Annual budgets do not reach the facilities suffering from lack of basic services like clean water, sanitation and good roads ...

Pakistan, May 6 -- In the dusty corners of Pakistan's war-torn regions, poverty is not just an economic condition; it is a harsh, visible reality etched into every wall, every field, and every face.

The World Bank recently released a comprehensive review of Pakistan’s poverty and welfare trends since the early 2000s. The assessment has raised concerns about Pakistan’s economy, saying that the ...

The poor are not a faceless group, but a diverse tapestry of individuals and families, each facing unique constraints and requiring tailored solutions. Pakistan saw notable poverty reduction from 2001 ...

Despite global efforts to improve housing and reduce urban poverty, slums remain a defining feature of many fast-growing cities in the developing world. ・Slums persist as a major issue in many ...

Millions of people in Lagos live in slums. Slums typically have poor housing infrastructure and sanitation, and limited access to education, health facilities and clean drinking water. These ...