Islamabad (HRNW) — The picture of sacrifice and economic hardship in Pakistan has grown darker, as a recent government survey reveals that the national poverty rate has surged to 28.8% — meaning nearly one in every three citizens now falls below the poverty line.
The figures have emerged just before the arrival of an International Monetary Fund review mission, raising serious concerns about the country’s economic outlook.
Back in 2018–19, the poverty rate stood at 21.9%, but the latest numbers reflect the toll of six years of economic stagnation — marked by mounting inflation, sluggish growth, devastating floods, global economic pressures, and the continuing effects of International Monetary Fund programs.
This report highlights a sharp contrast between government claims and the IMF-era economic realities, potentially intensifying public frustration over the worsening living conditions.
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