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Pakistan: Citizens decry petrol price hike amid economic hardship
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
A resident, Imran, expressed his frustration over the latest fuel price hike, questioning the government's pricing policy. "I don't understand one thing. Petrol prices are going down in international markets. And when prices go down in international markets, our prices go up," he said.
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Pakistan: PTI slams perk hike for Punjab ministers amid public crisis
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
PTI slammed increased perks for Punjab ministers, calling it shameful amid economic hardship. The party said public hospitals lack basics while leaders enrich themselves. PTI vowed to oppose laws favoring the elite and accused the government of exploiting power while ordinary Pakistanis suff
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"India has done three strikes": BJP's Altaf Thakur on suspension of Indus
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty will severely impact Pakistan's water supply, potentially leading to economic hardship and diplomatic tensions, especially regarding water management and trade. The treaty governs the allocation of Indus River water, with Pakistan heavily reliant
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DBRC and Tetra Pak Launch Transformative Project to Empower Waste Pickers
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 26: Dalit Bahujan Resource Centre (DBRC), in collaboration with Tetra Pak, has launched the "Enhancing Access to Entitlements, Livelihoods, Health, and Environmental Sustainability" project in Tirupati, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at uplifting w
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Karachi faces price hike during Ramadan, residents struggle to afford esse
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Karachi residents are struggling with soaring prices of essential goods during Ramadan, with food, clothing, and household items becoming unaffordable. Citizens blame market exploitation and government inaction for the crisis, demanding urgent intervention.
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HRCP report highlights rising migration of Hindus from Sindh amid violence
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
A new report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), titled "Exodus: Is the Hindu Community Leaving Sindh?" underscores the alarming trend of Hindu families migrating from Sindh due to ongoing violence, economic hardships, and climate change.
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PoJK: Local leader calls for long march over unmet development promises
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Mir condemned the 'hypocrisy' of the Pakistan government, accusing it of prioritising military spending over the welfare of PoJK residents, which has led to rising economic hardships.
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PoJK: Long March announced by Joint Awami Action Committee amid government
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to the committee, the demonstration aims to shed light on the economic hardships faced by the trading community due to rising energy costs.
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Pakistan: As economic woes deepen, citizens continue to struggle from soar
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Amid worsening economic conditions in Pakistan, the people continue to suffer from economic hardships, especially rampant inflation and the unemployment crisis, which has made even basic facilities and essentials remain out of their reach.
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Retirees rally over unpaid pensions as economic hardships escalate
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Retirees in Kabul are protesting the non-payment of their pensions, highlighting severe financial difficulties. Many are facing extreme poverty, with some having to beg or deal with issues like unpaid rent and caring for dependents. They are urgently appealing to the interim government for a
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Pakistan is facing malnutrition crisis, new report reveals
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The report underscores that Pakistan is grappling with the highest rates of malnutrition ever recorded in its history. Several factors contribute to this escalating crisis, including economic hardship, food insecurity, healthcare access, climate and environmental challenges
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Supreme Court rules State Bar Councils cannot charge exorbitant fee as enr
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directs that current enrolment fee structure charged by the State Bar Councils (SBCs) is unreasonable as it causes excessive financial burdens on young law graduates at the time of enrolment and causes economic hardships, especially for those belonging to the mar
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