FAO warns Pakistan lacks affordable healthy food for most citizens
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation reported in a new assessment that over 60 percent of Pakistanis cannot afford a healthy diet.
Supply mismatch hinders nutrition goals
The agency identified a persistent gap between available food quantities and the amounts required for a healthy diet aligned with national guidelines. This mismatch prevents the population from meeting dietary recommendations set by local authorities.
Rising disease rates linked to diet
Unhealthy eating habits are driving up non-communicable diseases while various forms of undernutrition continue to persist in the country. The assessment states that these diet-related issues directly contribute to higher mortality and morbidity rates.
Policy overhaul urged by UN
The FAO called for transforming the agrifood system to enable access to healthy diets for all citizens. Priority actions include updating national dietary guidelines and implementing consumer-focused policies to strengthen demand.
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