Gulf energy attacks worry Pakistan's finance minister

Summary

Pakistan has so far withstood the initial economic shock of the Iran war, but Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warned that continued attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure could delay a return to normalcy. Middle East Eye reports that Pakistan has secured energy supplies through November and is planning for winter, when household demand typically rises.

Timeline

1. The Hindu

   17 Oct 2026, 05:25 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Aurangzeb said Pakistan had weathered the Iran war's initial shock, but continued attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure would delay a return to economic normalcy.

2. Middle East Eye

   17 Oct 2026, 05:55 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports that Pakistan has secured enough energy supplies through November and is planning for winter, while Aurangzeb warned that attacks on Gulf infrastructure could prolong the return to normalcy.