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The World Bank challenges Pakistan's poverty claims, citing limited gains and worsening rural hardship despite projected GDP growth.
The World Bank disputes Pakistan’s claims of poverty reduction, stating only limited groups have seen minor gains while rural populations face worsening hardship.
Projected national poverty dropped to 22.2% in FY2025 from 25.3%, but these figures are estimates, not survey-based.
Rural poverty remains more than double urban levels due to stagnant agriculture, informal employment, and lasting impacts from the pandemic, 2022 floods, and inflation.
Despite a projected 3% GDP growth, the Bank warns Pakistan’s economic model is insufficient for sustainable development, citing stalled progress since 2015 and nearly 40% child stunting.
Upcoming household surveys will replace years of projections with accurate data.
El Banco Mundial desafía las afirmaciones de pobreza de Pakistán, citando ganancias limitadas y empeoramiento de las dificultades rurales a pesar del crecimiento proyectado del PIB.