Pakistan's delivery riders race for Eid, but Iran war squeezes earnings
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By Ariba Shahid
Published on March 19, 2026.
As Eid al-Fitr approaches, delivery riders in Karachi are working longer hours but earning less, with little left for the new clothes and treats. The rising cost of fuel is affecting some of Pakistan's lowest-paid urban workers, who earn less than the 32,000 rupee ($114.67) monthly minimum wage. The platforms that rely on these workers, including grocery delivery app foodpanda, are adjusting pricing and other measures to boost riders' earnings. However, many drivers say they cannot afford clothes or shoes and are spending longer on the road.
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