Poverty rate in Pakistan at 29%, economic gap between rich and poor widens Pakistan · 2026-10-30 18:10
A World Bank report cited in the coverage puts Pakistan's poverty rate at 29% in 2025, and says the economic gap between rich and poor has widened.
Pakistan has faced high inflation and recurring economic strain in recent years, and has relied on reform programmes backed by the International Monetary Fund.
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