Pakistan is facing a severe economic crisis with the poverty rate climbing to 28.9%. Inflation has pushed the monthly per capita poverty line from PKR 3,757 to PKR 8,484. The education sector is heavily impacted, with the budget slashed from PKR 1,251 billion to 962 billion for 2025. Balochistan remains the poorest province, and rural areas are suffering more than urban centers. Literacy stands at 63%, while one-third of children are out of school. Ongoing tensions in the Middle East further threaten foreign exchange remittances, potentially worsening the crisis. https://odia.oneindia.com/international/pakistan-the-country-with-the-highest-poverty-rate-breaks-all-records-for-poverty-124847.html #creator program