THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1. Report: Global Trends 2040; A More Contested World
https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/GlobalTrends_2040.pdf
2. Under Biden, Pakistan and the US face a dilemma about the breadth of their relationship
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/order-from-chaos/2021/04/12/under-biden-pakistan-and-the-us-face-a-dilemma-about-the-breadth-of-their-relationship/
3. Russia to boost ties with Pakistan, supply military gear
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/russia-to-boost-ties-with-pakistan-supply-military-gear/2021/04/07/06b3d9d6-9789-11eb-8f0a-3384cf4fb399_story.html
4. As India ‘Rethinks’ S-400 Acquisition, Russia Puts ‘Everything On Table’ For Pakistan
https://eurasiantimes.com/as-india-rethinks-s-400-acquisition-russia-puts-everything-on-table-for-pakistan/
5. Biden to Withdraw All Combat Troops From Afghanistan by Sept. 11
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/13/us/politics/biden-afghanistan-withdrawal.html
6. China Poses Biggest Threat to U.S., Intelligence Report Says
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/13/us/politics/china-national-security-intelligence-report.html
7. US Troops to Leave Afghanistan by Sept. 11
 https://www.voanews.com/usa/us-troops-leave-afghanistan-sept-11
8. A Disarming Mission: A RAND Conversation with William Perry and Tom Collina
https://www.rand.org/multimedia/video/2021/03/25/a-disarming-mission-a-rand-conversation-with-william-perry-and-tom-collina.html
9. US Intelligence Raises Concerns About Afghanistan Pullout
https://www.voanews.com/south-central-asia/us-intelligence-raises-concerns-about-afghanistan-pullout
10. Why Biden should be careful about courting India’s Modi government
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/04/12/opinions/biden-india-narendra-modi-china-thames-singh/
11. Article exposes humanitarian disasters caused by U.S. wars
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-04-09/Article-exposes-humanitarian-disasters-caused-by-U-S-wars-ZjvEBqAjeM/index.html
12. Report: Severe Humanitarian Disasters Caused by U.S. Aggressive Wars against Foreign Countries
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-04/09/c_139868771.htm

RUSSIA & EUROPE

1. Russia’s anti-hypersonic missile radar to enter combat duty in Arctic by July
https://tass.com/defense/1277677
2. Russia tests sea-denial systems with Soviet echoes
https://www.iiss.org/blogs/military-balance/2021/04/russia-sea-denial-systems
3. Turkish Airlines suspends Russia flights
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-airlines-suspends-russia-flights-163958
4. Bilateral sanctions illegal, will deliver S-400 as planned: Russia
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bilateral-curbs-illegal-will-deliver-s-400-as-planned-russia/articleshow/82075660.cms
5. Zakharova said Russia’s response to US sanctions would be inevitable
https://tass.ru/politika/11159253?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smm_social_share
6. Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia in response to election interference and cyber hacks
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/04/14/politics/russia-sanctions-expel-officials-hacking-election/index.html
7. FM’s trip rejuvenates ties with EU powerhouse
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2294649/fms-trip-rejuvenates-ties-with-eu-powerhouse
8. Curtain Raiser: Pakistan-Uzbekistan Virtual Summit – 14 April 2021
http://mofa.gov.pk/curtain-raiser-pakistan-uzbekistan-virtual-summit-14-april-2021/
9. Biden, Putin discuss future summit meeting in phone call
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/13/biden-putin-discuss-future-summit-meeting-in-phone-call
10. Brexit is fuelling tensions in Northern Ireland
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/4/14/brexit-stirring-tension-in-northern-ireland
11. US to coordinate Afghan troop withdrawal with NATO: Blinken
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/14/us-to-coordinate-afghanistan-troop-withdrawal-with-nato-blinken
12. France tells citizens to leave Pakistan ‘due to serious threats’
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/15/france-tells-citizens-to-leave-pakistan-due-to-serious-threats
13. India-Russia friendship is too pragmatic for US and China to ruin it
https://www.rt.com/op-ed/520751-russia-india-pragmatic-friendship/

MULTILATERALISM

1. Hundreds of millions of women living lives ‘governed by others’, UN report shows
https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/pub-pdf/SoWP2021_Report_-_EN_web.3.21_0.pdf
2. New global compact aims to drive down diabetes deaths, boost insulin access
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/04/1089712
3. UN and partners announce Afghan peace summit will convene in Turkey this month
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/04/1089682
4. Settler violence is rising in Occupied Palestinian Territory, warn experts
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/04/1089752

POLITICAL ECONOMY & NON-TRADITIONAL THREATS

1. SBP Weekly Data Report
http://www.sbp.org.pk/ecodata/index2.asp
2. SDGs-related projects unveiled to attract FDI
https://www.dawn.com/news/1618314/sdgs-related-projects-unveiled-to-attract-fdi
3. Pakistan set to achieve fiscal sustainability: IMF
https://www.dawn.com/news/1618313/pakistan-set-to-achieve-fiscal-sustainability-imf
4. Pakistan to make single-dose Covid vaccine
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2294652/pakistan-to-make-single-dose-covid-vaccine
5. Elite privilege eats up $17.4b of Pakistan’s economy, UN report finds
https://www.pk.undp.org/content/pakistan/en/home/presscenter/pressreleases/2021/undp_s-pakistan-national-human-development-report-on-inequality-.html
6. Overseas remittances exceed $2bn for 10th consecutive month
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2021/04/12/overseas-remittances-exceed-2bn-for-10th-consecutive-month/
7. Wheat production to hit new record this year in Pakistan
https://www.geo.tv/latest/345013-wheat-production-to-hit-new-record-in-this-years-harvesting
8. Govt sets economic growth target at 4.2pc for FY22
https://www.dawn.com/news/1618146/govt-sets-economic-growth-target-at-42pc-for-fy22
9. Big industrial output expands 4.85pc in February
https://www.dawn.com/news/1618089/big-industrial-output-expands-485pc-in-february
10. Government, SBP coordination is a must
https://www.dawn.com/news/1617654/government-sbp-coordination-is-a-must
11. Pakistan Single Window to save $500m, says PM
https://www.dawn.com/news/1617961/pakistan-single-window-to-save-500m-says-pm
12. G20 extends moratorium on debt interest payments for poorest Covid-hit nations
https://www.geo.tv/latest/344205-g20-extends-moratorium-on-debt-interest-payments-for-poorest-covid-hit-nations
13. SBP considering issuing digital currency to boost financial inclusion
https://www.geo.tv/latest/344512-sbp-considering-issuing-digital-currency-to-boost-financial-inclusion
14. Pakistan, Iran to deepen trade ties by inking FTA
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2294767/pakistan-iran-to-deepen-trade-ties-by-inking-fta
15. Credit to private sector slows down
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2294761/credit-to-private-sector-slows-down
16. Pakistan promoting regional linkages to deal with economic challenges: FM
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2021/04/15/pakistan-promoting-regional-linkages-to-deal-with-economic-challenges-fm/
17. PM, Uzbek president agree to boost bilateral ties
https://www.dawn.com/news/1618305
18. Facebook signs first deal to buy renewable energy in India
https://www.dawn.com/news/1618375/facebook-signs-first-deal-to-buy-renewable-energy-in-india
19. How the WTO Changed China
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/china/2021-02-16/how-wto-changed-china
20. Oil prices jump despite fresh coronavirus fears
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2294719/oil-prices-jump-despite-fresh-coronavirus-fears
21. Biden Wants Leaders to Make Climate Commitments for Earth Day
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/13/climate/biden-climate-change-diplomacy.html
22. Biden’s Earth Day Summit Is a Crucial Opportunity for Climate Action
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bidens-earth-day-summit-is-a-crucial-opportunity-for-climate-action/
23. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reschedules the approval session for the Working Group I contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) to 26-30 July 2021 from April
https://www.ipcc.ch/2021/03/05/ipcc-reschedules-working-group-i-approval-session/
24. Global Changes in Secondary Atmospheric Pollutants during the 2020 COVID‐19 Pandemic
https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2020JD034213
25. Reducing water availability pushing Pakistan to stage of water scarcity: Wapda
https://nation.com.pk/03-Apr-2021/reducing-water-availability-pushing-pakistan-to-stage-of-water-scarcity-wapda
26. Chairman PCRWR underlines need of building more reservoirs to overcome water scarcity
https://www.radio.gov.pk/07-04-2021/chairman-pcrwr-underlines-need-of-building-more-reservoirs-to-overcome-water-scarcity
27. Minister for multi-pronged approach to tackle water issues
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/811911-minister-for-multi-pronged-approach-to-tackle-water-issues
28. Food Security in Pakistan: Surplus Food is not Enough to Create a Food Secure Country
https://www.futuredirections.org.au/publication/food-security-in-pakistan-surplus-food-is-not-enough-to-create-a-food-secure-country/
29. Pakistan’s rising housing crunch devours fertile land
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/pakistans-rising-housing-crunch-devours-fertile-land/2191096
30. Food to growing population: Call for developing sustainable agriculture
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40084569/food-to-growing-population-call-for-developing-sustainable-agriculture
31. A global food crisis is brewing
https://www.dawn.com/news/1615235
32. Food and Poverty: Misfortune or Fault?
https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/13-Apr-2021/food-and-poverty-misfortune-or-fault
33. Punjab reports 79 Covid-19 deaths, 2,775 fresh cases
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40084526/punjab-reports-79-covid-19-deaths-2775-fresh-cases
34. The race for antiviral drugs to beat COVID — and the next pandemic
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00958-4

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