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Housing crunch in Phuentsholing, a never-ending saga

ཟླ་༣ 12, 2025 3 mins read
Housing crunch in Phuentsholing,  a never-ending saga

Phuentsholing—The housing crunch in the country’s commercial capital, Phuentsholing, continues to be a pressing issue, despite claims of population decline post-pandemic and the gradual rise of new buildings.

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