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 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.
World Bank Warns of Rising Poverty in Pakistan Amid Economic and Climate Pressures
The World Bank has warned that poverty is once again on the rise in Pakistan, with more than a quarter of the population now living below the poverty line. Its latest report calls for urgent reforms in education, healthcare, fiscal policy, and climate resilience to prevent further setbacks.