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By Farhad Naibkhel He added that everyone must be President Ghani said that he wants Pakistan says it will soon begin however, are opposed to the hired and fired through a to share his workload and increase building a fence along its volatile building of the fence. The KBAUL: President Ashraf Ghani transparent process in organs capacity within government border with Afghanistan to Associated Press news agency on Wednesday introduced the new across the country. While urging institutions The Independent improve security, a move that has quoted Najib Danish, deputy commissioners for the Independent the new commissioner to remain Commission for Civil Service and sparked condemnations in Kabul. spokesman for Afghanistan's Commission for Civil Services and committed for Afghanistan, said Administrative Reform is not a The Pakistani Army said in a Interior Ministry, as saying, Administrative that culture of nepotism and force place for conspiracy and wrong statement on June 20 that the first "Pakistan has no right to fence or Reform (ICCSAR), saying that the hiring must be changed to the thoughts Likewise, President phase of fencing will focus on the construct any building along the culture of nepotism “must be culture of transparently service Ghani said: “I just approved 8,000 Bajur, Mohmand, and Khyber border with Afghanistan.” Danish changed to a transparent serving throughout the country. He new posts for teachers yesterday.” tribal regions -- all regarded by warned of retaliatory action, culture in administrations”. Nine insisted that I will stand against He said that these new post will authorities as areas prone to cross- referring to previous clashes that new commissioners mostly having force, no one has the right to be included in the second round of border infiltration by various erupted when Pakistan sought to PhDs and master degrees were interference in hiring and firing. fiscal budget. He emphasized that militant groups. build border fortifications. introduced to the ICCSAR to boost There is need for administrative these 8000 posts must be filled The statement also said that The two countries share a up transparency in administration recruitment reforms so that our through a transparent process new forts and border posts will be 2,400-kilometer border known as across the country. “We must trust youth can join the government across the country. He also said built to improve defense and the Durand Line, which Pakistan the commission and pave the based on their talent and education, that 5,000 new posts will be surveillance along the frontier. considers to be an international ground for a prosperous and stable he noted. Pointing to introduction created for the Independent A secure border "is in the border but Afghanistan has never Afghanistan,” the president said. of new commissioners for ICCSAR, Election Commission (IEC). common interest of both countries recognized. and a well-coordinated border- Afghanistan and Pakistan often security mechanism is essential for accuse each other of turning a blind enduring peace and stability," the eye to militant groups operating Pentagon statement said. Afghan authorities, along their porous border. report says Afghanistan

‘faces extremist military on the rise,” the Afghan Ambassador said, alleging continuing that no one knows who in Pakistan to talk. nother Indian national has threat’ Pak Ambassador Chaudhry been reportedly killed in took exception to such a remark. Afghanistaninfo-icon “It is a matter of principle for me A Afghanistan faces a continuing after he allegedly joined the threat from as many as 20 and I take exception to a direct Islamic State or Daesh group. insurgent and terrorist networks comment (about internal matter of A media report on Tuesday present or operating in the Pakistan) that the Ambassador said the man from Kerala, who Afghanistan-Pakistan region, made, because it is undiplomatic was suspected to have joined the including the Taliban, the Haqqani to say the least,” a visibly upset terror, had reportedly been killed Network, Daesh and al-Qaeda - in Chaudhry said. in Afghanistan. A photograph of what is the highest concentration He alleged that Afghanistan the body of Shajeer M Abdulla of extremist and terrorist groups has now resorted to blame game was received on WhatsApp by in the world, a Pentagon report has against Pakistan. “This is BC Abdul Rehman, a social found. The report, "Enhancing unhelpful”, he cautioned. “It's not activist in Kasaragod district, on Security and Stability in something new. We have heard for Monday. Rehman was forwarded Afghanistan," also stated the last one and half years to two the picture along with a message Afghanistan is "at a critical point" years.. a mantra along these lines.” by another man from Kasaragod, in its battle against multiple WASHINGTON: Afghan tank. He said much more hostile who too was believed to have insurgencies and terrorist groups. Ambassador to the US, Hamdullah “It's going to be an extremist rhetoric had been voiced. “But it joined the IS. "I do not know any The Pentagon said that as of Mohib, on Monday warned the military that is going to be over a has been our view that we would other details of Shajeer M February 2017, the Taliban international community against million strong, with very not respond to that hostility, Abdulla, who is said to have been exercised influence or control over selling arms to the Pakistani sophisticated intelligence, plus because we do recognize the killed," he said. But the exact date 11 percent of the Afghan military after decades of being nuclear arms. And it will take, from suffering in Afghanistan, and also or cause of the death was not population, the government could indoctrinated in religious our experience, four decades to in our own country. And we do mentioned in the message, he claim 65 percent, and the rest was fundamentalism. He said the Pak clear Pakistan from that generation not think that blame game would said. Police in Kozhikode said KABUL: US officials stationed in about $10 billion had been spent “contested.” Army was headed to become a of extremists.” get any country far,” he said. they had not received any official Kabul on Tuesday said the US and by the US and the NATO, In its semi-annual report to dangerous extremist army. “A very The Afghan envoy said they “I think it is too simplistic to information about the the NATOinfo-icon had executing 1,200 construction Congress, the Pentagon states that dangerous threat is emerging out were seriously concerned in say that all the ills of today's development. "Shajeer hails from implemented 1,200 projects in projects. He said most of the despite the convergence of these from this South Asian nation and Afghanistaninfo-icon. “We're not Afghanistan are because of Moozhikkal under Chevayur Afghanistaninfo-icon since 2003 at projects were in the military groups in Afghanistan, the Afghan any arms being sold to it would be just worried about today's Pakistan. There are a host of issues police station limit in Kozhikode. a total cost of $10 billion. sphere such as installations for the National Defense and Security used against them,” he believed. militancy ... we're worried about that pervade Afghanistan, including He completed his engineering Col. Jon Chytka, US Army Afghan National Forces, Forces (ANDSF) retained control “There is a new generation on next four decades of our lives ... government issues, corruption studies and went to the Middle Corps of Engineers commander in construction of the Defense of all major population centers the rise in the military, the not just us. The worldinfo-icon issues, weakening of the East for a job. This is the Afghanistan, told reporters here University and the Afghan during the period December 1, generation that has been trained by should worry. Every weapon, Afghanistan national security information we have. Nothing that positive changes were brought National Army (ANA) military 2016 to May 31 of this year. the (former Pak President Gen anything you sell to Pakistan forces issues, graft, production and more," a police officer said. The to many Afghans’ lives as a result academy. The US military official “Taliban capabilities and Zia-ul-Haq) that is going to take today, will be used against it,” debt paid issues, and economic probe on all matters connected of the projects. said they had also implemented operations varied significantly by over Pakistaninfo-icon in the next Mohib said. issues. Therefore, I think just to with these issues is being handled “I have been to Afghanistan projects in the civil sphere, citing region. The group continued to decade or so,” Mohib said during a “This is a message to the simply put the blame on Pakistan by the National Investigating twice earlier. When I arrived here as examples the public healthinfo- exploit its limited successes and panel discussion with his Pakistani Chinese. This is a message to the would, at best, deflect attention Agency (NIA), the officer, who for a third time last year, I noticed icon and energy and water tout them as strategic victories counterpart Aizaz Chaudhry at an America. This is a message to from the real causes of instability did not wish to be named, said. much improvement in Afghanistan ministries and roads and some through the proficient use of social event organized by Indus think- Europeans. Because there is an in Afghanistan,” he said. NIA has been probing cases of that it impressed me a lot.” He said other projects. Jon Chytka said media and propaganda the missing of at least 21 men who foreigners would manage many currently 54 projects were being campaigns,” the report stated. had left the state under constructional projects in the past, implemented across Afghanistan “The combination of U.S Largest water mysterious circumstances over a but now most of such projects and later projects worth $200 counterterrorism operations, Ex-Herat PCmember’s period of time and are suspected were carried out by Afghan million would be carried out every ANDSF operations, pressure from to have joined the IS. companies. He said since 2003, year. (Pajhwok) the Taliban, and a lack of support supply network from the local populace have son kills 3 border police diminished ISIS-K’s (Daesh) inaugurated in influence and caused it to decline Nimroz HERAT CITY : Son of a former provincial council member. He said in size, capability, and ability to provincial council member the attacker was accompanied by Sunni-Shiite harmony in hold territory. “At its height, ISIS- AT News Report allegedly killed three border Talibaninfo-icon insurgents. He K had a presence in six provinces policemen and wounded two said the incident took place at but it is now largely confined to KABUL: Ministry of Rural others in western Herat province, Dehna check post in Zolfiqar area four districts in Nangarhar Rehabilitation and Development Afghanistan unique:Ghani an official said on Tuesday. Jilani of Gulran district on Monday Province. ISIS-K remains a threat (MoRRD) on Wednesday said that Farhad, the governor’s spokesman, night. “Three policemen were to security in Afghanistan and the the largest water distribution told Pajhwok Afghan News the killed and two others wounded as KABUL: President Ashraf Ghani problems among Afghans by Afghanistan-Pakistan border network was inaugurated in Zaranj killer was son of Mohammad a result of the clash.” on Tuesday said Afghanistaninfo- targeting sacred places, you should region and a threat to U.S and city of southwestern Nimroz Anwar Askari, a former Herat (Pajhwok) icon was not a place for religious be assured that every Sunni coalition forces, and ISIS-K retains province. conflicts and the Afghans both defends the mosqueinfo-icon of the ability to conduct high-profile This project was implemented Sunni and Shia had sacrificed their Shia and every Shia defends the attacks in urban centers,” read the by National Water Supply program lives for the protection of each mosque of Sunni.” report. The Pentagon stated that of MoRRD at a total cost of $21 Jawzjan: Taliban take control other and the defense of the “If anyone wants to debate the ANDSF are generally capable million. country. with our ulema, they are welcomed of protecting major population A statement issued by Addressing a ceremony and I can put in service this palace centers, preventing the Taliban MoRRD said that Nimroz of Darzab district centre honoring the revelation of the Holy for them, I once again repeat that from maintaining prolonged Governor Mohammad Sami during Quraninfo-icon at the Presidential the brotherhood among Sunni and control of specific areas, and inauguration of this project said SHIBERGHAN : Talibaninfo-icon Mohammad, told Pajhwok Afghan Palace, Ghani said Islam was the Shia Ulema is unique that is our responding to Taliban attacks and “that lack of access of people to militants captured the Darzab News. He said the Taliban, while religion of humanity, unity, pride,” he said. struggle to end the war, calm down that the Afghan Special Security drinkable water was solved by district centre in northern Jawzjan availing the opportunity, also solidarity and brotherhood. He called the ongoing year a seditions and eradicate illiteracy Forces (ASSF) have proven to be inauguration of this project.” province on Tuesday afternoon a attacked the district centre and Participated by many Islamic horrific and depressing period for and violations as such things had effective at leading offensive He said that this project has day after Daesh affiliates attacked took control of it at around 3pm scholars, the president told the the Afghan people, particularly no place in Islam. clearing operations. However, it the capacity to distribute 243 the town, an official said. on Tuesday. The official said the event that it was the responsibility Kabul residents, saying all “The fate of every Afghan has stated that continued Taliban litters of water per second. Daesh militants attacked the Taliban were currently in control of ulemainfo-icon to spread Afghans were in grief. tied with Islam in the way that attacks across the country has Some 120,000 people are district centre on Monday of the district center’s building, awareness about Islamic rules. Ghani asked religious scholars cannot be cut off, we believe that weakened public confidence in the benefited from this project in the afternoon and the firefight lasted police headquarters, and many Addressing the attackers of to pray to the God to protect we were Muslims, are Muslims Afghan government’s ability to city and outskirt of Zaranj center until 2:30pm today, Darzab other areas west of the district Masjid Al-Zahra, Ghani said: “If Afghans against more bloodshed. and would remain Muslims,” he provide security. (ToloNews) of Nimroz, he added. district acting chief, Baz centre. (Pajhwok) you think you can create religious He also asked the scholars to added. (Pajhwok) THURSDAY. JUNE 22, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES Afghan refugee makes tough transition to US

verse from the Koran or the Hadith Foreign -advisers are still coming that states that education is bad for and telling us what to do. We know women, then I’ll stop right now.” best what to do and what is The imam was struck by her achievable.” “Foreign -advisers are knowledge of Islam. “It was still coming and telling us what to obvious that I was much more do. We know best what to do and knowledgeable regarding the Koran what is achievable.” Jamila Afghani than so many of these imams were,” I ask her if she has doubts about she tells i. The imam in question the Koran, or in the particular the went on to encourage the community Hadith itself, which she says she to allow their wives and daughters has reinterpreted correctly. One of to visit the centre. Encouraged, she the most disturbing parts of decide to educate the imams Islamic lore – and one of the most themselves. “We went to 25 of the reviled among some ex-Muslims busiest mosques in Kabul and met and non-Muslims – is the the imam in each one,” she says. suggestion that the Prophet “We had to tread very carefully. If married Aisha when she was a girl we had said: ‘You’re wrong, You of six, and he consummated that need to be trained,’ then someone marriage when she was nine. Many would have killed us.” After months Muslim scholars as well as of discussion and persuasion, she ordinary men in Afghanistan, was able to finalise a booklet that Pakistan and the Gulf States use each of the 25 imams agreed to sign. this to justify marriage and rape of It established the fundamental rights pre-pubescent girls. Jamila says of women in terms of education, this interpretation of the texts is political participation, property wrong and that the consummation ownership. Expecting resistance, didn’t take place until Aisha was even among the 25 imams signed up “older”. Her explanation it long, to the rudimentary women’s rights somewhat tortured and hard to The story of Jamila Afghani and women’s rights in Afghanistan has tendentious. Upon her return to charter, she hired children to follow. But the fact that she has the impact of her work can be veered between awful and non- Kabul in 2002, Jamila founded the eavesdrop on prayers sessions and succeeded in convincing many distilled down to one episode, existent in recent decades… Since Noor Educational and Capacity meetings in their mosques. Around -Afghan imams to reinterpret (or, played out on a street corner on the Taliban were ousted from Development Organisation which a quarter were flouting the effectively, reject) this part of the the outskirts of Kabul. It was there national power, Afghanistan’s provides literacy classes for guidelines. Armed with this texts, is, from a pragmatic that she found an elderly man on government has pledged equal women – “noor” meaning “light,” information and ministerial viewpoint, the important thing. No the steps of a mosque, crying rights for men and women, but old the light she wants to shed on inspectors, the dissenters were sign of anger Even when fielding inconsolably. “I asked him why he traditions and practices have meant Afghan society. “When you identified and brought onboard. Her trickier questions Jamila remains was so distraught,” recalls Jamila. that women still find themselves educate a woman, you educate an message for Western nations, such poised and amicable. And like “He replied that he had listened to limited and restricted in what they entire family,” she says. “Their as the UK, which have continuously many remarkable humanitarians, everything the imam inside had told do. Knowledge is also power. And learnings are shared. If you light interfered in Afghanistan – Jamila displays not the slightest him on how to bring up his a series of tragic events led Jamila one candle, they can light others sometimes with the best of sign of anger or bitterness about Anyone who approaches the Taste it’s probably too early for that. I daughters, and he followed his to a position where she was able around them. This is the key to an intentions – is that we should be led the injustice and horrors she has of Persia food truck during lunch have to find a job to make enough teaching to the letter.” This meant to acquire knowledge and wield it enlightened society.” “When you by what Afghanis want, not what witnessed and experienced – or the hour in downtown Washington money to afford the family.” his girls had been denied an for the good of thousands of educate a woman, you educate an the West thinks best for them. Kabul continuing risks she faces. She has D.C. will likely be greeted by Dowlati and other Afghan education and the chance to find women who are now able to enjoy entire family.” Jamila Afghani The is backward on women’s rights. But two permanent bodyguards and an Afghan refugee Mohammad interpreters he has met in the U.S. their own way in life. Instead they an education and pass on its level of women’s rights in the remote, rural regions of the armoured car. “Last year was Mashooq Dowlati. Dowlati is the were proud of the work they did were married off as children, benefits to their babies. Born in -Afghanistan has veered between country are worse. So it’s a measure particularly bad,” she says. “The face of Taste of Persia because, as to serve their country. “We were abused, and made to live as a Afghanistan in the 1970s, Jamila, awful and non-existent in recent of Jamila’s success that her number of death threats kept rising a former interpreter for the U.S. the connecter between the chattel. The man was crying with now 40, struggled with ill health decades. When the Taliban ruled programme has educated imams, and there was clearly someone army in Afghanistan, he speaks international forces and the local regret at what had become of his for much of her life. She contracted -Afghanistan in the late 1990s, girls and freed women here too. There following me the whole time. Even good English. Afghanistan government forces daughters, but Jamila’s activism polio at a young age and requires were banned from attending school are now 6,000 imams in 22 some of the imams I work with are The fields of the Afghan war and people,” he says. “So we had meant other girls should not suffer leg braces and a stick to walk. At past the age of eight, while women provinces who have allied getting threats.” I ask her if she are a long, long way from the a very sensitive, important job.” their fate. The imam had 14 she was shot in the head during were prohibited from employment themselves to the notion that women ever considers quitting and letting streets of D.C. – and Dowlati has When they came to the U.S., overturned his poisonous dogma the Soviet-Afghan War, and and expected to observe complete should have the same right to someone else take on the work and found the way to be fraught with they had expectations that with after she convinced him that the confined to bed for years. She often purdah – public and private education. Just a start That is just a the danger. She smiles and shakes difficulties and challenges he never their English skills and their service prevailing interpretation of Islamic felt depressed as she watched her seclusion – or face anything from start, of course; there hundreds of her head. That old man who imagined. Even the decision to go to the U.S. government, they lore in Afghanistan was wrong – siblings and their friends play floggings to execution. Since the thousands of imams registered in weeping on the steps of the was wrenching. should get slightly better treatment and that girls, too, deserved to outside, while she lay motionless Taliban were ousted from national Afghanistan. As if the enormity of mosque in Kabul a few years ago “I’m going to be away from than other refugees in the form of learn. Thanks to Jamila’s in her room. But she found solace power, Afghanistan’s government the challenge wasn’t big enough might never forgive himself. But the entire family maybe for many work. determination, women’s rights had in books. After much pleading, she has pledged equal rights for men already, recent territorial advances he is making amends. Thanks to years or maybe forever, and that “I am not saying we should become established at this mosque, convinced her parents to allow her and women, but old traditions and by the Taliban are another black Jamila, all of his sons abide by a decision was really, really become a manager of a very albeit too late for some childhoods. to go to school despite their practices have meant that women cloud on the horizon. Her message less hateful interpretation of Holy important,” he says “It was so important organization, but at Usually, social science is as clear inherent opposition to girls being still find themselves limited and for Western nations, such as the texts. hard, emotionally hard.” least, we should have a simple or as mud. Stick 10 experts in a room educated. In Pakistan, where her restricted in what they do. An open UK, which have continuously Their daughters and his Mashooq Dowlati with his basic office job. Unfortunately, the and they will all express a different family fled as refugees from the door: Afghani women learning interfered in Afghanistan – granddaughters go to school and family at their apartment in Silver United States or relevant opinion on the same economic Soviet-Afghan war, she excelled at literacy (AFP/Getty) Hostility sometimes with the best of they will marry – if they wish – as Spring, MD. Two of the children organization have not helped us in question. But on the benefits of university. Crucially, she learnt from imams Thus when Jamila intentions – is that we should be led adults, and not be enslaved as came over from Afghanistan. The this regard at all.” education there’s no dissent. Arabic. This allowed her to read attempted to set up women’s by what Afghanis want, not what children. Hopefully, Jamila’s story third was born here. (J. Soh/VOA) Dowlati says he speaks on Education equals child health. the Koran and the Hadith – the literacy centres, she faced huge the West thinks best for them. “We doesn’t end here. But this is the Mashooq Dowlati with his behalf of thousands of Afghan Women who learn have healthier collected sayings of the Prophet. hostility from imams. That didn’t don’t only want money. And we direction in which it is heading. And family at their apartment in Silver interpreters, many of whom he babies. You can plot a straight-line Her eyes widened as the realised hold her back. When she informed certainly don’t want interference,” as she relates the fate of the old Spring, MD. Two of the children knows. “They were, we were graph charting maternal education virtually everything imams were one preacher that she was she says. “It’s better if we bring man’s granddaughters, the serene came over from Afghanistan. The expecting to be treated a little against infant mortality. preaching on women’s rights were educating women about Islam, she about change and decide how smile on her face becomes a broad third was born here. (J. Soh/VOA) better.” Knowledge is power The level of wrong or, at best, highly told him: “If you can find one single quickly to try to bring it about. grin. (INEWS.CO.UK) But staying would have been Dowlati and other Afghan hard too. Both his and his family’s interpreters he knows are grateful lives were in danger. for the Special Immigrant Visas “A lot of interpreters got that allowed them to come to the killed. They were kidnapped and US. But they had hoped for help then killed. In the worst situation, finding jobs. (J. Soh/VOA) they were beheaded," Dowlati Dowlati and other Afghan relates. interpreters he knows are grateful The family he left behind is for the Special Immigrant Visas still in danger because of his work that allowed them to come to the with international forces. Dowlati US. But they had hoped for help says they have no protection. finding jobs. (J. Soh/VOA) “Honestly, they just have to Getting to okay rely on God, and they have to be Minus any assistance, careful … they cannot move to the Dowlati had no idea what to do to remote areas … because if they go find or apply for a job. With there, they will be kidnapped by another Afghan refugee, he walked bad guys, insurgents and get killed. from business to business to talk They stay most of the time in the to owners face to face. He did that city centers.” for six months. Unmet expectations Dowlati finally found work in Dowlati, his wife and two a chicken restaurant, cleaning and children at the time (he now has prepping food. It was hard on him. three) came to the U.S. four years “I was not… how to explain… I ago on special immigrant visas was not accustomed to that kind (SIVs). Some 15,000 Afghans are of job.” currently in some stage of Used to office work, Dowlati applying for these visas that were had hoped to find a job in an office created by Congress in 2008 for using his English and computer Afghan military translators and skills. “But because you’re new later expanded to cover other here, nobody knows you. It’s Afghans who served the U.S. really hard to find that kind of government. work,” he says. The SIV program was halted Worse, the restaurant job did in March when the number of not pay enough to support the Afghan displaced children are seen in Kabul, Afghanistan, June available visas ran out and has just family. Dowlati would need a 20, 2017, the World Refugee Day. More than 1.1 million recently been re-started after second job. Luckily, he bumped people have been displaced by the conflict over the past 16 DACAAR Congress authorized an additional into the Iranian owner of Taste of years in Afghanistan, including more than 600,000 people in 2500 SIVs. Persia. That was three years ago. 2016, according to official statistics. TENDER NOTICE Dowlati is grateful for the “I was speaking in the same DACAAR ITB 22 PRF-607-608-609-1705-50-1706-50-HAT2.4DUH2.8-06.2017 visas, but says he did not realize language with him,” Dowlati says. Date: June 21, 2017 how difficult life in the U.S. was “We’re still working together.” And going to be. Away from her family, they are making plans for the his wife faced challenges adjusting future: to become partners and Sealed offers are invited from qualified companies for supply of Saffron Corm for DACAAR Field to the west and suffered from share the truck or perhaps open Offices in Herat and Khost Provinces. depression. And he had a rude another one. awakening: job hunting. Dowlati still hopes to continue Please get the detailed tender documents from websites at www.dacaar.org/www.acbar.com/ After considerable searching, his education and find an office job www.acci.org.af or DACAAR Main Office in below mentioned address. The offers should reach to Masooq Dowlati found work at a but along with, not apart from, his DACAAR Main Office till July 11, 2017 4:00 P.M. The bid opening session will be held on July 12, food truck. While he continues to work with the food truck. In the 2017 at 10:00 A.M in DACAAR Main Office. Your participation in the opening session is highly look for an office job, he hopes to meantime, his wife is feeling better stay on with the truck. (J. Soh/ about life in the U.S. appreciated. VOA) “To be honest, we were After considerable searching, thinking differently before we came DACAAR Address: Masooq Dowlati found work at a here,” Dowlati says. "We had DACAAR Logistics Unit food truck. While he continues to different perspection (sic), DACAAR Main Office , Qalayee Fatullah, Road No. 12, Street No.3, House No. 403, Paykobe look for an office job, he hopes to different understanding: If we go stay on with the truck. (J. Soh/ there, everything is going to go the Afghan displaced people sets inside a mud house in Kabul, Naswar, Taimani Project, Kabul, Afghanistan. VOA) way we want.” Afghanistan, June 20, 2017, the World Refugee Day. More than Emails: jamal@dacaar. org or [email protected] “I was very anxious to start It didn’t turn out that way. 1.1 million people have been displaced by the conflict over the my education right at the beginning “But overall it is OK,” he past 16 years in Afghanistan, including more than 600,000 of my presence in America,” he concedes. “We are satisfied with people in 2016, according to official statistics. says, “but then I found out that it.” (VOANEWS) THURSDAY. JUNE 22, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES

Pentagon wasted I CM, Save the $28m on Children award uniforms Afghanistan, for Afghan soldiers, Tanzania report says midwives for WASHINGTON : The Pentagon wasted as much as $28 million over the past decade buying uniforms overcoming MERGENCY for the Afghan army with a E woodland camouflage pattern CALLS appropriate for a tiny fraction of challenges that war-torn country, according to the Special Inspector General Police for Afghanistan Reconstruction. Midwives from Afghanistan and In her current role as vice The Afghan Defense Minister Tanzania have been awarded for president of AMA, she organises 100 - 119 picked the pricey, privately owned their outstanding roles in advocacy events and meetings with “forest” color pattern over free developing the profession in their civil society and stakeholders, camouflage schemes owned by the countries despite all odds. Save the promoting the midwifery Hospitals U.S. government, according to an Children, and the International profession and issues surrounding advance copy of the report due out Confederation of Midwives maternal and newborn health. FMIC Hospital on Wednesday. The scathing, 17- (ICM) presented International Sultani said it was important Behind Kabul Medical page study notes that “forests Midwifery Awards to Amina for midwives to be “empowered cover only 2.1% of Afghanistan’s Sultani of Afghanistan and and involved at every level, from University: total land area.” Loveluck Mwasha of Tanzania at the health facility to the Ministry 0202500200-+93793275595 “My concern is what if the a ceremony on Tuesday at the ICM of Public Health.” minister of defense liked purple, 31st Triennial Congress in “I tell all midwives, ‘please or liked pink?” John Sopko, the Toronto, Canada. believe in your ability and believe Rabia-i-Balkhi Hospital special inspector general, told USA ICM President Frances Day- in your power,’” she said. Pule Bagh-e- Umomi TODAY in an interview. “Are we Stirk and Save the Children “The midwife is the first going to buy pink uniforms for President and CEO Patricia Erb person to touch the mother and 070263672 soldiers and not ask questions? jointly presented the awards. baby. Midwives must believe in That’s insane. This is just simply Every day in Afghanistan, 188 themselves so they can help and Khairkhana Hospital stupid on its face. We wasted $28 women and their babies die due to support the mother and baby. It's million of taxpayers’ money in the complications of pregnancy or very important.” 0799-321007 name of fashion, because the childbirth. It means 68,500 deaths Loveluck Mwasha during her 2401352 defense minister thought that that each year, 70 percent or more of 30 years as a midwife providing pattern was pretty. So if he which are preventable with proven quality care for mothers and thought pink or chartreuse was it, and effective interventions. newborns in Tanzania. Indira Gandhi Children would we have done that?” In Tanzania, 257 women and She has also been a “steadfast For years, Sopko’s office has their babies die due to advocate for and mentor” to Hospital, Wazir Akbar scalded the Pentagon for complications of pregnancy or midwives through her work on the squandering tens of millions of childbirth which mean 93,800 board of the Tanzania Nursing and Khan, Kabul 2301372 dollars of the $66 billion Congress deaths each year, 70 percent or Midwifery Council and at the Aga has appropriated to train, equip more of which are preventable with Khan Hospital and University Ibn-e- Seena and house Afghan security forces. proven and effective interventions. School of Nursing and Midwifery. Wednesday’s installment on Midwives are seen as the single “My work is an opportunity Pul-e-Artan, Kabul uniforms was particularly most important cadre for to advocate for better support and pungent, noting that special preventing maternal and newborn training of midwives,” Mwasha 2100359 tailoring — zippers instead of deaths and stillbirths. said. “We work with stakeholders buttons — boosted the cost of KABUL: In Afghanistaninfo-icon Population Registration obtain NIC or just confirm their Especially in humanitarian to help them appreciate midwives’ Wazir Akbar Khan uniforms of already dubious value. where its own citizens go through Department, said fake Tazkeras NICs are valid. contexts and for poor or hard-to- role in supporting women’s The report’s release comes as a lengthy and complex process to were distributed in the past but A resident of Bagrami district reach populations, midwives reproductive health, from Hospital Defense Secretary Jim Mattis get a National Identity Card (NIC) now the issue had been overcome. of Kabul, Javid getting the ID card provide the majority of immediate community groups to members of 2301741, 2301743 considers sending thousands more also known as Tazkera, some He said they introduced more was a difficult job. He complained care to mothers and newborns, parliament.” U.S. troops to bolster beleaguered foreigners can easily obtain this strict measures for applicants who about the presence of middlemen often without support, materials, The ICM President said the Afghan forces in what has become document and become the Afghan were obliged to obtain Tazkera in and people having connections in training, or recognition. needs of midwifery across multiple Ali Abad America’s longest war. Afghan citizen. the presence of a family elder. the office and said: “A lot of deals Save the Children has partnered settings – humanitarian, troops face a resurgent Taliban Pajhwok Afghan News in a He said the authority of NIC are done here, there are many for with ICM since 2005 to marginalised, or hard to reach – are Shahrara, Kabul insurgency, an offshoot of the survey found that difficulties in distribution officers’ authority had people who have relations with recognise midwives who have remarkably similar. 2100439 Islamic State (ISIS), and other getting a Tazkera existed in every been increased in Jalalabad city and officers, some people pay money made a difference in their countries “Both Loveluck and Amina are terrorist groups. part of the country, especially in districts and the move helped in bribe to get their work done by championing improved policies working for the same goals in very The Pentagon has spent $93 Kabul, Herat and Nangarhar resolve the problem to most extent. fast.” for funding and training skilled different settings: for the Malalai Maternity million on the uniforms since 2007. provinces. Pahlawan said he held Kabul population registration birth attendants; improving recognition of their work, Hospital Switching to a camouflage pattern In Herat, some residents meetings with NIC distribution department head Hamayon training, mentoring, and supportive policies, and the owned by the U.S. military could believe the insecure border with officers in districts every month Mohtat did not reject foreign supportive supervision; or making training and resources they need 2201377/ 2301743 save taxpayers as much as $71 Iran provides an opportunity to and advised them against issuing nationals were issued Afghan NIC, an impact at scaling up midwifery to enable mothers to give birth million over the next decade, the foreigners to come to Afghanistan NIC in absentia Officials of but said there was no clear at the national or regional level. safely and their newborns to get a inspector general found. and make Tazkera by introducing Wadan organization in Nangarhar evidence to prove it. Amina Sultani has been a healthy start in life,” she said. Banks The Pentagon, in its written themselves as Afghans. These also said their supervision helped “Our detective organs strictly “steadfast advocate and leader” in Save the Children President response, didn’t quibble with the foreigners after obtaining the reduce corruption in the province’s watch the dangers coming from our the field of midwifery since 2012, said she was “impressed” by the Da Afghanistan Bank findings. Instead, in a letter to Afghan citizenship apply for population border provinces, but we have not working with the Kabul Medical level of interest in the awards this 2100302, 2100303 Sopko, the military acknowledged asylum in European countries. registration department. received any evidence to prove a University, the Afghan Midwives year. Of the more than 50 the need for a cost-benefit analysis Noor Mohammad Zarifi, a Wadan has also installed a foreign national is given Afghan ID Association (AMA), and the nominations from 18 countries, “to determine whether there is a tribal elder from Shindad district, complaint box in the Population card,” he added. Afghan Midwifery and Nursing Erb said, “It’s heartening to see Bakhtar Bank more effective alternative, told Pajhwok Afghan News Registration Department enabling He said many government and Council, Save the children said. this clear evidence of midwives 0776777000 considering both operational Iranians used to enter Afghanistan people to share their complaints non-government offices in Herat In her current role at the speaking up and making a environment and cost.” and obtain citizenship due to the with the organization. confirmed identity of a person Ministry of Public Health, Sultani difference in policies and practices Azizi Bank No camouflage for bad lack of security on the border. Shamsul Haq Hashamzai, a before he was issued an ID card. is “deeply committed” to that affect midwifery and the 0799 700900 decisions Reaction to Sopko’s Naseer Ahmad, a resident of representative of the organization, About fake NICs, he said: empowering midwives as leaders conditions under which midwives findings was swift and sharp. Shindad district, said getting said they visited the department “There are too many fake NICs, in health policy and programs. work.” The ICM is highlighting Pashtany Bank You’d think the Pentagon Tazkera was an easy job as the every week to help reduce we recover many of them on a daily She helped establish the first some of the challenges midwifery would have had a good handle on applicant needed to bring along problems there. basis and we have introduced many direct-entry midwifery bachelor’s faces at the policy and facility level 2102908, 2103868 how to pick the right camouflage two or three witnesses. Noor Agha, 25, a resident of people in such cases to the judicial degree in Afghanistan and taught this week at its 2017 Triennial for uniforms,” Sen. Chuck “The applicant offers bribe to Kama district of Nangarhar, who organs.” courses in the program. Congress in Toronto. (bdnews24) Air Services Grassley, the Iowa Republican and the district officer and finds two was waiting in front of the A number of the population senior member of the Budget and witnesses and obtains Tazkera no department, told Pajhwok that he registration department officers Safi Airways Finance committees, said in a matter from which country he is.” had submitted his ID card for were also among those introduced statement. “Instead, the Defense Syed Abdul Karim, the confirmation to the department, to the judicial organs, said Mohtat, 020 22 22 222 Department gave up control of the administrative chief of Ghoryan but his ID card went missing in adding 400 fake NICs had been purchase and spent an extra $28 district, said he two persons who the department. seized over the past eight months. Ariana million on the wrong pattern just tried to make fake Tazkera arrested “I gave my ID card three weeks About slowness in their work, because someone in Afghanistan by police last year. He cited two ago for confirmation, but the he said too much applicants, 020-2100270 liked it. It’s embarrassing and an reasons why foreigners obtained officers there told me today that shortage of personnel and affront to U.S. taxpayers. Those Afghan NIC --- to promote my ID car has gone missing,” he incomplete information provided Kam Air who wasted money on the wrong insurgency or get citizenship in said. by the applicants were reasons camouflage uniforms seem to have European countries. Agha said a number of behind the slow process. 0799974422 lost sight of their common sense.” A local official, who wished to middlemen were active fleecing “Around 64,000 people daily The decision to buy the go unnamed, said some members applicants and creating problems visit this department from different Hotels woodland-pattern uniform dates to of the Provincial Council (PC) had for the population registration provinces. We have 90 workers in 2007. For the previous five years, approved Tazkera applications for department. the center, around 6,000 people Safi Landmark Afghan soldiers had been issued a some people who were not Sediqullah, a resident of Sayed visit the office for obtaining and “hodgepodge” of uniforms donated Afghans. Karam district of southeastern confirming their NICs or other 020-2203131 from several nations, according to But the PC rejected the Paktia province, said he along with related services,” Mohtat said. the report. Early in 2007, the allegation. PC member Mehdi his family had recently returned He blamed people for using SERENA Afghan Defense Ministry decided Hadid said: “No foreigner has been from Pakistaninfo-icon. middlemen and relatives or it needed a “new and distinctive approved by the local council as “We need ID cards for school, following illegal ways in order to 0799654000 uniform” to set the Afghan army eligible for Tazkera. Some Afghans we are wandering around here for get their work finished earlier. apart. who live in Iran since a long time the last four days but no one is Distribution of e-NIC would help New Rumi Restaurant The United States is not may be helping the Iranians in helping us,” he said. prevent fake ID cards, he said. winning in Afghanistan, Defense obtaining the Afghan NIC.” Similarly, people in the capital Government officials earlier 0776351347 Secretary Jim Mattis told Farhad Jilani, the governor’s Kabul also say they face huge had said distribution of e-NIC Congress on Tuesday, saying he spokesman, he could not rule out problems in obtaining NIC. Large would reduce many criminal Internet Services was crafting a new war strategy to issuance of ID cards to foreigners crowds of people gather in front activities. However, years have brief lawmakers about by mid-July but they had not yet received any of Kabul population registration passed but the e-ID cards are yet UA Telecom that is widely expected to call for complaints in this regard. department to correct their names, to be distributed. 0796701701 / 0796702702 thousands more U.S. troops Time He said issuing Tazkera to In February 2007, U.S. foreigners was against the law and officials training the Afghan army anybody found guilty of doing so In September 2016, the Cato Institute Exchange Rate cruised the internet for camouflage would be punished. did a study of the threat posed by patterns. In an email, the officials The Population Registration terrorists and found that since 9/11, an 1.00 USD “ran across” camouflage from a Department Head, Khawaja average of one American per year has company called HyperStealth and Hekmatullah Habibi, said he daily died at the hands of foreign-born 67.60AFN showed them to Defense Minister handled two or three cases of fake terrorists. Six a year have died if you Abdul Rahim Wardak. He “liked Tazkera. include attacks by domestic terrorists. At present, our war on terrorism 1000.00 IRR what he saw,” the report says. He said: “Some people who 17.90AFN By May, Wardak had selected had made duplicate stamps for includes sending troops to Afghanistan. the “Forest” pattern, and U.S. fake Tazkeras were arrested and After 9/11 we invaded Afghanistan to officials made the decision to buy referred to the judiciary.” He said capture Osama Bin Laden and punish 1,364,602 uniforms and 88,010 it was disappointing that some the Taliban for harboring terrorists. 1.00 UAE extra pairs of pants “without Afghans helped foreigners obtain Sixteen years later we are still fighting 18.40AFN conducting any formal testing to Tazkeras. in Afghanistan, where 2,350 American determine the pattern's “If an Afghan brings a foreigner soldiers have died and 20,000 have been effectiveness for use in and introduce him as his son or injured. The cost is $3 billion a month. 1.00 EUR Afghanistan,” according to the brother, then we can do nothing Our never-ending war in Afghanistan 74.20AFN report. The report, however, raises and should give them the Tazkera,” has become largely irrelevant to the questions about the utility of forest said Habibi. nature of the terrorist threat. It is true camouflage in a country that “on He said distribution of that at some time in the future a 1000.00 INR foreign-born fanaticmay drive a pickup the whole is dry, falling within the electronic identity cards would 1030.00AFN Desert or Desert Steppe climate help resolve fraud in Takzara truck into a crowd of people in a major classification,” according to the issuance to a great extent. American city, but it is not likely the National Climatic Data Center. In eastern Nangarhar province, war in Afghanistan would have deterred 1000.00 PKR (USATODAY) Hafeez Pahlawan, head of the him. (DESMOINESREGISTER) 635.00AFN THURSDAY . JUNE 22, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES

Foreign Affairs Adviser Sartaj Aziz has stated that former Army Chief General (r) Raheel Sharif was offi- cially not appointed as head of Saudi-led military alliance and that he must come back voluntarily. He stated this while briefing the For- eign Affairs Committee of Senate on Saudi-Qatar conflict, adding that Pakistan has decided to remain neutral in the ongoing Middle East crisis. He also said that Pakistan will not get itself involved in mat- ters of other states adding that Pa- kistan will continue to play an ac- tive role in resolving the crisis. Meanwhile, Senator Shiblee Faraz was of the view that Raheel Sharif must not be called back since the move will effect Pakistan-Sau- di relations. “50% of foreign re- serves come from Middle Eastern countries sent by overseas Paki- stanis,” he mentioned. Raheel Sharif was selected last year by Riyadh as the commander of the Saudi-led alliance of Mus- lim-majority countries aimed at counter-terrorism. However, this raised concerns among politicians and the army alike that Pakistan was becoming too involved in an organisation that excluded Iran and Iraq, where the government is pre- dominantly Shia. (Tribune) Bangladesh Tamil Diaspora organization issues tender to reiterates its call for import 50,000 international judges in Sri Lanka's tonnes of rice transitional justice mechanism DHAKA, June 21 Bangladesh's highs in recent months. state grains buyer on Wednesday Separately, Ataur Rahman, issued its fourth international ten- additional secretary at the food der since May, looking to import ministry, told Reuters last week, 50,000 tonnes of parboiled rice as that the country would import it grapples with depleted stocks 200,000 tonnes of white rice at and record local prices. $430 a tonne and 50,000 tonnes of The deadline for offers is July parboiled rice at $470 a tonne from 9, with the rice to be shipped with- Vietnam in a government-to-gov- in 40 days of signing any deal, a ernment deal. Jovago, a hotel booking platform Manager of Jovago Bangladesh, he senior official at the country's state Those rates are sharply higher of Rocket Internet, appointed was working at Robi Axiata Ltd as grains buyer said, declining to be than what it has been paying Mehraz Mueed as the new Coun- Brand & Market Communications identified. through previous tenders. Bang- try Manager of Jovago Bang- Manager. Mr. Mueed has over 9 The step comes as the govern- ladesh is buying 50,000 tonnes of ladesh. Prior to Mr. Mehraz years of experience in FMCG & ment is set to slash tax on rice im- white rice at $406.48 a tonne and Mueed’s appointment as Country Telecommunications Industry. ports after flash floods hit local 100,000 tonnes of parboiled rice output, plunging state reserves to at $427.85 and $445.11 a tonne 10-year lows. through tenders. Growing demand from Bang- The government is also in talks ladesh will help stoke Asian pric- with Thailand and India to import Two held with es that have already hit multi-year rice to replenish reserves. for Victim and Witness Protection (Reuters) The London-based Tamil Diaspo- force. "Problems related to lan- ra organization, the Global Tamil guage are very serious and have a the report stressed: 'Victim and Forum (GTF) today reiterated its very serious effect on justice and witness protection will continue rare Himalayan call to include international judges on the likelihood of obtaining a fair to be a determining issue in the in the proposed transitional jus- process if you belong to the Tamil context of common crimes, abuses tice mechanism after a damaging community," he said. On the Pre- and violations committed by mem- herb Kirajadi Adivasis in India report by the former UN Special vention of Terrorism Act, the re- bers of the security forces, as well Rapporteur on the independence port points out 'The Act, adopted as in the context of transitional jus- of judges and lawyers, Mónica in 1979, imposes severe restric- tice mechanisms that have been losing battle Pinto was tabled at the 35th ses- tions on courts' jurisdiction and created, such as the Office of Miss- worth Rs 18 lakh sion of the UN Human Rights authority to prevent abusive de- ing Persons, or that will be estab- Council. The report prepared by tention and torture and seriously lished, such as a truth-seeking against their own Pinto, on her mission to Sri Lanka undermines the fundamental right mechanism or specialized court.' from April 29 to May 7 last year, of defendants to a fair trial. The Calling for the creation of tabled by the current Rapporteur, continuation of a normative frame- meaningful and participatory tran- Diego García-Sayán at the 35th work that contributes to violations sitional justice mechanisms, the governments: session of the UN Human Rights of fundamental human rights can- report concluded 'Building a jus- Council, was highly critical of the not be justified.' Referring to Per- tice system that all sectors of so- Sri Lankan justice system. "Such sisting Impunity, the report states: ciety will trust and be able to rely Pinarayi Vijayan scathing assessment vindicates the 'The failure to hold perpetrators on to defend and enforce their rights repeated calls by the Global Tamil accountable for gross human rights will take time. Bold steps need to Forum (GTF) on the need for the violations, serious violations of be taken, as a sign of the authori- inclusion of international judges in humanitarian law and internation- ties' commitment to address the Sri Lanka's transitional justice pro- al crimes in Sri Lanka has long been atrocities of the past and, above cesses," the GT said in a statement documented. Furthermore, while all, the structures that allowed such today. Mr. García-Sayán said al- the conflict lasted, there was vir- atrocities to happen.' "While it is though the armed conflict was con- tual impunity for any abuse com- commendable on the part of the cluded in 2009, very deep wounds mitted by the police or the securi- Government of Sri Lanka to have could still be seen in the judicial ty forces. Impunity is so wide- facilitated the country visit by the Two men of Nepali origin were held ly Rs 18 lakh in the international system. Quoting the report, he said spread that it has become a normal Special Rapporteur, it is impor- in Chamoli district after being market, he said. there was a lack of equal represen- occurrence, thereby contributing to tant for Sri Lanka to reflect on the found in possession of 1.25 kg of Also known as Himalayan vi- tation of minority groups in the shattering the public's confidence findings of the UN body," the GTF Kirajadi, a rare Himalayan herb, agra, Kirajadi or Yarsagambu is a prosecution services and police in its judiciary.' Outlining the need said. (CNFH) worth around Rs 18 lakh in the herb found at a height of 3,300 international market. Vir Bahadur metres up to 4000 metres in the and Lok Bahadur Shahi, who hail Himalayan regions of Nepal, Bhu- from Jumla district of Nepal, were tan, India and Tibet. Rich in me- arrested yesterday following raids dicinal qualities, the herb is much Imran Khan took my speech conducted in different police sta- in demand internationally and is tion areas and 1.25 kg of Kirajadi used for treating impotency. Visakhapatnam: Kerala chief min- also called Yarsagambu was recov- (This article has not been edit- tution," he said. Citing the case of ered from their possession, ed by DNA's editorial team and is ister Pinarayi Vijayan said that adivasis of Bastar region in Chhat- though the adivasis fought against out of context: Nehal Hashmi Chamoli district police said. auto-generated from an agency tisgarh, the Kerala chief minister This quantity of the herb feed.) the British and against exploita- said the neo-liberal policy of the tion, they have been losing battle seized from the duo is worth near- (Hindustan Times) government is allowing the capi- ISLAMABAD: Senator Nehal and not anyone else. "The entire answering respondent in case pun- against their own governments. talists to move into forest land and Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vi- Hashmi, who was recently ousted record provided to the answering ishable under section 189, 288 and adivasi villages and till date 14 cor- from ruling Pakistan Muslim respondent (Nehal Hashmi) does 505 PPC," the reply stated. The jayan. PTIKerala chief minister porate companies have entered the Pinarayi Vijayan. PTI League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Tues- not attract any penal action against reply contended that during the Bastar region in the name of min- day accused Pakistan Tehreek-e- his as no act of contempt appears hearing of the case in court, a lot of UN chief appoints Sri Adivasis played a major role ing. "The security forces in the in the fight against the colonial rule Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan of out from this material," it said. The PTI workers were present in or- name of fighting against the mao- taking his speech out of context former senator, while expressing der to attack him and some work- Lankan as his Envoy on Youth and the feudal system but their ists, are evicting the adivasis to efforts, sacrifices have been for- and ‘misguiding’ the court. Nehal his reservations, stated that despite ers wearing black coats used abu- facilitate the private companies to Hashmi, in his 21-page reply to the fact that the Attorney General sive language and tried to scuffle gotten by the successive govern- set up their industries. As a result ments that ruled the country since the contempt notice, contended of Pakistan (AGP) was appointed with Nehal. "A deep conspiracy is United Nations Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres appointed the adivasis are getting killed in the before the apex court through his as prosecutor in this case, he acted being hatched against the respon- independence, said Vijayan ad- crossfire of naxals and the police," 27-year-old Jayathma Wickramanayake of Sri Lanka - who played dressing the inaugural meeting of counsel Advocate Hashmat Habib as AGP and sent a letter to the dent (Nehal Hashmi) in order to Vijayan said. The colonial policy that an out of context statement prosecutor general, Government of harm his reputation and career, and a key role in transforming the youth development sector at the Adivasi Adhikar Rashtriya Manch of displacement which the adiva- national level - as his Envoy on Youth. "Ms. Wickramanayake is in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday. from his speech was posted on the Sindh, for registration of an FIR this act falls within the definitions sis faced for decades before the In- social media to damage his reputa- against him. "It is misuse of au- of Prevention of Electronic Crimes also credited with having established the 'Hashtag Generation,' a Stating that the adivasis are the dependence is still continuing, he large civic and political engagement movement of young people. most exploited lot in the country, tion as well as career, adding that a thority, causing miscarriage of jus- Act, 2016, and other penal laws of said, adding, for them Indian gov- deliberate campaign was being car- tice. It is for this Hon Court to Pakistan," it stated. "It is neces- She has also represented and motivated global youth develop- Vijayan said the governments made ernment is no different from the ment at the international level since the age of 21, including at the no effort to improve their lot. ried out against him by his politi- determine the conduct of the pros- sary to maintain the authority, British. cal rivals. The reply stated that ecutor as well as attorney general prestige, honour and dignity of the UN, such as in the declaration of World Youth Skills Day," a UN "Their lands have been encroached "Not only the lands, the adi- statement said. Presently working as an officer of the Sri Lanka by the multi-national companies the out-of-context statement was which amounts to make the re- Superior Courts that everyone in- vasis are losing their identity, cul- treated as commission of criminal spondent (Nehal) victim of dou- volved in lowering down it should Administrative Service, Ms. Wickramanayake previously served and industries for mining and quar- ture and language. They became rying and the government on its offence, adding that no act of con- ble jeopardy on the one hand and be dealt with severely," the reply as Secretary to the Secretary General of the Parliament of Sri more vulnerable to exploitation and tempt had been committed by the on the other hand the prosecutor stated, adding that in the instant Lanka (2016-2017) as well as a Senator at the Sri Lankan Youth part diluted the Forest Rights Act there is no security to their wom- and the provisions under the fifth senator who had already clarified is acting as a party on the basis of case those who have in fact caused Parliament (2013-2015). Ms. Wickramanayake will succeed Ah- en and children," Vijayan said. that he was referring to politicians the same material involving the contempt of the authority. mad Alhendawi of Jordan. (COLOMBOPAGE) and sixth schedule of the Consti- (AP) THURSDAY . JUNE 22, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES News-in-Brief S u sp ect in foiled Islamophobia Canada: B r u ssels a tt a ck wa s growing Anti-terror threat in law beefs up 3 6 -yea r -old M or occa n , cyber threat Europe, US powers a u t h or it ies sa y

New anti-terror laws introduced Tuesday include a beefed-up se- curity force that would be able to launch cyber attacks against ter- rorist groups and other govern- ments. Currently, the Communi- cations Security Establishment Expert warns that (CSE) does not have the power to act outside Canadian govern- When father-of-five Makram Ali ment networks to combat cyber left Ramadan prayers on Monday threats, Global News reported. Arab countries night, he had no idea he was about It is just one measure in the new to become the latest Muslim die legislation that is designed to pro- on the streets of Europe or the U.S., tect the privacy rights of Canadi- where figures show a rising wave ans while enhancing national se- have adopted of Islamophobia has taken hold. curity, the government said on its The 51-year-old was walking with website. The changes come after other worshippers through the the federal government solicited streets of Finsbury Park, north opinions from the public. “Ca- BRUSSELS — A potentially deadly Israeli settlement London, when he collapsed and nadians were clear in the consul- terrorist bombing at a central Brus- was hit by a van that had allegedly tation that they expect their sels train station was averted after been deliberately driven into the rights and freedoms to be pro- a nail-packed device in a bag failed crowd. He died in his daughter’s tected at the same time as their to fully detonate, a Belgian prose- claims arms and 11 other Muslims were security,” Public Safety Minis- cutor said Wednesday, a day after A Palestinian researcher on settle- built all over the West Bank and injured in what is being treated as ter Ralph Goodale said in a writ- the attack at the crowded rail hub. ment affairs has warned that the East Jerusalem occupied since a terrorist incident by British po- ten statement. “The measures A 36-year-old Moroccan national Israeli government has succeeded June 1967. Read: ‘The Jewish peo- lice. For many observers, the at- introduced today reflect that ex- who lived in Brussels attempted in convincing some Arab and re- ple will never give up any part of tack was the latest incident in pectation and strengthen Cana- the attack, which started at 8:39 gional forces to adopt its claims Israel’s land,’ insists minister which Muslims have been target- da’s ability to address evolving p.m. Tuesday, prosecutor Eric Van regarding settlement construction Israel, insists Khaliliya, tries ed in Europe and the U.S. Accord- threats.” The legislation creates der Sypt said. The man, identified in the occupied West Bank. to circumvent the will of the inter- ing to Tell MAMA, a U.K.-based the National Security and Intelli- only by his initials, O.Z., was Suhail Khaliliya told Quds national community by claiming group that monitors Islamophobic gence Review Agency that will known to police but had no previ- No one was hurt during the at- tation was reopened Wednesday Press that the greatest danger to- that it does not establish new set- incidents, there has been a sharp oversee Canada’s security and in- ously discovered terrorist ties, the tack apart from the suspect. He morning, he said. And a concert by day is represented in the positions tlements, but merely expands ex- rise in anti-Muslim attacks follow- telligence services to ensure citi- prosecutor said. He was shot dead lived in the Brussels area of Mo- Coldplay that is expected to draw taken by some European and Arab isting blocs as the population ing the May 2013 murder of Brit- zen’s rights are protected from after he shouted “Allahu akbar” — lenbeek, which was also home to large crowds Wednesday evening countries which have adopted the grows. The Israeli Central Bureau ish soldier Lee Rigby in southeast unnecessary harassment under Arabic for “God is great” — and several of the men involved in the will be supplemented with extra Israeli view that settlements are not of Statistics revealed in a report London by two radicalized attack- the banner of terror investiga- tried to attack a soldier in the sta- March 2016 double attack in Brus- security. But in a possible mea- an obstacle to peace. All of Israel’s on Monday that the number of ers. Subsequent terrorist incidents tions. The legislation also more tion, Van der Sypt said. Authori- sels that claimed 32 victims at the sure of security concerns, police settlements are illegal under inter- settlement units constructed in the around the world have also con- clearly defines “terrorist propa- ties said the attack in a crowded Brussels airport and a subway sta- closed several streets midday national law. According to the re- occupied West Bank has increased tributed to rising levels of Islamo- ganda” – a vague term coined in Brussels station could have been tion. Searches continued Wednes- Wednesday around Antwerp’s searcher, international political by 70 per cent over the past year. phobia, according to the monitor- legislation passed by the previ- far worse if the explosives had ful- day in Molenbeek. The foiled at- central train station, and a large- changes and the positions taken on On 23 December last year, the ing group. Data on hate crimes tar- ous Conservative government. ly detonated. The suspect first at- tack came on a continent that has scale search appeared to be under- settlements encourage the Israelis UN Security Council passed a res- geting Muslims from the Metro- tempted to detonate his bag, set- been hit repeatedly by terror in re- way, Belgian media reported. There to continue to build and expand olution calling for the immediate politan Police, which polices ting off a “partial explosion” as he cent weeks. Just Monday, there was no immediate indication them. This comes at a time when and complete cessation of settle- Greater London and is the U.K.’s Turkish ran toward a group of people in was a failed car attack on the whether the search was terror-re- the Israeli government pays no ment activities in the Palestinian largest police service, shows a in- the mezzanine level of the station Champs-Elysees in Paris. Earlier lated. Elsewhere in Europe, there crease since 2014. In that year, 623 heed to international laws and con- territories. such offenses were reported, a fig- foreign that descends to the tracks, Van der this month there was an attack in was ongoing concern about Islam- ventions which stress the illegali- The Israeli has ignored this Sypt said. The bag caught fire, and London. But Belgian authorities ic State threats. Spain’s Interior ure that nearly doubled to 1,221 ty of any country moving its own resolution, as it has ignored doz- last year. Sharp increase in anti- minister the suspect dropped it and ran to- left their national terrorism threat Ministry said Wednesday that au- population onto territory acquired ens of others, and continues to ward the tracks. Then the bag ex- level unchanged, indicating they do thorities detained a suspected Muslim hate crimes in US in 2016 by war in order to change the de- build its colony-settlements. Explosion of hate ploded “more violently,” Van der not believe another attack is immi- member of the Islamic State and mography. Israeli settlements are (AP) visits Japan Sypt said, but it still failed to fully The Muslim community has nent. The Belgian government is two other Moroccan citizens. The also seen a spike in abuse and at- ignite the canisters of gas that were determined to “face a terrorist sit- suspect possessed manuals about tacks since the U.K. voted to leave Turkish Foreign Minister Mev- contained within. Nails were also uation in Europe and not only in suicide attacks and is believed to the EU last year. “The statistics lut Cavusoglu has begun an offi- packed into the bag, he said. The Belgium head on, and not to let have been in contact with mem- paint a profoundly bleak picture suspect was not wearing an explo- ourselves be intimidated,” Belgian bers of the Islamic State in Syria Sudan agrees to cial visit to Japan by meeting rep- of the explosion of anti-Muslim resentatives of the business and sives-laden belt, Van der Sypt said, Prime Minister Charles Michel and Iraq, the ministry said in a hate both online and on our streets, tourism sectors in the country's contrary to an initial eyewitness told reporters after convening his statement. with visibly Muslim women be- capital on Wednesday. Cavuso- account from a railway official. security advisers. Public transpor- (WP) represent Yemen’s ing disproportionately targeted by glu met with a delegation of busi- cowardly hatemongers,” Tell ness representatives under the MAMA Chairman Shahid Malik chairmanship of the chief execu- interests in Qatar said following the referendum. tive officer of Mitsubishi Elec- Migrant deaths in Mediterranean in According to The Guardian news- tric Corporation, Kenichiro Ya- paper, which cited police sources, manishi, in Tokyo. The Turkish anti-Muslim hate crimes surged in minister later participated in a 2017 pass 2,000 mark on World the aftermath of the Manchester roundtable meeting with the rep- Arena bombing and London Bridge resentatives of travel agencies to attack in May and June. There develop tourism opportunities Refugee Day after new boat disasters were 139 Islamophobic attacks in between Turkey and Japan. Ca- Manchester a week after the sui- vusoglu also visited the Yunus cide bombing that killed 22 con- Emre Institute, Turkey’s non- cert-goers, including children. profit organization, which pro- There were 25 such incidents the motes the country’s language and previous week, the newspaper re- culture abroad. He also visited the ported. A “short-term spike” was Tokyo Mosque and met with reported in London before the representatives of the Turkish Finsbury Park attack. This rise in and Muslim communities. Also Islamophobia has been echoed known as "Tokyo Camii", it was around Europe. In France, which completed in 1938 by a Turkish is home to western Europe’s larg- community from Kazan (Rus- est Muslim population, anti-Mus- sia), but fell into disrepair. A ma- lim attacks rose dramatically after jor reconstruction operation was the January 2015 Charlie Hebdo completed by Turkish architect attacks and the killing of 130 peo- Muharrem Hilmi Senalp in 2000 ple in Paris the following Novem- with help from the Tokyo Turk- ber. “The rise of Islamophobic acts ish Association. Cavusoglu's in response to the attacks demon- strates a confusion between ter- two-day visit is the first trip More than 2,000 migrants have matised by what had happened, It has claimed more than 2,000 lives from the Turkish Foreign Minis- The officially-recognised Yemeni would continue to seek to resolve rorism and Islam,” the Collective died attempting treacherous boat and exhausted,” said IOM spokes- since January, according to UNH- government has requested Sudan the rift between the sides diplo- Against Islamophobia in France try to Japan in 14 years. crossings to Europe so far this man Flavio Di Giacomo, adding CR figures, sparking fresh appeals (CNN) represent Yemen’s interests in the matically and would make inten- said in a 2016 report. According to year, following three more ship- that motor thefts had caused sev- for enhanced rescue operations and State of Qatar, the Sudanese For- sive efforts to find a political solu- the collective, 764 Islamophobic wrecks announced on World Ref- eral recent disasters. Another boat the introduction of safe and legal eign Ministry revealed yesterday. tion to the crisis. Al-Bashir said at incidents were recorded in 2014, ugee Day. The UN Refugee Agen- was carrying at least 85 people alternatives for a record 65.6 mil- In a statement, the ministry the time he would “work to spare which rose to 905 the following cy (UNHCR) said 129 asylum from Syria and North Africa, in- lion displaced people around the confirmed that Foreign Minister, the region from moving into nega- year, an 18.5 percent rise. The South Sudan seekers were missing and presumed cluding families with children, world. “More efforts are needed Ibrahim Ghandour, had received a tive directions,” and explained that number of physical attacks on dead after a dinghy launched by when it broke and two and sank to address the root causes behind letter from his Yemeni counterpart, Sudan was keen to see diplomatic Muslims leapt by 150 percent in no longer in smugglers in Libya started taking on Monday. these movements of people to Lib- Abdul Malik Al-Maklafi, and relations in the Arab region and the the same period, from 22 to 55. on water and sank, leaving only A third shipwreck is feared to ya, including by solving conflicts agreed to represent Yemen “based Gulf area return to normal as soon Mosque attacks four survivors from sub-Saharan have left at least seven people dead, and reducing poverty,” said a on the strong ties that bind the as possible. Earlier this month, In its report on 2015, there famine Africa. Two rescued Sudanese men with survivors including a pregnant spokesperson for the agency. The Sudanese and Yemeni peoples.” seven Arab countries: Saudi Ara- were 419 reported acts of discrim- told the International Organisation woman taken to Sicily. The UNH- UN and humanitarian groups have Meanwhile in Riyadh, Saudi King bia, UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Yemen, ination, 39 assaults and 25 acts of vandalism against places of wor- South Sudan is no longer classi- for Migration (IOM) the boat had CR said the disasters were a re- been raising mounting concerns Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz yesterday Mauritania and Comoros cut off been at sea for several hours when minder of the “grave dangers” fac- over increased EU support for the met Sudanese President Omar Al- diplomatic ties with Qatar accus- ship across France. Germany, fied as being in famine following which also the second-largest an increase in aid, a UN-backed a group of Libyans described as ing people forced to flee their coun- fragile Libyan Government of Na- Bashir at the Safa Palace in Mak- ing it of supporting terrorism and “pirates” approached in a speed- tries by war and persecution. Of tional Accord (GNA). The UK is kah. The meeting was part of Iran. Muslim population in the EU, in- report says. boat and stole their motor. Pass- almost 83,000 migrants who have among countries training its coast- cluding a significant Turkish com- However, the Integrated Sudan’s efforts to mediate between Doha has denied the accusa- ing Libyan fishermen rescued the arrived by sea in Europe so far in guard, while boats, equipment and the Gulf states. Last week, during tions saying it was facing a “cam- munity, has also seen a rise in anti- Food Security Phase Classifica- pair along with two Nigerian men 2017, the vast majority have millions of euros have been hand- Muslim sentiment. This is mir- tion (IPC) report says 1.7 mil- a meeting in Khartoum, Al-Bashir paign of fabrications and lies” who were the only other survivors, crossed the Central Mediterranean ed over in efforts to slow cross- confirmed to the Qatari Minister aimed at hampering its indepen- rored in the rise of the PEGIDA lion people are still facing emer- and put them on another migrant between Libya and Italy – now the ings. movement. In its 2016 European gency levels of hunger, one step of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan dent foreign policy stance. boat. “They were in shock, trau- deadliest sea passage in the world. (BBC) Bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, that Sudan (AP) Islamophobia Report, the Anka- below famine. ra-based SETA think tank used fig- The famine, announced in ures from the Turkish-Islamic February, was the first be de- Union for Religious Affairs, which clared anywhere in the world oversees the majority of mosques since 2011. in Germany, to show a rise in Isla- Armed conflict, low har- mophobia. In 2013, the union re- vests and soaring food prices corded 12 attacks on German have been blamed. Venezuela focus of OASmeeting in Mexico mosques, escalating rapidly to 73 Tens of thousands of peo- in 2014 and 77 in 2015. A study ple have died and millions dis- by the Bertelsmann Foundation in placed since fighting erupted in Several regional governments uting to a resolution of the Ven- reach an agreement at a meet- 2015 showed that 57 percent of the country more than three roup of 12 countries propose creation of on Tuesday urged the Organi- ezuelan crisis,” said the U.S. ing Monday on a resolution non-Muslim Germans perceived ‘contact group’ to mediate Venezuelan crisis Islam as a threat while 61 percent years ago. zation of American States Deputy Secretary of State John condemning the socialist ad- said Islam was not compatible with What is famine? (OAS) to approve the creation Sullivan in a news conference ministration of Venezuelan Western society. A poll for the The wooden bridge between of a group of countries to ad- Tuesday. President Nicolas Maduro. U.K.’s Chatham House think tank death and safety dress the political and econom- Venezuelan Foreign Minis- The document called for in February showed 55 percent of The IPC report says the people in 10 European countries numbers at risk of starvation ic crises in Venezuela. Twelve ter Delcy Rodriguez replied to the release of political prison- countries, including the U.S., critics Tuesday, calling rivals ers, the respect of human rights agreed that further migration from have increased to six million, up mainly Muslim countries should from 5.5 million last month. Mexico and Canada, called for “lapdogs of imperialism. and an election timetable, be stopped. Meanwhile, the SETA The United Nations says the OAS general assembly to "The contact group that the among others measures. report examined Islamophobia in the world is facing its biggest negotiates a draft resolution to U.S. is raising seems to me com- Twenty states voted in fa- 27 countries, including the U.K., humanitarian crisis since the end create a “contact group” to pletely unnecessary. I think the vor of the draft -- short of the France, Germany, Russia and Por- of World War Two, with a total mediate the crisis in Venezuela, only way they can impose their 23 needed. Rodriguez left the tugal. “Muslims are seen as the en- of nearly 20 million people fac- where at least 70 people have will is with their Marines, who meeting Monday before the emy ‘within’,” report editors Enes ing starvation in north-east Ni- been killed in protests in recent would be met with a sharp re- vote. Representatives from the Bayrakli and Farid Hafez said. “There is a wide consent in west- geria, Somalia and Yemen, as well weeks. “The resolution propos- sponse in Venezuela, if they 34-nation bloc will meet in Can- as South Sudan. ern societies to Muslims not being (BBC) es to create a balanced group dare, " Rodriguez said. cun until Wednesday. seen as equal citizens.” of nations interested in contrib- OAS members failed to (AP) (CNN) THURSDAY . JUNE 22, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

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Saduddin Shpoon, Dr. Sharif Fayez, Dr. Sultana Parvanta, Dr. Sharifa Sharif, cus on the murderer's "legal status" because he had a Hispanic-sounding Dr. Omar Zakhilwal, Setara Delawari, Ahmad Takal, Saboor Sarir When Nabra Hassanen's father was name, as if American citizens have asked about her murder, he told The never or would never commit such Graphic-Designers: Guardian that he did not buy the crimes! Focusing on such questions "road rage" explanation: "I don't dehumanises Nabra. It makes her Edriss Akbari, Bilal Yusufi and Basir Qazizada believe this story. I tell [sic] the de- murderer the story and finds excus- Mar ket i ng & Adver t i si ng: tective the same thing … He killed es for his actions. When three young my daughter because she is Muslim. Muslims were murdered in 2015, in- That's what I believe. That's what I Mohammad Parwiz Arian, 0708954626, 0778894038 vestigators pinned it on "a parking the hands of those who are meant lem isn't safety and security. The told him." When Muslims or peo- dispute", as if that justified the ac- ple of colour are victims of crimes, to protect them. problem is that the US needs to ac- Mailing address: P.O. Box: 371, Kabul, Afghanistan tions of their murderer, denying the "Muslims are playing the vic- knowledge there is a problem with investigators caution the public and family's narrative that Islamopho- Our Bank Accounts: Azizi Bank: 000101100258091 / 000101200895656 media to be level-headed and unbi- tim card" hate in this country and that dis- bia played a role, indicating that he It's almost futile to cite, once missing or glossing over this will only ased until all the facts are verified. was provoked and diminishing the Printed at Afghanistan Times Printing Press Commentators rush to caution view- again, exactly how much attacks embolden criminals. Calling out hate role the victims' very visible adher- against Muslims have gone up in despite "official accounts", as ers and social media followers that ence to Islam had in the crime. they shouldn't rush to judgment recent years in the US. This is be- Nabra's father and family are doing, If in fact Muslims were just play- cause a review of the facts inevita- is the only correct response to her about the motive of the murderer, ing the role of the victim, then instead focusing on blaming the vic- bly leads to a common refrain: "You murder at this moment in time. The constitution says someone like Donald J Trump, who Muslims need to stop playing the Next, communities targeted by hate tim, explaining away the hate or just used hate to win votes, wouldn't plain dismissing that Muslims are in- victim card." If in fact Muslims were groups in the US must stop apolo- have become the president of the just playing the role of the victim, gising for their very existence. Article 154: creasingly a targeted group in the US. When a former Google employ- US and other Western nations. It then someone like Donald Trump, When a Muslim is accused of a Article One Hundred Fifty-Four: The wealth of the President, Vice- ee vandalised a mosque and made who used hate to win votes, wouldn't crime, it is not necessary to bend would be fine to ask the public to alarming statements about wanting "wait for the official investigation" have become president of the US. over backwards to explain how a Presidents, Ministers, members of the Supreme Court as well as the to kill "lots of people" and hurt Anti-Muslim and anti-South Asian quarter of the world's people, who if these same commentators would blacks, Jews and Mexicans, her men- Attorney General, shall be registered, reviewed and published prior to withhold judgment on investigations hate crime levels wouldn't be the happen to ascribe to the same faith, tal illness was cited as an excuse for highest they've been since post-9/ do not support the criminal and in- when a Muslim is a perpetrator of a her actions and she got off with pro- and after their term of office by an organ established by law. crime, but that is not the case. When 11. And police wouldn't decline to humane acts of one or two people. bation after spending just four name it a hate crime when a visibly Furthermore, it is tiring to see all a Muslim is accused of a crime, me- months behind bars before her sen- dia analysts immediately begin to Muslim woman was beaten so se- the words of precaution circulating tencing. There is a trend in the US, verely by a white man that she lost on social media, particularly those report it as terrorism, without tak- and it is that our society has be- ing into account that Muslims who four teeth and ended up with facial directed at Muslim women who wear come quite adept at finding excuses fractures. It is not playing the vic- the hijab - in case it isn't clear, those commit crimes do so for the same for murderers. The black communi- reasons as other criminals - because tim card to acknowledge that hate who commit acts of hate will do so ty in America has most often been exists in the US, and that law en- not just because a woman is wearing they have no regard for laws or for on the receiving end of this disease: other human lives. This double stan- forcement officials and media out- the hijab. When two Indian men when law enforcement murder a lets are contributing to the dispro- were killed by a white man telling dard doesn't end there, though. Rath- black man or woman in cold blood, er than focusing on the loss of life portionate misrepresentation and them to "leave his country", it wasn't the resounding question isn't why misclassification of crimes against their faith that provoked him - it that the family just suffered, some this happened in the first place and had the gall to blame Nabra for be- Muslims. was that they looked different. It is why it continues to happen - it is Stop apologising misguided to assume that changing ing out late at night and for her why the black man or woman "didn't mode of dress. Others chose to vil- One of the most egregious mis- our identities and the things we hold comply with police orders", or how takes we made after Nabra's murder dear will be a deterrent to those who ify the other teenagers who were the victim's criminal past "contrib- with her for running away. Perhaps was to make reactionary calls to hate. uted to their demise", as if the vic- better protect ourselves. The prob- (Aljazeera) most chillingly, some chose to fo- tim's past justifies their murder at aving unity in all stage is the only way to get rid of cur rent challenges in the country. There is need to under stand the conspiracies of the external and internal ene- mies of peace and stability of Afghanistan that have been in villa to desterilize the so-called peace. Viewing the states-quo, the enemies in these days with inauspicious programs and deceits are making all out efforts to undermine the writ of the govern- ment, and most dangerous one to break the chain of unity among By Petras AUSTRVICIUS inter-governmental body tasked Balochistan, while the JUD contin- with countering illicit financial Hafiz Saeed. The extent of radical- ued to host numerous seminars and the Afghan masses. It is a crystal fact that this dream of the ene- transactions used to promote ter- ization was also reflected in a re- public meetings all over Pakistan. mies would be dragged to grave, and they (enemies) have al- rorism, are entrusted with this job. cent survey conducted by Gallup Thus reports from the ground in The need of the hour is for FATF Pakistan which revealed that 2 of Pakistan clearly demonstrate that ready failed in doing such evil acts. The Afghans maintained The recent ghastly terror attacks in member states to augment their every 3 Pakistanis believe that the Pakistan’s claim of having taken Kabul and London makes me won- monitoring capabilities and impose country should be governed by Sharia measures against these groups is unity all the time. It is not hyperbole because in the course of der whether such acts of violence strict sanctions on countries seen law. Hafiz Saeed was placed under only on paper, without any real history, and in every ups and downs—unity among the Afghan are fast becoming the new normal allowing terrorist/extremist groups house arrest in January 2017, along impact on their activities. in our lives. Over the last few years, to flourish on their soil, thereby with other important leaders of the It is time we accept the fact that people had and have been never come to standstill. We also kept we, as citizens of this world, have endangering world security. JUD and its front organization, the the current dispensation in Pakistan grieved for hundreds of innocent A case in point is Pakistan. It is FIF. The objective behind this move cannot take any effective action unity in every tough situation. Surly, we would have unity at the lives lost in Boston, Brussels, Paris, well known that over the last five was to assure the FATF, prior to its against these extremist groups. Such Nice, Ankara and many other cit- decades, the country’s military and plenary session in February 2017, a step would not only be thwarted future, and defiantly via unity we would conquer against the sworn ies, and have held numerous inter- security agencies have propped up that Pakistan had taken measures by the military and intelligence agen- enemies of the country. Nothing the current uncertainty, it is im- national discussions on how to tackle terror groups to serve their strate- to implement UNSC Resolution cies of that country, it would also this problem. But after each attack, gic interests, whether it is to keep 1267 with regard to UN-designated face opposition from within the sup- portant for the Afghans to keep unity and take it as only weapon as the enemy grows stronger, we Afghanistan destabilized, foment entities/individuals. After his arrest, port base of these groups and the realize that we remain as vulnerable trouble in Indian administered Kash- his deputy Hafiz Abdur Rehman country’s radicalized population. to reach the goal of peace. We are in dire need of unity. Can’t as ever. In my opinion, the lack of mir or use them as proxies to neu- Makki has continued this tirade with- Organizations like the JUD are no fight any sort of problems without this. It is a fact that united we coordination and resolve among na- tralize ethnic or minority groups out any interference from the Pa- longer viewed as terror groups in tions to deal with terrorism, an is- within Pakistan. The years of sup- kistani authorities, threatening to Pakistan, and it is considered quite would stand, and would fall if divided. We, the Afghans have sue that still fails to override nar- port received by these radical Sunni wage jihad against the NATO and normal for the country’s Minister row political and economic inter- groups from the Pakistani establish- the US. A casual glance at vernacu- for Religious Affairs Muhammad never divide in the course of conflicts, rather in every age of ests, has led us to this situation. ment, has ensured that UN pro- lar newspapers in Pakistan during Yusuf to visit (late 2016) the JUD However the writing is clear on the scribed terror groups like the Lash- the last one month would clearly headquarters in Lahore. variance, unity have been get deeper among us. The evil hands wall – unless we coordinate our ef- kar-e-Taiyabba (LeT) and its affili- show that despite Pakistan’s claims It is time the European Union that since longtime have been up in disturbing unity among Af- forts and act quickly against terror ates like the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JUD) of clamping down on the JUD/FIF and responsible Western democra- groups worldwide, irrespective of and Falah-i-Insaniat Foundation by arresting its key leaders, freezing cies come together and send a strong ghans can be eliminated only by unity. Historically, it has been where they operate, such attacks (FIF), have become so well-en- bank accounts and preventing them message to countries like Pakistan, would become as regular an occur- trenched within the country, that from collecting funds, there has been that they have zero tolerance to- proved that Afghans stood against any interference in their inter- rence as road accidents. I strongly now they also have significant sup- little visible impact on the activi- wards support to terror groups and believe that terror groups cannot port within the public. Large sec- ties of these organizations or their networks. The next plenary session nal affairs and suppressed every kind of malicious groups, fuel- become a potent force without sup- tions of the Pakistani population affiliates. All through this month of of the FATF (Valencia, June 19-23, ing conspiracies against them. Despite several times failure, the port, whether from governments or are radicalized, making it easy for Ramadan, the FIF has been distrib- 2017) provides a good opportunity institutions. Key to their sustenance terrorists to be recruited. The Paki- uting food packages worth millions for such a message to be conveyed, enemies are making more efforts to divide the Afghans through is a regular supply of finance. Thus stani government’s inaction in the of Pakistani rupees. Further, at a by bringing Pakistan back onto the the first concerted step that ought face of radical religious sentiments recent seminar in Kasur, FIF Chair- list of monitored countries. Any fail- carry out evil designs. At the same time, some regional players to be taken is to clamp down on has brought the country to a stage man Hafiz Abdur Rauf disclosed that ure to do so would only ensure that are also in this wickedness business. They are afraid of a stable terror funding networks. Various in- where a significant number of peo- his organization was carrying out people like Hafiz Saeed walk free, ternational bodies like the Finan- ple oppose the house arrest of UN- relief activities amongst Muslims in and our cities come under more ter- Afghanistan. President Ashraf Ghani has recently said that in- cial Action Task Force (FATF), the proscribed terrorist and JUD leader Burma, Syria, Gaza, Kashmir and ror attacks. surgent groups will fail in their attempt to create a divide be- tween Shia and Sunni Muslims in the country as they Afghan people remain united against terrorisms and extremism in every stage. I truly buy this statement of our president. Nothing can split us. When Kabul residents hit with back to back terrorist attacks that killed and wounded over 700, the Afghans from all over the country condoled with bereaved families. Likewise, if any heart-wrenching incidents take place in other parts of the country, the Kabul residents mourn the losses. In every harsh situation we behaved unitedly. Like that, this time we need unity more than ever. Our unity would be taken as a great slap in the face of the enemies of our peace and stability. Subscription Rates Note: The following rates will apply from January 01, 2017. 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By Suad Abdul Khabeer caught on camera and all four offic- used Twelve Years a Slave by So- ers charged were acquitted. The lomon Northup. Of course, North- harsh reality is that police shoot- up's storytelling is neither in video ings of unarmed civilians typically nor photos, yet the painstaking de- Suad Abdul Khabeer is an associate end with an acquittal or no indict- tail with which he narrates his life By Frank Barat professor of Anthropology and African ment at all, yet even in the instanc- as an enslaved person could have American Studies at Purdue University. es where the officers do receive jail the same impact. Yet, enslaved nar- Frank Barat is a human rights activist based in time, these are not open-and-shut ratives such as his were not seen as London, UK and is coordinator of the Russell cases where jurors seem compelled compelling evidence at the time. In Tribunal on Palestine. his ID, and not his legally owned by video evidence of police miscon- fact, Northup goes into so much Over the past few years the use of firearm, was shot and killed at a traf- duct. Video evidence does not guar- detail precisely because he knew how cameras - whether on police vehi- fic stop, in front of his partner and antee justice for black people in this easily the treachery of slavery could cles, on the police themselves or her four-year-old daughter. We know country. In a tweet after the verdict be "unseen" by the white majority. taken by citizen journalists - has the tragic details because his part- came down, Wake Forest professor The recent revelations of the In- been seen as a possible means of tercept, exposing how the US gov- ner, Diamond Reynolds, captured it Melissa Harris-Perry warned: "Don't From slave narratives to mo- achieving more police accountabil- on video. Before Castile there was be fooled into believing a camera bile phone videos, media images of ernment is treating environmental ity and preventing black deaths. This activism at Standing Rock as an "in- Eric Garner, whose death was also will bring justice. They turned lynch- racial injustice can only have limit- cautiously hopeful narrative made recorded on video. Killed by a choke- ings into photo ops & postcards." I ed, if any, impact because in order surgency", should not come as a sur- Friday's acquittal of Jeronimo Yan- prise. The Intercept's investigation hold by NYPD officer Daniel Pan- teach about the lynchings to which to "see" the injustice you have to ez for the murder of Philando Castile taleo, Garner spoke his final words: Perry referred in my African Amer- see black people as human. In his reveals that security firm TigerSwan especially upsetting for many. I has been working closely with at "I can't breathe." Unlike Yanez, ican studies courses. Lynchings took defence Yanez said he was afraid of least five states to target the pro- think the narrative caught on be- Pantaleo was never even indicted. the lives of thousands of black Castile - afraid of a man in a car testers of the Standing Rock camp cause it was thought that if we could From slave narratives to cellphone Americans from across the country with four-year old child in the back as "jihadists", aiming to destroy and show them, if they - white America video, media images of racial injus- from Omaha, Nebraska and Mari- seat. Yanez may very well have been delegitimise the whole movement - could see it, with their own eyes, tice can only have limited, if any, on, Indiana to Waco, Texas and oth- afraid and his fear was born out of and those standing in solidarity with they could no longer deny the truth impact because in order to 'see' the er parts of the southern US. Lynch- systematic anti-blackness he likely it. But this is not the first time that that there is disproportionate po- injustice you have to see black peo- ings were officially "extralegal", got from other camera images. His governments and corporations have lice violence against blacks. If they ple as human. And before Garner, meaning they were not carried out fear reflects centuries of other kinds used any means necessary to keep could see it they would finally ac- there was Kelly Thomas, a mental- by local law enforcement. Howev- of images of black men not as com- the status quo in place. And it won't cept that racism is real and, per- ly ill homeless black man in Fuller- er, in practice the authorities sanc- plex human beings but as caricatures be the last. haps, join the fight against it. On ton, California, who died after be- tioned them either because they - hyperviolent, sexual predators, On March 8, 1971, a group of the face of it, this argument sounds ing beaten, clubbed and tasered by looked the other way or were active thieves and criminals. Indeed, to say activists known as the Citizens' very logical. Isn't that what we were the police. In this case, three offic- participants in "plain clothes". The it's not the cameras, it's the system Commission to Investigate the FBI told about the Civil Rights Move- ers were charged. One of them had photos captured what Hazel Carby is to recognise that images are more broke into an FBI office in Media, ment? The story goes: news broad- the charges dropped and the other calls "the spectacle of torture". than the technology that produces Pennsylvania, stole a huge stash of casts into white households of po- two were acquitted. There was also From the tens to the thousands, them; they are stories in the midst files and passed them on to the me- lice dogs and batons and fire hoses the shooting of Walter Scott in whites would come to witness a of other stories.For every Twelve dia. The most significant element unleashed on peaceful protesters South Carolina. Standerby video lynching and gleefully take photos Years a Slave there were many more in the stolen materials was a file pushed the needle. Seeing it with shows Scott, after having been in front of dead black bodies. These falsified depictions of happy slaves, mentioning the word "COINTEL- their own eyes, white Americans stopped for a traffic violation, un- photos then circulated in the tens for every photograph of lynching PRO". This break-in exposed one came to recognise racial discrimi- armed and running away from North of thousands as postcards and pho- was the accompanying made-up sto- of the most secretive programmes nation as a real and evil thing. I Charleston police officer Michael tos, with mundane messages such as ry of a black man accosting a white put together by the FBI at that time. know I was taught this as a student, Slager, only to be shot in the back. "What a great day". These photos woman, for every video of a police Originally created in 1956 to both in school and through the me- In this case, Slager was indicted, yet are like the live video of Castile's killing there is a Hollywood block- "increase factionalism, cause disrup- dia, and I have seen it suggested in despite the mobile phone video, the murder in their level of graphic de- buster, an episode of COPS or a news tions and win defections" inside the educational materials as a profes- first trial has ended in a hung jury. tail, even more so; nevertheless segment on black criminality. And Communist Party in the US, the sor. Yet here we find ourselves, more (Ultimately, Slager is tried again and white America did not see them as until we deal with the system that COunterINTELligencePROgram than 50 years later, with all evidence takes a plea deal for civil rights vio- evidence of racial injustice. The is- creates these images, there will be slowly diverted most of its resourc- pointing to the contrary - demon- lations, not murder). And, of course, sue of what white America can "see" more videos followed by more ac- es to target other groups and indi- strating that it's not the cameras, before all these cases there was Rod- even goes back to slavery. Lately, quittals and more injustice. viduals that the FBI deemed subver- it's the system. Castile, reaching for ney King, whose brutal beating was when teaching about slavery, I have (Aljazeera) sive. These included the Black Pan- thers, the Civil Rights Movements, the feminist movement, the anti- war movement, the anti-colonialist movement, activists from the Amer- Trump’s silent ican Indian Movement and many others. The programme used meth- ods such as infiltration, psycholog- ical warfare, illegal force and harass- vironmental movement to pre- be understood for what it is. surge in the Middle ment to destroy, often from the in- empt environmental action and pro- While they were able, even side, any form of resistance to the tests. Governments have upped their though secretly, to do this them- status quo. The assassination of Fred repressive game criminalising whole selves a few decades ago, the actions East — and the Hampton, one of the leaders of the movements, like the Boycott, Di- of many, or sometimes of a few Black Panther Party, on December vestment and Sanctions movement (whistleblowers, for example), have 4, 1969, was part of a COINTEL- (BDS) and solidarity with refugees' had an impact. Over the past few PRO operation. While the covert movements in Europe. Security decades, activists, protesters and slippery slope programme officially ended in April forces have increased the brutality whistleblowers challenged the hege- 1971, recent history has shown that with which they put down protests, monic vision of the world imposed the FBI and other government agen- as has happened in France, where a on us by governments, institutions to war cies have never stopped using the police crackdown on peaceful dem- and the corporate media by putting tactics that formed the core of the onstrations against labour law chang- forward the narratives of the "pow- programme. In fact, quite the op- es led to dozens of protesters being erless". They told a different story posite has happened and the meth- injured. And overall, there have been and made sure that the world lis- By John Podesta and ods used by governments, institu- broad attempts to delegitimise any tened to what they were saying. Brian Katulis proposed drastic cuts at the State tions and corporations to "pacify" form of radical resistance to power Movements such as Occupy, the Department and leaving key dip- the masses have become more and across the world. These are all clear Indignados and Reclaim the Streets lomatic and national security posts more sophisticated with time. A cou- reminders to activists that challeng- offered a taste of what is possible. unfilled. Trump has also placed the ple of years ago, journalist Will Pot- ing hegemony will come at a very And these very real and concrete The United States used to debate United States squarely on one side ter exposed the fact that environ- high price. It is crucial to understand actions made government pro- the wars its military was fighting. of the Sunni-Shiite sectarian con- mental and animal rights activists and treat these actions not as ran- grammes such as COINTELPRO But that’s not the case with the flict roiling the region — quite a were now considered as the number- dom acts but as part of a broader nearly impossible. Even though it ongoing silent surge of U.S. mili- shift from Trump’s two predeces- one domestic threat in the US and context of repression and pacifica- might sometimes look like we are, tary operations and arms sales sors. are often prosecuted as criminals. tion of civil society. There is a glo- as the human civilisation, going across the Middle East. The down- What’s to be done? Congress He highlighted that this had hap- bal pushback against activism or backwards, faced with more racism, By Kathleen Parker aged him to end his life and some- ing on Sunday of a Syrian war- should do its job of providing over- pened thanks to the concerted lob- what some have called "shrinking bigotry, chauvinism and hatred ev- times taunted him for his lack of plane by an American F/A-18, sight and asking tough questions by efforts by corporations that have space", and this process has taken ery day; and even though it often courage. In one, she wrote: “You’re along with a strike last month in in three areas. promoted the notion of "eco-ter- different forms. The methods used feels like victories are insignificant This comes lately in the context of ready and prepared. All you have to Syria against a pro-Assad regime First, safeguard against a slip- rorism". History has proven that it can be pure repression (violence when compared with defeats and that presidential tweets that conceivably do is turn the generator on and you militia, were just the latest epi- pery slope to war. Congress should takes time, a lot of patience and against human rights defenders, at- the balance of power is very much could have serious repercussions. will be free and happy. No more sodes in a creeping military esca- renew the debate on a new autho- many sacrifices to achieve radical tacks on freedom of assembly, on the side of states and corpora- Otherwise, we seem conflicted about pushing it off. No more waiting.” lation across the region that lacks rization for the use of military change, but that at the end of the movement, speech ...) or include tions, we are certainly not losing how much words should matter when This alone is enough to make one well-defined strategy and goals un- force to replace the one passed to day, the power is with the many, more subtle approaches, such as and the fact that we have to face used in a potentially consequential dislike or even despise Carter. But is derstood by the American public. counter al-Qaeda and its associat- not with the few. philanthropic protectionism and more repressive measures every day way among everyday people. Polit- it enough to blame Carter for Roy’s Unlike the 2007 Iraq surge under ed forces more than 15 years ago. But the US government is by exclusion of organisations and char- means that our enemies are scared ical correctness, or ignorance, has death? His parents think so, as do President George W. Bush and the Across the broader Middle East, far not the sole perpetrator of such ities from the banking system. and take us very seriously. History caused us to discard words and ex- some of Roy’s friends. At one point, 2010 Afghanistan surge under Pres- the United States has about 80,000 crimes. Many other countries, of- 'We are not losing' has proven that it takes time, a lot pressions that some find offensive, ident Barack Obama, this surge by troops deployed — far fewer than ten including western "democra- Carter chillingly told Roy that his But everything is not as bleak of patience and many sacrifices to despite the Constitution’s protec- family would get over losing him. the Trump administration is oc- the more than 300,000 serving in cies", are treating concerned citi- as it sounds. The fact that govern- achieve radical change, but that at tions for nearly every form of curring without an engaged public 2008. Today the overall numbers zens in the same manner. A telling What could a teen possibly know ments have to resort to contractors the end of the day, the power is with speech short of the “fire”-in-a- about a mother and father’s love for discussion of the risks or about di- are not as important as where the example is the way the UK govern- and private companies to do their the many, not with the few. crowded-theater prohibition. plomacy and other tools of nation- troops are located, what they are ment and police infiltrated the en- their child? It was a cruel and possi- dirty and often illegal work needs to (Aljazeera) As a result, most people put up bly self-serving thing to say. Other al power needed to protect the doing — and, most critically, how with objectionable “art” and inflam- messages and conversations were United States. Although today’s the use of military force fits into a matory language in the interest of equally repellent, but were they re- surge doesn’t involve hundreds of broader strategy. The Trump team protecting the First Amendment’s ally persuasive? Or would Roy have thousands of troops occupying needs to explain this strategy, and broader application. Thus, even killed himself anyway? Whatever major urban areas, it represents an Congress needs to authorize it and “hate speech” — or a museum ex- the answer, the two were engaged in increasing military presence, par- set appropriate limits. hibit featuring “Piss Christ” — is a deadly game that suggests a dis- ticularly of Special Operations Second, no blank checks to our LETTER TO THE EDITOR grudgingly deemed less offensive or forces, that is not transparent. In regional partners. Congress should turbing Hollywood aspect — drama dangerous than abridgments to our in the guise of existential angst. just five months, President Trump carefully examine any proposed liberties. Too much free speech is Despair as aphrodisiac? Who has moved U.S. troops closer to weapons sales, such as additional better than too little, the courts knows? What mothers of boys know the front lines in complex fights in arms to Saudi Arabia and military have decided. But what rules apply and deeply respect is that females Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Somalia. As assistance to countries including when a teenager allegedly persuades he has recently done in Afghani- Egypt, and ask tough questions of Empowering women wield formidable power over males. the administration and U.S. part- her boyfriend to kill himself? Aren’t In hushed tones, we often compare stan, Trump has also delegated we free to say whatever we choose greater authority to the Pentagon ners. The central one is how this Women in Afghanistan have always faced different challenges such as poverty, joblessness, unsatisfactory notes and agree that boys are really security cooperation will produce in a private conversation with an- more vulnerable than girls. (P.S. For to set force levels and hit targets access to education and healthcare services, early marriages and social taboos. Due to these factors they other person? Michelle Carter’s from the air. The frequency of drone greater stability and result in de- remained unable to play prominent role and compete with women of the neighboring countries. They have every person scrambling to send an escalation, rather than the contin- conviction last week on involun- exception, a thousand women are strikes has quadrupled compared to cross a long road to become self-sufficient. tary-manslaughter charges in the with Obama’s average. In Yemen, ued fragmentation of the state sys- nodding their heads.) My point: A tem in the Middle East. Based on report, in the field of business and investment in the past years, women only had five percent 2014 suicide of her 18-year-old boy- girl like Michelle Carter has and did U.S. aircraft hit as many targets in presence in the small and medium entrepreneurs. friend, Conrad Roy III, raises fresh just one week in early March as Lastly, invest in the complete have power over a boy like Conrad inventory of national security The National Unity Government should accelerate steps to support Afghan businesswomen. Afghan questions about what one is allowed Roy. As his mother said to “48 Obama would strike in a year . In businesswomen always criticize that the relevant authorities of not providing the required facilities. The to say in private, as well as the role Iraq and Syria, the U.S.-led anti- tools. Congress should resist the Hours” in an interview that aired Trump administration’s proposal government should increase the role of businesswomen in all sectors. Some of businesswomen don’t have of virtual presence in modern con- the night of the conviction: “She Islamic State coalition released male bread owners and left with no option but to support their families, the government should include them duct. At the time of the suicide, Cart- more guided munitions and other to gut elements of national power knew exactly what she was doing essential to defeating the Islamic in every business opportunity. It is a stark fact that Afghanistan owns a large number of widows due to three er was a 17-year-old whose boy- and what she said.” weaponry in May than in any pre- friend spoke frequently of taking his vious month of the campaign. The State, ending conflict and prevent- decades of war. Agricultural, livestock and industry production have been the important business indicators This surely seems true, but then, ing the spread of nuclear weapons. that women invested more than their capacity in the past 14 years and employed hundreds of other women. own life. He finally did by filling his United States also just quietly de- teenage girls who seem “knowing” ployed a long-range artillery s That means fully investing in the The government should generate small and medium enterprises for the Afghan businesswomen. These parked truck with carbon monox- often don’t have a clue. They may ys- ide. Mind you, Carter was nowhere tem in southeastern Syria, a move State Department and strongly enterprises are a key economic driver of Afghanistan’s development. flirt with men — or death — to learn that failed to prompt any discus- supporting efforts by internation- Nelofar Alizada, Kabul Afghanistan near. She had no physical hand in their own limits, but this doesn’t the death, although she did text and sion. In the Middle East’s tinder- al organizations such as the Unit- mean they fully understand the con- box, for every action there’s a re- ed Nations to address the historic call Roy, urging him to go ahead and sequences of their actions, and cer- do it. When he had second thoughts action, and it is not clear that the refugee crisis. tainly not of their words. This isn’t Trump administration has thought The United States needs to and got out of his vehicle, she in- to excuse Carter’s callousness or, structed him to get back in. through what could go wrong — work with partners to defeat ter- Letter to editor will be edited for policy, content and clarity. All letters must frankly, her meanness toward a sad such as the possibility of slipping rorist groups and counter destabi- Manslaughter? Evil? Or just friend, whose suicide note to her have the writer’s name and address. You may send your letters to: dumb? into a direct war with Iran or U.S. lizing policies from countries such [email protected] revealed a sensitive, kind and lov- troops facing chemical weapons as Iran. But in five months, the If Carter’s words were Roy’s ing person. But what she said to Roy death sentence, then his death was attacks by the Islamic State. Cer- Trump administration has exposed isn’t — or shouldn’t be — the crux tainly, some of these moves repre- the country to greater risks with- hers, if not literally, then, indeed, of a legal argument. Not even her virtually. For her clearly tangential sent the next step in a long-term out a clear strategy. Drowned out own sense of blame and remorse, as campaign to defeat the Islamic by real concerns about Russia and role, which one could as easily in- subsequently expressed in texts to the daily grind of Trump’s erratic Disclaimer: terpret as drama-queen excess, Carter State that began under the Obama friends, should be construed as legal administration, particularly in Iraq politics at home, the United States faces up to 20 years in prison. Sen- guilt. Carter may have been despi- is lurching closer to the heart of The views and opinions expressed in the articles are tencing is scheduled for Aug. 3. and the drive to retake the north- cable for her damning encourage- ern Syrian city of Raqqa. What’s the complicated crossfire in the It is easy to feel outrage at what ment, but we should be very clear: Middle East without sufficient those of the author(s) and do not reflect the views or transpired. Prosecutors introduced different is the downgrading of di- She didn’t kill anyone. Words do plomacy and other tools necessary scrutiny. It’s time for Congress to opinions of the Afghanistan Times. hundreds of text messages between matter, but they’re not lethal. step up. Roy and Carter in which she encour- to end the fighting and produce (WP) long-term stability — including (WP) THURSDAY. JUNE 22, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

Days of Palestine reports that the crisis.” The vast majority of resi- reduction of power to the Gaza dents are Muslim and are current- Strip has caused a “total collapse” ly observing the month-long holy in all the service sectors across the fasting rite of Ramadan. tiny coastal enclave, which has Robert Piper, UN humanitar- been under strict Israeli siege for ian coordinator for the Palestin- 11 years. The Gaza Strip is home ian territories, last week, warned to some two million people, more that Palestinians were being “held than three-quarters of whom the hostage to this longstanding Israeli United Nations says depend on siege.” “A further increase in the humanitarian aid. Power reduc- length of blackouts is likely to lead tions come despite stark warnings to a total collapse of basic servic- of the humanitarian implications es, including critical functions in for Gazan civilians, who already the health, water and sanitation suffer from critical shortages of sectors,” he warned. power, with most homes receiv- In a statement issued on ing only a few hours even before Wednesday, Hamas, which con- the cut. Israeli human rights group trols the Strip, said that Israel and Gisha said in a statement, on the Palestinian authority Presi- Monday, that, by reducing sup- dent Mahmoud Abbas were joint- plies “Israel is knowingly aggra- ly responsible for the “cata- vating an already dangerous situ- strophic consequences” of the re- ation in which the strip is teeter- duction. ing on the verge of a humanitarian (AP)

Saudi king sacks his Thai students working as “sing- which enabled the permit-holder ers” and “models” at entertainment to be protected by the Employ- venues in Singapore during school ment Act. breaks are violating the law and can He said people entering Sin- successor and promotes be punished by a fine of up to gapore on a tourist visa and work- Bt490,000 (S$20,029) or two ing without a proper permit faced, years in jail or both, warned the if caught, a maximum fine of Labour Ministry's Department of S$20,000 and/or up to two years son to be next ruler Employment (DOE). in prison. He said if a person over- DOE director-general Wara- stayed their visa, they faced a pris- non Pitiwan said the agency had on term of up to six months and at AUDI Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince learned that some people tried to least three cane strikes. Mohammed bin Salman was promoted to lure Thai students with the prom- Thai students must not believe crown prince on Wednesday, replacing his ise of payments of up to those trying to convince them to cousin in a sudden announcement that confirms Bt400,000, a round-trip plane tick- work illegally there, he added. The Kyrgyz city built King Salman's 31-year-old son as next ruler of et and accommodation to do that He also urged people wishing the kingdom. job. Mr Pitiwan said such work to get more information about was illegal because people must working abroad to contact DOE on nuclear waste obtain a work permit for perform- branch offices, the Bangkok's DOE ing artists valid for up to six area 1-10 offices or call the hotline Parts of Mailuu-Suu, in Kyr- Soviet nuclear program going. Ra- months, which was issued by Sin- 1694. gyzstan, are stand on nuclear diation and heavy metals seeping gapore’s Labour Ministry and (AP) waste dumps -- a toxic legacy from into the water supply could cause local uranium mines that kept the a public health disaster. (RFE) Uzbekistan-Tajikistan Qatar rift risks trade turnover surges raising cost for The trade turnover between more than in 2015. In January- Uzbekistan and Tajikistan has in- May 2017, the trade between creased greatly in the past two Uzbekistan and Tajikistan exceed- Gulf debt issuers years. This was announced at an ed $70 million. intergovernmental meeting in Dus- The intergovernmental meet- hanbe June 21, headed by Tajik ing was attended by businessmen and slowing Saudi First Deputy Prime Minister Dav- of the two countries, who urged latali Said and Uzbek Deputy the two governments to cancel or Prime Minister Ulugbek Rosiku- simplify visa regime introduced in lov, Asia-Plus News Agency re- 2000. They noted that this will reforms ports. In 2016, the trade turnover favor development of bilateral trade between the two countries hit $69 and economic relations. million, which is almost 6 times (Trend) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed ed that the promotion of the prince dom has previously failed to ad- bin Nayef has been relieved of his was approved by the kingdom's dress. Until his father Salman bin Consolidation of post and replaced by Mohammed Allegiance Council, and that the Abdulaziz Al Saud became Saudi bin Salman who becomes deputy king had called for a public pledg- Arabia's seventh king in January prime minister and retains his de- ing of loyalty to Mohammed bin 2015, few people outside the king- Azerbaijani banks fence and other portfolios, a royal Salman on Wednesday evening in dom had ever heard of Prince Mo- decree issued by the Saudi state Mecca. That the royal succession hammed, seen more than two years agency said SPA. Although Mo- in the world's top oil exporter is on as the power behind its throne. inevitable –ABA hammed bin Salman's promotion closely scrutinised only makes the Demonstrators in the Middle was expected among close circles rapidity of Mohammed bin Sal- East have protested against the Consolidation of Azerbaijani reporters in Baku June 21. it came as a surprise at a time the man's rise to power, and the speed killing of Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr banks is an inevitable process, He noted that this is a process kingdom is facing escalating ten- with which his better known cous- al-Nimr in Saudi Arabia. Regarded Zakir Nuriyev, head of Azerbaijan of the future. sions with Qatar and Iran and is ins were brushed aside, more as- warily by some Saudis and by Banks Association (ABA), told (AP) locked in an air war in Yemen. tonishing. The surprise announce- many foreigners as an unknown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, ment follows 2-1/2 years of already quantity in the Middle East's tra- for years the kingdom's counter- major changes in Saudi Arabia, ditional status quo power, Prince terrorism chief who put down an which stunned allies in 2015 by Mohammed has over the past year “Turkmenistan acting al Qaeda campaign of bombings in launching an air war in Yemen, cut- set about building his profile with 2003-06, is relieved of all posi- ting back on lavish subsidies and interviews in some Western me- tions, the decree said. Even as dep- proposing in 2016 the partial pri- dia. For many Saudis those chang- as transcontinental uty crown prince, Mohammed bin vatisation of state oil company es have become inextricable from Salman has been responsible for Aramco. Last year Mohammed the person of Prince Mohammed, economic bridge” running Saudi Arabia's war in Ye- bin Salman, or “MBS” as he is whose photographs adorns walls, men, dictating an energy policy widely known, announced sweep- car windows and advertising Turkmenistan is acting as a trans- noted that Turkmenistan is turn- with global implications and spear- ing changes aimed, as he put it, at hoardings across the country and continental economic bridge of in- ing into an international logistics heading plans for the kingdom to ending the kingdom's “addiction” who has assumed a startling array teraction among the European, center, and this is facilitated by the build an economic future after oil. to oil, part of his campaign to tackle of powers. Qatar's rift with its Arab neighbors it on its watchlist for a potential Asia-Pacific and South-Asian eco- implementation of projects for the Al Arabiya television report- systemic challenges that the king- (EXPRESS) is threatening to puncture inves- downgrade. To date, foreign inves- nomic systems, Turkmen Presi- radical modernization and devel- tor appetite for the Gulf region as tors still appear to be comfortable dent Gurbanguly Berdimuhamed- opment of transport infrastruc- a whole, translating into potential- holding Qatar paper due to the size ov said. He made the remarks at a ture. “Considering the growth of ly higher debt costs for govern- of the country's reserves and as- meeting of the Turkmen State Se- cargo flows passing through Turk- ments and possibly slowing the sets held by its sovereign wealth curity Council, the country’s State menistan, the work is underway pace of Saudi Arabia's economic fund, Qatar Investment Authori- News Agency reported. to ensure compliance with the reforms. Saudi, United Arab Emir- ty. Yields on Qatar’s sovereign Turkmenistan has a strategic country’s customs legislation, as ates, Bahrain and Egypt broke re- dollar bonds maturing in 2026 location for developing its own well as control over the transpor- lations and transport ties with spiked over 40 basis points after transport communications and in- tation of goods across the border, Qatar on June 5, alleging it financ- the sanctions were announced on creasing freight traffic along the implementation of freight and other es terrorism, something Doha ve- June 5 but have now recovered International Transport Corridor operations,” Turkmenistan State hemently denies. The move has nearly 20 bps. Other Gulf Coop- Europe-Caucasus-Asia (TRACE- News Agency reported. Sunday, a Navy F-18 Hornet shot Iran that have moved into a decon- six-year sectarian and civil war. thrown the region -- which has been eration Council countries' sover- CA), Berdimuhamedov said. It was (Akpress) down a Syrian air force jet, an act fliction zone around the town of And what we may be witnessing relatively stable, if troubled by eign bonds saw some weakness in of war against a nation with which Tanf in southwestern Syria, where now are the opening shots of its Sunni and Shi'ite Muslim rivalry - the immediate aftermath of the Congress has never declared or there is a coalition training base for next phase — the battle for con- - into diplomatic turmoil that is diplomatic crisis, but again have Russia, Kyrgyzstan agree authorized a war. Washington says local forces fighting ISIS.” Russia trol of the territory and popula- now putting off investors. "We largely gone back to their pre-cri- the Syrian plane was bombing has now declared an end to coop- tion liberated by the fall of Raqqa were used to a relatively peaceful sis levels. How long this lasts, U.S.-backed rebels. Damascus eration to prevent air clashes over and the death of the ISIS “caliph- region and now the landscape has however, may depend on how long to boost bilateral ties says its plane was attacking ISIS. Syria and asserted an intent to ate.” The army of President Bashar changed," said Brigitte Le Bris, the crisis goes on, which may be Russian President Vladimir Putin bayev's visit to Moscow will help Vladimir Putin’s defense ministry track and target aerial intruders in Assad seeks to recapture as much head of emerging debt and curren- "for years" according to one UAE and his visiting Kyrgyz counter- promote Russian-Kyrgyz cooper- was direct and blunt: “Repeated its area of operations west of the lost territory as possible and they cies at Paris-based Natixis Asset minister.. part Almazbek Atambayev agreed ation in various areas. "In the past combat actions by U.S. aviation Euphrates. Such targets would be have the backing of Russia, Irani- Management, which manages The market's take, however, is that to develop bilateral relations, the 25 years, relations between our under the cover of counterterror- U.S. planes and surveillance an troops, Shiite militia from Iraq about 350 billion euros ($392 bil- the diplomatic crisis will be re- Kremlin said Tuesday. "We coor- countries developed in all areas ism against lawful armed forces of drones. If Moscow is not bluffing, and Afghanistan, and Hezbollah. lion) in assets. "We are not yet solved via political mediation, said dinated new large-scale tasks on based on mutual respect and con- a country that is a member of the we could be headed for a U.S.-Rus- Assad’s and his allied forces ready to increase our exposure to Max Wolman, senior portfolio developing bilateral relations, sideration for each other’s inter- U.N. are a massive violation of in- sian collision in Syria. Sunday’s opposing ISIS are now colliding the region. We need to know manager at Aberdeen Asset Man- which are reflected in the just- ests and have reached the level of ternational law and de facto a mil- shoot-down of a hostile aircraft with the U.S.-backed Syrian Dem- whether this crisis is isolated to agement in London. "But if the likes signed Declaration on Strengthen- strategic partnership," Putin said. itary aggression against the Syrian was the first by U.S. planes in this ocratic Forces opposing ISIS, Qatar or it can spread and affect of Bahrain, Oman or even Saudi ing the Alliance and Strategic Part- He added that Moscow continues Arab Republic.” An ABC report conflict. It follows President which consists of Arab rebels and other countries or the crisis can Arabia were to issue these days, I nership between the Russian Fed- to help the economy of the central appears to back up Moscow’s Trump’s launch of scores of cruise the Syrian Kurds of the PYD. But worsen." One obvious area is sov- think there would be a slight risk eration and the Kyrgyz Republic," Asian republic, adding: "Russia claims: missiles at a Syrian airfield in April. if America has decided to use its ereign debt, where the crisis has premium of 10 to 15 basis points Putin told a news conference, ac- annually provides $30 million to Time to buy old US gold coins The U.S. said the airfield was the air power to shoot down Syrian the potential of raising borrowing in the primary to the secondary cording to a Kremlin statement. support the state budget of Kyr- “Over the last four weeks, the base of Syrian planes that used planes attacking rebels we sup- costs. Following the sanctions, rat- market because of current politi- Putin said the declaration and oth- gyzstan." U.S. has conducted three air strikes chemical weapons on civilians. We port, this could lead to a confron- ing agency Standard & Poor's cal uncertainty," he said. er documents signed during Atam- (AP) on pro-regime forces backed by are getting ever deeper into this tation with Russia and a broader. downgraded Qatar while Fitch put (Reuuters) THURSDAY . JUNE 22, 2016 AFGHANISTANTIMES

Qatar's Attorney General said the nese organization Hezbollah and hacking of Qatari state news agen- the Palestinian group Hamas while cy QNA last month was carried criticizing US President Donald out by the same “neighboring coun- Trump and saying he may not tries,” which then used the result- serve a full term. In the wake of ing diplomatic fallout as a pretext what Doha says were fake reports, to impose an economic and politi- over a dozen nations, led by Saudi cal blockade on Doha. It is “very Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and clear” that the May 23 hacking at- Egypt, severed or downgraded dip- tack on QNA originated from coun- lomatic and trade ties with Qatar, tries involved in the subsequent accusing the kingdom of support- Chin a's desir e economic and political rift with ing terrorism. Qatar has denied be- Qatar, Attorney General Ali bin ing a sponsor of terrorism and has Fetais al-Marri told reporters, RT defiantly accepted its economic reported. “We have evidence to fate, expressing a readiness to with- for W T O show that iPhones originating from stand the hardships “forever” as the countries laying siege to us long as other countries do not dic- have been used in this hacking,” tate its domestic or foreign policy. Marri said in Arabic, promising to Doha has also launched its own 'm ar ket econ om y make public a list of specific phone investigation into the hack. The numbers “very soon.” While re- FBI and the UK’s National Crime fusing to elaborate on which spe- Agency sent investigating teams to cific countries were involved, Marri Doha to help with the Qatari probe. status' does did say that more than one entity The story was also treated with a was behind the hack which alleg- familiar spin in the mainstream US edly emanated from “neighboring media, after CNN, citing unnamed countries.” “We have enough evi- sources, claimed that Russian n ot exten d to dence to point the finger of blame hackers were behind the QNA cy- at these countries,” Qatar’s Attor- ber intrusion. Moscow denied any ney General said, adding, that in- involvement, saying that by ternet service providers of the al- spreading such unsubstantiated becom in g a leged hackers were traced to coun- response,” Marri added. Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani been hacked by unidentified attack- and unattributed reports, US me- tries that have since severed ties The ongoing diplomatic crisis as criticizing Saudi Arabia’s anti- ers who then used the access to dia outlets undermine all their cred- with Qatar. “We have sent the in- was triggered by a May 23 report Iranian rhetoric. Qatar immediate- spread fake news reports. In the ibility and serve as an instrument on the website of the Qatari news ly claimed the agency’s website reports, Emir Tamim apparently m ar ket econ om y formation to the countries con- of “mass misinformation.” cerned and we are awaiting their agency, which cited the country’s and its social media accounts had spoke favorably about the Leba- (FNA) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang had a does make it clear that for China successful recent visit to Berlin, to gain 'market economy' status during which a range of deals were within 15 years of the agreement Japan set to revise signed on areas of mutual interest. date, the onus was always on them Modi could discuss Most of these deals constituted to demonstrate that China was, in agreements to cooperate over tech- fact, a 'market economy' before nical matters but are potentially being recognised as such. Rather up economic significant due to the relative than engage in this exercise, how- strength China and Germany have ever, Chinese negotiators have sim- visa issue with Trum p: in key industrial sectors. Aside ply made a point of insisting–in assessment after from sectoral arrangements over various trade negotiations–that the investment and technical coopera- counter-party recognise China as tion, however, Angela Merkel also a market economy, circumventing cautious six US Trade Secretary announced that Germany and Chi- any need for any proof or demon- na had discussed Article 15 of Chi- stration. Hence this announcement na's WTO accession agreement, in Germany came as no surprise, which deals with anti-dumping China is merely using its formida- months measures. Different reports drew ble negotiating power to insist that slightly different inferences, rang- it is recognised as a 'market econo- ing from Germany's willingness to my' despite constant state inter- assist in ensuring EU 'fulfilment vention in crucial markets, State of [Article 15]' which presumably Owned Enterprises dominating the means recognition of China as a economy, and a recent retreat from 'market economy,' to declaring that repeated commitments to open up the EU would itself fulfil its obli- and liberalise the economy. gations under same. Is Germany the answer? Long-standing Dispute One reason why this commit- China's status as a 'market ment on Merkel's part should not economy,' covered under Article 15 be over interpreted is simply that of its WTO accession agreement, the German government does not is a fairly technical question, but determine EU policy. That's not relates to the latitude other states to say that Germany isn't hugely have in calculating whether China influential within the EU, but re- should be subject to anti-dumping cent difficulties in ratifying the Problems being faced by the do- India has time and again raised meetings. “The US has com- measures. In effect, without rec- Comprehensive Economic and mestic IT industry on the H-1B the issue of H-1B with the US au- menced a trade policy review of ognition as a 'market economy' Trading Agreement (CETA) with visa front are expected to figure thorities and asked them to libera- those countries with which it has China has fewer defences in any Canada should give pause for any during the meeting between Prime lise their visa regime as Indian com- adverse trade balance and India is dispute, whereas recognition, thought that Germany rules the Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. panies contribute significantly to ninth on the list of those countries. makes anti-dumping measures roost. President Donald Trump next the American economy. The H-1B So certainly, we would figure, but against China harder to justify In fact the recognition of the The government is set to revise up fiscal policy minister Nobuteru week in Washington. Mr. Modi is is a non-immigrant visa that allows we are confident that our exports without reliable information from status of China's economy would its basic assessment of Japan’s Ishihara is scheduled to submit the slated to visit the US during June US companies to employ foreign to the US are a win-win for both within China itself. Article 15 does be a matter for the Commission economy for the first time in six June report at a meeting of rele- 25-26. Asked whether India would workers in speciality occupations countries in the sense that we are imply a partial sunset clause, sug- under a Qualified Majority Vote months in an upcoming monthly vant ministers on Thursday. raise the H-1B issue during Mr. that require theoretical or techni- able to provide cheaper products,” gesting that China might be regard- (QMV), and there will be wide- report, sources said Wednesday. The synthetic consumption Modi’s visit, Commerce Secretary cal expertise in specialised fields. Ms. Teaotia added. The secretary ed a 'market economy' within 15 spread opposition to this change, The revision will reflect solid index, a gauge used by the Cabinet Rita Teaotia said: “I cannot say The technology companies depend further said a cross-section of In- years. It's a little more complicat- not least from France and Italy. personal spending, the sources Office to track personal spending what would be the issues that on it to hire tens of thousands of dian companies supports Ameri- ed than that, but the agreement (FORBES) said. In its May report, the gov- trends, stood at 105.5 in April, the would come up in the discussion. employees each year. On the trade can industry in becoming much ernment said that the economy “is highest level since April 2014, This is one of the issues on the policy review being carried out by more competitive. “Therefore, this on a moderate recovery,” while re- when Japan raised its consump- table. (But) it is not the only is- the US, she said India and the US is a partnership that has many ben- ferring to “delayed improvement” tion tax to 8 percent from 5 per- sue. But in the event the issue have a robust mechanism under the efits across sectors and I think this in some sectors. As personal con- cent. comes up, it would certainly be trade policy forum (TPF) to dis- would be the trend of our commu- Will McDonald’s sumption has been picking up, the In the June report, the govern- taken up.” Ms. Teaotia also said cuss matters like stents and oth- nication with the US,” she added. government is seen removing the ment is expected to paint a bright- the U.S. has started a trade policy ers. She said other issues like mar- The bilateral trade between the phrase, “delayed improvement,” er picture of personal expenditures, review of those countries with ket access for products and those two increased to USD 64.67 bil- customers wait for from its basic economic assessment the sources said. which it has adverse trade balance relating to investments are all be- lion in 2016-17, from USD 62.11 in the June report. Economic and (JAPANTIMES) and India is ninth on that list. ing dealt with regularly at the TPF billion in the previous fiscal. the new Quarter Jordan embarks on Saudi stock exchange is Pounder? ‘green growth’ now on MSCI emerging approach to reverse market index watch list economic doldrums The Saudi Stock Exchange ital market reform in support of tory framework.” Mohammed El- (Tadawul) has announced on Tues- Vision 2030,” Market Watch quot- Kuwaiz, vice chairman of the Cap- day that it has been named by in- ed Sarah Al-Suhaimi, Chairperson ital Market Authority, was quot- dex compiler MSCI to be on the of Tadawul, as saying. She added: ed as saying by the Asharq al- Tracy Moore grew impatient as 2018. But the success of the ini- organization’s Emerging Market “Potential inclusion in MSCI’s Awsat newspaper that he expect- she waited for a Quarter Pounder tiative may well hinge on satisfy- Index Watch List. “Saudi Arabia’s Emerging Market Index signals to ed Riyadh to be upgraded by the recently in the parking lot of a ing important customers like addition to the MSCI Watch List international investors that the end of 2018 - faster than the mid- McDonald’s restaurant in central Moore: speed-minded drive- is an important milestone for country’s capital market has at- 2019 date which MSCI’s past Dallas. The burger, made with through patrons who account for Tadawul, and reflects the King- tained greater maturity in terms of practice would suggest. fresh beef and billed as hotter and 70 percent of the firm’s US reve- dom’s significant progress in cap- efficiency, governance and regula- (AP) juicer than the original made from nue. An on-demand Quarter Pound- a frozen patty, is part of the com- er takes about a minute longer to pany’s effort to serve tastier food. land in a customer’s hands than But after about four minutes, does the original sandwich, accord- $1.5 trillion is being stashed in the it was Moore who was steamed. ing to restaurant managers and an- Like other customers who’d or- alysts, even though fresh beef fries British Virgin Islands — twice as dered the new Quarter Pounder at up faster than frozen patties. the restaurant’s drive-through, she That’s because grilling begins only was asked to pull into a parking after a patron orders. Traditional much as previously thought space and wait. “If it’s going to be Quarter Pounders were often that long every time, I won’t order cooked up in batches ahead of In attempt to lessen dependence mainly affects women and youth. Assets held offshore in the British it. I’d go” elsewhere, said Moore, time. Every second counts in the on fuel imports and create jobs in According to the World Bank re- Virgin Islands (BVI) are worth $1.5 who hits the drive-through every fast-food business. McDonald’s a nation suffering with high unem- port, the nighbouring war in Syria trillion (£1.19 trillion), double the morning for a Coke and dines fre- drive-through speeds already lag International Monetary Fund's quently at the chain. The tradeoff those of some major competitors, ployment, Jordan embarked on a and turmoil in Iraq are key factors 2010 estimate. That's according to “Green Growth” approach which behind the Kingdom’s commercial between time and taste looms large according to one widely watched a new report by Capital Economics, for McDonald’s Corp as it works survey. McDonald’s does not aims to tap into natural resources and trade lifelines. seen by the Financial Times. The and imporve a sluggish 2.3 percent However, the recent “Economic to win back business lost to rivals. share such data, but company rep- report notes that two-thirds of the The introduction of cooked-to-or- resentatives told Reuters earlier projected economic growth for Growth Plan” aims to double eco- companies registered in the BVI are 2017, the World Bank reported. nomic growth over 2018-2022. der, quarter-pound burgers made this year that service times have for "corporate structuring," a meth- with fresh beef is part of the chain’s slowed. Still, company executives The World Bank’s Spring In addition to the National Green od often used by companies for tax 2017 issue of the Jordan Econom- Growth Plan which focuses on the planning purposes, since the BVI is attempt to improve food quality. are bullish on prospects for the ic Monitor, entitled “The Green energy, water, waste, a tax haven. It estimates that these Announced in March, the new popular Quarter Pounder, which Economic Boost,” reported the transport, tourism and agriculture offshore structures allow companies sandwiches are already in selected accounts for about one-fourth of Government’s revised unemploy- sectors. to avoid up to $750million (£595 test markets and are expected to McDonald’s US burger sales. ment figure of 18.2 percent, that (ALARABIYA) million) worth of tax. be served in all US stores by mid- (BBC) THURSDAY. JUNE 22, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

I a m in a Gal Gadot made$300Kfor Wonder ha ppy pla ce WomanwhileHenryCavill right n ow : got $14m? Here’s thetruth R a sha m i D esa i ccording to a recent report, Gal Gadot was paid 46 times less for Wonder Woman than what Henry Cavill got for il Se Dil Tak actor Man of Steel. The report has now been quashed as false. Rashami Desai talks about being single Recently, there were reports that Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot was and how she has only work paid less than her DC counterpart on her mind. Henry Cavill as Superman. Quash- ing these reports, a source familiar to both has said that the actors were paid the same amount of Rashami Desai is enjoying being do it more often. Life is good. My “While some people understand it, money for their debut standalone single. After a rocky relationship mom will retire soon and I intend I have fielded questions about the movies, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot and divorce from her husband of to spend more time with her. We technical aspect of surrogacy,” she and Henry Cavill during the pre- three years, Nandish Sandhu, last do many things and spend quality says, laughing. However, the show miere of Batman v Superman. The year, the Uttaran actor says she is time together,” the actor says. Ear- has been in the news for its low source said that Gadot made the in love with life now. Ask her if lier this year, Rashami was irked ratings. Rashami says, “The con- same amount upfront if not slight- she is ready to mingle again and by rumours that linked her up with cept of surrogacy did take time to ly more on Wonder Woman than she says, “It’s too personal to talk fellow actors Sidharth Shukla and be accepted by the audience. Cavill made on 2013’s Man of about. Moreover, I am focusing on Laksh Lalwani. The Adhuri Ka- As for the low ratings, people usu- Steel. my work for now. I have only my haani Hamari actor now seems to ally go to bed by 10.30pm, which This alleged salary discrepancy work on my mind when I wake up have put the rumours behind her. was when our show used to air. story was on a post from Elle mag- and even when I sleep. This is my “There’s a lot of rubbish out there. The show was recently resched- azine, which cobbled together sal- life for now, but I am in a happy People say anything, and I uled to air half an hour early, which ary information that had previous- place. I am happy to be working wouldn’t be surprised if I were has helped the ratings. Had we got ly appeared in various publica- on my TV show Dil Se Dil Tak. I linked up with my brother tomor- a prime time slot (between 8pm to tions. The Elle story said Gadot have even taken up dancing again, row just because I was spotted 10pm) from the beginning, it would was paid 300,000 USD for Won- which I love.” Rashami says she is with a guy. The people who spread have worked better. You make der Woman vs. “exploring a whole new side” of such rumours don’t think; they just some career decisions depending 14 million USD that Cavill received her personality. act. They never talk about the on circumstances. for Man of Steel. However, the source called Ga- “I travel a lot and visit my extend- truth.” At times, those decisions show dot’s figures in the story as ridicu- ed family. I enjoy meeting old The actor is glad that her ongoing results immediately, and at other lous. Warner Bros., the studio who friends and chilling out. I have also show, Dil Se Dil Tak, based on the times, they are beneficial in the is behind both the movies has de- started to read a lot. I used to en- concept of surrogacy, has made the longer run.” clined to comment on the matter. joying driving earlier, and now I audience think about the subject. (Hindustan Times) (Tribune) Forwomen,

Every actor aspires to criticismis have variations in their performances and Diana Penty is no exception. directly She is very excited about her role in Parmanu, where she will be seen proportional doing action scenes for the first time. She has be- gun prepping for the role tosuccess: by watching female ori- ented action performanc- es in movies like 'Zero Kalki Dark Thirty', 'X-Files', 'Salt' and 'Sicario' to Koechlin study the body language and nuances of the lead characters in these films. Besides this, Penty has also begun physical Why did Emraan training as part of her prep for the film. Her rou- tine at the gym has always Hashmi refuses to included weight and strength training. She has now added kickbox- use body double ing to her routine as well. Since kickboxing is new to her, she has begun for risky stunts training daily with her trainer, Aaquib Patel, in order to achieve the in Baadshaho? stance, agility, technique and speed required to he actor says perform the action se- that he wanted quences in the film. to perform his Fresh-faced and spontaneous, Kal- own stunts as he was ki Koechlin is known for bringing in the best shape a certain degree of panache to her physically. roles, unconventional as they are. Jab Harry Met Sejal: Born to French parents, the Indi- an actress says the more success- ful you are the more criticism you SRK to release film face. “The amount of criticism you get is directly proportional to how successful you are, especially as a song with girls woman,” Koechlin stated recent- ly. Asked about her views on the brickbats faced by Deepika named Sejal Padukone and Priyanka Chopra, the Dev D star lauded them for he makers of the Imtiaz Ali handling criticism sensibly. “I think they should be very proud of them- directorial had initiated a contest selves. I have seen Deepika grow that would result in the actor so much since she first came in the visiting the city that has the majority of industry and Priyanka is just kill- girls named Sejal -- Anushka’s char- ing it all over the world,” Kalki re- acter in the film. sponded. When it comes to her- self, the vivacious National Award winner prefers to “ignore” inter- net criticism but takes note of re- marks from her loved ones. “In- Zayn Malik just can't stop ternet criticism… I don’t handle it, I ignore it. I don’t respond. If I gushing about Gigi Hadid am getting criticised I go off social media for a while,” shared Kalki. and it's too cute for words “What’s important for me is criti- cism from family and friends… It seems like there is no stopping hours of the morning for a walk. they know that you have certain Zayn Malik. As one half of a ce- But there’s no underground park- weaknesses. They know you.” lebrity couple with an album that ing here, no escape routes. So After working together in success- moving vehicles and even some Kalki is currently riding high on debuted at number one last year, a they’re going to get pictures, ful films such as Once Upon A hand-to-hand combat sequences. the rave reviews garnered by her whopping one billion downloads they’re going to find you. In LA, Time In Mumbaai (2010) and The He had to rehearse a lot as these latest outing A Death in The Gunj. on Spotify and all that, after years [his own usual US base], it’s more Dirty Picture (2011), Emraan sequences were all shot at loca- Asked if she has any Hollywood as a member of an internationally catered to these things — you’ve Hashmi and film-maker Milan tions and huge crowds would gath- dreams too, the actor said, “If renowned boy band One Direction, got back entrances and that,” said Luthria are back once again with er to watch the shooting. It had to Steven Spielberg calls me, then I it’s safe to say the British-Paki- Zayn. However, fortunately for an action-thriller, Baadshaho. Ac- be choreographed perfectly. The would not be checking my calen- stani heartthrob is on a roll. And the star who, over the years, has cording to sources, the actor is ex- cast would do a recce of the com- dar.” But for her, the transition has yet, he still seems to be getting used been candid about his struggles cited about this film, as, for the plete shot a day before the shoot to be organic. “I am not going to to it all. “It’s a really weird world,” with anxiety and finding his own first time in his career, he will be just to make sure that all security drop everything to try and have a Elle UK quoted Zayn as saying identity post One Direction, has seen performing his action se- measures were in place.” The career there. I think it has to hap- Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh character in the film, read a state- about his newfound fame. “I don’t Gigi right by his side. According quences himself. A source says, source says Emraan is also happy pen organically. So if a good op- Khan, who will be seen alongside ment. While Ahmedabad emerged think there’s anywhere I could be to Zayn, she has really “assisted” “Emraan is in great physical shape he is teaming up with his co-star portunity came by, why not?” Anushka Sharma in Jab Harry Met as the winner, Shah Rukh will vis- anonymous now.” About the dif- him with things and despite their and wanted to perform the action from Once Upon a Time in Mum- Kalki said. Kalki, also a writer, be- Sejal, will release the films first it the city on Wednesday to meet ficulties of living life in the spot- fame, they are very much a “nor- sequences himself without using a baai, Ajay Devgn, again. “The two lieves a good theatre actor is not song, titled Radha, in the presence the girls and to release the first light, the Bradford-born star re- mal couple.” Gigi Hadid doesn’t body double. The makers have share great chemistry. He got great necessarily good in films. “You of a few girls named Sejal. track of the film. The film stars vealed that when he’s with his girl- want more friends in her life hired a popular action director feedback for his first look [in the can’t do the same thing for both. If The makers of the Imtiaz Ali Shah Rukh as a Punjabi, named friend, supermodel Gigi Hadid, in When asked whether having a from Germany and have an inter- film] that was released a couple of you are a good theatre actor, it directorial had initiated a contest Harinder Singh Nehra. It is slated New York, it’s even harder to in- partner who is used to fame her- national crew in place, but the ac- days back. Also, Milan has been doesn’t mean you are a good film that would result in the actor vis- to release on August 4. dulge in the occasional moment of self helps, Zayn admitted, “Gigi tor insisted on doing his own lucky for Emraan, as all their films actor and vice versa,” she ex- iting the city that has the majority (Santa Banta) anonymity. “In New York, you can gets it and she’s very understand- stunts. Emraan will be seen jump- have worked at the box office,” the plained. “There are very different of girls named Sejal -- Anushka’s sometimes get out in the early ing. (Tribune) ing from rooftops, doing stunts in source says. (Tribune) methods of acting. THURSDAY. JUNE 22, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

Swansea are close to winning the race for Chelsea's sought-after Middlesex young striker Tammy Abraham on a season-long loan, according to Sky sources. Sky Sports News close in on first HQ understands that Swans boss Paul Clement, who worked with Abraham at Chelsea, is keen to con- Specsavers clude transfer business before the players return to pre-season train- County ing on July 3. A number of Premier League clubs have been keen to take the Championship 19-year-old after he thrived on a season-long loan at Championship side Bristol City last term. Division One of Sky sources reported this month that newly promoted clubs Newcastle and Brighton were in- season terested, but Abraham was keen Allan Border at Edgbaston in 1988 four overs remaining - but bad light to put back a decision on his fu- Champions Middlesex are on - enabled the Division One lead- prevented the players returning. ture until after England's U21s course to claim their first Spec- ers to declare five overs post-tea, Joe Clarke made a return to campaign at the European Cham- savers County Championship just after the third new ball had form with his first century of the pionship. He said last week: "I Division One win of the season been taken, on 541 for nine. season for Worcestershire and haven't spoken with Chelsea yet. after taking seven Yorkshire wick- By the close, Warwickshire then Josh Tongue, another high- I am focusing on this tournament ets after tea on the second day at were 60-2, still 328 short of their ly-rated young player, pressed Lord's. Replying to Middlesex's follow-on target as they attempt home the advantage against Kent. so the discussions will happen af- 446, Yorkshire collapsed from 82- ter. Hopefully (my future) will be to avoid a fourth innings defeat in Clarke scored five Championship 2 to 178-9 to a mixture of poor seven Championship matches this hundreds last summer and has in the Premier League." shot selection and some probing summer. Alex Davies' third Cham- firmly established himself as a Abraham joined the Chelsea bowling, particularly by Toby Ro- pionship century of the season member of the England Lions side academy at U8 level and pro- land-Jones who removed Alex and an unbeaten 76 by Dane Vilas for the past 18 months. But the gressed through the ranks as Clem- Lees and Peter Handscomb. The enabled Lancashire to recover 21-year-old has struggled to build ent made his way from youth- only prolonged resistance for from 69-3 against Hampshire. The on several promising starts this team coach to the seniors and then Yorkshire came from Gary Bal- home side reached the close on summer until he oozed class and assistant to Carlo Ancelotti. lance, who held the innings togeth- 278-5 in reply to Hampshire's composure in making 142, scored Abraham thrived on loan at er with an unbeaten half-century, 395. off 197 balls with 22 fours. By Bristol City last season, scoring and a composed 38 by teenager Division Two the close Kent were 120-3 to lead 26 goals. Camberwell-born Abra- Harry Brook on debut. Samit Patel and James Pattin- by 44 runs. Graham Clark's maid- ham has made just two substitute The White Rose closed on son put Division Two leaders en century put Durham in com- appearances for Chelsea and 186-9, still trailing by 260 against Nottinghamshire into a strong mand against Glamorgan at Ches- gained his first loan spell last sea- a side who pipped them to the position at the halfway stage ter-le-Street. The match was even- son at Ashton Gate, scoring 26 title on the final day last season. against Leicestershire at Trent ly balanced when Paul Colling- goals in over 40 appearances. Ravi Bopara and James Fos- Bridge. wood joined Clark at 87-3 in re- ter both collected long-awaited Patel scored a double-hundred ply to 295, but Durham's record Abraham has also represented centuries in a sixth-wicket stand England at every youth level from for the second match in a row be- stand against the Welsh county of of 229 as Essex kept Warwick- fore Australia fast bowler Pattin- 185 helped them to 281-4. U18 to U21, who currently top shire in the field for more than five son took 5-33. Leicestershire had Clark was out for 109 three Group A at the European Cham- sessions at a sweltering Chelms- no real answer to the pace of Pat- overs before the close, but Col- pionships in Russia, which is live ford. The pair 's 66-over partner- tinson and were dismissed for 134 lingwood remained unbeaten on on Sky Sports. ship - a record for an Essex sixth in 49.5 overs, a deficit of 414. Not- 71, the sixth time in his last seven (Sky Sport) wicket against Warwickshire, beat- tinghamshire captain Chris Read innings he has passed 50. ing the 140 by Keith Fletcher and then enforced the follow-on with (Cricket News) Tony Bellew willing to face Phil Mickelson Andre Ward if pound-for- splits with caddie pound king moves up in weight Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay after 25 years

heavyweights in the world. "I would have no problem dealing with Andre Ward." A rematch with David Haye remains a more likely option for Bellew, but he wants to have more Tony Bellew says he would have after extending his unbeaten record influence in negotiations for a sec- "no problem" with accepting a to 32 victories. ond fight. Bellew said: "I am will- Phil Mickelson and caddie Jim World Golf Hall of Fame. fight against Andre Ward if the "He's a great guy. If he really ing to do it, not a problem, as long 'Bones' Mackay have decided to Mickelson says his brother, op seed and defending pound-for-pound king steps up in wants to do it - I'm game, it's as as I have some say this time, be- part ways after 25 years of one of Tim Mickelson, will caddie for him champions beaten in weight. The American defended his simple as that," Bellew exclusive- cause last time I had zero say and I the most famous player-caddie re- the rest of the year. world light-heavyweight titles by ly told Sky Sports. "Like I say, I was quite open about saying that lationships on the PGA Tour. The 47-year-old did not play straight sets by world stopping Sergey Kovalev last Sat- do respect him, he's an amazing in the build-up. Mickelson and Mackay say the US Open to attend his daugh- No 90 urday and hinted he could climb fighter. He's very good at what he "The only thing I could do was the decision to split was mutual ter's high school graduation in Cal- up the divisions towards a heavy- does. choose my gloves and choose my and not based on an incident. ifornia. weight clash with Anthony Joshua. "But I'm a full blown, big cruis- shorts. But this time I want a little Mackay, who is not retiring, Mackay was at Erin Hills But Bellew has also put him- erweight. I'm not a light-heavy- bit more say in how things are go- is the only full-time caddie Mick- scouting the golf course on the odd Andy Murray's quest for a record- ing at Queen's were wrecked by self forward as a potential oppo- weight who is struggling anymore ing to go and how things are ran, elson has had in a career that has chance Mickelson was able to extending sixth Aegon Champion- Kokkinakis's stunning 7-6 (7-5) 7- nent for Ward, who is widely con- and I've just shown that I can deal and in the percentages as well. I brought him 45 victories world- make it in time. ships title at Queen's Club ended 6 (10-8) triumph as the 21-year- sidered as the sport's No 1 fighter with one of the most powerful had zero say last time." wide, five majors and a spot in the (Sky Sport) with a shock first-round exit at the old recorded his first ever against (Sky Sport) hands of lucky loser Jordan Th- an opponent ranked inside the top ompson. Thompson, ranked 90, 10 and came in only his fifth match lost to Frenchman Jeremy Chardy this year. "I was just a little too in the second round of qualifying passive. I was letting him dictate on Sunday and stepped in for the too much," said Raonic, who was Barn ey Ro y w o n the St Jam es’s injured Aljaz Bedene to take on the last year's beaten finalist here and world No 1 and showed no fear to at Wimbledon. Obviously the dis- produce a stunning 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 appointment is high right now, but upset. The 23-year-old Australian whatever the result was this week, Palace Stakes at Ro yal Asco t. put Murray through his paces on I don't think that's really going to a sweltering hot day in west Lon- change my chances at Wimbledon." Asked about future plans, don by claiming the opening set in "It's huge. Best win of my ca- Hannon said: "He's in the Eclipse, a tie-break as a double-fault before reer. And to do it so soon after he's in the Arc. "He takes time to Wasps Netball's Tamsin a missed volley proved costly for coming back on such a long layoff get there but he picked up well, the top seed. He then stunned is a huge confidence booster for he's a very relaxed horse and was home spectators by breaking for a me," said Kokkinakis, who faces only having his fourth run, so to Greenway has adapted 3-2 lead in the next set after a way- Nicolas Mahut or Daniil beat the Guineas winner is great." ward Murray lob landed wide of Medvedev in the last 16. Lopez, Doyle said: "It's been an up and the mark, and following a second having found rhythm in five grass- down season and when I knew I'd from playing to coaching break Thompson wrapped up the court matches last week en route got the ride on this fellow I was match after an hour and 43 min- to the final in Stuttgart, upset pretty excited. "He felt good at utes to end the Scot's 14-match world No 3 Wawrinka 7-6 (7-4) 7- Newbury (Greenham) but it didn't winning streak on grass and his 10- 5. After his defeat by Rafael Nadal go our way in the Guineas. match unbeaten run at Queen's. in the Paris final, Wawrinka added He's proved what a good horse This was Murray's ninth de- Paul Annacone to his coaching he is there. "When we jumped out feat already in 2017 and sixth team as a grass court specialist and of the gate my tack slipped back a against an opponent ranked out- he hopes the American, who had bit, which was a bit of a worry, side the top 20. It was also his previously coached Roger Federer Dual 2000 Guineas hero Churchill was only fourth as Barney Roy en- but he stuck at it well off the turn. second worst result by ranking and Pete Sampras, will improve his joyed his day in the sun in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. He added: "This is why I joined since he lost to world No 92 Guill- prospects at Wimbledon, where Just a length had separated the pair when they finished first and second the team (Godolphin), to ride big ermo Garcia Lopez at Indian Wells he has never progressed beyond at Newmarket in early May, but having since followed up at the Cur- winners like this, so to ride one in March 2012. Next up for Th- the quarter-finals. ragh, Aidan O'Brien's Churchill was the 1-2 favourite to confirm his when he (Sheikh Mohammed) is Tamsin Greenway insists her ability they didn't know me as a player, ompson will be American Sam "I have known Paul since superiority over the Richard Hannon-trained Barney Roy (5-2). Racing here today makes me feel very to adapt is the "formula" for win- they only knew me as a coach. Querrey after he ended Britain's many, many years," said the 32- Post Trophy winner Rivet took the eight-strong field along for much of proud. "I'd been watching ning three consecutive Netball Su- Watch as Wasps lift the trophy af- Cameron Norrie's hopes with a 6- year-old Swiss. "I spent some time the one-mile journey in the feature race on the opening day of the meet- Churchill's races to find a chink and perleague Grand Finals. Greenway ter winning the Netball Superleague 1 6-4 scoreline. Milos Raonic and with him when he was with Roger ing, closely pursued by Churchill's stablemate Lancaster Bomber. it didn't look like there was, but he lifted her third straight title last title in their debut season against Stan Wawrinka also made losing also, here in London. The Olym- The two big guns were happy to play their cards late, but it was was either an outstanding one who weekend with Wasps Netball, beat- Loughborough Lightning. Watch as clear from early in the straight that Churchill was not going to pick up just did enough or just a good horse, ing Loughborough Lightning in Sat- Wasps lift the trophy after winning starts to their grass-court seasons pics, especially. So I knew him, urday's finale, after two trophies the Netball Superleague title in their by crashing out of the first round. and I'm sure he can help us to make the leaders. Barney Roy was himself being ridden along from over two luckily he was just a good horse furlongs out, but responded to James Doyle's urgings and got up to score and we've got one a bit better." with Surrey Storm. Greenway helped debut season against Loughborough Raonic's Wimbledon prepara- me improve. "At the end of the to form Wasps last summer as their Lightning. "They didn't need me tions suffered a major setback as day, at that level and that age, a by a length. Lancaster Bomber was second, ahead of Thunder Snow in Hannon said: third. Hannon said: "I thought he was off the bridle a bit early and I was "I thought he was off the bri- director, combining coaching and jumping up and down with them in the world No 6 crashed to a shock small detail can make a big differ- playing duties. She told Sky Sports the changing rooms. It quickly be- defeat against Australian wildcard ence, and we are not looking to a little worried that he was going to run a moderate race and finish fourth, dle a bit early and I was a little but I've got a lot of confidence in this horse and I'm delighted. "I was News HQ: "There was a lot of talk came apparent that I needed to Thanasi Kokkinakis, while make big changes. We are just look- worried that he was going to run a about players that I'd worked with change. "That's the formula - you Wawrinka, who reached the French ing to keep improving and keep confident he'd run his race, not confident he'd win - I just wanted to give moderate race and finish fourth, but before, but actually, I'd been a play- have to be able to change, adapt, be Open final earlier this month, was seeing the big picture for the long him the chance to prove that, as I don't think he got that chance in the I've got a lot of confidence in this er with them. There were five new honest, grow with the team and let beaten by Feliciano Lopez. Raon- term." Guineas. "There isn't another Guineas to go at, but that is a good pot and horse and I'm delighted. players that I'd never worked with the team grow themselves. ic's hopes of another strong show- (Sky Sport) Sean Levey, who rides him at home, has done a good job." (Sky Sport) before. "I realised pretty quickly that (BBC Sport) THURSDAY . JUNE 22. 2017-Saratan 01, 1396 H.S Vol:XI Issue No: 318 Price: Afs.20

SAR-I-PUL: Opium weighing 343 kilograms has been seized by police after half an hour clash with smugglers in northern Sar-i-Pul province, an official said on Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Khalilullah By Mansoor Faizy Dastyar, deputy provincial police chief, said the drugs were KABUL: China is a supporter to captured by Sar-i-Pul 2nd the reconstruction and Highway police in Angot area of development of new Afghanistan, Sar-i-Pul city, the provincial and would always stand beside capital, on Monday night. He said the country, Chinese foreign the smugglers had been able to ministry said. “Since longtime, escape taking advantage of the China has been providing ground darkness at night. Zakirullah assistant to Afghanistan—built Khan, the 2nd Sar-i-Pul-Sanchakr some hospitals, schools and other Highway commander, said infrastructures, and would security forces had taken continue doing that,” Chen Feng, positions to ambush Talibaninfo- Counselor and Division Director icon insurgents when the of Chinese Foreign Affairs said. He smugglers fell prey to them. said this during a meeting with (Pajhwok) Afghan Youth Leaders Delegation in Beijing, the capital city, adding that his country is also making efforts to bring peace and stability Interior in Afghanistan. “China is also connectivity, infrastructures, and Leaders Delegation to China, for its all out supports to facilitating peace and reconciliation people-to-people connectivity. saying people-to-people Afghanistan in the course of ministry bans KUNDUZ : Provincial Council He said police and intelligence process in Afghanistan, hope the “We have reached some connectivity is the need of the hour. history, especially after the fall of (PC) members have voiced concern agencies should acknowledge their county can reach to peace and consensuses,” he informed. He The Afghan delegation also the Taliban regime in 2001 in sale of toy guns, over the deteriorating security failure. Safiullah Amiri, a provincial stability as soon as possible,” he welcomed the Afghan Youth thanked the government of China rebuilding Afghanistan. situation in northern Kunduz council member, also expressed his added. He furthered, “we have firecrackers province. They also assailed the dismay over the lax attitude of been pushing to help international officials concerned for unable to security officials towards. “Two cooperation to support this President signs cybercrime bill into law: Official KABUL: The Ministry of Interior improve the situation. days back, Agha Jan killed a young process,” he said, referring to the (MoI) on Wednesday said selling Amruddin Wali, head of the man near the NDS headquarters.’ Afghan-lead and Afghan-owned and buying plastic toy guns and PC, told reporters that murder “Two more people were killed peace and reconciliation process. resident Ashraf Ghani has “Now when the law is expert in the field should be firecrackers was banned, warning incidents had surged dramatically 100 metres from the police station Regarding ‘One Belt, One Road” signed the bill on prevention approved, anyone who commits involved the law’s implementation. violators of legal action. over the past 10 days. Innocent in the first police district. This initiative, he said that Afghanistan of electronics crimes into law, character assassination or misuses He said the law, if enforced, In a statement, the ministry people were being killed shows the weakness of security P said the security forces had been has a very important position in the Ministry of the social media, there are would help people get rid of mysteriously in the Kunduz City institutions in the province,” the all Silk Road. “Afghanistan’s Telecommunications and punishment codes and the accused negative activities on the social directed to strictly prevent the sale and areas around the police public representative maintained. geographical position is very Information Technology said on can be tried.” The law recommends media and would promote the and purchase of harmful toy guns headquarters. On the other hand, police chief unique—it connects West Asia, Tuesday. Najib Nangyal, a fines and imprisonment up to 20 culture of positive use of and firecrackers. He accused police and the Brig. Gen. Abdul Hameed Hameedi East Asia, Central Asia and South spokesman for the IT ministry, years as punishment, he said technology. Political affairs expert Some toy guns had resulted in National Directorate of Security also acknowledged an increase in Asia. Afghanistan is playing a role told Pajhwok Afghan News the 27- Former deputy IT minister Aimal and social activist Javed Ghafoor injuries to children and the use of (NDSinfo-icon) of having failed to crimes and terrorist attacks in of bridge connecting these Asian article law had become part of the Marjan on his Facebook wrote that said the law would help prevent firecrackers provided criminals an bring stability to the province. “We Kunduz City. However, he said countries.” China is also a panel code after its approval by all departments of the government political and ethnic differences opportunity to conduct harmful are concerned at the security efforts were ongoing to normalize development partner of the president. Meanwhile, acting were expected to take effective among the Afghans. He said the activity, the ministry added. situation in the past 10 days. Police the situation. “We acknowledge Afghanistan, he said, adding that Telecom and IT minister Eng Syed measures for full implementation law would help preserve the It urged all countrymen, and commoners are being killed crimes do happen in societyinfo- Afghan and Chinese officials during Ahmad Shah Sadat said before of the law. However, he said police Afghan unity. He said everyone particularly residents of Kabul, to mysteriously.” icon. We have made arrests and 190 meeting in Astana of Kazakhstan there was no law to punish people should be equipped with was able to publish content avoid things that could disrupt Wali claimed the killing of one cases and criminals have been have emphasized on enhancing for crimes they commit on the information about cyber crimes and without any evidence but now such security or fuel cause concern or two people daily had become a referred to the attorney office,” he cooperation, economy internet. judges and attorneys who were things would be monitored. among people. (Pajhwok) normal practice in Kunduz City. pointed out. (Pajhwok) US welcomes air cargo No corridor with India disagreement on Cabinet picks: Azad

KABUL: “The government is committed to reforms, neither the government benefits from Daesh nor it has supported the Talibaninfo-icon and there are no differences between the leaders on ministers-designate.” These views were expressed by the deputy WASHINGTON : The United second flight will carry 40 tonnes presidential spokesman, States on Tuesday welcomed the of dried fruits from southern Najibullah Azad, in a video clip air cargo corridor with India which Kandahar province. During the sent to Pajhwok Afghan News on was launched by the President inaugural ceremony at the Tuesday. Ashraf Ghani this week. “We Presidential Palace, Ghani Azad rejected as baseless welcome this new avenue for underlined the importance of the claims that President Ashraf Ghani Afghan products to enter project. Top government officials, and CEO Abdullah Abdullah were international markets and India’s the Indian ambassador, in disagreement over the Cabinet contributions to Afghanistaninfo- Afghanistan Chamber of nominees. icon’s development and economic Commerce (ACCI) representatives About the delay in introducing growth,” a State Department and some businessmen were in Cabinet nominees to the lower spokesperson said. The first attendance. Ghani said the corridor house of parliament for a vote of Afghanistan-India Air Corridor was aimed to create more confidence, he said the reason for cargo flight took place on Monday, opportunities and make the search for suitable candidates. traveling from Kabulinfo-icon to Afghanistan an exporter. As long He said soon eligible candidates New Delhi, the official said in as Afghanistan was not would be introduced to the response to a question. The first transformed into an exporter, parliament. Currently nearly a flight on Monday carried 60 people’s poverty could not be dozen ministries are headed by tonnes of medicinal plants. The mitigated, the president believed. acting ministers. (Pajhwok)

The International Yoga Day was celebrated at the Embassy of India to Kabul on June 21. As a world-famous sport, Yoga has found a special position in Afghanistan and people particularly the youth are increasingly interested in this sport.