Geopolitical tensions are causing inflationary pressures in Pakistan, leading to an economic update from the finance ministry.

The entities involved

• Pakistan →

  sovereign state in South Asia

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• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

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• finance ministry →

  type of ministry responsible for government finances and economic policy

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