The study represents an in-depth assessment of socioeconomic impacts of industrialization of Islamabad district on the surrounding areas in three concentric zones. Results of the study have clearly revealed that industrialization did not only open up additional employment avenues resulting in increased household incomes but also induced significant socioeconomic and attitudinal changes in the life style of the people of the area. It was found that the distance from the point of industrial activity was an important factor in determining the extent of impact on communities of the rural areas. It was observed to be greater and widespread up to 8 km radius compared with 8-16 km and beyond 16 km, where it steadily declined.
Khurshid AIi Quraishi, Ch. Muhammad Aslam, Malik Ikram AIi. (1994) SOCIOECONOMIC EFFECf OF .INDUSTRIALIZATION ON THE SURROUNDING RURAL AREAS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO AGRICULTURE: A CASE STUDY OF ISLAMAHAD DISTRICT, , Volume 31, Issue 3.
