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March 29, 2024 (Friday)

GLOBAL

Asia Pacific

1.       Russia Blocks Renewal of North Korea Sanctions Monitors. Russia vetoed the annual renewal of a panel of experts monitoring enforcement of longstanding United Nations sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.

2.       Japan Reinforces Air Defense with F-35 Jets Amidst Global Uncertainty. Japan has bolstered its air defense capabilities by adding the American-made F-35 fighter jets to its military arsenal. Amidst a shifting geopolitical landscape, these advanced aircraft represent a strategic move for Japan, enhancing its surveillance and combat readiness.

Russia/Europe/West

3.       Germany Won't Give Ukraine Taurus to Avoid NATO-Russia War. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that Berlin will not give the long-range missiles requested by Ukraine to fight against Russia because he wanted to prevent an escalation of the war started by Vladimir Putin.

4.       Russia Expresses Concern over Armenia-US-EU Meeting.  Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is concerned about the Armenia-US-EU meeting, Azernews reported, citing the spokesperson of Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Maria Zakharova, on the telegram channel.

REGIONAL

India/South Asia

5.       Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal's Custody Extended Until 1 April in Graft Case. An Indian court extended the custody of opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until 1 April in a graft case related to the national capital territory's liquor policy, local media said.

6.       Chinese Military Slams US for Recognising Arunachal Pradesh as Part of India. The Chinese military criticised the US for its assertion that Arunachal Pradesh is part of India, stating that India and China have mature mechanisms, communication channels, ability and willingness to properly handle the border issue through dialogue and consultations.

IIOJK

7.       Mirwaiz Again Placed Under House Detention in Srinagar. The occupation authorities in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir once again put senior leader of All Parties Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest at his residence.

Afghanistan

8.       Afghan Interior Ministry Denies ISIS-K Leader's Presence. The Ministry of Interior of the Islamic Emirate says that Sanaullah Ghafari, the leader of ISIS-Khorasan in Afghanistan, is not present and the territory of this country is not being used against any country.

Middle East/Africa

9.       Palestinian Authority Announces New Cabinet Amid Israeli Assault on Gaza. The Palestinian Authority (PA) has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reform.

10.      Yemen's Socotra Rejects US Presence Amid Airstrip Construction News. According to the satellite images, an airstrip is being constructed on the Island near the entrance to the Red Sea's, an action which marks a significant development given the geostrategic importance of the region vis-a-vis the regional escalation triggered by the Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Iran

11.      Iran Urges International Action after UN Expert Confirms Israeli 'Genocide' in Gaza.  Iran says governments and international bodies face the judgement of history to deliver on their human responsibilities after a UN expert admits that Israel's onslaught on Gaza amounts to genocide.

INTERNAL

Security

12.      SRA Member Arrested by CTD. The Sindh Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) reported the arrest of Muhammad Amjad Shah, an alleged member of the proscribed Sindh Revolutionary Army (SRA), from a hotel situated on Shahrah-e-Faisal.

Economy

13.      Pakistan’s Economic Growth Weakens in Second Quarter. The country’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to have posted a growth of one percent in the 2nd quarter of current fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24) compared to the revised 2.50 percent in the 1st quarter and 2.20 percent in 2nd quarter of last fiscal year 2022-23.

Politics

14.      Commission to Probe 'Letter Controversy' after PM-CJP Meeting. Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar announced the formation of an inquiry commission following startling revelations made by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges about the interference of intelligence agencies in judicial matters.

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