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Truthful, Factual and Unbiased Afgtimes@Yahoo.Com Eye on the News Eye on the News [email protected] Truthful, Factual and Unbiased Vol:XI Issue No:11 Price: Afs.20 www.afghanistantimes.af www.facebook.com/ afghanistantimes www.twitter.com/ afghanistantimes THURSDAY . AUGUST 02. 2018 -Asad 11, 1397 HS AT News Report concerned over that. These organi- in April, 2019, with a commission- zations claim that the government er, Sayed Hafizullah Hashemi, KABUL: Ministry of Higher announced the date of next year’s saying that they have enough Education declared on Wednes- presidential election “in a hurry” sources and budget that let them AT News Report they are tried publicly. But we ac- day results of 2018 university en- to get saved from pressures by the hold presidential and provincial knowledge that still there are prob- trance exam, proclaiming that international community, political council elections together. But KABUL: The chief executive of- lems,” said Maisam, adding that over 60,000 hopefuls had quali- parties and other circles. Yousuf Rashid believes that those candi- fice has admitted the report pre- the national strategy of fighting fied to be enrolled in state-run uni- Rashid, head of the Free and Fair dates who fail in the legislative elec- pared by the Special Inspector corruption was prepared and peo- versities and higher education in- Election Forum of Afghanistan tion, would not accept the results General for Afghanistan Recon- ple would see achievements in this stitutions nationally. A total of (FEFA), said Wednesday that he and this would affect on the pres- struction (SIGAR) that had called regard. The SIGAR has claimed in 175,698 hopefuls had registered was doubtful the presidential elec- idential election. Hashemi rejected corruption still a big challenge in its report that there is a good chance to pass varsity entrance exam this tion would be held on time. “The this thought, saying the commis- the Kabul administration. for those who are busy in illegal year, said higher education min- presidential election in Afghanistan sion was fully prepared and would But it said Wednesday that works in Afghanistan, because the ister Najibullah Khwaja Omari, is very sensitive, important and held next year’s election timely and serious measures had been taken government is performing poor out of whom 158,589 had questionable. Afghan politicians transparently. “We are not wor- for removing this phenomenon. because of the weak political de- participated.Over 60,000 of can- both inside and outside the coun- ried in this regard. We are ready to The SIGAR had accused the gov- termination. didates, 13,933 (%31.5) of whom try doubt the government’s this in- do it, just the matter of concern is ernment of Afghanistan of remain- The report also says that cor- are female,have passed the exam tent. The world community has its financial resources, budget has not ing careless against corruption. ruption has even barred security and will be registered to study in own questions. I think this is not been provided, security problems A spokesman for the chief ex- forces to expand their controlled- governmental higher... P2 easy, either the election gets post- are still steady and we call on the ecutive office, OmidMaisam, said areas. poned or is held timely but with government to pay attention to that the national unity government SIGAR has attacked the judi- AT News Report dogs have called the announcement the loads of problems,” said Rash- these problems. The commission was serious against corruption, ciary organs and has criticized it, of the next year’s presidential elec- id. The independent election com- is ready and will hold presidential claiming that it had considerable but the attorney general’s office KABUL: Some electoral watch- tion as hurrying, saying they are mission slated presidential election election at its time,” said Hashemi. achievements in this regard. rejected the criticisms as baseless He added that fighting corrup- and far from reality. tion would take long time and Separately, the Integrity Watch would not be removed in a short Afghanistan called on the people time. of Afghanistan and the Internation- “There is a resolute and seri- al Community to help the govern- KABUL: Wolesi Jirga members capital, demanding probe into re- wal took part. Qadir said the secu- security. ous determination in the national ment in fighting corruption. from eastern Nangarhar province cent attacks. rity situation in Nangahrar had He claimed propaganda centers for unity government and some senior Some members of parliament on Wednesday reiterated their The lawmakers held a meeting in deteriorated compared and the uni- Daesh were being run in Jalalabad, officials were dismissed for the praise government’s recent mea- claim about the presence of Daesh which Abdul Zahir Qadir, Haji ty government had failed to its as well as money was collected for first time and their cases were re- sures against corruption, asking for centers in Jalalabad, the provincial Hazrat Ali and Pir Bakhsh Gardi- promises regarding the province’s the insurgent group. (Pajhwok) ferred to judiciary organs and even continuing of such measures. AT News Report KABUL: The United Nations mission in Afghanistan confirmed on Wednesday that an employee of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) was killed in Tuesday attack on the Depart- ment of Refugees and Returnees in Jalalabad. The United Nations expresses its deep sense of re- vulsion at this senseless attack that claimed the lives of at least 13 civilians. Among the 20 oth- ers injured was another IOM col- league. The UN wishes him and all the injured a speedy and full recovery. “I condemn this hei- nous crime which has taken the life of a brave colleague in Jalala- bad and left another grievously injured,” said IOM Director Gen- eral William Lacy Swing. “My heart goes out to the families of the victims, and all of us in IOM are thinking of our staff working in difficult conditions across the country on behalf of the Afghan people.” Our colleague’s life was taken while she was working in the noble cause of assisting some of the most vulnerable... P2 THURSDAY .AUGUST 02, 2018 AFGHANISTAN TIMES UN staffer among 15 killed Notification for intention in Jalalabad attack ...P1 communities in Afghanistan. There is no justification for such acts of terror. She is one of thousands of Afghans who form the backbone of the daily work of the United Nations in the country to help the most in to contract award need, supporting development and contributing to the restoration of peace and stability. The Ministry of energy and water of Afghanistan(MEW)intends to award the This young woman, who was 22, lost her husband in a bombing in contract,Rehabilitation of Shergha Canal Irrigation SchemeIn Center of Khost Kabul three years ago. She leaves behind a six-year old daughter, now an province, Afghanistan.,under the contract No, K-275withM/ SAman Zabi orphan. ...P1 education institutions across the country, he remarked. The high- “We mourn the loss of our colleague and, in tribute, commit our- est score was 353 out of 360 which belonged to Tahmina,a hopeful from Construction Company Address: House # House # 104, Dewhbory, District # 3 selves to re-double our work to serve Afghanistan and its peoples,” said Kabul and a graduate of the Afghan Turk High School. Ranked second KBL.License No:D-28729in the amount of25,193,590.35Afs (Twenty-five Tadamichi Yamamoto, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representa- and third were respectively Mohammad Emad from Herat and Mukhtar million one hundred ninety-three thousand and five hundred ninety point tive for Afghanistan and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghan- from Bamyan. According to the ministry,a large number of students got istan (UNAMA). the high marks, but due to wrong selection failed to find way to govern- thirty-five Afghanis).Bidders who want to appeal for reconsideration or have any The deliberate targeting of civilians and the places where they work, such as the department in Jalalabad, is an appalling crime. The architects mental universities, so they will be eligible to the private universities objection, they can submit their application within 7 days totheMinistry of Energy and institutes. and Water from the date of announcement. of this crime must be brought to justice. This notification does not constitute award of contract. The contract shall not be awarded until the notice provided elapsed and complaints, if any received, is addressed in compliance with appeal and review manual. DACAAR TENDER NOTICE Notification for intention DACAAR ITB 27 PRF-1064/1704-50/DFD2.13/23-2401/07.2018 Date: August 01, 2018 to contract award Sealed offers are invited from qualified companies for supply of PE Pipes and Fittings. The Ministry of energy and water of Afghanistan(MEW)intends to award Please get the detailed tender documents from websites at www.dacaar.org/www.acbar.org/ the contract,Rehabilitation of Sultan poor and Shamshapoor River bank www.acci.org.af or DACAAR Main Office in the below mentioned address. The offers should reach protection Scheme In Surkhrod District of Nangarhar Province, to DACAAR till 4:00PM August 21, 2018. The tender opening session will be held on August 22, Afghanistan.,under the contract No, JR-04withM/ SNaemi Safi 2018 at 10:30 AM in DACAAR Main Office. Your participation in bid opening session is highly Construction CompanyAddress:2 th Floor Umar Adel Market St # 3 Shah Shaeed Road KBLLicense No:D-3196-3in the amount of18,436,102 Afs appreciated. (Eighteen million four hundred thirty-six thousand and one hundred two Afghanis).Bidders who want to appealfor reconsideration or have DACAAR Address: any objection, they can submit their application within 7 days DACAAR Logistics Unit totheMinistry of Energy and Water from the date of announcement.
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