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President Ghani Will Not Afghan Leader Proposes Peace Bow to Pressure Without Road Map in Three Phases - Document Real Peace: Mohib KABUL - Afghan President KABUL - President Ashraf Ashraf Ghani will put forward Ghani’s National Security Ad- a three-phase peace roadmap for viser Hamdullah Mohib at a Afghanistan during a proposed press conference on Saturday meeting in Turkey, seeking an said that the president will agreement with the Taliban not be influenced by any type and a ceasefire before elections, of political pressure unless an a document seen by Reuters agreement is made for bringing shows. real peace to Afghanistan. Washington is pushing for a “We assure our people that we conference to be hosted by Tur- will not bow to pressure,” Mo- key, with U.N. involvement, this hib said. “Our objective is to month to finalise a peace deal achieve peace. The government between the government and has got responsibility towards the Taliban as a May 1 deadline the people and that is to ensure looms for the withdrawal of all restoring a true peace in Af- of an early election as a result foreign troops. ghanistan.” of a peace agreement, Mohib Ghani’s plan will be presented In response to critics that the said that Ghani will not run as a counter to proposals put for- government was creating bar- for president if there is an early ward by Washington, rejected riers in the way of peace, Mo- election. by the Afghan government, that hib said: “This government was “If the main purpose is peace envisage immediately drawing elected by the people, the peo- and formation of an elected up a new legal system for an in- ple have cast their ballots that government, the president terim administration to include will be okay, but the govern- made it clear several times in Taliban representatives. ment does not have the right to his remarks that we are ready to The document shows Ghani’s bestow this right to the 40 peo- go for an early election maybe “Reaching an End state” propos- ple to decide about the future of in three months, six months or al will include, in the first phase, work, reintegration of refugees would have to agree on an agen- to withdraw the last U.S. troops Afghanistan.” according to the timeline that is a consensus on a political set- and development” for Afghani- da with the Taliban before the from Afghanistan by May 1 “just “We have experienced such needed and the president him- tlement and an internationally stan moving forward. meeting. in terms of tactical reasons”, but governments in the past. Agree- self will not be a candidate in monitored ceasefire. A senior government official In a statement last month, the he said he did not think they still ment was made between some such an election, but if the pur- The second phase will be hold- said Ghani has already shared Taliban threatened to resume would be there next year. people, but it had not led to a pose is only to form an interim ing a presidential election and his road map with foreign capi- hostilities against foreign troops A senior government official positive result for the Afghan government, in that scenario, I the establishment of a “govern- tals. in Afghanistan if they did not said the Taliban was willing people,” said Mohib. think the people of Afghanistan ment of peace” and implemen- A date for the Turkey meeting meet the May 1 deadline envis- to extend the May 1 dateline Meanwhile, President Ghani will not support it,” Mohib ex- tation arrangements for moving is yet to be decided, but multi- aged in an agreement between and would not resume attacks in a meeting with a number of plained. towards the new political sys- ple sources told Reuters it could the insurgents and the Trump against foreign forces in ex- foreign ambassadors in Kabul The statement comes at a time tem. take place in two weeks’ time. administration last year. change for the release of discussed the peace process. that a UN-led peace con- The third phase will involve The Afghan government and a U.S. President Joe Biden said thousands of their pris- Referring to Ghani’s previous ference on Afghanistan building a “constitutional frame- number of politicians said they this month it would be “hard” oners held by the ... statement about the possibility is expected to be ... More on Num(Page (1) 4) More on Num(Page (2) 4)

NDS Chief Warns Afghan Reconciliation Council Receives Afghan Post Taliban Preparing 30 Peace Plans Ahead of Turkey Meeting Launches Online KABUL - Afghanistan High Council for National Rec- Service System for War Not Peace onciliation said on Sunday it had received 30 plans for KABUL - Ahmad peace ahead of Turkey meeting which is expected to Zia Saraj, Chief of be held later this month. the National Di- The plans belong to political parties, members of lead- rectorate of Secu- ership committee of the council and civil society. rity, said Saturday The council said that it will unify the views as the that the Taliban republic will go with a single plan to the Turkey has no intention of meeting. Ceasefire, end of war, human rights laying down arms, values, fundamental citizens rights, ... nor does it want More on Num(Page (4) 4) peace as they are preparing to inten- sify the conflict across the country. Addressing a press conference, Saraj stated that KABUL - The Afghan Post Company on Sunday the group has increased attacks on Afghan forces Qatari Envoy Attends Ghani’s inaugurated online service system which it said since the beginning of the new solar year. was capable of providing 150 types of services to “The Taliban are preparing for war. The group Meeting with Ambassadors government offices. has no will for peace. The members of the group KABUL - A Qatari envoy has attended President Wahid Wais, director of the company, told a are busy harvesting poppies and then they (Tali- Ashraf Ghani’s meeting with Kabul-based ambas- press conference here that they had signed the ban militants) have planned to carry out attacks sadors, a media report said on Sunday. first memorandum of understanding about the on various parts of the country,” Saraj stated. The Peninsula, a Doha-based newspaper, reported system with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs so The Taliban insurgents have carried out attacks the ambassadors accredited on Afghanistan’s vi- far. on the Afghan Security and Defense Forces sion for peace and future steps attended the meet- He asked other government institutions to sign a (ANSDF) in several provinces since the begin- ing. memorandum of understanding with the Afghan ning of the year. Doha was represented by Fahad Ali Hamad Al Su- Post Company to avail their services. According to reports, Taliban captured the Chur- laiti, the acting charge d’affaires of the Qatari em- “Citizens of the country can now log-in to the kh district of Logar, after blowing up a bridge bassy in Kabul. (Pajhwok) company’s online public service system by visit- connecting the Arghandab district to Kandahar ing the company’s website to process their docu- city. ments and after a limited period of time set by the In addition to this, the Taliban attacked a joint system, they can obtain the documents from their military base of US and Afghan forces in Khost nearest post office,” he added. province this week and a military base in He assured that Afghan Post Company by creat- Shindand in Herat province. Violence Swells as Effort for ing the online service system had the capacity to The Taliban also assassinated the chief of the Spe- provide a variety of public services throughout cial Unit of the Baghlan police and the Head of Peace Underway in Afghanistan the country through its post offices in the capital Takhar Ulema in the past two weeks. KABUL - Peace efforts on do- Talks underway in and out- and provinces. Meanwhile, the Afghan security forces carried mestic and international lev- side the country on upcoming Wais said that the company had introduced 150 out several operations in parts of the country in els and preperations for the Turkey Conference Some gov- types of public services in its online public ser- the last 14 days. upcoming Turkey Conference ernment and other sources ex- vice system. Afghan National Defense and Security Forces were underway last week but pressed optimis for upcoming According to him, using the online public service (ANDSF) seized a weapons cache belonging to violence increased three times Turkey Conference Different system of Afghan Post Company provides many Commander Alipour, a public uprising com- last week compared with the government institutions and facilities for citizens, the most important of which mander, in the Bihsud district of Maidan previous week. some political parties have is to prevent the accumulation of clients in one Wardak province. Vital efforts taken for peace last prepared strategies for place and to find services from several points or In another operation, the ANDSF... week: the upcoming ... the nearest post offices. (Pajhwok) More on Num(Page (3) 4) More on Num(Page (5) 4) Page 2 April, 05, 2021 Main Page

Drivers Seek Redress for Customs 99 Murder Suspects Arrested, Say Khost Police HERAT - Truck drivers who suf- Fire, Block Herat Roads KHOST CITY - The police chief fered heavy losses from the mas- The truck drivers have set up a for southeastern Khost prov- sive fire breakout at Herat’s Islam protest tent in front of the Herat ince on Sunday said they had Qala Customs in February have customs office, calling for justice arrested nearly 100 individuals shut down Herat-Islam Qala and to be served, specifically in the accused of murders. Herat-Torghondi highways, and form of compensation by the Maj. General Mohammad Da- accuse the central government government. wood Amin told a press confer- of negligence in reimbursing the “Until they (the government) ence regarding police achieve- losses they suffered in the inci- reimburse people’s losses, the ments that police arrested the dent. protesters will not allow the Is- murder suspects in various ar- A month ago the government’s lam Qala and Torghondi ports eas of the province. probe team completed its find- to reopen,” said Basir Aryan, the He said they had been under ings from the incident, but it has Drivers’ Union agent in the west. pressures from the provincial at- not publicized them, said the Abdullah, another driver, said torney’s office to arrest all those tricts of Khost province in order truck drivers. Meanwhile, the that 1,254 trucks were damaged not showing up after being sum- to ensure security, adding 22 Herat Chamber of Commerce in the incident, and that at least moned by the attorney’s office. insurgents have been killed and and Industry warned that the ten people associated with each Amin said Khost police had 14 others wounded during the closure of the two most impor- truck participated in the protest. recovered 83.5kg of hashish, raids. tant highways in the province The truck drivers say that if the 800 litres of alcohol, 300 litres He told the conference that po- may cause vast financial losses to government does not address of ethanol, 206kg crystal meth, lice also recovered eight mortar the private sector. their demands they will keep ... More on Num(Page (9) 4) 5kg opium and 880kgs of other shells, 16 missiles, 13 hand gre- drugs during the last month. nades, 41 landmines and 37 dif- He added police had also arrest- ferent weapons. ed 42 suspects over selling and Amin said these raids had posi- Football: Sar-E-Pul Defeats Afghan Woman Putting Her Life purchasing narcotics and their tive impact on the security of the cases had been referred to judi- province and police and other Faryab 2-1 in Afghan Champions League at Risk to Rid Her Home of Mines cial organs. security organs have launched Amin said police launched joint clearing operations in other ar- BALKH - Sar-e-Pul’s Khadim KABUL - The UK Embassy in eas of the province. FC defeated Faryab’s Khurasan Kabul says that over 1.6 million raids with other security and team 2-1 in the Afghanistan Afghans have received mine defence organs in Khost city, The Taliban have not comment- Champions League’s match in risk education and more than Bak, Sabari, Alisher, Mosa Khil, ed regarding the raids so far. Balkh province on Saturday. 30 km2 of productive land have NadirShahkot and Garbaz dis- (Pajhwok) “The match was crucial for us been also cleared of mines and as we finished top among the unexploded ordnance (UXOs) northern teams,” said Moham- in the last three years to save mad Asif Yadgar, head couch held in Balkh’s Football Fed- lives and promote agriculture. of Khadim FC. eration Stadium today in which Marking the Mine Awareness Taliban Shadow District “This year the league has been Takhar’s Mawj Sahel will face Day, the British Embassy stated held at a high level. The league Kunduz’s Wahidi team. with the UK has been provid- gether in the mountains when Governor Captured in Baghlan will boost the capacity of play- 12 teams from six zones are ing support to United Nations they were all killed by a mine BAGHLAN - Security sources ers,” he said. competing in the league, Mine Action Service (UNMAS) explosion. I thought about my in Baghlan province say that The last match of the second and the matches will be in the last three years, aimed at own children, that this could the new shadow district gover- round of the league will be held in Kabul, ... helping the war-torn country have happened to them,” said nor and the military chief of the More onNum (Page (10) 4) manage mine clearance opera- Rezaye. Taliban for the Sabri district of tions. Before joining demining team Khost province have been ar- Fezeh Rezaye, a 26-year-old Rezaye was teaching literacy to rested in Baghlan province. mother of two, is a member of a rural women in Bamyan prov- Ahmad Javed Basharat spokes- One Security Force Member 19-strong, all-female demining ince. She says that everyone man to Baghlan police HQ said Killed, Three Wounded in Kabul Blast team, honored for their efforts including his family disagreed that during a special operation by the Arms Control Associa- with her decision to become a conducted by the Khenjan dis- KABUL - One security force tion, which awarded them the deminer. trict police in cooperation with tions. member was killed and three Arms Control Person Interna- “My friends and family, in- the counter-terrorism and pro- The detainees confessed to be- more were wounded in a road- tional Award in 2019. cluding my children, disagreed vincial police, two key Taliban ing involved in many massive side bomb blast in Paghman Rezaye explains that how a with my decision to become members who were involved attacks and ambushed Afghan district in Kabul on Sunday tragic incident led her to put a deminer. I would tell them in destructive and “terrorist” security force members and morning, police said in a state- aside her ambition to be a that, for the sake of my future activities in Baghlan-Kunduz bases along Baghlan- Pule- ment. teacher, and take up a risky and for my children, I wanted and Baghlan-Samangan High- Khumri and Baghlan -Saman- The blast happened at around demining job instead. Bamyan to be free from mines ways were captured and de- gan highways. 8:40 am local time when an Data collected by TOLOnews “I had known several people so that everyone can study and tained. It is noteworthy that an investi- army vehicle was targeted by shows that at least 307 Afghans from my village who have been enjoy life,” Rezaye said. Basharat added the two cap- gation is ongoing in connection a roadside bomb blast in the were killed, and 350 others injured or killed by mines in Most families in Afghanistan tured insurgents are originally with this matter. Qaragha area of Paghman dis- were wounded in a series of Bamyan. Even our landlord lost look at this job as dangerous residents of Khost province Earlier, Taliban district chief trict, police said. explosions and targeted at- his leg in a landmine accident. and risky work and are not and senior members of the Tal- for the Jalga district was ar- Police did not provide further tacks in March. Based on the But it was the death of seven welling their daughter’s life. iban group. rested by Afghan security force details about the incident. TOLOnews findings, there children, all from the same Rezaye also speaks about According to the security of- members. Taliban have not yet No group has claimed responsi- has been a 20 percent in- family in our village that really threats and challenges ficial, both were recently ap- commented on the incident. bility for the blast. crease in the ... affected me. They had been to- against her job in ... pointed in high ranked posi- (Khaama Press) More onNum (Page (11) 4) More onNum (Page (12) 4) Outlook Horoscope Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) Apr 5, 2021 - Information about possi- ble careers and investments might come Apr 5, 2021 - Inside information may come Apr 5, 2021 - Today your spiritual and Apr 5, 2021 - Today you might take time to your attention today, Aries. You may your way today that starts you thinking career goals may come together, Libra, out from all the recent excitement to take give a lot of thought to these matters, es- about improving your financial standing, enabling you to make a living without a good look at your working life, Cap- pecially since your thinking is changing Cancer. You might hear of career and in- compromising your ideals. New oppor- ricorn. Is it satisfying? Is it contributing along with the times. 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To- Apr 5, 2021 - The position of the plan- Apr 5, 2021 - Plans to work at home at you may find things a bit different. You day is a very special day for you. You ets could have you doing a lot of soul least part of the time might be firming up may have a deeper understanding of the might wonder what the next few months searching, Sagittarius. You’re looking for you, Pisces. Your mind is very much motives of others, making it easier for you hold, Virgo. You’re trying to answer this question by deep within to discern your true goals. You might be on home and family right now, so you to deal with them. Your intuitive abilities looking within and coming up with insights about pleasantly surprised by what you find. Increased com- might be thinking in terms of leaving the rat race of are operating at a high level, so you’re likely to form new you and your goals that you’ve been too busy to see munication and deeper understanding enhance your the city and creating your own office. Success is highly bonds based on what you sense about others. Celebrate before. These will work for you and guide you in the relationships. Many of your aims are likely to be spir- indicated, so it’s well worth going for. If you start plan- tonight! You need the lift. right direction. itual in nature. Write them down. ning today, you might have it worked out soon.

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In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind Do We Need to Modify the System or Destroy it?

By: Mohammad Zahir Akbari Eventually, his self-centered policy at a national level with his ill-con- sidered actions in foreign policy led to his downfall. n the eve of Istanbul Summit, the debate over the destiny of the After Dawood Khan’s Government, similar experience was repeated Ocurrent political system has become a hot topic in Afghanistan. The during communist governments, Mujahideen government, Taliban Peace Should Not national and international actors are successively proposing their sug- government, and lastly the current system. With this long historical gestions for how to change the system. Undoubtedly, these plans with- failed experiences, it becomes clear that changes of system are equal Be Imposed out touching the root factors of the crisis cannot provide a clear perspec- to returning to the past and backwardness, but continuality of the sys- tive for the future, rather these show our weak historical experience, and tem can be corrected over the process of time. Now, on the eve of the f regional and global stakeholders put all their weight behind that we still have not learned good lessons from the past history. In past Istanbul Summit, we should note that these relative changes and free- Ithe Afghan peace process, hope for peace is likely to emerge one century, we have experienced tense of political systems while none dom have been materialized after a long historical journey; dozens of in public air. Afghans have still concerns and fear that the Tali- could lead to peace and stability because we have destroyed our past writers, intellectuals, and political activists have lost their sweet lives ban group will be given great concessions notwithstanding their achievements, instead of building on them. Now, on the eve of Istanbul that now we can breathe in a relative democratic atmosphere. There- acts of violence and killing for more than two decades. The post- Summit, once again we are going to repeat the same failed experience. fore, instead of changing the system, correction of the system through deal political structure and the reintegration of the Taliban into Hence, if the current proposals and plans are led to the abolishment of the recognized mechanism, is in the interest of the country. for exam- the system will be controversial. the current system without preserving its major principles, once again it ple, during Amanullah if the people instead of revolting against the It is self-explanatory that the peace and reconciliation process would be the same old tradition that is the interruption historical line of government, forced him to respect religious beliefs and also convince has been a rocky road with many ifs and buts. The Taliban politics in Afghanistan. him to respect the way people dress, today we would not have been in seek concessions and the United States appears to be willing During the last 300 years of Afghanistan’s political history, the country’s this position. Accordingly, if the people supported Zahir Sha to con- to give concessions to the group similar to that of the Trump policy has continued to be broken and interrupted with the transfer of tinue his political and economic programs with little corrections, now administration. This fact is ignored that giving concessions to power, and the new system and government instead of resuming the Afghanistan would not have been in the current critical conditions. the Taliban will narrow the room for democracy, constitutional same path and achievements has adopted a new way. This method is Undoubtedly, the current government has some weakness and the of- principles, women’s rights and freedoms, etc. Meanwhile, if the more visible in the last hundred years of the twentieth century. The gov- ficials also confess its flaws in many cases but these points are not Taliban are given the lion’s share in the future administration, ernment of Amanullah was overthrown by Habibullah Kalkani with all good reasons to destroy everything and restart from Zero. In fact, the peace and stability will remain fragile. its positive and negative programs but he himself could not create any new government plan is an impartial and logical plan to cross the cur- The United States and regional and global stakeholders have to program. After that when Nader Shah came to power, he took a differ- rent deadlock through a fair, free, and transparent election. Recently, consider and observe three facts for sustainable peace. First, the ent path from the time of Amanullah; For example, the constitution of the Afghan National Security Advisor, Hamdullah Mohib said that Taliban have to declare ceasefire and reduce violence, which is a Amanullah was repealed and replaced with a new law in which the king President Ghani would not run as a candidate in the early election precondition for reaching agreement. was given absolute power. Thus, all other modern plans and strategies proposed by the government to reach a political deal with the Taliban Second, the Taliban group has to disband itself. Since the Tali- of Amanullah in the field of politics, education, public participation and as part of the reconciliation process. Mr. Mohib stressed that President ban leaders will be integrated into the system, establishing a economy were nullified and revoked by Nader Shah. Ghani would return the power to an “elected leader”. Now, if the parallel military group, besides the Afghan National Army, is After Nadershah, Mohammad Zahir Shah brought some good changes Taliban are really ready for peace, this is a good mechanism while neither necessary nor acceptable. The Taliban outfit has to de- which eventually led to the establishment of a political system based the current president is no more nominated as a candidate in the pro- militarize itself and their rank and file should be disarmed. That on democracy. Regardless of talking about how perfect this democra- posed elections. is, if the Taliban maintain their military forces, the threat for war cy was or was not, it was much better than the previous authoritarian In short, the abolishment of the system is not in the interest of the will loom large and the Taliban leaders will continue using force systems. In fact, it was considered a great step towards peace, stability, country, but the correction system yes. Therefore, the US, internation- and violence whenever they will. and a pluralistic system. During that period, the people of Afghanistan al community and regional countries should support the government Furthermore, the Afghan ordinary people will lose their peace experienced a free and successful life, but soon it was abolished by Da- plan, or at least they should uphold the main principles of the republic of mind. In short, if the Taliban military force is not disarmed wood Khan. Instead of building on the past achievements, he devised a system in the country. The international community should note that and disbanded, there will be always possibility for civil unrest new plan: a republican system. The self-proclaimed republic of Dawood the current generation of Afghanistan has grown up in a democratic and there will be no guarantees. It is important to note that Khan lasted five years; he drafted another constitution with banning the atmosphere where they have had access to the freedom of media, free- maintaining a military force after integration into the system activities of political parties, stopping media publication, dissolved the dom of expression, human rights, election, and other democratic val- does not make sense. Shura Council, and eventually dismantled the young democracy which ues. So, if the outcome of the Istanbul result destroys these values, it Third, the principles of Afghanistan’s Constitution has to be was achieved after long sufferings. Dawood khan fully disrupted the would not lead to a lasting peace in the country. observed in the peace agreement. That is to say, peace agree- existing the political order of that time but he could not establish a new Mohammad Zahir Akbari is the permanent writer of the Daily Outlook ment should be signed within the framework of the Constitu- order in country to continue peace and political stability in the country. Afghanistan. He can be reached at [email protected] tion. Signing an agreement at the cost of people’s rights and freedoms or constitutional principles and democratic values will be a strong blow to all the progress made in the last couple of decades and will undo all the gains and sacrifices made in the past. Backpedaling will be a great loss and is unlikely to lead to Ensuring a Stronger and Fairer a sustainable peace. Peace must not be imposed from outside. The Afghan govern- ment hopes that regional and global stakeholders deal with the Global Recovery peace process with patience and help Afghanistan resolve its challenges once for all. Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said in this week By:Mohamed A. El-Erian markets – namely, investors’ high confidence in ample, predictable, Heart of Asia Process in Dushanbe that peace in Afghanistan and effective liquidity injections by systemically important central will lead to peace and stability in the region and beyond, add- n old joke about tricky trade-offs asks you to imagine your worst banks, which has encouraged many to venture well beyond their ing that the current violence is against the will of the public. He Aenemy driving over a cliff in your brand-new car. Would you be natural habitat, taking considerable if not excessive and irrespon- said, “We envision three phases to this passage: making, build- happy about the demise of your enemy or sad about the destruction of sible risks. In the short term, high liquidity has pushed cheap fund- ing and sustaining peace, focused on achieving the agreed upon your car? ing to many countries and companies. But sudden reversals in fund end state of a sovereign, democratic, united, neutral and con- For many, the shape of this year’s hoped-for and much-needed global flows, as well as the growing risk of cumulative market accidents nected Afghanistan.” economic recovery poses a similar dilemma. Absent a revamp of both and policy mistakes, could cause severe disruptions. Ghani reiterated that peace agreement with the Taliban needs to national policies and international coordination, the significant pickup Finally, uneven economic recovery risks aggravating the income, be endorsed by the Afghan Loya Jirga (Grand National Assem- in growth expected in 2021 will be very uneven, both across and within wealth, and opportunity gaps that the COVID-19 crisis has already bly), which will add legitimacy to the agreement. countries. With that comes a host of risks that could make growth in widened enormously. The greater the inequality, particularly with Considering the abovementioned facts, regional and global subsequent years less robust than it can and should be. respect to opportunity, the sharper the sense of alienation and mar- stakeholders have to consider all aspects of the process and Based on current information, I expect rapid growth in China and the ginalization, and the more likely political polarization will impede avoid haste. United States to drive a global expansion of 6% or more this year, com- good and timely policymaking. The international community has to guarantee the peace agree- pared to a 3.5% contraction in 2020. But while Europe should exit its But, whereas the old joke hinges on the unavoidability of tough ment and the United Nations, the US and all regional and global double-dip recession, the recovery there will likely be more subdued. trade-offs, there is a middle way for the global economy in 2021 and stakeholders have to pressure the Taliban group to disarm and Parts of the emerging world are in an even tougher position. beyond – one that maintains a robust recovery and simultaneously disband itself so as to be reintegrated into the system. Much of this divergence, both actual and anticipated, stems from vari- lifts disadvantaged countries, groups, and regions. This requires The efforts made by Afghanistan’s neighboring countries and ations in one or more of five factors. Controlling COVID-19 infections, both national and international policy adaptations. regional and global actors carry heavy significance for Afghani- including the spread of new coronavirus variants, is clearly crucial. National policies need to accelerate reforms that combine economic stan. So is distributing and administering vaccines (which includes securing relief with measures to foster much more inclusive growth. This is Both the state and nation appreciate the efforts made in this re- supplies, overcoming institutional obstacles, and ensuring public up- not just about improving human productivity (through labor reskill- gard and believe that all stakeholders, almost without excep- take). A third factor is financial resilience, which in some developing ing, education reforms, and better childcare) and the productivity tion, play highly crucial role in the talks. countries involves preemptively managing difficulties from the recent of capital and technology (through major upgrades to infrastructure All Afghans unanimously agree on the three issues as men- debt surge. Then come the quality and flexibility of policymaking, and and coverage). To build back better and fairer, policymakers must tioned including declaration of ceasefire, disbandment of the finally whatever is left in the reservoirs of social capital and human now also consider climate resilience as a critical input for more com- Taliban’s military group, and maintaining of the constitutional resilience. prehensive decision-making. principles such as the fundamental rights and freedoms of the The bigger the differences between and within countries, the greater Global policy alignment also is vital. The world is fortunate to have citizens and non-discriminatory principle. the challenges to the sustainability of this year’s recovery. This reflects benefited initially from correlated (as opposed to coordinated) na- The sincere and active support of the regional and global ac- a broad range of health, economic, financial, and socio-political factors. tional policies in response to the COVID-19 crisis, with the vast ma- tors and their pressure on the Taliban for exercising goodwill In a recent commentary, I explained why more uniform global prog- jority of countries opting upfront for an all-in, whatever-it-takes, and reducing violence are crucial to the process. It is hoped that ress on COVID-19 vaccination is important even for countries whose whole-of-government approach. But without coordination, policy globally sincere cooperation will continue in this regard and the national immunization programs are far ahead of the pack. Without stances will increasingly diverge, as less robust economies confront Taliban and the Afghan government reach a peace agreement universal progress, leading vaccinators face a difficult choice between additional external headwinds at a time of declining aid flows, in- endorsed by the Loya Jirga and agreed by the people. In short, risking the importation of new variants from abroad and running a complete debt relief, and hesitant foreign direct investment. the representatives of the people have to be consulted about the fortress economy with governments, households, and firms adopting With the US and China leading a significant pickup in growth, the content of the agreement. a bunker-like mindset. global economy has an opportunity to spring out of a pandemic Uneven economic recoveries deprive individual countries of the tail- shock that has harmed many people and, in some cases, erased a wind of synchronized expansion, in which simultaneous output and decade of progress on poverty reduction and other important socio- income growth fuels a virtuous cycle of generalized economic well- economic objectives. being. They also increase the risks of trade and investment protection- But without policy adaptations at home and internationally, this ism, as well as disruptions to supply chains. rebound could be so uneven that it prematurely exhausts the pro- Then there is the financial angle. Buoyant US growth, together with longed period of faster and much more inclusive and sustainable higher inflation expectations, has pushed market interest rates higher, growth that the global economy so desperately needs. with spillovers for the rest of the world. And there is more to come. Mohamed A. El-Erian, President of Queens’ College, University of Cam- European Central Bank officials have already complained about “un- bridge, is a former chairman of US President Barack Obama’s Global De- due tightening” of financial conditions in the eurozone. Rising inter- velopment Council. He is the author, most recently, of The Only Game in est rates could also undermine the dominant paradigm in financial Town: Central Banks, Instability, and Avoiding the Next Collapse.

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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. Page 4 April, 05, 2021 Greece Extends Restrictions on International Five Policemen Dead, 18 Flights to April 19 Missing in Maoist Attack in All foreign travellers are Central India quarantined for seven days. Israeli travellers who have been Five policemen were killed in fully vaccinated at least two central India and 18 were missing weeks before travel will not need in one of the deadliest attacks by to be quarantined following a Maoist insurgents on security bilateral agreement on tourism forces in recent months, two police between the two countries. officials said on Sunday. Most flights from non-European Security personnel from the Central Union member states are banned, Reserve Police Force’s elite CoBRA with the exception of 10 countries unit, the District Reserve Guard including Britain. For domestic and the Special Task Force were flights, only essential travel is attacked on Saturday in the tribal- fighting on behalf of the poorest, permitted. dominated state of Chhattisgarh who have not benefited from a Schools, non-essential shops and during an anti-insurgency long economic boom in Asia’s restaurants are closed in Greece, operation, said Om Prakash Pal, a third-largest economy.Hours after but authorities plan to allow senior police official.The policemen the latest attack, Prime Minister small retail shops to reopen with were killed in firing that lasted for Narendra Modi wrote on Twitter restrictions from Monday, and four hours in the border district of that the “sacrifices of the brave high schools are expected to Sukma, 540 kms (340 miles) south martyrs will never be forgotten. resume in-person classes later this of the state capital, Raipur. May the injured recover at the month. Combing operations continue to earliest.”Five policemen were killed Greece recorded 3,080 new locate the missing 18 police men, and several others were injured in a infections on Friday and 72 Pal said.The Maoists, also known blast in another district last month ATHENS- Greece said on Sunday April 19 as the number of new flying to Greece must receive a deaths. Since the pandemic as Naxals, have waged an armed in what police said was a Maoist it was extending restrictions on COVID19- infections continues to negative PCR test 72 hours before began, it has registered more than insurgency against the government strike targeting a bus carrying domestic flights until April 12 rise. arrival and undergo random 273,000 cases and just over 8,300 for decades. Leaders of the hardline more than 20 security personnel. and on international flights until Under the restrictions, passengers testing for COVID19-. deaths. (Reuters) leftist militant group say they are (Reuters) New to DC, Buttigieg Looks to WASHINGTON- Pete Buttigieg was a few weeks into his job as transportation secretary, buried in meetings and Build Bridges with Biden Plan preparing for the launch of President Joe Biden’s 2.3$ trillion public works Secret Service agents flanking him, he Dog park devotees in the District of surprisingly successful — he essentially plan, when evening arrived along pedaled the mile-long trip to his home Columbia have also seen him there, tied for first with Vermont Sen. with a time to try something new in in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.It chatting up anyone from children to Bernie Sanders in the Iowa caucuses Washington. wasn’t a one-time stunt. On Thursday, members of Congress such as Rep. and finished a close second to him in Instead of climbing into the back Buttigieg arrived at the White House for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. the New Hampshire primary — and he seat of a black SUV like most Cabinet a Cabinet meeting on his two-wheeler. Buttigieg first had his eye on the job of made a strong impression as someone secretaries, he headed to a bike-share And that wasn’t his only “regular guy” the man who is now his boss, Biden. who represented the future of the rack. Helmet on, and with a couple of moment. Buttigieg’s presidential campaign was Democratic Party. (AP)

(1) Afghan Leader… where the Taliban have significant influ- Dr. Abdul Qadir Mayar, head of one of Takhar’s Mawj Sahel, Kandahar’s Aino ited in 2017. ence, as well as in Kabul.” the private hospitals’ in Khairkot district, Mina, Sar-e-Pul’s Khadim FC, Kunduz’s Francis called for peace in several conflict Kabul authorities. According to HRW’s findings, a jour- told Pajhwok that about 10 children suf- Wahidy and Faryab’s Khurasan. (TOLO areas in Africa, including the Tigray re- Mohammad Naeem, a Taliban spokes- nalist covering the fighting in Helmand fering from measles visited their hospital NEWS) gion of northern Ethiopia and the Cabo man in Qatar, said no such offer had been province said that one of his sources told every day. Delgado province of Mozambique. He made. (Reuters) (11) One Security Force… him the Taliban were looking for him People also confirmed increase in the said the crisis in Yemen has been “met (2) President Ghani Will… and he should lie low. “The majority of cases of measles. number of explosions and targeted at- with a deafen-ing and scandalous si- tacks in the country in March compared held in Turkey with some political lead- Afghan journalists feel intimidated and Feroz Khan, a resident of Sraa Qala area, lence”. to February. ers describing it a destiny-making con- threatened,” he said. “All the journalists told Pajhwok that six children in their He appealed to Israelis and Palestinians In February, the casualties were around ference for a negotiated settlement to the are scared because everyone feels like family had contracted measles. to “rediscover the power of dialogue” to 264 deaths and 278 injuries. (TOLO conflict in Afghanistan. they could be next.” (TOLO NEWS) Delawar, another resident of the prov- reach a two-state solution where both can NEWS) Mohib said that so far no agreement has (3) NDS Chief Warns… ince, said measles had recently increased live side by side in peace and prosperity. been made on the agenda and timeline of but officials were not taking serious steps (12) Afghan Woman Putting… Francis said he realised many Christians killed at least 16 Taliban militants in two the conference in Turkey. to prevent it. (Pajhwok) were still persecuted and called for all separate operations in the Imam Sahib the country. At the presser, Acting Minister of De- restrictions on freedom of worship and district of Kunduz and Shinkai district of (9) Drivers Seek Redress… “I am concerned about my job security fense Gen. Yasin Zia and the head of the religion worldwide to be lifted. (Reuters) Zabul province. the two highways closed. because, once these are cleared, I may not Afghan intelligence agency Ahmad Zia The Defense Ministry said that heavy Herat-Islam Qala and Herat-Torghon- be able to work in other provinces, many (15) Site Manager, … Saraj said that the Taliban are still get- clashes were currently underway be- di are the two main highways in Herat of which are dominated by the Taliban,” what happened as police took him away ting support from Pakistan and the entire tween the Afghan forces and militants province, and a large amount of cargo is said Rezaye. from his residence, Taiwan media report- world knows about their sanctuaries in in Badakhshan, Baghlan, Kunduz, Kan- transported on these routes. Men and boys tend to be killed and in- ed. that country. dahar, Faryab, Helmand and Nangarhar, Some of the protesting drivers say that jured at a far higher rate than women “I deeply regret this and express my “In the trilateral meetings, their elders which have reportedly resulted in heavy corruption has caused the fire incident at and girls. Numbers for all groups at least deepest apologies,” he said. “I will defi- including Bajwa (Pakistan’s army chief casualties among ANDSF troops. (ATN) Islam Qala. doubled in 2014-2019 compared to 2008- nitely cooperate with the prose-cutors Qamar Jawed Bajwa) and the head of “I had one truck that was burned about 2013, largely due to a sharp increase in and police in the investigation, accept the ISI (Pakistan’s intelligence agency) have (4) Afghan Reconciliation… 50 days ago at the Herat customs of- IM casualties. (ATN) responsibility that should be borne, and said that they have ties with them (the fair power sharing and political system fice due to corruption-related causes,” a never shirk it. Fi-nally, I once again ex- Taliban). If Taliban today claims to have (13) Europe Ramps Up… are key points of the plans, the council truck driver, Abdu Qader, said. press my sincerest apologies.” (Reuters) training bases in Afghanistan, it is just said. The deputy chief of Herat’s Chamber of the stadium during the first three days. because they want to decrease interna- (16) Easter Eggs a… The Turkey meeting is expected to begin Commerce and Industry, Abdul Latif Qa- Club president Jean Michel Aulas ex- tional pressure on them (Pakistan),” Zia on April 16. The United States, which has nawezyaan, said that If the government pressed hope that the effort would help steps towards democracy. Numerous said. proposed an interim government, hopes does not respond to the demands of pro- create “social cohesion” at a time of strain candle-lit vigils took place overnight. Zia stated that the Taliban are using the that the meeting will finalize peace agree- testers, they will continue blocking other and uncertainty as France entered a third The Assistance Association for Politi- civilian population as human shields for ment. (1TV NEWS) streets. partial lockdown starting Sunday. cal Prisoners (AAPP), an activist group their “atrocities.” “Millions of dollars of losses may be im- Meanwhile, the French military an- monitoring casualties and ar-rests, said “Taliban’s treatment centers, funding (5) Violence Swells… posed on the private sector, and Afghan nounced that it would open seven vac- the toll of dead had risen to 557, as of sources, and training centers exist in Pak- Turkey Conference Gatherings in the merchants may be affected if the protest- cination centers starting Tuesday to help late Saturday. istan,” added Zia. support of peace held in six provinces ers continue closing streets every day vaccinate civilians. In the capital, Naypyitaw, two men Confirming Zia’s statement on the Tali- but was prevented in Badakhshan Civil- and week,” he added. In Italy, vaccinations went forward on were killed when police fired on pro- ban’s game of decreasing pressure on ian casualties were three times higher Herat local officials said that the govern- Easter Sunday and were planned for testers on motorbikes, the Irrawad-dy Pakistan by portraying that they have than in the previous week. ment-assigned probe team has complet- Monday, a national holiday. news site reported. military camps inside Afghanistan, Saraj Attacks and civilians casualties: ed its investigation into the root causes of The accelerated Easter actions stand in Police and a spokesman for the junta said that the Taliban by such moves try Thirty civilians were killed and 55 others the Islam Qala fire incident and the find- contrast to the slow beginning of Eu- did not answer telephone calls seeking to mislead the international community. injured in 23 attacks. ings were submitted to President Ashraf rope’s vaccine rollout during the end-of- comment. “The Taliban is not able to establish or The attacks were carried out — 17 prov- Ghani about a month ago. year holidays. Fighting has also flared in the north be- form bases here, however, they plan to inces — Baghlan, Balkh, Ghazni, Faryab, “Our affected people are on the streets While France remains behind Britain and tween the army and ethnic Kachin in- reshuffle their bases in the future to help Helmand, Kabul, Kandahar, Kapesa, and, asking for justice, that is their right, the United States in terms of vaccinating surgents. The turmoil has sent several decrease pressure on Pakistan because Khost, Laghman, Logar, Nangarhar, Pak- we listened to their demands,” the gover- its population, the pace is starting to pick thousand refugees fleeing into Thai- Pakistan is being criticized in every meet- tia, Paktika, Takhar, Uruzgan and Maid- nor of Herat, Sayed Waheed Qatali, said. up. France has administered 12 million land and India. ing due to the presence of Taliban and an Wardak. Based on figures provided by the Herat vaccine doses overall, including nearly 1 Suu Kyi’s party has vowed to set up their leaders there,” said Saraj. The week was more deadly than the pre- Chamber of Commerce and Industry, million in the last three days, according a federal democracy, the minority In response to a question about the tar- vious week. In the previous week 17 ci- nearly 1,300 trucks were damaged in the to government figures. groups’ main demand. (Reuters) geted killings in the country, Saraj said vilians were killed and 16 others injured Islam Qala fire on February 14 in Herat France has reported one of the world’s that the Taliban are behind these attacks. (17) Ethiopia Says… in 10 attacks carried out in eight provinc- province, causing millions of dollars’ highest reported COVID-19 death tolls at “We cannot draw a line between the ter- es, but last week, 85 civilians were killed worth of damage. 96,280 people and the highest number of TPLF from the capital Mekelle and the rorist groups because one day they ap- and injured. (Pajhwok) The government of Afghanistan has not confirmed cases in Europe. (AP) Ethiopian government declared vic- pear in the shape of Taliban, then Daesh (6) Danish Emphasizes… provided official figures about the losses (14) Pope, in Easter… tory. and Lashkar-e-Tayyeba, but the main ac- from the incident yet. (TOLO NEWS) Thousands of people died in the con- tor behind them are Taliban,” Saraj said. 40 people that they make a decision over 100,000 people in St. Peter’s Square, flict, hundreds of thousands have been This comes as Human Rights Watch has the future of Afghanistan,” Mohib said. (10) Football: Sar-E-Pul … spoke to fewer than 200 in the church forced from their homes and there are accused the Taliban of “deliberately tar- “Today anyone wants to take part in the Herat and Balkh provinces. while the message was broadcast to tens shortages of food, water and medicine geting journalists and other media work- future government they have to prepare The first round of the league took place in of millions around the world. in the region. The government says ers, including women,” in Afghanistan, to run for elections,” he stated. (ATN) Kabul, and the second in Balkh. ‘INSTRUMENTS OF DEATH’ most fighting has ceased but there are saying that such attacks and threats have (7) Kandahar Doctor… The third round will begin in the western Noting that it was International Aware- still isolated incidents of shooting. increased sharply since the start of the province of Herat on Wednesday. ness Day against anti-personnel land- Full access to the region has now been to continue. He treats wounded compa- talks between the Afghan government The Afghanistan Football Federation said mines, he called such weapons “insidi- granted to humanitarian organisations, triots, including children, youth, women and the Taliban in Doha. that the champion of this year’s league ous and horrible devices ... how much the Foreign Ministry said, adding that and the elderly on a daily basis. The doc- The watchdog says these attacks increase competition will represent Afghanistan better our world would be without these a joint investigation with external ex- tor is impatiently hoping that one day the concerns about preserving freedom of in the Asian competitions “if it can meet instruments of death!” perts into alleged human rights viola- tragedy would end and peace would re- expression and the media in any peace the necessary criteria of a professional In mentioning conflict areas, he singled tions will start soon. turn to the country. (Pajhwok) settlement. club.” out for praise “the young people of “Whilst the government... honesty ap- Human Rights Watch (HRW) says it has (8) Almost Half of … The clubs competing in the league are: Myanmar committed to sup-porting de- preciates the concerns being expressed, found that “the Taliban commanders is one of the most dangerous diseases in Khost’s Cloub Atalan, Parwan’s Jabal mocracy and making their voices heard it has already been too appar-ent that and fighters have engaged in a pattern children, people should vaccinate their Siraj, Laghman’s Jawanan, Kabul’s Is- peacefully”. More than 550 protesters the supply of food and medicinal aid of threats, intimidation, and violence children in time and help prevent mea- tiqlal, Herat’s Sorkh Poshan, Helmand’s have been killed since a Feb. 1 military must be the crux of expressions of con- against members of the media in areas sles,” he added. Esmat Laghmani, Farah’s Abu Muslim, coup in Myanmar, which the pope vis- cerns,” the ministry said. (Reuters) Page 5 April, 05, 2021 International Page Europe Ramps Up Vaccinations as Rockets Fall Near Virus Haunts Easter Holidays Iraqi Base Hosting PARIS- The main stadium in the The surrounding Val d’Oise region French city of Lyon opened as a mass now has the highest coronavirus infec- U.S. Contractors vaccination center during Easter tion rate in France, and the situation weekend, and thousands of people in Sarcelles symbolizes how the pan- TIKRIT-Two rockets some Iraqi officials spent the holiday lining up for injec- demic has worsened existing inequal- fell on Sunday in a ru- have said are backed tions elsewhere in France as the gov- ity. ral area close to an Iraqi by Iran have claimed ernment tried to speed up shots amid The city’s working class residents military air base host- similar incidents in the a new rush of coronavirus cases. have higher exposure to the virus ing some U.S. contrac- past. But as Europe faced its second Easter because many can’t work remotely. tors, but there were no U.S. officials blame in a row under the cloud of the pan- In the area’s housing projects, many casualties, Iraqi secu- Iran-backed militias for demic, some French cities pushed families have multiple generations rity officials said. regular rocket attacks back against President Emmanuel living in close quarters. Language bar- The rockets landed on on U.S. facilities in Iraq, Macron’s insistence that “there are no riers make sorting out vaccination ar- the outside fence of the including near the U.S. weekends or days off during vaccina- rangements a challenge for many im- base, the Iraqi military Embassy in Baghdad. tion.” migrants. said. Iran-aligned paramili- Authorities in Strasbourg, on the In Lyon, French first division soccer Initial investigations tary groups have de- German border shut down their vac- club Olympique Lyon opened its sta- showed attack aimed manded that all foreign cination facilities from Good Friday dium and provided 200 volunteer em- to strike Balad air base, troops, including U.S. through Easter Monday — a public ployees to help medical personnel and north of Baghdad, but forces who number holiday in France — to allow workers vaccines, the city expanded vaccina- The city of Sarcelles north of Paris was firefighters with a mass vaccination the rockets fell short around 2,500 in Iraq, “a little rest at last,” according to a city tion hours and administered all of its among those where officials kept vac- drive that started Saturday. Authori- and hit the village of leave the country, call- official. To ensure that residents still its weekly supply of doses between cine sites open Sunday amid mush- ties expect 3,000 vaccinations per day al-Bu Asi just to the ing their presence an had access to potentially life-saving Monday and Thursday. rooming infections and demand. to be given at ...(More on P4)...(13) southeast, the security occupation. officials said. A U.S.-led coalition, The last attack on Balad whose mission is to Pope, in Easter air base was on March fight Islamic State mili- German Health Minister Promises to Scrap 15 when at least five tants, is still stationed Message, Slams rockets hit the base. in Iraq, as well as a Tests & Quarantine for Fully Vaccinated No group immediate- NATO-led mission that Weapons Spending ly claimed the attack, trains Iraqi security Citizens, but Doesn’t Say When it Will Happen in Time of Pandemic but armed groups that forces. (Reuters) Germany’s prime scientific author- VATICAN CITY- After saying Mass, ity on infectious diseases, which Pope Francis urged Francis read his “Urbi Ethiopia Says Eritrean said people who received their sec- countries in his Easter et Orbi” (to the city ond booster shot at least 15 days Troops Have Started message on Sunday and the world) mes- ago pose a smaller risk of infecting to quicken distribu- sage, in which he Withdrawing from Tigray others than those with a recent neg- tion of COVID-19 vac- traditionally reviews ative Covid-19 test.So “after the ur- cines, particularly to world problems and NAIROBI- Eritrean key steps being taken gent need to break the third wave is the world’s poor, and appeals for peace. forces have started to address the needs of met,” Spahn told Bild am Sonntag, called armed conflict “The pandemic is withdrawing from the region. fully vaccinated people and those and military spending still spreading, while Ethiopia’s Tigray re- “The Eritrean troops with negative tests will be treated during a pandemic the social and eco- gion in the north, the who had crossed the equally. He added that travelers “scandalous”. nomic crisis remains Ethiopian Foreign Min- border when provoked will not be required to observe Coronavirus has severe, especially for istry said. by the TPLF have now quarantine if they have received the meant this has been the poor. Nonetheless The United States, Ger- started to evacuate and vaccine, which may be a boon for the second year in a – and this is scandal- many, France and other the Ethiopian Nation- Freedoms reserved for Germans to travel, shop, or have their hair spring and summer vacations. row that Easter papal ous – armed conflicts G7 countries called on al Defense Force has with a recent negative Covid-19 done as if they were certified coro- “We will now put these findings services have been at- have not ended and Friday for a swift, un- taken over guarding test will be also offered to those na-free by a test, Health Minister into practice after discussing them tended by small gath- military arsenals are conditional and veri- the national border,” it who are fully vaccinated, the coun- Jens Spahn has promised in an in- with the federal states in a timely erings at a secondary being strengthened,” fiable withdrawal of said in a statement. try’s health minister has promised, terview. That is, if and when such manner,” the minister promised. altar of St. Peter’s Ba- he said. the Eritrean soldiers, Fighting erupted in Ti- teasing an upcoming lifting of the privileges become available. The newspaper said the new regu- silica, instead of by Francis, who would followed by a political gray in early November much-loathed lockdown. The policy is based on a fresh report lations may be put into place within crowds in the church normally have given process that is accept- after forces loyal to the Vaccinated Germans will be free by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), weeks. (RT) or in the square out- the address to up to able to all Ethiopians. then-governing party side. ...(More on P4)...(14) In a rejoinder is- there - the Tigray Peo- sued late on Saturday ple’s Liberation Front Jordanian King Abdullah’s Half-Brother through the Foreign (TPLF) - attacked army Site Manager, Taiwan Ministry, Ethiopia said bases across the region. that the G7 foreign In late November, fed- Placed Under House Arrest as Security Minister Accept ministers’ statement eral troops ousted the Forces Thwart ‘Coup Attempt’ Responsibility for had not acknowledged ...(More on P4)...(17) The security forces foiled an al- Train Crash leged plot to “undermine [the] sta- 22 Indian Security HUALIEN-The man- bility” of Jordan, detaining multi- part to crumple. ager of a construction Members Killed in Maoist ple prominent political figures and The truck that the site whose truck slid apparently placing a former crown train hit had slid Attack - Govt Official onto rail tracks caus- prince under de-facto house arrest. down a sloping road ing a catastrophic At least 22 members of and the Special Task Around 20 people were arrested onto the track just out- train crash in Taiwan Indian security forces Force were attacked on in a security sweep on Saturday side a tunnel. Officials accepted responsibil- were killed in a central Saturday in the tribal- night, including several high-pro- are investigating the ity for the disaster on Indian state by Mao- dominated Chhattis- file figures such as Sharif Hassan manager of the con- Sunday, as did the ist fighters, one of the garh state during an an- Ben Zaid, a member of the royal struction site, Lee Yi- transport minister, bloodiest attack by the ti-insurgency operation. family, and Bassem Awadallah, a hsiang, whose truck is although his offer to extreme left-wing in- “We can confirm that former finance minister and head suspected of not hav- resign was rejected for surgent groups this 22 of Indian force mem- of the royal court. Both also for- ing its brakes properly now. year, officials said on bers have been killed by merly served as royal envoys to applied. In the island’s worst Sunday. Moaist fighters,” said Saudi Arabia. Lee had been released rail accident in seven Security personnel be- a senior government Amid reports that former Crown on bail, though the decades, 50 people longing to the Central official in Raipur, the Prince Hamza bin Hussein was high court’s Hualien have been confirmed Reserve Police Force’s capital of mineral-rich also detained, Jordan’s head of the arrest, with his security detail re- nian people. branch on Sunday re- dead after a packed elite CoBRA unit, the Chhattisgarh. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General moved and his phone and internet “I’m not part of any conspiracy or scinded that decision express train carrying District Reserve Guard, (Reuters) Yousef Huneiti, said the prince communications cut. nefarious organization or foreign- after the prosecutors almost 500 passengers had only been asked to stay home Without criticizing the king direct- backed group, as is always the appealed it, sending and crew slammed and to “stop some activities that ly, Hamza – who was stripped of claim here for anyone who speaks the case back to the into a truck near the could be used to shake the stability the title ‘crown prince’ in 2004 but out,” he said. lower court. Australia Enjoys Easter eastern city of Hualien and security of Jordan.” remains a popular figure among The Arab League and the Gulf Co- Lee read out a state- on Friday, causing it with No New Local In a video address leaked to the the opposition – railed against the operation Council reaffirmed their ment apologising for to derail and the front BBC by his lawyer, Prince Hamza “corrupt system” that destroys the full support and solidarity with ...(More on P4)...(15) Coronavirus Cases said he was under de-facto house “lives and dignity” of the Jorda- Jordan. (RT) MELBOURNE- Aus- lockdowns or curtailed India’s Richest tralians were celebrat- services for the major ing Easter Sunday in a Christian holiday try- Easter Eggs a Symbol of Defiance for State Says to Impose relatively unrestricted ing to keep the third manner as the country wave of coronavirus Myanmar Protesters New COVID-19 reported no new locally from further spreading, Restrictions, acquired coronavirus Australia’s churches Opponents of military rule in cases. were open and many Myanmar inscribed messages of Weekend Lockdown Queensland, the epi- were attending services protest on Easter eggs on Sunday centre of a recent, small during the four-day while thousands of others were MUMBAI- India’s continue to rise rap- COVID-19 community weekend. back on the streets, denouncing a richest state, Maha- idly in India with the outbreak, has had only Christianity is the Feb. 1 coup and facing off with the rashtra, said it would number of new in- one infection in the dominant religion in security forces who shot and killed impose stringent fections nearing all- past three days. The Australia, with 12 mil- two men. COVID-19 restric- time high on Sunday, state has the tightest lion people, and 86% of In the latest in a series of impromp- tions from Monday as largely driven by in- restrictions on public religious Australians, tu shows of defiance, messages in- there has been a rapid fections in Maharash- gatherings. identifying as Chris- cluding “Spring Revolution”, “We rise in infections, a tra, home to the coun- Elsewhere, Australians tians, according to the must win” and “Get out MAH” - state minister said on try’s financial capital flocked to the beach- 2016 census. referring to junta leader Min Aung Sunday Mumbai. es, capitalising on the Australia has been one Hlaing - were seen on eggs in pho- The state will shut The country reported warm weather in many of the world’s most tographs on social media. down malls, cinema 93,249 new cases in parts of the country, or successful countries in “Easter is all about the future and halls, bars and restau- the 24 hours to Sun- gathered with families, curbing the pandemic, the people of Myanmar have a try. Young people in the main city of rants from Monday day morning, accord- in a stark contrast to with snap lockdowns, great future in a federal democ- Opponents of military rule have Yangon handed out eggs bearing evening and impose ing to data from the last year’s Easter when border closures and racy,” Dr Sasa, international envoy mounted a civil disobedience cam- the messages of protest, pictures in a complete lockdown federal Health Minis- a nationwide lockdown swift tracking limiting for the ousted civilian government, paign since the military overthrew posts showed. on weekends, Nawab try. Maharashtra ac- kept people confined to coronavirus infections said in a statement. Sasa, who uses the elected government of Nobel Crowds have returned to the streets Malik told reporters counted for more than their homes. to just over 29,300 in- only one name, is a member of a laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, that day and night to reject the return of after a cabinet meet- half of that with a re- While many countries fections, with 909 COV- largely Christian ethnic minority in has included creative shows of de- military rule after a decade of ten- ing. cord 49,447 new cases. have imposed fresh ID-19 deaths. (Reuters) the predominantly Buddhist coun- fiance promoted on social media. tative ...(More on P4)...(16) Coronavirus cases (Reuters) www.outlookafghanistan.net www.thedailyafghanistan.net @The.Daily.Outlook.Afghanistan @The.Daily.Afghanistan [email protected] [email protected] 0093 799-005019/ 777-005019 0093 799-005019/ 777-005019 In front of Habibia High School, In front of Habibia High School, District 6, Kabul, Afghanistan District 6, Kabul, Afghanistan

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MoPH Reports 41 New Qayyumi Abroad but His Office Covid-19 Cases, 11 Deaths Continues to Get Millions of Afs KABUL - At least 41 new posi- KABUL - Presidential advisor umi) has been abroad for 10 tive COVID-19 cases and 11 Mohammad Humayun Qayyu- months, His office remains deaths have been recorded in mi is betraying Ashraf Ghani’s open, but no one is working Afghanistan in the last 24 hours, trust, sources alleged, claim- there.” the Ministry of Public Health ing he has been abroad for 10 A Presidential Palace official said on Sunday. months but his office continues confirmed that the Qayyumi- The ministry said 1,692 people to receive all facilities. led advisory body was still underwent tests during the past Qayyumi, along with two other working. However, the official 24 hours and the virus was de- senior government officials, is did not elaborate. tected in 41 people, pushing the accused of embezzling $719,000 A list of Ghani’s advisors has overall tally to 56,717. in a wall-building project of the been posted on the Presidential Of the fresh cases, 20 were re- Afghan embassy in the United Place website. Qayyumi’s name corded in Kabul, seven in Kan- States. is included in the list. dahar, five in Nangarhar, four A well-placed source told Pajh- Last week, Pajhwok shared the in Herat, two each in Baghlan wok Afghan News that Presi- Without providing details of issue with Qayyumi via email, and Ghazni and one in Kunduz of recoveries reached 51,865. The global infection tally has dent Ghani appointed Qayyumi expenses, the source revealed which he has not yet answered. province. The MoPH in a statement said reached 131 million, with 105 as his advisor on May 19, 2020. Rafiqullah, head of Qayyumi’s By the same token, Ghani’s dep- At least 63 individuals recov- 11 individuals died of the virus million recovering and over 2.8 He approved the formation of a office, was receiving 250,000 af- uty spokesperson Fatima Mur- ered from the pandemic during in the past 24 hours, pushing the million losing lives to the infec- 40-member office with a budget ghanis in monthly salary. chal also refused to comment. the period, and the total number overall death toll to 2,508. tion. (Pajhwok) of 37.2 million afghanis. The source added: “He (Qayy- (Pajhwok)

Kandahar Heavy Snowfall Closes Doctor: Every Danish Emphasizes Need for Salang Highway for Day I See Preservation of Afghan Cargo Vehicles Why Peace Is CHARIKAR - The Salang high- Constitution way that links Kabul with sev- Essential eral northern provinces was closed for cargo vehicles on Sunday due to heavy snowfall and storms, an official said. The Salang Pass Department of Preservation and Mainte- nance said there was heavy snowfall and storms in the northern part of Salang. A statement from the depart- ment said the snowfall started next 24 hours. at around 1am and the south- The Salang pass was closed for ern part of Salang was also cargo vehicles at around 10am witnessing snowfalls. Accord- in order to prevent traffic ac- KANDAHAR CITY - A doc- ing to the weather forecast, the cidents and passenger casual- tor, who has treated thou- snowfall may continue for the ties. (Pajhwok) sands of war-wounded peo- ple in the surgery ward of Mirwais Hospital in southern Kandahar province, says he no longer wants his compa- triots to die in front of his Kabul to Become Capital of eyes or be discharged with disabilities. Islamic Culture in 2024 Yearning for peace, Dr. KABUL - Kabul will be declared Qudratullah Hakimi has been as capital of Islamic culture for working as a specialist trainer 2024, Afghan acting minister KABUL - Sarwar Danish, Sec- Danish said. derscored. at the in the surgical ward of of information and culture has ond Vice President, said Sunday Danish, however, stressed the This comes as the Afghan Na- the Mirwais Zonal Hospital said. that preservation of the Afghan need for revising the Afghan tional Security Advisor Ham- for the past 15 years. He has Earlier, Afghanistan’s south- Constitution and Elections are Constitution. dullah Mohib emphasized the saved lives the thousands of eastern city of Ghazni was de- two main roadmaps of the gov- “The amendment to the consti- need for a democratic way to the war-wounded people. clared the capital of Islamic cul- ernment for achieving a durable tution should be based on legal transfer power. He said that peace was the ture for 2013. peace in Afghanistan. mechanism,” he noted. He stated that the government right of every human being Acting minister of information Danish, who was speaking at Danish said that in a state of is ready for holding early presi- and every Afghan citizen as- and culture, Tahir Zuhair, who the introductory ceremony of peace or war, elections are a dential elections and that “Presi- pires for it, because if there was speaking at a meeting of a cultural center will be estab- the new Acting Attorney Gen- key element of the political sys- dent Ghani will not run in the was peace, there would be cultural committee headed by lished in the capital, according eral Zabihullah Kaleem, stated tem and that the government is elections.” no casualties, but progress, second VP , said that prepara- to a statement issued by the these two roadmaps are crucial ready to hold an early election “This government is elected by services and every member tion was underway for decla- VP’s office. for preventing the system from for achieving peace in the coun- the people, the people have vot- of the society would be con- ration of Kabul as capital of Is- He also said that as per the pres- disruption and collapse. try. ed and if another government is fident in his affairs. lamic culture. ident’s instruction, the cultural “Preserving the constitution is a “In order to achieve peace, we formed via people’s vote then Commenting on the ongoing He said that a large national zone of the capital should be principle for preserving values are ready to hold elections un- it is okay but the govern- peace negotiations in Qatar library, a national archive and determined first. (1TV NEWS) and preventing the disruption der the supervision of the inter- ment has no right to give and an upcoming summit in of the system in Afghanistan,” national community,” VP un- people’s decision to ... Turkey later this month, doc- More on Num(Page (6) 4) tor said although he did not have much time to monitor media outlets due to his hec- Stronger Links tic schedule, he was optimis- tic about the process. Almost Half of Paktika Children Between Afghan-Indian Hakim called on government and Taliban delegations to Contract Measles Moviemakers Underlined understand the pain and suf- SHARAN - The Public Health cinate their children, which is KABUL - The need for coopera- Sadat noted improvement in fering of the Afghan people Department of southeastern Pa- another reason, but we are try- tion between Afghanistan-India representation of women in the and make strenuous efforts ktika province says about half ing to raise public awareness,” film industries has been under- cinema, that despite challenges. for bringing peace and stabil- of the province’s children have he said. lined at a session in Hyderabad She urged producers to collabo- ity to the country. contracted measles disease due He said they were well prepared city. rate with Afghan filmmakers, Wearing a neat white over- to no implementation of vaccine. for measles vaccination, but As part of its ongoing cultural according to the newspaper. all, Hakimi told Pajhwok Af- In an exclusive interview families should cooperate with festival, the Afghan Consulate Afghan Consul General Mu- ghan News: “As a member of with Pajhwok Afghan News, their teams and vaccinate their General organised a meeting hammad Suleman Kakar high- a long-afflicted community, Dr.Asadullah Rasouli, director children. of filmmakers in Telangana on lighted the historical and cul- I am more aware of the rav- of public health, said the num- Meanwhile, Dr Ghausuddin Saturday tural links between India and ages of war than anyone else ber of measles cases in the prov- Danish, head of the children Afghan film director and pro- Afghanistan. and better understand the ince had risen dramatically. He added that insecurity in the ward at the Paktika provincial ducer Roya Sadat and members “Because of this strong bond, need for peace.” “Based on information we have province had left children un- hospital, told Pajhwok that a of Suresh Productions attended the Indian government and na- With bitter memories of obtained from hospitals and vaccinated in some areas, lead- large number of children suf- the interactive session, The tion have always stood by their war victims etched on clinics, about 50 percent of chil- ing to a sudden increase in mea- fering from measles were Times of India reported. Afghan brothers,” he added. his mind, he no longer dren are infected with measles,” sles cases. brought to the hospital With regard to her experiences The festival will conclude on wants the war... he said. “Some family heads do not vac- every day. “Measles ... in the Afghan film industry, April 10. (Pajhwok) More on Num(Page (7) 4) More on Num(Page (8) 4)