Pakistan Faces $68 Billion Economic Shock if Middle East War Escalates
Pakistan could face up to $68 billion economic hit if Middle East conflict persists and Strait of Hormuz closes, warns PRIME report.
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Pakistan could face up to $68 billion economic hit if Middle East conflict persists and Strait of Hormuz closes, warns PRIME report.
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