
In 2008, Pakistan ranked 138 in the HDI and in 2007 it was placed at 136. The HDI forms part of the Human Development Report 2007, a flagship study produced annually by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It was released in Bangkok and at UN Headquarters in New York on Sunday.
According to the report India finished a poor 134 on the HDI - a total of six points down from last year's 128. Rankings of other South Asian countries are: Bangladesh: 146 (140 in 2008); Sri Lanka: 102 (99 in 2008);
In 2008, Pakistan ranked 138 in the HDI and in 2007 it was placed at 136. The HDI forms part of the Human Development Report 2007, a flagship study produced annually by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It was released in Bangkok and at UN Headquarters in New York on Sunday.
According to the report India finished a poor 134 on the HDI - a total of six points down from last year's 128. Rankings of other South Asian countries are: Bangladesh: 146 (140 in 2008); Sri Lanka: 102 (99 in 2008);
