Covid-19’s financial toll on vulnerable communities in Peshawar
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By Raheela Bibi
The Covid-19 pandemic has cast a shadow of financial hardship over the lower-middle-class and impoverished populations in Peshawar, as well as other regions within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The stringent measures enforced by authorities to curb the virus’s spread have inflicted profound economic challenges upon these marginalized communities, who are now grappling with the relentless surge in the prices of essential goods.
Much like the rest of the world, the pandemic has radically transformed the lifestyles of millions of individuals in Pakistan. However, in Peshawar, this transformation has come with a heavy emotional toll. The desperation stemming from the financial strain and uncertainty has given rise to severe mental anguish among the city’s residents. As we delve into the impacts of Covid-19 on Peshawar’s most vulnerable citizens, it becomes evident that the consequences extend beyond just financial stress. The virus has exposed the have-nots to multifaceted hardships, shattering their businesses, leaving them in the pressing need for support to alleviate their suffering.
