Pakistan among world’s most generous nations after placing 17th in the Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving Report 2025.
Which surveys 101 countries on helping a stranger, donating money, and volunteering time.
Despite economic strain, Pakistanis scored well across all three measures, with the study noting an especially high share of income donated.
Pakistan among world’s most generous nations: zakat, volunteer time, and steady giving
The report credits Pakistan’s deep rooted culture of zakat, community aid, and volunteer work for its strong showing.
Citizens ranked 17th worldwide in the proportion of income given.
Field data show broad participation in causes spanning health, education, disaster relief, and poverty reduction.
Shazia Maqsood Amjad, executive director of the Islamabad based Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy, called the ranking “a proud moment” and said informal networks and formal charities continue to act as vital safety nets.
Even with rising prices, she added, families commit a set share of earnings to social welfare.
Researchers highlight the resilience of global generosity: donations held steady in many countries despite inflation and conflict.
Pakistan’s performance illustrates that social solidarity can thrive amid adversity, the report notes.
The study also points to a rise in volunteer hours.
Particularly among students and young professionals who mentor children or organise medical camps.
Tech based donation drives and crowdfunding have widened participation, letting small gifts add up quickly in emergencies.
Policy analysts say the ranking could help attract international partners looking for strong local giving cultures.
For Pakistanis, the result is affirmation that everyday acts—sharing a meal, donating blood, covering a neighbour’s school fees—add up on the global ledger.
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