Dr. Mahbub ul Haq

Dr. Mahbub ul Haq was a prominent Pakistani economist and a key figure in the formulation of Pakistan's economic policies during the 1960s and 1970s. He is best known for his role in advocating for the concept of human development and for introducing the Human Development Index (HDI), which measures a country's average achievements in health, education, and income. His work emphasized the importance of social justice and equitable distribution of wealth within the framework of economic growth. Dr. Haq served as the Chief Economist at the Planning Commission of Pakistan and held various positions in international organizations, contributing significantly to development economics and policy-making in the developing world.