Pakistan, May 18 -- In Pakistan, many families struggle daily to put food on the table. Rising prices, low wages, and floods have made it harder for people to afford basic meals. But Pakistan is not alone.

A new UN-backed report has revealed that hunger is spreading fast around the world, with conflict, economic problems, and climate change pushing millions into starvation. Last year, more than 295 million people faced acute hunger - the highest number ever recorded.

This means nearly a quarter of the population in 53 countries was affected. In 2023, the number was already high at 281 million, but things have gotten even worse.

The report shows that 1.9 million people reached the point of famine, more than double from the year before. ...