World Bank: Poverty in Pakistan Rises by 7% in Three Years
Islamabad,Poverty in Pakistan has surged to 25.3% in 2025, up from 18.3% in 2022, according to a new World Bank report. The Bank noted that between 2011 and 2021, household incomes in Pakistan grew by only 2–3%, reflecting sluggish economic progress. The World Bank’s Country Director warned that without structural reforms and social safety nets,…
Islamabad,Poverty in Pakistan has surged to 25.3% in 2025, up from 18.3% in 2022, according to a new World Bank report.
The Bank noted that between 2011 and 2021, household incomes in Pakistan grew by only 2–3%, reflecting sluggish economic progress. The World Bank’s Country Director warned that without structural reforms and social safety nets, millions more could slip below the poverty line.
