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40% of Pakistanis now live below poverty line: World Bank

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Pakistan is battling a major poverty crisis, with 40% of its population currently living below the poverty line, news outlet Dawn reported, citing a World Bank report. Furthermore, the international financial institution's report also suggested the country needs to go over its policy decisions, which are driven heavily by the vested interests of the business, military, and political leaders.