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AT News Report KABUL: The Transparent Election Foundation of Afghanistan (TEFA) on Monday slammed the Unity Government for what it called “illegal acts”, saying it would affect transparency of fair elections. It emphasized on convening the traditional Loya Jirga to overcome the heart-wrenching problems in the country. An officer for the TEFA accused President Ashraf Ghani for violating the law. TEFA president Naeem Ayubi said TEFA president Naeem Ayub political parties, considering illegal acts and interference by the government have lost confidence has no political will to hold in the independent election. He election for Wolesi Jirga and In an exclusive interview with representative of the political elite stressed on the traditional Loya provincial councils, adding, the Sputnik, former IRA President of Afghanistan, what can you say Jirga and termed it as the only Presidential decree, authorizing a Hamid Karzai commented on the about the situation the country is remedy to pull out the country committee for introducing a new current situation in Afghanistan, in now? What are the most acute from the current crises. “Based on election commissioner goes against criticized the new strategy of the problems it is facing? How can laws, President could not authorize rules and laws. US and spoke about the difference these problems be solved, and a committee to introduce new After removal of a Chief election between the Taliban and Daesh, as what is needed to solve them? commissioners to the election commissioner, the President, as per well as ways to resolve the military Hamid Karzai: We hoped that commission,” he said. According law is bound to nominate another conflict in the country and the role with the arrival of the United States to law, the government has to Chief election commissioner from of Russia in the Afghan settlement and its allies in 2001, and as a result introduce and elect a head of the existing list within 7 days, he process. Sputnik: Dear Mr. Karzai, of the assistance we got from the election commission from the list furthered. first of all, on behalf of the news United Nations and neighboring of the existing commissioners, he TEFA and the former Chief became home to all Afghans, and security. Terrorism didn’t go cooperation with neighboring Election Commissioner have agency Sputnik, we thank you for states, peace would finally come we began the process of nation- anywhere and it even increased countries and countries of the added. It comes at a time when your kind agreement to receive us to our country. At first, the rumors are spreading that President accused the government for building: We started creating state leading to new destruction and region, which are facing the same Ghani is going to nominate either unlawful interferences in the and to talk. Afghanistan has been situation actually, outside structures and drafting a new death. Today, we, the Afghan challenges and threats. We must the focus of international attention intervention, decreased or ceased the President of Asia Foundation process of the Independent Constitution. However, later we people, should think about ways develop a wide range of measures Abdullah Ahmadzai or head of Election Commission in a bid to for many years now, mainly altogether. We became full masters witnessed renewed riots, which out of the crisis, and this should to end the crisis also through the Reform Commission Nadir Nadiri achieve pre-planned and required because it has been losing the war of our country and our life and intensified every day, and it be done our own way. Ensuring convening of the Loya Jirga [All- as Chief Election Commissioner. results in the elections for Wolesi on terror and violence for almost gradually began to solve our became clear that the presence of security is an issue that no one else Afghan Council of Elders — TEFA claimed that the government Jirga and provincial councils. 40 years. As the most vivid problems. Afghanistan again foreign forces is not a factor of can solve, and we must solve it in Sputnik], uniting all ...P2

AT Monitoring Desk situation on the other it. We want the public to be aware of its KABUL: Officials in the southern benefits.” He called upon people AT Monitoring Desk source said 12 ANA soldiers were AT News Report Helmand provinces showed to help the government in martyred in the incident. The optimism regarding implementation of the project and KABUL: Hundreds of Afghan KABUL: At least 12 Afghan official did not provide information implementation of the provide support to relevant National Army (ANA) soldiers about Taliban casualties but said refugees in different European Turkmenistan-Afghanistan- organisations. Provincial council embraced martyrdom after the the militants also took weapons countries, launched demonstration Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline, member Karim Khan Atal hoped Taliban insurgents stormed their of soldiers killed in the attack. in front of the European saying it will help improve the mega project would bring security post in Khashrood Reinforcement was arrived to parliament building, protesting security besides paving the ground positive changes to the region. district of southwestern Nimroz the area and the Taliban were Pakistan’s interferences in for economic development. Work “We are seeking our benefits in this province, an official said on pushed back, he said. Taliban did Afghanistan’s affairs. Pacha on The Turkmenistan- project as it will increase real estate Monday. A local security official, not comment on the incident. Shinwari, an organizer of the Afghanistan-Pakistan-India prices and establish substations.” who wished to remain unnamed, Manar security post is located demonstration, told Pajhwok (TAPI) pipeline will be launched Atal added the project would have told Pajhwok Afghan News that a on Zaranj-Delaram highway. Two News Agency that besides in the near future in Afghanistan. a positive impact on relations large number of Taliban stormed days back, Khashrod Afghans, some people from the An awareness-promoting meeting among the countries involved. an ANA post Manar area of the administrative chief was killed in a Pashtoonkhwa region also was held in Lashkargah, TAPI project representative Khalil and non-technical employees will earlier, leaders of Turkmenistan, district on Sunday night. The bomb blast. participated in the Brussels Helmand’s capital, on Sunday. Rahman also spoke on the be hired on the project.” Afghanistan, Pakistan and India demonstration. He added that the Speaking at the gathering, acting occasion, saying 15,000 people He said more public awareness inaugurated $10 billion gas aim of the demonstration was to governor, Bismillah Rohani, would find jobs. “The pipeline will gatherings would be conducted to pipeline project expected to help ask for stop to Pakistan’s termed TAPI project as vital for traverse an 816 kilomteres area in highlight significance of the ease energy deficits in South Asia interferences and recent attacks in Afghanistan and the region. “We Afghanistan, including 134 project. Afghanistan will earn and stem tensions in the divided the Afghan border areas. The know the project will create job kilometres through Greshk and nearly $400 million in transit fee region. TAPI gas pipeline project demonstrators delivered a opportunities for people on the one Washer districts of Helmand. from the project. will also help promote peace and resolution to the European hand and help improve the security About 12,000 to 15,000 technical It is worth mentioning that trade in the regional countries. parliament. They were carrying images of the war victims, asking for an immediate peace and stability in Afghanistan. The Several rebel Afghan refugees clarified that the outfits have joined current war had been imposed on Afghans, saying that Pakistan Taliban in Ghazni: army’s intelligence (ISI) had hands behind different terrorist Governor attacks in Kabul and other cities. “Pakistan not only shelters GHAZNI CITY : The governor of terrorism, but also supports and AT Monitoring Desk part in the 7th ministerial conference as saying presidents of the two southern Ghazni province on arms it to send to other countries,” of “Heart of Asia” — Istanbul countries were expected to sign Monday said a number of rebel the resolution said. KABUL: The Afghan ambassador Process (HoA-IP). Addressing a five documents on further groups had recently joined the to Azerbaijan on Monday said that news conference in Baku, he said strengthening bilateral relations. Taliban but they would face an Kabul and Baku will soon sign five foreign ministers of Turkey, Iran, “We are grateful to our Azerbaijani offensive in the winter. Governor AT Monitoring Desk concerns regarding current documents of cooperation in Pakistan, India and Estonia — friends for their partnership and Abdul Karim Matin, addressing a insecurity across the country, different areas, media reported. currently holding the presidency of strong support,” Khalili said, press conference in the capital of KABUL: The Ministry of Labor, saying it has put the most negative Mohammad Taqi Khalili said the Council of the European Union adding Afghanistan would continue Ghazni, said several extremists Social Affairs, Martyrs and impact on the children. According President Ashraf Ghani would would attend the meeting. The Azeri supporting Azerbaijan on Nagorno- outfit had swollen the Taliban’s Disabled (MoLSAMD) on to the figures provided by the arrive soon in Azerbaijan to take Press Agency quoted the diplomat Karabakh. ranks in recent months. “It is Monday said that Afghan children ministry, 1.2 million children are unclear whether or not foreigners are being subjected to conduct doing hard works and are not are part of the groups,” he said, suicide attacks and used for drug benefited from education and adding the Taliban were trying to trafficking. Briefing newsmen, health services in Afghanistan At least 10 thousand families have disrupt security of the province Faizullah Zaki, the Ministry of which is making it easier for the by using the groups, which would Labor, said that ominous networks opportunist groups to use them in been displaced as result of clashes face defeat as the fighters did in between the Taliban and Islamic have been misusing our children illegal works. The country’s the past. He said he had discussed and using them in different illegal State or Daesh in Khogyani the matter with the officials Second Vice President, Sarwar district of eastern Nangarhar works. “They (children) are being Danesh, has also described the KABUL: The Population concerned and a comprehensive used for human and drug trafficking province of Afghanistan, officials operation would be conducted children’s situation as concerning said Monday. Javid Ahmad, an Registration Directorate (PRD) has and as well as in conducting suicide and that Afghan children are against the Taliban militants in the attacks.” He also expressed official of the provincial signed an agreement with the winter. Matin said police did not subject to hard works. immigration department Independent Election Commission receive enough food in Qarabagh, confirmed the incident and said (IEC) on distributing identity cards Maqor, Gilan and Aab Band 2 shrines set alight in Maqor district of Ghazni that five to eight thousand of these to all eligible voters in a specific districts. War had become a routine displaced families are in need of period of time. that took civilian and police lives, GHAZNI CITY : Unidentified Without blaming any group, he urgent assistance. The agreement was signed he said. People were faced with gunmen have torched at least two said no one had been arrested so “We have escaped [from during a meeting between Wasima many problems and a fundamental shrines in the Maqor district of far in connection with the torching there] in search of life, what we Badghisi, operational deputy head documents. The IEC said the first with Article 72 of the election law. solution was needed to resolve southern Ghazni province, an of the shrines of Mullah Wali could have done [better]?” a of IEC and Humayun Mohtat, document certifying the In a statement, the IEC said it had them, the governor believed. In official said on Monday. Neeka and Bahaul Haq. displaced family member said. director of PRD, on Sunday. citizenship of people was ID card. signed a number of agreements response to Matin’s remarks, Mohammad Arif Noori, the Naqubullah, a resident of the “We have escaped in night with The officials agreed the PRD The commission decided to make with the relevant departments in Taliban spokesman Zabihullah governor’s spokesman, told area, confirmed the incident. He children who are sick now, we would issue ID cards to all citizens available the list of eligible voters line with Article 9 of the electoral Mujahid said no any group had Pajhwok Afghan News the urged relevant officials to protect don’t have something to eat.” eligible to vote, and the IEC would to polling stations on the basis of law to ensure transparent and joined the insurgent movement. incident took place in the district historical site, including shrines. (ATN) prepare a voter list based on the this document and in accordance timely elections. Pajhwok) (Pajhwok) late on Sunday night. (Pajhwok) TUESDAY .NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES J ou r n alist s face t h e sh ar p en d of gr ow in g violen ce an d in secu r it y The Trump administration says it has everything it needs to succeed in Afghanistan, but it also has a limited time to prove that it’s right. in Afgh an ist an Finnish Minister of Defense Jussi priorities of the people. We will Niinisto told U.S. News earlier this do our best to deliver." month amid a similar public debate It requires a lot of work, he in Finland regarding continued says, and both he and Ghani are support for the war. Finland, while committed to that. not a member of NATO, Yet even if the central coordinates closely with the government is able to secure the alliance and has contributed forces confidence of the Afghan people, to the war in Afghanistan since it and carry out viable elections, they began in 2001. Although it is not may lose faith in their military's dedicating large numbers of troops ability to defeat the Taliban and compared to countries like the keep them safe. U.S., U.K. or Georgia, it has Suffering from a steady deployed proportionately high drawdown in U.S. support in the commitment of special operations latter half of the Obama forces and trainers for a conflict to administration, inexperienced and which it is not bound by alliance. underprepared Afghan troops saw Niinisto was hosting a little-known record-high casualties in recent gathering of north European years, totalling more than 2,500 defense chiefs known as The from January to May of this year, Northern Group, which Mattis the same rate as last year. That attended shortly before traveling accounts for a staggering and to Brussels for the NATO meeting unsustaining 20 combat deaths per where he would outline the new day, far exceeding the average 1.3 U.S. strategy. American deaths at the height of "But if the Afghan nation will the war in Afghanistan. The find a suitable leader which will Afghan and U.S. governments have Earlier this month, a suicide in 2001. unify the country, they will have ceased releasing these figures bomber struck a banquet hall in An impressively professional hope," Niinisto added. "Now it publicly. Lawmakers Split on New Kabul shortly after a political and modernised media sector doesn't seem that way." Niger Information gathering ended. Among the 19 emerged from a base of almost BRUSSELS: The war in important. 2018 will be different and assist mission. Half of those Indeed many of the problems One of the principal causes of victims, eleven of whom were nothing. By some estimates, there Afghanistan will be decided in from others," Czech Army Gen. are Americans, part of another facing Afghanistan derive from the high death rate is the Afghans' civilians, was Husain Nazari, a are now nearly 1,000 news and 2018, when a new military-heavy Petr Pavel, the top military officer 7,000 troops that also conduct and public distrust of government and inability to access and rescue their cameraman for the Rah-e-Farda media outlets operating in the U.S. administration in Washington for NATO policy and strategy, support counterterrorism federal officials, many of whom wounded comrades on the TV channel. Taqi Sadeed, a country, some with support from will prove whether its plan will be told U.S. News on the sidelines of operations . The full complement practice wide-ranging corruption. battlefield, a highly technical reporter and colleague of Husain international donors, others with enough to overcome entrenched an international security of forces the U.S. requested from A U.S. inspector general report for process known as "medevac" that Nazari, was also injured in the backing from wealthy battlefield obstacles and convince conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, NATO has not yet been met, the country described federal Western countries like the U.S. November 16 blast. businessmen. But Sediqqi is wrong skeptics that it is capable of earlier this month. The Trump though officials say they expect corruption as a "serious and have perfected but Afghanistan is Such suicide attacks have to suggest that nothing can reverse putting an end to America's longest administration released a new contributing countries to finalize complex threat to the viability of far from mastering. Currently, its become routine in Afghanistan's these gains. conflict. strategy for all of South Asia in their commitments by early next the Afghan state" that likely aircraft can only move troops once capital as the weak Government In July, Afghan Journalists Armed with a new strategy August, which Mattis explained to year. "We'll stay there as long as accounts for billions of dollars in they've been taken to a field of National Unity struggles to cope Safety Committee (AJCS), an and renewed support from old eagerly awaiting NATO partners we deem it necessary to stay lost federal revenue. hospital and stabilized. And by with a growing insurgency independent watchdog, said that allies, the Trump administration at a gathering of allied defense chiefs there," NATO Secretary General "The debate is a legitimate one, policy, U.S. pararescue and spearheaded by the Taliban and Afghanistan is the second most now believes it has everything it here earlier in November. It Jens Stoltenberg said at the but also there are certain realities medevac crews only respond to groups loyal to ISIS. Positioned dangerous country in the world for needs to win the war in accounts for a surge of almost Brussels summit. "We have been we have to take into account," says injured Afghans who are embedded on the frontline of major political journalists, after Syria. Afghanistan. Top military advisers 4,000 more American forces and there for 16 years and NATO allies Abdullah Abdullah, who serves as with U.S. forces, not those who events, journalists represent a According to the committee, all the way up to Defense new rules of engagement that and partners continue to provide CEO of Afghanistan, a power- are conducting patrols on their group at particular risk as violence 10 journalists have been killed in Secretary Jim Mattis say they can allow them to more aggressively troops and funding to the Afghan sharing position created in the own, defense officials say. and insecurity deepen. the first half of this year, a 35% accomplish what two previous attack the Taliban and other forces. They do this because they aftermath of the 2014 election to Afghanistan's ability to train It was only days before that rise against the same period last administrations and multiple troop extremists, as well as go after their see that stability in Afghanistan is break his electoral deadlock with its helicopter crews to mount Shamshad TV, a private television year. Afghan journalists are surges could not: the defeat of the sources of revenue and previously important for their own security." political rival Ashraf Ghani, who these rescues on their own suffered station, was stormed by the ISIS routinely beaten and intimidated Taliban by Western-backed local inaccessible hideouts in places like Some also see contributing to became president. "You cannot another setback when the U.S. insurgents, who detonated by all sides in the country's forces, a negotiated peace and the neighboring Pakistan. In addition Afghanistan as integral for wish away threats that are threats decided to supply the Afghans explosives at the gate of the ongoing conflict. establishment of a popularly to this plan, Pavel, chairman of the ensuring domestic security. Latvia not just to the people of with the much more highly broadcaster's main building in Will every year be ‘the supported government in Kabul NATO Military Committee, is for example, the former Soviet Afghanistan but rather to global advanced UH-60 Blackhawk Kabul, killing a security guard and deadliest year’ for media? capable of keeping the country focused on the 2018 Afghan nation now one of the newest peace and security. I wish that was helicopters instead of the cheaper wounding dozens of others on These figures emerged after the from once again becoming a haven parliamentary elections – the next members of NATO, is sending one possible." and less complex Mi-17 Russian- November 7. same committee called 2016, the to any terrorist group. demonstration of whether new special forces group to help Hope for democracy to take made helicopters, which Congress A presenter who sustained “bloodiest year ever for journalists But they face sharp criticism democracy is beginning to take root with the Afghan training mission. root in Afghanistan hinges on has pressured the Pentagon to stop injuries during the blast returned and media in Afghanistan”, with from politicians and populists at in the developing country, as well "We have to contribute in order to parliamentary elections next year, purchasing. The Afghan military to the airwaves the same day, 13 journalists dying in total. The home and from some of America's as the 2019 presidential elections, receive when we need support for followed by another presidential is currently using four UH-60s, wearing bandages on his hands. 101 cases of violence against the staunchest allies abroad, who where top Afghan leaders hope to us," Latvian Secretary of State for election the year after. Expectations but only for daytime and non- Afghan resilience: This anchor media that year represented a 38% believe the U.S. is sinking into a avoid a repeat of the awkward Defence Janis Garisons says, citing for fair elections to take place were combat missions, ahead of 159 got injured on the Islamic State increase vis-a-vis figures for 2015. "forever war" based around a power-sharing arrangement that the potential need for alliance undercut earlier this month when more to arrive in the coming years. attack on Shamshad TV, now he is Journalism in Afghanistan strategy that is too military- resulted from the last nationwide support were Russia or another the Afghan Independent Election As most combat commanders back on his show, discussing the appeared under particular threat in focused and ill-prepared to vote. And he stressed the adversary to attack Latvia and Commission announced it had fired would agree, soldiers will likely not attack. January last year when TOLO overturn endemic systems of importance of a new narrative for trigger NATO's collective-defense its chairman due to a loss in venture out into danger if they I visited Shamshad TV this News, the nation’s largest private corruption and patriarchy in defeating the Taliban, one of agreement. So far, Latvia has confidence from Ghani and know there's no hope of saving evening and met with the staff, broadcaster, came under a Taliban Afghanistan. forcing them through a surge in provided 100 percent of what the international donors. them from bleeding out from an despite facing the cowardly attack attack. Six staff were killed and at U.S. Targets Taliban’s Opium NATO troops to return to the U.S. has asked of it, Garisons says. Rather than say whether he injury. Army Gen. John Nicholson, they're determined to carry on with least 20 staff wounded in the And what limited patience the negotiating table, rather than trying But other close partners are not so believes the outcome of the last the top general for the war in their jobs. I commend their resolve ghastly assault. Trump administration has secured to turn over responsibility to optimistic about the outcome of presidential election has proven Afghanistan, says the new strategy to not allow fear and terrorism to The Taliban, had previously will only see it through next year, fledgling Afghan forces to defeat their efforts. They join a chorus of successful for Afghanistan, and injection of more U.S. forces break their spirits, and thank them threatened the television channel when it will have to prove that this the insurgent network militarily. U.S. political leaders critical of Abdullah prefers to say it is will help bring these numbers for their sacrifices and after it reported allegations of new strategy is working and that a This new approach by the U.S. another element of the U.S. plan "unique." "Governance has its down. "The No. 1 thing we can do commitment to AFG. “summary executions, rape, plan that has satisfied U.S. and was greeted warmly by its allies in that hinges withdrawal on victory, own challenges even without to help avoid casualties is to Sediqqi is right to note that the kidnappings and other abuses allied defense chiefs – for now – is NATO, who pledged 3,000 more not on timelines, which they fear power-sharing arrangements," he improve the leadership," emergence of a free media is among committed by Taliban fighters anything more than misguided troops at their summit here to add only further entrenches America told U.S. News at the Halifax Nicholson told a small group of the notable achievements during the battle for Kunduz”, delusion. "There is a thread of to the 13,500 allied forces in into an unwinnable conflict. Asleep forum. "We are committed, both reporters attending the NATO registered after the Taliban regime according to Aljazeera. branding every year as crucially Afghanistan for the train, advise at the Wheel? "It seems hopeless," President Ghani and myself, to the summit this month. (USNEWS) was ousted by a US-led invasion (Global Voices Online) Karzai says ‘Afghanistan can’t build relations based on USinterests’ ...P1 our people and come to a themselves or some foreign forces fields, we maintained our and not to damage our positions in US actions, saying that bombing use Afghanistan to achieve its Unlike the Taliban, Daesh is a national consensus on this issue. who do not want to leave cooperation, including in the fight the region and our relations with cities and villages, opening prisons global goals, including in the region, foreign product. It was created by Sputnik: During your Afghanistan? I know that they are against extremism and terrorism, our neighbors. Afghanistan should and attacking civilian houses only then it should look for other foreigners, trained by foreigners presidency you took a number of not Afghans. and this cooperation was both at be a place for cooperation, rather undermine the fight against means! We do not want to see our and financed by foreigners. For important steps to establish peace I know that the Afghan people the state level and at the level of than regional rivalry. terrorism and lead to new losses houses bombed and our people them, Afghanistan is another and stability in the country, in want peace and harmony, to see contacts between peoples. Our Earlier, when Russia and other among the Afghan people. Mr. killed; Afghanistan is no longer springboard, they use Afghanistan politics and also in the defense and their country peaceful and two countries have very close ties neighboring countries supported Putin then said that Russia and the willing to pay such a price to please in the interests of their masters, humanitarian areas. What were the prosperous. now. Russia as a neighboring the US anti-terrorist operation in United States had a lot of the interests of others. and we must drive them out of our most important steps taken along ‘I Believe That Friendship country, with which we have long Afghanistan, the American disagreements on different issues, Sputnik: Then what are the country. this way? What has changed since With Russia Will Ensure historical ties and traditionally presence was benefiting our but when it came to the issue of ways of solving the Afghan crisis? Sputnik: But the Taliban is you stepped down from the Afghanistan’s Stability’ friendly relations, can contribute country. Now however, we are fighting terrorism in Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai: This should be killing civilians too… presidency? Sputnik: Many see you today to the peace process, and we increasingly confronted with its Russia shares the US position. It a path that does not lead to an Hamid Karzai: Yes, it is so! Hamid Karzai: When I was not just as the former president of believe that friendship with Russia negative consequences. In this was in 2009, 2010 and 2011, but escalation of the war, but to the The Taliban’s actions also lead to president, all important issues were Afghanistan, but also one of the will become an important factor regard, we would like to say the then Russia saw that extremism in establishment of peace, security the death of civilians, and we discussed at Loya Jirga meetings. most charismatic political figures of stability and sustainable following. First, we want the Afghanistan was growing, the and stability in Afghanistan. We categorically condemn it. I just The Loya Jirga decided on issues in the region. You often attend development of our country. widest possible cooperation with situation was deteriorating, and at are tired of the fratricidal war wanted to emphasize the like relations with Pakistan, the major international summits, Relations with Russia are of vital Russia in the political, economic the same time there were always imposed on us and the bloodshed, difference between these groups: process of peaceful settlement in participate in various high-level importance for us, and no matter and diplomatic fields; this new excuses being made to justify and the only way for us to survive Daesh is an international terrorist the country, the Constitution, a meetings. You are well known and what government we have here in cooperation is in our best interest the ineffectiveness of the fight is the path of national harmony. I organization, and the Taliban is bilateral security treaty with the respected in Russia, you are a Afghanistan, it must preserve, and will contribute to stability in against terrorism. Russia has believe that the first step towards Afghans. United States, negotiations with frequent guest of the Russian develop and strengthen these our country. Secondly, we want doubts about America’s true national consensus should be the We know that Daesh militants the Taliban, who are also our Federation. Tell me, what is Russia relations. Russia to enter into a dialogue with intentions and its readiness to convening of the Loya Jirga, where are well equipped; they move compatriots, and so on. I believed for you personally? How do you Sputnik: What role do you the United States and other confront terrorism, and these we can discuss the current around in helicopters without that people should participate in assess the current state of Russian- think Russia could play in the countries on the issue of doubts have been confirmed both situation and decide what we want identification marks, they are the decision-making [process] on Afghan relations and their future? process of ending the long-standing Afghanistan in order to see what by the example of Syria and and where we should move from supplied with weapons, and this these issues and engage in across- Hamid Karzai: Russia had military conflict in Afghanistan? is really happening in Afghanistan Afghanistan. You know that I had here. We need to decide whether proves once again that Daesh is the-board nationwide longstanding friendly ties with After all, it is not a secret for many and how they can help. Thirdly, previously expressed doubts about we want an endless war or the time supported and financed by consultations. After I stepped Afghanistan since the times of the today that it is thanks to the efforts the United States should reconsider the US operation, that’s why I did has come to for us to decide our foreigners. down as president, it became clear czar, before the Soviet Union. We of Russia, its diplomats and its policy towards Afghanistan so not sign a security treaty with the own future, to establish peace and Sputnik: Much has been said that, contrary to our expectations, can say that our relations go back President Vladimir Putin that that Afghanistan is no longer seen US. I told them that they must ensure our own security. about why US troops are in the security treaty did not bring centuries. Formal relations between today the protracted armed as an object of rivalry. And, ensure peace and security in If the Americans really want Afghanistan. Not for the sake of long-awaited peace and did not our two countries number three conflict in Syria is waning, and fourthly, Afghanistan, an Afghanistan before we can sign a to help us, then they should help peace, but for their own benefit: improve the security situation in centuries, but relations between our Daesh terrorists are being defeated. independent sovereign state, deal. So Russia is right, the US strengthen our national security natural resources, the drug the country. On the contrary, the people began developing even Does it make sense, in your cannot build its relations based on should recognize the failure of its forces. They can also provide business, etc. threat of terrorism is growing, and before that. opinion, for Moscow to similarly US strategic interests in the region. strategy. If it does, it should explain financial assistance so that the Hamid Karzai: It is clear that we are confronted with Daesh, After the Soviet Union was join the Afghan process? What or We must build up relations with the reasons for this defeat. If it Afghan government and the Afghan the US pursued its own goals when which is invading our country and established, our relations became who can prevent it from doing Russia and other neighboring isn’t failing, then what is it doing? people are able to counter terrorism it entered Afghanistan. The threatening our population. Why closer and deeper. The USSR was this? countries on a bilateral and Why is the situation in the country and take the situation under their Americans said from the very did this happen? Why, despite the one of Afghanistan’s closest and Hamid Karzai: Russia, which mutually beneficial basis, based on and the region worsening every own control. beginning that they did not come security treaty, we have no peace strongest allies of Afghanistan at even before the military operation our interests and the interests of day? Sputnik: A number of Western to help the Afghan people, but and our relations with our the time, but the invasion of had a military base in Syria, had these countries. The American Sputnik: In 2018, NATO will media equate Daesh with the rather to ensure their security. neighbors and countries in the Afghanistan was a mistake. This brought about a dramatic change strategy in Afghanistan has been a send an additional 3,000 troops to Taliban. Is such a judgment Later, we realized that they see region have deteriorated? invasion caused resistance from the in the situation in Syria. Russia’s failure. Sputnik: One of the most Afghanistan. NATO Secretary correct? Afghanistan only as a tool for Moreover, someone is trying Afghan people and did serious military operation in cooperation sensitive and perhaps vital topics General Jens Stoltenberg said that Hamid Karzai: There is a implementing their geopolitical in every possible way to split the damage to our relations, which with Iran and Turkey dealt a for Moscow in its relations with half of them will be US soldiers difference between the Taliban and plans in the region, and once we Afghan society. Who needs this? actually led to their cessation. crushing blow to extremism and Kabul is the question of the opaque and officers. The Russian Daesh in that the Taliban are realized this, it became clear that Who is behind this? If these The breakup of the Soviet terrorism in Syria and pushed and aggressive US policy in president’s special representative Afghans, they come from we needed to find our own ways attempts come from people who Union and the withdrawal of Daesh to the brink of total Afghanistan. Russia’s Foreign for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, Afghanistan, they know the of normalizing the situation in the are inside the country, among us, Soviet troops from Afghanistan, destruction. The Syrians regained Minister Sergei Lavrov recently insists that NATO’s plans to Afghan people, they know our country. I believe that to achieve then why do they do it? I want to opened a new chapter in our their country and became its criticized the new US strategy in increase its contingent in customs and you can find them in peace we need a broad national get answers to these questions not relations, characterized by armed masters again. Afghanistan. You share this Afghanistan will not solve the any city and any village. For consensus that will help unite our only from the Afghan government, conflicts and bloodshed and ending As for Afghanistan, there is no standpoint. What in your opinion Afghan problem. Do you think example, in Kunduz and some people and make fundamental but also from the United States, with the formation of a new need for a military operation by are the weaknesses and mistakes [this military buildup] will bring other provinces, you can see two decisions to overcome the crisis at which came to our country to fight government in 2001. After coming Russia. We do not want this. of the American strategy, both new any results? flags hanging next to each other: the national level. Only after we terrorism and is going to expand to power, I did everything to Neither do we want the Americans and previous? Hamid Karzai: As I Hamid Karzai: No! We do not the white flag of the Taliban and have ended this crisis will we be its presence here. Why, despite the revive relations with Russia, and to continue their military said, Russia cooperated with the want war; we do not want to the national flag of Afghanistan. able to move to elections, the presence of international forces, is we succeeded. operations, endangering our cities US on the issue of Afghanistan. At continue the military operation and The war with the Taliban is a civil formation of a government and the process of national Despite the presence of and villages. We want the a conference in Shanghai in 2008, I do not want new victims among war, and our task is to find ways parliament and the creation of reconciliation now at risk? Who is NATO and US forces, which cooperation with the US to be met with President Putin and the Afghan people for the sake of to reconcile so that we can stop it conditions for the further hampering it? Is it Afghans compete with Russia in many aimed only at combating terrorism voiced my unhappiness with the other states. If the US wants to as soon as possible. development of our country. TUESDAY .NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES

Transitional Justice Coordination Group has welcomed the move and called on the NUG BAMYAN: The Qala-i-Chahl leaders to stick to their commitments over Burja, a historic fort with 40 towers built around it in the Yakawalang- carrying out such an investigation. II district of central Bamyan welfare education programmes and provinces has been nearing The International Criminal Court's forces particularly from the processing their cases are included extinction due to negligence on the EMERGENCY (ICC) chief prosecutor Fatou national directorate of security and in the draft. part of the government. CALLS Bensouda has said that the some from the Afghan police while He said every prisoner was The historic fort is believed to international judicial body is the fourth group belongs to the provided 85 afghanis on a daily be dating back to the Kushan preparing to officially investigate central intelligence agency (CIA) basis, which was not enough. Empire in the early first century, Police war crimes cases in Afghanistan. and the US army; however the Kohistani pointed out that women located on the top of a sandy hill. The ICC has given victims and scale and nature of their actions jailed along with children were in Around the hill, 40 metres high as 100 - 119 the families of victims two months are different,” said Ehsan Qane, need of more services and facilities. many towers surround the port, to file complaints. AAN researcher. While lauding positive changes decorated with artistic work and Meanwhile, civil society AAN said that the Afghan in prisoner ration, Abdullah agreed triangular type holes. Hospitals institutions in Afghanistan have government does not have the the 85 afs amount was irrational Abdul Majeed Jelya, director called on the Afghan government capacity to ensure the trial of those and should be increased. The of protection and maintenance of FMIC Hospital to act responsibly and to pave the accused of having roles in war General Directorate of Prisons, historic sites in Bamyan, said way for ICC prosecutors to launch crimes. Ministry of Public Health and the historic sites in Bamyan were not Behind Kabul Medical their investigations in the country. According to TJCJ, the ICC Cabinet Secretariat are responsible looked after properly and they University: KABUL : Chief Executive Officer requirements. He said there were Afghanistan became a member decided to conduct investigations for working on this issue. He were on the path to destruction. 0202500200-+93793275595 of the ICC in 2003 but this is the into war crimes in Afghanistan after (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah says no problems in terms of prison ordered the General Directorate of He added two to three percent of first time that the ICC has moved the Afghan government failed to serious problems still exist in compounds in 14 provinces. But Prisons to provide an exact list of relics in Bamyan were destroyed to investigate alleged war crimes provide convincing reasons over prisons, stressing the need for 10 provinces did not have proper the prisoners who are suffering annually. Rabia-i-Balkhi Hospital practical steps to improve the facilities for inmates, the official in the country. not probing the case. from incurable diseases. A decision He added the Ministry of Pule Bagh-e- Umomi On Sunday, a gathering was On 20 November 2017, the situation. Dr. Abdullah Abdullah added. “Uncertain fate of inmate would be taken on their fate, the Information and Cultural Affairs held by The Transitional Justice Prosecutor of the International expressed the views during a cases, lack of professional CEO said. Abdullah also directed had conducted initial investigation 070263672 Coordination Group (TJCG) in Criminal Court ("ICC"), Fatou meeting of the High Council for personnel, food problems and that a joint commission comprised to further explore the Chehal Burja support of the ICC’s decision. Bensouda, requested authorization Prisons at the Sapidar Palace on paucity of funds are among the of ministries of finance, interior, site, but no steps followed. “No TJCG members called on the from Pre-Trial Chamber III to Sunday. The participants serious problems facing prisons health, education, economy, specific budget has been provided Khairkhana Hospital National Unity Government initiate an investigation into alleged discussed a four-year plan for nationwide.” Issues like lack of martyrs and disabled, AGO, a to our department for this 0799-321007 (NUG) under president Ashraf war crimes and crimes against prison reforms, a report on the health services, transfer of inmates, representative of the international purpose.” He said a military Ghani and CEO Abdullah Abdullah humanity in relation to the armed overall jail situation and lack of ambulances, electricity, community be created. ground was situated near the fort 2401352 to abide by their commitments conflict in the Islamic Republic of implementation of the decisions water and transparency in Spearheaded by first deputy CEO, on a three acres of land. The ground regarding the investigation of war Afghanistan since 1 May 2003, as made at the previous meetings. implementing presidential decrees the commission will prioritise all might be used for sports, training, crimes. well as regarding similar crimes that Lt. Gen. Abdul Hakim were shared with the CEO. aspects of the draft in terms of official events and others, he said. Indira Gandhi Children “This decision by the court have a nexus to the armed conflict Kohistani, director- general of Kohistani also presented a budget and timescales for The Chehl Burja is located 120 Hospital, Wazir Akbar (ICC) has raised hopes among the in Afghanistan and are sufficiently prisons and detention centres, four-year plan for correcting the discussion at cabinet meetings. metres above the nearest river and victims of war crimes and crimes linked to the Situation and were presented a report on the jail situation inside jails. Suggestions (Pajhwok) a huge well is situated inside the Khan, Kabul 2301372 against humanity, human rights committed on the territory of situation, problems, programs and regarding inmate safety, health, fort. The well has stairs but mud activists and the people of other States Parties to the Rome has accumulated in the well bed Afghanistan. We hope that with Statute since 1 July 2002 with the passage of time. Ibn-e- Seena the engagement of this court, solid ("Situation in the Islamic Republic On the towers drawings of Pul-e-Artan, Kabul actions are taken to maintain of Afghanistan"). The Prosecutor human statues and snakes could justice, boost longstanding peace issued a Public Notice on the same be seen. According to the cultural 2100359 and ensure just access for victims date. As per the ICC's legal ministry officials and experts the to their legitimate rights ,” said framework, the victims of the drawings showed the fort belonged Naeem Nazari, TJCG member. alleged crimes committed in the to pre-Islamic period. Wazir Akbar Khan Meanwhile, a human right’s Situation in Afghanistan have the Yakawlang-II district chief Hospital researcher at Afghanistan Analysts right to submit "representations", Mohammad Ibrahim Akbari said 2301741, 2301743 Network (AAN) said that i.e. to provide their views, concerns the Chahl Burja was the only investigations show that there are and expectations, to the ICC historic place in the area and the three categories of people who are Judges that are considering the government should take necessary Ali Abad accused of war crimes in Prosecutor's request. To help steps for its protection. Afghanistan. facilitate this process, the Victims He said Bamyan was known Shahrara, Kabul “Based on the ICC Participation and Reparations for its historic sites and places if 2100439 investigations, four groups so far Section ("VPRS") of the ICC properly maintained and have been identified who are Registry has prepared a template protected, these sites could attract allegedly involved in violation PDF representation form which is tourists. Haji Mohammad, a Malalai Maternity which include the Taliban group; available for download below in resident of the area, told Pajhwok second the Haqqani network, a few English, Pashto and Dari. Afghan News the government had Hospital members of the Afghan security (ToloNews) done nothing to protect historic 2201377/ 2301743 sites despite the fact winter snowfalls and rains threatened New financial management these sites. The Yakawalang-2 was Banks recongnised as a separate district technologies improve transparency from Yakawlang one year ago. It Da Afghanistan Bank borders Ghor and Sar-i-Pul and trust in Afghanistan provinces. (Pajhwok) 2100302, 2100303 Bakhtar Bank Power issues, 0776777000 mobile phone Azizi Bank 0799 700900 tax discussed Pashtany Bank The Asian Development Bank will 2102908, 2103868 finance twenty megawatts of solar War is driving girls out of school power in the Naghlu Dam on the Kabul River in Surobi District. Air Services “There were two bombs in the barriers girls in Afghanistan face in no teachers. In northeast Nigeria, Host Nargis Mosavi discusses the The use of technology in taxpayers’ registration number but school,” said 16-year-old Malalai, trying to get an education. where Boko Haram insurgents topic with Hamidullah Durani, Safi Airways Afghanistan’s government offices every taxpayer had to pay taxes describing an attack in January Afghanistan is one of at least 10 target education, at least 611 electric power project manager at is not yet the norm. However, in separately in each province 2016 against her girls’ school in countries that has faced targeted teachers have been killed and Asian Development Bank. The 020 22 22 222 the Directorate of Ministry of because the database was not on a Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province. attacks against girls’ education in 19,000 forced to flee since 2009. Asian Development Bank will Finance (Mostofiat) in Kandahar general server. All registered She said the Taliban had left a letter recent years. Girls suffer disproportionately finance twenty megawatts of solar Ariana Province, a province associated organizations and individuals in the schoolyard: “They said they In Afghanistan and in the other even when attacks on education do power in the Naghlu Dam on the more with insecurity than with needed to fill in two or three Kabul River in Surobi District. 020-2100270 put the bombs because you have nine countries – India, Iraq, Mali, not target them specifically. Host Nargis Mosavi discusses the technology, we have used the declaration forms for tax clearance to stop sending your girls to Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria, Military use of schools, crossfire, power of technology to improve and this created the potential for topic with Hamidullah Durani, school.” Acid attacks. Kidnapping. Uganda, and Yemen – a single the presence of soldiers in and near electric power project manager at Kam Air transparency and credibility of corruption or at least corruption “Night letters” threatening attack can have an enduring impact. schools, and attacks on school government offices. Finance is the charges. I had heard about SIGTAS Asian Development Bank. The 0799974422 students and teachers. Improvised In the Afghan city of Kandahar, buildings – patterns which have Senate approved a 10 percent backbone of any country’s when I was in Kabul and in explosive devices. Gunfire. girls said their families keep them occurred since 2009 in more than economy. Therefore, it is very September 2016, when I became telecoms service tax in a vote this Schools closed for girls above fifth at home because of a 2008 acid 30 countries – affect both boys and week. Host Nargis Mosavi Hotels important for it to be transparent the Mustofi (head of finance grade. Insurgents censoring the attack in which 15 girls on their girls. But parents often have less discusses the topic with Farhad and credible so that citizens as well directorate) in Kandahar, I decided curriculum. Girls’ schools closed way to school were injured. tolerance for sending girls to school Siddiqi, a member of the Safi Landmark as donors feel committed to the to implement this software in completely. Even when parents want to under these conditions. Telecommunication and Transit development process. With this in Kandahar too. When we These are just some of the send girls to school, there may be (reliefweb) Committee of the Wolesi Jirga. mind, we decided to implement the introduced the system, I used to 020-2203131 Afghanistan Financial sit with my team to provide them SERENA Management Information System information. We also conducted Maidan-Wardak’s (AFMIS) and Standard Integrated training to equip the team with the 0799654000 Government Tax Administration skills to use the software. historical sites, System (SIGTAS), with the help Now, revenue collection has of the Public Financial become standardized and efficient. monuments need New Rumi Restaurant Management Reform (PFMR), a This system has also established a 0776351347 project implemented by the high sense of trust in taxpayers. serious attention Ministry of Finance (MoF) with As Haji Mohammad Younos support from the Afghanistan Momand, a businessman in KABUL: Maidan-Wardak is a Internet Services Reconstruction Trust Fund Kandahar Province once said to me, province, where enjoy 46 historical UA Telecom sites that need repairing and (ARTF). SIGTAS was also “The revenue department is much 0796701701 / 0796702702 supported through the ARTF better than in the past. As they protection. Head of Maidan- Incentive Program. have an electronic and Wardak information and culture Since 2007, when we started computerized system, their work directorate Mohammad Awrang Exchange Rate using AFMIS, we have been able is more transparent and fast, told that historical monuments belong to Afghan people past to manage and execute budget- which helps us to do our work history and the government is 1.00 USD related activities, collect revenue, efficiently and trust the authority responsible to protect them. 68.50AFN and pay salaries on time. A much more.” “There are 46 historical sites in computerized system, AFMIS As a result, tax collection in Maidan Wardak, in which, 24 of enables multiple users to access the province has improved. For them have been registered, among financial information and records, example, in 2016, our target was 1000.00 IRR which 21 of them are hidden,” he 18.00AFN whenever and wherever they want. 1.230 billion afghanis (about $14.8 further said. “If we talk about the This was not possible with manual million) but for the first time in hidden historical sites, we afraid records. more than 10 years, we collected the people would start illegal Given the success of AFMIS, 1.233 billion afghanis, 3 million excavations,” he added. A 1.00 UAE we also implemented SIGTAS in more than our target. We have historical site in Tap-e-Alghata has 18.60AFN our revenue office in 2016. This benefited from having met our been discovered by national and system has really helped us. Earlier, target as the government is paying international archeologists in 1381 with manual entries, the revenue more attention to the province. For and the former minister of 1.00 EUR department used to struggle with instance, the government has information and culture had visited 82.20AFN incorrect entries and this would invested more than $10 million in the area, but unfortunately, the lead to reporting delays. I solar power in the province, which area is being controlled by the government armed oppositions, he remember we used to have to deal will provide more opportunities for 1000.00 INR with a huge number of disorganized development and businesses to went on to say. There is another documents from our archives even grow. Indeed, the tax key and historical area in Takht-e- 1055.00AFN for simple things. It took up so administration systems have Padshah, Jalrez district where has much time to search for one enabled progress toward a more not been registered so far and some 1000.00 PKR document. efficient and transparent future. others are likely existed in the 641.00AFN We had a database with the (WORLDBANK) province. (BNA) TUESDAY . NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES

Zahid Hamid resignation is the latest in a series of government concessions to Islamist extremists

Pakistan’s law minister has re- their own hands. Mullahs can get signed after weeks of big protests up and ask for anyone’s resigna- staged by a hardline cleric against tion, so this is the death of ratio- a perceived softening of the coun- nality,” said Zahid Hussain, a po- try’s blasphemy laws. At least litical analyst. “This is complete six protesters were killed and 200 surrender to hardline Islamists. It’s injured in Islamabad on Saturday a sad day for Pakistan: it shows when thousands of police offic- that the state is so weak, and that ers unsuccessfully tried to dis- we can’t stand up to blackmail- perse a three-week sit-in that had ing.” Hussain also rebuked the virtually paralysed the capital. army, which brokered the deal and Zahid Hamid’s resignation is the has been criticised for its alleged latest in a series of government proximity to extremist groups, for concessions to religious extrem- refusing to step in against the pro- ists, who have been edging their testers, despite a request from the way further into the political government. In the deal on Mon- mainstream. Last week, a court day with Khadim Hussain Rizvi, in Lahore lifted the house arrest who heads the Tehreek-e-Labbaik of Hafiz Saeed, a militant leader party, the government also agreed with a $10m (£7.5m) American to release a report on an investiga- bounty on his head for interna- tion into the alteration of an elec- tional terrorism, who heads a toral oath declaring the prophet growing political movement and Muhammad as God’s final proph- capital offence in Pakistan, and July over corruption allegations. is fiercely opposed to India and et. Protesters saw the change as serves as a rallying cry for radical The government has met fierce crit- western interference. “The deci- appeasing a religious minority, the Islamists. Unfounded allegations icism for its handling of the recent sion to resign was taken in a bid Ahmadis, who are officially regularly trigger mob attacks and crisis and its failure to uphold the to steer the country out of the deemed heretic. The government lynching, which the government rule of law and safety for citizens. prevailing critical situation,” Ha- will also free and drop charges has been unable to prevent. The “There is no reasonable set of cir- mid said, according to a report in against detained protesters. In re- recent protests expose the fragili- cumstances in which a fledgling Pakistan’s Tribune newspaper. turn, Rizvi agreed not to issue a ty of the governing Pakistan Mus- political party, no matter how ag- Observers said Monday’s deal fatwa against the minister, seem- lim League-Nawaz party, which grieved or agitated, could be al- could set a dangerous precedent. ingly to dissuade attacks on his has been under increasing pressure lowed to not just hold the federal “Zealots have taken the law into person. Blasphemy is already a since the disqualification of the capital and the fourth most popu- prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, in lous city of the country hostage. (theguardian)

The U.N. Human Rights Council not confirm the date but said: cal pattern of killings, torture, rape Indians is expected to hold a special ses- “There are moves to convene a and arson is taking place”. The lat- sion on killings, rapes and other special session to address the hu- est Rohingya exodus from Rakhine arrested for crimes committed against Muslim man rights situation in the coun- state to Bangladesh’s southern tip Rohingya in Myanmar that have try.” At least 16 of the 47 member began at the end of August, when driven more than 600,000 into states must request holding a spe- Rohingya militants attacked secu- smuggling Bangladesh since August, U.N. cial session of the Council, which rity posts and the Myanmar army sources said on Monday. Ro- are rare. Bangladesh and Muslim- launched a counter-offensive. U.N. banned hingya refugee children stand by a majority countries were expected High Commissioner for Human bonfire in a field at Jamtoli refugee to back the call. In March, the Rights Zeid Ra‘ad al-Hussein has glyphosate settlement near Cox's Bazar, Bang- Council already set up a fact-find- described the army’s crackdown in ladesh, November 24, 2017. ing team. The investigators report- Rakhine state as a textbook exam- “There will be a special session on ed after their first mission to Bang- ple of ethnic cleansing. The mili- into Sri December 5,” a senior United Na- ladesh last month that Rohingya tary has denied the accusations of tions source told Reuters. Council refugees fleeing Myanmar had tes- murder, rape, torture and forced Lanka spokesman Rolando Gomez could tified that a “consistent, methodi- displacement. (Reuters) ADBagrees toprovide Rs 15.4 Two Indians have been arrested by billionloan the Sri Lankan Navy as they at- tempted to smuggle 710 kilograms of the banned agrochemical gly- assistance phosate into the country in fish- A team of anti-terrorist squad spector S L Chaudhary. “Tauseef Lines police station area”. ing vessels at the weekend. toNepal (ATS) of Gujarat police on Mon- is named in a total of 39 cases, all “He has been taken to Ahmedabad The navy said an inshore patrol day took away, for interrogation, relating to terrorist activities, in for interrogation by the Gujarat craft attached to the North Cen- KATHMANDU: The Asian De- terror suspect Tauseef Khan, an various police stations of Ahmed- ATS team, which arrived here yes- tral Naval Command, intercepted velopment Bank is to provide accused in the Ahmedabad serial abad and Surat”, Chaudhary told terday and obtained transit remand an Indian fishing dhow in Sri Lan- loan assistance of US Dollars 150 blasts of 2008. Tauseef, who was reporters. from a local court”, Singh said. kan territorial waters, the Daily million, approximately Rs 15.4 arrested here by the Bihar ATS a According to deputy superinten- An engineering graduate, Mirror reported. The suspects, the billion, to Nepal, for the imple- few months ago, had been lodged dent of police (City), Gaya, Alok Tauseef worked as a teacher in a consignment of glyphosate, the in the Gaya Central Jail. Kumar Singh, “Tauseef was arrest- school in a Gaya village where he dhow and other equipment were mentation of Regional Urban De- handed over to police for legal ac- velopment Project. Shankar Pras- He was taken to Ahmedabad by a ed, along with two of his associ- allegedly promoted anti-national chartered plane amid tight securi- ates, on September 14 from the sentiments among his students. tion. ad Adhikari, Secretary at the Min- (Dindia) istry of Finance, and ADB coun- ty. The ATS team was led by in- Bhagat Singh Chowk under Civil (Hindustan Times) try director Mukhtor Khamaud- khanov today signed an agree- ment to this effect amidst a pro- gramme at the Finance Ministry in Kathmandu. The project in- vestment will cover the eight mu- nicipalities located in southern Terai and far west of Nepal that include Birgunj, Biratnagar, Sid- dharthanagar, Nepalgunj, Mahen- dranagar, Dhangadhi, Godawari DHAKA — A Bangladesh court death or burnt alive before being and Shuklaphanta municipalities. on Monday upheld death sentenc- dumped in sewers or shallow The Ministry of Urban Develop- es for 139 soldiers over the massa- graves. One of those handed the ment is the executing agency of cre of 74 people including 57 se- death penalty died in custody, eight The United National Party (UNP) dates on which elections should be the project while implementing nior army officers during a 2009 others had sentences commuted to denounces the delaying of the Lo- held should be clearly defined. He agencies are the concerned munic- mutiny, the attorney general said. life imprisonment and four were cal Government polls and the elec- said he doesn't agree with holding “The verdict has upheld the death acquitted, Alam said. The sentenc- tions should be held at the right election in stages. ipalities and the Kailali based of- sentence for 139 people,” Attor- es were condemned at the time by fice of Department of Urban De- time, the State Minister of Finance "We do not mislead the country. ney General Mahbubey Alam told the UN rights chief, who expressed Eran Wickramaratne said in par- The objective of the United Na- velopment and Building Con- reporters after the High Court alarm at such a heavy punishment struction. The project is expect- liament today. He made this state- tional Party is to have elections on handed down its judgment in Dha- meted out in a mass trial. ment joining the budget commit- time," he said. The State Minister ed to complete by five years on ka. “Nowhere in the world did The mutineers stole thousands of 31st December, 2022. The project anything happen like the way weapons in February 2009 tee stage debate on of the Minis- also said the government fulfilling will enhance urban infrastructure those 57 top army officers were before going on a two-day killing try of Child Development and an elections promise made to the in the Terai region, reducing the killed,” Alam said. The sentences spree at a barracks. Bangladesh Women's Affairs. "The UNP con- women has taken measures to in- flooding duration to less than an will be appealed again in the Su- has a history of military coups demns delay in the local govern- crease the female representation in hour in those eight municipalities. preme Court, which by law has and the massacre threatened the ment polls. This is a blow to de- the politics by enacting the law to This includes the construction and the final say in all capital punish- newly-elected government of mocracy. Elections should be held increase female representation to rehabilitation of 200 kilometers ment cases. In 2013 a court sen- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, at the right time." 25 percent at the forthcoming Lo- tenced 152 soldiers to death for which responded by arresting of storm water drains, improve- The Minister said when a new cal Government elections. the grisly killings in which dozens thousands of suspects. Constitution is drafted, specific (Colombo) ment of 240 km of roads. (AFP) of officers were shot, hacked to (AFP)

the hearing was adjourned. Speaking to journalists he said he appeared An Islamabad-based accountability court on Monday adjourned the hearing of a corruption for the hearing of the case (which does not involve him) on the advice of reference against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif pertaining to al-Azizia Steel Mills. his lawyers. The ousted PM and his family face three corruption refer- The hearing of the reference filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) began earlier ences filed against them by the top graft buster on the orders of the apex today, however, Sharif’s counsel Khawaja Haris and witnesses in the case were unable to court, which had disqualified Sharif in its July 28 Panama Papers ver- reach the court due to the prevailing law and order situation in the federal capital. dict. Nawaz set to take over reins of PML-N leadership again on Oct 3 This led the accountability court judge Muhammad Bashir adjourn the hearing until The references pertain to London’s Avenfield flats, Flagship Investment tomorrow (Tuesday), according to Express News. Limited and 15 other companies as well as al-Azizia Company Limited Meanwhile, Sharif’s son-in-law Capt (retd) Muhammad Safdar reached the court before and Hill Metals Establishment. (Tribune) TUESDAY . NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES News-in-Brief Retired general Turkish Romanians police briefly protest against launches weakening of detain anti-corruption remarkable academic in powers attack on Kurdish Romania’s centre-left coalition government is facing a fresh wave of demonstrations over claims Donald Trump: militant that it wants to overhaul the jus- tice system to allow high-level corruption to go unpunished. probe: Tens of thousands of people 'I have wasted massed in Bucharest and other cities on Sunday evening, a sec- Agency ond demonstration is planned for 40 years 1 December and further protests are expected in the coming weeks. A joint statement by of my life' Turkish academic Fikret Baskaya about 40 civil society groups and was briefly detained on Monday two trade union federations be- as part of an operation targeting hind the protests claimed Roma- members of the Kurdistan Work- nia had been “taken over by a ers Party (PKK) militant group, political mafia”. In February a state-run Anadolu news agency decree that would have shielded said. dozens of public officials from prosecution sparked the biggest Twelve other suspects were de- street protests in the country tained along with Baskaya, it said. since the 1989 Christmas revo- Further information about the oth- lution toppled the communist er suspects’ status was not imme- dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. The diately available. Baris Yarkadas, decree was rescinded after two a lawmaker from the main opposi- weeks of daily demonstrations. tion CHP, wrote on Twitter that The minister for justice, Florin Iordache, resigned, only to be lat- Baskaya, 77, had been detained at er appointed to head a special his home in the capital Ankara at parliamentary commission driv- 6.30 am (0330 GMT) and that ing new legislative changes. The police had seized some of his per- government’s opponents claim sonal possessions. Baskaya, who that under the draft laws. is an author and university lectur- er, was later released after giving a Indonesia statement to police, another CHP lawmaker, Murat Emir, said in a orders immediate Donald Trump's attacks on broad- accused it of spreading "fake tweet. evacuation as caster CNN are an "an outrageous news", a claim the network has He added that Baskaya was de- assault" on freedom of speech, ac- denied. On the other hand, the US tained over an article he wrote on cording to former Central Intelli- leader regularly praised Fox News highest alert gence Agency (CIA) director and has appeared on the channel a Nov. 7, called “Real Terror is State issued for Michael Hayden. “If this is who number of times."FoxNews is Terror,” in which Baskaya said we are or who we are becoming, I MUCH more important in the Turkey’s Kurds suffered oppres- Deputy head of Iran’s Revolution- program was “non-negotiable”, military force, Major General have wasted 40 years of my life,” United States than CNN, but out- sion at the hands of authorities. Bali volcano ary Guards Brigadier General vowing that Iran will develop them Mohammad Ali Jafari, declared Indonesia closed the airport on the former spy chief, who now side of the US, CNN International The investigation is ongoing de- Hossein Salami threatened on Sun- in a manner that would be able to last week that the resistance front works as a national security ana- is still a major source of (Fake) spite Baskaya’s release, Emir said. the tourist island of Bali on day that Tehran would increase the confront the threat against them. was formed in several regional and Monday and ordered 100,000 lyst for the broadcaster, said in a news, and they represent our Na- Anadolu said arrest warrants had range of its ballistic missiles to Salami stated that the ballistic mis- world countries, “which is prom- Twitter post. General Hayden, tion to the WORLD very poorly," residents living near a glowing reach Europe. “So far we have felt siles program is a guarantee for ising for the future.” He added that been issued for a total of 17 peo- volcano spewing columns of ash who is also a former director of the US President said in a twitter ple on allegations of aiding the that Europe is not a threat, so we Iran’s “security, independence and the war in Syria also had an ideo- the National Surveillance Agency post over the weekend. "The out- to evacuate immediately, warn- did not increase the range of our diplomacy.” He vowed that Tehran logical aspect, noting that resis- PKK and spreading the group’s ing that the first major eruption (NSA), added: "Until now it was side world does not see the truth missiles. But if Europe wants to will never negotiate over its defen- tance fronts are seen in “Hezbol- not possible for me to conceive of from them." In response, the broad- propaganda on social media. Op- in 54 years could be “imminent”. turn into a threat, we will increase sive capabilities because that would lah” in Lebanon, the Popular Mo- The airport was closed for 24 an American President capable of caster said it was not responsible erations to detain the other sus- the range of our missiles,” he add- mean a surrender and a victory to bilization Forces in Iraq and some such an outrageous assault on for representing the US interna- pects were ongoing. hours from Monday morning, ed according to the Tasnim News the enemy without waging a war. groups in Yemen and other coun- disrupting 445 flights and some truth, a free press or the first tionally. "That's yours", it replied The PKK launched a separatist 59,000 passengers, after Mount Agency. He said that its missile Meanwhile, head of the Guards tries. (AFP) amendment." If this is who we are to the president. "Our job is to re- insurgency in southeast Turkey in Agung, which killed hundreds of or who we are becoming, I have port the news." It is not the first 1984 and more than 40,000 peo- people in 1963, sent volcanic ash wasted 40 years of my life. Until time General Hayden has criticised ple have been killed in the conflict. high into the sky, and officials now it was not possible for me to the President for attacking free It is designated a terrorist organi- conceive of an American President speech. Earlier this year, he con- said cancellations could be ex- sation by Turkey, the United tended. “Plumes of smoke are oc- 15,200 capable of such an outrageous as- demned Mr Trump's comments casionally accompanied by ex- sault on truth, a free press or the about NFL players, who protest- States and European Union. plosive eruptions and the sound first amendment. Mr Trump has ed racism by kneeling during the (AP) of weak blasts that can be heard children repeatedly criticised CNN and has national anthem. (CNN) up to 12 km (7 miles) from the peak,” the Disaster Mitigation arrivein Agency (BNPB) said in a state- ment after raising. (AFP) Europe on Lebanon'sAounholdstalks Iraq prepares to launch anti- own as onHariri government corruption migrant campaign crisis As Iraq declared military victory against ISIS last week, the Iraqi government is preparing to wage deepens a new war, this time against cor- ruption in what is seen as a bat- LONDON — More than 15,200 tle that will be no less intense children arrived alone in Europe than the one against the terror this year after completing danger- organization. Prime Minister ous migrant journeys, according to Haidar al-Abadi has intensified the United Nations. A total of al- his rhetoric against corrupt offi- most 150,000 people entered Eu- cials, while parliament Speaker rope seeking new lives during the Salim Jabbouri declared before first nine months of 2017, the scholars from his clan: “The war UNHCR agency said in a quarter- against corruption complements ly update titled “Desperate Jour- the war on terror.” “The parlia- neys.” That’s under half the num- ment will assume its role in con- ber in 2016, which saw record-set- fronting corrupt figures and pre- Lebanese President Michel Aoun France which led to his return to 74th anniversary of Lebanon's in- ting levels of migration, but still convened talks on Monday with Beirut last week. Riyadh says Har- dependence in downtown Beirut, serving public funds,” he vowed. creates headaches for governments S ou t h K or ea political leaders over the future of iri, Lebanon’s top Sunni Muslim Lebanon November 22, 2017. RE- Various Iraqi media reported that struggling to process arrivals and Abadi is determined to soon deal Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri’s politician and a long-time Saudi UTERS/Mohamed Azakir prevent children from being ex- government after he postponed his ally, resigned freely and denies Leading Druze politician Walid Jum- an “imminent blow” to several posed to exploitation. “Concerns figures, including senior politi- b r oa d ca st s shock resignation. Lebanese Pres- holding him. In his resignation blatt, an influential figure in Leba- remain high that many women and ident Michel Aoun meets with speech, Hariri strongly criticised non, said after meeting Aoun that it cians, over corruption. Sources girls arriving in Europe are victims informed on the government Lebanese Druze politician Walid Iran and its heavily armed Leba- was important to talk about “dis- of trafficking,” the report said. Jumblatt at the presidential palace nese Shi‘ite Muslim ally Hezbol- association”, and how to achieve plans, said that it was mulling the Children were also among almost possibility of establishing a court d efect or 's in Baabda, Lebanon November 27, lah for meddling in the Arab world. it.He said it would be wise not to 3,000 people who died or are miss- 2017. A senior Lebanese official Since returning to Beirut, Hariri has bring up the question of Hezbol- to combat corruption. This is ing at sea after attempting the jour- aimed at ensuring that the cor- said the consultations at the pres- said all Lebanese must stick by the lah’s weapons in discussions, refer- ney since January, the report said. idential palace in Baabda aimed to state policy of “disassociation”, or ring to previous rounds of futile rupt figures are held accountable At least three such deaths were for their violations, they said. d a r in g help Hariri’s government “get back keeping out of regional conflicts - talks on this point. The senior Leb- recorded in the past week. On on its feet”, after weeks of politi- a reference to Hezbollah. Saad al- anese official said the “consulta- Furthermore, past experiences Wednesday, the remains of a young have proven that the current ju- cal instability triggered by Hariri’s Hariri, who announced his resig- tions might end with Lebanon reaf- migrant were found in a mountain Nov. 4 resignation, announced in nation as Lebanon's prime minis- firming the ministerial statement dicial powers are unable to per- village in Greece while a 6-year- secute corrupt officials, which is esca pe on Riyadh. Lebanese officials say ter from Saudi Arabia reacts as he that implicitly includes disassocia- old Afghan girl was hit by a train Saudi Arabia forced Hariri to re- talks with Lebanese President tion”. The official spoke on condi- why a special court is necessary, on the Serbia-Croatia border on they explained.Economic expert sign and held him against his will, Michel Aoun while attending a tion of anonymity as Aoun’s con- Tuesday, according to the IOM, triggering an intervention by military parade to celebrate the sultations were not over. (AP) Majed al-Souri said that Abadi is the UN migration agency. On Sat- lou d sp ea k er s likely to refer major fraud cases urday, a 10-year-old Afghan boy involving political officials to the was crushed to death on board a judiciary within three weeks. packed boat carrying at least 66 He told Asharq Al-Awsat: “The South Korea is broadcasting news escaped and was shot and his treat- people aiming to reach the Greek of a North Korean soldier’s dar- ment by South Korean doctors. corrupt figures are in for a heavy island of Lesbos, according to the Turkey,Iran and Qatar sign new blow.” “I believe that this issue ing escape on loudspeakers to his South Korean Defense Minister ANA news agency. Many of the former colleagues across the bor- Song Young-moo visited the truce is linked to next month’s donor lone kids have been orphaned dur- conference in Kuwait and Iraqi der, South Korean media report- village of Panmunjom in the De- ing the journey. Although the flow ed. The soldier, 24, who was only militarized Zone — which Oh de- trade-transport agreement authorities are seeking to assure of migrants has eased in compari- donor and investing countries identified by his surname "Oh" by fected from — on Monday and son to last year, many are spend- doctors, was shot five times by applauded South Korean and U.S. Turkey, Iran and Qatar signed an that the funds they will spend ing longer in camps and shelters agreement on Sunday to facilitate will not go to the pockets of cor- his fellow service members as he troops for taking "very appropri- awaiting the asylum application dashed across the border on ate" measures, Yonhap reported. trade movement between the three ruption,” he elaborated. He re- process In the past three months, countries. The agreement was vealed that “great efforts” are Nov.13. He is recovering after The United Nations Command Greece has encountered a wave of undergoing surgery at a hospital Military Armistice Commission signed on behalf of Turkey by being exerted to that end and that families fleeing the ISIS conflict in Economy Minister Nihat Zeybek- experts from various countries in Suwon, south of Seoul. The said the North violated the Armi- Iraq and Syria, according to Leo broadcasts, reported by the stice Agreement of 1953 which ci; Iran’s Minister of Industry, have been contacted in this re- Dobbs, a spokesman for the UN- Mine and Trade, Mohammad Shar- gard. Interpol has also been con- South’s Yonhap news agency, are ended the Korean War by tres- HCR operation in Greece. “In this part of Seoul’s continuing cam- passing on the military demarca- iatmadari also signed at a ceremo- tacted in order to help Iraq un- area, people are fleeing conflict," ny in Tehran, as did Qatar’s Min- cover corruption files to ensure paign of psychological warfare tion line and firing shots over it. he said. "Many children have al- against soldiers and others along Song said the North's soldiers had ister of Economy and Commerce, the impartiality of the investiga- ready experienced trauma.” The Ahmed Bin Jassim Bin Moham- tions. Souri predicted that major the border in the North. The also breached the agreement by UNHCR also noted a diversifica- South's military's loudspeakers carrying automatic rifles, Yonhap med Al-Thani. The agreement political figures will be arrested tion in the routes taken to get to makes provisions to facilitate sea and imprisoned within two to started blaring the news soon af- reported. North Korea is believed Turkey. A working group will also be established to represent the three Europe. The numbers arriving in ter Oh defected, Yonhap said, cit- to have replaced all the border se- and land transport in order to ex- states. Its members will assess the effectiveness of the agreement. While three weeks on fraud charges. Italy had fallen compared to last pand trade relations between the This will be the first step in the ing unnamed military officials. curity guards who failed to pre- he was in the Iranian capital, Nihat Zeybekci had formal meetings with year, it said, but Spain had seen The news agency said the broad- vent the soldier's defection, Yon- three signatories. According to the his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Shariatmadari, to discuss economic anti-corruption. almost twice as many migrants as deal, Iran will act as a transit coun- (Reuters) casts described the defection “in hap said last week. and trade issues. Zeybekci was in Tehran to participate in the 26th during 2016. great detail,” including how Oh (WP) try for trade between Qatar and Session of the Turkish-Iranian Joint Economic Commission. (BBC) TUESDAY . NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

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AFGHANISTAN TIMES Editor: Mansoor Ahmad Faizy Phone No: +93-797070563 E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.afghanistantimes.af Photojournalist: M. Sadiq Yusufi connecting with India, it is the be- Moreover, no effort will be made By Ajmal Shams months of ambiguity and confu- ginning of the end of Afghanistan’s Advisory editorial board sion. He has exhibited political to Americanize Afghanistan. This dependency on Pakistan. The ar- courage by negating his campaign is highly significant for Afghans. rival of the first Indian shipment Dr. Sharif Fayez, Dr. Sultana Parvanta, Dr. Sharifa Sharif, Dr. Omar promises of a complete pullout and Imported solutions for nation- to Afghanistan via Chahbahar is the disengagement. The realities on the building, and adapting Afghanistan start of a new chapter in Indo-Af- Zakhilwal, Setara Delawari, Ahmad Takal, Saboor Sarir ground must have caused Trump to American values, have not been ghan trade relations, and is expect- to change his mind. He has said a productive in the past. Such bold ed to further boost bilateral eco- Graphic-Designers: hasty withdrawal will create a vac- indications by the Trump admin- nomic ties. Trump’s new strategy uum that terrorists, including istration have been welcomed, and for Afghanistan should not be in- Bilal Yusufi and Basir Qazizada It has been three months since US Daesh and Al-Qaeda, could in- show a more meaningful engage- terpreted as an excuse for more Mar ket i ng & Adver t i si ng: President Donald Trump an- stantly fill. The main pillar of ment with the Afghan government violence. The doors for a peaceful nounced on Aug. 21 his adminis- Trump’s strategy is a clear shift and people. Trump wants a victo- settlement are always open. A mil- Mohammad Parwiz Arian, 0782344728, 0778894038 tration’s official strategy for South from a time-based approach to one rious outcome for US engagement itary solution has never been a vi- Asia in general and for Afghani- based on conditions on the ground, in Afghanistan. That does not able option for our international Mailing address: P.O. Box: 371, Kabul, Afghanistan stan in particular. Afghan President which makes sense both from Af- mean a never-ending war, but an partners and the Afghan leader- Our Bank Accounts: Azizi Bank: 000101100258091 / 000101200895656 Ashraf Ghani’s immediate re- ghan and American standpoints. honorable end through military and ship. Mattis has urged moderate sponse was one of optimism and Growing Russian influence and political means. Trump wants a members of the Taliban to join Printed at Afghanistan Times Printing Press support. Ghani called the new US potential support to the Taliban is victorious outcome for US engage- peace efforts, saying they could strategy “historic,” and said it also one of the rationales behind ment in Afghanistan. That does not be part of the government if they showed the enduring US commit- renewed US military commitment mean a never-ending war, but an renounce terrorism. The com- ment to his country. But ordinary and a political roadmap for Af- honorable end through military and mander of US forces in Afghani- The constitution says Afghans are yet to see the results ghanistan. The most significant political means. The US must elab- stan, Gen. John W. Nicholson Jr., in terms of its impact on security point of Trump’s new strategy is orate on the mechanisms and ar- believes that Afghan forces will go and economy. a clear opinion on Pakistan’s role rangements it wants to put in place on the offensive against the Tali- Article 94: As a result of Trump’s announce- regarding its so-called war on ter- to ensure the intended victory, es- ban in 2018 as part of a broader Law shall be what both houses of the National Assembly approve and the President endorses, unless ment, current troop levels have al- ror. He said Pakistan provided safe pecially how it would like to deal effort to force it to come to the this Constitution states otherwise. In case the President rejects what the National Assembly has approved, ready increased to about 15,000 havens to terrorists that target with Pakistan. The political and negotiating table and end the con- the President shall send it back, within fifteen days from the date it was presented, to the House of People from the original 8,500. US Secre- Americans and their allies in Af- economic pressures that are flict. “This is a fight-and-talk ap- mentioning the reasons for rejection, and, with expiration of the period or if the House of People re- tary of Defense Jim Mattis has ghanistan. planned to be exerted on Pakistan proach,” he said. approves it with two thirds of all the votes, the draft shall be considered endorsed and enforceable. made it clear that the size of the This is very important for the Af- to ensure its genuine cooperation Afghans want peace and stability; force will be as per military needs ghan government, as unlike most in the war on terror have not been they are tired of more than three on the ground, not an arbitrary previous US leaders, Trump’s specified yet. Trump has also decades of conflict and violence. number. They are tasked to play message was loud and clear regard- called for an Indian role in Afghan- There is renewed hope and opti- both an advisory role and a coun- ing Pakistan. But three months istan’s stabilization efforts, espe- mism on the part of the Afghan terinsurgency one. In addition, since the new strategy, the impli- cially its active contribution in eco- government that the new US strat- there are about 6,000 NATO cations for Pakistan of this impor- nomic development. Afghanistan, egy will bring about a fundamental troops, with the option of aug- tant development are yet to be being a landlocked country, most- change in the rules of the game, mentation if required. seen. ly relies on Pakistan for its transit forcing Pakistan to abandon its Trump’s vocal and frank declara- What was also noteworthy in trade. support to militant organizations tion of his government’s stance has Trump’s speech was a major shift Trading with India via Pakistan has and genuinely engage with Afghan- given new hope to the Afghan na- in the US approach toward Af- always been problematic. istan for durable peace in the re- tional unity government after ghanistan. America would no longer With the opening of the strategic gion. be involved in nation-building. Chahbahar port through Iran and (arabnews) How not to lose the peace in Iraq

there before: When Al-Qaeda was Daesh’s poisonous clutches. Learn- reconstruction of Iraqi areas liber- By Abdel Aziz Aluwaisheg defeated, after its leader Abu Mus’ab ing from previous experience is key ated from Daesh. Kuwait recently he twin cities of Pakistan, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, capital have Al-Zarqawi was killed in 2006, the to its success. Stabilization of liber- said it is “in regular contact with triumphal policies the Iraqi govern- ated areas cannot be achieved the Iraqi government and the World been under siege of religious extremists and terrorists led by Khadim ment employed toward Sunni com- through military and security means Bank in this regard,” adding: “The Hussain Rizvi, the leader of Tahreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) since munities were counterproductive. only, important as they are. It needs Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic November 6. These religious extremists, armed with sticks and iron rods Their towns were not reconstruct- several additional factors, starting Development seeks to provide a ed, and public services remained with addressing the urgent humani- clear-cut framework and set of ob- want strict adherence to the country’s blasphemy laws and stricter laws meager as development funds were tarian needs of affected communi- jectives for the conference.” This against other religious sects like Christians, Hindus, Ahmadis and other either siphoned off by corrupt offi- ties, who still do not have adequate is not the first international effort minority Muslim and non-Muslim communities. In Pakistan, the above cials or diverted elsewhere. At the food, shelter or health services. for Iraq’s recovery. The Iraqi and mentioned sects have been presented as lesser humans and a threat to the same time, Iranian-inspired, funded Economic and social development US governments were involved in The defeat of Daesh is imminent, and trained sectarian militias con- are just as important in order to pro- almost all those efforts. The World state’s so-called Islamic identity. Similarly, Pashtuns, Baloch, Sindhis and despite isolated pockets where the stantly terrorized those communi- vide schooling, jobs, and the skills Bank and the UN also had leading others with the exception of Punjabis have been treated as subjects and terror organization still has a pres- ties. During that time, those mili- needed to engage in the labor mar- roles in some, managing for exam- slaves from the very beginning. Last week, the Islamabad High Court or- ence. A complete victory over tias were working totally outside ket. Liberated areas will also require ple the International Reconstruc- Daesh would be a great achievement government oversight, some run by political reforms that allow for all tion Fund Facility for Iraq. Another dered the federal government to end sit-in by the extremists. However, the for Iraq and the international com- close associates of former Prime communities to be represented in early fund was the Iraq Relief and government machinery was mom over implementing the court order. Lat- munity, and a successful model for Minister Nouri Al-Maliki and fund- political, military and security ser- Reconstruction Fund. Unfortunate- fighting terrorism. But how can we ed from looted public funds. Those vices in order to achieve inclusive ly, not all of them were successful. er on, the Supreme Court of Pakistan took a suo moto notice of the situa- sustain this victory and win the peace conditions contributed to the anger, governance. Last but not least, there Credible evaluations identified some tion and asked the government to clarify its position on why the latter has as well? The liberation of Mosul and frustration and despair of Sunni is an urgent need to establish dia- of the shortcomings. Widespread failed to evacuate the twin cities which remain paralyzed. However the other towns that Daesh overran a communities. Al-Maliki’s divisive logue aimed at deliberative social corruption, poor governance and few years ago has been a major suc- policies made the rebirth of Al-Qaeda reconciliation at all levels. Stabili- lax supervision were key problems. dangerous and powerful religious extremist protesters have repeatedly ig- cess. But this is no time for compla- almost inevitable, especially after zation efforts are the primary re- One audit in 2005 put stolen funds nored the government and courts warnings and have vowed to confront the cency, even with the resounding he quelled peaceful protests by ex- sponsibility of the Iraqi government, at $8.8 billion, just two years after state’s powers and writ. Last day at least 8,000 police personnel and other military victories that have de- cessive force that left hundreds dead which has abundant resources and the US invasion of Iraq. Corruption stroyed most of Daesh’s fighting and wounded in several Iraqi towns. knowhow. Iraq is endowed with great was also found in subsequent recov- paramilitary forces started crackdown against the approximately 3,000 pro- force and retaken most of the terri- Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi was a minor natural resources — oil, water and ery programs. There were many testers. Police forced used water cannons, canisters of tear gas and slings. tories it once held. First, let us make figure in Al-Qaeda’s rebirth, but he fertile land — that are unparalleled other shortcomings that rendered sure its remnants are dealt with de- decided in 2010 to found a more in the region. It is also blessed with some programs ineffective, especial- Several were killed and more than 200 people sustained injuries, based on cisively. According to various re- lethal organization, Daesh. What we a highly educated population and ly in addressing the needs of fragile reports. Social and electronic media was completely downed. Besides all ports, it still has a sizable presence have learned from that experience skilled labor. It can manage sizable communities and immunizing them it, the government machinery has failed to disperse the protesters. Reli- in several localities, including Raw- is that winning the peace is just as development projects on its own. against radicalization and recruit- ah. While destroying its remnants, important as winning the war. The But to achieve speedy results and ment by terrorist groups. gious extremists and militants from banned terrorist organizations stormed it is equally important to stabilize Iraqi government has a long way to ensure transparent, fair and balanced As we celebrate military victories the home of federal law minister Zahid Hamid in Sialkot district and an- areas liberated from its grip. There go to win the hearts and minds of outcomes, Iraq needs help from the against Daesh and prepare for stabi- other lawmaker, Mian Javid Latif from the ruling Muslim League Nawaz should be no repeat of past mistakes, the communities just liberated from international community. Iraq’s lization programs, we should reflect when Al-Qaeda was defeated and its Daesh’s poisonous clutches. The Ira- friends and partners have expressed on previous successes and failures, party was attacked by religious goons in Sheikhupura district of Punjab. leaders killed or captured, but the qi government has a long way to go their readiness to help. Kuwait, for especially the latter, to avoid re- Iraqi government failed to capital- to win the hearts and minds of the example, plans to host a donors peating those mistakes. Reacting to the government reaction, religious extremists blocked roads communities just liberated from conference in early 2018 for the (Alarabiya) and streets in other parts of Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. The political- ize on those victories. We have been ly powerful military of Pakistan has taken direct and indirect side of the religious protesters. The country’s notorious military, dominated by reli- gious radicals openly rejected the government official and constitutional order to help the government against the protesters. Some prominent ana- lysts in Pakistan said, the script of the protest has been written by the powerful military of the country to pave way for military take-over or technocrat government. Pakistan’s former ambassador to Washington, Hussain Haqqani said, Pakistan has been caught between mosque and mil- itary. Keeping in view the pro-terror policies of Pakistan and active pres- ence of more than 50 terrorist and extremist groups and organizations in the country, there is a serious threat to Pakistan’s nuclear weapons. The already unsafe nuclear weapons of the country can be fallen to terrorist and extremist’s hands. The first and last target would be Afghanistan and India. So, the United States and NATO member countries under the um- brella of United Nations must take control over Pakistan’s nuclear weap- ons to secure humanity in the country’s west and east. Pakistan’s federal interior minister Ahsan Iqbal, said the extremist protesters are very much trained and dangerous people, having strong presence in every corner of the country and even in the government and military institutions. That’s why; there is a serious need to secure nuclear weapons of the country. Otherwise, millions of millions human beings in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India have been standing on the bridge of life and death. Subscription Rates Note: The following rates will apply from January 01, 2017. Mine Fee Categories Afghanistan Times Annual Afg: 5400 at your door step Mine For fast delivery service Six Months Afg: 2700 Afghanistan Times seeks the names, addresses of your International Organization $240 per year organizations and the number of copies you want. TUESDAY . NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES I nstability in Sudan the Middle president East is not accuses US the Kurds' of seeking tosplit fault lations by force, and crush rebellions provoked by these assimilationist By Bayar Mustafa policies. The situation in Iran was country move to heated conflict. In this fairly similar under the Shah, who The major crises destabilising the By Kerem Alkin equation, Energy and Natural Re- Middle East today have been ongo- rejected Kurdish demands for cul- tural and national rights. The ad- sources Minister Berat Albayrak's ing for over 100 years. Some of the step to find and extract gas resourc- major factors that have caused and vent of the Islamic Republic did not into 5 es in the Black Sea, the Marmara have fed them include: the drawing herald any change in the status of Kurdish citizens in Iran and, in fact, Sea, our Mediterranean coast and of the Sykes-Picot borders, West- the Cyprus coast means Turkey's ern interventions, Persian-Turkish- increased the pressure on them. The Kurds in Iran were deprived of po- states "playmaker" role will strengthen. Arab rivalry, Arab-Israeli conflict, If the Gulf loses the energy game, sectarianism and religious extrem- litical rights and denied participa- tion in the government; a number China and Europe will turn to the ism. The Kurds have not been party By Nick Dearden U.S. Following Trump's Saudi Ara- to any of these issues and, in fact, of Kurdish leaders have been assas- sinated. The situation in Iraq was Military Base Creation and Russian sian counterpart Vladimir Putin to bia visit, Gulf tension rapidly in- have had to pay a heavy price for Arms Supplies discuss defense and economic coop- creased, starting with the Qatar problems they did not create. Yet worse. After the Arab government Sudanese President Omar Bashir has in Baghdad, under the British man- Commenting on his visit to Russia, eration between the two countries. Last week, going back to the latest blockade, Trump's latest Pacific some analysts and observers have given an exclusive interview to Sput- the Sudanese leader stated that he On the Situation in the Darfur Re- developments in Saudi Arabia and communications and ongoing de- claimed recently that the Kurdish date, ignored its 1924 promise to nik, speaking on the possible mili- the League of Nations to respect had "discussed" the establishment of gion Omar Bashir has also com- the rising tension in the Arab Pen- bates in internal U.S. politics; in- desire for statehood is a major de- tary cooperation with Russia, as well a military base on the Red Sea coast mented on the situation in the re- insula, we explained in detail that terestingly, despite Trump's "tax stabilising factor in the Middle East. the administrative and cultural rights as on the situation in the country's reform" move and the Federal Re- of Kurds in the country, consecu- with Russian President Vladimir Pu- bellious Sudanese region of Darfur, one of the dynamics behind the Such claims willfully ignore realities hotspot, the Darfur region. He has tin and Defense Minister Sergei saying that it has stabilized, with political-military tension of the serve's (Fed) determination to con- on the ground and decades of histo- tive governments waged war in Kur- also accused the US government of Shoigu. Commenting on defense co- militants laying down arms within duct monetary policy, does not cre- distan. This escalated to Saddam last couple of months for the Saudi ry. The Kurdish independence "devastating" the Arab world. "We operation with Russia, Omar Bashir the framework of a state program. Arabia-Qatar-Iran triangle where ate the expected effect on the euro- movement The Kurds are among the Hussein's use of chemical weapons have information that the US aspi- said Sudan was interested in purchas- "We are able to say now that peace dollar exchange rate. To the con- in the 1980s and ethnic cleansing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) first peoples in the Middle East who ration is to split Sudan into five ing Russia's Su-30 and Su-35 fighter in Darfur has been reached. There is and especially Abu Dhabi Emir trary, experts from international sought a nation-state of their own. operations in Kurdish cities and countries, if we do not find protec- jets as well as S-300 air defense sys- no uprising in Darfur. We are carry- finance institutions foresee higher villages.The Kurds in Syria were in played a vital role, was the Belt and The Kurdish national idea found ex- tion," Sudanese President Omar tems, adding that the African coun- ing out a massive campaign on ex- Road project led by China. The Belt than $1.20 for euro-dollar parity. pression on the ground as early as no better situation, as the Damascus Bashir told Sputnik, adding that try "does not have any intentions propriating the weapons in the re- Due to the internal and external governments adopted openly racist and Road project, in addition to July 1880, when Sheikh Ubeydullah Sudan faces "major pressure and con- to wage aggression abroad, we want gion, and the first stage has been creating a goods and services corri- uncertainties caused by Trump, the united Kurdish tribes into a confed- policies towards them. Matters spiracy from the United States." to protect our country." According very successful as the militants laid belief that the Eurozone led by Ger- reached their worst during the 1960s dor between Asia and the Middle eration and announced an uprising Washington has "devastated the Arab to the president, Sudan still uses old down their weapons voluntarily," East & Africa, also means an alter- many is trustworthier and that it's in the Kurdish territories of the when thousands of Kurds were world," Bashir pointed out, citing air defense systems manufactured in Bashir said. The president added that a "reliable port" shines out. ING stripped of their Syrian citizenship, native source to meet the energy Qajar Empire. He sought Western the situation in Afghanistan, Iraq, the Soviet Union, adding that the the region was secure now, and "the needs of Pacific countries China, Bank economist James Smith is one recognition of a Kurdistan nation. as part of a plan to divide and Ara- Syria, and Yemen as examples. Dur- country was also interested in the return of many displaced people of the people expecting euro-dol- bise the Kurdish regions and create Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan via In his October 5, 1880 letter to a ing this week's meeting with Rus- acquisition of missile boats and mine proves that." The conflict in Dar- the sea corridor. The aforemen- lar parity to rise to $1.30. Smith US missionary, he wrote: "the Kur- an "Arab belt" by settling Arab clans sian President Vladimir Putin, Bashir sweepers. "We want to develop our fur began in the 1980s and escalated said if tax reform passes in Con- into Kurdish cities and villages. For tioned countries' daily oil import dish nation, consisting of more than stated that his country needed pro- military cooperation from attaches dramatically in 2003 when rebel reach 12 million barrels, and oil gress, then markets will relax, indi- 500,000 families, is a people apart. decades, these four countries coor- tection from "US aggression," em- to advisers. We have a program for groups launched a campaign to top- cating that Europe's growth narra- dinated action on the Kurdish issue, coming from the sea corridor and Their religion is different (to that phasizing that the Sudanese presi- full armed forces' upgrade… All our ple the Arab government. In 2007, from the Persian Gulf alone meet tive is going well. He pointed out of others), and their laws and cus- working together against any na- dent said the secession of South equipment is Russian, therefore, we the UN Security Council and the that they could see that the bull tional demands or advances made 10.4 million barrel of this demand. toms are distinct." This rebellion Sudan was related to US policies. need advisers in this area," the African Union sent a joint peace- In this case, the transformation of market still continues despite some failed and Sheikh Ubeydullah was by their Kurdish populations. The South Sudan gained its independence Sudanese leader explained. The in- keeping mission to the region, ex- political uncertainty and that there policies of ignoring the Kurds, de- military and political tension in- exiled to the Hejaz, where he died in from the Republic of Sudan in 2011 terview comes few days after Omar tending the mission's mandate to volving Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Ku- is no sign it is going bad, and he is 1883. But the Kurdish national idea nying their rights and altering their after 98.8 percent of voters sup- Bashir arrived in Russia for the first June 2018 but cutting personnel. optimistic for markets for the next demographics have resulted in the wait, the UAE, Bahrain and Iran lived on. The Ottoman Empire col- ported the move at a referendum. time ever in order to meet his Rus- (Spuntak) into hot conflict not only points year. Smith, who mentioned that lapsed at the end of World War I, as general economic and cultural back- the growth path of developing na- wardness of their cities and villages. to a disaster for the region's stabil- did the model of the multiracial, ity, but also means that Pacific coun- tions, such as Turkey, are also go- multireligious Eastern state. Britain, The Kurds of Iraq seized the first ing well, foresees the euro will opportunity they got for self-rule tries will experience a lack of ener- France and Russia proceeded to di- gy supply. At exactly this point, if strengthen against the dollar and a vide the region and push on it the after decades of war and genocide, good future for 2018 in the global and, in May 1992, they had the first we consider that U.S. shale gas- idea of nation-states, drawing arbi- based immense energy resources are view. He indicated that they were trary borders under the Sykes-Picot free elections in their history and in ready for export, it has started to expecting the European Central Agreement of 1916. The idea of a the history of the Iraqi Republic. build eight new liquid natural gas Bank (ECB) to start normalization Kurdish nation-state was also on the This resulted in the creation of an plant in various parts of the U.S. of the monetary policy on top of table, and was mentioned in the Trea- elected government and a parlia- and exported its first LNG (to Po- the Fed and explained that we ty of Sevres of 1920 between the ment. In spite of the difficulties of land) in the first week of the Qatar should not be surprised if the euro- Western powers and the Ottoman the early years, both friends and crisis, we could provide some clues dollar exchange rate rises to $1.25- Empire. As the British were impos- foes of the Kurds have to admit that to the energy aspect of Gulf ten- 1.30 in 2018. At this point, the ing their colonial control over Me- with more autonomy from the sion. In addition, Russian Gazprom presidents of the ECB, Bank of En- sopotamia, Kurdish leader Sheikh Baghdad government, Iraqi Kurdis- and Qatar continue negotiations to gland (BoE), the Fed and Bank of Mahmud Barzanji led a series of re- tan moved quickly towards embrac- buy an LPG plant in Greece. We Japan (BoJ) indicate that uncertain- bellions and formed a Kurdish king- ing civic values, achieving econom- should highlight that it would be ty in monetary policies should be ic prosperity and safeguarding rights very logical for Israel to transport kept at a minimum for global mark- dom in 1922. By 1924, the British ers to healthily run. The four pres- had destroyed this state, despite ini- for minorities and women. Further- By Josh Rogin its natural gas to Europe via Tur- more, the Kurdistan Regional Gov- key. Let's note the opportunity for idents that came together in Frank- tially agreeing to it. The 1923 Trea- furt for an organization of CNBC, ty of Lausanne, which presented the ernment (KRG) succeeded in gain- 16 billion cubic meters of natural ing recognition from Turkey and After playing into Russia’s hands on gas that will reach Greece, Arme- and, especially ECB's President final settlement of World War I, Mario Draghi, discussed the neces- effectively ended any plans for a establishing a partnership with An- Syria, the Trump administration nia, and Italy through Turkey start- kara. This was the first step in solv- now risks repeating the error in ing from Azerbaijan. President Er- sity of guiding investors with ver- Kurdish state in northern Kurdistan. bal direction. Fed President Janet Regional and international factors ing one of the longest-lasting con- Ukraine, where diplomatic discus- dogan's multi-aspect visits to Rus- flicts in the Middle East, and could sions over a Russian initiative are sia-Kuwait-Qatar and his call for Yellen defended the necessity of and a myriad of issues related to the verbal guidance and said the state- Kurdish movement meant that the serve as a model for solving similar heating up. Moscow’s plan is to le- union and togetherness to Gulf crises in the region. Within two de- gitimize its invasion and control counties aside, we see who loses and ment: "All guidance should be ac- Kurds failed to achieve their "na- cording to conditions and related tional project", in spite of being the cades of gaining autonomy, Iraqi over parts of two eastern provinces who gains if the region's countries Kurdistan became a bastion of sta- by drawing President Trump into kneel to the forced tension and to the economic outlook." fourth-largest population in the (Truthout) Middle East after the Arabs, Turks bility in Iraq and the region, weath- another bad deal. Vladi-mir Putin’s and Persians. As a result, the Kurds ering well the internal Iraqi insur- pattern is familiar. He uses his mili- found themselves under the control gency caused by the 2003 US inva- tary to escalate fighting on the of governments which embraced the sion and the turmoil after the Arab ground and then approaches the exclusionary ideas of citizenship and Spring. When the Islamic State of West with a proposal sold as de-es- nation-building. The Kurds tried to Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) attacked calation. Appealing to European and Will t ech n ology secure the bare minimum of cultural Iraq and threatened both Baghdad U.S. desires for peace without West- and national rights in their "new" and Erbil, the Kurds seized the op- ern intervention, the Russian presi- countries, in an effort to preserve portunity to show off to the world dent puts forward an alleged com- get r id of their national identity. But that the success of the Kurdish experi- promise. But in the details, Putin’s proved almost impossible. Turkey's ment. The stability and internal proposals are really designed to di- response to the Kurdish demands strength of Iraqi Kurdistan allowed vide his adversaries and cement his came in the constitution of 1924, it to successfully defend itself against gains. Such was the case in Septem- t each er s? which denied the existence of all ISIL and eventually push back and ber, when Putin introduced a pro- reclaim territories ISIL had occu- non-Turkish peoples in Turkey. The posal for “peacekeepers” inside east- But as Ukraine’s foreign minister, that both Ukraine and Russia pledged By Nidhal Guessoum will have no books and no teach- newly established nation-state issued pied. Kurdistan became a safe ha- ern Ukraine, where Russia contin- Pavlo Klimkin, told me at the re- to follow. That process is stalled pri- ven for all the non-Muslim minori- ers?” Seventy percent answered yes. a long list of laws and decrees aimed ues to fuel a violent separatist up- cent Halifax International Security marily because Russia won’t honor A few months ago, a group of grad- Many people do not seem to realize to Turkify the Kurds and absorb, ties that the Iraqi government had rising that has resulted in more than Forum, Putin’s plan really isn’t for provisions mandating a cease-fire, uate students at the Georgia Insti- failed to protect, as well as the Sun- that replacing print books with e- deny and efface their cultural and 10,000?deaths and displaced more “peacekeepers” at all. He is propos- the removal of its heavy weapons tute of Technology designed a “vir- books is not the same as getting rid national identity. At the same time, ni Arabs who were fleeing Shia re- than 1.5 million people since 2014. ing that international troops deploy from eastern Ukraine and access to tual TA” (teaching assistant), an gions and Shia Arabs fleeing Sunni of books. Some people believe that the government sent the military Ukraine, European powers and the only to protect the Organization for the border. Russia still won’t even “intelligent” computer program that in the future we will not be using to Kurdistan to enforce these regu- regions. United States all decided to engage Security and Cooperation in Eu- acknowledge that it has forces on could help students by telling them (Aljazeera) books at all, only watching videos or Moscow on the idea. rope’s special monitoring mission the ground in eastern Ukraine, much where to find specific information 3-D virtual-reality programs, or members in eastern Ukraine. “The less remove them. But the U.S. strat- about a given course, or even re- learning by just playing electronic idea of a peacekeeping mission is a egy is based on the assumption that explain a concept to them. This was games. It is said that Thomas Edison serious one,” Klimkin said. “But the Putin is looking for — or at least seen as a precursor to artificial in- predicted a century ago that “mo- LETTER TO THE EDITOR Russian proposal of a protection considering — a way out of his fi- telligence (AI) robots gradually re- tion pictures” would end up replac- mission doesn’t make any sense at nancial and military commitments placing teachers. ing books. Clearly, the idea of com- all.” For one thing, the original Rus- in eastern Ukraine. If Putin’s long- More perplexing is the university puters and robots replacing teachers sian proposal was to deploy these term goal is to create a pro-Mos- that opened in California one year and books is part of today’s anxiety forces along the line of contact be- cow Ukraine, his continued inter- ago with no professors at all. The regarding “intelligent” machines tween the Ukraine military and sep- ference is having the opposite ef- college was named 42, after the fa- taking away our jobs and replacing aratist forces. As the Ukrainian gov- fect, Volker said.“What we are try- mously strange reply by the Deep us in many areas of life and work. Prefer National Consensus ernment sees it, that is simply Pu- ing to do is clarify the options,” Thought computer in the sci-fi clas- People see online courses as not just tin’s way of fortifying the reality Volker said. “If they want to dig in, sic “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the additions to normal schools, train- A humble request to the all former and current politicians and influential figures to adopt and exercise policy that Russia created on the ground. they can, but it’s going to cost a lot. Galaxy” to “the great question of ing modules that we can take from Nevertheless, Ukraine’s interna- If they want to move on, it can be life, the universe, and everything”: far away or to update our knowledge of national consensus and reconciliation as currently Afghanistan needs more unity and strong government “The answer… is… 42!” In this “col- rather than any time before. There is no doubt that we, the Afghan masses from ordinary to high-ranking tional supporters are taking the pro- something we all agree on and we after we have graduated, but rather posal seriously. German Chancellor can find a way to make that work lege,” students come to class but find as a full substitute to the school sys- government official, are working hard to overcome the heart-wrenching problems that we are suffering at the Angela Merkel called Putin in Sep- out.” Ukraine has responsibilities no professor; they are given projects moment. The government leadership and the opposition parties should hold discussions again and again to tem itself. But educators insist that tember and persuaded him to yield under Minsk as well, including hold- to work on freely and collaborative- the role of all institutions of learn- reach a common decision on the issue. Our beloved but war-hit country has been passing through a critical on one point; Putin agreed the in- ing local elections in eastern ly, and they are graded by fellow stu- ing, from primary school to univer- stage of her history. At the moment, we need unity in diversity and a united front should be launched to ternational force could be deployed Ukraine, giving the region special dents, picked randomly. sity, is much more than just impart- confront all the internal and external problems with unison. Those who stuck to individual interests, status- not just along the contact line. That status and granting amnesty for the What crazy kind of college is this, ing knowledge; it is to guide students’ quo and foreign agenda would be written with black words in the country’s history. National unity and gave Western governments confi- separatists. That can happen only you ask? It is the American version cognitive, psychological and social solidarity is the order of the day. So, be cooperative, consultative, accommodative and vigilant to foil all dence a genuine negotiation with if Putin holds up his end. But if Pu- of a 42 college that was created in development, to show them how to foreign conspiracies and pull out the country out of war and bloodshed. Moscow was possible. Secretary of tin’s goal is to stay in Ukraine and France three years before by a tech- learn and how to check one’s ideas, Sadiq Ahmad, Kabul, Afghanistan State Rex Tillerson spoke about the keep the country destabilized, pre- nology billionaire who donated the and most importantly to develop a idea with Ukraine President Petro vent it from joining European in- money, making enrolment there joy of learning that they will carry Poroshenko on Nov. 4. Kurt Volk- stitutions and maintain control over totally free. Most importantly, the like a burning desire for the rest of er, the Trump administration’s part- a buffer zone, he will never agree to college specializes in computer pro- their lives. “Intelligent” machines or time special envoy for Ukraine, met a peacekeeping mission that meets gramming only, and delivers “cer- robots have not come even close to with his Russian counterpart Ukraine or Western conditions. tificates” instead of diplomas, which this capability, and they are not ex- Vladislav Surkov on Nov. 13 and Most likely Putin is repeating his would not have been recognized. pected to, at least for the foresee- Letter to editor will be edited for policy, content and clarity. All letters must proposed a counterplan.The U.S. strategy in Syria, which was to en- The creators of this new style of able future. Computers and the In- have the writer’s name and address. You may send your letters to: idea, Volker told me, is to create a gage in Kabuki diplomacy with the learning insist that it produces grad- ternet have undoubtedly had a pro- [email protected] true U.N. peacekeeping force that United States to buy time to con- uates who are not only technically found impact on education. We edu- would have not only free rein but solidate battlefield gains he has no first-rate, but also possess excellent cators (and society as a whole) must also security authority throughout intention of giving up. Trump — collaborative and management imperatively take note and react contested areas. The force must and before him, President Barack skills, being highly independent and positively to the place that electronic have access to the Ukraine-Russia Obama — went along with it, ensur- creative. devices play in kids’ lives today, in- Disclaimer: border and not have any Russian ing that the next phase of the con- If 70 percent of people believe that cluding in their learning tendencies. personnel in it, he said.Moscow re- flict plays out on Russia’s terms. in the future books and teachers will To begin with, the amount of infor- The views and opinions expressed in the articles are jected 26 out of 29 of the para- Trump and Putin spoke Nov. 21 and not exist, it means a large majority mation that is available online (some- graphs in Volker’s proposal. But “discussed how to implement a last- of people do not perceive the im- times illegally, such as textbooks) is those of the author(s) and do not reflect the views or Volker said he intends to keep ne- ing peace in Ukraine,” according to portance of teachers. In parallel to staggering. Students know that if the gotiating. He said the peacekeeping the White House. Trump should all this, in a recent survey test or assignment that you give opinions of the Afghanistan Times. plan represents the best hope to re- pursue that peace, but not on Pu- Debate.org asked people: “Do you amounts to just reciting or repro- turn to Minsk II, a peace agreement tin’s terms. (WP) believe that in the future, schools ducing information. TUESDAY . NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

Russia's deputy foreign minister conduct drills with South Korea's said North Korea's current pause air force in early December. North in provocations - the longest since Korea's last provocation was on last winter - indicates a step to- Sept 15, when it fired its second ward denuclearisation of the Ko- missile over Japan in as many rean peninsula. "I think North Ko- months. The 73-day pause is the rea's restraint for the past two longest since a 116-day break be- months is within the simultaneous tween October 2016 and Febru- freeze road map" suggested by ary. Mr Morgulov, Russia's depu- China and Russia, Mr Igor Morgu- ty minister responsible for rela- lov told reporters in Seoul on tions with East and South Asia, Monday (Nov 27). Russian and said that following a "freeze for Chinese foreign ministers pro- freeze", the next step would be to posed in July a "double freezing" hold exchanges with Pyongyang. initiative, under which North Ko- Once North Korea agrees to a mor- While U.S. President Donald based, or soon will be. Camp troops would stream from Hum- rea refrains from missile and nu- atorium on testing and talks are Trump and North Korean leader Humphreys, 50 miles south of phreys to the front line. Mean- clear tests, and the US and South taking place, the process can move Kim Jong Un wage an escalating Seoul, is an American fortress on while, potentially hundreds of Korea halt large-scale military ex- to discussion of denuclearisation, war of words over Pyongyang’s the Korean Peninsula—and the key thousands of American and allied ercises. The US has rejected this he said. "We will have to see a cer- nuclear-weapons program, the U.S. to U.S. war plans. In the case of reinforcements would flow to the proposal, arguing that its drills are tain change of attitude of the US, military is quietly transforming its open conflict with the North, base before departing for the front. defensive in nature. Earlier this especially on freezing or reducing" forces on the Korean Peninsula, Camp Humphreys “would enable Gathering senior leaders at Hum- month, it carried out its first exer- its military drills, Mr Morgulov boosting their ability to defend the rapid deployment of augment- phreys should help to streamline cise in a decade using three aircraft said. against an attack from the North. ing U.S. forces to the [Korean mil- wartime planning, Dr. Bruce Ben- The centerpiece of the transforma- itary] and their expeditious pro- nett, an analyst with the RAND carriers in the region, and plans to (BBC) tion is a sprawling new installa- jection to the forward area,” wrote Corporation, told The Daily Beast. tion south of Seoul, where the Won Gon Park, an analyst for the “If you’re strewn out all over the majority of the roughly 30,000 Korea Institute for Defense Anal- peninsula, it’s hard to have a clas- U.S. troops in South Korea are yses (PDF). By air and road, U.S. sified conversation.” (CNN) UNICEF: First clash between Mnangagwa Over 11 Million and opposition as army and EUsays negotiations with Children police conduct joint patrols HARARE – In a development not Vulnerable likely to go down well with the Azerbaijan are advancing opposition, the Zimbabwe De- fence Forces and the Zimbabwe well so far inYemen Republic Police have issued a joint The negotiations between Azer- toral cooperation chapter and we press statement, urging the nation baijan and the European Union are have economic and trading provi- Millions of children are in desper- to remain united and to respect the advancing well so far, Director for sions,” he said. Devigne noted that ate need of humanitarian assistance laws of the country. In a statement Russia, Eastern Partnership, Cen- there are a number of difficulties in Yemen, UNICEF’s Regional issued at the Police General Head- tral Asia and OSCE at the Europe- because Azerbaijan government is Director for the Middle East and quarters this morning, the two se- an External Action Service (EEAS) not member of WTO. North Africa said in a press con- curity services said normalcy had Luc Devigne told APA. “We have a number of difficulties ference in Jordan’s capital Amman. returned to the country following “Obviously we still have lot to do. because Azerbaijan government is “More than 11 million Yemeni chil- the inauguration of His Excellency What is important is that and it is not member of WTO. That is one dren are today in acute need of the President of the Republic of a goal of Azerbaijani government of the challenges. But will get in humanitarian assistance. This Zimbabwe, Emmerson Dambudzo to diversify economy that we have due time. We remain committed to number makes the 40 percent of Mnangagwa, on the 24th of No- meaningful economical provisions. these negotiations,” he added. vember 2017. The Movement for We discuss political chapter, sec- (Trend) the population,” said Geert Cap- pelaere, the regional director, the Democratic Change while welcom- Middle East Monitor reported on ing the change of tone in President Monday. He added that Yemen is Emmerson Mnangagwa’s language MPtalks introduction of one of the countries that faces the has called for a firm and unequivo- highest level of malnutrition in the cal assurance that the security ser- vices should be confined to their tion Zimbabwe police officers have be joint patrols by the army and vices, particularly the Zimbabwe duties as provided for in Section welcomed the troops presents in the police, especially in the Harare mandatory health insurance world. Nearly 5,000 children have National Army, “shall promptly 212 of the Constitution of Zimba- the streets. Colonel Everson Mug- central business district, adding been killed or seriously injured in be returning to their barracks and bwe. Put bluntly, the security ser- wisi represented the ZDF while that the ZRP had resumed its nor- throughout Azerbaijan the last two and a half years, Cap- that never again will they play an vices should never, ever be active Senior Assistant Commissioner mal duties following the inaugura- Introduction of mandatory health project will expand.” “It is planned pelaere said. “Thousands of active role in determining who rules political players going forward.” Charity Charamba represented the tion of a new government and the insurance throughout Azerbaijan to make additions and changes to schools and health facilities have the country”. In a statement issued In spite of the opposition’s posi- ZRP at the press briefing. Accord- return to normalcy following the may start in 2019, MP Musa the Law on Mandatory Health In- been completely destroyed. Two to The Zimbabwe Mail on Satur- tion; some members of the public ing to the State media on Monday, ZDF’s Operation Restore Legacy. Guliyev told reporters in Baku surance,” he added. “They will al- million children today in Yemen day, MDC spokesman Obert Gutu who have had difficult cat and Senior Assistant Commissioner “We wish, therefore, to advise the Nov. 27. Experience of foreign low introducing mandatory health suffer acute malnutrition.” said: “Henceforth, the security ser- mouse relations with the corrup- Charamba revealed that they shall nation. (AFP) countries shows that it usually insurance throughout Azerbaijan. takes several years to fully intro- In addition, there are a number of duce mandatory health insurance, issues that depend on the manda- said Guliyev. “I believe the first tory health insurance, for example, year of introduction of mandatory the creation of legislative basis for Russian army to test modern Electromagnetic health insurance in Azerbaijan was protecting patient rights.” A pilot successful,” Guliyev said. “The project for introduction of manda- results of the pilot project in the tory health insurance started in weapon in war on terrorists in Syria city of Mingachevir and Yevlakh Azerbaijan's city of Mingachevir district of Azerbaijan satisfy us. and Yevlakh district in late 2016. The Russian Army is about to test advanced weapon has not previ- used the AGS-17 Plamya, a Sovi- Next year, the scope of the pilot (Akpress) a modern anti-drone electromag- ously been utilized in real war sit- et-designed automatic grenade netic weapon for the first time in uation. Arabic Sputnik quoted the launcher, in the battlefields across real combat situation in Syria, a manager as saying that the terror- the country. It further said that the Russian media outlet reported on ist groups' drones may inflict ma- AGS-17 is capable of destroying Turkmenistan ratifies Sunday. The Arabic-language web- jor losses on the Syrian Army po- enemy targets from 1,700 meters site of Russia's state news agency, sitions as they did in an attack on in distance, adding that the grenade Sputnik, quoted manager of a the army's ammunition depot in launcher has recently been mount- strategic partnership drone- manufacturing company as Deir Ezzur, but, after equipping ed on armored and normal vehicles saying that testing the modern elec- the army's important sites with the of the Syrian army. Sputnik went agreement with Russia tromagnetic weapon started a modern anti-drone weapon, the on to say that the AGS-17 was A resolution was adopted on rati- ing work in the Turkmen section month ago, adding that the weap- terrorists' flying objects will not previously used by the army's elite fication of the Strategic Partner- of the Caspian Sea since 2009. on has been designed to counter be able to approach the sites. forces, but now, even the ordinary ship Agreement between Turk- Meanwhile, Russia’s Gazprom enemy drones. Arabic Sputnik reported earlier infantries are also equipped with menistan and Russia during the PJSC, a traditional trade partner, The manager further said that the this month that the Damascus army the weapon. (FNA) next meeting of Turkmenistan’s completely stopped the purchase parliament, the Turkmen govern- of Turkmen gas in 2016. The agree- ment said in a message Nov. 27. ment on strategic partnership be- About 190 companies with Rus- tween Turkmenistan and Russia sian capital operate in Turkmeni- was signed following the official Israel,Trumpadministration‘workingfeverishly’ stan. Under a production sharing visit of Russian President Vladimir agreement (PSA), the Areti Inter- Putin to Ashgabat in early Octo- national Group has been conduct- ber. (BBC) toblock UNsettlementsdatabase The Israeli and US governments are “working feverishly” to block the publication of a United Nations database of companies complicit in West Bank settlements, according to The Associated Press (AP). The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)-mandated list of companies was due to be published in December, but will Uzbekistan to supply reportedly now occur “early next year”, the latest such postponement. “We will do everything we can to ensure that this list does not see the light of day”, Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, told AP, adding that textilestoKorea its publication would turn the UNHRC into “the world’s biggest promoter of BDS”, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign. According to AP, “[Israeli] officials say they are taking the so-called ‘blacklist’ World's fifth-largest cotton pro- “Korean businessmen especially seriously, fearing its publication could have devastating consequences by driving companies away, deterring ducer Uzbekistan’s state-run liked the dyed and melange yarn, others from coming and prompting investors to dump shares of Israeli firms”. In remarks made to AP, Eugene company Uzbekengilsanoat re- terry and hosiery of the group of Kontorovich, a pro-Israel academic and supporter of the West Bank settlements, said the database would cently signed agreements with companies Uztex, Osborne Tex- cause “reputational harm” to companies and put “a cloud over business in Israel”, even potentially being used major South Korean trading com- tile, as well as knitted and denim as a basis for future legal action. The UNHRC passed a resolution mandating the establishment of such a panies Posco Daewoo, Color Par- products of Uzbek brands Bofan- database in March 2016. Various reports suggest that dozens of Israeli and international companies will be adise, Solsang International Corp, da and Bonito,” Uzbek media re- included in the final list, on account of their involvement in various aspects of the settlement enterprise. Ratel E & T Co. Ltd., Korea Fac- ported quoting the press centre According to AP, since “the original resolution calling for the list stipulates only that the council’s high tory and the Lotte Mart retail which covered the recent visit of commissioner is requested ‘to transmit the data therein in the form of a report’ to the council”, Israel is urging network to supply textile prod- Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziy- the council “to leave the list out and submit only a basic, broad-strokes report that doesn’t name names”, citing ucts worth $70 million to them oyev to South Korea. UN diplomats familiar with the discussions. (Reuters) by the end of 2018. During the Uzbekistan is likely to achieve full meeting with representatives from processing of cotton fibre in 2021. the Korean International Trade The country, which annually All leaders of the EU 27 are in agreement that Brexit talks will not proceed to phase Association (KITA) and the na- grows about 3.5 million tons of two unless the UK offers further assurances on the Irish border, Ireland's foreign tional electronic trading platform raw cotton and produces 1.1 mil- minister has said. Simon Coveney said Ireland will not need to use its veto to (KTNET), agreements were lion tons of cotton fibre, has a tar- EU leaders united over prevent negotiations moving to the issue of future trading relations because EU signed on joint activities to pro- get to bring internal processing of negotiators will themselves block the move if the UK does not offer up a workable mote Uzbek textile products in cotton fibre to 70 per cent by the solution ahead of December's crunch summit in Brussels. Ireland's Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney dismissed a claim from Ukip that Ireland was threatening Korea in 2017-2018 through the end of this year. The country plans the UK but insisted that his country must be protected in the Brexit process electronic trading platform KO- to create 112 high-tech industrial demands for I rish Ireland's Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney dismissed a claim from Ukip that REA Trade and on providing ser- factories, and expand, modernize Ireland was threatening the UK but insisted that his country must be protected in vices through representations of and upgrade 20 operating ones. All the Brexit process Mr Coveney said he received personal assurances from senior Uzbek companies in Korea for this will increase the export po- EU figures Michel Barnier, Donald Tusk and Jean Claude Juncker on Friday that electronic customs clearance. tential. (ANA) border assurances the EU would hold firm on this demand. (AFP) TUESDAY . NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

New world capitalism: Outer space treaty, now 50, needs a rethink says business

As more private enterprises turns their gaze toward outer space, there are certain international limitations that leave many questions unan- swered so that private entrepre- neurship is is effectively para- lyzed. When the US and the USSR engaged in a nuclear weapons race, there was a real possibility that doomsday weapons would go to outer space and, eventually, to the moon. In order to prevent the Cold War from turning into Star Wars madness, several international trea- ties were signed, whose regulations remain in effect to this day. But these treaties, which discussed the- oretical possibilities, are faced with pretty practical — albeit peaceful — incentives. More companies are interested in doing business be- yond the low orbit around Earth, and legislative basis for such ac- tivity is uncertain, leading to ques- tions raised by governments and tech giants alike. According to a Two UN independent human “However, this cannot happen the consequences of sanctions and experts said, adding that some busi- report by New York Times, a com- rights experts* have welcomed the under the shadow of economic co- we urge the international commu- nesses were currently “over-com- pany named Moon Express now avoidance of bloodshed during the ercion. Sanctions have been in place nity to lift them.” The experts said plying” with the sanctions because plans to perform mining opera- change of power from Zimbabwe- since the early part of this centu- the sanctions could not be said to of confusion over their scope. tions on the Earth's only natural International Monetary Fund the impact of the base year after an President Robert Mugabe, call- ry, and have led only to the suffer- be “limited” or “targeted”, as the “We urge the international commu- satellite. Currently, the company's (IMF) mission chief for Egypt the floating of the pound, pointing ing on the international communi- ing of ordinary people rather than people and companies affected nity to work with Zimbabwe to re- plans are humble: they want to Subir Lall said on Sunday that out that he expects inflation to ty to respond by lifting sanctions. bringing about political change. represented the vast majority of store the economy and the financial deliver the first batch of lunar rocks Egyptians will start feeling the ef- decline further in 2018. He went “The resignation of Mr. Mugabe Now is the time for political dia- the economy. “Zimbabwe’s econ- system, and to create the conditions to Earth, since the Apollo mission fects of the country’s economic on to say that once the Executive heralds the emergence of a new era, logue, and the restoration of a func- omy is heavily concentrated in necessary for free and fair elec- in 1975. If things go well, there are reform program in 2018. “Inflation Board of the IMF approves the which must be based on democra- tioning economy. particular sectors, and sanctions on tions,” the experts stated. “We must various possibilities, which could will continue to decline, and in current review of Egypt’s imple- cy and the rule of law,” the experts “The human rights of ordinary only a few people or companies all work together for peace and pros- include mining Helium-3, the won- terms of living standards, that will mentation of the reform program, on democracy and sanctions said. Zimbabweans suffer greatly from can have a devastating impact,” the perity in Zimbabwe.” (Reuters) der fuel for future power stations. be felt much more clearly, espe- the third installment of a $12 bil- However, the Outer Space Trea- cially in 2018, […] it will be trans- lion loan package would be paid to ty, officially named the "Treaty on Principles Governing the Activi- formational in this regard,” Lall said Egypt. He noted that the date of ties of States in the Exploration in an interview with the privately- the Executive Board meeting had and Use of Outer Space, including owned CBC satellite channel. He not yet been set but is expected to Iran, the Moon and Other Celestial pointed out that finances in the be held by the end of December. Bodies" prohibits any country to government’s budget are improv- Egypt to receive next IMF loan claim any celestial body or even ing, which is functioning proper- disbursal in December – minister Turkey areas of a celestial body as their ly, thanks to the structural reforms Earlier this month, the IMF and own. "The moon and other celes- that are being implemented, say- Egyptian authorities reached a tial bodies shall be used by all states ing, “next year will be better than staff-level agreement on the sec- sign parties to the treaty exclusively for the past for the Egyptians.” “At ond review of Egypt’s economic peaceful purposes," the treaty the level of monetary policy, we reform program. When the review states. While the US Senate is all have seen inflation levels fall dur- is completed and approved the in favor of letting private compa- ing the past three months after IMF will make available a US $2 economic nies conduct peaceful business on reaching a peak last July,” Lall also billion installment, bringing total the moon, the question looms as stated. He stressed that annual in- disbursements under the program to how a firm can operate without flation will decline significantly in to about US$6 billion. MoU claiming territory for a base? And November and December due to (BBC) what, precisely, would the entity be allowed to do, or disallowed Mainland China from doing? "Before it was some- A memorandum of understanding thing really, really hypothetical," and cooperation agreement were NYT quotes Fabio Tronchetti, a signed between Iran and Turkey law professor at Harbin Institute seeks new rules to in a meeting of Joint Economic of Technology in China. "But now Commission. Iran’s Ministry of there are groups that are really se- Industry, Mines and Trade an- rious. It changes everything." nounced on Sunday that a memo- Moon Express received a privi- encourage small randum of understanding and a leged workaround for only one of cooperation agreement were signed their flights (probably because it at the end of the 26th meeting of never involved building any per- Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Com- manent structure and, therefore, investment as mission between Iranian minister claiming any part of the moon). Mohammad Shariatmadari and But that permission took a year of Turkish Minister of Economy Ni- working with the government — hat Zeybekci. The two ministers not because the government was debt mounts also inked a cooperation agreement reluctant, but rather because there Beijing has unveiled new invest- Against this backdrop, the $9-trillion asset management in- in the field of technical-engineer- was literally no mechanism to ing. They agreed to cooperate on grant the permission the company ment rules, aimed at greater open- Chinese government seeks to grad- dustry. These new rules are poised sought. According to the treaty, ness and transparency, decentrali- ually reform its economy, enforce to de-monopolize mainland Chi- transferring technical-engineering services and help their trade in this commercial companies "require au- zation and encouraging small pri- greater fiscal discipline and crack- na's private investment, which has thorization and continuing super- vate investment, in order to boost down on shadow banking, as well been dominated by large corpora- sector reach $10 billion a year. The 26th summit took place vision" of the government. How- its international competitiveness as malicious lending practices. tions and institutionalized inves- ever, despite that there are at least and increase the value of its asset Moreover, the government is pur- tors. The new rules are said to be at the Trade Promotion Organiza- three bodies that are in some way management market by 2030. Kris- suing a realignment of its econo- favoring mutual funds, which are tion of Iran in Tehran between Nov. responsible for overseeing space tian Rouz — Mainland China's my toward a growth model reliant slightly more transparent and less 26-27, 2017. Transit facilitation missions (Federal Aviation Admin- debt-to-GDP ratio has surpassed on domestic consumption rather corruption-prone. The reforms are was one of the most important is- istration, The Federal Communi- a stunning 300 percent due to the than its currently overwhelming seen as "radical," as the govern- sues discussed at the meeting. The cations Commission and the De- massive debt-driven recovery fol- exposure to international markets. ment is adamant about curbing memorandum signed between the partment of Commerce), none of lowing the global economic crisis In mid-November, Beijing released risks to its domestic investment. two sides is entitled “transporta- them have the authority to give a of 2008-2009. Provincial govern- its guidelines to prohibit financial A decentralization in its overall tion and transit facilitation.” This green light to a moon mission. ments and private enterprises have institutions — banks and other private investment is poised to agreement will pave the way for Unless the US government, with amassed significant debt, all of lenders — from guaranteeing in- make the mainland's financial mar- more economic and trade relations the support of its president, paves which is ultimately guaranteed by vestors against losses, as well as kets more open. between Iran and Turkey. the way for companies to receive the central government in Beijing. enhancing its surveillance over its (Spuntak) (MNA) licenses for space enterpris. (BBC) Uganda: Satellite broadband to unlock economic growth in rural Uganda The African Development Bank two years from 31 per cent in 2015 through both the cost and plan- projects that Uganda's GDP will to 53.9 per cent in the first quarter ning barriers to such remote areas. grow from 5.1 per cent in 2017 to of 2017, according to the Uganda Since it is not subject to the same 5.8 per cent in 2018. Among other Communications Commission. physical and infrastructure limita- Khartoum — The Council of Min- pliance with the new economic factors, the government has high- In East Africa, Uganda is second tions of cable-based systems, sat- isters, chaired by the First Vice - policies, provided that the Bank lighted the role of information only to Kenya in terms of Internet ellite broadband offers an alterna- President and National Prime of Sudan shall be the sole purchas- communications technology (ICT) penetration. While this figure is tive that is less costly to connect Minister, Lt. Gen. Bakri Hassan er of gold according to a satisfac- as a key enabler for this trend to- significant, a section of Uganda's and requiring less complicated in- Salih, has approved the new poli- tory and preferential price. ward growth. As key stakeholders population still lacks Internet ac- frastructural planning. This could cies to restore the economic bal- The new policies include the ban- in the country continue to promote cess. A critical issue is that many significantly improve connectivi- ance after the lifting of the eco- ning of importation of unnecessary the use of ICT for economic and live in rural areas that are hard-to- ty in rural areas for individuals and nomic sanctions imposed on commodities and those which are social growth, Uganda's Internet reach through traditional methods. businesses. Sudan. The report on the policies locally produced and satisfactory penetration has increased in the last Satellite broadband can break (CNN) was presented by the chairman of for meeting the local consumption. the economic development sector Meanwhile, the Council of Minis- and Minister of Environment, ter has ratified the matrix on the Mubarak Al-Fadil Al-Mahdi. In a new economic policies and gave press statement, the spokesman of directives for further determining I raq plans $2 bln bond issue, Trade the Council of Ministers, Dr. to the list of negative commodi- Omer Mohamed Salih, said that the ties, setting the measures to be new policies were aimed for in- adopted on them precisely and creasing gold reserve at the Cen- studying the impact of that on the Bank of I raq to establish Saudi branch tral Bank of Sudan, preventing the revenues of exports in foreign cur- smuggling of gold, adopting mea- rency. Iraq is planning a $2 billion sovereign bond issue in 2018, the central bank governor said on Sunday, after the sures for stabilizing the exchange The Council of Minister has as- country successfully returned to the international debt market by selling a $1 billion bond in August “The rate, determining means of pay- sured existence of laws that are economy is seeing a recovery with the increase in oil prices and measures of the government on financial ment which include enhancing the preventing foreigners from prac- consolidation,” Ali Ismail al-Alak told Reuters after the opening of Trade Bank of Iraq’s representative office export revenues via the Bank of ticing internal and foreign exchange in Abu Dhabi. On the sovereign bond, he said: “It is in process, awaiting parliament approval. It is to cover the Sudan, creating channels for trans- trade through unlawful means as budget deficit.” Iraq’s budget deficit, according to a draft budget, is running at around 18 trillion to 19 trillion fer of the expatriates' savings, ab- well as the issuing credit docu- Iraqi dinars ($15.4 billion to 16.3 billion), he added. The country’s $1 billion bond sale in August was its first sorbing the surplus finance, direct- ments, calling for the reactivation international debt issuance as a stand-alone credit since 2006, and an attempt to put decades of turmoil behind ing the commercial banks to give of these laws and referring the vio- it. Alak said Iraq’s foreign currency reserves had risen to $49 billion currently from $46.5 billion at the end of priority for the funding of produc- lating persons to justice. 2016, helped by the recent increase in oil prices. On the Iraqi banking sector, he said it had become more stable tive sectors and the exports in com- (AFP) but there was no growth. On average, banks will make a “reasonable profit” in 2017, Alak said. (Alarabiya) TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

Kareena Kapoor slays as showstopper for Manish Malhotra's fashion show

It’s no shocker as to why Manish Malhotra would choose Kareena Kapoor Khan as his muse. The Ki & Ka actor, who entered mother- hood last year has shed all her preg- nancy weight. She also just finished shooting for her upcoming film Veere Di Wedding and is at the top of her game, reported Yahoo! Even during her pregnancy, the 37-year- old actor was a part of many pho- toshoots and advertisements. She even made appearances after de- livering baby Taimur and hit the gym without wasting any time. Serving as muse to her designer Soha Ali Khan talks about being non-fa- friend, Manish Malhotra, the new mum was a complete showstop- per. Doning a nude lehenga with mous relative of famous people.? lace detailing and smokey eyes to go with a sleek bun, Kareena was the image of perfection. The actor flew down to Kenya for her friend, Despite hailing from an illustrious wood star Sharmila Tagore’s sonalities. For most part of my life stopped me and said ‘Are you Saif which tells a lot of her friendship family, actor Soha Ali Khan says daughter, and actors Saif Ali I was completely non-famous. My Ali Khan’s sister? Can we have a with the ace fashion designer. She she has lived most of her life in the Khan’s sister and Kareena Kapoor only identity was, I was a sibling picture?’ and I’ve said ‘only if you flew back to Mumbai once she was shadows of the arclights than bask- Khan’s sister-in-law. In an inter- or a daughter to these other famous can tell what my name is’.” The done to be with little Taimur. It ing in their glory. The actor, who view with PTI, Soha says, “I be- people.” Soha is aware that being actor says she does not regret be- seems like Kareena is balancing her has turned author with her debut long to a family of superstars. My moderately famous has its own dis- ing “moderately famous”. “Abso- worklife and personal life tremen- book, “The Perils of Being Mod- parents achieved the highest level advantages. lutely not... One shouldn’t get dously, setting a perfect example erately Famous”, says being a rec- of success in their respective pro- “You’re recognised but a lot of upset by all of this. for women globally. ognisable public figure, one’s ex- fessions. My brother is a very suc- people don’t know your name but This is a huge part of my identity (Tribune) periences can be both equally frus- cessful actor, my sister-in-law is a they’ll know your sister-in-law’s. which I’ve embraced - I’ve got a trating and amusing. superstar. ‘Oh we are big fans of Kareena lot of security, comfort, warmth In her book, Soha talks about find- Even Taimur (her nephew) was Kapoor,’ they’d say. I have spo- and respect out of being who I am, ing herself in different capacities - trending on Twitter even before he ken a little bit about what that feels the things I didn’t earn but my as legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali opened his eyes. like, whether good or bad. parents did,” she says. Khan Pataudi and veteran Bolly- There are all sorts of famous per- I’ve also joked with people who’ve (Hindustan Times)

Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel- thought was facing women in the Peters has been crowned Miss workplace. "In some places, wom- Universe 2017. Nel-Peters beat out en get paid 75% of what men earn Politics has first runner-up Miss Colombia for doing the same job, working Laura Gonzalez and second run- the same hours - and I do not be- ner-up Miss Jamaica Davina Ben- lieve that this is right," she said. "I risen around nett for the crown Sunday night in think we should have equal work Las Vegas. Nel-Peters, 22, recent- for equal pay for women all over ly earned her degree in business the world." management at North-West Uni- Miss Colombia and Miss Jamaica Padmavati, versity. During a pre-taped inter- also impressed the judges during view, the Western Cape native the question-answer segment, an- talked about how her experience swering questions on how to talk but the film being held at gunpoint made her to children about terrorism and passionate about training women sexual harassment, respectively. in self-defense. She plans to bring "Sexual harassment is a form of has nothing that passion, along with a self-de- abuse and no abuse should be tol- fense program she helped devel- erated whether in the workplace op, to the Miss Universe platform. or in society," Bennett said. "I be- During the competition's question- lieve that men and women should political in it: answer portion, the newly come together and be profession- crowned Miss Universe was asked al." about the most important issue she (Santa Banta) Shekhar Kapur Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur on Sun- day said Sanjay Leela Bhansali did class at the ongoing International solute and definite flux. All the lines when he was making the first Eliz- not make his upcoming film Pad- abeth (featuring Cate Blanchett) mavati with an intent to rake up a Film Festival of India (IFFI), Shek- which were drawn once are break- har said, “The intention of the film- ing. The politics has risen around movie, there were constant state- storm that has the country in its ments in the media, criticising him clutches today. Featuring Deepika maker (Bhansali) was not to cre- the film but the film has nothing ate controversy. He is a great film- political in it.” The director, who for his portrayal of the queen. Ace comedian Kapil Sharma, who Padukone in the title role, Bhansa- “Here comes an Indian director li’s period drama is facing the wrath maker. But he has never been a received global acclaim for his films is currently promoting his upcom- political filmmaker. He wanted to such as Bandit Queen, and movies who has shown our virgin queen ing film Firangi has just been of- of various Rajput groups and po- in bed with... I said, “It was 400 litical leaders, who have accused make a great film, a big film. “There on the British monarch Queen Eliz- fered a Hollywood project, report- is a faction divide in our society, abeth I -- Elizabeth and Elizabeth: years ago, how did you know she ed Pinkvilla. Series titled Comedy the director of “distorting histori- was a virgin? Were you there ev- cal facts”. Addressing a Master- which is very obvious, because The Golden Age, recalled his run- Curry produced by Big Mama India is a society (which) is in ab- ins with controversy. Shekhar said ery time?” he quipped. Works are already in talks with (Hindustan Times) Kapil who will be working along- side a Hollywood actor. The mak- ers of the film revealed that the deal will only be signed when Kapil Akshay Kumar reveals new Padman visits America. Kapil quoted, “I’ll let everyone know once it’s final- ized. I have received a script from the west and the makers are very poster; Twinkle Khanna shares popular. I’ll definitely go there and meet them since nothing major can be discussed over a call. It’ll be a her article that inspired film good thing if it materialises.” Ra- Akshay Kumar is common (wo) man’s superhero on the new poster of jiev Dhingra, the director of Kapil’s Padman. While he fought against open defecation in his last release Toilet Firangi came forth to support his Ek Prem Katha, he is now all set to lend his voice to another social cause. actor. He said, “Kapil has received The actor shared the second poster of PadMan on his official Twitter an offer from Hollywood. Big account and captioned the snap, “Super hero hai yeh pagla, aa raha hai 26th Mama Works want to make a Hol- January, 2018 ko: #PadMan!” In the still, Akshay is seen dressed up in lywood series with Kapil, with one white, raising his fist while standing in a heap of cotton flakes, which are Hollywood star and one Indian used for making sanitary pads. Sonam Kapoor too shared the poster and star, which will be apt for both the tweeted, “A great representation of Gandhi’s quote, “Be the change you countries.” Firangi’s trailer has re- wish to see in the world,” Padman brings you an inspiring true story this ceived a good response from the Republic Day! #PadMan @PadManTheFilm @akshaykumar audience. The trailer shows Mag- @radhika_apte @mrsfunnybones @SonyPicsIndia @kriarj #RBalki.” The ga, played by Kapil, as a servant biopic based on the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, who invented to the British and how this affects low-cost sanitary pads and fought for menstrual hygiene. Author and Ak- his relationship with the villagers shay’s wife, Twinkle Khanna too shared a link to her original column from and his love-interest. Firangi will 2015 which was what inspired the film. “A journey that began in 2015 show Magga’s transition from with this very column ... followed by #TheLegendofLakshmiPrasad in working for the British to fighting against them to free his village. 2016 with Muruganantham’s story and finally #Padman 2018 #LetsTalk- (Santa Banta) AboutItPeriod,” she wrote. (Tribune) Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s S Durga to be screened for I FFI jury on Monday

After days of delay, the IFFI’s Indian Panorama jury will view the Kumar Sasidharan film was dropped from the screening schedule of the 48th International Film Festival of controversial film S Durga on Monday evening, a jury member said on India, along with another film Nude, triggering controversy. Three members, including the head of the jury Sunday. “We have been informed by IFFI that the film will be screened panel Sujoy Ghosh, have resigned from their position in protest against the dropping of the two films, while at 6 pm on Monday,” the jury member said on the condition of anonym- six jury members have written to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry raising concerns over the ity. The screening for the 10-member jury will be held at the festival dropping, after they were cleared by the festival jury. After Sasidharan petitioned the Kerala high court, the grounds in Panaji. Mumbai-based director and screenwriter Ruchi Narain court directed IFFI to screen the film at the festival, after a censored version of the movie was screened for the also confirmed the screening of the film for the jury. “We have been jury. informed about the screening details by IFFI,” she told IANS. The Sanal (Hindustan Times) TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES M a r k W illia m s to play in Thierry Henry believes in-form Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has benefited from play- N or t h er n ing in a team with a clear tactical structure this season. Sterling has been sensational for his club this term, scoring 12 goals in 18 ap- I r ela n d O pen pearances in all competitions which is already his best-ever re- turn for a club campaign. The 22- year-old played a pivotal role in fin a l despite Manchester City's hard-fought 2- 1 victory over Huddersfield on Sunday, earning the penalty for Sergio Aguero's equaliser before wife fa llin g ill scoring the winner himself. Ster- ling has struggled to replicate his club form on the international stage so far, though, scoring just twice in 35 matches and he was criticised for his performances at Euro 2016. Huddersfield 1-2 Manchester City However, Henry argued that En- gland have not seen the best of Ster- ling as unlike Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, they do not have a clear footballing philosophy in place. Speaking on Super Sun- day post-match, Henry said: "He needs to know what he has to do, it's as simple as that. He needs to know the plan, he needs to know the structure and he needs to know what his team are going to do so he can execute it. "He's playing with those guys [at Man City] every single day. When you go away with national teams it's different, everyone has different ideas on Mark Williams opted to go ahead due to start against Yan Bingtao, how to play and what to do in with Sunday's Northern Ireland Williams tweeted: "Right, better training. (Sky Sport) Open final after a nervous night get ready for the first session of when his wife was taken ill. Will- the final then." World Snooker iams beat Elliott Slessor 6-2 in his chairman Barry Hearn was among semi-final on Saturday but later those to show support as he re- revealed on Twitter that his wife sponded: "Good luck Mark. Hope Joanne had been taken to hospital, all is well back home." It will be adding: "Last thing I want is to pull the 31st ranking final of Williams' Steve Smith delighted out now but we will have to wait career. He has won 18 of those ti- and see." World Snooker clarified tles but none since 2011. Seven- that Williams had not withdrawn teen-year-old Yan, meanwhile, is and was "monitoring his personal bidding to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan's "one of my best tons" situation". Just after 11am on Sun- record as the youngest ever win- day, two hours before play was ner of a ranking title. helped Australia win (BBC Sport) France win 10th Ashes opener Davis Cup title "The way we pulled it back to win from the after Lucas position we were in is extremely pleasing. I'm proud of the way the boys fought." Pouille thrashes Steve Smith was delighted that England. Smith also saluted Ban- "one of my best" centuries laid the croft and "genius" bowler Nathan Belgium's Steve foundations for Australia's victo- Lyon, the latter taking 3-67 in En- ry in the first Ashes Test in Bris- gland's second innings to move past bane. Smith scored an unbeaten 141 50 Test wickets in a calendar year, in Australia's first innings at the the first Australia off-spinner to Darcis in decider Gabba after coming to the crease achieve that feat since Hugh Trum- with his side 30-2 in reply to En- ble in 1902. "Cameron looked very gland's 302 all out. The home skip- good - he had good plans and per had to temper his scoring rate played very straight. The partner- with his team subsequently slip- ship with David [Warner] was ping to 76-4 and 209-7 before they magnificent," added Smith, whose surpassed Joe Root's side and side now head to Adelaide for the posted 328 - Smith's 261-ball ton day-night second Test, from Sat- his slowest in Tests. Australia then urday. "Lyon was particularly Dmitry Bivol accepts shot out England for 195 on day good. He is going from strength to four before David Warner (87no) strength and bowling like a genius. and debutant Cameron Bancroft He did a terrific job holding up one (82no) eased Smith's charges to end." Australia maintained their victory in a little over an hour on proud record of not having lost a Sullivan Barrera day five. "It meant a lot. I really Test at the Gabba since 1988 - a had to dig deep. It was tough, my run that now stretches to 29 games slowest (century), but one of my - despite losing the toss and being best," Smith said at the post-match asked to bowl by England on a challenge for first France won their 10th Davis Cup title after Lucas Pouille beat Bel- presentation about his 21st hun- slow deck. gium's Steve Darcis in a decisive final rubber in Lille on Sunday.Pouille's dred in Test cricket and sixth against (BBC Sport) comfortable 6-3 6-1 6-0 victory gave the hosts a 3-2 win over their neighbouring rivals and a first title since 2001, following defeats in the world title defence final in 2002, 2010 and 2014. France started the final day of singles with a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five tie, but David Goffin overcame Jo- Wilfried Tsonga 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 6-2 to take it to a decider. Pouille, the J u st in R ose r u es world number 18, was never threatened by an opponent ranked 58 places below him and after taking the opening set, reeled off 12 unan- poor H on g K on g swered games for an emphatic victory. "There's nothing more beautiful than winning as a team in front of my friends and family. Now we're going to celebrate and enjoy it," said Pouille, born less than 50 miles O pen sta r t a s away from the venue for the final in the north of France. Pouille had been beaten convincingly by Goffin in Friday's first singles tie, but shook off that defeat to swat Darcis aside in just one hour and 34 M igu el An gel minutes. It was a third victory as captain for Yannick Noah, who returned for a third stint in charge in 2015 after two spells as skipper in J im en ez the 1990s. (Sky Sport) celeb r a t es SamcroenjoysNavanstroll inMonksfieldat Navan

Dmitry Bivol wants to make the told Sky Sports. "He is a great sights on following his lead by first defence of his WBA light- fighter and he has beaten a lot of unifying the light-heavyweight heavyweight world title against good fighters in the division. "You ranks. Fellow Russian Artur Beter- Sullivan Barrera early next year. want to move up in your career biev holds the IBF version but even The unbeaten champion is already and I am definitely be looking to with WBC boss Adonis Steven- back in the gym and he was a keen unify titles and move up that stair- son and Badou Jack two of the big- spectator as Barrera re-established case in boxing. gest names out there, 'Lion Heart', his mandatory position with a Dmitry Bivol has one ultimate goal."Everybody, Justin Rose's hopes of mounting a final-round challenge at the UBS dominant victory over Felix Val- "He didn't look good against no matter what their job is, wants Hong Kong Open were scuppered by a poor start on Sunday.The era in Madison Square Garden, Andre Ward, but we know Ward is to move up the ranks and move Samcro extended his unbeaten making a successful hurdling de- Englishman began the day five shots off the lead after a disappointing New York. Bivol won the vacant the sort of fighter that it is extreme- ahead and for a boxer, unification record with a dominant display in but at Punchestown in October, finish on Saturday saw him bogey both the 16th and 17th. The world WBA 'World' strap with a sensa- ly hard to look good against. "Ward is exactly that," he said. "You want the "Monksfield" Novice Hurdle he was a prohibitively-priced 1-4 No 6 continued where he left off as he bogeyed both the first and third, tional first-round knockout of didn't make the contest exciting but to move up in your career and I at Navan. Samcro extended his un- favourite stepped up to Grade although he got back on an even keel with birdies at the sixth and eighth Trent Broadhurst three weeks ago he still made Barrera fight his fight. will be definitely be looking to beaten record with a dominant dis- Three level and the result was before moving into red figures with further gains at the 10th and 13. as he improved his record to 12-0. We saw that against Kovalev who unify titles and move up that stair- play in the "Monksfield" Novice scarcely in doubt. Jack Kennedy Rose eventually signed for a two-under 68 which left him on seven The Russian's manager Vadim Ko- is one of the best in the division case in boxing. "I don't really think Hurdle at Navan.Trainer Gordon cut a confident figure throughout under for the tournament - four shots behind champion Wade Ormsby rnilov confirmed to Sky Sports and even he couldn't be the way he about being the best in Russia, my Elliott has made no secret of the the two-and-a-half-mile contest - and in a six-way tie for 10th place. "It wasn't quite what I was that "Bivol will make his first title usually is. "Barrera moves, he can ambition is to be the best in the regard in which he holds the five- and only had to let out an inch of looking for but the start kind of indicated that," said Rose. "I'm really defence in February or March" and box, he's pretty quick and has good world."With that sort of motiva- year-old, who was snapped up for rein for Samcro to pull clear be- pleased that I kept my head up and ground it out. the fighter himself is ready for his punching power. He's got a lot go- tion behind you, you can become #335,000 by Gigginstown House tween the final two flights. He "I've never seen the course play better. For such a short golf course, toughest test as a world champi- ing for him." Bivol has already ad- the best, the very best and you Stud after winning his only point- winged the last hurdle to seal a most it had some teeth - which is good to see." on. "It depends how negotiations mitted he would happily take on have to try to become just that." to-point. Having won each of his impressive victory over Jet. (Sky Sport) go but I want to fight him," Bivol compatriot Kovalev and has set his (BBC Sport) three bumpers last season before (Fox News) TUESDAY . NOVEMBER 28. 2017-Qaws 07, 1396 H.S Vol:XI Issue No: 122 Price: Afs.20

ranking governmental officials including president, his vices, advisors, cabinet ministers, governors, chief districts, member AT News Report of high supreme courts, head of independent organs, lawmakers KABUL: Saudi Arabia Crown KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga (Lower must follow the rule and register House) of Parliament on Monday their properties. AT Monitoring Desk However, Dr. Abdullah briefing Prince and Defence Minister Mohammad Bin Salman has urged with a majority vote approved the He said that this law will help cabinet session on Monday, said presidential decree over the law to us to follow a good system and KABUL: The Afghan government collective and coordinated efforts that the national unity to eradicate terrorism and registering all governmental strengthen reformation, thus it is does not want Afghans to fight in government’s policy on Afghans officials’ properties. required of all legislators to support foreign countries, Dr. Abdullah extremism. Addressing Defence fighting in foreign countries was Minister of the Islamic Military Although numbers of the this law. Member of Parliament Abdullah, the Chief Executive clear. “We don’t support Afghans Counter-Terrorism Coalition parliamentarian were disagree for Ramazan Bashardost said that not Officer (CEO), said this in reaction fighting in any corner of the world. (IMCTC) countries which approval of this law and they only lawmakers, but also Jihadi to his second deputy Mohammad “We want our people to live in Afghanistan is also a member, the believed that in the 154 article of leaders must register their Mohaqiq’s recent remarks. peace in their own country. War Saudi crown prince underlined the the constitution mentioned that properties. Criticizing those mates According to reports, 2nd Deputy has been imposed upon us and threats emanating from terrorist president, his vices, Ministers, had negative view about the law; CEO, Mohaqiq praised at a meeting defending ourselves is our holy organization. “Today, terrorism Member of the Supreme Court he said that we should not escape in Tehran Gen. Qasem Sulaimani – and extremism have achieved not General Attorney, members of from the law. Female lawmaker duty. The government never Humaira Ayobi said that legislators commander of Qods force of Iran’s supports fighting Afghans in any only the greatest danger of killing electoral bodies and other high Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of innocent people or governmental officials must have no any difference from country,” he said. Abdullah said the governmental officials, so they — and Afghans fighting in that national unity government’s stance disseminating hatred, but also the register their properties before greatest danger of extremist start of the work in a governmental also must register their properties. country. Sulaimani is one of the on the issue, particularly his She said that some member of founders of Fatimiyun Brigade, a terrorism is in distorting the post and after leaving the post. position, should not be Scores of parliamentarian said parliament were coming in rental militia body with mostly Afghan misinterpreted. Daesh — or the so- reputation of our tolerant religion, so we will not allow of what they that in the mentioned article Taxi to parliament, while started warriors fighting Daesh terrorist called Islamic State (IS) militant lawmakers were exception of the working as representatives, but group in Syria. “I thank all warriors have done of distorting this group — is a great challenge to tolerant religion and intimidating registering of properties, but in this after passing years, they are owner from Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Afghanistan and the world at large, house of parliament — members statement as cause to import a legislative decree and law of building, so it must be clear that Pakistan and other parts of the world innocents in Islamic countries and according to the CEO. “We also reacted to Mohaqiq’s remarks foreign war to the country, saying all countries of the world to parliamentarian also must register all these properties were through who took part in this war. In fact, it appreciate those fighting against and said such statements were that the country’s leaders should continue any more than today,” he properties. “The president 154 legal or illegal ways. was jihad against infidelity and this group.” Prior to this, a number against the national interest. not look at political issues as a said. He said terrorism was being legislative decree regarding law of It is pertained to mention that conspiracies,” Mohaqiq had said. of Meshrano Jirga — or upper Senators called Mohaqqeq’s business. defeated in many countries of the registration of all officials’ corruption and misusing authority world, especially in Islamic properties was approved with the by governmental officials is one of countries and pledged to fight majariaty vote,” said Speaker of the most challenges for Afghan terrorism until it disappears the Wolesi Jirga Abul Rauf people and the main factor behind completely from the surface of the Ibrahimi. Lawmaker Mohammad ramp up insecurity and weak earth. Afghanistan is a victim of Saleh Saljooqi said that approval economic condition in the country. terrorism and a frontline country of this law will avoid officials from So registering of property can be a in fight against extremist misusing their authorities and great step to get rid of all these organizations. Thousands of increasing of their properties challenges, but need guaranty to Afghans being killed or injured illegally. He said that all high seriously put on practices. monthly at the hands of terrorists organizations. The Afghan government is, however, committed to eradicate terrorism and often sought the support of international community and ARANJ: The number of regional country. What is the drug addicted people has K A B U L : T u r k m e n i s t a n ’s Economic Cooperation Conference It added the corridor will IMCTC The Islamic Military Zreached 10,000 in parliament has ratified an on Afghanistan (RECCA VII) in stretch to Baku before reaching Counter Terrorism Coalition southwestern Nimroz province agreement on transit and transport Ashgabat in mid-November. Ankara through Tbilisi. It will (IMCTC) is a willing coalition of and most of these individuals have cooperation (Lapis Lazuli) among Rail tracks and motorways are include branches to Poti, Batumi, 41 countries that forms a Pan- returned from Iran after going there regional countries, a media report likely to connect the Torghundi Ankara and Istanbul. Designed to Islamic unified front in the global for work, an official said on says. town of Herat with Ashgabat and boost regional trade and economic fight against terrorism and violent Sunday. Dr. Syed Khalil Kazemi, The accord had been inked on the Caspian port of Turkmenbashi, integration, the project will cost extremism. (Pajhwok) in charge of the drug-addicts margins of the 7th Regional Trend news agency reported. about $2 billion. (Pajhwok) clinics at the Public Health Department, said although a proper survey to know the exact number of drug addicts has not been conducted, but probably their population was around 10,000 individuals. He added 60 KABUL : One person has been investigation into Sunday’s to 70 percent of the addicts were killed while three others have incident, the Associated Press those who had gone to foreign sustained injuries in a clash among reported. countries for work and returned MAHMUD RAQI : The mayor Afghan migrants on the Greek The clash occurred at a house near back. Six-hundred women were for Tagab district in central Kapisa island of Lesvos, a news report the Moria refugee camp. Over part of the total drug addicts, he province was arrested over says. With the cause of the 8,500 refugees and migrants are added. Kazemi cited pressure to corruption charges on Sunday, an altercation among 10 Afghan staying on Lesvos, with 6,600 find work, psychological issues official said. Mohammad nationals yet to be ascertained, living in camps having capacity f0r AyoubYosufzai, the Kapisa police Greek police have launched an 2,300. (Pajhwok) and easy access to drugs as main spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan reasons why these people turned y using satellite News that Mayor Abdul Shakoo to the habit in foreign countries. imagery, a high- rwas caught red-handed by Casualties as police, Taliban clash in Badghis He said currently two tech census will be security personnel and appellate rehabilitation facilities for drug carried out in order to attorney office for extorting addicts were functional in Zaranj, money from martyrs’ families in QALA-I-NAW : Two policemen of Maqur district late on Sunday the provincial capital and one of ascertain Afghanistan’s exchange for land provision. The and as many Taliban gunmen were night, killing two policemen and the centres was for women where actual population. government provides land plots to killed and seven security personnel injuring a third, Badghis police chief 21 drug addicted women were the families of the soldiers who lost were wounded during separate Mohammad Ismail told Pajhwok being treated. At the men’s centre The Central Statistics their lives at the line of duty. The clashes in northwestern Badghis Afghan News. He said two 51 drug addicted men are under Organization (CSO) on Sunday detained mayor used to demand province, an official said Monday. attackers were also killed and a treatment. “Every patient is announced its plans to use remote bribes from the families who The militants attacked a third was wounded when the discharged after 45-day of sensing technology for census received the land. (Pajhwok) security check-post in Andarai area police retaliated. (Pajhwok) treatment”, he added. Kazemi said purposes in Afghanistan in the up to now 3,000 drug addicted border areas for improvement of future. According to CSO, the women and 8,000 addicted men KABUL : Japan announced $17.7 million for life-saving vaccines for self-reliance and stability of the Gates Foundation has pledged to had been discharged and handed region. According to a joint fund the project in Afghanistan over to their families after children and promoting rural development in border areas of statement, the projects which will help to conduct the treatment. In addition, Haji Nazir, Afghanistan under an agreement approximately worth 8.6 million census. Estimates show that a local businessman, has set up a signed on Monday. The relevant USD and 9.1 million USD, Afghanistan currently needs $200 facility for rehabilitation of drug agreements was signed at the respectively, will help to procure million USD to conduct the addicts at his own expenses in process, but the government does Embassy of Japan in Kabul on the vaccines to protect 10.3 not have the money to fund such a Zaranj. So far up to 500 drug Monday between Mitsuji Suzuka, addicts have been treated at the million children against polio, reach project. CSO estimates that Ambassador of Japan, Takeshi 1.37 million children with routine facility. Haji Nazir told Pajhwok currently the population growth Watanabe, JICA Chief immunization and 2.5 million rate in Afghanistan is around two Afghan News he established the Representative, Adele Khodr, women of child bearing age in rehabilitation facility to protect percent which also indicates that UNICEF Representative and Afghanistan, and improve the the overall population of the youth who were the asset of Jocelyn Mason, UNDP Country livelihood of 1.8 million people the country. He said the youth Afghanistan has reached around 30 Director ad interim. The ceremony living in border districts in should be looked after at any cost. million this year. CSO officials say was attended Ferozudin Feroz, Tajikistan and Afghanistan. In the Majid, one of the drug addicts, that a census is needed for Minister of Public Health, UNICEF’s Project “Infectious economic development in who has a family of wife and four MrMukhtar Ghafarzoy, Diseases Prevention for Children children, said he went to Iran for Afghanistan, adding that the Representative of Ministry of Rural in the Islamic Republic of work where he addicted to drug. ongoing turbulence in the security Rehabilitation and Development and Afghanistan” (USD 8.6m), the sector and lack of financial Hailing from Farah province, contribution from the people of Majid said: “We did hard work Sharofiddin Imom, Ambassador of resources have prevented a census Tajikistan. Japan announced the new Japan will be used to procure from being carried out. CSO states there. My colleagues were routine vaccines for an annual addicted to drugs and I also got projects to help eradicate polio and that the United Nations prevent the spread of other deceases cohort of some 1.37 million the habit in their company and it Population Fund (UNFPA) and in Afghanistan and to improve the children under the age of one. has been eight years since I have Gates Foundation will fund the livelihood in Tajik-Afghan cross- (Pajhwok) been using drug.” (Pajhwok) remote project. (ToloNews)

Presiding over a meeting of High turn, the Khost governor said his Economic Council on Sunday, province is unique in terms of President Ashraf Ghani assigned a having fertile land for agriculture team to work on ways that could and that it has the right climate for help to enhance the exports of pine nuts. He also said thousands Afghan pine nuts abroad, a move of tons of dry fruit from Khost is which will have significant impacts exported to various countries on boosting local economies every year. Khost is known for particularly in Afghanistan’s urban its moderate climate, forests, mines areas. Ghani thanked the Khost and pine nuts and walnuts. governor, Hukum Habibi, for his According to Habibi, Afghanistan including Naseer Ahmad Durani, Ramin. The officials said efforts to increase the trade of pine exports 30,000 to 33,000 tons of acting minister of agriculture, government must ensure that the nuts in the province, saying pine nuts annually – a sector that irrigation and livestock; Humayoun exports of Afghanistan’s pine nuts government will provide equal also creates jobs for local people. Rasa, minister of commerce; are carried out in a professional opportunities to all provincial The meeting was also attended by Mustafa Mastoor, acting minister manner and under the name of governors to boost the sector. In high level government officials of economy and MP Obaidullah Afghanistan. (ToloNews)