It definitely can, yes, when a country is in a state of war and extreme instability. However, I do not think that is what happened. It is probably just an error in estimation.
Btw do you know what the criteria for the Pakistani national poverty line is, as opposed to the Indian national...
Don't kid yourself. India is far more stable than Pakistan. There is a reason why Pakistan is in the Top 10 failed states and India is not even in the Top 50.
Furthermore, India has the world's fourth largest economy in PPP terms, one-sixth of the world's population, and one of the most...
What?!? You're saying you don't trust a PAKISTANI source?? Fine boss, I'll give you an authentic, non-Pakistani source, lol.
EarthTrends: Poverty: Population living on less than $2/day
The fact is, the situation hasn't changed much since 2001.
Here is another Pakistani source. Read...
Wrong, 75% of Indians live under $2 a day. Big difference boss.
I can confirm it through a Pakistani fanboi blog, in case you think it is propaganda.
Haq's Musings: New Index Finds Indians Poorer Than Africans and Pakistanis
Population below poverty line by country. Definition, graph...