IMF says Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan GDP to contract 1.3pc in 2026
<p>The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday forecast a sharp drop in economic output in Pakistan, the Middle East and North Africa this year due to the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/live/iran-israel-war">US-Israeli-led war against Iran</a>, followed by a rebound to 6.6 per cent growth in 2027, while warning that further energy production disruptions