Global Hunger Index 2026: Pakistan ranks 106th out of 122, reports one of the poorest performances in South Asia
Pakistan ranked 106th out of 122 in the Global Hunger Index 2026, marking one of the poorest performances in South Asia. The report revealed that 16.1% of the population is undernourished, with 33.6% of children under five stunted and 9.8% wasted. The worsening food security crisis, driven by economic instability and climate shocks, highlights urgent needs for intervention.