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ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):The National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) has expanded its nationwide operational footprint to 128 districts, significantly strengthening its outreach in underserved and low Human Development Index (HDI) areas across Pakistan.
Documents available with Wealth Pakistan show that the NCHD is currently operating through 91 district offices and 37 satellite offices, enabling grassroots-level delivery of education, literacy and social development programmes in some of the country’s most remote and marginalised regions.
Province-wise data indicates that Balochistan accounts for 24 district offices and two satellite offices, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has 20 district offices supported by seven satellite offices.
In Sindh, the Commission maintains 21 district offices and three satellite offices, whereas Punjab hosts 20 district offices backed by 15 satellite offices, reflecting the scale of the population and programme demand.
The NCHD has also extended its operations to Gilgit-Baltistan, with two district offices and five satellite offices, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), where four district offices and five satellite offices are operational.
The documents note that district offices have been deliberately established in areas with lower HDI rankings to reduce regional disparities and improve access to education and human development services. Satellite offices operate in remote pockets, particularly in regions facing accessibility constraints or challenging law-and-order conditions.
The NCHD’s expanding operational network is supported by a workforce of 2,257 employees currently working across these districts to implement programmes and deliver services at the community level.
The strengthened district and satellite office network is expected to enhance monitoring, service delivery and local engagement, in line with national goals for inclusive and sustainable development.