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War in the Middle East is worsening economic crisis in Pakistan.<\/p>\n
Soon after the war between the US, Israel and Iran began, its ripple effects were evident.<\/p>\n
Pakistan stands out as one of the countries paying a heavy price.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s heavily dependent on energy supplies from the Gulf.<\/p>\n
And with the Strait of Hormuz blocked, the government increased the fuel price twice in a month.<\/p>\n
The increases triggered mass protests, with people furious at the government\u2019s decision to pass on the burden of higher costs.<\/p>\n
Why is Pakistan more vulnerable to the current crisis than other countries?<\/p>\n
Presenter:<\/strong> Rishaad Salamat<\/p>\n Guests:<\/strong><\/p>\n Kaiser Bengali \u2013 Economist and former head of the Chief Minister\u2019s Policy Reform Unit for Balochistan<\/p>\n Michael Kugelman \u2013 Senior fellow for South Asia at the Atlantic Council<\/p>\n Ali Salman \u2013 Founder and CEO of the Policy Research Institute of Market Economy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Published On 4 Apr 2026<\/span>4 Apr 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n