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Neighborhood News Digest – 13 November 2023

Afghanistan

Over 6,000 Afghan migrants return from Pakistan in a single day – The Khaama Press
The Ministry of Migrant Affairs of Afghanistan has reported that more than 6,000 Afghan migrants returned to the country in a si....

November 13, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , elections , Bangladesh , Balochistan , LoC , Taliban , Imran Khan , Unemployment , BRI , Power , World Bank , United Nations , Debt Trap , Diwali , no-confidence motion , Afghan refugees , Afghan currency , Russia aid , Glacier , Sugar import , Airport , Russian Navy Ship , Indian Troops in Maldives , Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF) , Sri Lanka-China Relations
Neighborhood News Digest – 08 November 2023

Afghanistan

Deadly bus explosion in Kabul kills seven: Police – The Khaama Press
According to Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran, the explosion took place in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighbourhood of the capital. This area is kn....

November 08, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Protests , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Women empowerment , elections , Assam , India-Bangladesh , earthquake , Military Rule , Bhutan King , Caretaker government , Tamil Nadu Fishermen , U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (US-DFC) , Kabul explosion , Mullah Baradar , Pakistan loans , Airbase , Brain Drain , Garment workers , Solar Photovoltaics
Neighborhood News Digest – 06 November 2023

Afghanistan
Opium Poppy Cultivation Declined by 95% in Afghanistan: UNODC – Tolo News
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in a report that the “opium poppy cultivation and opium production dramatical....

November 06, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , elections , India-Nepal , India-Maldives relations , Hamas , Military Coup , earthquake , Myanmar China , India-Sri Lanka , Bhutan King , Poppy , Rasfari Reefs , Hamilton Reserve Bank (HRB) , Buddhist ties , Israeli spies , South Korea aid , NA poll Dates , NA elections , Airforce base attack , Afghans repatriated
Neighborhood News Digest – 03 November 2023

Afghanistan

Afghan refugees forced to leave Pakistan say they have nothing - BBC
Pakistan has started to arrest Afghans as the country begins a nationwide crackdown on foreign nationals it says are in the country illegally. ....

November 03, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Maldives , Sri Lanka , elections , World Bank , China-Sri Lanka , India-Bhutan , Nepal-India , Afghanistan-Pakistan , India-Sri Lanka , Maldives Economy , NAAM 200 , Military attack
Neighborhood News Digest – 02 November 2023

Afghanistan

Over 1 lakh undocumented Afghans returned to Afghanistan: Pak official – Hindustan Times
Pakistan's deadline to expel all undocumented immigrants, including hundreds of thousands of Afghan nationals, is expiring ....

November 02, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Terrorism , elections , India-Nepal , Assam , Pakistan Elections , Bhutan elections , IMF , Inflation , India-Maldives , Myanmar China , Bangladesh-India , India-Sri Lanka , Bhutan King , US-Bangladesh , Afghan immigrants , Operation 1027 , Israel-Gaza , Economic and Technology Corporation Agreement (ETCA) , Maritime Corporation , Transfer capital , Uzbek delegation , Thorthomi Lake , Ground Report
Neighborhood News Digest – 31 October 2023

Afghanistan

World Food Program assists 23 Million Afghans with Food in One year – The Khaama Press
The World Food Program reports that approximately 23 million citizens in Afghanistan received food assistance in the past yea....

October 31, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Protests , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Climate Change , elections , Punjab , BRI , WHO , UN , Nepal-India , WFP , Myanmar India , Bangladesh-India , Gross National Happiness , Afghan Migrants , Taliba , Bhutan National Assembly , Gas Tariffs , Thilamalé Bridge , Indian Fisherman , Petroleum License , Chinese Vessel , Shi Yan 6 , Nepal US , Operation 1027
Neighborhood News Digest – 27 October 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban free Afghan activist arrested 7 months ago after campaigning for girls’ education – Indian Express
The Taliban have freed an Afghan activist who campaigned for the education of girls, a local nonprofit....

October 27, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , elections , Nepal China , Taliban , BRI , energy , Tourism , Human Rights , Aid , ADB , Rohingyas , Nepal-India , Myanmar India , Bangladesh-India , Muizzu , Activist , Pakistan Airlines , Deportation centers , Moon programme , China Foundation for Rural Development , Sri-Lanka-India , Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) , India Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISLFTA)
Neighborhood News Digest – 26 October 2023

Afghanistan
Kakar: Illegal Afghan Immigrants Must Leave Pakistan – Tolo News
The caretaker prime minister of Pakistan, Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, called on Afghans who are living in the country illegally to return to Pakistan aft....

October 26, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , Nepal China , Taliban , Imran Khan , BRI , energy , Tourism , Migrants , Human Rights , Fisheries , Rohingyas , no-confidence motion , Nepal-India , Myanmar India , Cyclone Hamoon , Bangladesh - US , Shin Yan-6 , Sri-Lanka-Japan
Neighborhood News Digest – 25 October 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban benefiting from international aid through ‘fraudulent’ NGOs, says U.S. watchdog – The Hindu
The watchdog for U.S. assistance to Afghanistan has warned that the Taliban are benefiting from internation....

October 25, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Israel , Pakistan , US , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Nawaz Sharif , elections , Nepal China , Taliban , Imran Khan , BRI , Human Rights , COAS , Aid , India-Bangladesh , ECB , Nepal-India , Myanmar India , NSCN , NGO , Israel Palestine , Afghan Migrants , China-Bhutan , Boundary talks , May 9 violence , Free Visa , Cyclone Hamoon , Chin , Bangladesh - India
Neighborhood News Digest –20 October 2023

Afghanistan

Tajikistan’ President unveils 24 new border posts along Afghanistan border – The Khaama Press
Imam Ali Rahman, Tajikistan’s President, opened 24 new border posts on his visit to the Khatlon province, strength....

October 20, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , elections , Nepal China , Taliban , Tajikistan , BRI , IMF , Nepal-India , Disabilities , Military Rule , China-Maldives , climate resilience , PM Kakar , Border Posts , Afghan Migrants , Ababeel weapon system , Petroleum division , Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) , Sri-Lanka-Vietnam , Operations Ajay
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