Author: Admin
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August 2021
Overview. The evolving situation in Afghanistan with Taliban taking control over majority of the areas will have greater impact on Pakistan’s security situation as US led forces continue to withdraw. There have already been an increased number of terror attacks throughout July, mainly in KPK and Balochistan. Elections in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) were held…
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August 2021
Overview. The usual colourful rhetoric between the Awami League and BNP continues. On the economic front, remittances for FY21 hit a record high of USD 24.77 billion, while exports jumped 15% to USD 38.76 billion in the just-concluded fiscal year. After a two-month break, the government has also resumed its vaccination drive, with people aged…
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July 2021
Overview. Hardline conservative Raisi wins the presidency as predicted on record-breaking low voter turnout. While it is in his interests to pursue – or abide by – a revived JCPOA should one materialise, he has no intention of discussing non-nuclear agenda items with the US, meaning Iran’s international relationships are set to worsen.…… Read the…
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July 2021
Overview. Egypt continues to power up its domestic development plans and presence on the international stage. The economy is still struggling under the pandemic but it is still faring remarkably well. Egypt’s vaccination program is proving more efficient than anyone predicted. Egyptians are feeling very proud and patriotic at the moment and that goes a…
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July 2021
Overview. June witnessed terrorist incidents in Punjab and Balochistan provinces, the PTI government presenting the federal budget for FY21/22, relaxation of C19 restrictions, PM Khan (predictably) declining to provide the US with airbases in Pakistan from which it could conduct air strikes in Afghanistan post-withdrawal, and a visit by the COAS to Germany.…… Read the…
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July 2021
Overview. Despite the availability of vaccines, the country’s C19 vaccination campaign remains painfully slow even as new and more virulent strains make their appearance in Kazakhstan. As oil prices continue to creep up, so does the Tenge appreciate. Meanwhile, the government continues to labour to boost the post-pandemic economic recovery through attracting new foreign investment…