Pakistan is facing a serious economic issue, and the impact can be seen in every household. Inflation has increased so quickly that even basic groceries now seem out of reach for many families. The price of flour, vegetables, fuel and electricity continues to rise, while incomes stay almost the same. This rising gap between income and expenses has made ordinary people quietly worried as they try to survive each month.
The pressure is not only on low-income families. A big part of the middle class, which was once stable, is now moving toward financial trouble. Families are using less daily essentials, postponing healthcare and relying more on loans just to manage school fees and monthly bills. For people who were already struggling, the situation is now even worse.
Pakistan’s long-standing dependence on IMF programs adds another layer to the crisis. While these agreements are meant to stabilize the economy, but their strict rules often hurt the people who are already struggling the most. When politics are unstable and policies keep changing, investors lose trust and job opportunities go down.
Beside this, recent climate disasters, especially destructive floods, have damaged crops and disrupted food supply chains, triggering another wave of price hikes. Farmers, laborers and small businesses are all suffering the consequences.
What Pakistan needs now is strong and steady leadership with policies that help ordinary people. Protecting poor families, creating jobs and opportunities, and keeping basic items affordable should be top priorities. Only then can the country start moving toward stability and give its people a fair chance at a safe and secure future.
By,
Areesha Zubair.
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