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March 2022
Overview. Security continues to deteriorate across Pakistan, especially in the Afghan border provinces. There is potential for a release from the FATF grey-list in the month ahead, as a plenary sits now as we type in Paris to consider Pakistan’s compliance with their conditions. The IMF has sounded a hopeful note, and provided the Pakistan…
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March 2022
Overview. 48% of the population are fully vaccinated. Kazakhstan is getting a huge negative hit from sanctions against Russia. The policy of "open doors" for foreign investments remains Kazakhstan’s strategic priority. New regulation and increased tax to control crypto mining business are being introduced. C19. The spread of the virus slowed down to ~400-500 new…
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March 2022
Overview. Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian described the final issues being discussed in Vienna as ‘solvable’ during a phone conversation with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell. He also significantly softened Iran’s stance on key issues while at the Munich Security Conference. A renewal of the JCPOA appears to be closer after this month’s round of talks.………
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March 2022
Overview. To most, the tension between Russia and Ukraine may seem to be a long way away from Egypt but as war breaks out between the two nations, the impact will be felt strongly in the land of the Pharaohs. The ramifications of any further escalation will affect the whole world and, in some aspects…
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February 2022
Overview. The World Bank estimates that Bangladesh will grow at 6.9% in fiscal year 2022-23. The central bank has reduced the single borrower exposure limit from 35% to 25% to contain the concentration of loans to a smaller group of people, while remittances increased slightly after 6 consecutive months of decreasing figures.…… Read the rest
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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. 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…