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Escalating Tensions: The Ongoing Conflict in Kurram
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Kurram, a strategically located district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, has garnered significant media attention in recent months, though unfortunately, not for the right reasons. The year 2024 remained yet another violent year for t....

February 14, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Article , Pakistan , FATA , Geopolitics , TTP , Shia , Sunni , Jirga , Kurram , Land Dispute , Regional Proxy War , Sectarian Conflict , Afghanistan.
Neighborhood News Digest- 30 January 2025

Afghanistan
Akhundzada: We Do Not Fear Warnings from the West or East-Tolo News
Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Islamic Emirate, has stated that he has no fear of warnings from Western or Eastern countries. In ....

January 30, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , Awami League , TTP , Aid , ADB , Telecom , BNP , Electricity , Maldives-India relations , Maldives-China Relations , Fisherman issue , PECA , Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment 2024 , Arakan Army (AA) , Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA).
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (01-15 January 2025)

Defence

  1. 2025: Year of Defence Reforms
  2. French Carrier Strike Group Visits India
  3. INS Tushil Completes its Visit to Senegal
  4. Raks....

    January 29, 2025 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , India , Pakistan , Terrorism , J&K , Maoists , LWE , IS , Assam , LeT , TTP , Bharat , Khalistan , Nigeria , FICN , Nijjar.
Pakistan in 2024: A Year of Political Turmoil, Economic Struggles, and Security Challenges
Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF Article

As 2024 draws to a close, Pakistan finds itself in the midst of significant political, economic, and security challenges. The year began with political instability following the general elections, and this turbulence has only deepened with legal refo....

January 08, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Article , India , Pakistan , economy , elections , Security , BLA , TTP
Neighborhood News Digest - 03 January 2025

Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Minster: Taliban demanded 10 Billion Rupees to relocate TTP-The Khaama Press
Pakistan’s defense minister claimed that the Taliban requested 10 billion rupees from Pakistan to move members of the Tehr....

January 03, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Tourism , FTA , Durand Line , PTI , TTP , ADB , Drugs , Panjshir , BNP , India-Sri Lanka , China-Maldives , SBP , Economic Prosperity , Myanmar-Indonesia , Chin National Army (CNA)
Pashtun Qaumi Jirga of the PTM: The Voices of the Pashtuns in Pakistan
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction
On October 6 this year, the federal government of Pakistan declared the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) as an unlawful (proscribed) organization under Section 11B of the October 25, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Article , Taliban , White Paper , Durand Line , PTI , TTP , Pashtuns , PTM , Pashtun Tahafuz Movement , Pashtun National Jirga , Pashtun Qaumi Jirga , Pashtun National Court , Khyber Jirga , Pakhtunkhwa , Pakhtunkhwa Natural Resources , Pakistan Army/Military , Pashtun Women.
Neighborhood News Digest- 20 August 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Marks 105th Anniversary of Afghan Independence Day-Tolo News
Senior officials of the Islamic Emirate commemorated the 105th anniversary of Afghanistan's independence. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the....

August 20, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , IMF , Inflation , UN , JUI-F , TTP , Tourism. , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , - Maldives , Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) , Election Observers
Neighborhood News Digest- 12 August 2024

Afghanistan
New Kabul: Progress on Afghanistan’s Largest Urban Project-Tolo News
The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing has announced that work on the second section of the first phase of the New Kabul project in Deh ....

August 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Global response , Remittances , Amnesty , TTP , Tourism. , India-Bhutan , Maldives-India relations , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , interim Government , UK Riots , Pakistan Olympics , Minority
Neighborhood News Digest - 23 July 2024

Afghanistan
Foreign Investors Show Strong Interest in Afghanistan's Mining Sector-Tolo News
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum reported the interest of Turkish and Kyrgyz investors in the mining sector of Afghanistan. The spo....

July 23, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , trade , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , PTI , TTP , India-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , Maldives-Sri Lanka , Maldives-China Relations , Fisherman issue , Quota Protest , Bangladesh Violence , 22 Amendment to Constitution , Spin-Boldak
Neighborhood News Digest- 15 July 2024

Afghanistan
Mujahid: Not Recognizing Islamic Emirate Injustice to Citizens-Tolo News
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, considers the non-recognition of the caretaker government by the international ....

July 15, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Investments , Ceasefire , UK , IMF , Remittances , TTP , India-Myanmar , Bangladesh-China , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , US-Maldives Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) , Baloch Yakjehti Committee , Myanmar Navy , Cyber Fraud
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