Effects of Middle East tensions reach Pakistan as trade deficit widens
Trade routes disrupted by Middle East tensions push Pakistan’s deficit to nearly $28bn in nine months
Trade routes disrupted by Middle East tensions push Pakistan’s deficit to nearly $28bn in nine months
Middle East war drives surge in oil, gas and food prices, raising inflation fears
Petroleum subsidy will adjust with global prices, govt tells IMF
Panel questions high bank SMS charges, seeks one-year data from industry
Report underscores broad impact of inflation on everyday expenses
Govt aims to digitise revenue system and improve tax collection through reforms
Report also highlights that low-income countries may face worsening food crises
Analysis attributes inflationary pressure primarily to rising fuel prices
Notably, more than $1 billion was bought in December 2025 alone
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