Inflation in Karachi increases ahead of Ramadan

Feb 17, 2025

Locals express their concerns over the rising cost of living, which seems to contradict the global trend of price reductions during the festive seasons.

Odisha government raises dearness allowance and relief for state employees and pensioners

Oct 20, 2023

This decision, taken by the state government, acknowledges the rising cost of living and aims to alleviate the financial burden on government employees and...

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...

Awami Action Committee announces protest rally in PoGB over electricity shortages, high taxation

Jan 26, 2025

The rally is set to draw attention to long-standing grievances related to electricity shortages, high taxation, trade restrictions, and the rising cost of living...

IMF projects slow global growth amid ongoing challenges

Oct 30, 2023

According to the IMF report, this forecast, disclosed in the latest World Economic Outlook, reflects one of the lowest growth rates in decades. The...

Climate change driving 'cost-of-living' squeeze in lizards, finds study

Jan 17, 2025

Desert lizards are experiencing a 'cost-of-living' pinch as global temperatures rise, according to a new study.