Pakistan at tipping point on poverty: World Bank

The World Bank has issued a warning that Pakistan is on the verge of a poverty crisis, with 40% of the population living below the poverty line. The bank’s policy note, intended as a guide for the new government, highlights the fact that over 12.5 million Pakistanis fell into poverty last year. Poverty levels have risen from 34.2% to 39.4% in recent years, with more people falling below the poverty line.