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Policy paralysis in Pakistan deepens sugar crisis, exposes governance fail
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association blamed government policies, closed FBR portals and transport bans for nationwide sugar price hikes, rejecting claims of market manipulation. Grocers accused mills of creating an artificial crisis, while ex-mill prices in Karachi rose to PKR 185 and retail
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Exclusive: Recruitment tech startup EarlyJobs AI set to raise USD 2 millio
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], November 24: EarlyJobs AI, the fast-growing AI recruitment platform founded in 2024, is preparing to raise $2 million in its upcoming pre-Series A round, according to people familiar with the development. The company has already received soft commitments from a
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Pak: Karachi residents protest at Sakhi Hasan hydrant over acute water cri
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Residents of Karachi's district Central protested at the Sakhi Hasan hydrant over severe water shortages. Dawn reported that repeated pumping station shutdowns caused major supply disruptions, though KWSC said power issues were resolved and normal water service had resumed.
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Returning Afghan migrants face shelter, winter aid challenges
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Afghan migrants returning from Pakistan are facing severe hardships as winter sets in, struggling to meet basic needs such as shelter, food, and identification documents, according to interviews with returnees, Tolo News reported.
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Karachi faces 884 million-gallon water shortage amid November power outage
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Karachi is facing a severe water shortage this month as prolonged electricity outages disrupted operations at key pumping stations across the city, the Karachi Water Corporation reported, ARY News reported.
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Pakistan's unchecked inflation crisis highlights public despair
Updated : 4 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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Karachi residents face water shortage problems amid frequent power failure
Updated : 4 months ago IST
As per DAWN News, a spokesperson of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) said that the city's crucial K-3 pumping station suffered a major electrical breakdown on Thursday night. This occurred just a day after electricity had been restored following a 41-hour power cut.
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"There will be no shortage of budget for upliftment of poor": Delhi CM Rek
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The 34th Board Meeting of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) was held on Friday, during which several important decisions were taken to advance the welfare, rehabilitation, and socio-economic upliftment of the poor living in the national capital. The meeting was chaired by
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English Speaking Courses in India That Actually Work -- Here's Our Top 5 P
Updated : 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 20: India has no shortage of English tools, but only a handful truly understand how Indians learn, speak, and use the language in real life. Most global solutions teach generic vocabulary and standard accents, while learners here need something different: support
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Sri Lankan laborers to bolster Israel's industrial sector amid worker shor
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry has opened a new quota for 1,500 unskilled workers from Sri Lanka to support the country's industrial sector.
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Pakistan's governance failure turns everyday fruits into luxury items for
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Fruit prices in Pakistan have surged after the Afghanistan border closure halted supplies. Markets are running empty, prices have doubled, and vendors blame poor oversight and profiteering. Low-income families can no longer afford basic fruit, and sellers urge the government to restore impor
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Pakistan: State mismanagement triggers looming flour shortage in twin citi
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
According to The Express Tribune, an urgent meeting convened to address the crisis, senior leaders of the Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) sharply criticised the authorities for creating instability instead of resolving long-standing issues. The session, chaired by Chief Patron Tariq
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