Pakistan's economic squeeze fuels push for peace in Iran conflict
Small businesses in Islamabad report dwindling customers as economic strain motivates Pakistan's push for peace in the Iran conflict.
Sheikh Nadeem sat outside his bedding store in Islamabad, scrolling his phone while waiting for customers who were not coming. His experience mirrors wider economic pressures that are driving Pakistan to press for de-escalation and peace in the Iran war to avoid further harm to trade and livelihoods.