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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & THE UNITED NATIONS |
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Ø US State Dept denies reports of travel ban list https://tribune.com.pk/story/2535226/us-state-dept-denies-reports-of-travel-ban-list Ø Draft List for New Travel Ban Proposes Trump Target 43 Countries https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/us/politics/trump-travel-ban.html Ø Pakistan, US discuss consular issues amid visa, immigration uncertainty Ø Pakistan, US vow to boost cooperation https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Mar-2025/pakistan-us-vow-to-boost-cooperation Ø US tops Pakistan’s exports with $4bn in eight months; China, UK, UAE among key markets Ø China Backs Iran in Nuclear Talks, Slams ‘Threat of Force’ From the West https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/world/asia/china-iran-trump-russia.html Ø The World Trump Wants https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/world-trump-wants-michael-kimmage Ø Trump’s Foreign-Policy Shifts https://foreignpolicy.com/projects/trump-presidency-personnel-cabinet-policy-issues/ Ø In Trump’s World, Europeans Need Their Own Sphere of Influence Ø “That Is a Five-Alarm Fire”: Jake Sullivan on the Past and Future of U.S. Foreign Policy Ø Pakistani diplomat at UN slams Israel’s ‘extremist leaders’ for continuing Gaza war for political survival https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2594090/pakistan Ø Pakistan urges UN to act against Afghan-based terrorism https://www.geo.tv/latest/595971-pakistan-urges-un-to-act-against-afghan-based-terrorism Ø Pakistan to make energy transition, investment plan, UN body told https://www.dawn.com/news/1898017 Ø Gaza: ‘Dramatic escalation’ as bombardments intensify and displacement surges https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161286 Ø UN staff member killed in central Gaza blast, five others injured https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161261 Ø LIVE NOW: ‘Abject fear’ returns to Gaza, Security Council hears, as UN calls for urgent renewal of ceasefire and hostage releases https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161196 Ø ‘Time for bold moves’: UN urges inclusive transition as Syria marks 14 years of conflict https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161161 Ø UN migration agency forced to restructure amid significant budget cuts https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161221 Ø Climate change: Paris Agreement goals still within reach, says UN chief https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161251 Ø Joint UN meeting tackles small arms control to foster sustainable development https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161236 Ø Afghanistan: Security Council renews UN mission as WHO warns of health catastrophe |
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RUSSIA & EUROPE |
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Ø Russia to invite US to meeting of high representatives on security issues — Shoigu https://tass.com/politics/1931557 Ø European Council fails to approve 5-billion-euro plan to supply weapons to Kiev https://tass.com/world/1931527 Ø Slovakia’s prime minister says he may veto EU sanctions against Russia https://tass.com/world/1931313 Ø European Commission unveils EU’s militarization strategy with plan to arm Ukraine https://tass.com/world/1930819 Ø Ukraine, Russia to hold talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia next week Ø Trump-Putin call: What they agreed to and what’s next for Ukraine war Ø German parliament approves Merz’s spending boost https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/18/german-parliament-approves-merzs-spending-boost Ø EU, others pledge more than $6bn to Syria in post-al-Assad donor drive Ø Canada’s Carney visits France to seek ‘reliable’ allies amid US disputes Ø Rwanda severs diplomatic ties with Belgium https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/17/rwanda-severs-diplomatic-ties-with-belgium Ø UK’s Starmer says coalition to beef up Ukraine security in any peace deal Ø Tens of thousands join anti-government protest in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade Ø EU ready to impose more sanctions on Russia after summit talks Ø Europe Expected a Transactional Trump. It Got Something Else. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/world/europe/trump-europe-tariffs-retaliation.html Ø Russia’s next move? The countries trying to Putin-proof themselves https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqjd11l55wo Ø Tensions rise as Turks defy bans to protest Istanbul mayor’s detention |
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POLITICAL ECONOMY & NON-TRADITIONAL THREATS |
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Ø SBP Weekly Data Report Ø Economy holds its breath https://www.dawn.com/news/1898370/economy-holds-its-breath Ø Argentina’s cautionary tale; The Argentine case paints a foreboding picture for developing nations, like Pakistan, of the dangers of short-term fixes over deep structural reform Ø Domestic prices surge on rising food exports https://www.dawn.com/news/1898842/domestic-prices-surge-on-rising-food-exports Ø Predatory taxation https://www.dawn.com/news/1899087 Ø Pakistan’s untapped blue economy https://tribune.com.pk/story/2534660/pakistans-untapped-blue-economy Ø How sugar cartel controls billions https://tribune.com.pk/story/2534662/how-sugar-cartel-controls-billions Ø Mineral wealth stands at $8tr https://tribune.com.pk/story/2534867/mineral-wealth-stands-at-8tr Ø PIA undergoes 2nd privatisation bid https://tribune.com.pk/story/2535104/pia-undergoes-2nd-privatisation-bid Ø ‘No hurdles in IMF agreement’ https://tribune.com.pk/story/2535509/no-hurdles-in-imf-agreement Ø Trade wars and tariffs https://www.geo.tv/latest/595931-trade-wars-and-tariffs Ø Pakistan materialises $6bn from creditors, $1.2bn Saudi oil facility to resume this month Ø World Bank approves $102 million for Pakistan https://www.geo.tv/latest/596128-world-bank-approves-102-million-for-pakistan Ø IMF sees progress in Pakistan review, climate loan talks https://www.geo.tv/latest/595629-imf-sees-progress-in-pakistan-review-climate-loan-talks Ø Global debt at $100tr as interest costs soar https://tribune.com.pk/story/2535518/global-debt-at-100tr-as-interest-costs-soar Ø Oil prices settle $1 higher after US issues new Iran-related sanctions https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-rise-us-data-middle-east-tensions-2025-03-20/ Ø Climate Change: All-Time High Temperatures In 2024, Greenhouse Gas Blamed https://www.ptv.com.pk/ptvworld/newsdetail/3779 Ø End of eternal ice: Many glaciers will not survive this century, climate scientists say https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161296 Ø Report forecasts climate change to drive rise in heart disease Ø Pakistan faces existential threat from climate change and population growth Ø Going for green refining technology https://tribune.com.pk/story/2534658/going-for-green-refining-technology Ø Pakistan ratifies fisheries agreement https://www.dawn.com/news/1899289/pakistan-ratifies-fisheries-agreement Ø Agriculture: The forgotten roadmap for water security https://www.dawn.com/news/1898365/agriculture-the-forgotten-roadmap-for-water-security Ø Trading carbon, building resilience https://www.dawn.com/news/1898366/trading-carbon-building-resilience Ø Looming water shortages threaten wheat, sugar crops in Sindh, Punjab https://www.dawn.com/news/1898152/looming-water-shortages-threaten-wheat-sugar-crops-in-sindh-punjab |
