Inflation in Pakistan
Pakistani left organizes protests against rising inflation as economy staggers
Protestors raised slogans against inflation and the anti-people policies of the International Monetary Fund. The national government, led by Shehbaz Sharif, is adopting drastic measures to convince international lending authority for a bailout package.
Political tensions intensify in Pakistan amid massive protests
The police have resorted to heavy use of tear gas shelling, resulting in violent clashes. The political crisis in the country has only worsened with the ousting of Imran Khan as the Prime Minister in a no-confidence-motion last month