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VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - January 02, 2023

Afghanistan Blast Outside Military Airport in Kabul; Casualties Reported: Tolo News A blast took place on Sunday morning near the gate of the military airport in Kabul, a spokesman for the Ministry of Interior said. MoI spokesman Abdul Nafay Takoor...

January 2 , 2023

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 26, 2022

Afghanistan Islamic Emirate’s Ban on Women’s Jobs Faces Widespread Reactions: Tolo News The Ministry of Economy in a statement on Saturday ordered all national and international non-government organizations to suspend their female staff members...

December 26 , 2022

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 13, 2022

Afghanistan 'No Alternative' for Dialogue With Kabul: Norwegian FM: Tolo News Norway's foreign minister Anniken Huitfeldt said that there is no alternative to dialogues and that there is a need to talk with “those in power in order to help the...

December 13 , 2022

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 12, 2022

Afghanistan Clashes Occur Across Durand Line at Spin Boldak: Tolo News Clashes between the forces of the Islamic Emirate and Pakistan military happened along the Durand Line in Spin Boldak port, a spokesman told TOLOnews. Haji Zaid, a spokesman...

December 12 , 2022

Pakistan: The Appointment of the New COAS and the End of the Long March

Pakistan government announced the appointment of General Asim Munir as the new Army chief on Friday. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. The army chief’s appointment is always watched with...

November 30 , 2022

Pakistan: Appointment of New Army Chief

After much delay and deliberate attempts by former Prime Minister Imran Khan to make the issue controversial, Lt. Gen Syed Asim Munir Shah, Frontier Force Regiment, was appointed Pakistan’s new Army Chief on Nov 24. A lingering `technical issue’ had...

November 29 , 2022

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 25, 2022

Afghanistan Putin: Forming 'Truly Inclusive Afghan Govt' is Priority: Tolo News Russian President Vladmir Putin said that the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan is a priority for Russia and the countries of the region.Vladmir Putin...

November 25 , 2022

Special Strategic Discussion- “Assassination attempt on Imran Khan and its Implications on India"

Vivekananda International Foundation organized a Special Strategic Discussion on the topic “Assassination attempt on Imran Khan and its Implications onIndia” on 9th November 2022. The event was attended by Shri S Gurumurthy, Chairman, VIF, Dr....

November 23 , 2022

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - October 31, 2022

Afghanistan 15 Months After Takeover, Islamic Emirate Not Recognized by World: Tolo News Since the Islamic Emirate come to power in Afghanistan, nearly fifteen months ago, no country has recognized its government. However, the Islamic Emirate's...

October 31 , 2022

Recent Developments Add to Instability in Pakistan

Juxtapositions and complexities rather than a neat straight line mark the trajectory of Pakistan’s politics. Pakistan is in a state of crisis. On almost all fronts whether it is politics, economy, security and foreign policy the country is in deep...

July 19 , 2022