Pakistan Faces Fresh Risks to Its Fragile Poverty Gains

Pakistan’s vulnerable families face renewed hardship as inflation, conflict and adverse weather threaten livelihoods. Previous crises have forced farmers to sell livestock and families to withdraw children from school. The government must strengthen disaster preparedness, protect agricultural incomes and deliver timely financial assistance. Keeping children in education and preventing further livelihood losses are essential to ensuring economic recovery reduces poverty rather than deepening it.