Millions in Pakistan feel the pinch as food costs soar at Ramadan markets

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Pakistan, which relies heavily on imported fuel, is particularly vulnerable to external shocks. ISLAMABAD: Global energy shocks triggered by the Iran war are rippling through Pakistan’s economy, forcing the government to raise fuel prices and driving up the cost of everyday essentials.  The impact is being felt most acutely during Ramadan, a period when demand for food traditionally rises, leaving millions of Pakistanis struggling to cope.  Fuel prices have increased by about 20 per cent, with

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