Begging in Pakistan
Begging in Pakistan, often referred to as the "begging industry of Pakistan", involves the widespread practice of begging, which has evolved into an organized and sometimes transnational activity due to poverty, unemployment, and criminal networks. While rooted in cultural and religious traditions of charity, the phenomenon has been exacerbated by economic instability, affecting an estimated 25 to 38 million individuals and generating billions in daily collections, though precise figures remain disputed.