پاکستان کی معیشت 'خود ساختہ درد' کا شکار، بڑھتی مہنگائی اور آئی ایم ایف پر انحصار

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb termed protest losses "self-inflicted pain" ($120 billion daily), but an editorial criticizes the lack of quantification for government's pre-emptive measures. Macroeconomic indicators show fragile stabilization with forex reserves at 2.5-3 months of imports, a widening trade deficit (up 13%), and increasing reliance on borrowing. High inflation (SPI 10.64% YoY) and widespread poverty (44.7% below poverty line) persist, challenging claims of economic growth. Continued economic fragility and high inflation could pressure the Pakistani Rupee, potentially increasing local demand for gold as a hedge against currency depreciation.

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