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  2. Poverty in Pakistan - Wikipedia

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    Pakistan generally has a low Gini coefficient and therefore a decent distribution of income (relatively lower inequality). [12] In 2015, 24.3% Pakistanis lived below Pakistan's definition of poverty. [13] Statistics vary due to the definition of poverty. According to the World Bank, poverty in Pakistan fell from 64.3% in 2001 to 24.3% in 2015 ...

  3. Ehsaas Programme - Wikipedia

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    The Ehsaas Programme was the flagship social protection measure to lead towards a welfare state that is embodied in the Constitution of Pakistan.Its aim was to create precision safety nets, promote financial inclusion and access to digital services, support women's economic empowerment, focus on the central role of human capital formation for poverty eradication, economic growth, and ...

  4. Standard of living in Pakistan - Wikipedia

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    According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), 24.3% lived below the national poverty line in 2015. [5] Poor governance, political insecurity, and religious persecution have further added to the issues faced by the average Pakistani family. The unemployment rate in Pakistan stood at roughly 6.42 percent.

  5. EXCLUSIVE-Pakistan's deficit and poverty rate to soar due to ...

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    Pakistan's fiscal deficit will be significantly worse than projected this fiscal year, with the fallout from the novel coronavirus pandemic pushing millions into unemployment and poverty ...

  6. Literacy in Pakistan - Wikipedia

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    The data reveals that the literacy rate of Indonesia is 90%, Malaysia is 89% and Pakistan is 62.8%, which is significantly lower in compared to the other two countries. In comparison to these other two countries, Pakistan has the more poverty and inequality within its country. It only makes sense that it has the lowest literacy rate because of ...

  7. Pakistani economic crisis (2022–present) - Wikipedia

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    Pakistan has experienced an economic crisis as part of the 2022 political unrest. It has caused severe economic challenges for months due to which food, gas and oil prices have risen. As of 1 February 2025 Pakistan inflation rate recorded 2.4% lowest in 9 years. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused fuel prices to rise worldwide. Excessive ...

  8. List of countries by income inequality - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of countries and territories by income inequality metrics, as calculated by the World Bank, UNU-WIDER, OCDE, and World Inequality Database, based on different indicators, like Gini coefficient and specific income ratios.

  9. Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division (Pakistan)

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    The Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division is a division of the Cabinet Secretariat in Pakistan that was established in 2020. It's responsible for formulating and implementing policies and programs aimed at reducing poverty, improving social safety nets, and providing assistance to vulnerable segments of society.