Evolution of Anti-poverty Efforts in Pakistan 1947-2020

Abstract

Initially, following independence, the country faced numerous challenges, including widespread poverty. Early anti-poverty policies focused on infrastructure development, agricultural reforms, and social welfare initiatives. However, the effectiveness of these policies was limited due to factors such as political turmoil, economic instability, and social inequality. Pakistan's government adopted more proactive measures to address poverty.The object of this paper is to analyse the economic development of Pakistan at different stages of its history and the changes in the specific manifestations of poverty, and to analyse the future direction of Pakistan's anti-poverty policies and coping strategies based on past experiences. The use of quantitative and qualitative data to assess the effectiveness and challenges of anti-poverty policies contributes to subsequent improvements. To combat poverty effectively, Pakistan needed comprehensive anti-poverty strategies that could address the root causes.