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Volume No. 4464 Tuesday September 01, 2020 Sonbola 11, 1399 www.outlookafghanistan.net Price: 20/-Afs New State Peace Minister Appointed for Afghanistan, Political Gridlock Unleashes KABUL, Afghanistan – The Afghan Business and Economics from the UK. political gridlock unleashed as both This comes as the intra-Afghan dia- President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani logue is more likely to kick-off next and Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman week in Doha with the presence of Ab- of the High Council for National Rec- dullah Abdullah, the chairman of the onciliation agreed on a single candi- High Council for National Reconcilia- date for the Ministry of Peace. tion. Seddiq Seddiqi, a spokesperson to Both the Afghan side and the Taliban Presidential Palace announced the negotiating teams will discuss over a names of the 9 cabinet members and potential peace deal which shall pave the new State Minister for Peace on the way to ending a prolonged war Monday. and violence years in Afghanistan. Sadat Mansoor Naderi, the former Afghans are hopeful and at the same Minister of Urban Development and time concerned about the future. They Housing has been appointed as the have a fear of losing those values they State Minister for Peace in a compro- have achieved in the past 2 decades. mise by Ghani and Abdullah. Taliban will more likely emphasize an Salam Rahimi, a close ally to Afghan interim-government, an Islamic struc- President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani ture for the new government and mod- was the former State Minister of Peace, ification of the constitution. he has recently been appointed as Pres- The negotiators from the Afghan ident’s Special Envoy to peace Affairs government will demand a ceasefire, as well as a deputy to the High Council defend the Republic of Afghanistan of the National Reconciliation chaired as the future governance structure, by Abdullah Abdullah. welcoming the Taliban for a power- Sadat has graduated with a First Class sharing deal in the new government. Afghan Cabinet BA Honors Degree in International (KHAAMA PRESS) Nomination Completed Abdullah Opposes Ghani’s KABUL - Afghan government on Mon- labour and social affairs, Fazl Ahmad Manawi for ministry of day announced more nominees for cab- Nisar Ahmad Ghoryani for ministry of justice Decree on Reconciliation inet posts, completing the process more industry and commerce Noor-ur Rahman Akhlaqi for ministry than three months after a political deal Qudratullah Zaki for ministry of trans- of refugees and repatriation Council Members between President Ashraf Ghani and port Abbas Baseer for ministry of higher KABUL - Abdullah Abdullah, the mer mujahideen leaders. his former election rival Abdullah Ab- Masooma Khavari for ministry of com- education chairman of the High Council for Na- The move, however, faced a backlash dullah. munications and information technol- They will act as caretaker of the min- tional Reconciliation, on Monday is- from some whose names were on the Sediq Sediqi, a presidential spokesman, ogy istries until their confirmation by the sued a statement opposing President list, and by others for being left off the in a press conference named a total of Anwar ul Haq Ahadi for ministry of parliament. Ashraf Ghani’s decree officially listing list. nine new nominees. agriculture, irrigation and livestock Additionally, Syed Sa’adat Mansoor members of the council, saying that ac- Politicians such as former president They are: Mohibullah Samim for ministry of Naderi was appointed as the state min- cording to the political agreement it is Hamid Karzai, former foreign minister Bashir Ahmad Taheynj for ministry of frontiers and tribal affairs ister for peace affairs. (1TV NEWS) the authority of the head of the council Salahuddin Rabbani and Hizb-e-Islami to appoint its members. leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar rejected Abdullah quoted the agreement signed their membership in the council. in May, saying: “The head of the High The council has 10 members in leader- Another Prominent Afghan, Council of National Reconciliation ship positions. forms the council in consultation with Political and National Figures as Mem- A Former Senator, Killed in Kabul the president, sides and political lead- bers ers, speakers of the houses of parlia- The members of the council announced KABUL - Former Afghan senator from southern Zabul ment, the civil society and elites of the in the decree are former president Ha- province Mohammad Hassan Hotak was gunned country.” mid Karzai, former mujahideen leader down in Kabul on Sunday night, police confirmed Therefore, Abdullah said, there is no Abdul Rab Rasul Sayyaf, Hizb-e-Islami Monday. need for a presidential decree on the leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, former Hotak was shot close to his house in Qala-e-Wazir in formation of the council, and the selec- vice president Mohammad Karim PD5, police said. tion of members falls under the author- Khalili, former deputy chief execu- This is yet another attack against a prominent Afghan ity of the head of the High Council for tive Mohammad Mohaqiq, former vice figure in Kabul – which has seen a sharp rise in tar- National Reconciliation. president Marshal Abdul Rashid Dos- geted killings in the past few weeks. He said the council’s structure should tum, former vice president Moham- Last week, the Ministry of Interior confirmed Kabul be inclusive and represent the nation, mad Yunus Qanooni, former foreign province police chief, Amanullah Wahidi, had been and that consultation with political- minister Salahuddin Rabbani, former dismissed following the increase in insecurity in the civil movements has already begun. mujahideen leader and former minis- capital. Ghani in a decree on Sunday appoint- ter of energy and water Mohammad This month alone, a string of IED explosions, a rocket ed 46 members for the High Council Ismalil Khan, former Balkh governor attack, assassinations and an attempted assassination for National Reconciliation, including and CEO of Jamiat-e-Islami Atta Mo- have been reported. (ATN) high-ranking government officials, hammad Noor, head of Maaz-e-Milli prominent politicians, women and for- party ...( More on P4)...(1) Afghanistan Condemns, Denounces Terrorist Kabul Urges Karzai Receives 12m Afs Attack on Abha Islamabad to Stop Per Year Not 400m Afs Airport in Saudi Arabia Fencing Durand KABUL - Former president Hamid Karzai office on Monday rejected it received 400 million afghanis each RIYADH - The Islamic Republic of Af- year from the Presidential Palace but confirmed receiv- ghanistan has strongly condemned and Line ing 12 million afs for the period. denounced the attempted terrorist attack KABUL - Meeting a Pakistani delegation, acting It comes after the ex-president Karzai declined mem- using a bomb-laden UAV on Abha Inter- Foreign Minister Hanif Atmar on Monday urged Islamabad to stop rocket firing into eastern Af- bership of the High National Reconciliation Council national Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi (HNRC) on Sunday. Arabia. ghanistan and construction of arbitrary facilities on the Durand Line. Arif Samim, an advisor to President Ghani, wrote on his It stressed its condemnation of all terrorist Twitter account that the Afghan government paid 400 A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attempts that target the security and sta- million afs to Karzai for his office expense per year. (MoFA) said Atmar met with Pakistan Foreign bility of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and He added Karzai lived in a government’s safest house Secretary Sohail Mahmood and his delegation at that target civilians, civilian objects and and the government paid his travel, office and staff ex- his office today (Monday). vital facilities. Afghanistan counted these penses and his security was similar to that of President Pakistan Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood lead- terrorist attempts as blatant acts that con- Ghani. Samin said as the former president now did not ing the Pakistani delegation of senior officials tradict all international conventions that want to work within the government framework, so his took part in the second review of the meeting of guarantee the right to protect civilians privileges must also not be paid. Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and and civilian objects. But Mohammad Yousuf Saha, an official at the Karzai Solidarity (APAPPS). This came in a statement by the Embassy office, rejected Samim’s claims as baseless and untrue. of Afghanistan in Riyadh, in which it re- APAPPS was established in 2018 to provide a He said the former president has a special status under newed Afghanistan’s stand and full soli- comprehensive and structured framework for in- the law and expenses and salaries of his staff were paid darity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stitutional engagement in diverse areas of bilater- by the Presidential Administrative Office. this regard based on the access to information form, in all measures taken to protect its citizens al cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan. A spokesman for Karzai’s office said Arif Samim should which was not available on the Access to Information and residents and defend its security and The framework comprises five Working Groups be asked to provide documents in support of his claims. website due a technical issue. stability. focused on Politico-Diplomatic, Military to Mili- Pajhwok tried to have comment of PAO’s head Khushal Pajhwok also attempted to seek comment of Arif Samim The statement ...( More on P4)...(2) tary ...( More on P4)...(3) Khalil but he said they would provide information in but he could not be contacted. (Pajhwok) 2 September 01, 2020 Main Page Rally Staged in Kabul Taliban ‘Probes’ Alleged Against HNRC Rocket Shelling of US Bases Composition HELMAND - The Taliban is investigating reports of rocket attacks on two military bases in Helmand, according to spokesman Zabihullah, who said that fighters of the group have been ordered not to at- tack Americans. According to a New York Times report, roughly a doz- en rockets struck in late July around Camp Bastion, an air base used by Afghan and American forces in Helmand. And several rockets were fired within the last week or so at Camp Dwyer, a large US mili- tary base about 50 miles south KABUL - The Pashai and Syed Mansour Naderi, Enayat- of Bastion. Nuristani tribal councils and ullah Shahrani, Eng. Moham- “Based on the Doha agree- “Afghanistan Peace House” mad Khan, Sadiq Mudabir, organization on Monday criti- Esmael Ghazanfar, Maulvi Khu- ment, the Taliban should not cized composition of the High daidad Saleh, and head of the attack Americans so that they National Reconciliation Council Ulema Council. can process their withdrawal (HNRC) and called for its re- People belonging to the Pashai from ...( More on P4)...(8) view. ethnic group coming all the President Ashraf Ghani late Sat- way from Nangarhar, Kunar, urday announced deputies and Nuristan, Laghman and Kapisa members of the High National provinces and Nuristanis criti- Afghanistan Notes Taliban Kill 3 Children Reconciliation Council in a spe- cized the list announced by the cial decree. High Reconciliation Council at a Sustained Drop in Virus Cases in Daykundi The HNCR is formed for the rally in Kabul today (Monday). DAYKUNDI, Afghanistan – Tali- After days of quest, local resi- purpose of national reconcili- Hazrat Ali, a member of the ban insurgents killed at least dents found their bodies on a ation based on political agree- Wolesi Jirga from Nangarhar, three children after keeping them mountain in the area, according ment between President Ashraf and all Pashai group council for days in central province of to the security officials. Ghani and Dr. Abdullah Abdul- head, said: “We are not racist or Daykundi, local authorities con- Officials did not provide further lah. working for racism, but as polit- firmed Monday. details, but said an investigation Key members of HNRC are Ha- ical seats are divided based on Naqibullah Malistani, head of lo- is underway in this regard. mid Karzai, Abdul Rab Rasoul tribes, the rights of all our ethnic cal police, said three children ag- Kajran is one of the insecure dis- Sayyaf, Eng. Gulbuddin Hek- groups must be given.” ing between 10, 13 and 15 were tricts of the province, where resi- matyar, Karim Khalili, Abdul According to him, justice had killed by Taliban in Kajran dis- dents witnessed unprecedented Rashid Dostum, Mohammad not been considered in prepar- trict of the province, adding the battles between the Taliban Mohaqiq, Salahuddin Rabbani, ing the list of political com- Taliban had kidnapped them and Afghan forces, where doz- Atta Mohammad Noor, Ismael mittees and leadership of the from Selmanji village of Kajran en of country’s soldiers killed. Khan, Younis Qanoni, Hamid HNCR as 10 seats had been al- district last week. (KHAAMA PRESS) Gilani, Zabihullah Mujadidi, located ...( More on P4)...(9) Faryab Airstrike Wrecks Taliban Self-Proclaimed KABUL - Only four positive demic while 23 people recovered Taliban Camp District Governor Killed in Covid-19 disease cases have been from it in the past 24 hours, the FARYAB, Afghanistan – At least influence in several districts, registered in Afghanistan during ministry said, noting a sustained 11 Taliban insurgents killed dur- launching countless battle with ing an airstrike carried by Afghan Afghan security forces in recent Badakhshan the past 24 hours, the Ministry of drop in positive cases. BADAKHSHAN, Afghanistan Taliban self-proclaimed district security forces in northern prov- years. (KHAAMA PRESS) Public Health said on Monday. The number of deaths from the – A Taliban self-proclaimed governor Ziaulhaq killed dur- ince of Faryab, the 209th Shaheen In a statement, the ministry said virus stands at 1,402, according to district governor to Mymi dis- ing the clashes. Corps said in a statement Mon- 33 suspected individuals under- the ministry. As many as 29,112 trict of Badakhshan province At least two further Taliban day. went tests across the country and people have recovered from the in northeast Afghanistan killed killed in the battle, he added. The airstrike targeted a Taliban four of them tested positive for disease so far. in a battle with Afghan security According to Rohani, initially the virus. The ministry said that according camp, destroying their facilities forces, local authorities con- the Taliban insurgents launched The ministry said two new cases to a survey, millions of people in in Qarma Qul district of the prov- firmed. shootouts, who were then driv- were reported in eastern Nan- Afghanistan have been infected ince, according to the statement. Sanaullah Rohani, spokesman en away after Afghan security garhar and as many in Laghman with the coronavirus, asking peo- The Taliban did not immediately to the local police, told Khaama forces responded. provinces, pushing the nation’s ple to follow its guidelines to pre- comment on the claim. Press the incident occurred in Taliban did not immedi- tally to 38, 169. vent a second wave of the virus. Northern provinces are most in- Wodab area of Mymi district ately comment on the claim. No death occurred from the pan- (Pajhwok) secure areas, where Taliban has on Monday morning, adding (KHAAMA PRESS) Outlook Horoscope

Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) Sep 1, 2020 - Your mind may be a little Sep 1, 2020 - Your emotions could feel re- Sep 1, 2020 - Get to some water today and Sep 1, 2020 - People may see you as the cloudy most of the day, Aries, and you stricted today, Cancer, a feeling that may be reconnect with this element, Libra. Like lap- personification of drama, especially this could find it hard to ground yourself. It difficult to shake. Take this opportunity to ping waves against the shore, you may be morning, Capricorn. This is a good time may be that you’re trying to navigate by calm down and relax. You’ll enjoy the good gently changing the landscape around you to express your emotions and get things the stars, but unfortunately, the clouds times more when you give your body the with each word or action. Don’t underesti- out of your system. Be sure to release whatever pent- have moved in and there are no reference rest it needs. Always pushing for bigger and better ad- mate your inner strength. It could be that you seem over- up emotion you have inside. By afternoon, it might points to be seen. The good news is that the skies should ventures may be fun, but it can leave you too tired to powered by the things going on around you, but don’t let be a good idea to settle down and lay low. Turn your clear later, and you’ll find there’s nothing but smooth fully appreciate them. them keep you from being the person you truly are. energy inward, come to your center, and plan what sailing for the rest of the night. needs to get done. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Sep 1, 2020 - Praise you may receive this Sep 1, 2020 - Emotionally speaking, you morning could make you feel on top of Sep 1, 2020 - It could be hard to find your Sep 1, 2020 - There may be a damper on should be doing quite well today, Scorpio, the world, Taurus, but try not to let this footing early in the day, Leo. You may be your mood today, Aquarius, especially in especially in the morning. This is a good feeling go to your head. Stay modest de- better off sleeping in. Have a good breakfast the morning. It could seem as if everyone time to take charge of projects that require spite the lavish praise that may be show- and relax in the morning. By evening, you’ll is having fun but you. Having a good time definite leadership. Don’t think that you’re ered on you. By evening, you won’t be be refreshed, recharged, and ready to take on is more a state of mind than anything else. inferior to the people around you. Act like you belong in a able to get by on just talk alone. Actions will speak much the town. Your emotions may feel restricted, Try not to get trapped in a lousy mindset. Late afternoon leadership role and you’ll find that others will automati- louder than words and it’s important that you have which could make it difficult to fully express yourself. is a good time to ground your emotions. Operate from a cally support you in that position. You have what it takes some sort of plan. You’d be better off turning this energy inward now. point of stability instead of jealousy. to lead.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Sep 1, 2020 - Things should improve for Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sep 1, 2020 - You may get frustrated today, Sep 1, 2020 - There may be some conflict you as the day progresses, Gemini. The Sep 1, 2020 - Use the morning to take care of key is to stay loose and not be concerned Sagittarius, especially in the morning when today, Pisces, especially in the morning. yourself, Virgo. You could be so concerned other people’s egos seem to be strong. It Your general mood is quite good, but with the situation’s outcome. The future is with the world and the shared environment uncertain. You shouldn’t depend on some- could be difficult to relate to people who simply refuse there’s a strong force asking you to be that you forget to take care of you. Use the to accept any opinion but their own. Things should mel- more realistic in your approach. The last thing you want thing that may or may not pan out the way early afternoon to reflect and meditate. Gather facts from you want. There could be some conflict between you low out by afternoon. You’ll find people start to see things is for someone else to throw a bucket of water on your your inner state and use the information to create a plan from your perspective. Remain confident in your position raging fire of fun, but this is likely to happen unless you and someone with a strong ego in the morning, but this for the future. Be flexible in your approach. should resolve itself by evening. despite the vacillation of others. address the reality of the situation.

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In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind The Intellectual Position of Afghanistan in Postmodern Era

By: Mohammad Zahir Akbari modernism. So basically, we started with the divine right of kings, efore going to the main part of discussion, we need to have a knowledge revealed by God. Then we move to modernism where September 01, 2020 clear understanding about concept of postmodernism, mod- science rules, science has all the answers. And eventually, philoso- Bernism and pre-modernism. Postmodernism is a western phi- phy swings around to realize that science can say nothing about losophy referred to, a late 20th-century intellectual movement char- spirituality, purpose, and meaning. Now, being at the post-modern acterized by broad skepticism, nihilism, subjectivism and relativism. era, the question is what is the position and reaction of Afghan intel- It believes that Western intellectual and cultural norms and values lectual community towards modernism or postmodernism? Political Rifts are a product of the ideology of dominant or elite groups which Although, Afghanistan lies in postmodernist era, there are many serves their interests. Postmodernists also hold an ironic attitude to- traditional facts and manifestations that shows our current position Likely to Slow wards grand narratives and ideologies associated with modernism, is similar to the pre-modern era, not modern or postmodern era. Down Reaching often criticizing enlightenment rationality and focusing on the role For example, the Taliban and many other superstitious elements are of ideology in maintaining political or economic power. According not yet ready to adapt the rational norms and values of modern- Peace Agreement to postmodernism, nothing is naturally right or wrong because no ism let alone to talk about the postmodern concept. That’s why they truth or no reality exists beyond the words or individual subjectiv- cannot accept the new political system and current political mecha- he intra-Afghan dialogue, which yet to be started, will be ity. Nevertheless, neither there is a philosophical consensus on post- nism which has been established on the basis of modern norms and detailed and controversial since there are many ifs and buts. modernist theories and nor it holds an organized perception about values. Although the modern constitution of Afghanistan has not TThe Afghan government currently has three bodies tasked concepts of ontology, anthropology and sociology. Some scholars forgotten the position of local tradition and Islamic values, intel- with peace efforts: the High Peace Council, a semi-autonomous think postmodernism was a reaction against modernism while oth- lectually it seems untimely for many to adopt even the modulated group created by former President Hamid Karzai, the State Minis- ers recognize it as a critical questioning of the ideas and values asso- manifestation of the modern era. On contrary to this, the new gen- try for Peace, headed by a former chief of staff to President Ashraf ciated with a form of modernism that believes in progress and inno- eration of Afghanistan are familiar with the phenomena of global- Ghani, and the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR), vation. Modernism insists on a clear divide between art and popular ization and the higher educational system of the country broadly which is led by Abdullah Abdullah. “The hierarchies, the make- culture but postmodernism does not designate any one style of art discuss these theories at academic level and social media. As a ups and agendas of these bodies is not entirely clear to the Afghan or culture. result of the mentioned intellectual gaps, there have been serious people. That could present a major challenge when sitting across The fundamental differences amidst pre-modernism, modern- social and cultural chaos and dissociations among different groups from a more experienced and organized Taliban in Doha.” ism and postmodernism is that pre-modernism believe in absolute and class in the country. For example, the first wave of moderniza- As President Ghani announced the new member list of the HCNR, knowledge comes from God; modernism believes that science can tion during Amanullah Khan was faced with extreme reaction of some political figures, including Karzai, rejected their member- give absolute answers to everything; postmodernists believe that radical traditionalists when he commenced sudden reformation in ship in the council, which indicates a disagreement between Af- there is no universal truth or answer and everything is production the country. ghan officials and political figures. of subjectivity. Pre-modernism was generally based on idealism and Given the past experience, no radical movement – rightist or leftist There also seems a gap between the Taliban political leadership a utopian vision of human life and society and a belief in progress, - can succeed in the country. We should accept that neither it is pos- and their military commanders as the leadership has formed a modernism was based on positivism and excremental reasoning sible to overturn everything over a night and nor it is acceptable to negotiating team to talk with the Afghan government but their while postmodernism was born of skepticism and a suspicion of rea- return the country to the medieval era. Everyone must note that ret- fighters are widely involved in war and violence. Despite this fact, son. For postmodernists every society is in a state of constant change; rogressive era has not only expired but also it is in conflict with the the Taliban negotiators are believed to have coordinated closely there are no absolute values, only relative ones; nor there any ab- general spirit of globalization and advancement. Today we live in with their leadership council in Pakistan. solute truths. Postmodernism believe in several principles such as the era of globalization and advancement which has provided good Reaching an agreement with the ongoing hurdles appears to be no objective reality and, no scientific or historical truth. The funda- opportunities for advancement of all southern countries includ- really hard. A breakdown in negotiations could deepen the civil mental principles of modernism were reasoning, empirical scientific ing Afghanistan provided that the processes are not postponed by war. There are many issues to be discussed at the table which in- knowledge and rationality. It was an attempt to overcome preju- the aforementioned elements. The Afghan thinkers, writers, media clude power-sharing arrangement, future political system, and dices, myths, narratives, knowledge sacralization, religious dogmas workers and more importantly the Afghan civil society members protection of fundamental rights of all sections of the population. and traditions of the previous ages. It aimed to make human reason- should not let the country go back to the dark era. This is high time The result of the negotiations would largely depend on whether ing the main tool in managing human affairs which was believed to that civil society groups open their eyes and not let its government the Taliban are willing to accept a pluralistic political order or not. lead to human progress, growth and advancement. alone. Thus, the political parties have very sensitive responsibilities In the intra-Afghan talks, “the first hurdle will appear right away. Historically, Post-modernism starts around 1950. Politically, it at- in direction and management of public opinion when there is a fear The government’s initial point of order will be declaring a nation- tacks modernism by attacking on power structures that modernism of returning Afghanistan to the dark era. Although political parties wide ceasefire, but the Taliban’s primary focus will be onthe created. For example, the notion of the divine right of kings was re- have not been formed in the true sense in the country, they have structure of a future Afghan government,” a source is cited as placed with empiricism and an absolute knowledge from science and some bright minded people who love their country and wish the saying. logic. Postmodernism doesn’t replace modernism, it criticizes it. Post progression of their country. It seems that reaching a framework agreement or a political settle- modernism views word war second as the culmination of modern Mohammad Zahir Akbari is the permanent writer of the Daily ment will be a highly challenging issue. Consensus will not be thinking putting faith in technology and so it is often defined against Outlook Afghanistan. He can be reached at mohammadzahirak- easy on issues such as provisional power sharing, the Afghan modernism, rather than being defined as a new paradigm to replace [email protected] constitution and human rights, and equally contentious matters relating to demobilization of Taliban forces and their reintegra- tion. Speaking on the day of Ashura, 10th of Muharram, President Ghani said that peace did not mean power-sharing political deal, Media is One of the Greatest Success Stories but instead the fulfillment of the will of the Afghan people, which is to end violence and bloodshed in the country. Meanwhile, his of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan second deputy Sarwar Danish reiterated the public support to the republic and called on the Taliban to be “honest in the peace pro- By: Dawlat Bakhtiari for a democratic structure. Furthermore, media are platforms through cess”. It indicates that preservation of the republic system versus which communication are passed from one person to another, or from edia is a new phenomenon, known as an effective power Sharia law as well as power-sharing will be a bone of contention one place to another. It stimulates citizen engagement in politics for globally, able to direct or misdirect the world. Effective and between the Afghan government and the Taliban. instance political party’s membership registration, voter’s registration, democratic media are an essential part and indispensable for Moreover, Afghan officials and ordinary people have constantly M elections and electoral campaigns, electorate’s management are among societies trying to make a transition towards peace and democracy. called on the Taliban to reduce violence and declare ceasefire, this the major political activities, no one can ignore the important role of However, millions of dollars have been invested in the development will be on the top list of the agenda of Afghan negotiating team. media in education, social, and economic progress. Since media offer of the Afghan media sector and the growth of private media since 2001 But the Taliban so far refused to do so. the reality of political parties and political elites and give people the op- is considered one of the country’s greatest success stories. On the other Worst, a number of Afghan political figures, who do not back the portunity to have options when they are going to cast their votes, and hand, based on history, the media has come in Afghanistan in 1873, government’s side, seek their self-interests in the talks. That is, express their opinions. Having an independent media is the wish and but for various reasons it was marginalized, isolated, ignored, rarely they hunt for political positions in the future government. Kar- major goal of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. For, media narrate the supported by the people, as the result it had lost its influence on the zai’s attitude towards talks with the Taliban is highly dubious. For stories of each political elite, people are informed of how much elites Afghan society for more than a century. Yet, after two decades of pres- instance, despite the government’s discontent, Karzai traveled to are wealthy and how influential their wealth is. Today, if people are ence, the media sector is entering a mature phase in Afghanistan now. Russia, where he led a non-official delegation, to hold informal going to cast their votes, this means that overall media give an account By looking at the media performance during different rounds of elec- talks with the Taliban. However, as the government included of each vision and its values, allowing the public to move towards the tions since 2004, one can obviously see how the approach has changed him in the reconciliation council, he has rejected his membership. preferred values. Fortunately, freedom of expression and freedom of toward election reporting. This means that the Afghan media sector Such disagreements are likely to weaken the government’s stance press are the two values that have ranked Afghan media higher than has progressed amazingly and it worth to advocate for it to be survive and disrupt the intra-Afghan dialogue. all of its neighboring countries. Therefore, this achievement must be in the future. Conversely, Afghanistan’s media has two primary goals. To present a united front and support the intra-Afghan talks, po- survive as the conclusion of peace with the Taliban. In Taliban times, The short-term goal is to counteract the effects of insurgent commu- litical figures have to end their disagreement and put their weight there was one radio by the name of “Radio Sharia” which broadcasts nications in order to win the hearts and minds of the Afghan people. behind the government’s stance. They have to be sincere to their the Taliban propaganda only. Regrettably, the Taliban do not tolerate The long-term goal is to create a free and independent, self-governing nation and stop seeking individual contacts or backdoor deals professional media that reveal their actions. The Taliban are an extrem- media sector that will continue to function purposefully with produc- with the militant groups. ist movement, deeply oppose to free media. During their rule, they ing worthy production for different types of people in the country. Afghans also doubt the genuine intention and constructive en- were lacked access to adequate information. They have made clever Strengthening an energetic media is as if as supporting sustainability gagement of the neighboring states, mainly those of Iran and Pak- use of ethnic tensions in their favor. Meanwhile the Taliban are lack of and civil society, democracy and governance in Afghanistan. Mainly istan, in the peace process. Subsequent to the invitation of the Tal- local administration to gain the real support of the population. Major- the media facilitate community building by helping people to find iban delegation to Islamabad – a day after announcing sanctions ity of the Taliban are motivated by money, even though some of them common causes, identify civic groups, and work toward solutions to against the group – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan talked are armed gang and criminals. The objective of the Taliban today is the societal problems. The media act as watchdogs checking government to Abdullah on the phone and invited him to Pakistan to discuss same as it was in the 1990s. actions, set the agenda for public discussion of social and political is- To end with, in Afghanistan, the media are utilized to distribute the Afghan peace issues. Afghan officials have always urged the sues, and provide a forum for political expression. Ideally, the media knowledge and it is a tool of and signpost for democracy. If democ- neighboring states to engage constructively in the peace issues serve several essential roles in democratic society. Their primary pur- racy is to work properly, society needs access to news and information. and reiterated their significant role. To support the regional sta- pose is to inform the public, providing citizens with the information Democracy is the rule of a majority, a truly democratic framework also bility, regional stakeholders have to pressure the Taliban to hold needed to make thoughtful decisions about leadership and policy. demands and ensures that those elected must be accountable. This in- talks with the Kabul administration and reach an agreement. Overall media deliver a picture of political divisions of the society to cludes protecting against gender discrimination, protecting the rights Overall, Afghan officials and political figures have to build a na- the public. They have vastly increased the potential for political infor- of minorities, protecting freedom of speech. Analysis of politics deci- tional consensus and present a united front in the intra-Afghan mation to reach even the most disinterested citizens. Media enable the sion, status, debate, practical information and exchange as well as en- talks. The negotiating sides have to come to the table with genu- creation of digital public squares where opinions can be openly shared. tertainment are needed and provided by the media. Another advan- ine intention and respect the demands and preconditions of the There are four major types of media in broad-spectrum; traditional tage of media is to convey peace messages to fighters and community people of Afghanistan. Regional and international stakeholders media, print media, electronic media and social media. The fact is the elders. Media is a great assistance in conflict management and peace have to play their role actively and constructively in the talks and peace loving people of Afghanistan want their voices to be heard and building. Information is power that can impact on insight and pub- press the Taliban to declare ceasefire. they need institutions that are transparent, responsive, capable and lic discourse indirectly and change the perceptions. Lastly, free media accountable. Independent media plays an essential role in delivering would guarantee a long-term support to the people of Afghanistan on the right information for the people need to participate in debates and their path towards peace, security and prosperity, let’s back it. decisions that shape their lives. Freedom of expression is not only the Dawlat Bakhtiari is the newly emerging writer of the Daily Outlook core of a healthy media but also a fundamental human right and vital Afghanistan. He can be reached at [email protected]

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The views and opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authers and do not reflect the views or opinions of the Daily Outlook Afghanistan. December 19, 2019 4 September 01, 2020 Israeli, US Delegations Arrive in UAE Moscow to Expel 3 Slovak Diplomats in in 1st Direct Flight Response to Slovakia Expelling 3 Russian JERUSALEM - A Star of David-adorned El Al plane egation included President Donald Trump’s senior Diplomats - Russian Foreign Ministry flew from Israel to the United Arab Emirates on adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner, as well as MOSCOW - Moscow will expel three diplomats from the Slo- ties said on August 10 that they had decided to expel three Monday, carrying a high-ranking American and Is- national security adviser Robert O’Brien, Mideast vak embassy to Russia in retaliation for the expulsion of three Russian diplomats on suspicion of espionage. Slovak media raeli delegation to Abu Dhabi in the first-ever di- envoy Avi Berkowitz and envoy for Iran Brian Russian diplomats by Bratislava, the Russian Foreign Minis- said, in turn, citing a statement by a representative of the Slo- rect commercial passenger flight between the two Hook. Israel was represented by national security try said on Monday. vak Foreign Ministry, that Bratislava seeks to maintain good countries.The Israeli flag carrier’s flight marked the adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat and the director generals The Foreign Ministry said Slovak Ambassador to Russia Peter relations with Moscow, but the diplomats committed viola- implementation of the historic U.S.-brokered deal to of several ministries, who were to meet with their Priputen was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry on tions and will therefore have to leave Slovak territory. normalize relations between the two nations and so- Emirati counterparts. August 31. Assumptions were made on Slovak media that the Russian lidifies the long-clandestine ties between them that (Fox News) “The ambassador was informed that the Russian side has de- diplomats might have been involved in the killing of Chech- have evolved over years of shared enmity toward cided on the basis of the principle of reciprocity to expel three en separatist Zelimkhan Khangoshvili in Berlin. (Interfax) Iran. diplomatic officers of the Slovak embassy in Moscow from With the U.S. as matchmaker, Israel and the UAE the Russian Federation,” the ministry said. agreed earlier this month to work toward normal- The ambassador “was informed of strong protest against the ization, which would make the UAE the third Arab unfounded expulsion of three diplomatic officers of the Rus- nation to have full relations with Israel, after Egypt sian embassy to Slovakia in August,” the ministry said. “We and Jordan. Unlike those two nations, Israel has view this unfriendly move by Bratislava as one that contra- never fought a war against the UAE and hopes to venes the traditional spirit of the constructive development of have much-warmer relations. The American del- relations between our countries,” it said. The Slovak authori-

(1) Abdullah Opposes ... meeting, all five Working Groups under The deal is a significant step in the tran- found no traces of oil. Adib’s designation comes just a day APAPPS reviewed implementation sta- sitional leadership’s goal of resolving Protesters bore signs which read, “Your Sayed Hamid Gailani, Zabihullah Mu- ahead of French President Emmanuel tus of earlier discussions and decisions, multiple, deeply rooted civil conflicts. incompetence is destroying our island,” jaddedi, political and religious figure Macron’s visit. Last week, French For- with a view to take the process forward. About 300,000 people have been killed “You have no shame,” and “I’ve seen Sayed Mansoor Nadery, political and re- eign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian issued It said the Pakistani delegation reaf- in Darfur since rebels took up arms better Cabinets at IKEA” after the prime ligious figure Enayatullah Shahrani, for- a warning to Lebanon, stating it might firmed their country’s support for an there in 2003, according to the United minister blamed bad weather for the mer deputy chief executive and political “disappear” altogether if a new govern- Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace Nations. botched clean up response. figure Engineer Mohammad Khan, head ment is not formed immediately. process in Afghanistan. (Pajhwok) Conflict in South Kordofan and Blue Experts are warning that the econom- of Afghanistan’s Ulema Council, former Paris has become increasingly involved Nile erupted in 2011, following unre- ic impact on the Mauritian economy, head of the Administrative Office of the (4) Iran Launches ... in the political life of its former protec- solved issues from bitter fighting there which is largely dependent on tourism, President Sadiq Modabir, Mohammad torate after the port blast, and it’s Ma- IRICA in collaboration with the Interna- in Sudan’s 1983-2005 civil war. could be felt for decades. (RT) Ismail Ghazanfar and Mawlawi Khodai- cron’s second visit to the country in less tional Road Transport Union (IRU), and Two rebel factions refused to take part dad Saleh. (16) African Migrants ... than a month. France’s president has Economic Cooperation Organization in the deal. (Aljazeera) rallied a host of donors ready to help High-Ranking Officials as Members (ECO) under the framework of the TIR At least one teenager took his own life According to the decree, members of (11) Baltic States ... Lebanon with the aftermath of the blast Convention. by hanging himself, the newspaper re- – if the country conducts all the reforms the council from the government are The Convention on International Trans- backed from abroad. ported. First Vice President Amrullah Saleh, required by the international sponsors. port of Goods Under Cover of TIR Car- “We said that we need peaceful dialogue “Photos emerging from detention cen- (RT) Second Vice President Mohammad Sar- nets (TIR Convention) is a multilateral and agreement between the regime and tres in southern Saudi Arabia show that war Danesh, Acting Foreign Minister treaty that was concluded in Geneva on society, but we see that the regime is not authorities there are subjecting Horn (19) Vienna to ... Mohammad Haneef Atmar, National 14 November 1975 to simplify and har- ready for that,” Lithuanian President of Africa migrants to squalid, crowd- available. Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib, monize the administrative formalities of Gitanas Nauseda said. “We see that we ed, and dehumanising conditions with However, the forthcoming meeting is Meshrano Jirga Speaker Fazl Hadi international road transport. need to move forward and to show an no regard for their safety or dignity,” important because the US has illegally Muslimyar, Wolesi Jirga Speaker Mir A third corridor, India-Iran-Afghanistan example to other countries.” Adam Coogle, deputy director of Hu- called for the reinstatement of UN Secu- Rahman Rahmani, presidential adviser route, is another critical route for trade The European Union has been working man Rights Watch in the Middle East, rity Council sanctions against Iran. Almas Zahid, state minister for peace af- through Iran between India and Af- on its own list of individuals in Belar- was quoted as saying by the newspaper. On August 26, Schmid reacted to the lat- fairs (that has not been appointed so far) ghanistan. This route is already up and us to target with similar sanctions, but “The squalid detention centres in south- est joint statement issued by Iran and and presidential adviser Mawlawi Jora running. Recently the seventh shipment Western countries have mostly been ern Saudi Arabia fall well short of inter- IAEA. Tahiri. of wheat from India for Afghanistan ar- cautious, wary of provoking an inter- national standards. For a wealthy coun- In a tweet on Wednesday, Schmid wrote, Women Members rived at Chabahar Port. (ATN) vention from Russia. try like Saudi Arabia, there’s no excuse “Good news from Tehran on coopera- Women members of the council are civil (5) President Inaugurates ... The three small Baltic states are in the for holding migrants in such deplorable tion between #Iran and @iaeaorg. The society activist Safia Sediqqi, former MP EU and Lithuania and Latvia border Be- conditions” EU trusts the impartial and independent Najiba Ayubi, a member of the Afghan the country. larus. Lithuania has been hosting oppo- The newspaper was able to geolocate role of the agency. In the meantime, we Women’s Network, Mari Akrami, civil Ahmad Wafi Amin, an official at the sition candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanous- two of the centres - one is in Al Shu- continue our work to preserve #JCPOA society activist Zia Gul Rezaee, a mem- president’s office, said the quality of the kaya, who fled there after the election maisi, near the holy city of Mecca, while with Joint Commission next week; I will ber of the Independent Administrative vehicle was good as they used it inside her supporters say she won. the other is in Jazan, a port town near chair on behalf of High Representative Reform and Civil Service Commission the Presidential Palace. He said they Tsikhanouskaya will speak to the U.N. Yemen. @JosepBorrellF.” (Trend) Alia Yulmaz, former higher education would also buy more cars from the firm Security Council on Friday at Estonia’s There are believed to be others housing minister Farida Mohmand, chairperson if needed. (Pajhwok) invitation, her spokesman said. (Re- thousands of Ethiopians. (20) PM Orders ... of medical council of Afghanistan Nas- (6) Appeal for ... uters) In March, the government of Saudi Ara- system of the financial hub of the coun- rin Oryakhil and civil society activist bia deported nearly 3,000 Ethiopian try. said it was “an absolute priority” to find (12) ‘Heavy Price’: ... Zarqa Yaftali. migrant workers as it struggled to deal Following the devastation of the me- the three children and more than 100 of- Leadership Members quoted Wang saying the visit was a with the coronavirus outbreak. tropolis, the premier had last week ficers were working to locate them. According to the decree, the leader- “provocation” and that Taiwan was an A further 200,000 migrants were also promised that his government would “While we do not believe at this time ship members of the council are Abdul- “inseparable part of China”. slated for deportation, but instead were “not abandon” the city’s people “in their there is any immediate risk to their lah Abdullah, Abdul Salam Rahimi, It is the second high-profile visit by a rounded up from various cities within time of crisis”. physical safety, their location, access to Enayatullah Farahmand, Asadullah Saa- foreign delegation to the island in a fort- the oil-rich kingdom and have been left “My government is fully cognisant of accommodation, healthcare, and other dati, Zuhra Mutahari, Atta-Ur-Rahman night, after a visit by US Health Secre- in squalid conditions in detention facili- the suffering of our people in the wake provisions is entirely unknown,” he Salim, Haji Din Mohammad, Akram tary Alex Azar. (Aljazeera) ties. of the heavy rains, especially the people said. Khpulwak, Mohammad Masoom Others are African refugees from war- of Karachi,” he said via tweets. Eight people have been arrested in con- (13) Typhoon Maysak: ... Stanekzai, and Noor-Ul-Haq Olumi. torn Yemen. Separately, he also announced that the nection with the abduction. (1TV NEWS) 190km (118 miles) south of Naha, Okina- “The mindset that existed among the Af- “We have been left to die here,” one mi- Centre would work with the Sindh gov- wa’s capital, travelling north-north-west ghan people and among Dr. Abdullah’s (7) 400 Thousand ... grant said. “Everyone is sick here. Ev- ernment to resolve Karachi’s decades- supporters is in fact is very different at 35kmph (21.7 mph) with maximum old issues, like the desilting of nullahs Health announced 400,000 cubic centi- eryone has something.” (Aljazeera) from what is happening,” said Karim sustained winds of 144kmph (89.6 mph) and improving the city’s drainage sys- meters of blood is stored in its facilities, (17) ‘Provocative ... Khurram, former presidential adviser. and gusts of 216kmph (134.2 mph), the tem. (Pakistan Today) as Afghans volunteered to donate blood The Presidential Palace recently said the agency said. Line of Actual Control, the de facto bor- on Ashura – 10th of Muharram-ul- Ha- list of the members of the High Council Forecasters were warning of flooding, der separating territories controlled by (21) Russia Brings ... ram. for National Reconciliation is final, but mudslides and swollen rivers, as the the two rivals. unable to return earlier due to the termi- The health ministry in a press release Sediq Sediqqi, presidential spokesman, storm is expected to unleash up to 80 India would not provide details of what nation of air traffic caused by the coro- Monday said that its administration at a press conference indirectly hinted millimetres of rainfall per hour on some exactly had happened overnight, but ex- navirus pandemic. launched a campaign on blood dona- that there might be some changes. parts of the island of Okinawa. pressed its resolve to stand up to China. In accordance with the recommenda- tion, as they reached dozens of volun- “The Afghan government believes in The agency forecast rainfall of up to 400 “The Indian Army is committed to main- tions of the World Health Organization teers in the Afghan capital. consultation. If individuals or politi- millimetres for Okinawa and up to 150 taining peace and tranquility through The campaign received some 415,500ccs (WHO), all citizens of Turkmenistan cians want to be part of the process, the millimetres for the Amami Island region dialogue, but is also equally determined of blood in Kabul, the statement said, as who arrived on a charter flight from Be- Afghan government will consider ad- by late on Tuesday. to protect its territorial integrity,” the they covered multiple areas in city, in- larus and India had to undergo a man- vice from consultation,” Sediqqi said. In 2019, Japan was hit by the most pow- statement said, adding that a meeting cluding Hussainiya congregation halls, datory two-week quarantine. (Trend) Meanwhile, representatives of the erful typhoons to hit the country in six was underway at the border village of Mosques, Blood Banks and hospitals. Pashaee ethnic group, a minority com- decades left as many as 36 people dead. Chushul to resolve the issue. China con- (22) Coronavirus ... A number of Afghan political figures munity, said they do not see balance in Typhoon Hagibis left the capital, Tokyo, firmed it was communicating with India vere acute respiratory syndrome coro- have also participated the campaign to the structure of the council announced relatively unscathed, but caused serious regarding the conditions on the ground. motivate the public in this regard, ac- navirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was by the president. damage to surrounding regions, as riv- Chinese and Indian troops have engaged cording to the statement. confirmed to have spread to Tajikistan “The people of the Pashaee ethnic group ers burst their banks and the torrential in a series of stand-offs and clashes Meanwhile, the ministry emphasized on when its index cases, in Dushanbe and has the right to complain. We are upset rain triggered landslides. (Aljazeera) along their disputed border, including standardized collection and storage of Khujand, were confirmed on April 30, about this situation,” said Hazrat Ali, an in the Eastern Ladakh area. The high- the blood in the Blood Banks. (14) Scientists See ... 2020. MP. altitude Pangong Tso Lake is contested Each year, public participates in cam- As far as other Central Asian nations “We are fed up. We campaigned for you adenovirus. by both sides and saw intensive boat paigns on blood donation is rampant, are concerned, the number of officially and we want our rights from you,” said “The Ad5 concerns me just because a lot patrols and skirmishes between Indian as mainly young generation volunteer confirmed cases of coronavirus is con- Qasim Sanjari, a tribal elder. of people have immunity,” said Anna and Chinese troops. 20 Indian soldiers to donate blood for the wounded Af- tinuing to increase in them. Amidst the new developments in the Durbin, a vaccine researcher at Johns were killed on June 15 in Galwan Valley, ghan forces or any individual in need. In Kazakhstan, the number of officially peace process, Abdullah Abdullah met Hopkins University. “I’m not sure what while the Chinese side never confirmed (KHAAMA PRESS) confirmed coronavirus cases has been with former mujahideen leader Abdul their strategy is ... maybe it won’t have the number of casualties on its side. Bei- reported at 1128,000 as of the evening Rab Rasul Sayyaf who was a mediator in (8) Taliban ‘Probes’ ... 70% efficacy. It might have 40% effica- jing and New Delhi blame each other for of August 30, of which 81,558 have re- resolving the rift between Abdullah and cy, and that’s better than nothing, until the escalation of border tension and the Afghanistan,” said Sayed Akbar Agha, a covered and 1,795 have died. Ghani earlier this year. (TOLO NEWS) something else comes along.” conflict caused a surge of mutual hostil- former Taliban commander. “But a start In Uzbekistan, 41,424 cases of COV- of attacks between the US and the Tali- Vaccines are seen as essential to end- ity between the two nations. India and (2) Afghanistan Condemns ... ID-19 have been reported as of the eve- ban can harm the peace process.” ing the pandemic that has claimed over China fought a bloody war in 1962 over affirmed that Afghanistan and its peo- ning of August 30, of which 38,655 have The rocket attacks did not cause casu- 845,000 lives worldwide. Gamaleya has the Himalayan border. (RT) ple have suffered from terrorism and in- recovered and 313 have died. alties at the two bases where US forces said its two-virus approach will address (18) Lebanese ... In Kyrgyzstan, the number of official- curred losses in money and lives due to were stationed. Ad5 immunity issues. ly confirmed cases of coronavirus has terrorist groups that follow an approach Critics questioned why the attacks were (Reuters) resigned shortly after the devastating to terrorize and kill innocent people and blast that rocked the port of the coun- been reported at 43,820 as of the evrn- leaked to the media one month after (15) Huge Anti-Govt ... target civilians and defenseless people. they happened. (TOLO NEWS) try’s capital on August 4. The explo- ing of aUGUST 30, of which 38,198 have (SPA) or seriously ill near the spill while the sion killed at least 190 people, injuring recovered and 1,059 have died. (9) Rally Staged ... (3) Kabul Urges ... carcasses of roughly 40 dolphins are be- thousands more and caused widespread Turkmenistan authorities still deny the for one ethnic group and five seats for ing examined for traces of oil in their destruction across Beirut, while its port pandemic has reached the country, but Coordination, Intelligence Cooperation, another, but not a single seat was given system which may have contributed to was effectively leveled. The explosion local hospitals have reportedly been Economy, and Refugee Issues. The first to some ethnic groups. (Pajhwok) their sudden and untimely deaths. was caused by a massive haul of am- overwhelmed with patients with pneu- review meeting was held in Islamabad The threat to wildlife sparked outrage monium nitrate fertilizer that had been monia symptoms, some of whom, in- on 10 June 2019. (10) Sudan Signs ... across the small island nation though improperly stored at the port for years cluding medical personnel, have died. The statement saidduring the second national army. an autopsy of two of the dead animals after it was seized from a cargo vessel. (Asia Plus) 5 September 01, 2020 International

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on Monday to end 17 years of Groups from Darfur conflict. Vienna to Host The Sudan Revolutionary Front JCPOA Joint (SRF), a coalition of rebel groups from the western region of Dar- Commission on Sept. 1 fur and the southern states of TEHRAN - The next and Russia. Thus, the South Kordofan and Blue Nile, meeting of the Joint meeting will be held signed the peace agreement Commission of the Joint at the level of deputy at a ceremony in Juba, capital Comprehensive Plan of ministers and political of neighbouring South Sudan, Action (JCPOA) will be directors of the Iranian which has hosted and helped held in Vienna on Sep- and 4+1 Group foreign mediate the long-running talks tember 1, Trend reports ministers. since late 2019. citing Mehr. Last July, after receiv- The final agreement covers key The meeting will be ing a letter from Ira- issues around security, land chaired by Secretary- nian Foreign Minister ownership, transitional justice, General of the Euro- Mohammad Javad Zar- power sharing, and the return pean Union Exter- if regarding the non- of people who fled their homes nal Action Service adherence of European because of war. Helga Schmid and Ira- countries to this agree- It also provides for the disman- nian Deputy Foreign ment, Schmid said that tling of rebel forces and the in- Minister Seyyed Abbas the next meeting of tegration of their fighters into Araghchi. the Joint Commission the ...(More on P4)...(10) The event will be at- of the JCPOA will be tended by representa- held as soon as the con- tives of France, Ger- ditions for travel are Baltic States Hit ‘Heavy Price’: China Threatens Czech many, Britain, China ...(More on P4)...(19) Lukashenko, Other Belarus PM Orders to Finalise Officials with Sanctions Official Over Taiwan Visit BEIJING - Top Chinese Karachi Transformation VILNIUS - Lithuania, sanctions are aimed diplomat Wang Yi said Plan in A Week Latvia and Estonia at officials the three Czech senate speaker Mi- imposed travel bans Baltic states accuse of los Vystrcil would “pay a ISLAMABAD - Prime Karachi’s progress,” on President Alexan- vote rigging and play- heavy price” for violating Minister Imran Khan Prime Minister’s Office der Lukashenko and ing a role in violence the so-called “One China” has directed to finalise quoted Imran as say- 29 other Belarusian against protesters since principle by making an of- this week the proposed ing. officials on Monday, the Aug. 9 election. Lu- ficial visit to Taiwan, the “Karachi Transforma- “[The government] is jumping into action to kashenko’s inclusion in Chinese foreign minis- tion Plan” after tak- aware of the challenges impose sanctions be- the lists sends a mes- try said in a statement on ing all stakeholders on that Karachi’s residents fore the rest of the EU. sage to other European Monday. board so that it can be have been facing for The three Baltic states countries which have Vystrcil arrived in Taipei approved and subse- years. We cannot look have led calls for the been reluctant to back on Sunday with a delega- quently implemented, away from the difficul- West to take firmer measures against him tion of 90 people including his office said on Mon- ties being faced by resi- action against Lukash- personally. the mayor of Prague on a day. dents. The Centre will enko, who is accused Lukashenko, an ally of trip designed to promote The direction came dur- play its role to solve by opponents and the Moscow, denies elec- business links with Tai- ing a high-level meet- Karachi’s problems and West of rigging an toral fraud and has wan, which China claims He said the Czech Re- which considers the ince. ing which met to dis- its progress.” election to prolong said the protesters are as its own and tries to iso- public would not bow to democratically-ruled is- China’s state media cuss the plan designed The meeting comes a his 26-year rule. The ...(More on P4)...(11) late on the world stage. objections from Beijing, land a breakaway prov- ...(More on P4)...(12) by the Ministry of Plan- week after Karachi was ning and Development flooded by devastating to address challenges rain that claimed more Typhoon Maysak: Japan Warns of Scientists See Downsides to faced by Karachi. The than 30 lives. Top COVID-19 Vaccines premier, his office said, The city received the ‘Major Disaster’ in Okinawa Region was briefed on the pro- heaviest rainfall in a TOKYO - A powerful as it closes in on the island from Russia, China posed plan that “has single day in 53 years. typhoon is barrelling to- from late at night, Okina- TORONTO/CHI- Ad5. The company is been formulated in line Roads were inundat- wards Japan’s southern wa Governor Denny Ta- CAGO - High-profile in talks to get emer- with Karachi’s prob- ed with water and, in islands, bearing danger- maki said in a statement COVID-19 vaccines de- gency approval in sev- lems and development many areas, houses ous winds, as weather au- on Sunday. veloped in Russia and eral countries before requirements”. were flooded as well. thorities warn of a “major A total of 180 flights to China share a potential completing large-scale The plan aims to find Power supply and mo- disaster” in the region. and from the Okinawa shortcoming: They are trials, the Wall Street a permanent solution bile signals were dis- The Japan Meteorological region had already been based on a common Journal reported last to issues such as solid rupted for days due to Agency warned on Mon- cancelled and many cold virus that many week. waste management, damage to infrastruc- day that Typhoon May- schools and public offices people have been ex- A vaccine devel- water shortage, clean- ture. sak could bring with it were closed from Monday posed to, potentially oped by Moscow’s ing of nullahs, sewer- The rain, once again, storm surge, heavy rains, afternoon, the Okinawa limiting their effective- Gamaleya Institute, age and transport. exposed the poor infra- high waves and violent Times newspaper report- ness, some experts say. approved in Russia “The country’s devel- structure and drainage winds, potentially caus- ed. CanSino Biologics’ earlier this month de- opment is linked to ...(More on P4)...(20) ing a “major disaster” in As of 5pm local time vaccine, approved for spite limited testing, the Okinawa region. sturdy buildings before gain further strength, (08:00 GMT), the eye of the military use in China, is based on Ad5 and a Russia Brings Back Its The agency also called on winds get stronger”. with maximum winds storm was about ...(More is a modified form of second less common residents to “evacuate to Maysak is expected to of 252kmph (156.6 mph) on P4)...(13) adenovirus type 5, or ...(More on P4)...(14) Citizens from Turkmenistan Via Charter Flights ASHGABAT - Russia lines and transported Huge Anti-Govt African Migrants Locked Up in Saudi ‘Provocative Movements’: organized two flights 156 people. Demonstrations Coronavirus Centres India Slams China, As It from Turkmenistan Meanwhile, the forma- Held Across Reveals Fresh Border during last week to tion of lists of citizens Mauritius in Wake CONGO - An investiga- bring its citizens back, who have a reason to tion by the British news- Incident Over the Weekend Trend reports with ref- enter the territory of paper Sunday Telegraph of Botched Oil NEW DELHI - The Indian military has ac- erence to Turkmenpor- Russia on one of these has revealed hundreds Spill Response cused China of conducting “provocative mil- tal information portal. flights was completed of African migrants itary movements” along the disputed border More than 300 people by August 20, the re- PORT LOUIS - Tens of thou- locked up in Saudi Ara- in Eastern Ladakh, where clashes occurred were transported via port says. sands of Mauritians took to the bia’s coronavirus deten- earlier this year. The Chinese side denied these two flights. Following the outbreak streets of the capital to call for tion facilities under ter- crossing the de facto border. The first export flight of of the COVID-19 pan- the resignation of Prime Min- rible conditions. Indian troops have pre-empted the Sunday the Russian S7 Airlines demic, the countries ister Pravind Jugnauth and The investigation, pub- night maneuvers of the Chinese military on was organized from around the world start- his cabinet for their botched lished on Sunday, re- the southern bank of the Pangong Tso Lake Turkmenabat (Turk- ed organizing charter handling of an oil spill which vealed photos taken by and strengthened their positions to “thwart menistan) to Moscow flights to bring its citi- threatens the country’s econ- migrants on their mobile Chinese intentions to unilaterally change (Russia), and transport- zens back home. omy. phones showing dozens facts on ground,” the Indian side said in a ed 157 people. Previously, flights from An estimated 75,000 people of emaciated men lying statement on Monday. The second export Belarus and India ar- took to the streets of the capi- on the floor in multiple China responded to the allegations later on flight from the Turk- rived at Turkmenabat tal Saint Louis over the week- rows in small rooms Monday, saying its border troops had not menabat International International Airport end, the country’s largest with barred windows. crossed the...(More on P4)...(17) Airport took off to with citizens of Turk- anti-government protests in “It’s hell in here. We one of the centres for were beaten using elec- Moscow on flight 8536 menistan who were decades, following a slow and are treated like animals more than four months, tric cords, with guards of the Russian S7 Air- ...(More on P4)...(21) lackluster response to an oil and beaten every day,” told The Sunday Tele- hurling racial abuse at Lebanese President spill in early August. Abebe, an Ethiopian graph. them. Designates Ambassador to Coronavirus: The Number The Japanese bulk carrier who has been held at Other migrants said they ...(More on P4)...(16) Germany Mustapha Adib as of Officially Confirmed Cases MV Wakashio struck a reef New Prime Minister in southeast Mauritius and of Covid-19 Reaches 8,550 spilled roughly 1,000 tons of Former India President Mukherjee Dies BEIRUT - Lebanese President Michel Aoun In Tajikistan oil into the pristine Indian After Developing Lung Infection has designated Mustapha Adib as the new Ocean waters offshore the is- PM, tasking him with forming a new cabi- DUSHANBE - 69 new 7,341 (83.8 percent) CO- land. A 15 kilometer (9 mile) NEW DELHI - Former Indian Presi- an indelible mark on the development net, after the previous government quit in the officially confirmed VID-19 patients have stretch of the coastline is now dent Pranab Mukherjee, who had trajectory of our nation,” Indian Prime wake of the devastating explosion at the Bei- cases of novel corona- reportedly recovered stained with oil as volunteers tested positive for COVID-19 this Minister Narendra Modi said on Twit- rut port. virus (COVID-19) were in Tajikistan as of the attempt to halt the spread of month, died on Monday after weeks ter, posting a picture of him touching Senior diplomat Adib was tapped as the new reported in Tajikistan evening of August 30, the slick. in hospital. He was 84. Mukherjee’s feet in reverence. PM after he managed to secure the support over weekends (Sat- 2020. Environmental volunteers New Delhi’s Army Hospital (Re- “A scholar par excellence, a towering of the majority in parliament. Adib has been urday and Sunday), More than 1,000 people have erected makeshift oil bar- search and Referral) said earlier in statesman, he was admired across the Lebanese ambassador to Germany since July bringing a total number in Tajikistan have re- riers to stem the spread while the day that Mukherjee had gone into political spectrum and by all sections 2013, as well as an adviser to a former PM in of officially confirmed portedly been treating experts from Japan and Britain a septic shock after coming down of society.” (Reuters) the early 2010s. cases of COVID-19 in COVID-19 at home un- are investigating the extent of with a lung infection. His medical Shortly after his designation, Adib called for the country to 8,550 as der supervision of fam- the spill and its potential im- condition had declined since Sunday, the formation of a new government in record of the evening of Au- ily doctors. pact on the local flora and it added. time, as well as for the immediate launch of gust 30, a MoHSPP The COVID-19 pan- fauna, which include major A veteran politician who served as reforms needed for an agreement for with the said. demic in Tajikistan is mangrove forests filled with foreign and finance minister in pre- International Monetary Fund (IMF). The number of corona- part of the worldwide endangered species of animal. vious administrations led by the “The opportunity for our country is small,” virus-linked deaths has pandemic of coronavi- Meanwhile, some 34 melon- now-opposition Congress party, Adib stressed. been reported in the rus disease 2019 (CO- headed whales were found Mukherjee had friends on both sides The previous Lebanese government, led by country at 68, according VID-19) caused by se... dead...(More on P4)...(15) of the political divide. “He has left Hassan Diab,...(More on P4)...(18) to a MoHSPP. 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23°C 13°C 16°C 25°C 16°C 8°C 16°C Iran Launches Trade Routes Through Afghanistan for Central Asia TEHRAN - Two new key trade two shipments of goods from and the Iranian government. corridors between Iran and Cen- Shahid Rajaei Port in the south- He said all stakeholders were de- tral Asian countries, through Af- ern port city of Bandar Abbas to termined to develop this sector. ghanistan, have been launched Uzbekistan via the newly estab- “The pilot opening of this corri- and are expected to considerably lished Iran-Afghanistan-Uzbek- dor indicates that Afghanistan is boost trade activities in the re- istan corridor a few weeks ago. seriously determined to develop gion. This was a pilot operation to as- transit in its territory and connect According to Ruhollah Latifi, sess the route and proved suc- Central Asian countries to the spokesman for the Islamic Re- cessful. southern waters, including the public of Iran Customs Adminis- According to IRICA Director of ports along the Persian Gulf and tration (IRICA), the two corridors Transit Bureau Mostafa Ayati, the Sea of Oman (Chabahar),” he are the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan- the launch of the KTAI route in noted. Afghanistan-Iran (KTAI) route late July was also successful. Tehran Times reported that on and the Iran-Afghanistan-Uzbek- Ayati said as a short and low-cost July 26, Iran sent two truckloads istan corridor. route to Central Asian countries of goods from Shahid Rajaei Port He told Tehran Times that the under the TIR Convention, the to Kyrgyzstan through the KTAI aim of the corridors is to bolster development of transit corridors corridor for the first time. trade via Iranian borders. through Afghanistan is support- The corridor was launched by ...( According to IRICA, Iran sent ed by both international bodies More on P4)...(4) Afghanistan Spends Kabul, Paris Discuss Ties, Bamyan Produces $280M Annually on Intra-Afghan Talks 54 Tons Honey KABUL - Acting Foreign Min- Imported Energy ister Mohammad Hanif Atmar Annually held a telephonic conversation BAMYAN - Department of Agriculture & Livestock in with his French counterpart Bamyan province reports an unprecedented increase in Jean Yves Le Drian and both honey bee production, reaching 54 tons annually. conferred on further strength- “Five or six years have passed since the promotion of ening bilateral ties. beekeeping in Bamyan province. We have seven to Atmar thanked the French eight honey production cooperatives, which have sev- people and government for eral honey processing centers” the press office of Ag- their continuous support and riculture & Livestock quoted Director of Department cooperation with Afghanistan Abdul Wahad Mohammadi. over the past 19 years, a state- Meanwhile, Sayed Ahmad Hussain Islami, head of the ment from the Ministry of For- Honey Processing Center in Yakawlang district said, eign Affairs said on Monday. ment’s support for a ceasefire tween the Afghan government the Ministry of Agriculture’s assistance and coopera- Jean Yves Le Drian expressed and importance of preserving and the Taliban. tion had increased honey production in Bamyan prov- his government’s full support the democratic achievements During the telephonic call, ince. to the Afghanistan peace pro- of the people. both ministers also agreed to “Through the Ministry of Agriculture’s beekeeping cess and commended the Af- Furthermore, the two minis- explore possibilities of capac- development project, 200,000 AFs worth of beekeep- KABUL – Afghanistan spends $280 million annu- ghan government’s efforts in ters discussed the exchange of ity building programs for Af- ing equipment have been distributed to us, and what is ally on imported 670 megawatts of power from this regard. prisoners and the immediate ghan diplomats by French in- most valuable to us are the glass bottles in which better neighboring countries of Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajik- Drian reiterated his govern- start of peace negotiations be- stitutions. (Pajhwok) quality honey is stored”, He said. istan and Turkmenistan, according to Da Afghan- Annually three to four thousand kilos of honey are col- istan Breshna Sherkat. lected throughout this processing center and the other “We import power worth $240 to $280 million an- President Inaugurates Local Vehicle hubs, he added. nually depending on our capacity,” said Da Af- In early months of the year, beekeeping materials and ghanistan Breshna Sherkat spokesman Wahiddu- Producing Plant supplies are distributed among apiarists, and then the allah Tawhidi, as local media quoted. gain is being collected throughout the year, Ahmad ex- While the Afghan government and DABS vowed KABUL - President Ashraf plained. to increases power up to 80% for Afghans in both Ghani on Monday said his Honey is processed in four stages: Initially, the raw cities and villages, critiques suggested only 35% government had always sup- material by quality type is obtained from beehives that of the citizens throughout the country has access ported industry development are then sampled and kept in the warehouses for 12 to to electricity. and facilitated investors. 48 hours, and the final product is achieved in different Meanwhile, head of local industries exclaimed Ghani made these remarks qualities, according to Bayman’s Agriculture & Live- they need more power intake in the capital than of during the opening ceremony stock department, provinces, exclaiming a “few hundred megawatts of Mohammad Amin Noor “Bee Farms in the provinces have flourished and I have of power” will be enough for provinces’ needs. Motor Company and Afghan been a beekeeper for more than 10 years, and I own 10 “Kabul has 110 megawatts of power. We (indus- Power. beehives now,” Marzia a beekeeper in Bamyan said. tries) consume 90 megawatts of it but we need a The Ministry of Agriculture should provide training for 115 megawatts of power,” said Chamber of In- The president asked the com- beekeepers in this regard and market their products, dustry and Mines CEO Rahimullah Samandar. pany’s director to pay special she urged. “We need a few hundred megawatts of power for attention to the environment Honey produced in Waras and Punjab districts of provinces. In some provinces, some factories can in processing old batteries. solved soon,” he added. carry up to 450 kilograms of operate only six hours a day.” “It’s a pleasure that today we While providing information, weight. Bamyan province have a special name and taste in the Afghan capital is facing power shortage since are witnessing the investment director of the company, said He said parts of these vehicles market, as mountain plants and flowers are in abun- July, as Tajikistan cut short its exported electric- and use of solar energy by a his firm would produce 10 were imported from China but dant. (KHAAMA PRESS) ity to the country due to its own domestic needs. committed Afghan and legal types of vehicles run on elec- their bodies and design made (KHAAMA PRESS) issues against him will be re- tricity and petrol which would in ...( More on P4)...(5) 400 Thousand CC Appeal for Information after 1400 Afghan Returnees Test Blood Collected on Afghan Man Abducts Positive for Covid-19 The Day of Ashura KABUL, Afghanistan – At least 1400 which 10 to 15 test positive Covid-19. KABUL - Ministry of Public Health announced 400,000 Three Sons in London Afghan refugees, who returned It came at a time, when some 3000 cubic centimeters of blood is stored in its facilities, as LONDON - An urgent manhunt is Pakistan. home within the past few months, Afghan refugees flooded back to Afghans volunteered to donate blood on Ashura – 10th underway for an Afghan father who “This incident involved the use of have tested positive for the Novel home country within the past six of Muharram-ul- Haram. abducted his three sons from their a weapon and violence and we are Coronavirus 2019, according to Her- months, either deported by Iranian The health ministry in a press release Monday said that foster home in London. incredibly concerned for these three at Public Health officials. officials or volunteered. (KHAAMA its administration launched a campaign on blood dona- Imran Safi, 26, is said to have threat- young, vulnerable children who are Women and Children are among PRESS) tion, as they reached dozens of volunteers in the Af- ened a foster carer with knife in now being hidden by an individual those tested positive for the Virus. ghan capital. Coulsdon, south London, on August who may be armed with a knife,” According to the Ministry of Refu- The campaign received some 415,500ccs of blood in 20 before taking the children, accord- said Chief Superintendent Dave gees and Repatriation, more than Kabul, the statement said, as they covered multiple ing to a statement issued by UK Em- Stringer, Commander of the South 3000 Afghan refugees have returned areas in city, including Hussainiya congregation halls, bassy in Kabul on Monday. Area Basic Command Unit. back to home in the past few months, Mosques, Blood Banks and hospitals. The children are identified as Bilal “We know there are people with de- as the Covid-19 first wave hit Islamic A number of Afghan political figures have also partici- Safi, six, Mohammad Ebrar Safi, five, tailed knowledge of the whereabouts Republic of Iran earlier this year. pated the campaign to motivate the public in this re- and Mohammd YAseen Safi, three. of these children, and we fully ap- Mohammad Rafiq Sharzai, provin- gard, according to the statement. They were playing in the garden preciate there may be very good rea- cial speaker to the Public Health, Meanwhile, the ministry emphasized on standardized while their foster carer was in the sons for those individuals not want- said at least 1411 people are tested collection and storage of the blood in the Blood Banks. house. The carer, a woman, did not ing to come forward. But right now I positive, who returned home from Each year, public participates in campaigns on blood suffer any serious physical injuries would strongly urge them to do the Iran in the past couple of months. donation is rampant, as mainly young generation vol- in the incident but was “understand- right thing and assist us in locating In every 24 hours, more than 1000 unteer to donate blood for the wounded Afghan forces ably distressed.” them.” Afghan refugees are entering the or any individual in need. An all-ports alert has been issued for Metropolitan Police Commander Jon country via Islam Qala Border, con- Kabul Residents Donates Blood on Ashura Safi, an Afghan national with links to Savell ...( More on P4)...(6) necting Afghanistan with Iran – of Ministry of Public ...( More on P4)...(7)