ISLAMABAD – Pakistan stands at 106 position out of 119 countries on GlobalHunger Index.

India has been ranked at the 103rd position among 119 countries on theGlobal Hunger Index, says a report.

According to the report, prepared by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide.

The GHI, now in its 13th year, ranks countries based on four key indicators– undernourishment, child mortality, child wasting and child stunting.

Child wasting refers to share of children under the age of five who havelow weight for their height, reflecting acute undernutrition.

China stands at (25th spot), Nepal (72), Myanmar (68), Sri Lanka (67) andBangladesh (86).

Pakistan is placed at the 106th position.

While noting that hunger varies enormously by region, the report said thisyear’s GHI scores for South Asia and Africa south of the Sahara reflectserious levels of hunger.