Economy
The International Monetary Fund warns of further disruptions to energy production and trade routes
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Al Manar: The International Monetary Fund warned that “any further disruption to energy production and trade routes could lead to higher energy prices and weaken growth.” It said, “We expect an economic contraction of 1.3% for the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan in 2026,” noting that “an exceptional level of uncertainty is casting…
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