How Pakistan spiraled into chaos, and how it could save itself | DW News

Pakistan is facing crises on multiple fronts. Rising poverty, political instability, terrorism and climate disasters are putting growing pressure on its population of 250 million people. A recent statistic shocked many Pakistanis: the World Bank found that 48% of people living in extreme poverty in the MENAAP region are in Pakistan. As these challenges become increasingly intertwined, can Pakistan find a way forward? DW reporter Beenish Javad describes the multiple challenges facing her country, and why she still has hope that Pakistani people can come together to support each other.

Chapters:

00:00 Pakistan's polycrisis explained

01:45 Why poverty is rising

06:00 Inflation and the economic downturn

09:05 Pakistan's population challenge

13:03 Youth frustration and political unrest

16:25 Imran Khan and the democracy debate

20:10 Why terrorism is surging again

23:04 The climate crisis factor

25:38 Can Pakistan recover?

28:10 Reasons for hope

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