West Asia War | Pakistan's Delivery Riders Struggle As Fuel Prices Soar Amid Iran War
Surging petrol prices triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict are pushing thousands of delivery riders in Pakistan to the brink. After the government raised petrol prices by 55 rupees to over 320 rupees per litre, many food delivery workers say their earnings have been wiped out. During Ramadan, some riders are skipping meals and relying on charity to survive as soaring fuel costs crush the country's gig economy.
