Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:00pm on 09 Jun 2025,Monday International
New World Bank data highlights a sharp contrast between India and Pakistan in tackling poverty. Between 2012 and 2022, India reduced extreme poverty from 27.1% to 5.3%, lifting 269 million people out of hardship—more than Pakistan’s entire population. In contrast, Pakistan’s extreme poverty rose from 4.9% to 16.5% between 2017 and 2021. Experts blame Pakistan’s military-dominated governance and misallocation of global aid toward defense and terror infrastructure. Meanwhile, India’s rise as the world’s fourth-largest economy showcases a focus on growth and welfare. Diplomats warn that without structural reform, Pakistan’s economic crisis will worsen despite repeated international bailouts. (PC: NDTV)
