THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & THE UNITED NATIONS

1. No specific reaction to Pakistan-TTP talks, says US
https://www.dawn.com/news/1657315/no-specific-reaction-to-pakistan-ttp-talks-says-us
2. Pakistan Reaches Cease-Fire with Resurgent Taliban Militants
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/09/world/asia/pakistan-taliban-cease-fire.html
3. Pakistan Set to Host US, China, Russia, Taliban to Discuss Afghan Crisis
https://www.voanews.com/a/pakistan-set-to-host-us-china-russia-taliban-to-discuss-afghan-crisis-/6306456.html
4. Will Imran Khan Grant the US Access to Pakistani Airspace Again?
https://thediplomat.com/2021/11/will-imran-khan-grant-the-us-access-to-pakistani-airspace-again/
5. Outside looking in: After Afghanistan, U.S. scrambles for bases in central Asia
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/nov/8/us-scrambles-bases-central-asia-after-afghanistan-/
6. US, Pakistan engaged in positive dialogue: Moeed Yusuf
https://www.dawn.com/news/1654810/us-pakistan-engaged-in-positive-dialogue-moeed-yusuf
7. IMF attitude influenced by US: Pasha
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2328528/imf-attitude-influenced-by-us-pasha
8. In a Region in Strife, India’s Moral High Ground Erodes
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/06/world/asia/india-region-muslim-hindu-strife.html
9. Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 194
https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/2021/11/4/senate-section/article/s7779-1?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22Pakistan%22%2C%22Pakistan%22%5D%7D&s=3&r=3 PDF at: https://www.congress.gov/117/crec/2021/11/04/167/194/CREC-2021-11-04.pdf
10. UN chief welcomes China-US pledge to cooperate on climate action
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/11/1105512
11. Salaries for Afghanistan health workers sends ‘message of hope’ to millions
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/11/1105282
12. Beyond Recovery: Towards 2030
https://www.pk.undp.org/content/pakistan/en/home/coronavirus/support-to-national-response.html
13. Landmine casualties ‘exceptionally high’, Syria and Afghanistan worst-hit
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/11/1105432      

RUSSIA & EUROPE

1. Russia, China, Pakistan, US urge Taliban to observe international obligations
https://tass.com/world/1360375
2. US special envoy for Afghanistan to visit Moscow on November 15 – Russia Diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1358811
3. Russia objects against practice of adopting hasty resolutions by UNGA – diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1359395
4. Over 18 million people starving in Afghanistan – Russian security chief
https://tass.com/politics/1359833
5. Russia, US energy ministries discuss stabilization of global oil market
https://tass.com/politics/1359879
6. COP26: Climate negotiations enter final day as differences remain
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/12/cop26-climate-summit-gears-up-for-fraught-final-hours
7. US warns EU that Russia could invade Ukraine – reports
https://www.rt.com/russia/540079-us-warns-eu-russia-invade-ukraine/
8. Germans launch fundraiser to rescue stranded Afghans
https://www.dw.com/en/germans-launch-fundraiser-to-rescue-stranded-afghans/a-59758728
9. Special forces hid evidence of Afghan killings
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59238181

POLITICAL ECONOMY & NON-TRADITIONAL THREATS

1. SBP Weekly Data Report
http://www.sbp.org.pk/ecodata/index2.asp
2. Over $2.41bn in deposits obtained through Roshan Digital Accounts raised for forex reserves
https://www.geo.tv/latest/381485-over-241-bn-deposits-obtained-through-roshan-digital-accounts-raised-for-forex-reserves
3. Sovereignty vs autonomy
https://www.dawn.com/news/1656722/sovereignty-vs-autonomy
4. ITFC gives $761m to Pakistan for energy imports
https://www.dawn.com/news/1657324/itfc-gives-761m-to-pakistan-for-energy-imports
5. Rupee depreciates, gold shines
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2328861/rupee-depreciates-gold-shines
6. SBP autonomy issue stretches ambiguity over IMF programme
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2021/11/11/sbp-autonomy-issue-stretches-ambiguity-over-imf-programme/
7. Pakistan, Iran set $5bn trade target by 2023
https://www.dawn.com/news/1656473
8. Pakistan pays top dollar for LNG to avoid crisis
https://dailytimes.com.pk/838941/pakistan-pays-top-dollar-for-lng-to-avoid-crisis/
9. New Strategic Trade Policy Framework approved
https://www.dawn.com/news/1657090/new-strategic-trade-policy-framework-approved
10. Fiscal deficit drops to 0.8pc of GDP in first quarter
https://www.dawn.com/news/1657092/fiscal-deficit-drops-to-08pc-of-gdp-in-first-quarter
11. Eight sectors record double-digit growth in exports
https://www.dawn.com/news/1657624/eight-sectors-record-double-digit-growth-in-exports
12. Foreign investors ask Pakistan to deregulate energy chain
https://www.dawn.com/news/1657626/foreign-investors-ask-pakistan-to-deregulate-energy-chain
13. Oil prices plunge into close, roiled by inflation fears
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-climbs-surprise-us-crude-stocks-decline-2021-11-10/
14. COP26: Global greenwash or progress to keep 1.5C goal alive?
https://tribune.com.pk/article/97502/cop26-global-greenwash-or-progress-to-keep-15c-goal-alive
15. Analysis: Carbon superpowers: U.S.-China deal seen as symbolic but not sufficient
https://www.reuters.com/business/cop/carbon-superpowers-us-china-deal-seen-symbolic-not-sufficient-2021-11-11/
16. While negotiators wrangle at COP26, South Asia chokes in toxic air
https://www.dawn.com/news/1657383/while-negotiators-wrangle-at-cop26-south-asia-chokes-in-toxic-air
17. Climate change: A growth imperative in Pakistan
https://www.dawn.com/news/1656695