Articles

Imran Khan’s Arrest and Deepening Political Uncertainties in Pakistan

Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Imran Khan’s arrest in the Toshakhana case has removed him from the electoral math for five years. Though he will appeal, the process will take time. He was convicted for not declaring a gift received from an Arab prince which should have been hand....

August 11, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Commentary , Pakistan , Imran Khan , IMF , Shehbaz Sharif , Tosh Khana case

Neighborhood News Digest – 9 August 2023

Afghanistan

The Taliban Are Diverting Aid, But How Much? – The Diplomat

“… [I]t is no longer a question of whether the Taliban are diverting assistance from our programs to help the Afghan people, but rather how much th....

August 09, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , USAID , Taliban , Imran Khan , renewable energy , Power , UN , Aid , Drugs , Shehbaz Sharif , India-Myanmar , Sharia Law , Railway connectivity , Landslides , Iran electricity , Delayed elections , India-Sri Lanka-China , Digital Security , India-Bangladesh-China

Neighborhood News Digest – 4 August 2023

Afghanistan

Pakistan, Afghanistan border dispute heats up creating security quagmire – The Print

Pakistan’s unfriendly approach towards its border areas with Afghanistan has resulted in a security quagmire for both countr....

August 04, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Nepal , Act East , Afghanistan , Border , Climate Change , Taliban , Unemployment , Floods , India-Bhutan , Shehbaz Sharif , India-Sri Lanka , Chief Justice , Japan-Sri Lanka , China Maldives , Swiss investment

Neighborhood News Digest – 3 August 2023

Afghanistan

For Afghanistan to stand on its own feet, women must be educated: US special envoy – The Print

A US special representative for Afghanistan, Tom West, while highlighting the importance of women’s education in K....

August 03, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , US , Nepal , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Supreme Court , BRI , Inflation , Infrastructure , UN , Myanmar military , China-Sri Lanka , Shehbaz Sharif , Prisoners

Neighborhood News Digest – 2 August 2023

Afghanistan

US Envoys in Doha Meeting Call for Islamic Emirate Policy Change – Tolo News

Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West and Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri in a meeting....

August 02, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Nepal , Australia , Afghanistan , Xi Jinping , Bhutan , Taliban , Tourism , refugees , Suu Kyi , Drugs , Shehbaz Sharif , India-Sri Lanka , Chief Justice , France-Sri Lanka , Pakistan border , Falling fuel prices , Foreign forces recruitment , Inflation rate , Manipur-Myanmar , Tiger Poaching

Neighborhood News Digest – 1 August 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Taliban burn ‘immoral’ musical instruments BBC

The Taliban have burned musical instruments in Afghanistan, claiming music "causes moral corruption". Thousands of dollars worth of musical equipment ....

August 01, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Army , Bhutan , sanctions , BRICS , elections , Taliban , US Sanctions , Inflation , Shehbaz Sharif , Blast , Electricity , Maldives-US , Wheat Quota , Land Connectivity , Bank Notes

Neighborhood News Digest – 19 July 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Female students request inclusion in university exam – Firstpost

Female students in Afghanistan, who have completed the twelfth grade, have requested the Islamic Emirate to allow them to participate....

July 19, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Parliament , Maldives , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Indian Ocean , women rights , TTP , India-Bangladesh , Shehbaz Sharif , India-Myanmar Border , China loan , Gender equality , Finance Ministers , MGC

Neighborhood News Digest – 28 June 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Account For 80% Of Global Illicit Opium Production In 2022: UN Report – NDTV

Afghanistan continued to account for the "majority (80 per cent) of global illicit opium production in 2022," the United Na....

June 28, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , Bangladesh , LoC , Taliban , BRI , Tourism , World Bank , IMF , Shehbaz Sharif , Opium , Manipur Violence , May 9 , Solar Project , Gorkhas , India-SL

Neighborhood News Digest – 27 June 2023

Afghanistan

A knowledge-based approach to tackling Afghanistan’s drug abuse crisis – UN News

Afghanistan, one of the world’s largest producers of heroin and methamphetamine – most of it smuggled abroad – is home to n....

June 27, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Rajnath Singh , Afghanistan , Politics , Bhutan , Taliban , US Sanctions , NLD , India-Bangladesh , Drugs , China-Sri Lanka , Shehbaz Sharif , debt restructuring , India-Sri Lanka , Pak economy , Oman-Maldives , World Games , Islamic Party , Marble Mine , Pashupatinath temple , Power Deal , Gurkhas

Neighborhood News Digest – 21 June 2023

Afghanistan

Pakistan uses various tools to disturb tribals along border with Afghanistan: Report - The Print

Pakistan’s policy of disturbing the tribal people along its border regions with Afghanistan has many dimensions, A....

June 21, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , BIMSTEC , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Taliban , Yoga , Imran Khan , refugees , IMF , UAE , junta , Shehbaz Sharif , execution , Nuclear Power Plant , fghanistan , Gender Apartheid , National Identity Bill , Mural , Naval Ships