Inflation has cast a sombre tone over Eid festivities across Pakistan. Traditionally a time of joy, celebration, and generosity, this year’s Eid is marked by subdued spirits as rising prices deter people from indulging in customary shopping and feasting. The high cost of essential goods and services has strained household budgets, leaving many families unable to afford new clothes, gifts, and special Eid treats. Abbu Sufiyan, a resident in Karachi said, “Upon inquiring about the prices of the products I wished to purchase, I was dismayed to find that they were beyond my budget. Slippers, for instance, are now priced […]
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