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508 | The Islamabad Accord: What the US-Iran Peace Means for Pakistan's Economy | Yusuf M Farooq | TBT
In this episode, we unpack the unprecedented macroeconomic and geopolitical shift following Pakistan’s successful brokering of a ceasefire between the US and Iran. With global markets reacting instantly—Bitcoin surging, US stock futures climbing, and crude oil crashing below $100—Yusuf M. Farooq breaks down exactly what this means for the Pakistani economy and local investors.
We analyze the immediate market relief and discuss whether this signals a permanent shift or a temporary pause in regional instability. The conversation transitions into a critical look at Pakistan's deeper structural…
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