A significant discrepancy in poverty statistics has come to light as the World Bank and Pakistani government agencies present conflicting figures on the number of impoverished citizens in Pakistan.
According to the latest data from the World Bank, a staggering 40 percent of Pakistan’s population, exceeding 90.5 million people, currently lives below the poverty line.
The World Bank defines individuals earning less than Rs1,940 per day as “impoverished”.
This alarming figure has surged by 1.5 million in just one year, highlighting the dire situation faced by a large portion of the nation’s residents. The conflicting reports have sparked a nationwide debate on the actual extent of poverty in Pakistan and the effectiveness of current poverty alleviation measures.
