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Iran army vows to defend "national interests" as protests escalate
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Iran's army vowed to protect "national interests" as protests escalated amid arrests and an internet shutdown, Al Jazeera reported. Rights groups reported deaths and injuries, while hundreds were arrested. Trump backed protesters, and leaders in Iran issued warnings, as unrest spread acro
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Pakistan's unchecked inflation crisis highlights public despair
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Pakistan's short-term inflation has risen for the 16th straight week as food and energy prices continue to climb. Supply disruptions from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure and rising sugar and meat costs have deepened market shortages, straining households already struggling with shrin
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Pakistan's inflation crisis deepens as fuel hike triggers fresh economic s
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
According to Dawn, for ordinary Pakistanis, this is not merely a price revision; it is another heavy blow to already stretched household budgets. Each fuel price increase sets off an inflationary chain reaction that impacts food, electricity, transport, and industrial costs, embedding inflat
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HRCP slams Pakistan's 2025-26 budget for freezing minimum wage and short-c
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
HRCP highlighted that the budget provides minimal support for low-income groups who are already coping with the ongoing inflation crisis that began in 2022 and extended through 2024.
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Karachi residents demand relief amid inflation crisis
Updated : 2 years ago IST
This predicament is exacerbated by the city's diverse population, coupled with infrastructure deficiencies and governance issues.
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