Impact of Lowari Tunnel on the Socio-Economic Lives of the People: A Case of District Chitral (Pakistan)

Abstract

This study presents the Socio economics impact of Lowari tunnel on district Chitral. This study has been based on primary data as well as secondary data. For primary data survey design has been selected and for secondary data consulted old written articles, researches and internet websites. A total of 50 samples were taken for the data collection and used simple random sampling technique. After collecting the data statistical analysis has been done and shows the results in the form of frequency tables and bar graphs. This study helps to explore the positive and negative impact of Lowari tunnel on socio economic lives of people Chitral. This study concluded that in time completion and proper maintenance of Lowari tunnel will have a positive impact on the socio-economic lives of the people of the region. The Chitrali community believes that after competition of the Lowari tunnel project, it will lead to regional development and prosperity at large.

Keywords:Socio-Economic Impact, Regional Development, Lowari Tunnel, Chitral.