Pakistan’s economy is under fresh pressure as conflict in the Middle East drives oil prices higher, feeding double-digit inflation and straining public and private finances. Analysts warn growth could slow sharply, while the already weak stock market underlines investor stress. With imports a key risk, Pakistan’s current account deficit could widen and foreign reserves may be depleted faster than expected.
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