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Neighborhood News Digest- 25 April 2024

Afghanistan

Mawlawi Kabir Calls for Kabul's Participation in Moscow Format-Tolo News

Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the deputy prime minister for political affairs, during his meeting with Zamir Kabulov, Russia's special envoy for Afgha....

April 25, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Russia , ASEAN , economy , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , IMF , Malaysia , PTI , India-Bangladesh , Nepal-China , Russia-Ukraine , China-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , Bangladesh-US , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , World Health Organisation (WHO) , Sri Lanka-Iran , Parliamentary elections 2024 , Routine Health Information System (RHIS) , First Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Project , Evidence Based Policy Making , Languages

Neighborhood News Digest- 15 April 2024

Afghanistan

Efforts to Start Afghanistan Contact Group Halted by Regional Discord-Tolo News

The Express Tribune reported that the process of establishing a regional contact group for Afghanistan has come to a standstill due to....

April 15, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , World Bank , IMF , Opposition , Middle East , PTI , BNP , India-Myanmar , Myanmar Thailand , Sri Lankan Navy , Enclave Dwellers , Bhutan Vision , Tigers , Regional Contact Group , Hindus and Sikhs , Second Batch Indian Military Personnel in Maldives

Neighborhood News Digest- 10 April 2024

Afghanistan

Strategic Meeting Held to Find Alternative Trade Avenues: Ministry-Tolo News

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce said that in the first meeting to explore alternate trade routes for Afghanistan with its regional ....

April 10, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Chabahar Port , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Media , IMF , instability , Inflation , UN , PTI , coup , PML (N) , PPP , Monarchy , global warming , Bangladesh Economy , debt restructuring , HRW , Bhutan Economy , Thailand-Myanmar , RMG , Afghan refugees , Maldives-India relations , Maldives Tourism , Brazil-Bangladesh , Sri Lankan Presidential Election , Labour Force Participation , Gender disparity , Wakhan , Foreign Labours , Finance Ministry , Daanish Schools , Islamabad Bar Council , Israel-Gaza Conflict , War Heroes

Neighborhood News Digest - 02 April 2024

Afghanistan

CNN: ‘Taliban’s Pashto chauvinism helps ISIS-K’ recruitment from other ethnic groups-The Khama Press

Edmund Fitton-Brown, a senior adviser to the New York-based Counter Extremism Project, told CNN that ISIS-K....

April 02, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Taliban , Cyber Security , Remittances , Inflation , UN , Civil war , PTI , Nepal-China , Nepal-India , Myanmar-India , Katchatheevu island , India-Out Campaign , Historical Artefacts , Omar Ayub , Visa-Free entry , Anti-Defection Law

Neighborhood News Digest- 27 March 2024

Afghanistan

Mujahid: 24 Islamic Emirate Officials on UN Blacklist-Tolo News

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, told TOLO news that the names of 24 officials of the Islamic Emirate are still on the Un....

March 27, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Iran , Afghanistan , Bangladesh , Aircraft , United Nations , PTI , Nepal-China , Space , Nepal-India , Myanmar Bangladesh , Maldives-Bangladesh , Myanmar-China , Armed Forces Day , Exchange rate , Railway , Gelephu , Woman , Thimphu , Maldives-Japan , India-SriLanka , SriLanka-China , Afghan Refugees.

Neighborhood News Digest- 15 March 2024

Afghanistan

Muttaqi and Qomi Discussed Political, Commercial Relations-Tolo News

The acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in a meeting with Hassan Kazemi Qomi, the ambassador and special representative of Ira....

March 15, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Parliament , ASEAN , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , IMF , Chinese Military Base , PTI , junta , Switzerland , BNP , UNDP , Internet shutdown , Maldives Tourism , Bhutan-India Relations , Bhutan Economic Growth , Turkish Drone Deal , Russian Army , Nepal.

Neighborhood News Digest- 14 March 2024

Afghanistan

Mujahid: Lack of Intl Recognition a Cause of Delay in Formalizing Cabinet-Tolo News

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, told TOLO news that the lack of recognition of the Islamic Emirate and ....

March 14, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , China , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , military base , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , SAARC , IMF , UN , PTI , Kandahar , US-Myanmar , Forex , Poppy , ECP , China-Maldives Relations , Bhutan-India Relations , Vote of Confidence , Rohingya Refugees , Hijacked Ship

Neighborhood News Digest- 11 March 2024

Afghanistan

200 Hindu, Sikh Families May Return Over Next Month: Community Leader- Tolo News

Manjeet Singh Lamba, the head of the Sikh and Hindu community in Afghanistan, told TOLO news that currently, around 40 and 50 Sikh an....

March 11, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Hindu , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Presidential election , IMF , Coast Guard , PTI , India-Bangladesh , Afghan Taliban , India-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , import , US-Nepal , UPI , Foreign Reserve , National Unity Alliance , Sikh , Pakistan President , Cypher , KIA-AA , Bhutan-India Relations , Aasandha Statistics , Bayraktar TB2 Drone , Maldives-Turkey Relations.

Neighborhood News Digest- 06 March 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Army Chief: US Controls Afghan Airspace-Tolo News

The Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Emirate says that Afghanistan's airspace is still under the control of the United States. Speaking in an excl....

March 06, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , UNSC , Sri Lanka , President , BSF , Qatar , Bangladesh , OIC , IMF , UN Human Rights Council , Islamic Emirate , PTI , Nepal-China , HRW , Martial Law , EXIM China , Power Grid , Common Currency , Election Commission of Pakistan , Office for International Military Cooperation of China , Environmental Resilience , ICIMOD

Political Chaos in Pakistan’s 2024 Election: Challenges Ahead

Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction

Pakistan has witnessed yet another controversial election, marked by claims of rigged voting, violence (during pre-and post-polling), and interference from the deep state. Despite the inauguration of the 16th National Assemb....

March 05, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Article , PTI , PPP , Pakistan election , Coalition Government , PML(N)