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Pakistan Extends Austerity Amid Middle East Crisis; PM, President Discuss 18th Amendment | Dawn News
May 12, 2026
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Pakistan has extended austerity measures as rising tensions in the Middle East continue to impact global energy markets and economic stability. At the same time, Pakistan’s prime minister and president reportedly discussed issues linked to the country’s 18th Constitutional Amendment, a key framework shaping federal and provincial powers. The developments come as Islamabad faces economic challenges, political debate, and pressure to manage fiscal reforms amid wider geopolitical uncertainty.
Analysts say the discussions could influence Pakistan’s governance model, economic policy direction, and relations with international financial partners. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #pakistan #austerity #18thamendment #middleeast #economy #southasia #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
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