According to recent reports, the unemployment rate in the country has risen to 7.5%, marking an increase from the previous month. This surge in unemployment has resulted in a total of 1.3 million individuals now out of work. Additionally, the report highlighted a decrease in job creation, with only 250,000 new jobs added last month, falling short of the target set by the government. Economists are expressing concerns over the impact of this rising unemployment rate on the overall economy and are closely monitoring the situation for further developments.