Category: Country Reports
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February 2022
Overview. C19 case rate rises, especially in the capital city Islamabad and metropolitan Karachi, have once again put the NCOC under pressure, leading to lockdowns in different parts of Islamabad and restrictions on large gatherings. PM Khan appears to be struggling to defend his cabinet in the light of significant pressure from Opposition parties, and…
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February 2022
Overview. January has seen some general positivity about the coming year, particularly as the pandemic seems to be on its way out with tourism numbers increasing, particularly from Eastern European countries looking for sunshine and beaches. We know that C19 has had a huge impact across all sectors of the economy and, in spite of…
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February 2022
Overview. As 2022 began, Kazakhstan’s deep rooted socio-political and socio-economic problems were laid bare for the world to see, undermining its 30-year image of enduring stability and its resultant attraction as an investment destination. Initially peaceful and isolated demonstrations over cost-of-living changes quickly morphed into near-national protests that featured violence in several cities.…… Read the…
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February 2022
Overview. January started with little movement in negotiations in Vienna in the first half of the month; however, as talks continued Iran appeared to slightly moderate its position. Key demands continue to be unacceptable to the US. Tehran is strengthening its ties with Beijing and Moscow, but new agreements with both are unlikely to deliver…
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February 2022
Overview. January has been cold and wet, featuring the decade’s lowest temperatures. Several major cities were hit by hail storms but that may have been a good thing. As Omicron causes a massive surge in positive cases the chilly days and almost freezing nights have kept people at home. Egypt will host the COP27 climate…
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January 2022
Overview. December was a relatively stable month politically, with not much activity. On the economic front, the IMF has forecasted 6.6% growth for Bangladesh in the ongoing fiscal year. Exports have exceeded the USD 4 billion mark for the third month in a row. However, remittances have fallen by 26% year-on-year in December.…… Read the…