When fuel and food prices are climbing as a consequence of the Gulf war, Pakistanis’ pride in their country’s global standing provides only limited comfort https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/04/16/pakistans-deft-diplomacy-is-an-economic-blessing-and-a-curse?taid=e736a7f4-3374-438f-bace-051f4bda9517 Photo: Reuters