World Bank warns Pakistan as poverty rate rises

Arecent World Bank (WB) report has raised alarms over the increasing poverty rate in Pakistan, emphasis-ing the urgency for long-term, inclusive reforms to safeguard the country’s most vulnerable communities, according to Dawn.

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According to the latest report, the poverty rate has increased by 7% over the past three years, standing at 25.3% as of 2024-25.

The report, titled “Reclaiming Momentum Towards Prosperity: Pakistan’s Poverty, Equity and Resilience Assessment,” represents the first in-depth examination of poverty and welfare in Pakistan in more than two decades, as highlighted by Dawn in its coverage.

The study utilises over 25 years of data from household surveys, spatial analysis, projections, and various administrative sources.