# Poverty in Pakistan rises to 28.9%

Poverty in Pakistan rose to 28.9% in 2024-25. Government considers revising poverty measurement to include climate shocks and barriers to opportunity. A World Bank report highlights Pakistan as a key location for extreme poverty in the region.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2637469/poverty-climbs-back-to-289

#poverty #pakistan #climate #economic #development

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