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IMF Predicts 1.3% Economic Drop in Region | Afghanistan News
The International Monetary Fund has predicted a 1.3 percent economic contraction for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan in 2026, primarily due to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Most Gulf Cooperation Council states, except Oman, are also facing economic declines, with Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar experiencing significant downturns. Pakistan's economy is further strained by a trade halt with Afghanistan, leading to substantial losses for exporters and the pharmaceutical
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