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Pakistan faces economic "inflation bomb" as fuel prices surge 20%
Updated : 6 days, 14 hours ago IST
The announcement has sparked widespread anxiety across the country, where residents are already battling high living costs during the month of Ramadan. Commuters and workers have expressed despair over the rapid cost-of-living increase.
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Tharoor terms Union Budget a "squandered opportunity", slams government ov
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday slammed the Union Budget as a "squandered opportunity", alleging that it ignores unemployment, rising living costs, and inequality and offers little to address the real struggles and aspirations of the common man.
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US President Trump assures Tehran he won't attack, asks to exercise restra
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
This development comes amid ongoing protests in Iran over rising living costs, with authorities imposing internet restrictions. Trump had previously threatened to intervene but said on Wednesday that killings of protesters had stopped, and he'd "watch and see" about military action.
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Iran army vows to defend "national interests" as protests escalate
Updated : 2 months 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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US mulling possible intervention in Iran, reports Jerusalem Post
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Iran has experienced periodic waves of demonstrations over recent years, driven by economic pressures, political repression, and dissatisfaction with clerical rule. The current protests, which intensified following a sharp currency decline and rising living costs, have disrupted commercial a
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Retirement tops Indian household's priorities, but readiness slumps: Surve
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The new retirement landscape of India is undergoing a significant transformation as households pivot from long-term wealth creation toward immediate financial survival.
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China's Hainan Free Trade Port faces rising costs, scepticism over 'Freedo
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) official launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) on December 18 has sparked widespread concern among residents and analysts, with rising living costs, strict political controls, and alleged military motivations casting doubt on Beijing's claims of creat
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Rising living costs persist despite official claims of economic stability
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Despite government claims of economic stabilisation, the reality for millions of Pakistanis over the past year tells a far more troubling story. While official data suggests inflation has eased, everyday expenses continue to rise sharply, squeezing household budgets across the country, as re
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Tata AIA Sampoorna Raksha Promise Helps Families Secure Financial Goals Am
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 5: Tata AIA Life Insurance, a leading life insurer in India, offers Tata AIA Sampoorna Raksha Promise, a comprehensive term insurance plan designed to help families achieve financial security amid rising living costs. This innovative product combines comprehensive
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"He asked, we agreed": US Prez Trump confirms Oval Office meeting with NYC
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump will meet New York City mayor-elect Zohran "Kwame" Mamdani at the Oval Office on 21 November. The meeting comes after months of tension, with Mamdani seeking to discuss the city's affordability crisis while both leaders prepare for potential policy clashes.
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Best Saving Schemes for Salaried Professionals in 2025
Updated : 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 9: A steady salary gives comfort, but it also brings responsibility. Rent, EMIs, family expenses and lifestyle costs eat into paychecks quickly. What remains at the end of the month often decides how financially secure a professional feels. In 2025, rising living c
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Salaried class likely to get some relief from Finance Minister Nirmala Sit
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The current tax structure, with a basic exemption limit of Rs3,00,000 under the new tax regime, has drawn criticism for being outdated in the face of escalating living costs.
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