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Pakistan's economic "recovery" masks deepening poverty and public misery
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Pakistan's economy, despite official claims of stability and fiscal discipline, continues to be mired in deep socio-economic turmoil. While the government touts a steadier exchange rate, higher foreign inflows, and a revived stock market, the majority of Pakistanis remain trapped in economic
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Thailand's PM-elect Anutin Charnvirakul unveils cabinet picks to restore s
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Thailand's Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul has announced key cabinet appointments aimed at restoring confidence in the country following months of political and economic turmoil caused by the former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's ethics violations, Al Jazeera reported.
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Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in Rameswaram urge Centre, TN govt to facilitate
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Struggling without recognition or financial aid, Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in Rameswaram have urged the Indian government to facilitate their return to Sri Lanka. Fleeing economic turmoil, these families have been living in hardship, unable to access education or employment, while the Tamil
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Cuba suffers nationwide power outage, plunging millions into darkness
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A nationwide power outage struck Cuba on Friday night, leaving over 10 million people without electricity. The blackout, caused by a failure at a major substation, is the latest in a series of energy crises affecting the island.
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"Centre has no solution for economic turmoil it has created," Congress chi
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday attacked the central government for creating "economic turmoil" and said that it has led to a "mess" in the lives of the common people.
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Pakistan to hike petrol prices amid economic turmoil
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Petrol prices are set to increase in Pakistan in line with the upward trend in the global market.
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79 pc of people in Afghanistan lacks sufficient water access: Internationa
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The water crisis in Afghanistan is further enhanced by various challenges, particularly the most severe drought in 30 years, a deepening economic turmoil, and the enduring effects of forty years of warfare.
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In 'message', Chinese students post 'unique' graduation photos
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Chinese students, who are graduating amid the country's economic turmoil, and are staring at an ultra-competitive environment in the work market, have come up with a unique style of graduation photos.
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Pakistan Election Run-Up: Dry wallets, security nightmares, political turm
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Pakistan has been plagued by a deep socio-political and economic crisis, bringing the country to a near standstill with no visible signs of a turnaround.
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Pakistan: People suffer as government keep petrol prices unchanged
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
As the Pakistan government decided to raise the price of petrol in the country amid the economic turmoil, the common people continue to face difficulties, the country's vernacular media reported.
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China's actions exacerbating Pakistan's debt issue
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
By December 2022, Pakistan's external debt had reached USD 126 billion; accounting for 35 per cent of its GDP. The problem is an outcome of legacy issues plaguing the Pak economy including dwindling foreign exchange reserves, high inflation, a lack of foreign investments and balance of payme
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China furious with Pakistan over delayed implementation of CPEC projects
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
China is angry in particular as it recently helped Pakistan out by rolling out loans and extending much-needed support. Diplomatic sources say Chinese authorities are "much annoyed" by the mismanagement in Pakistan.
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