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Pakistan cuts interest rate to spur growth as ‘geopolitical’ tensions pose economic challenges

  • Monday’s decision came against the backdrop of soaring tensions with neighboring India following a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir
  • The central bank expects the economy to settling between 2.5 and 3.5%, mainly because of low agricultural output and industrial outturns
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