Pakistan’s poverty rate rises to 28.9 pc amid economic pressures

Inflation And IMF Debt Crisis Drives 70 Million Pakistanis Into Poverty

The ongoing economic crisis in Pakistan has led to alarming levels of poverty, affecting millions. The situation has been exacerbated by prolonged inflation, fiscal mismanagement, and external shocks. According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, approximately 70 million citizens now live below the official poverty line as a result of these deteriorating conditions. The poverty rate in Pakistan has escalated notably in recent years, increasing from …

Pakistan’s poverty rate rises to 28.9 pc amid economic pressures

New Delhi, June 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan's poverty rate has risen sharply over the past six years, reversing more than a decade of progress in poverty reduction, a report has said citing the data from economic survey 2025-26. The survey estimates that the proportion of people living below the poverty line increased from 21.9 per cent in 2018-19 to 28.9 per cent in 2024-25, according to Dawn report. The increase comes after years of steady im…