CSP WEEKLY UPDATES (October 18-24, 2025)

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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & THE UNITED NATIONS

Ø  US remains top destination for Pakistan exports in first quarter of FY2025-26

https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/10/23/us-remains-top-destination-for-pakistan-exports-in-first-quarter-of-fy2025-26/

Ø  Pakistan, US share deep, longstanding ties: Ambassador Rizwan

https://www.radio.gov.pk/23-10-2025/pakistan-us-shared-longstanding-consequential-relationship-saeed

Ø  With Pakistan-US Relations on the Upswing, Should China Be Worried?

https://thediplomat.com/2025/10/with-pakistan-us-relations-on-the-upswing-should-china-be-worried/

Ø  US President Trump says he spoke to Modi about having ‘no wars with Pakistan’

https://www.dawn.com/news/1950554

Ø  PIA gearing up for direct US flights, says aviation minister

https://www.dawn.com/news/1950282

Ø  The United Nations’ essential role in global peace and security

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-united-nations-essential-role-in-global-peace-and-security/

Ø  How will Trump’s new Russian oil sanctions shift the war?

https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/fastthinking/how-will-trumps-new-russian-oil-sanctions-shift-the-war/

Ø  Non-proliferation regime undermined by waivers, says Pakistan at UN

https://dailytimes.com.pk/1388065/non-proliferation-regime-undermined-by-waivers-says-pakistan-at-un/

Ø  At UN, Pakistan calls for distinguishing terrorism from legitimate struggles for self-determination

https://www.app.com.pk/foreign-correspondent/at-un-pakistan-calls-for-distinguishing-terrorism-from-legitimate-struggles-for-self-determinat/

Ø  Pakistan urges UN to ease sanctions to help rebuild war-torn Syria

https://english.aaj.tv/news/330440783/pakistan-urges-un-to-ease-sanctions-to-help-rebuild-war-torn-syria

Ø  Pakistan condemns Israel’s violation of Gaza peace deal, calls for global intervention

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573679/pakistan-condemns-israels-violation-of-gaza-peace-deal-calls-for-global-intervention

Ø  Israel is obliged to let aid flow into Occupied Palestinian Territory, says World Court

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/10/1166160

Ø  Groundbreaking report reveals powerful link between poverty and the climate crisis

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/10/1166125

Ø  UN appeals for stronger support for Syria, with millions still in need

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/10/1166166         

Ø  ‘Overwhelming’ demand for food aid in Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/10/1166142

 

RUSSIA & EUROPE

Ø  Pakistan, EU to deepen trade and investment ties under GSP-Plus framework

https://mettisglobal.news/Pakistan-EU-to-deepen-trade-and-investment-ties-under-GSPPlus-framework-56085

Ø  How Poland became Europe’s surprise economic success story

https://www.dw.com/en/poland-economy-growth-consumption-germany-eu-integration-graphics/a-74375281

Ø  Europe’s Persistence in Supporting Ukraine Is Bearing Fruit

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/world/europe/europe-ukraine-russia.html

Ø  China, Russia hail Pak-Afghan ceasefire

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573371/china-russia-hail-pak-afghan-ceasefire

Ø  Russia proposes two revival models for Pakistan Steel Mills

https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/10/22/russia-proposes-two-revival-models-for-pakistan-steel-mills/

Ø  Lithuanian president says Russian jets violated the country’s airspace

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/24/lithuanian-president-says-russian-jets-violated-the-countrys-airspace

Ø  Ukraine does not need a NATO Article 5-like guarantee

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/10/20/ukraine-does-not-need-a-nato-article-5-like-guarantee

Ø  Why planned Trump-Putin talks collapsed, and what it means for Ukraine

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/22/why-planned-trump-putin-talks-collapsed-and-what-it-means-for-ukraine

Ø  Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions, EU bans Russian LNG

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/23/trump-hits-russias-oil-giants-with-sanctions-eu-bans-russian-lng

Ø  EU leaders delay decision on using frozen Russian funds to aid Ukraine

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/23/eu-leaders-delay-decision-on-using-frozen-russian-funds-to-aid-ukraine

Ø  Kim Jong Un hails military alliance with Russia, honours Kursk ‘liberators’

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/24/kim-jong-un-hails-military-alliance-with-russia-honours-kursk-liberators

Ø  Dutch voters hit polls as immigration fears propel far right towards power

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/24/dutch-voters-hit-polls-as-immigration-fears-propel-far-right-towards-power

Ø  Russia’s top Indian oil buyer to comply with Western sanctions

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/24/russias-top-indian-oil-buyer-to-comply-with-western-sanctions

Ø  Pakistan, Poland deepen trade ties

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573963/pakistan-poland-deepen-trade-ties

Ø  Putin defiant after Trump sanctions Russian oil companies over Ukraine

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-sanctions-russian-oil-majors-prompting-oil-price-rise-india-jitters-2025-10-23/

Ø  Ireland picks new president, polls indicate win for pro-Palestine candidate

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/24/ireland-voting-for-new-president-in-hotly-contested-election

 

POLITICAL ECONOMY & NON-TRADITIONAL THREATS

Ø  SBP Weekly Data Report
http://www.sbp.org.pk/ecodata/index2.asp

Ø  Pakistan secures $1.81bn in foreign loans in Q1FY26

https://www.geo.tv/latest/630252-pakistan-secures-181bn-in-foreign-loans-in-q1fy26

Ø  IMF lifts Pakistan’s growth outlook to 3.6% despite flood risks

https://www.geo.tv/latest/629863-imf-lifts-pakistans-growth-outlook-to-36-despite-flood-risks

Ø  SBP, IFC sign deal to boost local currency lending in Pakistan

https://www.geo.tv/latest/629555-sbp-ifc-sign-deal-to-boost-local-currency-lending-in-pakistan

Ø  Pak-Afghan border closures push up prices of essentials

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573951/pak-afghan-border-closures-push-up-prices-of-essentials

Ø  Industrial backbone weakens

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573768/industrial-backbone-weakens

Ø  Govt plans Green Maritime Corridor to revive steel mills

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573582/govt-plans-green-corridor-to-revive-steel-mills

Ø  IMF deal marks stability, not recovery

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573229/imf-deal-marks-stability-not-recovery

Ø  Aurangzeb touts macro gains post-IMF meetings

https://www.dawn.com/news/1950723/aurangzeb-touts-macro-gains-post-imf-meetings

Ø  Key semiconductor initiative launched in Pakistan

https://www.dawn.com/news/1950511/key-semiconductor-initiative-launched-in-pakistan

Ø  PM Shehbaz unveils ‘Roshan Economy Power Package’ to spur growth

https://www.geo.tv/latest/630214-pm-shehbaz-unveils-roshan-economy-power-package-to-spur-economic-growth

Ø  Women’s access to finance expands, says SBP chief

https://www.dawn.com/news/1950512/womens-access-to-finance-expands-says-sbp-chief

Ø  Oil slips on skepticism about US commitment to Russian oil sanctions

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-dip-after-surge-remain-track-weekly-gain-amid-supply-fears-2025-10-24/

Ø  Biogas: untapped solution to rural energy

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573227/biogas-untapped-solution-to-rural-energy

Ø  Punjab-Balochistan row over seed supply deepens

https://www.dawn.com/news/1950721/punjab-balochistan-row-over-seed-supply-deepens

Ø  Farmers win wheat price hike, ask for more

https://www.dawn.com/news/1950516/farmers-win-wheat-price-hike-ask-for-more

Ø  Reimagining Pakistan’s energy future

https://www.dawn.com/news/1950008/reimagining-pakistans-energy-future

Ø  PDNA 2022 vs PDNA 2025

https://www.dawn.com/news/1950716/pdna-2022-vs-pdna-2025

Ø  Climate change, population growth hindering Pakistan from becoming $3tr economy: Aurangzeb

https://www.dawn.com/news/1950590

Ø  Climate change support surges to 34pc in Pakistan: World Bank survey

https://www.dawn.com/news/1950082/climate-change-support-surges-to-34pc-in-pakistan-world-bank-survey