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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & THE UNITED NATIONS |
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Ø Ishaq Dar highlights investment opportunities in Pakistan during meeting with business leaders in NY https://ptv.com.pk/ptvworld/newsdetail/9605 Ø Trump’s renewed interest in Pakistan has India recalibrating China ties https://www.reuters.com/world/china/trumps-renewed-interest-pakistan-has-india-recalibrating-china-ties-2025-07-21/ Ø US state department hints Kashmir mediation on table in talks with Pakistan Ø Pakistan, US near breakthrough as trade talks enter final stage https://www.dawn.com/news/1925309 Ø Trump Seeks to Reshape NATO https://www.hudson.org/politics-government/trump-seeks-reshape-nato-peter-rough Ø FO says Pakistan has ‘dismantled’ terrorist outfits amid US designation of group blamed for Pahalgam attack https://www.dawn.com/news/1925022 Ø AT UNSC, Pakistani diplomat hits back at India for accusing Pakistan of cross-border terrorism Ø UNSC unanimously adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution on peaceful dispute settlement Ø In meeting with UN chief, Pakistan deputy PM calls for settlement of Palestine, Kashmir disputes https://www.arabnews.com/node/2608966/pakistan Ø Pakistan signs UN convention to conserve marine life Pakistan backs ‘inclusive’ political process https://tribune.com.pk/story/2557360/pakistan-signs-un-convention-to-conserve-marine-life Ø At UN forum, Pakistan urges global financial reforms, debt relief to bridge SDG funding gaps https://www.arabnews.com/node/2608926/pakistan Ø Syria, ceasefire in Gaza at Security Council debate https://www.arabnews.com/node/2609177/pakistan Ø UN official reiterates call for Gaza ceasefire as ‘nightmare of historic proportions’ unfolds https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/07/1165474 Ø Terror and chaos for Gaza’s people now entering the ‘death phase’ https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/07/1165443 Ø The situation in the Middle East https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/07/1165470 Ø ‘Catastrophic birth outcomes’ in Gaza threaten a whole generation, warns UN agency |
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RUSSIA & EUROPE |
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Ø Pakistan teams up with Turkiye, Russia for fresh offshore drilling Ø Russia seeking to create ‘buffer zones’ in Ukraine, says Kremlin Ø Russia Is Losing Its Near Abroad https://www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/russia-losing-its-near-abroad Ø Russian plane crashes in Russia’s far east, nearly 50 people on board feared dead Ø Russia, Ukraine conclude third round of talks in Istanbul https://tass.com/politics/1993263 Ø Hungary will not supply weapons to Kiev, doesn’t want to be dragged into conflict https://tass.com/world/1993509 Ø Exclusive: Indian firm shipped explosives to Russia despite US warnings Ø Iran Warns It Could Exit Nuclear Treaty if Europe Reimposes Sanctions https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/world/middleeast/iran-europe-nuclear-talks-treaty.html Ø China’s Xi urges Europe to make ‘the right strategic choice’ amid global trade turbulence at key summit https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/24/china/china-eu-summit-beijing-intl-hnk Ø How U.S. Forces Should Leave Europe https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/how-us-forces-should-leave-europe Ø The Houthis shatter European pretensions to naval power https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/07/20/the-houthis-shatter-european-pretensions-to-naval-power Ø EU warns Israel as Trump’s envoy heads to Europe for Gaza truce talks Ø EU steps up air defences for Ukraine and sanctions for Russia Ø Macron says France will recognise Palestinian state in September Ø Britain and India to sign landmark free trade pact during Modi’s visit |
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POLITICAL ECONOMY & NON-TRADITIONAL THREATS |
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Ø SBP Weekly Data Report Ø IMF ties 4% tax removal to wider net https://tribune.com.pk/story/2557753/imf-ties-4-tax-removal-to-wider-net Ø Why global giants pulling out https://tribune.com.pk/story/2557010/why-global-giants-pulling-out Ø Are stabilisation measures backfiring? https://tribune.com.pk/story/2557011/are-stabilisation-measures-backfiring Ø S&P upgrades credit rating to B- https://tribune.com.pk/story/2557748/sp-upgrades-credit-rating-to-b Ø Foreign debt inflows surge to $12.4bn https://www.dawn.com/news/1925966/foreign-debt-inflows-surge-to-124bn Ø Exporting produce at a cost https://www.dawn.com/news/1925563/exporting-produce-at-a-cost Ø Balancing recovery and price stability https://www.dawn.com/news/1925566/balancing-recovery-and-price-stability Ø Micro solutions for macro problems? https://www.dawn.com/news/1925567/micro-solutions-for-macro-problems Ø ADB sees Pakistan’s growth at 3pc https://www.dawn.com/news/1926217/adb-sees-pakistans-growth-at-3pc Ø IT exports hit record $3.8bn in 2024-25 https://www.dawn.com/news/1925145/it-exports-hit-record-38bn-in-2024-25 Ø Crude finishes with 1% gain on supply concerns and US crude draws Ø Water for dollars https://www.geo.tv/latest/615522-water-for-dollars Ø PM appreciates World Bank’s backing on Pakistan’s stance over Indus Waters Treaty Ø Pakistan presses for global emissions cuts, resilience funding at COP-29 summit Ø Falling behind on meaningful social development https://www.dawn.com/news/1925565/falling-behind-on-meaningful-social-development Ø China urges acceleration of agri-reforms under CPEC https://tribune.com.pk/story/2557755/china-urges-acceleration-of-agri-reforms-under-cpec Ø Policy reversal hits solar transition https://tribune.com.pk/story/2557563/policy-reversal-hits-solar-transition Ø Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce379k4v3pwo Ø For hope on climate change, follow the money, UN chief tells AP https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2609287/world Ø Climate crisis causing food price spikes around the world, scientists say Ø Pakistan hails ICJ advisory on states’ climate obligations https://tribune.com.pk/story/2557594/pakistan-hails-icj-advisory-on-states-climate-obligations Ø Senate panel slams outdated systems, poor planning for monsoon losses |
