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Pakistan's Global Hunger Index Rank: Key Insights & Analysis

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Pakistan's Global Hunger Index Rank: Key Insights & Analysis

Pakistan has dropped to 90th position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) from 86th in 2020, a rating that places the country among the countries where hunger is a significant concern. This reversal highlights the persistent and complex food insecurity challenges faced by millions of Pakistanis. The GHI is based on four key indicators – undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting, and child mortality – which together shed light on the severity of hunger in different countries. The situation in Pakistan is a worrying one, with widespread poverty, limited access to nutritious food, and poor healthcare services exacerbating the problem.

According to the 2021 Global Hunger Index Report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Pakistan's score dropped from 24.3 in 2020 to 28.3 in 2021. This places the country in the "alarming" category, indicating a severe level of hunger or the specter of hunger. Food insecurity, a situation where households might struggle to access adequate food for an active and healthy life, affects approximately 70 million people, roughly 36% of the population. Women, children, and the poor are disproportionately affected.

### Drivers of Hunger in Pakistan

Poverty remains the primary driver of hunger in Pakistan, with over half of the population living below the poverty line. The most vulnerable groups are the rural population and marginal farmers who struggle to make ends meet. Many families rely on the informal economy, agriculture, or entrepreneurship to make a living, earning them little to no social protection or compensation if they fall ill, lose their livelihoods, or suffer crop failure.Conflict-affected populations are also at the center of hunger. Years of conflict in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Balochistan along with security concerns are said to have internally displaced 840,000 people to neighboring Punjab. These communities rely on international aid, which is sometimes erratic and insufficient to meet their nutritional needs. Migration, environmental degradation, and services disruption have further reinforced vulnerabilities affecting 309,000 residents of the largest Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps. It is reportedly very hard to assess the pain and perseverance of those from affect communities.

### Access to Nutritious Food

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### How to Alleviate Hunger in Pakistan

Alleviating hunger in Pakistan would require a multi-faceted approach. Collaboration between government, NGOs, and the private sector is crucial. Here are some strategies to address hunger in the country:

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Written by Clara Fischer

Clara Fischer is a Chief Correspondent with over a decade of experience covering breaking trends, in-depth analysis, and exclusive insights.