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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & THE UNITED NATIONS |
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Ø US Centcom chief lauds ‘phenomenal partner’ Pakistan in counter-terrorism efforts https://www.dawn.com/news/1916524 Ø Trump willing to help settle Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India: US State Dept Ø Trump’s nominee Paul Kapur to prioritise Pakistan security ties in line with US interests Ø Pakistan, US discuss boosting cotton trade, textile cooperation Ø Pakistan, US to resume tariff talks within days https://www.dawn.com/news/1916434 Ø Tell Me How This Trade War Ends https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/tell-me-how-trade-war-ends Ø Congress Must Constrain Trump Ø Will Modi’s Trip to Canada Boost Bilateral Relations? Ø Rising hunger in Gaza highlights urgent need for ‘unfettered’ aid supplies https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/06/1164271 Ø Lack of cooperation from Iran hampers nuclear checks, says atomic energy watchdog https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/06/1164166 Ø Ukraine: Ongoing Russian strikes continue alarming civilian casualty trend https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/06/1164276 Ø Climate emergency is a health crisis ‘that is already killing us,’ says WHO https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/06/1164261 Ø The world’s oceans are dying. Can a UN summit in Nice turn the tide? https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/06/1164026 Ø Pakistan appointed as vice chair of UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee Ø Ishaq Dar to represent Pakistan at UN conference on two-state solution for Palestine |
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RUSSIA & EUROPE |
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Ø Why Ukraine peace talks are failing https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/6/12/why-ukraine-peace-talks-are-failing Ø N Ireland hit by third night of ‘racist’ violence, main flashpoint calmer Ø Austrian police find bomb plans at shooting suspect’s home as nation mourns Ø What’s behind Russia’s ‘evolving’ drone warfare in Ukraine? https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/11/whats-behind-russias-evolving-drone-warfare-in-ukraine Ø Poland’s Tusk faces confidence vote, hoping for fresh start https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/11/polands-tusk-faces-confidence-vote-hoping-for-new-beginning Ø Australia, Canada, NZ, UK, Norway sanction two Israeli far-right ministers Ø Ukraine urges ‘action’ from allies as Russian attacks mount https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/10/ukraine-urges-action-from-allies-as-russian-attacks-mount Ø Italy cuts ties with Israeli spyware firm Paragon amid surveillance scandal Ø Russia plans to boost economic and military ties in Africa https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/9/russia-plans-to-boost-economic-and-military-ties-in-africa Ø Mass protest in Madrid calls for Spain’s Sanchez to resign over corruption Ø Macron to visit Greenland to boost ‘European unity’ amid Trump threats Ø Joint press conference by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with Weimar Plus Foreign Ministers in Rome, Italy https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/opinions_236206.htm Ø Putin says special attention should be paid to nuclear triad in Russia’s new arms program https://www.arabnews.com/node/2604218/world Ø Pakistan-Russia rail service to begin June 22, Russia eyes PSM investment Ø Deterrence of Russia should be Europe’s responsibility — Pentagon chief https://tass.com/world/1971551 Ø Rubio states US’ desire for engagement with Moscow on Ukraine in Russia Day greeting https://tass.com/world/1972155 Ø EC proposes sanctions against Nord Stream, banks, tankers, and oil — von der Leyen |
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POLITICAL ECONOMY & NON-TRADITIONAL THREATS |
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Ø SBP Weekly Data Report Ø Key takeaways from Federal Budget 2025-26 https://www.geo.tv/latest/608534-key-takeaways-from-federal-budget-2025-26 Ø Pakistan secures $700m loan for Reko Diq project despite Indian opposition Ø ‘Over $100b needed for carbon-neutral energy sector’ https://tribune.com.pk/story/2550586/over-100b-needed-for-carbon-neutral-energy-sector Ø Finance: A test of economic wisdom https://www.dawn.com/news/1916162/finance-a-test-of-economic-wisdom Ø CORPORATE WINDOW: An inquiry into cryptocurrency https://www.dawn.com/news/1916229/corporate-window-an-inquiry-into-cryptocurrency Ø Budget FY26: Analysts warn govt’s aggressive growth targets face stiff headwinds Ø Oil soars more than 9% after Israel strikes Iran, rattling investors Ø Protocol to the IWT? https://www.dawn.com/news/1916883/protocol-to-the-iwt Ø Pakistan trails world in gender parity https://www.dawn.com/news/1916898/pakistan-trails-world-in-gender-parity Ø Extreme heat sears cities across the country https://www.dawn.com/news/1916657/extreme-heat-sears-cities-across-the-country Ø Venture-backed climate finance, without the venture capital https://www.dawn.com/news/1916221/venture-backed-climate-finance-without-the-venture-capital Ø Agriculture: Burdening the national backbone https://www.dawn.com/news/1916160/agriculture-burdening-the-national-backbone Ø Climate reforms built to last https://www.dawn.com/news/1916161/climate-reforms-built-to-last Ø Economy Survey of Pakistan identifies escalating climate crisis in the country https://ptv.com.pk/ptvworld/newsdetail/7093 Ø Climate Change Fund established in Balochistan https://www.dawn.com/news/1916647/climate-change-fund-established-in-balochistan Ø 8pc of uplift budget for climate change https://www.dawn.com/news/1916428 Ø Water scarcity, climate change trigger migration from coastal areas https://www.dawn.com/news/1916611/water-scarcity-climate-change-trigger-migration-from-coastal-areas Ø Tree Planting Efforts Could Actually Worsen Climate Change |
