WB Readjusts Poverty Line in Pakistan at 44.7%

Over 44% Pakistanis now below poverty line under new WB threshold

Over 107m Pakistnis are living below poverty line.Over 39m included in extreme poverty category.New figures reflect updated international thresholds.ISLAMABAD: A sizeable 44.7% of Pakistan's population is now considered to be living...

45pc of Pakistanis live below poverty line: WB

Poverty assessments revised to reflect changes in cost of living and consumption habits.

WB readjusts poverty line in Pakistan at 44.7%

The World Bank has adjusted upward the income levels in an effort to measure global poverty, which has also pushed the percentage of Pakistanis living in poverty by to 44.7% — an outcome that may not still be fully reflecting the harsh ground realities due to the use of seven years old survey data. The Washington-based lender on Thursday released its new international poverty line to reflect changes in the prices of goods and services and their …

Pakistan’s poverty headcount jumps to 44.7% under new World Bank threshold - Profit by Pakistan Today

Updated global poverty lines reflect price changes, but experts warn figures rely on outdated 2018-19 data

World Bank raises poverty threshold, reveals 44.7% of Pakistanis now living in poverty

The World Bank has revised its global poverty assessment criteria, resulting in a significant increase in Pakistan’s reported poverty rate—from 39.8% to

Pakistan’s poverty rate increased from 39.8pc to 44.7pc, WB report

F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has released a new assessment on poverty in Pakistan, revealing that the poverty rate has increased from 39.8% to 44.7%. According to the WB’s report, under the new criteria, 44.7% of Pakistan’s population is living in poverty, whereas under the old standard, the rate was 39.8%. Based on this revised methodology, approximately 107.9 million Pakistanis are classified as poor. The report clarifies that wh…