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Aug 2023
27m 14s

Understanding Pakistan's energy crisis

Bbc World Service
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Electricity prices in the country have soared since the government cut energy subsidies to obtain a $3bn bailout from the International Monetary Fund leading to protests. We hear how this is impacting individuals and businesses. Also in the programme, we get the latest from Gabon, where the military has seized power and placed President Ali Bongo, 64, unde ... Show More
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