Can Pakistan’s Poor Afford to Pay for the Luxuries of the Powerful?

July 7, 2025: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has condemned the recent increase in perks and privileges granted to the speaker and ministers of Punjab, calling the move “disgraceful” and “exploitative” as millions of Pakistanis suffer under growing economic hardship. According to Dawn, the new privileges—disguised as “leave allowance”—have sparked sharp backlash from the opposition. PTI … Continue reading Can Pakistan’s Poor Afford to Pay for the Luxuries of the Powerful?