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According to the National Nutrition Survey jointly published by the government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef), more than 40 per cent of Pakistani children under the age of five suffer long-term health problems because of severe malnutrition. Most of these malnourished children live in Pakistan’s rural areas.

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• About Henley Passport Index released in July 2023
• Released by: Henley & Partners

• Total countries: 103

• Topper: Singapore

• Pakistan: 100th (fourth worst)

• Pakistanis has visa-free access: 33 states
• Bottom: Afghanistan 

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Pakistan Press Freedom Report

Prepared by the media rights watchdog Freedom Network

Islamabad was the riskiest place to practise journalism in Pakistan

Report released in April 2023

Attacks on journalists rise by 60pc in Pakistan

پاکستان میں صحافیوں کے خلاف حملوں اور دھمکیوں میں 60 فیصد سے زیادہ اضافہ ہوا ہے۔

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The United States (US) House of Representatives approved a resolution supporting democracy and human rights in Pakistan, urging an impartial investigation into claims of irregularities in the country's February 8 general elections.

A total of 368 members voted in favour of the resolution.

The resolution was passed in June 2024.

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The World Bank has warned that Pakistan’s inflation is projected to further rise to 29.5 per cent in the fiscal year 2023 due to higher energy and food prices and the weaker Rupee.

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Pakistan has been ranked on 104th out of 180 countries on the Investment Migration Climate Resilience Index.

A report released: May 2022

Pakistan drops from the 5th most vulnerable country to climate change, to the 8th position.

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 The Pakistani passport continues to be the fourth-worst in the world, providing access to only 32 destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index, released on July 20, 2022.

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Global Innovation Index 2024

Total countries: 133

Released by: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Topper: Switzerland

Pakistan: 91st

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World Press Freedom Index 2024

Publisher: Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

Total countries: 180

Pakistan: 152

Topped by: Norway

Bottom: Eritrea

 Greece was ranked worst in Europe (88th overall)