Report Highlights Rising Poverty and Inequality Amid Pakistan's Economic Stabilization

Despite improvements in Pakistan's fiscal balance and current account, a recent report highlights worsening poverty and income inequality, raising concerns about the social impact of economic reforms. The IMF has praised economic stabilization under its support program, but challenges remain, including revenue shortfalls and slow progress on structural reforms. Analysts note that gains in the current account are driven by lower imports and remittances rather than export growth, underscoring a gap between macroeconomic indicators and citizens' hardships.