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Middle East Conflict Could Push Pakistan’s Inflation to 17% and Widen Trade Deficit: PIDE Report

Escalating tensions in the Middle East could trigger serious economic challenges for Pakistan, particularly if the conflict disrupts global oil supply routes. A recent report by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics warns that a full-scale regional crisis could drive international oil prices sharply higher and significantly impact Pakistan’s economy. The report highlights a worst-case […]

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Pakistan Urged to Cut $50 Billion Trade Deficit as Iran to Import 300,000 Tons of Rice

Federal Minister for Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain on Friday emphasized the urgent need for Pakistan to boost exports and reduce its trade deficit, which currently stands at $50 billion. Speaking to the media in Lahore, the minister highlighted that countries like Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam have successfully advanced their economies through the services and […]