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Pakistan’s monthly inflation drops to 20.68% in March 2024

Pakistan's monthly inflation fell to 20.68% in March 2024, a decline from February's 23.06%. The figure is the lowest since May 2022, signaling a potential reduction in the key interest rate. The finance ministry projects further easing in April 2024, despite factors such as petrol price revisions and increased consumer demand during Ramadan.

PTI announces polling for intra-party election on March 03

PTI will hold its intra-party elections on March 03, with nomination papers accepted on February 23/24 and scrutiny on Feb 25. Polling will take place at the central office and all provincial secretariats. PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat urges party workers to participate, emphasizing the need to activate and make the party functional.

Indian police fire tear gas as protesting farmers march to capital

Indian farmers, demanding minimum crop prices, were fired upon by Indian security forces as they attempted to march on the capital, New Delhi. Police have set up blockades and banned public gatherings of more than five people. These protests come ahead of national elections, showing the political power of the country's farming population.