Pakistan bears region's biggest poverty burden

World Bank says 48% of MENAAP region's extreme poor ...

Pakistan accounts for nearly half of MENAAP’s extreme poor: World Bank

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan accounts for 48 percent of the extreme poor (USD3-a-day) in the Middle East, North Africa,...

Pakistan bears region's biggest poverty burden

World Bank says 48% poor in MENAAP region live in Pakistan

Nearly Half of the Region's Poorest People Live in Pakistan, World Bank

The ongoing US-Iran conflict and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are adding to economic pressures on Pakistan, according to the World Bank’s latest regional economic update. The report highlighted the impact of higher energy costs on countries already facing financial and economic challenges. According to the World Bank, gasoline prices in Pakistan have increased by more than 40%, while diesel prices have also risen by over 40%. Higher f…

World Bank highlights Pakistan’s rising poverty burden

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has projected Pakistan’s economic growth at 3.7 per cent in the current fiscal year, while warning that the country accounts for nearly half of the extrem...