Fragility of economic recovery

Israel and Iran are on the brink of an all-out war, with the US militarily ready “to defend” Israel. International oil prices have already risen after Tehran’s unprecedented Oct 1 attack on Tel Aviv in response to Israeli aggression. The situation in the Middle East is alarming.

Pakistan’s leadership understands what serious implications an Iran-Israel war may have for their debt-trapped country. Any misstep from the hybrid regime or inexcusable delays in the execution of national solidarity...