According to Dawn, the World Bank has warned that reallocating funds from a housing program for flood-affected individuals to infrastructure projects in Balochistan could exacerbate poverty and deepen existing vulnerabilities.
The State Bank’s biannual Monetary Policy Report, issued Monday, highlighted risks to the macroeconomic outlook from evolving geopolitical developments and potential commodity price increases.
According to Dawn, the Pakistan Kissan Ittehad has called for Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to resign, threatening a nationwide protest march starting September 25 if demands are not met.
President Asif Ali Zardari reportedly assented to the appointment and confirmation of additional judges for various high courts on Tuesday, following a delay.
