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Economically, Pakistan’s situation remains dire. The country has been perched on the brink of default, with foreign reserves dwindling to about $3 billion—just enough to cover a few weeks of imports. Inflation nears 29%, with core inflation (excluding fuel and food) stabilizing around 21%. These figures, among the highest in Pakistan’s history, pour misery onto the masses—especially the poor and middle class.