The devastating consequences of Covid-19 on the poor.

Byline: Asad Nawaz Jamali

The specter of Covid-19 is spreading exponentially throughout the world. This pandemic has created a host of social, political and economical problems which could result in worldwide revolutions. The immediate negative consequence of Covid-19 is the fostering of social and political unrest, as both democratic and authoritarian governments compel their population into lockdowns, which keep people from taking to the streets or gathering in groups. Those that are lucky enough to still have their jobs, are struggling to make ends meet and in the process are running the risk of getting themselves infected and their families infected.

In Pakistan, the...