Pakistan's Ministry of Finance has confirmed that the country currently holds ample petroleum reserves despite rising tensions between Iran and Israel. This assurance comes after a committee meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to assess the impact of recent regional conflicts on the oil market.

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Israel said on Friday it targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders in a "preemptive strike" to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon. Several brokerages had initially expected a cut but revised their forecasts after the Israeli strikes sparked fears of a broader conflict.