Afghanistan

1. UN warns of impending acute food insecurity for the already struggling people of Afghanistan and Pakistan

https://www.ariananews.af/un-warns-of-impending-acute-food-insecurity-for-the-already-struggling-people-of-afghanistan-and-pakistan/

2. Pakistan, Afghanistan possess huge potential of bilateral trade: KP Minister

https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-afghanistan-possess-huge-potential-of-bilateral-trade-kp-minister/

3. US aid policies undermined success of Afghanistan mission, says watchdog chief

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/jul/11/us-aid-policies-undermined-success-of-afghanistan-mission-says-watchdog-chief

4. US needs ‘official presence’ on ground in Afghanistan, says ex-CIA official

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-needs-official-presence-ground-afghanistan-says-ex-cia-official

5. Afghanistan Logistics Working Group – Coordination Meeting Presentation, 5 July 2023

https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/afghanistan-logistics-working-group-coordination-meeting-presentation-5-july-2023

6. The Taliban embrace cultural heritage

https://www.economist.com/asia/2023/07/11/the-taliban-embrace-cultural-heritage

7. Pakistan ‘cautiously’ praises Afghan Taliban’s steps against cross-border terrorism

https://www.geo.tv/latest/498232-pakistan-cautiously-acknowledges-afghan-talibans-steps-against-cross-border-terrorism

8. Pakistani barter trade with Afghanistan, Iran, Russia stuck in neutral

https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Pakistani-barter-trade-with-Afghanistan-Iran-Russia-stuck-in-neutral

9. Taliban ceases all Swedish activities in Afghanistan over Quran burning

https://www.trtworld.com/asia/taliban-ceases-all-swedish-activities-in-afghanistan-over-quran-burning-13991527

10. Taliban-led Afghanistan begins extracting oil

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2425461/taliban-led-afghanistan-begins-extracting-oil

Middle East

11. Pakistan voices solidarity with Iran following Zahedan terror attack

https://arynews.tv/pakistan-voices-solidarity-with-iran-following-zahedan-terror-attack/

12. Biden must rethink an American-Saudi pact that can reshape the Middle East

https://www.mei.edu/publications/biden-must-rethink-american-saudi-pact-can-reshape-middle-east

13. Opportunities and challenges for PakistExports to Middle East fallan in a changing Middle East

https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2321991

14. Pakistan, UAE sign renewable energy deal

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20230706-pakistan-uae-sign-renewable-energy-deal/

15. Why are KSA and UAE Investing in Agri-Livestock?

https://dailytimes.com.pk/1112960/why-are-ksa-and-uae-investing-in-agri-livestock/

16. Egypt’s government is not doing enough to curb inflation: Expert

https://www.egyptindependent.com/egypts-government-is-not-doing-enough-to-curb-inflation-expert/

17. Exports to Middle East fall

https://www.dawn.com/news/1763724

Africa

18. Investments in private healthcare are not helping Africans

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/7/11/investments-in-private-healthcare-are-not-helping-african

19. Power Africa: 10 biggest projects in 10 years

https://www.theafricareport.com/314827/power-africa-10-biggest-projects-in-10-years/

20. Air travel in Africa: Costly flights hold the continent back

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65845829

21. ‘Continent of opportunities’: Iran’s Raisi to go on Africa tour

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/11/continent-of-opportunities-irans-raisi-kicks-off-africa-tour