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A residential area during a load-shedding power outage period in Karachi, Pakistan, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Pakistan is bearing the brunt of a global energy crunch prompted by rebounding post-pandemic demand and a squeeze on fuel supply as many nations shun Russian fuel exports because of the country’s war in Ukraine. Photographer: Asim Hafeez / Bloomberg
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Pakistan is bearing the brunt of a global energy crunch prompted by rebounding post-pandemic demand and a squeeze on fuel supplies as many nations shun Russian fuel exports because of the country’s war in Ukraine.
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A residential area during a load-shedding power outage period in Karachi, Pakistan, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Pakistan is bearing the brunt of a global energy crunch prompted by rebounding post-pandemic demand and a squeeze on fuel supply as many nations shun Russian fuel exports because of the country’s war in Ukraine. Photographer: Asim Hafeez / Bloomberg
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A vendor sells decorations for motorbike registration plates under an emergency light at his makeshift stall in Karachi. All photos: Bloomberg
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Pakistan is bearing the brunt of a global energy crunch prompted by rebounding post-pandemic demand and a squeeze on fuel supplies as many nations shun Russian fuel exports because of the country’s war in Ukraine.
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A man uses his mobile phone torch to work at a printing press during a load-shedding power outage.
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A machine operator uses an emergency light source at his workshop.
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A residential area during a load-shedding power outage period in Karachi, Pakistan, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Pakistan is bearing the brunt of a global energy crunch prompted by rebounding post-pandemic demand and a squeeze on fuel supply as many nations shun Russian fuel exports because of the country’s war in Ukraine. Photographer: Asim Hafeez / Bloomberg
Pakistan faces nationwide blackouts amid soaring energy costs
The Ukraine conflict has sent energy prices soaring, placing a strain on the finances of major energy importers
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14 June, 2022
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