FinMin warns prolonged Gulf conflict may raise risks despite economic resilience

FinMin warns prolonged Gulf conflict may raise risks despite economic resilience

Finance Minister Aurangzeb on Saturday said Pakistan’s economy remained stable amid rising global uncertainty triggered by the Gulf conflict, but warned that prolonged geopolitical tensions could weigh on inflation, growth, and external balances. In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN)’s programme The Heat, Aurangzeb said the government was currently managing the “first-order impact” of surging energy prices through careful p…