Pakistan’s ‘serious’ hunger level draws PMA warning on nutrition crisis
Country ranks 106th out of 123 nations; association demands urgent food, health and agricultural reforms IV Report KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has expressed concern over the country’s dismal ranking in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2025, where Pakistan stands at 106th out of 123 countries, reflecting what the association called a “serious and worsening” level of hunger nationwide. According to the 2025 Global Hunger Index released recently, Pakistan has a score of 26.0, indicating a “serious” level of hunger. The ranking places the country among those struggling to ensure basic food and nutrition for their populations. The GHI score is based on four indicators: undernourishment — the share of the population with insufficient caloric intake; child stunting — low height for age, reflecting chronic undernutrition; child wasting — low weight for height, reflecting acute undernutrition; and child mortality — deaths before the age of five, often linked to poor nutri...