The latest iteration of the rankings sees Pakistan jump up eight spots from last year to become the 67th happiest country in the world. This year’s report – which traces countries’ evolution since 2005 – also names Pakistan among the top 20 gainers listed on the index. Rival India, meanwhile, was named among the 20 biggest losers after it dropped seven spots from last year to 140 on the list. Like last year, Pakistan remained the happiest nation in South Asia, followed by Bhutan which was ranked 95. Pakistan’s improved performance on the indexIn 2017, Pakistan was ranked 80 on the index.

Source: The Express Tribune March 21, 2019 17:15 UTC