Pakistan Faces Economic Peril as Election Turmoil Clouds Reform Path

Pakistan faces major economic challenges like balance of payments issues, slowing growth, and rising prices. Securing IMF funding is critical.
Election results created uncertainty and political instability, impacting economic stability and reforms.
Allegations of rigging have hurt the incoming government's credibility. Continued political insecurity expected.
Ability of a "weak" coalition government to make difficult economic decisions in doubt.
With a strong opposition, military-backed SIFC may drive economic policymaking, reducing policy uncertainty but causing friction.