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Neighborhood News Digest - 27 June 2024

Afghanistan

Doha Talks 'In No Way' Recognize Afghan Interim Govt: Dujarric- Tolo News

A delegation of the Islamic Emirate, led by Zabihullah Mujahid, will participate in the third Doha meeting, and the United Nations has descr....

June 27, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , IMF , BLA , PTI , TTP , Vienna , India-Bangladesh , Nepal-China , Nepal-India , India-Myanmar , Deb Restructuring Agreement , US-Sri Lanka , Maldives-China Trade , Fitch Credit Rating , Carbon Trade , RAW , UNEnvoy

Neighborhood News Digest - 26 June 2024

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Qualifies for the World Cup Semi-Final for the First Time Ever-Tolo News

The Afghanistan national cricket team won its final match of the Super Eight stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 against Bang....

June 26, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Supreme Court , Bangladesh , USAID , BRI , IMF , territorial dispute , imports , India-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , US-Myanmar , India-Sri Lanka , US-Bangladesh , China-Bangladesh , Bamyan , Ex-LTTE , World Cup , Poppy Cultivation Pakistan , Ogra , Maldives - China Trade , Bhutan Economic Opportunities

Neighborhood News Digest - 25 June 2024

Afghanistan

G7 countries oppose composition and agenda of third Doha meeting on Afghanistan: Report- The Khaama Press

According to reports, G7 countries, including the US and UK, oppose the composition and agenda of the third ....

June 25, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , BRI , G7 , IMF , Remittances , UN , UAE , Bahrain , Rakhine , Nepal-China , Bangladesh-India , Cabinet , SEZ , Operation Azm-e-Istehkam , Finance Bill , K-P , Conscription Law , Samoa Agreement , Maldivian Economy , Bhutan-India Trade Routes

Neighborhood News Digest - 24 June 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Welcomes Appointment of Nicaragua's Non-Resident Ambassador-Tolo News

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate welcomed the appointment of Nicaragua's non-resident ambassador to Afghan....

June 24, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , trade , Bangladesh , EU , IMF , United Nations , Labour , TTP , ADB , PML (N) , PPP , Nepal-India , Myanmar-Bangladesh , Bangladesh-India , SJB , US Agency for International Development (USAID) , Nicaragua , Azm-e-Istehkam , Nepal -China

Neighborhood News Digest - 17 June 2024

Afghanistan

Afghan Interim Govt to Attend Third Doha Meeting-Tolo News

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, announced the participation of a delegation from the interim government in the third Doha mee....

June 17, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Ukraine , Doha , IMF , Budget , India-Bangladesh , PPP , Rohingyas , India-Myanmar , Peshawar , India-Sri Lanka , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Maldives-UAE Relations , Maldives-China Relations , the National Assembly , Lahore High Court , Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) , Thailand-Nepal Relations

Neighborhood News Digest- 14 June 2024

Afghanistan

PM's Office Discusses Second Sarobi Dam and Jawzjan Gas Power Projects-Tolo News

The Economic Commission of the Prime Minister's Office in a meeting discussed the construction of the second Sarobi Dam in Kabul prov....

June 14, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , economy , Maldives , Iran , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , UNESCO , Bhutan , Punjab , Bangladesh , Arakan army , IMF , UAE , Budget , Bangladesh-China , Russia-Myanmar , Landslides , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Teesta River , Britain-Nepal , Easter attack , Industrial Policies , VPN , Hydrography Agreement.

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (27 May-02 June 2024)

Economic

U.S. state laws take aim at pension investment in China

U.S. states are forcing public pension funds to divest from Chinese-owned companies, citing national security risks amid rising tensions between the world's two ....

June 14, 2024 Taiwan , China-US , CPEC , IMF , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Malaysia , semiconductors , China GDP , Shipping Missions , Global Pandemic Treaty

PM Shahbaz Sharif’s Visit to Beijing

Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Shahbaz Sharif concluded his five-day visit to China on 8th June. While China may be Pakistan’s most important foreign partner, the prime minister’s dash to Beijing on the eve of the budget session raises questions. Pakistan follows a July-June b....

June 14, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Commentary , Pakistan , China , CPEC , Balochistan , Gwadar , IMF , Shahbaz Sharif , Gen Asim Munir

Neighborhood News Digest- 13 June 2024

Afghanistan

Countries Pledge $842M in Aid for Afghanistan at Brussels Meeting-Tolo News

Senior officials from various countries have pledged nearly $842 million to address the humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan during a mee....

June 13, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Brussels , illegal immigrants , World Bank , IMF , GDP , Taxation , PTI , Budget , India-Bangladesh , Drugs , Drones , India-Myanmar , China-Nepal , Electricity , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) , Palestine.

Neighborhood News Digest- 11 June 2024

Afghanistan

Moscow: Establishing Relations with Current Afghan Authorities Necessary-Tolo News

The spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, in response to criticism from some journalists about Russia's contacts with the ....

June 11, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , Moscow , IMF , ADB , India-Bangladesh , India-Bhutan , India-Sri Lanka , SJB , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , ANP , Maldives-India ties