Rising living costs persist despite official claims of economic stability in Pakistan

Dec 27, 2025

Despite government claims of economic stabilisation, the reality for millions of Pakistanis over the past year tells a far more troubling story. While official...

Japan: 'Tax' chosen as word of the year as people grapple with rising cost of living

Dec 14, 2023

The Japanese people chose 'tax' as the word of the year, reflecting rising costs of living and much-discussed tax reforms in the world's third-largest...

Pakistan's deepening housing divide leaves rural families exposed, overburdened

Apr 09, 2026

A widening gap in housing quality and living conditions between urban and rural Pakistan is exposing millions to insecurity, poor infrastructure and rising costs,...

"War will affect our country," says UK PM Starmer; reiterates "not our war, promises to "weather storm"

Apr 01, 2026

Addressing concerns over rising living costs, Starmer said, "The most effective way we can support the cost of living in Britain is to push...

Tharoor terms Union Budget a "squandered opportunity", slams government over terms of India-US Interim Trade Agreement

Feb 10, 2026

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday slammed the Union Budget as a "squandered opportunity", alleging that it ignores unemployment, rising living costs, and inequality...

US President Trump assures Tehran he won't attack, asks to exercise restraint: Iranian envoy to Pak

Jan 15, 2026

This development comes amid ongoing protests in Iran over rising living costs, with authorities imposing internet restrictions. Trump had previously threatened to intervene but...