Latest Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal News & Updates

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Poverty in Pakistan has risen to its highest level in 11 years, with nearly 29 per cent of the population now living below the poverty line, according to an official survey released by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal.The report cited by The Express Tribune showed that around 70 million people are living in extreme poverty, based on a monthly poverty line of Rs 8,484, which is considered the minimum amount needed to meet basic needs.The preliminary findings for the fiscal y…