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Economy
Pakistan Raises Fuel Prices Amid Global Oil Price Changes
DID Press: Pakistan has raised fuel prices again, with the new rates taking effect from Sept. 12 amid changes in global oil prices. The increase marks the fifth consecutive daily rise in petrol and high-speed diesel prices. The Pakistani government…
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Election
Trump’s 30,573 False or Misleading Claims: A Legacy That Continues in His Second Term
DID Press: Donald Trump left the White House after his first term with a record 30,573 false or misleading claims documented by The Washington Post’s Fact Checker. The database, which tracked his public statements throughout his first presidency, found that…
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Economy
UK Chancellor Warns Iran War Is Putting Pressure on Global Economy
DID Press: UK Chancellor John Healey has warned that the continuing war between the United States and Iran is placing significant pressure on Britain and the global economy, with rising energy prices threatening to fuel inflation and weaken economic growth.…
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Economy
US Diesel Prices Hit Record $5.85 per Gallon
DID Press: The average price of diesel in the United States reached a record $5.85 per gallon on Friday, surpassing the previous high recorded in June 2022, according to AAA data. Diesel is a major fuel source for freight transportation,…
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Economy
Iran War Sends Shockwaves Through UK Energy Market, Inflation Rises
DID Press: The war involving Iran has disrupted Britain’s energy market, driving up gas and electricity prices and interrupting the country’s recent decline in inflation, according to an analysis by The Guardian. The renewed energy shock is increasing pressure on…
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Afghanistan
Fuel Prices Surge, Adding to Economic Pressure in Afghanistan
DID Press: Fuel prices across Afghanistan have risen by about 50% over the past month, putting additional pressure on household budgets and local businesses. Sources say the sharp increase in fuel prices has forced many Afghans to reduce their consumption…
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Economy
Pakistan: Protests Erupt Over Fuel Price Hikes and Heavy Taxes
DID Press: Thousands of people took part in demonstrations in several Pakistani cities, protesting rising fuel prices, heavy taxation and mounting inflation. Thousands of Pakistanis marched in major cities across the country, including Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, against the government’s…
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Economy
Pakistan’s Daily Fuel Pricing Drives Sharp Rise in Petrol, Diesel Costs
DID Press: Pakistan has recorded a sharp increase in fuel prices following the introduction of a daily pricing mechanism, raising concerns over higher transportation costs and mounting inflationary pressures. Under the new policy, the government has again increased petrol and…
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Economy
Brent Oil Nears $100 as Middle East Tensions Rattle Energy Markets
DID Press: Brent crude prices have moved closer to $100 per barrel as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and growing disruptions to key maritime shipping routes fuel concerns over global energy supplies and inflationary pressures. Rising security risks in…
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Afghanistan
Fuel Prices Surge Across Herat Amid Rising Energy Costs
DID Press: Fuel prices have risen sharply across Afghanistan’s western province of Herat, with the cost of petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) climbing simultaneously, raising concerns among residents and transport operators over continued inflation. According to local market…
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