U.S.-China tensions: Islamabad residents bear cost of mediation
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 09:24 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
Pakistan's efforts to mediate between the U.S. and Iran are affecting local residents in Islamabad, who are bearing the brunt of rising inflation and economic instability. Nikkei Asia reports that residents are struggling to make ends meet.
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