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Pakistan economy: Cost of living rising as budget under IMF pressure
Published 12 June 2026 · world
Pakistan is preparing to release its federal budget, as it faces growing economic pressure from the Gulf crisis. Food and fuel prices have risen, and
Pakistan is preparing to release its federal budget, as it faces growing economic pressure from the Gulf crisis. Food and fuel prices have risen, and the government has ordered spending cuts.
The government is also under pressure from the IMF to carry out reforms linked to a 7-billion-dollar bailout with many Pakistanis fearing the budget will mean higher bills, more taxes and deeper cuts to public spending.
Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder reports. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: June 12, 2026 • 8:52 AM IST · Updated: June 12, 2026 • 9:41 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Pakistan is preparing to release its federal budget, as it faces growing economic pressure from the Gulf crisis.
Food and fuel prices have risen, and the government has ordered spending cuts.
The government is also under pressure from the IMF to carry out reforms linked to a 7-billion-dollar bailout with many Pakistanis fearing the budget will mean higher bills, more taxes and deeper cuts to public spending.
Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder reports.
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