Ipsos Survey Shows 84% Pakistanis Reluctant to Invest as Economic Optimism Remains Low
Latest Ipsos survey reveals weak economic sentiment in Pakistan, with 84% reluctant to invest and only one in four viewing the economy as strong despite modest recovery from 2024 lows.
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.
Pakistan Consumer Confidence Index Declines in Q1 FY2025–26 but Stays Higher Than Last Year
Pakistan’s Consumer Confidence Index fell quarter-on-quarter in Q1 FY2025–26 amid inflation and job concerns, but remained significantly higher year on year, reflecting cautious optimism among consumers.