Pakistan’s poverty deepens as unemployment continues to rise, survey finds
- Pakistan’s poverty rate rose from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, its Economic Survey said.
- Millions of people are struggling to afford food, housing and other basic needs.
- Families in villages are facing greater financial hardship than those living in cities.
- Unemployment rose to 7.1%, leaving nearly 59 lakh people without jobs.
Source: ap7am.com
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