Pakistan Poverty Hits 11-Year High as Income Inequality Reaches 27-Year Peak
Latest survey reveals Pakistan’s poverty rises to 29%, with 70 million people living below the poverty line and income inequality at a 27-year high, highlighting declining real incomes and consumption over seven years.
World Inequality Report 2026 Highlights Persistent Income and Wealth Gaps in Pakistan
Pakistan continues to face entrenched income and wealth inequality, with the top 10% earning 42% of income and holding 59% of wealth, according to the World Inequality Report 2026.
World Bank Projects 3% GDP Growth for Pakistan, Flags Slow Reforms and Persistent Poverty
The World Bank warns that Pakistan’s slow structural reforms limit diversification, job creation, and income growth. GDP is projected at 3% in FY2025, with a modest poverty reduction, highlighting the need for accelerated economic reforms to improve living standards.