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Decline of Poverty in Pakistan 2005-2016 by az2690 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Pakistan has seen a persistent decline in poverty levels over the last decade. The poverty rate fell from 50.4% in 2005-06 to 24.3% in 2015-16, with declines in both rural and urban areas. Targeted social programs, economic growth recovery, remittances, and more inclusive growth have contributed to the significant reduction in poverty. While the decline slowed in 2011-12 due possibly to floods impacting rural livelihoods, poverty reduction has remained steady with declines of 5-7 percentage points between s

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