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Pakistan struggles with soaring inflation and widening wage disparities
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The government's decision to devalue the currency by over 50 per cent within a year and eliminate subsidies as part of the latest instalment of the International Monetary Fund bailout package has exacerbated the nation's cost-of-living crisis.
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EU raids offices of Chinese security equipment maker
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
On Tuesday, the European Commission said it conducted "unannounced inspections" at the premises of security equipment maker in Europe which it suspects might have benefited unduly from state subsidies. However, it did not mention the name of the firm.
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World Bank asks Pakistan govt to make tax reforms, remove exemptions on du
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In its report released on Pakistan, the World Bank advised the Pakistani government of the urgent need for tax system reforms and the removal of sales tax exemptions to promote economic and social improvement.
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Subsidies in Delhi not affected by jailing of Kejriwal: LG
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena clarified that no subsidy scheme will be stopped and people should reject rumours and statements made due to vested political interests.
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained twice during demonstration in the
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by the police during a demonstration in the Netherlands after she protested against fossil fuel subsidies by blocking a major road with a group of marchers on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported.
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Subsidies, schemes in Delhi to continue without disruption, says Delhi Pla
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In an order, released as a press note, Secretary (planning) Niharika Rai also asked people to "stay away from any rumour mongers" who would try to "take advantage" of the situation "by spreading misinformation".
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Activist highlights demands raised by residents of PoK, Gilgit Baltistan a
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In his statement, Hussain said "We draw the attention of the UNHRC to the dire human rights situation in POK and GB, which urgently requires UN intervention. The ongoing movement, sit-ins, and civil disobedience led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) alongside protest
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PoK: Residents in Gilgit Baltistan stage protest over revocation of wheat
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The residents of the Ishkoman area in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) staged a protest to raise their voices against the shortages of flour.
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"Free electricity, subsidies to continue till 2025," announces AAP Ministe
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Power Minister Atishi announced on Thursday that the Delhi government under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal has extended the scheme for zero electricity bills and subsidies to lawyers, farmers and victims of 1983 riots till 2024-25.
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India urges WTO members to introduce moratorium on subsidies by distant wa
Updated : 2 years ago IST
India urged the World Trade Organisation members on Tuesday, to introduce a moratorium on subsidies by Distant Water Fishing Nations for fishing or fishing related activities beyond their exclusive economic zones (EEZ) for a period of at least 25 years.
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Rights activist exposes atrocities in PoK, GB; calls for 'Day of Resistanc
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In an online interview with ANI, Mirza detailed the planned protests on the 'Day of Resistance,' which include sit-ins, political rallies, and demonstrations to express public discontent over high electricity taxes and the revocation of wheat and flour subsidies.
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PoK residents demand merger with India, activist Amjad Ayub Mirza claims
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In a video released by Mirza, the activist said, "The people of PoK in the last few days have told me that they now demand to be merged into India, as they are officially their citizens".
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