Finance minister briefs business leaders on economic impact of Middle East war, govt’s response: ministry

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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has informed business leaders in the US on the economic impact of the Middle East war on Pakistan, the finance ministry has said on X.

According to a social media post by the ministry, Aurangzeb attended a luncheon hosted by the US-Pakistan Business Council, where he interacted with representatives of US companies operating in Pakistan on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026.

The minister has outlined the economic impact of the ongoing conflict, particularly in terms of energy procurement, pricing and logistics.

“He elaborated on the government’s policy response, including measures focused on supply chain stabilisation, demand management, and the provision of fiscally-neutral targeted subsidies,” the finance ministry says.

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