Wed, Sep 06, 2023
Pakistanis have been taking to the streets in recent days to protest against record utility bills. They have been demanding the government to roll back the recent increase in the electricity tariff and abolish all taxes on electricity bills. The average Pakistani household is now allocating 50% of their expenditure on electricity, which was 15 to 20% compared to four years ago.
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Fri, Jul 21, 2023
The decision was taken by the finance minister following a request by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) demanding funds for the polls in the current financial year, reported the Business Recorder newspaper.
Mon, Apr 24, 2023
Former Pakistan Prime Minster Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has warned about a possible military takeover if the ongoing political and economic crises in the country tend to continue. Referring to the country's history of ‘long periods of martial law’, Abbasi said military had taken over Pakistan in ‘much less severe circumstances’ and that the current condition is severe.
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
According to Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, there were reports of artificial shortages and hoarding of fuel in anticipation of price rises
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