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Pakistani families forced to fund education as state falls behind
Updated : 2 months ago IST
According to a new report launched at a national policy dialogue families spent an estimated PKR 2.8 trillion on education, overtaking the government's allocation of Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 2.23 trillion.
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Protesters march through Alpine villages against World Economic Forum in D
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Protesters set off from Kublis in southeastern Switzerland, trekking through wintry terrain toward Davos in what organisers described as a statement against capitalism, entrenched power structures, and policies they see as contributing to climate change and social inequality. Many carried
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Pay inequality fuels fresh showdown as Balochistan employees plan massive
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
According to The Balochistan Post, under the banner of Grand Alliance Balochistan, employees from across the province are preparing to travel to Quetta in large numbers to participate in what has been labelled a final push for their demands. The alliance is seeking the implementation of a 30
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Balochistan paralysed as government's pay inequality triggers widespread w
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Demonstrators, rallying under the collective banner of the Balochistan Grand Alliance, halted traffic at several key routes, deeply affecting the daily movement of commuters and transporters, as reported by The Balochistan Post.
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Pakistan's cost-of-living crisis forces families to spend two-thirds on su
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's latest household survey shows families now spend nearly two-thirds of their income on food and utilities due to high inflation. Spending on education and health has sharply declined, while reliance on remittances has increased, highlighting rising inequality and shrinking purchasi
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CPI Gen Secy D. Raja questions India's economic claims, says "poor becomin
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This is the reality that the government must address." Raja's remarks highlight the gap between India's macroeconomic achievements and the everyday struggles of its citizens, underscoring concerns over economic inequality and governance.
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Pakistan faces urgent population challenge as it heads into 2026: UN agenc
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UNFPA warned that Pakistan's growing population, gender inequality and climate risks require urgent policy changes. The agency urged reforms in planning and financing to reward progress in health, education and equality, while addressing persistent challenges like maternal mortality and unme
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses centre of undermining MGNREGA
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Chief Minister alleged that the new structure proposed by the Centre weakens the employment guarantee and makes access to work dependent on "the whims of political leaders". He claimed this would aggravate caste discrimination and social inequality, while also triggering distress migr
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"Govt's responsibility to protect daughters' rights": Rohini Acharya urges
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The former RJD leader emphasised that various schemes alone are insufficient to address deep-rooted gender inequalities.
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CEEW flags poor-quality protein intake among Indians, says nearly 50% stil
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
While Indians consume an average of 55.6 grams of protein per day at home, nearly 50% of this intake comes from cereals such as rice, wheat, maida, and suji, far higher than the National Institute of Nutrition's (NIN) recommended 32%. Pulses account for only 11% of total protein intake, well
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Pakistan: HRFP Observes International Human Rights Day 2025 with Theme "Ou
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The program aimed to reinforce core human rights principles and reconnect people to the understanding that human rights shape daily life often in ways that go unnoticed.
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'Purush' Revives Marathi Theater with Housefull Shows and Powerful Themes
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 9: The play Purush is drawing housefull crowds, marking a vibrant resurgence in Marathi theater. Originally reaching the pinnacle of popularity forty years ago, this compelling play is now energizing the Marathi stage with renewed vigor. Produced by Moraya Product
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