THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1. The Misunderstood History of Pakistan-US Relations
https://thediplomat.com/2021/03/the-misunderstood-history-of-pakistan-us-relations/
2. 2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
https://www.state.gov/reports/2020-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/
3. India 2020 Human Rights Report
https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/INDIA-2020-HUMAN-RIGHTS-REPORT.pdf
4. Pakistan, US & Saudi Arabia Conduct Joint Air Exercise ‘Aces Meet’ At Undisclosed Location
https://eurasiantimes.com/pakistan-us-and-saudi-arabia-conduct-joint-air-exercise-aces-meet-at-undisclosed-airbase/
5. Sharper: The Beijing-Moscow Partnership
https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/sharper-the-beijing-moscow-partnership
6. Positive Visions, Powerful Partnerships
https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/positive-visions-powerful-partnerships
7. Unresolved questions in US-India relations
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/unresolved-questions-us-india-relations
8. India’s Space Cooperation with the US – and the Quad – Intensifies
https://thediplomat.com/2021/03/indias-space-cooperation-with-the-us-and-the-quad-intensifies/
9. Russia and China tell Biden: The old days are over
https://asiatimes.com/2021/03/russia-and-china-tell-biden-the-old-days-are-over/
10. Biden: U.S. not looking for confrontation, but ready for ‘steep competition’ with China
https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-03-26/Biden-says-he-won-t-let-China-be-leading-country-in-the-world–YVL46u7H8Y/index.html
11. India to Buy First U.S. Armed Drones to Counter China, Pakistan
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-09/india-to-buy-first-u-s-armed-drones-to-counter-china-pakistan

RUSSIA & EUROPE

1. Russia appoints three players to Pakistan gas pipeline plan
https://www.upstreamonline.com/production/russia-appoints-three-players-to-pakistan-gas-pipeline-plan/2-1-986549
2. Pakistan to host counter-terrorism exercises under SCO
https://nation.com.pk/26-Mar-2021/pakistan-to-host-counter-terrorism-exercises-under-sco
3. Russian FM to visit Pakistan to discuss Afghan peace, regional politics
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2292707/russian-fm-to-visit-pakistan-to-discuss-afghan-peace-regional-politics
4. Cricket matches to be organized at SCO Demonstration Zone in Qingdao, China
https://www.app.com.pk/global/cricket-matches-to-be-organized-at-sco-demonstration-zone-in-qingdao-china/
5. FM’s meetings with Tajik leadership to help enhance cooperation in various fields
http://www.radio.gov.pk/31-03-2021/fms-meetings-with-tajik-leadership-to-help-enhance-cooperation-in-various-fields
6. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s answers to media questions during a special session of the Valdai International Discussion Club on the Middle East, Moscow, March 31, 2021
https://www.mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/-/asset_publisher/cKNonkJE02Bw/content/id/4660109
7. Statement by Foreign Minister 9th Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process Ministerial Conference Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 30 March 2021
http://mofa.gov.pk/statement-by-foreign-minister-9th-heart-of-asia-istanbul-process-ministerial-conference-dushanbe-tajikistan-30-march-2021/
8. Moscow has no relations with EU as organization today, Lavrov says
https://tass.com/politics/1269103
9. REFILE-U.S., EU to cooperate on China dialogue, Russia challenge -statement
https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-blinken-eu/refile-u-s-eu-to-cooperate-on-china-dialogue-russia-challenge-statement-idUSW1N2KX00P
10. Fact Check-Warnings of a third coronavirus wave in Britain are not suggestions that the vaccination campaign has failed
https://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-third-wave/fact-check-warnings-of-a-third-coronavirus-wave-in-britain-are-not-suggestions-that-the-vaccination-campaign-has-failed-idUSL1N2LM2S8
11. Russia and China hit back at Western sanctions
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56496653

MULTILATERALISM

1. Guterres calls on US to lead global vaccination plan effort, climate action, welcoming Blinken to Headquarters
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/03/1088602
2. UN-Habitat report calls for cities post-pandemic to lead the way to a fairer, greener, healthier future
https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2021/03/cities_and_pandemics-towards_a_more_just_green_and_healthy_future_un-habitat_2021.pdf
3. COVID-19 origins report inconclusive: We must ‘leave no stone unturned’ – WHO chief
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/03/1088702
4. World leaders call for new international treaty to improve pandemic response
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/03/1088652

POLITICAL ECONOMY & NON-TRADITIONAL THREATS

1. SBP Weekly Data Report
http://www.sbp.org.pk/ecodata/index2.asp
2. Pakistan, China mull bilateral framework under CPEC
https://www.dawn.com/news/1615959/pakistan-china-mull-bilateral-framework-under-cpec
3. Inflow in RDA crosses $800m in six months
https://www.dawn.com/news/1615924/inflow-in-rda-crosses-800m-in-six-months
4. PM Imran Khan says no to resuming trade with India
https://www.geo.tv/latest/342898-pakistans-exports-reach-decade-high-of-23b-in-march
5. Pakistan successfully concludes first-ever 3-tranche capital market transaction: Hammad Azhar
https://www.geo.tv/latest/342508-hammad-azhar-announces-launch-of-pakistans-first-ever-three-tranche-capital-market-transaction
6. Rupee becomes world’s best currency
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2292537/rupee-becomes-worlds-best-currency
7. Pakistan asks China to bid for PSM
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2292737/pakistan-asks-china-to-bid-for-psm
8. Coinbase gets all-clear from SEC, setting stage for landmark crypto listing
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2292900/coinbase-gets-all-clear-from-sec-setting-stage-for-landmark-crypto-listing
9. Moody’s expects economy to rebound in two years
https://www.dawn.com/news/1615953/moodys-expects-economy-to-rebound-in-two-years
10. Pakistan’s Eurobonds oversubscribed two times: report
https://www.geo.tv/latest/342469-pakistans-eurobonds-oversubscribed-two-times-report
11. Pakistan strikes $1.3 billion development deal with World Bank
https://www.geo.tv/latest/341738-pakistan-strikes-13-billion-development-agreement-with-world-bank
12. Why the China-Iran Strategic Partnership Deal benefits Pakistan
https://tribune.com.pk/article/97343/why-the-china-iran-strategic-partnership-deal-benefits-pakistan
13. Third wave and the vaccine
https://www.dawn.com/news/1615949/third-wave-and-the-vaccine?preview
14. Textile sector plans protest against cabinet decision
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2292745/textile-sector-plans-protest-against-cabinet-decision
15. World Bank paints bleak picture of economy
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2292412/world-bank-paints-bleak-picture-of-economy
16. Trade deficit widens to $3 billion
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2292748/trade-deficit-widens-to-3-billion
17. Inflation clocks in at 9.1%
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2292843/inflation-clocks-in-at-91
18. Citizens paying through their noses for power
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2292928/citizens-paying-through-their-noses-for-power
19. ADB to provide $300m to Pakistan for 300MW hydropower plant near Balakot
https://www.geo.tv/latest/342325-adb-to-provide-300mln-to-pakistan-for-300-megawatt-hydropower-plant-near-balakot
20. Oil rises as OPEC+ decides on production policy
https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2BO5X6
21. World Bank approves $120m for green initiative
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2292740/world-bank-approves-120m-for-green-initiative
22. US envoy Kerry to skip Pakistan in ‘climate crisis’ trip to India, Bangladesh
https://www.dawn.com/news/1615823
23. Rapid global heating is hurting farm productivity, study finds
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/apr/01/climate-crisis-global-heating-food-farming-agriculture
24. Climate change top challenge over the next decade, UNESCO global survey finds
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/03/1088812
25. Rare IMF relief offers a hope of green recovery to debt-laden nations
https://www.climatechangenews.com/2021/03/26/rare-imf-relief-offers-hope-green-recovery-debt-laden-nations/

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