Pakistan FM: Gulf Energy Attacks 'Worrying' for Economic Outlook

Speaking from Bangkok, Finance Minister Aurangzeb highlighted that while Pakistan has withstood immediate energy price shocks from the Iran war, continued attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure pose a significant threat to the country's economic normalcy. He noted Pakistan has secured energy supplies until November but expressed alarm over the escalation, which could delay economic recovery. Such geopolitical instability and sustained high energy costs could pressure Pakistan's current account, potentially impacting the PKR and driving local gold prices higher.

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