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Living longer is a blessing - but can we afford it?
What happens when growing old becomes more expensive than ever been before? At first glance, it may seem strange to describe longer lives as a challenge. Surely living longer is something every society should celebrate. And it is. One of the greatest achievements of the past century has been the remarkable improvement in human health. Better healthcare, improved sanitation, advances in medicine and rising living standards mean that many Pakistanis are now living longer than previous generations. According to the World Bank, life expectancy in Pakistan has risen to approximately 68 years, refle...
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