Evidence
Net ODA received as a share of Pakistan's GNI
Source
World Bank, World Development Indicators (DT.ODA.ODAT.GN.ZS) — https://api.worldbank.org/v2/country/PAK/indicator/DT.ODA.ODAT.GN.ZS?format=json&date=2018:2024. Matched to the source page by an automated research pass on 6 Oct 2026; not yet checked by a person..
What it proves
At about 1% of GNI, aid is too small to explain Pakistan's development record either way; domestic policy matters more.
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