I think that the annexation is meant as a paper justification for war mobilization. Just a trope for domestic audience.
There are doubts if Russia can even provide the necessary logistical support to troops if a war mobilization is officially announced. No lend lease agreement in place now...
Almost zero coverage in Canadian press for this. I was only able to google 1 paid fluff piece in a local city tabloid. Plenty of coverage in Pakistani press though :undecided:
I saw this speech from PM Shebaz on YouTube today. It was clearly meant to challenge and motivate Pakistanis to uplift their country. Those who troll the speech do so for politically partisan reasons :coffee:
Loosing Kherson city will be a great blow to Russian propaganda. Propaganda is more important than any military or political objective for the dictator :coffee:
The Taliban sell coal to Pakistan in PKR. Afghan traders (backed by Taliban) do not want PKR because of its depreciation. Seems like there is a confusion within Taliban policy makers about adopting USD for trade. Replacing USD with local currency trade is not easy :undecided:
I think foreign aid for flood relief along with preferential tariff free trade access to western markets over next decade will help weather the storm. For starters, more categories could be added to Pakistan's GSP+ and GSP privileges in EU and US respectively.
IMF will be required when Pakistan...
With the cards that have been dealt to him, Miftah has done a commendable job. Those who critique Miftah could make a better case by stating what they would have done differently. :coffee: