Nearly 3 in 10 Pakistanis Live Below Poverty Line Amid Economic Challenges
Nearly 29% of Pakistanis live below the poverty line in 2024-25, up from 21.8% in 2018-19, according to analyses based on Pakistan's latest Household Integrated Economic Survey and Social and Living Standards Measurement. The rise in poverty, especially in rural areas, reflects the impact of repeated economic crises, high inflation, the Covid-19 pandemic, and prolonged adjustment measures. Despite some economic growth, inflation-adjusted incomes and consumption have declined, indicating worsening living standards for many households.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (34/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: wion, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–35/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 20 Jul, 05:44 pm. Other outlets followed.
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