COVID-19 In Pakistan: Poverty Reduction Hits A Pause. What More Can Be Done? | Insight

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Published 2020-12-09
Pakistan has made remarkable progress in lifting its people out of poverty in the last 30 years. But COVID-19 has dealt a severe blow to its economy and reversed all the gains it had made in its poverty eradication efforts. An estimated 10 million more people are expected to fall into extreme poverty from the existing 50 million poor people in the country.

Will the government under its leader, Imran Khan be able bring relief to the pandemic stricken poor communities in the country? And can the people of Pakistan cope with the devastating impact of the pandemic?

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All Comments (21)
  • @panthera50
    I once saw a woman complain she could not feed her 4 children. But she was pregnant of her 5th. 🙄
  • @joejoseph4797
    If a honest working family man thinks about selling his kidney, something is wrong with the system. He is not destitue or on drugs etc. Its not his problem. Expenses are more than income.
  • @entityarif8404
    I live in Pakistan, poverty was there before Corona and is there after Corona, there isn't much of a lockdown anymore. The real problem that needs to be addressed with a heavy hand is corruption. Corruption is the reason for poverty because every system created to uplift the poor fails.
  • I feel so bad for poor people, daily labourers, be it India or Pakistan. I can just pray for their well-being
  • @gavindhark7646
    It's not only Pakistan most asian countries are on the same page it's like super rich and super poor stay in the same city it's life
  • It’s too bad for humanity. There are many families. My eyes are full of tear after watching this.
  • I hope these people interviewed were given sufficient payment for sharing their struggles and time. It is really not easy telling the others around the world that they are poor and starving. It would also be helpful if these documentaries not only shed light on the poverty situation but have a call for action: a way to help these people in need.
  • All former Pakistan Government officials are living in London with the wealth of correpted Pakistan money..
  • There are so many kind souls in Pakistan that go out of their way to look out for others in hardships. May Allah reward them!
  • @ahmadin5681
    in every difficulty and suffering there are always people with big hearts and free time to help them. May God bless Rizq Team and all of the people of Pakistan. 🇮🇩❤️🇵🇰
  • As always, I hope they financially compensate the people (poor) that they interviewed!
  • @hippopo900
    Educate the poor not to have too many children or none if they cannot afford, it's same goes to if we cannot afford something don't try to gets it, e.g someone borrow to buy something which can't afford to pay back and end up in trouble later
  • Whole indian subcontinent is same. We have to come out guys!! Lets do our work sincerely
  • @ArsalanArsa
    After seeing this Doc. I can't thank enough Allah(SWT) for giving all the privileges and having the assurance of my next meal.
  • @johnsonbose2876
    It is sad to see this i am a pakistan but i am living in blessed country Canada for the last 46yrs i can feel the pain of poor pakistani specially minorties like Christians hindu etc
  • Stay humble and always try to contribute towards the less fortunate
  • @gamerlegend2822
    Oh! So sad 😔😢🥺love Pakistan 🇵🇰 from Bangladesh 🇧🇩♥️💜❤️🧡💛💚💙
  • @Fly_high138
    People can throw money on dancers and singers but can’t give to some one to survive.
  • @bbbabulal
    What happens when army runs a country