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Balochistan has recorded the highest poverty rate in Pakistan, with nearly half of its population now living below the poverty line, according to findings presented in the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26.
Balochistan, Pakistan
Who
residents of Balochistan, Pakistan
What
Balochistan has recorded the highest poverty rate in Pakistan, with nearly half of its population now living below the poverty line, according to findings presented in the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:13:01 GMT · 2h 0m ago
Where
Balochistan, Pakistan ·
Why
The high poverty rate is driven by administrative neglect, inflation, and trade curbs, which have led to nearly half the population lacking basic services.
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The escalating economic distress in Balochistan, evidenced by a 47% poverty rate, significantly surpasses the national average and impacts nearly one in two residents, leading to public protests over unemployment and a severe lack of essential services across the resource-rich province.
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2 events in this thread- Currently Reading2h 0m agoBalochistan has recorded the highest poverty rate in Pakistan, with nearly half of its population now living below the poverty line, according to findings presented in the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26.
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