Iran-US Tensions Threaten Pakistan's Economy: Experts Warn of Collapse

• Escalating Iran-US tensions spark fears of severe economic and social consequences for Pakistan.
• Journalist Shams Kerio warns that a breakdown in negotiations could strain Pakistan's fragile economy, citing dependence on regional trade and oil imports.
• Rising fuel prices would disproportionately impact the poorest, worsening food insecurity and unemployment.
• Kerio highlights structural challenges like high government expenditure and limited financial reserves, urging tighter fiscal management.
• A prolonged conflict risks wider global confrontation and could lead to Pakistan's economic collapse due to lack of reserves.