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Pakistan's fuel import costs have surged due to the Middle East conflict, threatening chain reactions across the economy and putting pressure on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government. The country faces soaring inflation, debt pressures, and limited options amid IMF scrutiny.
Amid the US-Iran conflict that has disrupted maritime shipping, Pakistan has activated six land corridors to Iran, allowing the transit of thousands of stranded containers from Karachi port. The move, announced on April 25, coincides with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's visit to Islamabad and reflects Pakistan's mediation role. The new routes bypass Afghanistan, whose border crossings have become unreliable due to tensions with Pakistan.