There has been a 4% increase since July 2021 in the number of Pakistanis who reported to have borrowed food or asked for help from a friend or relative to cover their household’s basic needs: Gallup and Gilani Pakistan

Islamabad, October 29, 2021 (PPI-OT):According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, since July 2021, there has been a 4% increase in the number of Pakistanis who reported to have borrowed food or ask for help from a friend or relative to cover their household’s basic needs.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the four provinces was asked the following question, “In the past 7 days, did you ‘borrow food or ask for help from a friend or relative’ to cover your household’s basic needs? (Only reporting percentage of people who agreed).” In response to this question, 17% of people agreed in August 2021 as compared to 13% in July 2021.

Question: “In the past 7 days, did you ‘borrow food or ask for help from a friend or relative’ to cover your household’s basic needs? (Only reporting percentage of people who agreed).”

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