An Assessment of Subjective Well-Being of Inter-Provincial Migrant Workers in Balochistan, Pakistan

In this study, we have attempted to measure subjective well-being of the inter-provincial migrant workers in the capital city (Quetta) of Balochistan, Pakistan. The primary data was collected through questionnaire survey from 400 migrants. The data was analyzed through Excel and SPSS software. Results revealed that the index values of personal security was low. The index value of health was of medium level. The indicators of basic materials, social relations, and freedom of choice and action of had high index values. The resultant overall human well-being index value was also of medium level. The low value of personal security and health indices and medium level of basic material, social relations, freedom of choice and action and the overall human well-being index values of the migrants suggests that the policy makers should take serious steps for upraising the well-being of the inter-provincial migrants.