Pakistan, Sept. 27 -- The world currently stands at a crossroads where, on one hand, the flames of war are spreading, while on the other, diplomatic efforts continue in search of peace. The intense tensions between Iran and the United States have already plunged the Middle East into an unprecedented crisis, while the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis has further complicated the situation.

The sound of missiles and drones does not remain confined to the battlefield. Its consequences reach every part of the world, particularly the lives of ordinary people. Rising petrol prices, energy costs, prices of essential commodities and travel expenses ultimately affect the budgets of working-class and middle-class families who are alrea...