Volume 09 | 31 Jul – 04 Aug 2023

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Welcome to the ninth edition of The PEP Weekly Digest, where we bring you the latest political news and updates from governments worldwide.

One of the significant developments in India is the new appointment of Alok Aradhe as Chief Justice of Telangana High Court.

Shifting our focus to Canada, Anita Anand has resigned as the Minister of National Defense. She led Canada’s response to the Russia and Ukraine war.

In Nepal, Baburam Gautam has resigned as Speaker of the Koshi Provincial Assembly.

The global political landscape is also shaped by upcoming elections in nine countries, scheduled between July 09th and Sep 09th. These elections carry immense significance, as they will determine the governance and future trajectory of each respective nation.

In terms of regulatory matters, Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed a bill, which will help the country avoid the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list forever if it is enforced and properly implemented.

Turning our attention to legal developments, Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested in Islamabad after being found guilty of corrupt practices in the state gifts case. He received a three-year jail term and a 100,000 Pakistani rupee fine.