THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1. Annual Threat Assessment – 2021
https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/annual-threat-assessment-report/5bd104278cd017bd/full.pdf
2. General Warns of Challenges to Tracking Terrorist Threats in Afghanistan After U.S. Exits
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/20/us/politics/biden-afghanistan-withdrawal-terrorism.html
3. The End of the United States’ Forever War
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/16/world/asia/afghanistan-forever-war.html
4. After troops leave Afghanistan, U.S. will face challenges maintaining counterterrorism capability
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/afghanistan-withdrawl-qaeda-us-counterterrorism/2021/04/17/4a383b46-9eb1-11eb-8a83-3bc1fa69c2e8_story.html
5. Leaving Afghanistan, and the Lessons of America’s Longest War
https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/leaving-afghanistan-and-the-lessons-of-americas-longest-war
6. US Allies Announce Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal
https://www.voanews.com/europe/us-allies-announce-afghanistan-troop-withdrawal
7. Is it a good time to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan?
https://newsus.cgtn.com/news/2021-04-16/Is-it-a-good-time-to-withdraw-U-S-troops-from-Afghanistan–ZuvA40Hs0E/index.html
8. What an Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Facility Means for JCPOA Talks
https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/what-attack-iran-s-nuclear-facility-means-jcpoa-talks
9. Strategic cooperation of emerging powers: Beyond regional instability, towards a new global order
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/459505/Strategic-cooperation-of-emerging-powers-Beyond-regional-instability
10. Another Vietnam, this time in Afghanistan
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/459951/Another-Vietnam-this-time-in-Afghanistan
11. Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56799755
12. China, U.S. vow joint efforts to implement Paris Agreement
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-04-18/China-U-S-issue-joint-statement-on-climate-crisis-Zyhh7IJ0Eo/index.html
13. Nationwide protests in U.S amid three mass shootings within 24 hours
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-04-19/Protests-in-U-S-call-for-police-reform-and-stricter-gun-control–ZAqO6OJq4E/index.html
14. White House: No guarantees about Afghanistan’s future post-pullout
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-04-19/White-House-No-guarantees-about-Afghanistan-s-future-post-pullout-ZAszMjdXPO/index.html
15. Leaving Afghanistan Will Make Counterterrorism ‘Extremely Difficult’, Top General Says
https://www.voanews.com/south-central-asia/leaving-afghanistan-will-make-counterterrorism-extremely-difficult-top-general
16. Secretary Blinken’s Call with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-call-with-indian-external-affairs-minister-s-jaishankar-2/
17. Some Progress in Nuclear Talks, Interim Deal Possible, Iranian Officials Say
https://www.voanews.com/middle-east/some-progress-nuclear-talks-interim-deal-possible-iranian-officials-say
18. What did 20 years of western intervention in Afghanistan achieve? Ruination
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/apr/16/20-years-western-intervention-afghanistan-terror
RUSSIA & EUROPE
1. Biden signs order on introducing sanctions against Russia
https://tass.com/world/1278415
2. Diplomat warns US placing dollar and West’s payment systems in jeopardy
https://tass.com/politics/1278617
3. U.S.-Norway Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement
https://www.state.gov/u-s-norway-supplementary-defense-cooperation-agreement/
4. Ukraine Wants NATO’s Action to Match Words on Russia
https://www.voanews.com/europe/ukraine-wants-natos-action-match-words-russia
5. Foreign Ministry statement on measures in response to hostile US actions
https://www.mid.ru/foreign_policy/news/-/asset_publisher/cKNonkJE02Bw/content/id/4689067?p_p_id=101_INSTANCE_cKNonkJE02Bw&_101_INSTANCE_cKNonkJE02Bw_languageId=en_GB
6. ‘Russia is heading for a catastrophe’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56808468
7. UK government intervenes in Nvidia takeover of chip designer Arm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56804007
8. Biden’s climate summit offers rare ‘breathing space’ with Putin amid growing rifts
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/biden-putin-climate-summit/2021/04/21/eb8c3a34-9ee7-11eb-b2f5-7d2f0182750d_story.html
9. Putin warns of tough Russian action if West crosses ‘red line’
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56828813
10. EU looks to align with India on 5G to distance telecom infrastructure from Chinese companies
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/european-union-looks-to-align-with-india-on-5g-to-distance-telecom-infrastructure-from-chinese-companies-101618822446677.html
11. Ukraine tensions test Erdogan and Putin’s complex relationship
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/20/ukraine-tensions-test-erdogan-and-putins-complex-relationship
12. Top military official warns China and Russia are modernizing nuclear weapons faster than US
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/04/20/politics/china-russia-nuclear-weapons/index.html
13. EU sanctions Myanmar generals as UN urges ASEAN action
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/20/eu-sanctions-myanmar-generals-as-un-urges-asean-action
14. India to get world’s best Air Defence System S-400 from Russia https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/india-to-get-worlds-best-air-defence-system-s-400-from-russia-check-details/2234332/
15. Ukrainian Foreign Minister urged EU to disconnect Russia from SWIFT
https://tass.ru/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/11213253?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smm_social_share
16. Putin delivers annual address to Federal Assembly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCnBFKYN0T0
17. Biden to recognise Armenian mass killing as ‘genocide’: Report
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/22/biden-to-recognise-armenian-massacre-genocide-report
18. EU reaches ambitious climate deal that could transform economy
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/4/21/eu-reaches-ambitious-climate-deal-on-binding-goals
19. Covid-19: India added to corona virus ‘red list’ for travel
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56806103#:~:text=India%20has%20been%20added%20to,days%20will%20be%20refused%20entry
20. European Union Moves to Regulate Artificial Intelligence
https://www.voanews.com/europe/european-union-moves-regulate-artificial-intelligence
MULTILATERALISM
1. US invites Pakistan to virtual climate summit after earlier overpass
https://www.dawn.com/news/1619154/us-invites-pakistan-to-virtual-climate-summit-after-earlier-overpass
2. World on the verge of climate ‘abyss’, as temperature rise continues: UN chief
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/04/1090072
3. Report State of the Global Climate 2020
https://library.wmo.int/doc_num.php?explnum_id=10618
4. UN ‘World Court’ marks 75 years of work to ensure peaceful settlement of disputes
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/04/1090102
5. UNICEF reports sharp rise in migrant children in Mexico https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/04/1090202
6. UN experts deeply disappointed by decision to release Fukushima water https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-04-16/UN-experts-deeply-disappointed-by-decision-to-release-Fukushima-water-ZuYFhgVGSI/index.html
7. U.N. Panel Is Scathing in Its Criticism of a British Report on Race
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/world/europe/britain-race-united-nations-boris-johnson.html
POLITICAL ECONOMY & NON-TRADITIONAL THREATS
1. SBP Weekly Data Report
http://www.sbp.org.pk/ecodata/index2.asp
2. Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves hit five-year high
https://www.geo.tv/latest/345605-pakistans-foreign-exchange-reserves-hit-five-year-high
3. Third Pak-Iran border crossing opened to enhance trade
https://www.dawn.com/news/1619659/border-security-common-concern-of-two-states-rouhani
4. Govt raises Rs708bn, cuts yields on T-bills
https://www.dawn.com/news/1619641/govt-raises-rs708bn-cuts-yields-on-t-bills
5. Govt gets $33b in foreign loans
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2295838/govt-gets-33b-in-foreign-loans
6. Situationer: Action needed to bring down retail vegetable prices
https://www.dawn.com/news/1619640/situationer-action-needed-to-bring-down-retail-vegetable-prices
7. IMF reiterates hike in taxes, tariff
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2295651/imf-reiterates-hike-in-taxes-tariff
8. Revolution in tourism, agriculture to boost economy: PM
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2021/04/21/revolution-in-tourism-agriculture-to-boost-economy-pm/
9. UAE rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2295798/uae-rolls-over-2-billion-loan-to-pakistan
10. Pakistan beats India in apparel exports to US
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2295846/pakistan-beats-india-in-apparel-exports-to-us
11. Foreign direct investment falls by 35pc in nine months
https://www.dawn.com/news/1619247
12. What are the double standards of Holocaust denial and Islamophobia?
https://tribune.com.pk/article/97363/what-are-the-double-standards-of-holocaust-denial-and-islamophobia
13. Power consumers to pay Rs1.1tr
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2296006/power-consumers-to-pay-rs11tr
14. Autonomy with accountability
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2295489/autonomy-with-accountability
15. Despite an ambitious policy, importing and registering electric vehicles remains strenuous for Pakistani consumers
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2021/04/17/despite-an-ambitious-policy-importing-and-registering-electric-vehicles-remains-strenuous-for-pakistani-consumers/
16. Monthly circular debt reporting launched
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2296014/monthly-circular-debt-reporting-launched
17. FBR, World Bank agree to enhance cooperation
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2021/04/18/fbr-world-bank-agree-to-enhance-cooperation/
18. The textiles vs yarn tussle
https://www.dawn.com/news/1618948/the-textiles-vs-yarn-tussle
19. New system for cargo clearance launched
https://www.dawn.com/news/1619639/new-system-for-cargo-clearance-launched
20. Tourism putting stress on Pakistan environment: study
https://www.dawn.com/news/1619551/tourism-putting-stress-on-pakistan-environment-study
21. Pakistan drops to 90th rank on inclusive internet index
https://www.dawn.com/news/1619250/pakistan-drops-to-90th-rank-on-inclusive-internet-index
22. ‘Petrol smuggling costing national exchequer Rs240bn loss annually’
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2021/04/21/petrol-smuggling-costing-national-exchequer-rs240bn-loss-annually/
23. Oil prices drop as India’s COVID-19 surge dents demand outlook
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-falls-second-day-indias-covid-19-surge-dent-fuel-demand-2021-04-21/
24. US extends invitation to Pakistan for climate change summit
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/822797-us-extends-invitation-to-pakistan-for-climate-change-summit
25. Xi to attend Biden’s climate change summit in first meeting of two leaders
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/chinas-xi-attend-climate-change-summit-bidens-invitation-2021-04-21/
26. Compete, confront, cooperate: climate summit test for Biden’s China watchwords
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/22/compete-confront-cooperate-climate-summit-test-for-bidens-china-watchwords
27. World Leaders Set to Speak at US-Led Virtual Climate Summit
https://www.voanews.com/science-health/world-leaders-set-speak-us-led-virtual-climate-summit
28. PM appoints Jamshed Iqbal Cheema as SAPM on Food Security
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/823065-pm-appoints-jamshed-iqbal-cheema-as-sapm-on-food-security
29. Researchers raise alarm over stalled adoption of biotechnology to improve food security
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/uob-rra041921.php
