I am rather surprised by the report, WRT Pakistan's ranking, though it does echo the World Bank's estimates back in 2007. However, the subsequent terrorism, floods, economic recession etc. suggested a marked rise in poverty numbers.
The ranking on gender equality is even more surprising, and IMO illustrates that it is culture, and not religion, that is often the leading contributor to regressive social values.
Indian poverty levels higher than Pakistan's, says UN report - Telegraph
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