Pakistan slips to 26.1 in Global Hunger Index score; ranks 99th among 121 countries

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) score for Pakistan has decreased from 38.1 in 2006 to 26.1 in 2022, indicating the severity of the crisis afflicting the nation and its citizens, according to Dawn. The information was made public on Tuesday by the Pakistani GHI chapter. Pakistan was ranked 99th overall by the GHI out of 121 nations. According to a statement from the GHI, up to 828 million people may now be facing hunger as a result of armed conflicts, climate change, and the recent coronavirus pandemic, according to Dawn.

The GHI is a pre-reviewed annual report, jointly published by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide which aims to raise awareness of the struggle against hunger.
Aisha Jamshed, country director of Welthungerhilfe, said her organisation worked to assist food-insecure communities and build resilience in cooperation with the civil society, government and private sector.
Shafat Ali, director, Local Government and Community Development Department (LGCDD), Punjab, said he highlighted the issue to ensure citizens’ participation, action, and oversight, and consider the local context in the transformation of food systems, according to Dawn.
Stakeholders at all governance levels were urged to harness local voices and capacities.