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Pakistan’s Ramzan Relief offers a human answer to economic pressure

As millions of Muslims in Pakistan observed the holy month of Ramadan this year, many households faced a familiar but increasingly urgent question: What can we afford?Markets stayed open late into the night, kitchens bustled ahead of iftar, and families prepared for a month of fasting and reflection. But for many Pakistanis, rising living costs overshadowed the traditional rhythms of Ramadan.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The challenge came against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and regional instability. Pakistan recently found itself at the center of regional diplomacy as an intermediary between the United States and Iran, highlighting the importance of stability in the Gulf for countries across the region. Developments in the Middle East often have immediate consequences for Pakistan through higher fuel prices, increased freight costs, supply chain disruptions, and pressure on household budgets.Pakistan’s central bank has warned

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