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Neighborhood News Digest- 31 May 2024

Afghanistan

Business Tax in Afghanistan Reduced to 0.3%-Tolo News

Some senior officials of the Islamic Emirate announced today (Thursday) in the "exemption and reduction of the fixed tax" meeting that the leader of the Islamic....

May 31, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Maldives , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Ukraine , Imran Khan , Sri Lanka elections , EU , Tourism , Gilgit , India-Bangladesh , India- Sri Lanka , Thailand-Myanmar , Bangladesh-Myanmar , ECP , Maldives-India relations , Upazila Polls , Small Island Developing States (SIDS) , Bamyan , British War Crimes , Poland , UK-Myanmar , Japan-Nepal , Political Crisi

Neighborhood News Digest- 30 May 2024

Afghanistan

Foreign Ministry Welcomes Moscow's Stance on the Interim Government-Tolo News

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate today (Wednesday) in a statement praised Russia's stance on engaging with the int....

May 30, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Iraq , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Turkey , Thailand , Doha , Sri Lanka elections , Azerbaijan , Awami League , India-Bangladesh , Switzerland , India-Myanmar , US-Myanmar , Maldives-India relations , Maldives Tourism , Small Island Developing States (SIDS) , Visa Row , China-Nepal.

Neighborhood News Digest- 29 May 2024

Afghanistan

Putin: Building ties with Taliban is necessary- The Khaama Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that it is necessary to build relations with the Taliban due to their control over Afghanistan. Vladimir Puti....

May 29, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Sri Lanka elections , FDI , Budget , India-Bangladesh , PML (N) , Rohingyas , India-Myanmar , US-Myanmar , UNP , NPP , Maldives Tourism , Upazila Polls , Sustainable Development Funds , Marijuana , United Nations Secretary General (UNSG).

Neighborhood News Digest- 17 May 2024

Afghanistan

"Taliban No Enemy" | Russia, China Warn US-NATO Over Afghanistan Plans, Putin Slams AUKUS in Xi Meet – News18

Russia and China have warned the US against setting up military infrastructure in Afghanistan on Vladi....

May 17, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , Sri Lanka elections , Tourism , Rohingyas , Nepal-China , India-Myanmar , Afghanistan-Pakistan , India-Sri Lanka , Maldives Debt , China-Pakistan , China-Russia , Oslo Meeting , Bangladesh-Australia , Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) , Chins , MNDAA

Neighborhood News Digest- 10 May 2024

Afghanistan

Mawlawi Kabir: If We Had Means, No Foreign Drones Would Patrol Airspace-Tolo News

Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the political deputy of the Prime Minister's Office, at a public meeting in Panjshir said that American drones ....

May 10, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Europe , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Qatar , Bangladesh , Sri Lanka elections , Tourism , Inflation , Migration , Journalism , PTI , Suu Kyi , India-Bangladesh , Drones , India-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , NPP , Boundary Dispute , Nepal-Switzerland

Neighborhood News Digest- 09 May 2024

Afghanistan

Uzbek foreign minister emphasizes acceleration of ‘Trans-Afghanistan’ project-The Khaama Press

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan has announced that the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of th....

May 09, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Sri Lanka elections , Tourism , World Bank , IMF , Inflation , Middle East , Suu Kyi , India-Bangladesh , India-Bhutan , Russia-Ukraine War , India-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , US-Nepal , Boundary Dispute , Imran Khan Moon Satellite , Monetary Authority of Maldives

Neighborhood News Digest- 08 May 2024

Afghanistan

Deputy PM Kabir: Participation in Global Forums Indicates Recognition-Tolo News

Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, said that the invitation of the Islamic Emirate to global meetin....

May 08, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , Sri Lanka elections , World Bank , Badakhshan , PTI , Suu Kyi , India-Bangladesh , India-Bhutan , Thailand-Myanmar , Maldives-India relations , Boundary Dispute , Religion and Politics , Cambodia-Myanmar

Neighborhood News Digest – 01 December 2023

Afghanistan

Delegation of Religious Scholars of Islamic Countries Arrives in Kabul- Tolo News

A delegation of religious scholars from Islamic countries led by Dr. Ali al-Qaradaghi arrived in Kabul on Thursday to meet with the....

December 01, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , Nepal , ASEAN , Maldives , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , trade , elections , Punjab , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , Sri Lanka crisis , BRI , Sri Lanka elections , refugees , Manipur , Connectivity , Border Security Force , Laos , polls , PDP , ECP , Sustainable tourism , Gas prices , Israel-Palestine war , Project Portfolio Performance Review , Religious scholars , Assistance , Fiscal , Workers’ rights , Bangladesh border

Neighborhood News Digest – 22 August 2023

Afghanistan

Security Incidents in Pakistan Due to Internal Problems: Haqqani – Tolo News

The acting Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, said that the recent incidents in Pakistan are due to its internal problems, which Is....

August 22, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Myanmar , Taliban , Sri Lanka elections , Haqqani , Dhaka , Bhutan LDC , Foreign Currency , FM Lavrov , Hanimaadhoo airport , land scam , President Alvi

Notes from the Sub-continent

Mayuri Mukherjee Article

Overview

In this fortnight’s compilation of some of the big ideas being debated in the media across the Indian sub-continent, we offer a mix of foreign and domestic policy issues. Starting with Bangladesh, we look at its response to Ind....

September 27, 2019 Neighbourhood Studies , Article , Assam NRC , Sino-Nepal visit , Pakistan’s Kashmir cry , Sri Lanka elections