Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s push for peace through dialogue as US-Iran talks stall and Israeli strikes in Lebanon raise fears of renewed escalation. Pakistan-brokered ceasefire since April 8 holds.

Pakistan’s economy faces renewed pressure as Middle East tensions push oil prices higher, raising inflation risks. Analysts warn of slower growth, wider deficits, and a weaker rupee, with stability hinging on easing global energy and regional conflict.

Pakistan's economy faces a grim future with inflation expected to stay high. Soaring oil prices and regional conflict are straining the nation's finances. Analysts predict economic growth will slow significantly.

ISLAMABAD: The ongoing Middle East conflict is expected to trigger a significant economic slowdown and heighten risks across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP) region, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative in Pakistan Dr Mahir Binici said on Thursday.

Kiyosaki noted that India has widened its oil supply network over the years, leaning on Russia as a key source while bringing back shipments from Venezuela in 2026.

There could be a minimum of $10 billion to a maximum of $50 billion in losses in three different scenarios of the war, said Salman. The estimated losses are far greater than Pakistan's current three-year $7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, stated Qamar.

Pakistan’s stature has been on the rise amid reports of its mediating role during the ongoing Iran conflict. Last weekend it hosted the foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, other key states that are seeking to bring an end to the hostilities

Pakistan, which has been waging an “open war” on its neighbor, did not acknowledge strikes on civilian areas Monday that officials said killed at least four people and wounded about 70 others.

US President Donald Trump has once again claimed he ended the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict by threatening tariffs, portraying himself as a peacemaker who 'settled eight wars'. India disputes this, insisting the ceasefire followed military communications ...