Comparisons
Balochistan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Pakistan: Islamabad and Federally Administered Tribal Ar
Balochistan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Balochistan rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Balochistan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Quetta, Turbat and Zhob. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Quetta followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Turbat followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zhob followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Balochistan fare in comparison to others in Pakistan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Balochistan was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Pakistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Balochistan ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Balochistan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Balochistan is Qila Khudabadan with an SNDi of 4.96, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Sibi with an SNDi of 2.31, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Sibi, Qila Khudabadan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Balochistan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Balochistan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Quetta, Turbat and Zhob. Out of the three cities, Turbat and Zhob do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Turbat followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zhob followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Balochistan is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Pakistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Balochistan ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.