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Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi was doing with the equipments every type of weapons, except ferent districts of Nangarhar, left vincial affairs. However, it is not donated to the ALP, he said the tanks and helicopters. Expressing the province following my warn- the right time to discuss this,” the he First Deputy Speaker of equipments were provided by the serious concerns over spread of ing. However, someone in the gov- deputy speaker said. Qadeer also the Wolesi Jirga (WJ) Abdul international community for local Daesh, he said that if the multina- ernment asked them to stay in the said that senior members of Daesh TZahir Qadeer alleged the police force. “The Afghan securi- tional terrorist group was not elim- province.” Qadeer claimed that were living in Kabul and were vis- National Security Council (NSC) ty forces neither let me to fight inated then it would create multi- more than 20,000 undocumented iting embassies. of supporting Daesh. Qadeer said against the enemies [Daesh] nor ple challenges for the whole coun- Pakistani refugees from Khyber Qadeer rejected that the security that the NSC created obstacles for do they launch operations, try because Nangarhar is the gate- Agency, Swat, and Bajaur settled forces have killed 500 to 600 him when he launched operations though, Shinwar and other dis- way to other provinces. He into 22 districts of Nangarhar. Daesh fighters, saying that his against Daesh. The NSC does not tricts of Nangarhar have been claimed that the government is Uzbeks, Chechens and Arab fam- own fighters have killed them with provide equipment to the Afghan turned into strongholds of supporting Daesh fighters instead ilies also settled in the province, support of the local people. Local Police (ALP), fighting Daesh,” added Zahir. The first of local police in the battle. he added. “I have evidences to “Now, Daesh fighters are killed in against Daesh in Nangarhar. Ask- deputy speaker furthered that “Around 700 families of Daesh prove that the National Security Shinwari district where locals were ing the government that what it Daesh militants are equipped with fighters, who were settled in dif- Council is interfering into the pro- beheaded.” ...P2 “Peace talks resumption futile, unless Pakistan dismantle terror networks KABUL: Chief Executive Officer Albahani, a Palestinian scholar in government and the Taliban mili- operation which was backed by vilian or security forces casualties (CEO) Dr. Abdullah Abdullah on Jerusalem with the goal of all AT Monitoring Desk AT Monitoring Desk Monday said Hizbu-ut-Tahrir Muslim countries unifying as an tants. “We want Pakistan to take foreign troops was launched in during the operations. The state- was a civil branch of terrorist Islamic State or caliphate ruled by action against those insurgent Sangin district. In this operation ment did not provide more infor- groups and had infiltrated many Islamic law (sharia) and with a KABUL: Resumption of peace groups who have imposed war on KABUL: As many as 72 Taliban at least 45 Taliban militants were mation about the operations. academic institutes in Afghani- caliph head of state elected by talks would be of no use, unless Afghans and are carrying out ter- militants were killed during sepa- killed and scores were injured. At Helmand is one of the inse- stan, radicalising the youth. Muslims. The organization is ac- Pakistan target militants on its rorist activities in Afghanistan. rate military operations in south- least 27 insurgents were killed in cure provinces in Afghanistan. Presiding over a Cabinet meet- tive in central Asian countries, Af- soil, said the deputy spokesman Once Pakistan met our demands, ern Helmand province, the pro- the second operation, launched by Afghan security forces backed by ing, Abdullah expressed his con- ghanistan and South Asian coun- for President Ashraf Ghani. we are ready to take peace with the vincial police said in a statement 215 Maiwand Military Corp in the US air force have conducted cern over the increasing activities tries. Some countries has banned Sayed Zafar Hashemi told Radio Taliban,” said Hashemi. on Monday. According to the me- Greshk district. The statement scores of operations in response of the group and said today’s Cab- the organisation and its activities. Azadi that Kabul would be ready In the meantime, some media dia statement, the first military further said that there were no ci- to the Taliban’s attack. inet meeting would assess the There have been complaints about for resumption of talks with the outlets reported that the Taliban Hizb-ut-Tahrir’s nature of activi- Hizb-ut-Tahrir activities in a num- Taliban militants, only if Pakistan have named a new head for their ties in the country. He said the ber of Kabul universities and oth- takes action against those insur- political office in Qatar. They quot- organisation had enormous activ- er provinces, but it was for the gent groups on its soil who are ed a militant source saying the new ities in Afghanistan societies, par- first time that a senior government hell-bent on killing Afghans. This leader is a supporter of peace talks Stricter immigration ticularly targeting the youth, but official expressed his concern comes at a time that during recent with the Afghan government. “Sher the organisation was under obser- about the issue. However, the trip of Pakistan’s Army Chief Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, a vation of security organs. Abdul- CEO said political activities were General Raheel Sharif’s recent vis- former anti-Soviet fighter, and his lah regretted that no strict mea- allowed in the country, but Hizb- it to the United States, Islamabad deputy Abdul Salam Hanafi were regulations in Norway – sures had been taken against the ut-Tahrir was not a political par- and Washington agreed to work appointed by the insurgents’ lead- group so far.Hizbu-ut-Tahrir was ty rather a terrorists-affiliated together for resumption of stalled er Mullah Akhtar Mansour,” a established in 1953 by Taqiuddin group. (Pajhwok) peace talks between the Afghan member of Quetta Shura told AFP. important information! Kabul, Immigration to Norway is strictly regulated. Islamabad start If you wish to work or study in Norway, you must apply for the relevant permit(s) before ernments land-locked countries insecurity and poverty. The mem- you travel to Norway. key economic, AT News Report agreement includes one preface bers will also cooperate with each and 17 articles. The OIC food se- other in agriculture and farming sec- trade talks KABUL: Wolesi Jirga (WJ) or curity scheme was the third tors, according to the agreement, he Persons who do not qualify for a permit in Norway and whose applications are denied Lower House of the parliament agreement approved by the Wole- said. The OIC members will sup- AT Monitoring Desk on Monday approved three agree- si Jirga. Chief of the International port each other in counterterrorism must return to their country of origin or country habitual residence. If you do not leave ments with the Organization of Relations Committee (IRC) of the efforts, Kalakani said, adding that voluntarily, you will be returned by force. KABUL: Afghanistan and Paki- Islamic Cooperation (OIC) unan- WJ, Muhammad Dawood Kala- based on the agreement they would stan opened important day-long imously. The OIC convention on kani, said that the OIC member also collaborate with each other in talks on trade and economic is- counterterrorism includes a pref- countries would cooperate with preventing criminal activities, human sues on Monday. Due to tensions ace and 49 articles. The inter-gov- those countries that are facing food trafficking and money laundering. People from safe areas of Afghanistan or who have been granted residence in between the two countries over another country will have their application rejected and will be deported. Peo- Taliban’s increasing terrorist at- tacks in Afghanistan, meeting of ple from areas that are not considered safe may be returned to other parts of Afghan-Pak joint economic com- mission in August was canceled. Afghanistan. Very many Afghans who have their application rejected will be referred “The issues to be discussed in the for “internal flight” to Kabul. meeting include taxation, trade fa- cilitation, motorways, highways and railways projects, increase The government intends to: of scholarships for Afghan stu- AT Monitoring Desk the challenges faced by Afghani- dents in Pakistani medical and stan. “Washington is also against 1. reduce benefits for people living in reception centres by 20%; benefits for families engineering colleges, transporta- KABUL: Former US ambassador Pakistan’s anti-Afghanistan poli- tion, energy projects as well as to Afghanistan, Zalmai Khalilzad, cies, however, it doesn’t have with children will be reduced by 10%. potential joint ventures in various described the current situation in enough influence on Islamabad to other sectors,” The Express Tri- Afghanistan as fragile and said that stop it,” he said. bune, a Pakistani English news- the situation would get worse, if He said that situation in Af- 2. change the period of residence to become eligible for permanent residence from 3 to paper quoted an official in Paki- the United States did not contin- ghanistan has deteriorated since 5 years. stan’s Finance Ministry as say- ue its support for the country. formation of the National Unity ing. A diplomatic source said that Khalilzad in an interview with Government (NUG). He said that Afghan delegation will raise the Ariana News urged the US to con- drastic measures were required to 3. issue temporary residence permits and facilitate return if the situation in the country of problems faced by traders due to tinue its support to Afghanistan. He blamed Pakistan for most of correct the situation. no implementation of the transit habitual residence changes. and trade deal signed between the two countries. The source added that Kabul might also urge Paki- stan to allow Afghan trucks to use 4. use integration criteria for the granting of applications for permanent residence. Pakistan’s land route for trade with India. Currently Pakistan al- lows Afghan trucks to drop goods against terrorism in the country and 5. limit family reunification and family establishment rights for refugees. at Waga, the border between Pa- Afghan security forces recently kistan and India. However, Kabul conducted successful operations let Pakistani trucks to enter Cen- against Daesh or so-called Islamic More information: www.government.no/asylumregulations tral Asian countries via Afghani- KABUL: The government on Ministry of Interior (MoI) com- State (IS) fighters in some districts stan’s land route. The Minister of Monday strongly opposed raising mand. of eastern Nangarhar province. Finance Eklil Ahmad Hakimi is private militias which it said cre- In a statement, the Presiden- Some former commanders have leading a 30-member delegation in ated several problems in addition tial Palace said the government was been insisting on the establishment the talks while Pakistan’s Finance to insecurity. against the establishment of mili- of militias in order to include them- Minister Ishaq Dar is heading Pa- The Presidential Palace said tias which had created several prob- selves and their men in security kistani side. It is worth mention- the government’s assessment lems including insecurity and ha- ing that the current trade volume forces, the statement said, adding showed Afghan Local Police (pre- rassed local people and weakened the only way for peace and securi- between Kabul and Islamabad is viously called tribal militia) were law enforcement. It said the gov- around $2.5 billion, which is most- ty “is to support Afghan national ly in Pakistan’s favor. effective only if operated under the ernment had always struggled security forces.” (Pajhwok)

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A nine member Afghan family, re- portedly trying to enter Turkey through Iran, said on Sunday that one of the mothers in their group was shot dead by Iranian border Afghanistan police on Saturday in the Iranian city of Oromia. "My sister was killed while we were on our way to Turkey and kidnappings now her three children are crying for her and no one is hearing our plight. We are extremely mis- treated," the family's elder, Mohammad Alif, said. r ek in d le "We are now in the Iranian border city of Oromia. They [Ira- nian police] intend to seize our passports and deport us by land et h n ic fear s to Afghanistan," he said. This comes amid a mass exo- There has been a string of attacks targeting dus of Afghans through Iran to Turkey and on to Europe as they minority Hazaras over the past year flee war-torn Afghanistan in search of a better life. Three decades of violence in the country has reportedly left more than five million Afghans dis- placed. Thousands have fled to Europe alone in recent months. Last week, Afghan Minister of Foreign Affairs Salahuddin Rabbani said that in the past year 146,000 Afghans have fled to Eu- rope. However, an Afghan youth or- ganization on Sunday launched an awareness campaign aimed at the youth, educating them on the nega- tive consequences of illegal migra- tion. "We launched a campaign to provide awareness to the people not leave the country, because fleeing does not solve the problem," campaign organizer Edris Stanikzai said.

Afghans carry a banner bearing a picture of one of the seven from the Hazara minority, beheaded allegedly by a group claiming affiliation to Islamic State, during a protest in Herat, Afghanistan, earlier this 23-year-old becomes Afghanistan’s month. A group of Hazaras was kidnapped in Zabul province on Saturday, the same area where the beheadings took place. PHOTO: EUROPEAN PRESS PHOTO AGENCY first fem ale fixed-w in g pilo t KABUL: Fears of ethnic strife cluding a child, were found de- were rekindled in Afghanistan on capitated in southern Zabul Sunday, the day after a group of province, where many in the Put down by an attack of childlike numerous Afghans have been made ethnic minority Hazaras were kid- group live. The beheaded bod- whining, she finally caved and let aware of Niloofar. She has ap- napped while traveling a major ies were delivered to provincial the girls ride the park’s superstar peared on local television, and highway in the latest attack tar- elders, sparking a large protest attraction: a rickety roller coaster. photos of her have been released geting the Shiite Muslim group. in Kabul that was led by Haz- “They were just kids,” her on prominent internet sites. On The attacks have centered on the ara activists and widely sup- mom said. “I thought they would television, she is professional and southern Afghan highway from ported by a wider Afghan pop- come back crying.” However, approachable. When inquired which the group of Hazaras, ulation frustrated with the steep while Niloofar’s sister quickly be- about critics of her career choice, which local officials said num- decline in security since foreign came terrified and was crying when Niloofar claims she does not want bered between 14 and 30, were forces mostly withdrew from the roller coaster ended, Niloofar people to know how to get under taken at gunpoint on Saturday. the country last year. hopped off, jubilant and excited. her skin and, notably, she does not At least five other Hazaras Uzbek militants, a number She wanted to keep riding it. wish to dissuade other women traveling on a bus bound for Kab- of whom are allied to the Islam- A mere 10 years after that roll- from pursuing their passions as ul were saved by other travelers ic State, are also active in Zab- er coaster trip, as Niloofar was fin- well. Niloofar is not the only well- who helped hide their identities, ul. They have previously tar- ishing school, she listened to a ra- known female pilot. after it was stopped by militants geted Hazaras, including the dio show about just how Afghani- The highest-ranking female armed with AK-47s and machine seven who were decapitated stan would pass a law supporting pilot is Brigadier General Khatool guns, said a local activist, who earlier this month. women’s right to participate in its Mohammadzai, who trained as a spoke to witnesses. The Taliban follow Sunni Is- armed forces. paratrooper throughout Afghani- Until now, majority Sunni- lam and some consider Shiites Niloofar assumed this was her stan’s communist period. When Muslim Afghanistan has been to have rejected the Muslim opportunity. Three years later, Niloofar began her training as a largely spared the sectarian ten- faith and target them for their Niloofar Rahmani came to be Af- pilot, international lawyer and sion that has plagued a number of religious beliefs. The militant ghanistan’s very first female fixed- friend of Niloofar Kimberly Mot- other Muslim countries. group, which is fighting to over- wing pilot. She is the first woman ley says “it was a personal dream, But a string of attacks tar- throw the government in Kab- to be educated as an Afghan Air but now that she’s older and evolv- geting Hazaras over the past ul, denied any involvement in Force aviator in more than 30 ing as a person, I think she sees it year—including some linked to Saturday’s attacks and official- years. Niloofar came to be Afghan- as a responsibility in which she Sunni extremist group Islamic ly says it respects ethnic istan’s first female fixed-wing pi- has no choice but to succeed. She State—are fueling concerns that groups. lot despite the many people needs to succeed for her family and the group, which suffered under “Our Mujahideen are not in- From a very young age, Niloofar there was something extra special had taken the eight-year-old and around her claiming she could not for Afghanistan.” And it looks like the Taliban, is again being target- volved in the kidnapping,” Tal- Rahmani’s mother realized that about her daughter. Niloofar’s mom her older sister to a theme park. do it. Since she achieved her goal, Niloofar is doing exactly that. ed. iban spokesman Zabihullah Mu- “These kidnappings have jahideen said Sunday. “We are been occurring for months. This investigating the incident and is now a national problem for Af- trying to rescue the abductees.” ghanistan,” said Zaki Daryabi , a In recent months, rival Tal- Hazara activist, who helped orga- iban groups have been battling nize the large protest that took each other in lawless parts of place after the decapitated bodies Zabul province, where many of of his compatriots were discov- the attacks have taken place, ered earlier this month. adding to security concerns. Afghanistan has no reliable Militants loyal to the population data, but Hazaras are group’s recently-appointed considered the country’s third-larg- head, Mullah Akhtar Now elders have committed to est ethnic group and the only one Mansour, are fighting others help," Kateb told Reuters. "We are that is predominantly Shiite. who reject his leadership. committed to finishing." China “Hazaras are very concerned Afghan forces have strug- wants a stable Afghanistan, fear- about these waves of kidnappings. gled to hold ground in the coun- ing the spread of Islamist militan- They don’t feel safe,” try since the withdrawal of cy to its far western region of Xin- said Mohammad Ali Alizada, a most foreign forces in 2014. A jiang. Hazara lawmaker from Ghazni. small U.S.-led coalition remains It has been trying to broker “We have raised the issue with to support its Afghan counter- peace between the Taliban and central government.” parts. Afghan government and stepping Local officials blamed the Tal- In September, Kunduz be- up development funding as the iban for Saturday’s kidnappings came the first major city to brief- United States and its allies scale and said a rescue operation was ly fall under Taliban control back theirs.Since the 2001 ouster under way. “We are aware of the since the start of the war, col- of the Taliban to 2014, China gave hostage situation and we are gath- lapsing in hours and almost Afghanistan about $250 million, ering information,” said Sayed without a fight. and it has pledged at least another Zafar Hashemi , a spokesman for A report released by a gov- $327 million by 2017. By com- Afghan President Ashraf ernment-appointed commission parison, nearly $110 billion have Ghani. ”Our forces are doing ev- on Saturday said corruption and been appropriated in Washington erything to ensure the safety and poor leadership among Afghan- for reconstruction in Afghanistan security of all citizens.” Satur- istan’s government and military since 2002. China's commitment day’s kidnappings come weeks institutions were to blame, and could rise substantially with the after the Hazaras were rattled that U.S. airstrikes had prevent- $3 billion Mes Aynak mine, one of when seven of their members, in- ed a worse disaster. the world's largest untapped cop- per deposits, but that has also been disrupted by Islamist militant vi- olence. State-run China Metallur- gical Group Corp (MCC), which Wolesi Jirga’s deputy has rights to the minerals, has de- manded royalties be slashed by almost half, and talks are stalled. speaker alleges NSC Amrullah Saleh, a politician and former chief of the Afghan na- of supporting Daesh tional intelligence agency, said he feared the road project was anoth- ..P1 Esmat Shinwari, a member of had informed the government er example of "loose commitment the Wolesi Jirga from Nangarhar, six months ago. Now, Daesh is An excavator works at a road construction site, which is being built by a Chinese company, in Khogyani district of Nangarhar province. by a Chinese company". "When told Afghanistan Times said that familiar with the area,” he said. they have a contract they can trash he does not have any information Speaker of the Wolesi Jirga new road linking the Af "Overall, the company is far be- percent of construction was car- derscores for China just how com- it or they can respect it. But they about Qadeer’s allegations, but it Abdul Rauf Ibrahimi stressed ghan capital with a trade hind (on) the commitments they ried out in the first year. Another plicated Afghanistan can be. A should also be mindful that we are is true that there are a large num- that Qadeer’s comments should hub near Pakistan has had given to us. We are not satis- person with knowledge of the Nangarhar official said the high- neighbors," Saleh said. ber of Daesh fighters supported be taken seriously. been stuck in the slow fied with the company's general project said Xinjiang Beixin way crossed several districts The frustration comes as aid- by the foreigners in Nangarhar. “I “These comments raise lane since a state-owned Chinese performance," Mahmoud Baligh, changed its Afghan-based manage- where tribal elders had offered to dependent Afghanistan fears miss- do not know that whether they many questions and they are company took the contract to Afghanistan's minister of public ment this year because of a lack of keep it secure if locals were em- ing out on China's grandiose plan [Daesh militants] are supported worth following. The situation build it two years ago, bedeviled works, told Reuters, referring to proper oversight. Xinjiang Beixin ployed on the project. Instead, he to forge trade and energy links to by the government or not. How- has gotten worse since (former by militant attacks and accusations the road project. The work was did not respond to requests for said, the jobs went to Xinjiang the Middle East, largely through ever, the borders shall be secured president Hamid) Karzai’s of mismanagement. The 106 km contracted to Xinjiang Beixin Road comment, and officials at China's Beixin's Kabul-based joint venture. Pakistan. The ADB said that after first,” he said. time,” he said. (65 mile) highway section running and Bridge Group Co. Ltd. in late embassy in Kabul declined an in- "They (the elders) are not helping, four months of work with police Shinwari termed the recent The NSC has rejected most of the way from Kabul to 2013 for $110 million, according terview request. Chinese Foreign and are even not stopping the Tal- and communities, and strengthen- operation unproductive, saying Qadeer’s statement and termed Jalalabad had been slated for com- to the Asian Development Bank Ministry spokesman Hong Lei iban," the official said, referring to ing management and staffing to that the strongholds and centers his comments untrue and base- pletion in April 2017, and delays (ADB), which is financing the said he did not know about the the militant movement waging war boost performance, the road of Daesh must be targeted by the less. The NSC said that the dep- will further hurt Afghanistan's road. It is designed as an alterna- project, but he added that China on the government in Kabul. "If project was now "in full swing". air force as the ground operation uty speaker wanted to secure ambition to promote economic tive to the overburdened and some- firmly supported Afghan recon- companies do not win people's "These measures have led to sig- could not produce the required his personal interests through growth to quell a rising Taliban in- times dangerous highway from struction, had provided a large hearts, then the project will never nificant improvement," ADB results. He said the Daesh mili- such statements. The spokes- surgency. The setbacks are also a Kabul east to Jalalabad, capital of amount of assistance and had en- be implemented." project leader Witoon Tawisook tants were well-equipped. man of NSC, Tawab Ghorzang, reality check for China, as it seeks Nangarhar province and a trade couraged Chinese companies to get Xinjiang Beixin has joined forc- said. Baligh said he, too, was opti- He said the security officials tweeted that Qadeer is trying to to bring stability to its war-rav- gateway to Pakistan. According to involved. While China has been es with Afghan businessman Haji mistic, while sounding a note of were not implementation the se- form illegal armed force, confuse aged neighbor in part through ex- Baligh, insurgents attacked the hesitant to get involved directly in Kateb, who said he holds a 51 per- caution: "Road building projects curity plans, adding that there public and sabotage efforts of tensive investment. A giant cop- workers' camp several times at the foreign entanglements, its compa- cent share in the Afghan partner. are a very complicated issue in would be no challenge if the secu- the government against Daesh. per mine remains untapped de- start of the project, wounding some nies have shown a greater willing- Kateb said Nangarhar communities Afghanistan." rity plans were implemented—at The NSC has asked the Pres- spite the involvement of another Afghans and halting work for three ness to engage in countries where were now on board and vowed the (Reporting by Michael Mar- least 50 percent. “The security idential Palace to appoint a Chinese state firm, and Afghan of- months. A source familiar with the security can be challenging, includ- road would be finished. "There was tina and Mirwais Harooni in KAB- forces have launched operation probe team to assess the allega- ficials and politicians are openly project, who spoke on condition ing Libya and South Sudan. The the danger of the Taliban and also UL; Editing by Robert Birsel and against Daesh recently though we tions of Zahir Qadeer. questioning Beijing's commitment. of anonymity, said as little as 3 Kabul-Jalalabad road project un- a lack of community cooperation. Mike Collett-White) This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF.

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number of bus passen man Sediq Sediqqi said that there surgents in a bid to secure their other passenger, Hussain, said: Noor Ahmad said. However, when The seven victims, including gers voiced concerns had been 16 hostages, nine of release. Meanwhile on Sunday, a "When we became aware of this called about security on buses, bus three women, were also kidnapped over the lack of security whom had been released. Seven number of people who regularly kidnapping we were very fright- companies would not comment. while traveling between Zabul and along the Kabul-Kanda- others are still being held captive, use buses on the Kabul-Kandahar ened." However, Abdul Sabor, who This latest incident took place Ghazni provinces. They were be- har highway and accused govern- he said. highway called on government to was on one of the buses when gun- a mere 24 km away from the point headed earlier this month alleged- ment of not ensuring their safety. Sediqqi said: "Nine hostages take action over the growing prob- men kidnapped the passengers on where Daesh militants kidnapped ly by Daesh members. This comes a day after 17 bus have been released and efforts are lem. Khair Mohammad, one regu- Saturday, said: "It was about 31 bus passengers in February. The incident sparked a mas- passengers were forcibly taken off underway for the release of the lar commuter said: "We are very 2:20am when we left Kabul and as Following the release of most hos- sive demonstration through the four buses by unknown gunmen remaining seven. Due to security apprehensive when traveling on the we passed Shah Joy district the tages, the last five were freed a streets of Kabul two weeks ago. on Saturday on the highway. concerns we cannot disclose the highway lest we be captured by kidnappers stopped our bus and week ago. About 20,000 demonstrators car- There has however been con- motive behind the kidnappings." Taliban or Daesh." Another pas- climbed on board." However, this comes close on ried their bodies through the streets flicting reports on the situation However, tribal elders from senger, Nasima, said that she has "The faces of the kidnappers the heels of the Zabul Seven inci- of the capital, calling for justice and with tribal elders stating 17 bus Zabul said there were 17 hostages sleepless nights over the issue of were covered and they asked ev- dent, which saw the beheading of an end to the kidnappings. passengers are still being held hos- in total and that none had been re- kidnapping. "The government eryone what province they come seven other hostages early this No group has however claimed tage by insurgents. leased. They also said a delegation must secure this highway so we from. Eventually they took the month after being kidnapped by responsibility for Saturday's inci- Ministry of Interior spokes- of elders were in talks with the in- can travel in peace," she said. An- hostages," another eyewitness Daesh almost two months ago. dent. EMERGENCY CALLS Mohammadi signs yet Police another ‘irregu- 100 - 119 lar’ document Hospitals FMIC Hospital Behind Kabul Medical Afghan businessmen said they met The Afghan businessmen ex- University: with Kazakhstan Prime Minister pressed optimism about the out- Karim Massimov last week and come of the meeting and hoped 0202500200-+93793275595 held constructive discussions that transit issues to central Asia will helped resolve issues and cement be overcome. Esmatullah, a local trade ties. Among the issues dis- businessman, said: "We hope that Rabia-i-Balkhi Hospital cussed during their meeting were from now on our issues will be re- Pule Bagh-e- Umomi matters on expanding trade be- solved and that we can expand our tween the two countries, transit trade dealings with Kazakh part- 070263672 In a letter addressed to the Attor- issues, the establishment of an ners. If our problems are resolved ney General's Office (AGO), Afghanistan bank branch in Kaza- the trade volumes between the two President Ashraf Ghani's sus- khstan, resolving visa issues for countries could significantly in- Khairkhana Hospital pended legal advisor Abdul Ali Afghan businessmen, facilitating crease in the near future." This 0799-321007 Mohammadi allegedly instructed trade to Kazakhstan and the im- comes after President Ashraf the legal body to investigate the 2401352 case of the six Urban Development portation of fuel and gas. The Ghani signed a number of agree- Ministry officials – a move deemed prime minister agreed to help Af- ments during his one-day visit to by legal experts to be outside the ghan traders by expanding trade Kazakhstan on Friday and stressed parameters of his authority. ties and to pave the way for in- the need for Kabul to strengthen Indira Gandhi Children According to the document, vestment by Afghan traders in economic, cultural and political ties Hospital, Wazir Akbar which is in TOLOnews' posses- Kazakhstan. Yunus Mohmand, the with Astana. During his trip, sion, Mohammadi also reportedly deputy head of Afghanistan Cham- Ghani signed agreements on the Khan, Kabul 2301372 assigned a team to follow up the ber of Commerce and Industries, management of natural disasters, a case, another move beyond his said: "The meeting we had with cultural agreement and Memoran- authority. The urban development the prime minister of Kazakhstan dums of Understanding (MoUs) Ibn-e- Seena officials were arrested early June resolved almost all our problems on agriculture, diplomacy, foreign at the Afghan border with including the visa issue. Mean- relations and administrative re- mak, State Minister for Disaster ed to increase in the coming years. stan is looking for an alternate sup- Pul-e-Artan, Kabul Tajikistan when they were trying while, the prime minister prom- forms. Ministers from both coun- Management and Humanitarian Ghani's deputy spokesman plier to Pakistan. According to him, to flee the country. ised to expand trade dealings be- tries signed four draft agreements Affairs. "Kazakhstan will support Sayed Zafar Hashemi said on Sat- Kazakhstan has also agreed to the 2100359 They were accused of taking tween Afghan and Kazakh trad- and two agreements. "A new agree- us in tackling natural disasters as urday that Ghani had also signed lower the price of exports to Af- bribes in exchange for allotting ers." According to the Afghan busi- ment which was signed on natural it has lots of experience in this re- an agreement to buy 600,000 tons ghanistan. He went on to say that houses, providing apartments to nessmen, Kazakhstan is interest- disaster management encompass- gard," he added. It is said that trade of wheat from Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan has shown an interest Wazir Akbar Khan high-ranking government officials ed in expanding transit services to es three parts including technical, volume between Afghanistan and Hashemi said Kazakhstan has in in purchasing Afghanistan's dried Hospital and constructing below-standard Afghan traders and assist in ce- financial and other types of coop- Kazakhstan is at least $300 mil- addition agreed to provide 400,000 fruit, nuts, saffron and marble. apartments. menting joint trade dealings. eration," said Wais Ahmad Bar- lion USD per year. This is expect- tons of wheat in aid - as Afghani- (TOLONews) 2301741, 2301743 This latest document allegedly signed by Mohammadi has led to strong criticism among legal ex- Ali Abad perts who say that according to Explosion rocks Kabul, the law, an advisor may not in- Shahrara, Kabul struct a judicial body – especially 2100439 the AGO – to conduct an investi- no casualties reported gation into a case. In addition they said Mohammadi did not have the KABUL: A magnetic bomb went Afghan News it took place in the Malalai Maternity authority to assign a task team to off in central capital Kabul on morning in Qalachi area. probe a case. Mohammad Sabir Monday, creating panic but He said there were no casual- Hospital Insan Dost, a professor of law, look at various indicators, not just caused no casualties, an official ties in the blast. Eyewitnesses said 2201377/ 2301743 said: "Mohammadi is not in a po- at national level, but by provinc- said. the explosion took place near sition to make decisions. He is es and districts. This will allow Kabul crime branch chief Brig. Habibia High School. They said it clearly an advisor and everything evidence-based decisions on where Gen. Fraidon Ubaidi confirmed was a strong blast that jerked Banks he wants to do must be sanctioned we need to improve and where we the explosion and told Pajhwok some nearby houses. (Pajhwok) by the president otherwise it is need to put in extra effort – either unlawful." Meanwhile, the team as- in terms of development financ- Da Afghanistan Bank signed by Ghani to investigate ing or additional health staff, sup- 2100302, 2100303 Mohammadi's involvement in the plies or teachers and so on,” he Smart City project has started its said. He reiterated that this new work. Hussain Fakhri, a member app would enable UNICEF to Kabul Bank of the task team, said: "We have identify and visualize where chil- 222666, 070285285 formally started our work and we dren and women are most vulner- have sent letters to relevant gov- able, where schools are needed Azizi Bank ernment organizations and we ex- most, and where health centers, pect them to cooperate with us in and nutrition and protection ser- 0799 700900 this regard, based on the president's vices are required. “We wish our Pashtany Bank decree." He said however that the partner, CSO, success in using this team could not say when they ex- new app to share information 2102908, 2103868 pected to complete their investi- This is the first time that Afghans can access the Central Sta- across the country and also with gation. Meanwhile a number of tistics Organization’s database via their mobile phones. those outside Afghanistan to make MPs on Sunday welcomed Ghani's decisions to support this country Air Services move to suspend Mohammadi and By Akhtar M. Nikzad tion. And as noted earlier, the through the use of data,” he they urged government to take ac- stressed. Mohammad Kazim tion against other officials involved number of people with access to Safi Airways KABUL: The Central Statistics internet has increased to nine per Habibi, Admin and Finance Dep- in the Smart City project. Sayed Organization (CSO) with financial JALALABAD/ASADABAD: during a series of operations in the 020 22 22 222 Ikram, an MP, said: "The team cent in this country. “Afghanistan uty of CSO, told Afghanistan support of the UNICEF launched has an illiteracy level of a little Times that all data from govern- Six Taliban militants, including a province. A rebel commander was must also determine who else was a new mobile application called group leader, were killed, 13 oth- among three others killed and an- involved in this case." over 40 percent, 66 percent of mental administrations would be Ariana “Afghan Info” here on Monday households own at least one mo- displayed on Afghan Info and ers wounded and some were ar- other five wounded during a clash Mohammadi was suspended in order to provide information of with security forces in Hesarak recently over the controversial bile phone. Nine percent of the people could use and express their rested during separate security 020-2100270 different governmental organiza- population has access to internet. viewpoint about data though a operations in eastern provinces, district on Sunday, the governor’s Smart City housing agreement he tions to smart-phone users. allegedly facilitated between con- Therefore, connection of people particular outlet. Deputy Minis- officials said on Monday. The 201 spokesman said. Attaullah Kho- Kam Air victed bank defaulter Khalil Frozi This is the first time that Afghans to CSO database through Afghan ter of Communication and Infor- Selab Military Corps in the east gyani said the police suffered no and the ministry of urban devel- can access the Central Statistics Info can provide people with new mation Technology, Emal Marjan, in a statement said security forc- casualties during the firefight. In 0799974422 opment. Last week he became Organization’s database via their statistics,” he mentioned. He said said that Afghan Info would en- es conducted an operation in Al- the Achin district, he said, securi- embroiled in yet another scandal mobile phones. UNICEF Repre- that the app, when fully devel- able people to access data direct- ingar district of eastern Laghman ty forces had arrested five mili- when a document emerged stating sentative in Afghanistan, Akhil oped, will allow mobile phone ly. As a result, CSO will work hard province last night. The joint of- tants, including a Pakistani, with Hotels he had instructed the ministry of Iyer, said that the mobile appli- users in any part of the world to to provide correct and accurate fensive was conducted in Qala Tak their arms. Another nine militants Safi Landmark finance to order all government cation -or app- launched today, get data and information on Af- information to the public. It is area and a clash with militants were captured during an operation offices to purchase gas from has data on more than 200 socio- ghanistan against any of the indi- pertaining to mention that as ac- broke out in Haider Ghar area, the in eastern Nuristan province. Frozi's company Gas Group. In demographic and economic indi- cators for which data is available. cess to internet is limited and still statement said. Air support was Nuristan police chief Ikramuddin 020-2203131 that document he allegedly stated cators on 34 provinces and 401 He added that quality data will costly in Afghanistan, the app is also called in during the operation Sari told Pajhwok Afghan News that the money made would go districts from over 15 data sourc- reveal in with section the Afghan also designed to work offline in- that resulted in the killing of six the operation in Paroon, the pro- SERENA towards paying off Frozi's debt es. Hinting to the new technology people need cooperation. “There cluding to search data, generate militants, including a group lead- vincial capital, followed a bomb with the Kabul Bank. Frozi, who and telecommunication services, are inequalities between provinc- maps, view national and provin- er, and injuries to another 13. The blast that ripped through a police 0799654000 was the former CEO of Kabul he said that in 2002 there were es which require us to redouble cial profiles and share them via military corps said the security vehicle, but caused no casualties. Bank, was sentenced to 10 years 12,000 telephone lines in Afghan- our efforts to reach children and file-sharing services both offline forces stayed unhurt during the He said nine militants were cap- in prison last November after fail- istan now there are more than 23 women in remote and marginal- via Bluetooth and online through operation. In Nangarhar province, tured along with their weapons New Rumi Restaurant ing to repay loans, which helped million mobile subscribers: over ized areas with essential social email and social media among oth- some militants suffered casualties during the search operation. (Pa- 0776351347 lead to the bank's collapse in 2010. two-thirds of the Afghan popula- services. Afghan Info allows us to er services. and others were captured alive jhwok) Internet Services UA Telecom 0796701701 / 0796702702 KABUL: Western Ghor province- on for decades. The tribes in- tribes living in Dolina district have posts to closely monitor the situ- (ABS) gave one power generator has been in the grip of insecurity volved are now living peaceful and lost at least 130 people, including ation. She recentlywent to the to the province. Joyenda said Exchange Rate due to the ongoing Taliban insur- happy lives —free of fear. Joyen- women and children. In addition, Shah Joi locality of Dolina dis- poppy cultivation had declined to gency and frequent clashes among da, the second woman governor thousand of families from both trict to support security officials zero in areas under government illegal armed groups, a top gov- in Afghanistan’s history, revealed: sides have been displaced and mil- there and commend their sacrifice. control, where the crime rate had Purchase: ernment official said on Monday. “A 60-member council has been lions of afghanis lost to past at- Joyenda, who travelled 110 kilo- also decreased significantly. Asked Governor Seema Joyenda, during formed to work for the settlement tacks. metres from Ferozkoh, the pro- about the condition of women in One US$ = an exclusive interview with Pajh- of long-running tribal disputes.” The recent peace accord be- vincial capital, to Shah Joi, said Ghor, she replied they still faced wok Afghan News, claimed hav- She noted decades of war and eco- tween them was brought about by Afghan women like Malalai had violations of their basic rights. 66.69Afs ing played a vital role in minimis- nomic downturnhad significantly the Dispute Resolution Council historically stood by their securi- Forced marriage, use as a dispute- One Pound Sterling= ing disputes between different contributed to multiple problems, (DRC) The governor claimed her ty forces and did not leave them settlementtool, deprivationof a tribes that had resulted in bloody including disputes. administration had made major alone even on the battlefield. She share in inheritance and denial of 100.13Afs clashes and social disturbance in For instance, she said, the Taim- achievements in terms of securi- called the security personnel her franchise and education are among One Euro = the past. Also a former Wolesi Jir- ani tribe had a dispute with the ty, development of education, sons, promising to stay in touch the challenges facing women in 70.97Afs ga member, she said over the past Reza tribe. The governor also cit- eradication of drugs, law enforce- with them. “The purpose of my Ghor. About the recent stoning of four decades, most residents of ed spats among Murghabi, Ghil- ment and acceptance of women’s visit was to tell the Taliban that a girl, she argued her administra- awarded lashes to the man with- 1000 Pak Rs = Ghor had been involved in inter- mani, Charsadadyee and Allah Yari rights in line with the teachings of women will rise against them and tion was yet to enforce its writ in out having any evidence of their 618Afs nal disputes besides experiencing tribes, Similar, Mullah Mustafa Islam but Ghor hasits own pecu- in defence of their motherland that part of the province, about crime. Ms. Seema was born in the insurgency. had enmity with Commander Pahl- liar geographic location, bordering alongside their security forces.” 60 from Ferozkoh. She vehement- 1982 in the Chaghcharan district Sale: The situation led to backward- awan in the not-so-distant past. six restive provinces, according to The governor is currently in Kab- ly denounced the incident. On of Ghor. She has also served at One US$ = ness, ignorance and violations of The tribes would often at- the governor, who acknowledged ul to seek the central government’s Oct. 25, local Taliban publicly the Ministry of Rural Rehabilita- 66.89 Afs basic human rights. Security offi- tacked each other’s women, cut the need for more steps to ensure support for meeting grave chal- stoned to death 19 years old tion and Development and Min- cials believe 4,500 illegal gunmen off the forests and destroy farm- security. lenges in Ghor. Dilapidated roads, Rokhshana on the charge of adul- istry of Education. One Pound Sterling= — part of 103 different groups lands. But now such incident have She has traveled to remote ar- non availability of electricity and tery with an unmarried man, who She was appointed as Ghor 100.93Afs — and 3,500 insurgents are cur- declined, but some armed men still eas of the province to meet the lack of infrastructure are the ma- was whipped, in Awdak Ghaleem governor five month ago by Pres- One Euro= rently active in the provinces, resort to gunbattles. families of martyrs and wounded jor issues faced by the people. village. Gen. Hanif Nuristani, the ident Ashraf Ghani on the recom- posing a severe threat to security. After six years of feuding, security personnel and provide- The Ministry of Public Works provincial National Directorate of mendation of the Independent 71.57 Afs The governor claimed settling Taimani and Reza tribes have de- them with cash assistances. She recently provided 10 vehicles, and Security (NDS) chief, said the Directorate of Local Governance 1000 Pak Rs= 626Afs some disputes that had lingered cided to bury the hatchet. The has also visited security check- the Afghanistan Breshna Shirkat Taliban stoned the woman and (IDLG). (Pajhwok) This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF.

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Dubai-bound flight evacuated in PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia: India and Malaysia pledged on Monday (Nov 23) to strengthen coopera- tion in trade and security during Peshawar after talks between Indian Prime Min- ister Narendra Modi and his Ma- laysian counterpart Najib Razak. “The recent spate of attacks bomb scare in different countries, not to men- tion the ceaseless attacks against India and Afghanistan, are a re- minder of the global nature of this threat," Mr Modi said, praising Mr Najib for his “leadership in combating extremism and radicali- sation”. "We will also make our defence cooperation stronger, including for advancing maritime security and strengthening disaster response in our region.” “I assure you that we will work with renewed vigour to raise the level to momentum of our part- nership,” he added. The two nations have agreed to upgrade joint exercises and set up the SU-30 forum for coopera- TUESDAY . NOVEMBER 24, 2015 AFGHANISTAN TIMES

The two nations have agreed to upgrade joint exercises and set up the SU-30 forum for coopera- tion in training, maintenance, and technical support of the fighter jets. India is one of the largest opera- PESHAWAR: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Peshawar offloaded all tors of SU-30 jets in the world and its air force has trained Malaysian passengers onboard Shaheen Airline flight NL-786 at Bacha Khan Inter- local Indian diaspora - who make up some seven per cent of Malaysians. Most have lived here for generations, dating back to British colonial rule, national Airport (BKIA) Peshawar after officials received intelligence pilots in the past. Besides boosting military ties, but Mr Modi sees them as a tie that binds the two nations. "We have very old links of culture and religion," said Mr Modi. "The Malaysian-Indian information about a bomb suspected to be planted in the passenger community forms a very special and strong bond between us.” plane. Officials told The Express Tribune that the airline was bound to India and Malaysia also signed a leave for Dubai when officials received information about a suspected memorandum of understanding to bomb. Soon after, teams offloaded all the passengers and searched the cooperate in cyber security. aircraft. Plane makes emergency landing after malfunction “Yes, search “As our lives get more net- US calls for support to Sri Lanka’s is underway but things are unclear since we fear a bomb inside the worked, this is emerging as one of plane,” said BKIA manager Tahir Sikandar. the most serious concerns of our All flight operations at Peshawar airport are currently suspended. age,” Mr Modi said, describing the “We can’t risk people’s lives, we are searching the plane at the mo- cooperation as “very important”. reconciliation efforts ment,” CAA spokesperson George Pervaiz said. However, soon after During a joint press confer- officials confirmed a bomb was not found on the aircraft. “Flight oper- ence, the Indian Prime Minister COLOMBO: The US today un- ations have resumed at Peshawar airport,” a CAA official said. also highlighted the two country’s derscored support for Sri Lanka’s economic partnership and India’s efforts towards reconciliation, ac- hope for “an early conclusion of countability and lasting peace in the Regional Comprehensive Eco- the aftermath of the three-decade India assures nomic Partnership Agreement.” civil war as its envoy to the UN “I share Prime Minister’s be- visited the former war zone in lief that our trade and investment Tamil-dominated Jaffna.The US relations can be scaled up signifi- Ambassador to the United Nations assistance for cantly,” he said. “We intend to ex- Samantha Power, who is on a ploit the full potential of our bilat- three-day visit to the country, ap- eral agreements and the Indian- pealed for support to the Sri Lan- ASEAN Agreements.” kan government’s reconciliation Ramzan's return Mr Modi also mentioned an efforts. (read:Hillary Clinton: opportunity to discuss “many di- Anita’s killing should deepen re- mensions” of India-Malaysia rela- solve to fight terror ) tions with his Malaysian counter- In a tweet, she said, “Urged to Pakistan part. “There are many dimensions Jaffna Chief Minister Wigneswa- to our connected histories. We are ran to help reinforce #SriLanka defined by diversity and democra- precious moment for reconcilia- cy. We have built a vibrant eco- tion/rebuilding.”Power met with nomic partnership. We are located local government officials in Jaff- on the same maritime route,” he na and organisations and commu- added. Aside from formal talks, Mr nities affected by the Modi also spent time engaging the conflict.Wigneswaran told Power local Indian diaspora - who make up some seven per cent of Malaysians. Most have lived here for generations, dating back to British colonial rule, but Mr Modi sees them as a tie that binds the two nations. "We have very old links of culture and religion," said Mr Modi. "The Malaysian-Indian community forms a very special and strong bond between us.” US calls for support to Sri Lanka’s tary presence have been taken since January. Lanka’s main Tamil reconciliation efforts political party has accepted the government efforts to ensure rec- COLOMBO: The US today un- that he expects the US to bring the release of Tamils-owned lands, onciliation after three decades of derscored support for Sri Lanka’s pressure on the Sri Lankan gov- lifting of travel restrictions to the ethnic war that claimed over efforts towards reconciliation, ac- ernment to further de-escalate the North and de-escalating the mili- 100,000 lives countability and lasting peace in presence of the military in the the aftermath of the three-decade north. civil war as its envoy to the UN The chief minister said that visited the former war zone in the large presence of the military Tamil-dominated Jaffna.The US has hampered the civilian life in Ambassador to the United Nations the north.Power will meet Presi- Samantha Power, who is on a dent Maithripala Sirisena and three-day visit to the country, ap- Prime Minister Ranil pealed for support to the Sri Lan- Wickremesinghe?tomorrow.The kan government’s reconciliation US which moved three UN human efforts. (read:Hillary Clinton: Rights Council resolutions against Anita’s killing should deepen re- Sri Lanka between 2012 and 2014 solve to fight terror ) under Mahinda Rajapaksa regime In a tweet, she said, “Urged has supported the current govern- Jaffna Chief Minister Wigneswa- ment headed by Maithripala Sirise- ran to help reinforce #SriLanka na. precious moment for reconcilia- Sirisena’s government has tak- tion/rebuilding.”Power met with en several steps to achieve recon- local government officials in Jaff- ciliation with the Tamil minority na and organisations and commu- and the US has expressed support nities affected by the for such moves. Several confi- conflict.Wigneswaran told Power dence-building-measures such as

na and organisations and commu- added. Aside from formal talks, Mr nities affected by the Modi also spent time engaging the conflict.Wigneswaran told Power Nepal blockade: Four die in clashes with police At least four demonstrators have and other supplies Three of the been killed since Saturday in south- protesters were shot in clashes ern Nepal, during protests against with police on Saturday night, the new constitution. while the fourth was shot during All were shot during clashes clashes in the town of Rajbiraj on with police, in which dozens more Sunday afternoon, says Phanindra protesters and police were also Dahal of the BBC's Nepali service. injured. Dr Prakash Bhattarai, at B P Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj assured on Monday an official The protesters, from the Mad- Koirala hospital in the town of would be sent to Pakistan to facilitate the return of Karachi’s ‘runaway hesi ethnic minority, say the con- Dharan, said all four had died of boy’. “I am going to send our official to Pakistan tomorrow to facilitate stitution discriminates against bullet wounds before reaching hos- Ramzan’s return to his homeland,” Swaraj told reporters, after meeting their community. pital. the teenager who has been stranded in India for over two years. ‘Ammi They have been blockading the The hospital says it is also don’t cry, I will come back soon’ Ramzan, 15, was separated from his Indian border for two months, treating 10 other injured protest- mother at the age of 10 when his father took him to Bangladesh and causing shortages of food and med- ors, two of whom are in critical remarried. After being tortured by his stepmother, the boy crossed the icine. condition. border alone in 2011 with the hope of coming back to his mother in Nepal says India is making it The police say more than two Pakistan. Addressing the media at her official residence, where Ramzan worse by tacitly supporting the dozen of its personnel were also was also present, Swaraj said she is set to meet Geeta, the deaf and mute Madhesi, who have close ethnic injured in one of the weekend's Indian girl who recently returned to from Pakistan after a decade. “I am ties to north India. clashes. Local ambulances were going to meet Geeta in Indore tomorrow,” the India foreign minister said. A pharmacy in NepalImage also attacked. Pakistani boy awaits his ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ in India Ramzan is current- copyrightGetty Images Along with the shortages ly staying at a shelter home ‘Umeed’ run by an NGO ‘Aarambh’. Ram- Image caption caused by the blockade, schools zan had traveled to many states before landing in Bhopal where he was Around 60% of Nepal's medi- are also reported to have been shut spotted at the railway station by the government railway police (GRP) cine is imported from India, along for extended periods across a wide on September 22, 2013, and shifted to a shelter home run by Childline. with large amounts of fuel, food area as a result. Ramzan has remained there since. na and organisations and commu- and the US has expressed support nities affected by the for such moves. Several confi- conflict.Wigneswaran told Power dence-building-measures such as ockade: Four die in clashes with police and other supplies Three of the protesters were shot in clashes with police on Saturday night, while the fourth was shot during clashes in the town of Rajbiraj on Sunday afternoon, says Phanindra Dahal of the BBC's Nepali service. Dr Prakash Bhattarai, at B P Koirala hospital in the town of Dharan, said all four had died of bullet wounds before reaching hos- pital. The hospital says it is also treating 10 other injured protest- ors, two of whom are in critical condition. The police say more than two dozen of its personnel were also injured in one of the weekend's clashes. Local ambulances were also attacked. Along with the shortages caused by the blockade, schools are also reported to have been shut for extended periods across a wide area as a result.

NEW DELHI : Bangladesh was on Chowdhury was convicted on hanged at Dhaka Central Jail in the ladesh Nationalist Party say the high alert Monday after executing charges of torture, rape and geno- nation's capital, a security detail trials were politically motivated — two opposition leaders for war cide. escorted ambulances carrying their an allegation Prime Minister crimes during the country's 1971 Authorities did not expect bodies to their homes, where their Sheikh Hasina has denied. Two independence war, despite threats many to follow the call to strike, families were to perform burial rit- other senior Jamaat-e-Islami par- of violence by their supporters and given that Jamaat-e-Islami has only uals. ty leaders have already been exe- international concerns that the le- about 3 percent of the country's Rajib Sen, a reporter for the cuted for war crimes, among 18 gal proceedings were flawed. vote. Nevertheless, authorities Mohona TV station, was on his people convicted of war crimes A reporter was shot and were being cautious after a spate way back from Chowdhury's fu- since the tribunal was set up in wounded Sunday after covering of killings claimed by Islamist ex- neral in Chittagong district when 2010 — most of them leaders of the funeral of one of the men, tremists this year, including the his car was sprayed with bullets, Jamaat-e-Islami. though it was not clear who was murders of four secular bloggers, a the station said. Three other jour- The party had campaigned responsible. publisher and two foreigners since nalists in the car escaped unhurt, openly against independence for On Monday, paramilitary bor- February. and Sen was rushed to a hospital Bangladesh, which was part of der guards and thousands of other While there has been concern in Chittagong. The TV station is Pakistan until the 1971 war. Bang- security officials were patrolling over the legal process that led to owned by a member of the ruling ladesh's government says that Pa- cities including the capital, Dhaka, the executions, most leading Bang- Awami League party. kistani soldiers, aided by local col- in an effort to prevent any vio- ladeshi newspapers and TV sta- Police would not provide any laborators, killed 3 million people lence as the South Asian country's tions supported the hangings. details on the shooting, and it was and raped 200,000 women during main Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Isl- The leading English-language not immediately clear who at- the war. ami, called for a nationwide strike. Daily Star in one story detailed the tacked the car. Mujahid, 67, was the head of The party is protesting the atrocities for which Chowdhury Last Wednesday, Bangladesh's Islami Chhatra Sangha, then the hanging Sunday of its general sec- was convicted. A second story Supreme Court upheld the men's student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami . retary, Ali Ahsan Mohammad narrated how minority Hindus had death sentences. President Mo- He was accused of being the mas- Mujahid, and Bangladesh Nation- been brutally attacked and killed hammad Abdul Hamid rejected a termind behind the killing of intel- alist Party leader Salahuddin Quad- and their homes torched under clemency appeal on Saturday, lectuals, including teachers and er Chowdhury. Chowdhury's leadership. clearing the way for the executions, journalists, days before the Paki- Mujahid had been found guilty Two top Bangla-language dai- according to both the justice min- stani military surrendered to a joint on charges of genocide, conspira- lies, Samakal and Prothom Alo, also ister and home minister. The fam- force of freedom fighters and Indi- cy in killing intellectuals, torture published reports demonstrating ilies denied that the two men asked an army units on Dec. 16, 1971, and abduction during the South support for the trials and execu- for mercy, according to a spokes- after a bloody nine-month war. Asian nation's independence war tions. man. Chowdhury, 66, whose father against Pakistan, while A few hours after the men were Jamaat-e-Islami and the Bang- was the speaker of Pakistan's Na- ladesh Nationalist Party say the tional Assembly and, at times, the lamic State claimed responsibility for some of the attacks, but authori- trials were politically motivated — acting president of Pakistan, also ties say the Sunni extremist group has no presence in the country. an allegation Prime Minister actively opposed Bangladeshi in- Instead, Hasina has blamed the attacks on the opposition, accusing Sheikh Hasina has denied. Two dependence. He was accused of them of trying to destabilize the country and halt the war crimes trials. other senior Jamaat-e-Islami par- carrying out war crimes, including Both opposition parties denied the allegation. Such extremist violence ty leaders have already been exe- killing more than 200 civilians, was once rare in Bangladesh, which is mostly Muslim but has a strong cuted for war crimes, among 18 mostly minority Hindus, during secular tradition. Meanwhile, at least a dozen Christian bishops or priests people convicted of war crimes the independence war, according have received death threats by phone or SMS from suspected radical since the tribunal was set up in to evidence presented at the tribu- groups, according to a Christian association. 2010 — most of them leaders of nal. Jamaat-e-Islami. In a statement late Sunday, The party had campaigned Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said openly against independence for the men's trials had been flawed, Bangladesh, which was part of and that "Pakistan is deeply dis- Pakistan until the 1971 war. Bang- turbed" by the executions. ladesh's government says that Pa- U.S. lawmakers overseeing for- kistani soldiers, aided by local col- eign policy also described the war laborators, killed 3 million people crimes tribunal, set up in 2013, as and raped 200,000 women during "very flawed" and a means of po- the war. litical retribution. Leaders of the Mujahid, 67, was the head of House Foreign Affairs Committee, Islami Chhatra Sangha, then the in a letter sent Tuesday to the top student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami . U.S. diplomat for South Asia, He was accused of being the mas- voiced concern that "democratic termind behind the killing of intel- space is shrinking" in Bangladesh lectuals, including teachers and amid "a growing climate of vio- journalists, days before the Paki- lence, fear and self-censorship." stani military surrendered to a joint Since February, four secular force of freedom fighters and Indi- bloggers, a publisher, and two for- an army units on Dec. 16, 1971, eigners — an Italian aid worker and after a bloody nine-month war. a Japanese agriculture researcher Chowdhury, 66, whose father — have been killed in attacks was the speaker of Pakistan's Na- linked to Islamic militants. The Is- This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF.

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TUESDAY . NOVEMBER 24, 2015 AFGHANISTAN TIMES News-in-Brief Six Sudanese found shot dead near Egypt-Israel Border The bodies of six Sudanese migrants who had been shot dead were found in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula near the Israeli border on Monday, security and health officials said. Eleven Sudanese were also wounded by gunshots as the group attempted to reach Isra- el, officials said. The circum- stances of the shooting were not immediately clear. The Sinai Peninsula, where Egyptian authorities are battling a jihadist insurgency, is a major route for African migrants trying to reach Israel. On November 15, the bod- ies of 15 African migrants were found near the Israeli border after they were shot dead. Egypt border police often shot dead and wounded mi- grants at the border as they tried to cross into Israel be- tween 2009 and 2011. The northern part of the UN warns: Weather-linked disasters kill 600,000 in 20 years Weather-related disasters have grown more frequent over the last U.S. Secretary of State John Ker- 20 years, claiming more than ry arrived in Abu Dhabi on Mon- 600,000 lives, the U.N. said Mon- day to meet his Emirati counter- day, issuing a further call for na- parts on efforts to build a Syrian tions to strike a landmark deal on opposition coalition to lead peace climate change. talks with the Damascus regime. The report from the United Kerry has scheduled meetings Nations agency for disaster risk with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince reduction (UNISDR) said floods, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al- storms and other extreme weather Nahyan and United Arab Emirates events have killed 606,000 people Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah since 1995, “with an additional 4.1 bin Zayed al-Nahyan. billion people injured, left home- U.S. officials said he also less or in need of emergency assis- hoped to meet Saudi officials. tance.” The American envoy is spear- The report noted that while heading international efforts to halt there was no way to establish how Syria’s four-and-half-year civil war much of the rise in such disasters by putting opposition and rebel was caused by climate change, the factions around a table with Bashar link between the planet’s changing al-Assad’s government. climate and extreme weather was Major powers with an inter- clear. est in the conflict have set an am- “The contents of this report bitious target date of Jan. 1 for underline why it is so important talks and a ceasefire to begin, but that a new climate change agree- tried to cross into Israel be- tween 2009 and 2011. The northern part of the peninsula has been the strong- hold of a jihadist insurgency since the military overthrew Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in 2013. Yemeni VP Bahah: We are getting closer to Sanaa Syria troops France to step up fight Yemeni Vice President and Prime Minister Khaled Bahah, who arrived from Abu Dhabi to his country’s city of Marib advance against against ISIL: Hollande on Sunday, said the national army and resistance forces have France's president has said his come closer to the capital San- country will step up its fight against aa after Marib’s liberation. ISIS in Homs the Islamic State of Iraq and the This is the first visit by a Levant (ISIL) group, launching a high-ranking Yemeni official to ISIS forces launched their as- week of diplomacy with a meeting Marib following its liberation sault on Maheen from neighboring with the British prime minister in from Houthi rebels and forces province Al-Qaryatain, which the group Paris. loyal to former President Ali captured earlier this year, kidnap- Francois Hollande and David Abdullah Saleh. The Syrian army recaptured a ping hundreds of civilians and de- Cameron held a joint press confer- Meanwhile, army troops town and village in the central stroying ancient Christian sites. ence in the French capital on Mon- and popular resistance forces province of Homs from ISIS on The army advance now puts day, a day after French police ap- have bypassed mines planted Monday, state media and a moni- Al-Qaryatain, which is just 15 ki- pealed for help in identifying one by the Houthis on the path to toring group said. lometers (nine miles) from Ma- of the men involved in the Paris Lahij governorate. “The army in cooperation with heen, in their sights. attacks. A popular resistance popular defence groups (pro-re- Elsewhere in Homs province, In a Twitter post on Sunday source said army forces had gime militias) took control of Ma- the Observatory said government evening, the police said the man progressed in areas surround- heen and Hawareen in the south- forces were advancing on the out- was the third participant in the ing the city of Taez, following east of Homs province after inflict- skirts of the ancient city of attack, which occurred in the na- battles that lasted five days. ing heavy losses on Daesh,” state Palmyra, which ISIS captured in tional stadium, Stade de France, According to the source, television said, using the Arabic May. where the French football team army forces seized control of acronym for ISIS. Since seizing the famed city, was playing Germany and with the Hameem area and some Britain-based monitoring ISIS has destroyed many of its Hollande present. mountains overlooking Al-Ra- group the Syrian Observatory for UNESCO World Heritage sites, The attack was one of several hida, a Houthi stronghold Human Rights confirmed the ar- including ancient temples, draw- carried out across Paris on Novem- northwest of Taez. my’s advance, which it said had ing international condemnation. ber 13 by suspected ISIL mem- est in the conflict have set an am- “The contents of this report bitious target date of Jan. 1 for underline why it is so important talks and a ceasefire to begin, but that a new climate change agree- the participants have yet to be ment emerges from the COP21 in identified. Paris,” said UNISDR chief Marg- Monday’s one-day stopover areta Wahlstrom, referring to in Abu Dhabi is the first leg of a crunch climate talks starting next Middle East tour that will also take week. The talks that open in the Kerry to Israel and the Palestinian French capital on November 30 are territories on Tuesday for talks on tasked with crafting a 195-nation an upsurge of violence there. pact to curb greenhouse gas emis- sions blamed for dangerous levels of climate change. Between 2005 and 2014, the France to step up fight leading database that tracks weath- er-linked disasters recorded 335 such incidents, a 14 percent in- crease compared to the previous against ISIL: Hollande decade and nearly double the num- ber recorded from 1985 to 1994. France's president has said his Overall, the report said, the country will step up its fight against planet has seen “a sustained rise the Islamic State of Iraq and the in the numbers of floods and Levant (ISIL) group, launching a storms,” noting that drought, heat- week of diplomacy with a meeting waves and extreme cold were also with the British prime minister in growing concerns. Paris. According to UNISDR data, Francois Hollande and David flooding accounted for 47 percent Cameron held a joint press confer- of all weather disasters over the ence in the French capital on Mon- last 20 years, affecting more than day, a day after French police ap- 2.3 billion people, the vast major- pealed for help in identifying one ity of whom live in Asia. of the men involved in the Paris A full 75 percent of the 4.1 attacks. billion people affected were in ei- In a Twitter post on Sunday ther China or India, underscoring evening, the police said the man the extent to which densely popu- was the third participant in the lated areas in those countries were attack, which occurred in the na- disproportionately vulnerable. tional stadium, Stade de France, Next in line in terms of the where the French football team number of people affected over the was playing Germany and with reporting period were Bangladesh Hollande present. help step up its air strikes on ISIL "We are convinced that we (131 million people) and the Phil- The attack was one of several positions in Syria. must continue to strike ISIL in ippines (130 million people), carried out across Paris on Novem- Al Jazeera's Mohammed Jam- Syria. We will intensify our strikes. while Brazil (51 million people) ber 13 by suspected ISIL mem- the Hameem area and some Hollande present. mountains overlooking Al-Ra- group the Syrian Observatory for UNESCO World Heritage sites, The attack was one of several hida, a Houthi stronghold Human Rights confirmed the ar- including ancient temples, draw- carried out across Paris on Novem- northwest of Taez. my’s advance, which it said had ing international condemnation. ber 13 by suspected ISIL mem- been backed by Russian warplanes The latest advances come near- bers, and left 130 people dead. and military helicopters. ly two months into a Russian air At least one of those involved Mali's president The recapture of Maheen campaign in support of President in the attacks, Belgian national doubts comes after it was overrun by ISIS Bashar al-Assad. Salah Abdesalam, is believed to be on Nov. 1. Moscow says its air strikes on the run and hiding near or al-Mourabitoun Previously, a ceasefire had target ISIS and other “terrorists,” around Belgium's capital, Brussels. role in attack been in force under which rebel but rebels and their backers say Police in Belgium arrested 16 factions remained inside the town moderate and Islamist opposition people in overnight raids across but government forces manned fighters have borne the brunt of the capital Brussels as the hunt Mali's president has ques- checkpoints around it. them. continued on Sunday for a key tioned claims that al-Mour- suspect in the Paris attacks. abitoun, an al-Qaeda-linked group, was responsible for last The search to find Abdesalam week's assault on a luxury and find out who his accomplices hotel in the capital Bamako. are comes as France deploys its In his first interview since military assets to take on ISIL. Friday's attack that left 27 Inside Story: How should people dead, President Ibra- France deal with the aftermath? him Boubacar Keita told Al The country has dispatched its Jazeera that despite early Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier speculation, his intelligence to the eastern Mediterranean to service suggested that anoth- er group, the Macina Libera- tion Front, was responsible for it. "Initially it was said that this was the work of al-Mour- abitoun but tonight all indica- tions are it is the Macina Lib- eration Front who are behind this," he said. Orphans of the Sahara - Episode 2 - Rebellion "They're acting as if Macina IDOMENI Moroccans, Iranians lating human rights and asylum lamist militants in which 130 peo- was a country or territory and Pakistanis on Greece’s north- law," he told Serbian state televi- ple died. It has emerged that two that needed to be liberated. At ern border with Macedonia sion. suicide bombers involved in the at- this precise moment I have no blocked rail traffic and demanded The new measure coincides tacks took the same trail, arriving more details." The November passage to western Europe on with rising concern, particularly on by boat in Greece and then travel- 20 assault on the Radisson Blu Monday, stranded by a policy of the political right in Europe, over ing north across the Balkans. hotel was the latest in a series filtering migrants in the Balkans the security risk of the chaotic and Most of the attackers, however, of deadly raids this year on that has raised human rights con- often unchecked flow of humani- were citizens of France or Belgium. prominent targets in Mali, cerns. ty into Europe in the aftermath of On the Macedonian-Greek border, which has battled various One Iranian man, declaring a the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris by Is- crowds of Moroccans, Iranians Hollande present. help step up its air strikes on ISIL "We are convinced that we (131 million people) and the Phil- The attack was one of several positions in Syria. must continue to strike ISIL in ippines (130 million people), carried out across Paris on Novem- Al Jazeera's Mohammed Jam- Syria. We will intensify our strikes. while Brazil (51 million people) ber 13 by suspected ISIL mem- joom, reporting from Paris on Sun- We will choose the sites that will led the way in the Americas and bers, and left 130 people dead. day, said the Charles de Gaulle's cause the most damage to this ter- Kenya was the most affected coun- At least one of those involved arrival in the area will greatly boost rorist army," he said. try in Africa (47 million people). in the attacks, Belgian national France's capacity to take on ISIL. Tougher checks The report also detailed the Salah Abdesalam, is believed to be "We have been told there are Hollande and Cameron agreed heavy damage to property and in- on the run and hiding near or going to be 26 fighter jets [on the to increase intelligence coordina- frastructure inflicted by extreme around Belgium's capital, Brussels. carrier] targeting ISIL targets in tion and ensure tougher checks at weather. This includes 87 million Police in Belgium arrested 16 Syria," he said. entry points coming into Europe. homes damaged or destroyed, with people in overnight raids across "This is in addition to the 12 Hollande is set to meet US hundreds of thousands of schools, the capital Brussels as the hunt other fighter jets that have already President Barack Obama on Tues- hospitals and other key facilities continued on Sunday for a key been carrying out bombing raids day, and he will visit Russia later affected worldwide. suspect in the Paris attacks. [since the Paris attacks]." in the week. In total, UNISDR data count- The search to find Abdesalam Our correspondent said that The US, France and the UK ed $1.9 trillion (1.8 trillion euros) and find out who his accomplices public support for Hollande was are carrying out a coordinated cam- in financial losses attributable to are comes as France deploys its high following the country's in- paign against ISIL in Iraq and Syr- extreme weather events. military assets to take on ISIL. creased air strikes against ISIL. ia. Russia has its own campaign Given the correlation between Inside Story: How should Hollande's meeting with Cam- against ISIL that has been criticised climate change and extreme weath- France deal with the aftermath? eron on Monday was part of his by Western officials for focusing er, the planet will “witness a con- The country has dispatched its campaign to gather international on Syrian groups opposed to both tinued upward trend in weather- Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier support for a military response President Bashar al-Assad and related disasters in the decades to the eastern Mediterranean to after the Paris attacks. ISIL. ahead,” the report warned. Russia’s Putin in Iran for talks set to focus on Syria lamist militants in which 130 peo- and others blocked the railway line ple died. It has emerged that two running between the two countries, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin was in Tehran on Monday for talks suicide bombers involved in the at- halting at least one train that tried with Iranian leaders expected to focus on the Syrian crisis and an inter- tacks took the same trail, arriving to cross, a Reuters photographer national peace plan intended to end the conflict. The visit comes as by boat in Greece and then travel- said. A group of Bangladeshis had Russia, the United States, France and others are talking about possible ing north across the Balkans. stripped to the waist and written joint action against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group Most of the attackers, however, slogans on their chests in red paint. following the terror attacks in Paris and the downing of a Russian pas- were citizens of France or Belgium. "Shoot us, we never go back," read senger jet in Egypt. Putin’s trip also comes on the heels of agreement on On the Macedonian-Greek border, one. "Shoot us or save us," read an incomplete peace plan that calls for talks between Assad and his foes. crowds of Moroccans, Iranians another. of deadly raids this year on that has raised human rights con- often unchecked flow of humani- were citizens of France or Belgium. prominent targets in Mali, cerns. ty into Europe in the aftermath of On the Macedonian-Greek border, which has battled various One Iranian man, declaring a the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris by Is- crowds of Moroccans, Iranians armed groups based in its hunger strike, stripped to the desert north for years. On waist, sewed his lips together with Monday, Mali began a three- nylon and sat down in front of lines day mourning period with of Macedonian riot police. flags flying at half-staff. Asked by Reuters where he Members claiming to be part wanted to go, the man, a 34-year- of al-Mourabitoun quickly old electrical engineer named Ha- claimed responsibility for the mid, said: "To any free country in attack, saying it carried it out the world. I cannot go back. I will "in coordination with Imarat be hanged." al-Sahra group and al-Qaeda Hundreds of thousands of mi- in the Islamic Maghreb grants, many of them Syrians flee- [AQIM]". Inside Story: Ma- ing war, have made the trek across li's security challenges While the Balkan peninsula having ar- the attack was under way on rived by boat and dinghy to Greece Friday, Al Jazeera gained ac- from Turkey, heading for the more cess to a recording in which affluent countries of northern and assailants claiming to be part western Europe, mainly Germany of al-Mourabitoun said they and Sweden. would only release the hos- Last week, however, Slovenia, tages it had taken when its a member of Europe’s Schengen members were freed from Ba- zone of passport-free travel, de- mako's prisons, and when clared it would only grant passage what they called "aggression to those fleeing conflict in Syria, against the people of north- Iraq and Afghanistan, and that all ern Mali" was stopped. On others deemed "economic mi- Sunday, al-Mourabitoun is- grants" would be sent back. sued a new audio recording Rights groups have questioned saying there were two attack- the policy, warning asylum should ers and identified them, ac- be granted on merit, not on the basis cording to a Mauritanian news of nationality. website. Little is known about "To classify a whole nation as the affiliations of Macina Lib- eration Front, though it has economic migrants is not a princi- been credited for a series of ple recognized in international attacks on Malian troops and law," said Rados Djurovic, direc- civilians over 2015. tor of the Belgrade-based Asylum Protection Center. "We risk vio- following the terror attacks in Paris and the downing of a Russian pas- were citizens of France or Belgium. "Shoot us, we never go back," read senger jet in Egypt. Putin’s trip also comes on the heels of agreement on On the Macedonian-Greek border, one. "Shoot us or save us," read an incomplete peace plan that calls for talks between Assad and his foes. crowds of Moroccans, Iranians another. Moscow and Tehran have been the key backers of Syrian President Bashar Assad throughout his nation’s civil war, which has killed over 250,000 people and turned millions into refugees. Russia has shielded Syria from international sanctions, and on Sept. 30 it launched an air campaign against ISIS and other insurgents, while Tehran has sent mili- tary advisers to shore up Assad. Putin, on a one-day visit to attend a gas exporting nations’ summit, is set to meet with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani. Assad’s fate will likely dominate the agenda.The peace plan put forward by 17 na- tions a day after the Paris terror attacks sets a Jan. 1 deadline for the start of negotiations between Assad and the opposition. The proposal, which seems to draw heavily on a recently circulated Russian initiative, states that “free and fair elections” would be held according to a new constitution within 18 months. To clarify the timeline, the State De- partment said last week that the clock starts once Assad’s representa- tives and opposition figures begin talks on a constitution. The vote would determine a new parliament, though not necessarily a new pres- ident. The plan says nothing about Assad’s fate, and does not say which of Syria’s many opposition factions would take part in the negotiations. Russia and Iran both have bristled at demands for Assad to step down, saying his future must be decided by the Syrians as part of the peace process. But some have speculated that Moscow could be prepared to see Assad phased out of power as part of a deal that would guarantee stability in Syria and protect Russia’s interests there. Tehran is widely seen as taking a more rigid stance. Shiite Iran has staunchly backed Assad, who belongs to Syria’s Alawite minority, an offshoot of Shiite Islam, seeing him as a bulwark against its archrival, Saudi Arabia, and other Sunni monarchies of the Gulf. Tehran has sent more advisers to Syria in recent weeks, reportedly including Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who heads the elite Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guard. Iran says it has sent advisers but no combat forces. Taking advantage of the Rus- sian airstrikes, the Iranians and Hezbollah have spearheaded the ongoing Syrian offensive intended to win back some ground after a string of losses earlier this year. Moscow has closely coordinated its air cam- paign with Tehran, with Russian warplanes flying over Iran and Iraq to avoid the airspace of Turkey and other NATO members. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF.

TUESDAY .NOVEMBER 24, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES

We a r e a n a t ion a l in st it u t ion a n d n ot t h e voice of a gov t or a p r iva t e or ga n iza t ion AFGHANISTAN TIMES Editor: Abdul Saboor Sarir Phone No: +93-772364666 E-mail: [email protected] Priyanka Boghani Tehrik-i-Taliban, or TTP; the tween fighters in Afghanistan ghanistan, because “he went Email: [email protected] It’s only been a year-and-a-half Pakistani militant group Lash- and the leadership in Iraq and back to his village and told peo- since the terrorist group Islam- kar e Taiba; and the Islamic Syria yet. ple, ‘You shouldn’t worship www.afghanistantimes.af ic State of Iraq and Syria seized Movement of “They embrace the label, graves. You shouldn’t go to the Uzbekistan. Currently, the lead- and they swear allegiance to holy men.’ And they all thought Photojournalist: M. Sadiq Yusufi one of Iraq’s largest cities and declared a caliphate in the ers of ISIS in Afghanistan are Baghdadi, but it doesn’t appear he was crazy.” He was only able Advisory editorial board swathes of territory it held in predominantly former Pakistani there is any direction, control to get people to come around both countries. Since then, for- Taliban members. or instructions coming from after mollifying some of the Saduddin Shpoon, Dr. Sharif Fayez, Dr. Sultana Parvanta, Dr. Sharifa Sharif, eign fighters have flocked to Some members and com- Syria, Iraq or Baghdadi,” ex- Salafist interpretations. Dr. Omar Zakhilwal, Setara Delawari, Ahmad Takal join the conflict and ISIS’ lead- manders of the Afghan Taliban plains Vanda Felbab-Brown, a Afghanistan also doesn’t er, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, has have also defected, senior fellow at the Brookings have the same kinds of sectar- Graphic-Designers: inspired pledges of allegiance highlighting rising disaffection Institution. ian tensions that ISIS can ex- Mansoor Faizy and Edriss Akbari from aspiring insurgents and within the group, which despite “If you look at the way in ploit, Felbab-Brown points out. breakaway factions of militant being able to briefly take and which this group has operated “Although the Pashtuns often Marketing & Advertising: groups in countries such as hold the provincial capital of on the ground, it operates very feel excluded from the govern- Mohammad Parwiz Arian, 0708954626, 0778894038 Egypt, Yemen and Libya, as Kunduz in September, has ex- differently from the ISIS in Iraq ment, and mobilizing along the Mailing address: P.O. Box: 371, Kabul, Afghanistan well as from well-established perienced fragmentation and and Syria,” Gopal says. lines of Pashtun ethnicity has groups like Nigeria’s Boko turmoil over the last several “They’re not acting like ISIS been a factor, there’s already an Our Bank Accounts: Azizi Bank: 000101100258091 / 000101200895656 Haram. months. Some defectors central … They’re not destroy- alternative that exists — the Printed at Afghanistan Times Printing Press Now, it appears ISIS-allied began joining ISIS because of ing shrines and doing things Taliban — and that’s the big fighters are gaining a foothold the long absence of Mullah against local culture.” difference compared to Iraq and in Afghanistan as well. But who Omar, the Taliban leader whose However, that could Syria.” While Syria’s militias The constitution says are they really? Do they take stature and mystique held change, and the things to keep were fractious, and Iraq’s sec- orders from ISIS’ leadership in the disparate group an eye on are capabilities or tarian tensions boiled over, in Article 75 Iraq and Syria? And could their together. The confirmation of behaviors of the group chang- Afghanistan “you have a pan- The Government shall have the following duties: ideology and grasp on territo- his death in July has only in- ing over time, experts say. Afghan, national, potent, long- 1. Execute the provisions of this Constitution, other laws, as well as the final decisions of creased defections. Others, Could they spread like ISIS established insurgency” in the the courts; ry spread like it did in Iraq and 2. Preserve the independence, defend the territorial integrity and safeguard the interests Syria? Here is what three ex- meanwhile, were driven to ISIS in Iraq and Syria? Taliban. So far, the fiercest and prestige of Afghanistan in the international community; perts had to say. by disagreements over wheth- The startlingly rapid rise of fighting has not been between 3. Maintain public law and order and eliminate every kind of administrative corruption; Who is “ISIS” in Afghani- er the Taliban should take part ISIS rattled Western officials. ISIS and government security stan? in peace talks with the Afghan In 2011, the group forces, but between ISIS and James Cunningham, who government. emerged from the ashes of Al the Taliban. served as U.S. ambassador to “The motivations for peo- Qaeda in Iraq in 2011 and ISIS and the Taliban not Afghanistan from 2012 until ple to want to take up arms and gained recruits and fighting spreading in Afghanistan is Dec. 2014, says he first heard fight against the Afghan state experience in the Syrian civil war also contingent upon the sta- rumors of ISIS in Afghanistan haven’t diminished,” Gopal before launching a lightning bility of the government and as his term was ending. “Just says. “You have the leadership offensive on Mosul and estab- the strength of Afghan securi- as I was getting ready to leave, saying, well, it’s time to negoti- lishing its caliphate. The group ty forces, who seemed to strug- there were rumors, but nothing ate, time to look at peace.” The took advantage of power vac- gle in regaining control of Kun- very solid — expressions of groups that have rebranded uums and weakened state se- duz when the Taliban briefly concern that ISIS was starting themselves as ISIS are able to curity forces in Syria and Iraq, overran it for two weeks in Sep- to make contact with Afghans step in, Gopal says, and claim, as well as harnessing sectarian tember. and Pakistanis, and trying to “‘We’re not the Taliban … tensions in Sunni majority ar- To help prevent their recruit people to come to the we’re not going to enter these eas. spread, President Barack fight in Syria and Iraq.” negotiations. We’re part of this With fighters in Afghani- O b a m a a n n o u n c e d l a s t However, experts say that global movement now that’s stan now flying the flag of ISIS month that the United States the entities that now call them- been so successful in Iraq and too, the natural concern is would keep 9,800 troops in Af- It is not the lack of resources but the unequal distribution of the wealth selves ISIS in Afghanistan are Syria.” whether what happened in Iraq ghanistan through 2016, and behind the vicious circle of poverty. When it comes to poverty, child labor not fighters from Iraq or Syria. No one knows exactly how and Syria could happen in Af- maintain about 5,500 going into Rather, they’re primarily disaf- many fighters now call them- ghanistan. 2017. In announcing the deci- cannot be ignored as the two are inevitably bound together. If you want to fected Taliban members and selves ISIS in Afghanistan, but It’s still to early to tell, ex- sion, Obama said, ”I will not end child labor, you will have to fight poverty. Child labor is a crime. Par- insurgents from other groups officials estimate there are perts acknowledge, but there allow Afghanistan to be used ents push their children into labor because of poverty as there are parents who seized an opportunity to around a thousand. The main are fundamental differences as safe haven for terrorists to who would like their children must be working in kilns, bus stops, facto- “rebrand” themselves as ISIS. areas where they hold sway are between ISIS in Iraq and Syria attack our nation again.” “It’s important to look at districts in the eastern province and the situation in Afghani- Withdrawing all troops as ries, auto repairing workshops, instead of schools and in playgrounds. what we mean when we say of Nangarhar, which borders stan that could impede ISIS’ planned, given the current sit- Childhood is a part of human life in which he is supposed to be enjoying ISIS,” says Anand Gopal, au- Pakistan, and parts of Zabul in spread in the latter. uation, “would have led to a the pleasures and innocence of life, parents love, away from labor, and thor of No Good Men Among the south and Kunduz in the ISIS’ ideology, which is very dangerous situation for economic worries. the Living: America, The Tali- north. By July, it was claimed Salafist, is antithetical to the the region and for us,” Cun- ban, and the War Through Af- that ISIS had defeated the Tal- Taliban’s ideology, which has ningham, who now serves as But in this country where national wealth is devoured by a few powerful ghan Eyes, ”because these iban in three districts in Nan- origins in Sufism and Deoban- the Khalilzad Chair on Afghan- families, poverty is something which is not divine’s choice rather the prod- were groups that were disgrun- garhar — Achin, Shinwar and di. Salafist ideology is a very istan at the Atlantic Council, uct of human greed. Unfortunately, we stand among those nations that didn’t tled and they essentially re- Khogyani. But the Taliban has austere interpretation of Islam says. “I think the outcome begin to agree on fundamentals for instance the elimination of the abusive branded themselves as a way been pushing back, leaving ci- that’s “supposed to harken would have been one in which of reinvigorating their group or vilians caught in the middle of back to the way they imagine the Afghans were not able to forms of child labor, then how we can expect that we will march forward faction, and attracting fund- fighting between both groups. the Prophet lived,” Gopal says. sustain their security effort in into a prosperous future. This is a serious matter which needs attention of ing.” The mid-year tally of civilian However, in Afghanistan peo- the way it needed to be done.” the government. The policymakers shall ask that why small hands, which “There’s been increased casualties in Afghanistan hit a ple worship holy shrines and Such concerns have only can handle a pen better than a tool for working, are pushed into labor. dissatisfaction among certain record high in 2015, since the saints, and the beliefs are more grown in the wake of the Nov. elements of the Taliban, and United Nations started count- mystical. “That’s the way Islam 13 attack on Paris that killed at The spokesman of Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Dis- with the media talking about ing in 2009 — 1,592 dead, 3,329 functions in southern Afghan- least 129 people — an assault abled (MoLSAMD), Ali Eftikhari said the ministry opposes child labor. ISIS all the time and the Afghan injured. istan, but it’s all considered that Iraqi intelligence suggest- He also said that according to the law, children under 18 years of age were government playing up the idea Do they take orders from heretical by the Salafists.” ed was at least partially of ISIS as a way of keeping the or have ties to ISIS in Iraq and These ideological differences planned in Raqqa, ISIS’ self- not allowed to work. Now one wonders, why there are dozens of child United States interested, all of Syria? make it harder to recruit and appointed capital in Syria. As laborers on every square and in bazaars. He said that around two million that sort of set the ground for While a spokesman for ISIS gain the acceptance of the pub- Cunningham says, if the grow- children from war-affected families work as child laborers. This is pathet- the groups to rebrand them- central in Iraq and Syria an- lic. Gopal offers the example of ing brand of ISIS in Afghani- ic that how the war has been affecting millions of children and their fu- selves,” Gopal says. nounced the establishment of an Afghan Taliban commander stan isn’t somehow defeated, Among the groups that an Afghan affiliate in January, who allied with ISIS and was the danger is that “there will ture, and how the government is failing to address this issue successfully. have taken up ISIS’ black flag experts say there isn’t much killed in a drone strike. Mullah develop a more organic con- This is more pathetic to know the ministry has created a strategy to com- in Afghanistan are factions of evidence of centralized com- Raouf Khadim had a lot of dif- nection with ISIS as it exists in bat child labor, but lacks budget to implement the program. Lack of budget the Pakistani Taliban, known as mand and control links be- ficulty recruiting people in Af- Syria and Iraq.” (Front Line) is a common excuse employed by most of the ministries. Given the billions dollar aid, ideally there must have been no poverty, but two million children have been pushed into earning instead of learn- ing. Those who are responsible for reforms in governance, economy, and our foreign policy, are entrenched in exploiting our national wealth. They get the five years of their term an opportunity wherein they don’t miss any moment of grabbing. With this type of governance, injustice, poverty, and ignorance will prevail and we will remain hostage to an indifferent polite Afghans elite class and a legion of extremists—who usually paint themselves to be revolutionaries and fighting for the liberation of the nation, but in reality inflicting irreparable damages on this war-weary and poverty-hit nation. 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TUESDAY .NOVEMBER 24, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES Tabasum Revolution; Path to defeat terrorism lies conspiracies in prudence and globalization By Frank Bruni By Farshad Bonyadih mained around the Palace. In spite I don’t know how we win the war of strict blockade of the entrance, against Daesh (the self-proclaimed The brutal act of decapitating sev- many did join the few hundred By Sajid Mahmood Sajid up till now and it will do busi- nanced number of terrorist ac- religious militancy and wasting Islamic State of Iraq and the Le- en Hazara by the so-called ISIS protestors who had kept their po- ness till the end of 21st centu- tors and factories in form of time analyzing the barbarianism vant). But I know how we lose it. combatants in Zabul province ig- sition despite the criminal attack Do you think terrorism and mil- ry. In this film of terrorism, a big Syrian militant rebel groups, and atrocities of Al-Qaida, The last week has been a thorough nited massive outrage and a popu- by the Presidential guards. itancy across the globe have confusion is that it is difficult and secondly now these big Daish, Boko-Haram, Taliban, and demoralising education in that. lous protest by the Hazaras with- Last, but the cleverest con- to find out who the hero is and crocodiles are all emphasizing Houthis and dozens of other We lose it with a response to the in Kabul city that soon turned na- spiracy by the Palace, was marked emerged as a big business and Paris carnage and a discussion tional and international. Tens of when the protestors were divided. industry for both “Donors and who is the villain and especial- that we want peace in Syria. Do groups, but in my point of view about the path forward that’s driv- thousands of Hazaras in collabo- First, protest organizers were sep- Donees”? A lot of donors and ly, who owns the copy rights you think it is funny and ridic- these groups are just “Do- en by partisan grievances and pos- ration with members of other com- arated from other protesters to donees are available now in in- and when this film was re- ulous logic and way of opera- nees”, “puppet like film char- turing rather than a m ature, nu- anced attempt to address Ameri- munities took Kabul roads on negotiate their terms with the pres- ternational market of terrorism leased? tion? My answer is that this acters” and “cast and crew” th cans’ understandable anxiety and Wednesday, November 11 to ex- ident. When they step inside the in 21st century, and many tradi- Syria is the most recent logic and vicious plan are tes- and the most relevant thing is press their anger over the brutal acknowledge that we may not be palace, they were further divided, tional investors are doing busi- shooting venue for this film tified and it is profitable in the that there is dire need to expose doing the right things or enough of beheading and widespread insecu- with separating the family mem- them. We lose it if President Barack rity across Afghanistan that latter ness in this area. Who is mak- and business of terrorism and long run for USA, Britain, Rus- the big global game of power, bers of victims and locking down Syria has become a good hunt- sia and France, but the Third capital and dominancy of their Obama can’t shake off his annoy- on became famous as Tabasum other rally organizers almost for ing profit from this explosive ance with critics and his disgust (smile) Revolution-making it a his- 45 minutes. President and the business of fire and who are the ing ground for big crocodiles World countries are the losers international donors, produc- with some prominent Republicans’ toric civil protest in contemporary Chief Executive of NUG, then, losers and victims? My answer like USA, Russia, Britain and and victims in this drama of ter- ers and directors. So terrorism xenophobic pandering long enough Afghan society. It was named af- negotiated the terms with family is, as usual. First World is mak- France. These countries are rorism. It is the time tested pol- is a pure business now and to re-examine his strategy and rec- ter the beheaded nine year old girl, members of the victims and a few ing profit by investing in ter- using their best weapons and icy of USA and big European nothing else and it is the best ognise that many Americans’ Shukria Tabasum. influential tribal members. Process strategies there in Syria to out- powers that first they create a working definition of this word doubts about it are warranted and These seven Hazaras were be- rorism industry and the Third earnest. He was at his worst just of the negotiation was live-broad- class other fighting competi- problem in the Third World and terrorism, and shares of terror- headed on 8th November, days and casted and through that demands World is the loser and victim. after the Paris attacks, when he even months after they were ab- of the protestors were either re- Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, tors just to get either “throne then they come with a solution ism industry will be ready for communicated as much irritation ducted in Zabul’s Khaak-e-Afghan jected or were unwillingly accept- Yemen, Syria, Egypt, Libya, or booty”. Political leaderships and in all this process, their sale in the Wall Street soon. with the second-guessing of his district which borders with Jaghori ed. Active members of protest or- of all these countries first dominancy is maintained on The author is a lecturer of soci- stewardship as he did outrage over these are some shooting sites Paris and determination to destroy district of Ghazni. The abduction ganizers were let in, after the vic- and episodes of this film and played a major role in destabi- the Third World. ology at the Government Col- was the third round of Hazara ab- Daesh. He owed us something dif- tim family members were satisfied, business of terrorism and this lizing Syria politically especial- Analysts of the Third lege University Faisalabad. He ferent, something more. He’d just duction by these militants. Haz- and were given the chance to speak multi-donor and billion-dollar ly in last 10 years and these World are always busy in ei- can be reached at: said, the day before Paris, that aras’ dominant religious affiliation behind closed doors and away film has done a lot of business countries have installed and fi- ther supporting or condemning [email protected]. Daesh was contained and that it with Shiteism and reported fight- from media. Protesters’ terms to was weakening, so there was an ing of certain Hazara refugees re- start quick security clearance op- onus on him to make abundantly cruited by Iranian government eration in Khaak-e-Afghan district, clear that he grasped the magni- from poor Afghan immigrants in the demand to establish a military tude of the threat and was intense- that country in Syria in support headquarter for central region and ly focused on it. From Obama we of Bashaar Assad regime are to promote Jaghuri into a prov- The US media and propaganda needed fire. Instead we got embers, claimed to be the main motivations ince were all left for further con- along with the un-presidential por- behind the series of target abduc- sideration. By Dave LndorfF of undemocratic behavior, or cau- 235 which could someday be used expect the media to be propagan- trayal of Republicans as sniveling tion and beheading. Beheaded bod- Globalization dillismo? to make a nuclear bomb, but agrees da arms is a complicated story, long wimps whose fears about refugees Are the American corporate media were akin to their complaints ies were stitched after they were Even though the negotiation Objective answer: Yes to international supervision and ago explained clearly by experts handed over to Zabul inhabitants process within the Palace faced largely propaganda organs, or about tough debate questions. This US Media answer: No inspections, is that a grave threat like Noam Chomsky and Edward wasn’t the time for catcalls, from and were then transported to almost a stalemate and the protest news organizations? Ghazni city. A girl aged nine, 6. If the leader of a party steps to regional stability in the Middle Herman. either party. This isn’t the time. ended without tangible achieve- Here are a few points to con- “We don’t make good decisions if Shukria Tabasum and a woman-in down as president but then con- East and to world peace? But whether one reads such ments in terms of the demands that sider, and then you the reader can it’s based on hysteria,” the presi- her sixties, were among those who were incorporated within the state- tinues behind the scenes to act as Objective answer: No, since analyses or not, the reality should decide. Check out how one should dent said. That indeed had to be were tortured and then beheaded ment, the protest turned national the real authority on important is- there is already a powerful nuclear be clear to anyone who pays at- objectively answer these questions spelled out, and he’s entirely cor- in this inhuman act. on Thursday and international on sues even though someone else (his nation in the tention: the US media, particular- rect. But we also can’t indulge in Alike atrocities happened oc- Thursday and Friday. Civil soci- below, and then check how the US brother) was elected president, as Middle East with the capabil- ly when it comes to foreign affairs, wishful thinking, and worries that casionally across Afghanistan pre- ety activists, human rights advo- corporate media generally answer Fidel Castro has done in Cuba, is ity of totally obliterating Iran — but also when it comes to matters we’re doing that aren’t solely the viously-limited to individual inci- cates and other Afghan citizens in them: province of Republicans. Sen Di- this an example of undemocratic namely Israel. like intelligence and domestic spy- dents. It was, however, brutality Badakhshan, Balkh, Ghor, Zabul, 1. If ISIS or Al Qaeda deliber- anne Feinstein has registered behavior and a kind of caudillis- Media answer: Yes ing, cannot be trusted to present doubts about the response to of the act and inclusiveness of Nangarhar, Herat, Bamyan, ately attacks a civilian venue as in women and a minor girl that made mo? 12: If Israel, which has never the truth, or anything approach- Daesh, qualms about refugees. So Daikundi and Ghazni provinces Paris, killing dozens of civilians it severely barbaric and made the joined the Tabasum Revolution and Objective answer: Yes signed the Non-Proliferation Trea- ing the truth. have other leading Democrats, to public widely sentimental towards raised their voices to advocate for indescriminately, is it terrorism? US media answer: Yes ty, which refuses to allow I would point out here that varying extents. Senior administra- tion officials, including the FBI the act. It shouldn’t be ignored justice to #Zabul7 and to respect Objective answer: Yes 7. If a foreign country places inspections of its nuclear fa- solid evidence of this willful disre- US media answer: Yes director, James Comey, have con- though that the atrocity wasn’t the the right to security. National pro- missiles pointed at another nation cilities, and which is known to gard for the truth and for truthtell- only igniter of the massive pro- ceded risks to admitting Syrian ref- tests were given international sup- 2. If the US deliberately at- on the territory of a country adja- have hundreds of nuclear ing on the part of the corporate ugees and challenges in vetting test. Violent attacks of the Tali- port by Afghan citizens in Austra- tacks a a civilian venue as in the cent to the target country, as the weapons as well as the planes media can be found by looking at them. And a majority of Ameri- ban, war crimes they perpetuated lia, United Kingdom, India, Paki- case of the Doctors Without Bor- cans oppose letting them in, ac- against Afghans in Kunduz, atroc- USSR once did in Cuba with re- and missiles to deliver them any- just the stories that have been bro- stan, France, Sweden and other ders hospital in Kunduz, Afghani- cording to a recent Bloomberg Pol- ities of the ISIS in Nangarhar prov- countries. Statements supporting spect to the US, is that a threat to where, is that a ken here in our own small and vir- stan, killing dozens of civilians in- itics poll. Obama doesn’t have to ince on one hand and consistent the rally were issued by interna- the target country? grave threat to regional stabil- tually penniless news agree with that. I think he’s right descriminately, is it terrorism? failure of the fractious United Na- tional agencies and many other gov- Objective answer: Yes ity in the Middle East and to world organization,ThisCantBeHappening!. to push back, in part because tional Government led by Ashraf ernments. Objective answer: Yes US media answer: Yes peace? Over the past four years, we have there’s no common-sense reason Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah in to believe that a terrorist is as like- Way Forward US media answer: No 8. If the US places missiles in Objective answer: Yes exposed: maintaining security of the Afghan Not much has changed in 3. If the Chinese government ly to enter the US amid those Poland and points them at Russia, US media answer: No * The CIA’s role in orchestrat- citizens-even in city centers and terms of quality of life of the Af- takes control of a tiny island screened refugees as by crossing as the US has done, or puts nucle- 13: If a person discloses dis- ing terrorist sectarian mayhem in the Mexican border, which was the widespread ethnic segregation ghan households, except that the claimed by another nation, expands on the other hand are, no doubt, ar weapons in Germany also tar- closes, for money, to a foreign Pakistan apparently the intent of the five political atmosphere is relatively it, and puts a military installation other main reasons behind the free for speech and positive out- geting Russia, as the US also does, power, the inner workings of * The central role of US law Syrians with stolen, doctored Greek passports who were surge of public outrage. Protest- come of investment on education on it, is it an example of aggres- is this a threat to Russia? the National Security Agen- enforcement and intel agencies in ers, not only in Kabul but in other sion, a violation of international stopped in Honduras last week. both by the households and the Objective answer: Yes cy’s signal intercept system, as coordinating the bloody crushing But he must take public sentiment law, and a provocation? cities of Afghanistan, chanted slo- government is observable. Today’s US media answer: No well as the identities of of the Occupy Movement in cit- into account and heed other politi- gans that read “We seek justice”, Afghanistan has millions of trained Objective answer: Yes 9. If Iran provides military as- hundreds of US undercover ies across the US cians’ apprehensions as he choos- “Security is our right”, “We are and educated voices that have the US media answer: Yes sistance to insurrectionists in a intelligence operatives, as just-pa- * The advance knowledge, and es his words and calibrates his Pashtoon Hazaras”, expressing the potential to hold governments ac- 4. If the US government takes tone. The way to get beyond any motivations behind the protest. neighboring country like Yemen and roled Israeli spy utter lack of concern or action by countable—as they did in the Taba- control and then refuses to relin- reflexive, visceral panic after Paris Conspiracies of the Presiden- sum Revolution. those armed fighters, the Houthis, Jonathan Pollard did, is he an the FBI regarding a documented isn’t to mock and belittle it. It’s to quish a portion of a tiny tial Palace The demonstration once again successfully drive an autocrat from enemy of the US? plot in Houston by some known explain, with gravity and respect, island owned by another coun- Numerous accounts by differ- showed that civil protest, even in power, is that subversion?: Objective answer: Yes but unidentified group or organi- why certain courses of action would be imprudent and how ent members of Kabul rally orga- a country that is being led more by try, in this instance Cuba, expands Objective answer: Yes US media answer: No zation to assassinate leaders of nizers exposed the Presidential they’d contradict the very Ameri- drug mafia, ethnic power brokers it and puts a military installation US media answer: Yes 14. If a person discloses, as an that city’s Occupy Palace’s desperate struggle to- and warlords then selected repre- on it (as it has done now for de- can principles that we intend to be 10: If the US provides funds act of principle and as a whistle- movement using “suppressed a stirring example to the world. wards preventing the transfer of sentatives of the people, is an ef- cades in the case of Guantanamo bodies to Kabul, preventing the fective tool to pressurize the gov- to organizations inside another blower, for no compensation, the sniper rifle fire.” (The Houston Principles like pluralism. We lose Bay on the island of Cuba, is it an the war against Daesh if the blood- march to happen, intruding within ernment. Afghanistan has invest- country, which then illegal and unconstitutional spying FBI sent memos about this plot to the protest organizers to hold con- example of aggression, a violaton shed in Paris — or in Beirut — ed upon this tool and it is an effi- organize protests, marches and activites against American citizens other FBI regional bureaus and to becomes fertile soil for bad ideas trol of the rally and stopping it far cient one. It is also agreed that of international law and a provo- bloody assaults, and ultimately of the National Security Agency, central FBI headquarters but nev- cation? like religious litmus tests for refu- away from the Presidential Palace. meeting the objectives of civil or- drive the elected as exiled and stateless whistle- er acted to prevent it and never gees or religious litmus tests in gen- Despite these desperate conspira- Objective answer: Yes der and socio-economic justice government out of office, as blower Edward Snowden did, is he made any arrests of those involved eral. No, Donald Trump, we should cies the relatively long march took through peaceful civil protest is US media answer: No the US did in Ukraine, is that sub- an enemy of the US who should in the plot.) not be closing mosques and regis- place and reached the eastern gate long and relatively exhaustive jour- tering Muslims. Those are the re- 5. If the leader of a party that version? face his punishment? * The Obama administration’s of the Presidential Palace. ney. Protestors are aware of it and wins a national election by a land- pressive, regressive methods of Another tactic of the Palace to Objective answer: Yes Objective answer: No deliberate deep-sixing of hard fo- our enemies. No, Ted Cruz, we are committed to this path, in spite slide is not herself elected, but an- exhaust the protestors was letting of that. Demonstrators, because of US media answer: No US media answer: Yes rensic evidence by Turkish coro- should not be admitting only loose the exit way for protestors this logic, haven’t been disillu- nounces that she will in fact be 11. If Iran, a signatory of the 15. If pro-ISIS terrorists in ners showing that Israeli Defense Christian refugees. Answer this: making all the important decisions and keeping the entrance closed for sioned and frustrated in spite of International Nuclear Non-Prolif- Paris are said to have fired kill shots Force members had brutally exe- How can the religion of a refugee or anyone else be definitively de- the new-comers. It was almost the fact that from the terms they for the newly elected government, eration Treaty, seeks to develop into the heads of cuted Furkan Dogan [5], a 19- impossible for new comers, to join had broken with the government, as Suu Ky just announced she will termined? Zealotry isn’t in the the capability to refine uranium- wounded victims of their ter- year-old American kid aboard the outfit someone wears or the text the few hundreds who had re- not much were achieved. do in Myanmar, is it an example ror attacks, is that an example of Gaza Peace Flotilla’s flagship, the he or she carries. It resides in the barbarism and a crime Mavi Marmara, and then did noth- heart, beyond view and detection. John Kasich, I know is flounder- worthy of world-wide con- ing to demand punishment for the ing in the presidential race, reach- demnation? killers ing a peak of exasperation and right- LETTER TO THE EDITOR Objective answer: Yes * The murder, by an FBI ly wondering why Republican US media answer: Yes agent, of a young Chechen immi- voters won’t see that he’d be a far 16: If videos show Israeli De- grant, Ibragim Todashev, in Flori- better adversary for the Democrat- ic nominee than Trump or Ben fense Forces firing kill shots into da who was being interrogated by Carson would. But the answer the head of a wounded the agent and a Boston cop in his isn’t silly oratorical theatre like his Palestinian lying on the street, own apartment. (Todashev may proposal last week for a new fed- Tight security on highways need of the hour is that an example of barbarism and have had evidence that the FBI had eral agency to promote Judeo- a war crime been working with the Tsarnaev Christian values. I could write tens In a recent incident of kidnapping, a number of unidentified gunmen abducted 16 passengers on Kabul-Kandahar highway. of thousands of words about the However, nine of the kidnapped people were released. This is the second such incident to take place on the same highway over worthy of world-wide con- brothers before the Boston Mara- wrongheadedness of that, but Lind- the past eight of nine months time. Repetition of the kidnapping incident proved that the government is reluctant to learn from demnation? thon bombing.) Three part sey Graham did just fine with six its mistakes. Objective answer: Yes series: Dark Questions, Part words about Kasich’s plan. “I Just two weeks ago, militants beheaded seven hostages in Zabul province that led to protests in Kabul and other provinces. US media answer: No. (It’s not I, Dark Questions, Part II, Dark think that was the Crusades,” Gra- The protestors were seeking justice for the victims and urge the government to prevent from repetition of such incident in even worth reporting on) Questions, Part III ham said. We lose the war against Daesh if we don’t get serious about the future. The government should let no stone unturned to secure safe release of the remaining seven Clearly one could go on and These and other stories which our presidential candidates. How passengers. It should also tighten security on highways to ensure safe travel of people to every hook and on with this kind of a list, but the we reported and published, and much more garbage and nonsense cranny of the country. evidence should be obvious and which were picked up widely in do Trump and Carson have to Maisam Noori, Kart-e-Seh, Kabul incontrovertible that the main- the alternative media, were never spew before the people support- ing them wake up, grow up and Letter to editor will be edited for policy, content and clarity. All letters must have the writer’s name and stream corporate media are work- even mentioned by the US corpo- address. You may send your letters to: [email protected] realise that it matters greatly who ing essentially in lockstep sup- rate media. Nor are most other our next commander in chief is? porting US foreign policy in ways important breaking news stories The most recent national polls that involve presenting the world reported by other alternative me- suggest that Trump’s perch atop to the US public in a very warped dia given any notice in the corpo- the Republican field is secure. But will Carson be sidelined by accu- Disclaimer: pro-government manner. rate press. Such information is thus mulating evidence that he knows Why this is happening, when kept largely away from the broad- nothing about foreign affairs, is these news organizations are, for er US population which gets its learning nothing and, as one un- The views and opinions expressed in the articles are those of the author(s) the most part, not directly funded information entirely from main- named Republican insider joked to and do not reflect the views or opinions of the Afghanistan Times. or controlled by the government stream corporate sources. (Coun- Politico last week, “thinks the Kurds are a special kind of Wis- as they are in countries where we terpunch) consin cheese”? This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. TUESDAY . NOVEMBER 24, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES

Residents have grown tired of filing complaints with the LDA, asking officials to investigate these factories which violate several construction by-laws. But no in- tries President Mian Muhammad vestigations take place, and when Arshad, Director General Rescue officials are sent to investigate, the 1122 Brig Arshad, DO Industries factory owners send them away Lahore Muhammad Azhar with bribes. Hussain, PML-N MNA Sheikh In some cases, the residents Rohail Asghar and PTI leader Mian who file the complaints end up Aslam Iqbal to highlight this is- getting into trouble – the officials sue. force them to pay a fine for violat- A ticking bomb ing the by-laws. The presence of illegal facto- At the time LDA was conduct- ries in residential areas – which ing this survey, Ferozepur Road include steel workshops, embroi- and Defence Road, where any kind dery factories, CNG filling sta- of development (residential or tions, sugar mills and wielding commercial) is banned, had one shops – is a grave threat to the building after another propping up lives of people. on illegal pillar construction. Sugar and pharmaceutical fac- Butt feels that LDA is tories, for example, are built on only complicit in the growth of these ten acres of land, which is a dan- illegal factories. MPAs and MNAs gerously cramped setting for the are equally responsible, and are equipment used. It is nothing less often patrons of the very factories than a ticking bomb. In the case of that should be shut down. an accident or fire, rescue vehicles In light of the survey, Advo- have difficulty reaching the spot cate Chaudhry Muhammad because of cramped streets. Akram, previous vice president of In fact, accidents in illegal fac- the Islamabad High Court Bar As- tories occur frequently, and have sociation, has been asked to put taken hundreds of lives. Within a together a team of officials who week of the Sundar factory mis- will conduct investigations, and hap, there was another fire at take action accordingly. Waheed Iron Factory in Burki, A tussle for power where 5 workers lost their lives. PTI leader Mian Aslam Iqbal In May, 3 people died in a blames the Punjab government for boiler explosion in the Township its inefficiency in dealing with ille- residential area — another case of gal construction. an illegal factory functioning within “Why would they care about a residential area. The deadliest ac- this issue, when they’re busy con- cident took place in July 2012, structing roads themselves?” he when 26 people were killed in a asks. boiler explosion in a medicine fac- The LCCI President feels that tory on Multan Road, Kharak. the mushrooming of illegal facto- Despite outrage, the chemical ries is a consequence of the tussle factory at Kharak was not closed for power between the Ministry down. No action was taken against of Industry Punjab and the LDA. its owners or the men involved. “Industrialists have met the LDA’s complicity chief secretary and expressed their fter the recent collapse of a has released a list of 459 small fac- small factories in the provincial from pharmaceuticals to steel lapse Inquiry team holds senior of- Journalist Asif Butt blames the interest in investing in new indus- four-storey factory building tories and industrial units that have capital that have been built illegally goods. In the meantime, residen- ficials, contractor responsible Lahore Development Authority trial units, provided that the pro- Aat the Sundar Industrial Es- been operating illegally in con- and are not following the required tial areas are developing zones In their programme Exposed, for its inefficiency and corruption. vincial government sets up new tate that killed 46 workers, Lahore gested residential areas of Lahore. by-laws. Factories are being set up meant for commercial activity. DawnNews talked to Lahore They not only allow, but facilitate industrial parks for the purpose,” Development Authority (LDA) The LDA survey exposes 459 in residential areas, for everything Also Read: Sundar factory col- Chamber of Commerce and Indus- these illegal industries. said LCCI President. Mass raids after Paris at- Palestin ian cam pus: ‘A w all tacks spark civil rights fears o f fear has co m e do w n ’ France's three-month emergency laws could see widespread abuse of civil liberties, rights groups warn. A surge in arrests, house arrests Amnesty International and the neck and ear, the Nice Matin West Ban k cam puses are the n ew battlegro un d as and raids on homes and private other rights groups are concerned local newspaper reported as it property in the wake of the Paris that certain measures "will be cod- posted a video of the aftermath. co n fro n tatio n s betw e en Israeli arm y an d Palestin ian studen ts in ten sify. attacks - including at mosques and ified into repressive laws that vio- In Aubervilliers, a mosque was Muslim-owned businesses - has late human rights", Dalhuisen said. raided at night and police pulled raised alarm among rights organi- According to Dalhuisen, many out the ceilings, broke the doors sations that France's extended state arrests since the Paris attacks were and threw books - including the of emergency could curb civil lib- carried out for "justifying terror- Quran - on the floor, Louati said. erties. ism", under a law that could be in- France's Muslims living in fear Under emergency powers en- terpreted loosely and implement- Meanwhile, with many de- acted following the wave of attacks ed broadly in order to arrest peo- manding that Muslims apologise in the French capital on Novem- ple with controversial opinions. for the deadly attacks on Novem- ber 13, which killed 130 people "After and since the Charlie ber 13, he said "we didn't even have and injured hundreds more, secu- Hebdo attacks, there were a range the right to feel sad about them - rity forces are no longer required of arrests and some prosecutions I'm heartbroken for the victims and to attain judicial approval for ar- under a law against apologising for their families. They were of all dif- rests and raids when investigating terrorism," he said. ferent backgrounds: Christians, an "imminent threat". Large pub- Among the arrests, an 18-year- Muslims, Jews, black and white". lic gatherings, including protests, old man will face court on Decem- "France has declared a war on are also banned under the emer- ber 10 for justifying terrorism on terrorism, but they chose the gency powers. During the first Twitter, according to L'Express. wrong enemy. Muslims are the first three days after emergency law was According to another article, victims of terrorism throughout the put into effect, 414 homes were by the French commercial radio world," he said. searched, 29 people were arrested station RTL, a 32-year-old man Along with the emergency pro- and 118 were placed under house was sentenced to one year in pris- visions in place for three months, arrest, according to a Ministry of on this week for justifying terror- President Francois Hollande last Interior press release published on ism, a charge he denies. week called for additional "consti- Wednesday. The three-month long As the arrests and raids in- tutional amendments", saying emergency powers, extended from creased over the past 10 days, Yass- France is in "a state of siege". the usual 12 days after a vote of er Louati, spokesman for the Col- Among those amendments are approval by the Senate, are sup- lective Against Islamophobia measures which include revoking posed to expire when exceptional (CCIF) in France, said the number the citizenship of convicted "ter- circumstances no longer apply. of attacks on Muslims also rose rorists" who carry dual nationali- RELATED: Stigmatising Muslims sharply. He said that between No- ties and expelling foreigners in France can only do more harm vember 14 and 19, there were at deemed a "threat" by intelligence "Emergency powers are only sup- least 26 violent incidents towards services. Is rae li arm y in cu rs io n s in to u n ive rs ity cam pu s e s h ave in te n s ifie d in re ce n t w e e ks [AP] posed to be used in relation to an Muslims across the country and Meanwhile, Human Rights imminent threat," John Dalhuisen, that he has been "inundated" with Watch, speaking on the broader Abu Dis, occupied West Bank - to Palestinian media reports, last Swaity pointed to the separa- before being shot dead last month, director of Amnesty Internation- calls about "retaliatory" attacks impact of government surveillance Debris and broken glass were Thursday, primary school children tion wall, which runs alongside the has become ubiquitous across the al's Europe and Central Asia pro- each day. RELATED: Muslim res- - a measure Hollande said would strewn across the Al-Quds Uni- in Hebron were prevented from perimeter of the campus and is Al-Quds campus. gramme, told Al Jazeera. He ex- idents of French city fear backlash increase following the events of versity campus in Abu Dis on a accessing their classrooms when clearly visible from common areas Like his friend Diaa Talahmeh, plained that "anyone who [securi- There are around five million November 13 - urged caution about recent afternoon, evidence of one tear gas and skunk water were fired and many of the classrooms. who had died in Hebron a few ty forces or intelligence services] Muslims among France's popula- preventing the availability of strong of many recent incursions by Is- at the school in one of many simi- "It's not just to separate us weeks earlier under disputed cir- had a file on was re-detained, re- tion of 60 million. Louati said there encryption services. raeli forces since October. lar incidents. from Jerusalem," she said. "It's a cumstances, Halabi had been a stu- questioned and re-interviewed" has been at least 793 police raids "We look to our leaders not for Nearby, a group of students The Palestine Technical Uni- symbol of power and it works dent at Al-Quds. following the Paris attacks. "It's since November 13 and that many fearmongering but for cool-headed carrying Palestinian flags marched versity of Kadoorie, located in the somehow because some people are Zaki, an accounting student hard to judge the imminence of a people have been injured. assessments of what measures are off campus towards Israel's sepa- West Bank city of Tulkarm, has afraid of saying anything about from Hebron, says he decided to threat from the outside… But it "The most shocking thing was necessary and proportionate for ration wall. also found itself at the heart of the what they witness." join protests after Israeli forces doesn't take a mathematical genius that several mosques were raided protection," said HRW's General Palestinian students say a 'wall conflict. Over the past six weeks, Still, she believes a "wall of stormed the Al-Quds University to figure out that much more of at night and thrashed by police. Counsel Dinah PoKempner. "In the of fear' has come down in the past there have been daily confronta- fear" has come down in the past campus. this was preventative and specu- "We are questioning the effi- coming weeks, [we] expect many few weeks [AP] tions between students and Israeli few weeks, at least for some young "It's not organised with a goal; lative rather than linked to intelli- ciency of the attacks - is such bru- proposals worldwide to curtail A few wrapped their faces in soldiers, university spokesperson Palestinians: "I don't want us to it's more emotional," said Zaki, gence on [the attacks]," he said. tality necessary for one arrest?" rights and expand surveillance in keffiyehs and took turns hitting the Azmi Saleh told Al Jazeera. lose this power that we have right who spoke to Al Jazeera using a French Muslims speak out In Nice, the fragment of a police the name of counterterrorism," she wall with a sledgehammer. "In the past week, there have now - the power to rebel, to say pseudonym. "It becomes more against ISIL attacks bullet struck a six-year-old girl in said. Al Jazeera This has become a weekly rit- been excessive violations on the whatever we want." about your university, protecting ual. So far, the students have man- campus itself as forces reached the FORUM: How can Palestin- your community. But I don't think aged to carve a deep hole in the main administration building," ians legally fight the occupation? that in the end it will lead to any- concrete, each time picking up Saleh said. "Since October, we have Israeli army unit storms hos- thing." where the last demonstration left had to evacuate the premises at pital and kills Palestinian RELATED: Children of He- off. Another student scaled the wall least 10 times due to tear gas or According to prisoner support bron: 'Everyone is afraid' and planted a Palestinian flag at skunk water." group Addameer, Israeli forces ar- "If it gets more intense, it will the top, flashing a victory sign. The university was also shut rested 1,195 Palestinians across disrupt everything in our lives," Local schoolchildren joined in, down for two days, forcing all of the occupied West Bank in Octo- Shahd Sataria, a 20-year-old inter- throwing stones over the wall. It its 7,000 students to stay home, ber, including 128 through admin- national law student at Al-Quds' was not long before the Israeli he added. At least nine students istrative detention orders. Bard College who dreams of be- army dispersed them with tear gas. from Kadoorie have been arrested Nearly a quarter of the admin- coming a broadcast journalist, told RELATED: Intifada or not, since October, five of whom were istrative arrests related to allega- Al Jazeera. something powerful is going on taken from the campus. tions of incitement through social "It will be even harder than it I don't want us to lose this The Israeli army spokesman media. already is. At the same time, if power that we have right now - was not available for comment. Since October 1, protests nothing happens, the oppression the power to rebel, to say whatev- "In the past two years, the across the West Bank have left will still be there." er we want. soldiers have been entering the more Palestinians injured than in Adel Hussein, an accounting Nadine Swaity, Al-Quds Uni- campus, and it's been getting more all of 2014, according to the UN student at Tulkarm University, has versity student tense," said Nadine Swaity, a Office for the Coordination of started using art to express his frus- These sorts of clashes have fourth-year media student at Al- Humanitarian Affairs, which has trations over the situation. Many become commonplace at a number Quds. "Once they came in when recorded 7,040 injuries up until of his cartoons feature children. of educational institutions we were gathered, singing. It was November 9. His cartoons are about the exploi- throughout the occupied West surreal. There were no clashes, In the same period, across the tation of Palestinian workers, Al- Bank, amid a wave of unrest that nothing at all. Just us singing. West Bank, Israel and Gaza, at least Aqsa Mosque, and the blockade has gripped Israel and the Pales- "For me, it's clear why they 85 Palestinians and 16 Israelis were of Gaza. tinian territories over the past two do it: because education is a stron- killed. At least 128 Israelis were "I draw the children of this months. ger weapon than stones," Swaity injured during the same period. Intifada, about what is happening Last month, Israeli forces en- told Al Jazeera. "The idea of limit- Meanwhile, the image of Mu- in Jerusalem, about the occupa- tered an elementary school in He- ing us - it's not just limiting our hannad Halabi, the 19-year-old tion," he said. "For me, there is France's state of emergency will last for at least three months after an extension bron, searching students while look- movement, it's about limiting our who stabbed and killed two Israe- nothing else I should be drawing suggested by the president and prime minister [Christian Hartman/Reuters] ing for stone throwers. According thinking." lis in the Old City of Jerusalem about." Al Jazeera This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. TUESDAY . NOVEBMER 24, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES

nder pressure from the In tions and start their own busi- ternational Labor Organiza nesses. Women can occupy lead- Ution (ILO), the Saudi Min- ing positions in all sectors and istry of Labor has dropped a clause fields,” said the source. which protected women workers He also said that women are from hazardous and dangerous leaders in the public sector and in jobs, Makkah Arabic daily quoted political affairs. “Women have the a source as saying on Sunday. right to run for municipal elections The source said the ministry and vote. They are also members had adopted Article 149 of the ILO of the Shoura Council and other Labor Law by adding a clause important bodies in the King- which assured women equal job dom,” said the source. opportunities as men as long as The government has even an- the occupation is not dangerous or nounced plans to form a “woman risky for them. friendly” city in the Eastern Prov- But the ILO was not pleased ince of Hofuf to bolster employ- with the amendment claiming that ment opportunities for women it diluted the Article by limiting without transgressing religious work opportunities for women. boundaries. “The minister disagreed with The Labor Ministry has also ILO’s comments. He did not find pushed through a “feminization” the Saudi Labor Law treating program that has included replac- women unequally to men in any ing the men who work in sales at way. Rather it protects women’s lingerie stores with women. femininity,” said the source. Of Saudi Arabia’s population But despite the disagreement of 28 million, 45 percent are the minister had to delete the women. About 57 percent of Saudi clause, the ministry’s source told women have university degrees, the newspaper. according to a study by Oxford “Saudi women are highly em- Strategic Consulting. This article powered in the Kingdom. They are first appeared in the Saudi Gazette free to occupy managerial posi- on Nov. 23, 2015. Under pressure from the ILO, Saudi Arabia dropped a clause which protected women from ‘hazardous and dangerous jobs’. (File photo: AP) UAE city plan n in g fo r Indian economy on right path, challenges w hen ‘o il w ells run dry’ need to be addressed: Shashi Tharoor NEW DELHI: Congress leader try came from the blue collar work- Shashi Tharoor has expressed op- ers of Indian origin in Gulf coun- timism on the growth and direc- tries. He said the practice of sav- tion of the Indian economy, and ings in India also insulated the econ- said corruption, power shortage omy from any major effect of the and red tapism were some of the slowdown. Tharoor also said that challenges that it had to overcome the Mumbai terror attacks in No- to grow faster. vember 2008 had dented India's Addressing an international image as an emerging economic gi- conference on "Beyond the Wash- ant, making some investors with- ington Consensus: Public Policy draw their investments. and Future of Development As- "Foreign investors withdrew sistance" here on Sunday, the 12 billion dollars from the stock former minister said the Indian markets after the Mumbai terror economy did well even during the attacks and yet India's mature re- global economic slowdown. sponse to the crisis encouraged "Indians abroad remained loy- investors to come back." al to the country. They kept on The conference was organised investing," he said, adding that a by the O.P. Jindal Global Univer- lot of the investment in the coun- sity.

Workers clean the front of a building in Masdar City, on the outskirts of the rich Emirate of Abu Dhabi(AFP)

Rising from the desert outside Abu renewables. The company that executive officer Ahmad Belhoul Dhabi, Masdar city is laying the bears its name has invested huge told AFP. ‘Leveraging its resources’ groundwork for when the United sums on green energy - an unusual Dawal al-Hosany, head of Arab Emirates’ oil wells run dry. move for a country better known sustainability at Masdar, said the Driverless electric cars shuttle as an oil and gas producer and ex- UAE had an “ambitious” plan for between energy-saving buildings porter. Sitting on 5.9 percent of “leveraging its resources from the topped with arrays of solar pan- the world’s oil reserves and 3.1 hydrocarbon industry into this els. Traditional Arabic architecture percent of its natural gas, the UAE, new sector.” The UAE says it is mixes with modern technology, as a federation of seven sheikhdoms, expecting to invest $35 billion in narrow shaded alleys run between is a key player in the global energy non-hydrocarbon energy by 2020, brick-coloured buildings, focusing market. The discovery of commer- including $20 billion on the the wind and keeping temperatures cial quantities of oil in the UAE in Barakah 5.4-gigawatt nuclear low. On the edge of the complex, a the late 1950s transformed the power project. Masdar has joined 10-megawatt solar farm lined with area, turning a few pearl-diving a number of clean energy projects photovoltaic panels provides clean towns wedged between the Gulf abroad, Hosany said, investing energy. First announced in 2007, and the desert into an economic some of the massive reserves the Masdar city in the suburbs of Abu powerhouse. But its rulers know UAE has built up over the years. Dhabi has not yet become the city the oil won’t last forever, with Abu “The UAE became the only of 40,000 authorities promised, Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh OPEC country that not only ex- with only a few hundred people, Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan ports oil but also exports renew- Every speech made by UK Prime £28.5 million. This allowed it to pay mainly students, in residence. But warning earlier this year that the able energy around the world,” she Minister David Cameron and just £4,327 in UK corporation tax. the complex - which hosts the In- country’s last tanker load will be said. Chancellor George Osborne now This is less than a worker on the ternational Renewable Energy As- exported in 50 years. “We under- Masdar is a partner in the 20- begins with the statement that, af- UK official average wage of £26,500. sociation Agency (IRENA) and the stood that for us to maintain our megawatt Gemasolar power plant ter years of austerity, the UK econ- On that salary, a worker would ex- Masdar Institute for Science and leadership in the (energy) sector, in southern Spain, the world’s first A sharp unexpected rally in the US dollar w ould cause a omy is the picture of health and pect to pay £5,393 in income tax Technology - is at the forefront of we have to get into renewable, and solar power station that generates tightening of financial conditions in China. Photo: Bloom berg the fastest growing among the and national insurance contribu- the UAE’s efforts to focus on we have done that,” Masdar chief electricity at night. Group of 7 (G7). New data shows tions. This year Amazon paid just A renewed downturn in China and velopment because it redistributes instead that the UK economy is £11.9 million in tax on UK sales of a rapid acceleration in the United demand from the US, where em- fragile and teetering on the edge of £5.3 billion. Tax avoidance by the States dollar are the two big "spill- ployment is already close to po- a major crisis. Ahead of next week’s super-rich is now an art form. Lat- H o w Australia co uld reach over" risks the global economy fac- tential, to other countries that lag Autumn Statement and Spending est figures show that a massive £34 es in 2016, according to Goldman further behind," Mr Hatzius says. Review, the government’s public billion in tax went uncollected last Sachs' top economist, as the great "But it looks less benign in China, sector net borrowing (PSNB), ex- year. Corporations will continue to divergence in monetary policy be- where trade-weighted currency cluding public sector debt, rose by pay less and less in tax. The corpo- 9 0 pc ren ew ables by 20 30 gins. appreciation resulting from the £1.1 billion to £7.1 billion. PSNB ration tax rate now stands at 20 per- Jan Hatzius observes that the dollar peg is exacerbating the do- is the gap between what the gov- cent and will be reduced to 18 per- he Australian Greens have pear in the mainstream press, and then it needs to move to net-zero world's advanced economies are mestic growth slowdown." ernment spends and takes in. The cent by April 2020. A major factor now launched details of how which has accompanied Germany carbon pollution by 2040. "actually recovering nicely", even Chinese yuan figure was significantly larger than in the increase of PSNB is the pro- Tthey would meet their long s Energiewende (energy transi- The 2C target will require the though the past few years have The Chinese yuan is pegged £6 billion forecast by the majority longed squeeze on wage growth. held policy proposal to take Aus- tion), and the impending closure world to do more or less the same featured downgrades to growth to the US dollar through a daily fix of economists in a Reuters poll. According to official figures, real tralia to 90 per cent renewable en- of the last coal fired generator in by 2050 in any case. The differ- forecasts and the necessary boost- set by officials, meaning it chases Total borrowing between wages stagnated by around 8 per- ergy for its electricity needs by South Australia. Powerful inter- ence between the Greens and the ing of monetary stimulus. the greenback higher when the US April and October 2015 stood at cent following the 2008 financial 2030. ests, in the fossil fuel and the pro- mainstream parties is that they "Unemployment in the G7 dollar advances. That supported £54.3 billion. While this was a de- crisis and only very recently has any The first thing that should be nuclear sectors are launching a have actually mapped out a plan has fallen faster in the past five the case for a depreciation of the crease of £6.6 billion compared growth been recorded. Household noted is that it is not going to hap- scare campaign against wind and to get us there. For the others, there years than over any comparable yuan in August by Chinese author- with the same period in 2014- real incomes grew by a miniscule pen. And that’s not because the solar that rivals the campaign is a disconnect between rhetoric period since at least the 1970s, ities, because yuan appreciation 2015, Osborne had forecast that 0.2 percent in the first quarter of technology doesn’t exist to effect launched by the fossil fuel indus- and policy. And the proposal is despite a rebound in working-age had made China less competitive borrowing would fall by £18.9 bil- the year. However, millions of work- the transition, it does: The Aus- try against climate science. But not as outlandish as many will labour force participation," Mr against Japan and Korea whose lion over the financial year. Based ers remain in low-paid jobs. In 2014, tralian Energy Market Operator let’s have a look at the 90 per cent make out. Even the conservative Hatzius said in new research re- currencies have fallen. on October’s figures, PSNB could nearly one in four jobs outside of assured us of that in a detailed target that Greens leader Richard The International Energy Agency ferring to the Group of Seven in- "We think the biggest risks lie be £11 billion higher than the Of- London paid less than the living analysis completed in 2014, and di Natale is proposing. As he has said that renewable energy and dustrialised countries. in spillovers from a sharp slow- fice for Budget Responsibility’s wage and nearly 20 percent in the said it may not be any more costly agrees, it is ambitious, “but ambi- energy efficiency – the two funda- He is also counting on a re- down in China and/or a large [US] July forecast. This level of bor- capital paid less. Last year the liv- than business as usual. tion is what required”, both to meet mental planks of the Greens policy bound in headline inflation as the dollar appreciation," Goldman rowing is the highest in six years. ing wage, the rate of pay to give a The reason it won’t happen is climate targets and to ensure that – can account for nearly three quar- oil price collapse nears a full 12 warns. "Our modelling work The last time borrowing figures supposed “adequate” standard of that the Greens would not get into Australia remains competitive in a ters of required emissions reduc- months and the strongest econo- shows that both would likely hit were higher was in October 2009 living, stood at just £8.80 an hour in power fast enough to effect that largely decarbonised society. In- tions. (It puts nuclear’s role at a mies, such as the US, head towards China hardest." when the economy was officially London and £7.65 elsewhere. Lat- change. Even a power sharing ar- deed, the Paris climate talks – be- mere 8 per cent of emission reduc- full employment. Goldman says The economist forecasts glo- in recession. Howard Archer , chief est figures also show that net gov- rangement with Labor couldn’t ginning next week – are poised to tions and carbon capture and stor- the US Federal Reserve will lift bal economic growth at 3.5 per cent UK and European economist at ernment debt, excluding public sec- achieve its policy goals, because reach agreement on a target that age – if it works – at 11 per cent). interest rates at its December 15- next year, up from 3.2 per cent in IHS Global Insight , said, “George tor banks, has increased to £1.5 tril- Labor – despite its proposed 50 will essentially decarbonise the The International Renewable 16 rate-setting meeting. "The Bank 2015. This is in line with consen- Osborne now has an almighty task lion, up by £70.4 billion from Oc- per cent renewable energy target world’s electricity system by Energy Agency, in a report to be of England is probably not far be- sus, however Goldman is more to meet his fiscal targets for 2015/ tober of last year. This is equivalent by 2030 – remains too wedded to 2050. Australia, with its huge wind released this week, says hind," the economist added. bullish on emerging markets and 16.”A number of factors are at to 80.5 percent of GDP and com- the fossil fuel industry. and solar resources, is better place renewables and efficiency can ac- That is not the case for the less bullish on developed econo- work in the latest figures. October pares with the 69 percent of GDP The Coalition, meanwhile, has than nearly any other country to count for most of the reductions. European Central Bank (ECB), mies than the market. Its real GDP is considered an important month in 2010/11 when Osborne became said that 23.5 per cent renewable adopt those technologies. And if It has previously said that Austra- which is anticipated to accelerate forecast for the US is 2.2 per cent for PSNB, as quarterly corpora- chancellor under the Conservative- energy is more than enough, and the Paris talks do result in agree- lia should be aiming for than 50 quantitative easing and deepen the for 2016, compared with a con- tion tax payments are made during Liberal Democrat coalition. These nothing said since Malcolm ment – and a long term target that per cent renewables by 2030. negative rates linked to deposits sensus of 2.6 per cent. "The emerg- it. But last month tax receipts from figures are a refutation of all the Turnbull became prime minister could include net zero emissions, So, for the details of the as soon as next month. The Bank ing economies look weaker, at least companies and general income tax claims that the UK economy would suggests anything much is going or “carbon neutrality” by 2030, or Greens policy. First of all, here is of Japan (BoJ) is another candi- relative to the buoyant growth were both down. Compared with recover from the financial crisis to change quickly. The ongoing even keeping an option for a 1.5C what the Greens say that 90 per date for more accommodative pol- pace before 2013, particularly as a year earlier, total tax receipts based on years of austerity and capital strike by the private sector target that Australia suggests it is cent renewable energy generation icy settings in 2016. far as China is concerned. Never- were down 1.8 percent. Some of “belt-tightening.” Despite this, the players is indicative enough of that. prepared to sign up to – then the might look like in 2030 – although As US policy and that of the theless, we think that most of them the world’s largest corporations latest PSNB and overall debt fig- The other reasons are a mix- world is going to have to get mov- they point out that technology ECB and BoJ head in different di- have made substantial progress in continue to pay virtually nothing ures will be used by the government, ture of ideology and vested inter- ing pretty quickly. The Greens are shares could change depending on rections, that should translate to a adjusting their balance sheets and in corporation tax. Last year Face- and their echo chambers in the me- ests. Witness the headlines and merely making the point that if the their cost curves in coming years. higher US dollar. that a classic EM crisis is unlike- book doubled its UK sales to £105 dia, as a justification to demand even commentary that will surely ap- world wants to meet these targets, o "This is mostly a healthy de- ly," Mr Hatzius said. million, while reporting losses of deeper cuts to “finish the job.” This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. TUESDAY . NOVEMBER 24, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES

Bolly stars bring LOS ANGELES: Hollywood sing- er Justin Bieber serenaded his their ‘A’ game for a big, former girlfriend Selena Gomez in I’m a really a hotel bar with songs including My girl and his hit song Sorry. fat, Indian wedding They were spotted at the big deewana Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills where Bieber crooned for the of Umer former Disney star, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Shareef: Bieber is ‘never going to stop loving’ Gomez Johnny Lever An Instagram user spotted the interaction and posted some vid- eos. She also posted a picture, tak- en by Gomez of her and some friends with Bieber and revealed the singer couldn’t have been nicer.Bieber and Gomez last split up in October 2014 after almost four years of on and off dating. Bieber, who dropped his new al- bum Purpose in mid-November, has been on an apology tour of sorts, attempting to gain back ‘be- liebers’ after scandalous behaviour that included an arrest. The singer admitted that three tracks from his new album were about his relationship with Gomez While we can't always count on this year. The upcoming entrepre- and told Ellen DeGeneres in a re- KARACHI: “Assalam-o-Alaikum marriages to last, what we can rely neur turned actress opted for an cent interview that there was a sahib!” Comics world over have on is some great wedding fashion. unconventional Gauri & Nainika chance at the romance being rekin- this one common trait that makes As high fashion Indian design- gown for the sangeet. dled. them what they are — they can er Masaba Gupta got hitched to White is evidently the colour “I think we’re both just on our wear your shoes. Even before I producer Madhu Mantena, her of the season and white and gold, own journeys, figuring ourselves could pose any questions, veteran celeb friends put their best foot the combo. out,” Bieber said. “And once Bollywood actor and comedian forward in the sartorial minefield. Who knew sweet little Mira we’ve figured ourselves out, we Johnny Lever caught me off-guard. Alia Bhatt doesn't repeat Rajput Kapoor has a tattoo? could maybe come together and His adroit responses and first-rate clothes...or her hair. The young star Trust the queen aka Kangana make an awesome duo,” said Bie- knowledge of Pakistani TV, come- sizzled in an ivory Abu Jani Sand- Ranaut to bring some old school ber. dy and society in general, proved eep Khosla ensemble, paired with glam to the roster. why this man was able to define larger than life earrings. Statement Is that a faux bob we spot or Indian comedy over an illustrious earrings were all the rage. Pernia did she actually take the plunge The ‘Dilwale’ career spanning decades. The state- Qureshi's Outhouse earrings are on and chop off her gorgeous untame- ment holds weight when put into perspective with Johnny’s career. our wish list for wedding season able mane? who wear He cemented his position as a must-have for almost every Bol- their hearts on lywood project that was conceived during the 90s. The decade saw the their sleeves three Khans — Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan — emerge and own literally everything Indian film was about. While the three embodied finesse, perfection- ism, body ideals and looks, there was Johnny embodying everything the three Khans weren’t. With his semi-mullet and multiple avatars, Well after a small hiatus dimpled Johnny became Bollywood’s true beauty Preity is back in buzz. But mascot. The ‘Dilwale’ who wear this time not because of some their hearts on their sleeves “I was wrong or controversial reason, rath- there in almost 85 per cent of the er this time its reports about her films during those days. No mat- getting hitched to her alleged US ter what the genre, producers used based beau Gene Goodenough. to say that they want me in their Now call it the impact of films,” he recalls, during an exclu- weather or whatever you want to sive conversation with The Express but after this buzz shared by our Tribune. Then a time came when Johnny learnt to say no. “I rea- Khabroo birdie don't know why lised that I had done enough work we feeling compelled to say that to gain recognition with the peo- this is `season of getting hitched` ple. Hence I got selective with my for all those who are related to roles. I only chose those that ap- cricket in any form. Earlier it was, pealed to me.” Over the years, the Bhajji, the turbanator, then it was KARACHI: As Bollywood fans unsung star has somewhat sunk sixer king, Yuvi and now it's Pre- the world over await the release of into the horizon. “It’s a natural ity the proud owner of Kings XI Dilwale with bated breath, the progression … before me, it was Punjab. If reports are to be be- film’s makers have revealed a little Asrani sir. Someone had to come lieved then they suggest THAT something for them to revel in. after me and now there are actors after parting her ways from long in early 2016. Though Preity has According to a press release, di- such as Paresh Rawal, Boman Ira- time beau Ness Wadia, Preity has rector Rohit Shetty and team re- ni and Rajpal Yadav,” he adds. Al- denied all such reports so far, but most a decade ago, Johnny slowly moved on to hold Gene's hand. As sources close to actress have re- cently unveiled the trailer of the per reports it was Gene only who film, with the film’s entire cast began to fade away from his own vealed that she is all set to fly off muse. “I didn’t want to be the ka- stood by Preity's side, when she to US in January. Well after seeing present to rejoice over the occa- sion. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, bab mein haddi and eat into other was passing through a rough patch this latest development in Preity's while being at loggerhead with Ness who have long been lauded for people’s careers.” That time has life we would like to give her our now gone. Comedy has evolved in Wadia. If reports are something to their onscreen chemistry, especial- heartiest wishes, after all it's al- ly in the blockbuster Dilwale Dul- Indian cinema and there are ample go by then they also suggest that ways "GOODENOUGH" to see people shouldering it. Yet, no one Preity will be exchanging rings with hania Le Jayenge, will once again any of Bollywood's sinewy per- star opposite each other in a film has been able to replace Johnny Gene, who is a financial analyst, formers settling down in her life. that promises to be a family enter- the mimic, the cruel Gabbar Singh tainer. who wouldn’t even give you a SRK considers Dilwale a chance to catch your breath during “wonderful filmmaking experi- the fits of laughter he’d invoke in ence” and hopes the team’s efforts you. At the age of 65, he is still on will bear fruit. “I’ve never enjoyed top of the game whose rules he myself this much while shooting authored in India. Laughter thera- for a film. Right from reuniting with py: Saad Haroon pokes at issues Kajol after a long gap to shooting so dirty, it makes you laugh heavy-duty action sequences, it Johnny will next be seen in Rohit was all a delight,” he said. Kajol Shetty’s Dilwale, playing the role feels the film is extremely special, of a desperate thief-cum-pickpock- not just for what it offers but also et who befriends Raj (Shah Rukh) because of the people she has after the latter rescues him from a worked with. “I had a great time public mauling when he is caught working on the film, especially red-handed. Terming his character with Shah Rukh and, of course, in the film as his best role so far, Rohit. I think everybody will have Johnny said Dilwale is also spe- a great time watching it, just as we cial for him because it reunites him had a great time making it,” she with his old friend and collabora- shared. Dilwale trailer is out and tor Shah Rukh after a gap of al- not everyone’s loving it Also grac- most 12 years. Crediting their chem- ing the event were actors Varun istry to Shah Rukh’s charisma and Dhawan and Kriti Sanon. Featur- screen presence, he shares how his ing onscreen romances between co-star tends to bring the best out actors both old and new, the film of him. “Even my comic timing be- offers a diverse mix. “Dilwale is a Actress Sofia Vergara and filmmak- Thursday night, according to a mother down the aisle on her big comes impeccable when I am coming together of all generations. er Joe Manganiello are gearing up source. The pair were seated for day. working alongside him.” But the It’s the biggest family film ever for their wedding weekend at the dinner with family and friends. Other family and friends have Shah Rukh he had once known is made in Indian cinema. And I feel Palm Beach in Florida. Vergara kept things casual, already begun making their way to no more the same. He has climbed lucky to be a part of it,” said Varun The couple was spotted at the donning stone-washed jeans and a Florida for the wedding. to the top and is today the unpar- of Student of the Year fame. Breakers Palm Beach resort on white tank top for the evening, Vergara's "Modern Family" alleled ruler of the industry. “I was He shared how thrilled he was Thursday night, the same hotel while Manganiello was spotted co-stars Ariel Winter and Jesse a bit nervous because during this to be roped in for a film helmed by where they will tie the knot on sporting a short haircut. Tyler Ferguson, as well as her cous- whole time he has gone straight to Rohit and featuring superstars. Sunday, reports etonline.com. The couple were joined by in, Nando Vergara, have posted the top of Bollywood and is now “I’ve always been a big Rohit Sh- Vergara and Manganiello ar- Vergara's 23-year-old son, Mano- photographs on Instagram while its Mount Everest. When we etty fan. But I never expected to rived at the hotel restaurant on lo, who will reportedly walk his making their way to Palm Beach. started out, he used to be Shah do a Rohit Shetty film with Shah Rukh bhai to me but now he has Rukh sir and Kajol ma’am. They’re become King Khan.” amazing actors and to work with Johnny is quick to add that Shah them is something no one has done Asha Bhosle part of BBC 100 Women 2015 Rukh is still the same humble man in my generation,” he stated. he had befriended years ago. “Shah Not Cool: Shah Rukh Khan Renowned Indian singer Asha Bh- list, reported IANS. Established Rukh bhai created such a wonder- toys with a million hearts osle made it to BBC’s list of 100 enterpreneurs such as Smriti Nga- ful work environment, not just for Kriti, who made her Bolly- most inspirational women, BBC pal (sign-language interpreter) as me but also the younger lot such wood debut opposite Tiger Shroff 100 Women 2015, announced on well as women rights campaigners as Varun Dhawan and Varun Shar- in Heropanti, said the film has been Wednesday, reported BBC News. such as Mumtaz Shaikh are among ma. He was constantly giving us Coldplay frontman Chris Marin tant part in our lives," Martin said, nothing short of a great learning Best known for her songs In others included in the list. Every feedback on ways to improve our has revealed that his ex-wife Gw- while adding that he is trying to experience for her. “I feel blessed Aankhon Ki Masti from Umrao year, BBC selects 100 women performances.” Would have never yneth Paltrow will feature in the the learn "the value of every hu- to have gotten such a big opportu- Jaan and Abhi Na Jaao Chhor Kar from across the world, from influ- cast Moin Akhtar in my film: An- band's new album "A Head Full of man." "Inclusiveness is the key nity so soon in my career. Now from Hum Dono, the inclusion ential world leaders in politics, sci- war Maqsood The environment Dreams" along with his present thing, and it all comes from that that we have put up the first look, added to her already long list of ence and entertainment to women hasn’t always remained wonder- girlfriend Annabelle Wallis, who 'Guest House' poem," he added. I can’t wait for Dilwale to release. accolades received during an illus- who are less known but inspira- ful for Johnny. During the relative- will join him on one song. Among others set to be fea- I truly wish all our efforts pay off trious career. trepreneurs under the age of 30 and tional. “We are proud of all 100 ly lean years of his career when According to The Wall Street tured on the record were the former upon the release of the movie.” Bhosle has featured among the inspiring women over the age of women. Over the last two years, Bollywood was no more depen- Journal, the actress' vocals will couple's two children, who along Content with the buzz Dil- A-listers and attained the 16th 80 who have taken their stories of we’ve given more time and space dent on the supplier of its chief appear on "Everglow" which the with other band members' friends wale has generated so far, Rohit spot. Meanwhile, tennis player success to the world with their on our platforms to stories and is- ingredient, he even tried his luck publication describes as "a ballad and family will be singing in choir. said, “After the great response we Sania Mirza attained the 63rd rank dedication and hard work. Asha sues that affect women wherever with Reema Khan’s Love Mein about a relationship's enduring In addition to the names men- got from our association with on the list for her win in both the Bhosle – Amazing Grace Oscar- they are in the world. The list is a Ghum. The veteran comedian has spark," reports aceshowbiz.com. tioned above, the record will have Chennai Express, Mr Khan and I Wimbledon and US Open cham- winning Hollywood actor Hilary way of appreciating the hard work been a strong proponent of cultur- "Everyone who got asked to contributions from Noel Gallagh- wanted to gift something special pionships which were held earlier Swank and Sudanese supermodel done by women,” shared 100 al exchange across the barbed line sing on our album has an impor- er of Oasis and Merry Clayton. to our audience.” this year. The list features 30 en- Alek Wek are both included in the Women season Editor Fiona Crack. of control. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. TUESDAY . NOVEMBER 24, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES

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DUBAI: A meeting between heads diplomacy for now Earlier, Mano- of India and Pakistan's cricket har told The National newspaper boards took place on Sunday, with that India have not received a re- ESPNcricinfo reporting that Sri ply from the PCB on a proposal Lanka is believed to have come up to play the matches in India. “We as a possible neutral venue for the want to play in India. That is the bilateral series between the two thing,” Manohar said. “Present- cricketing giants. ly, we gave an option to Pakistan The primary purpose of the asking them whether they will meeting between Shaharyar Khan come to India. Pakistan was to get and newly-elected president of the back to me, they haven't got back Board of Control for Cricket in to me. So I don't know what is the LONDON: Novak Djokovic put a modest celebration, Djokovic ka in the French Open final. Not proved largely impenetrable, but ovic the break and from there the India (BCCI) Shashank Manohar position." The PCB chief main- the finishing touch to a magnifi- walked back to his chair and wrote only that but he won a record six for the odd flash of Swiss magic world number one never looked was to break a deadlock on the tained his team will not travel to cent season by beating Roger Fed- “And now for vacation” in Serbi- Masters Series crowns and reached that had his large red and white fan back. The clinical Djokovic teased holding of a bilateral cricket series India and would play the series in erer 6-3 6-4 to win the ATP World an on a camera lens. How he de- 15 consecutive finals after losing club chanting their approval. “Ob- Federer into a volley error on set comprising five matches: three the UAE, as agreed under the Tour Finals on Sunday for the fifth serves one. The 28-year-old has to Ivo Karlovic in the Doha quar- viously sitting here with this tro- point in the ninth game to move ODIs and two Twenty20Is be- Memorandum of Understanding time in his career. The Serbian un- stomped through the season to ter-finals at the start of the year. phy alongside me, I couldn't ask ahead. tween India and Pakistan. The (MoU) signed last year. Khan said derlined his complete dominance leave his rivals trailing in his wake He ended the year with an 82-6 for a better finish of the season. ederer, bidding for a record- meeting which took place at the a final decision on the series will of men's tennis with another im- -- securing the year-end world num- win loss record -- half of those “This season definitely stands out. extending seventh title at the year- International Cricket Council only be taken by the Pakistani maculate display to become the ber one ranking weeks before the defeats coming against Federer, I can't say I expected it, not at all. ender, was staring at the abyss (ICC) headquarters on the invita- government. The series is one of first player in the year-ending tour- London finale. He won three of the including Tuesday's 7-5 6-2 group But I always gave my best, and when he trailed 3-4 0-40 in the sec- tion of Manohar, was also attend- six agreed between the PCB and nament's 46-year history to tri- year's four grand slams, beating the stage defeat by the Swiss that I'm always asking from myself the ond set but escaped with five ed by English Cricket Board chief BCCI under a Memorandum of umph four times in a row. Federer evergreen Federer in the Wimble- snapped his 23-match winning most.” Federer's chances were straight points. Djokovic was un- Giles Clarke and Pakistan Cricket Understanding signed last year brought the tournament to a close don and U.S. Open finals to take streak and three-year unbeaten run fleeting. He had the first break relenting though and wore his op- Board (PCB) Executive Commit- when PM Manmohan Singh-led in anti-climactic fashion with a his career haul to 10, and would indoors. With the stakes raised, point in the second game but ponent down with one brutal rally tee head Najam Sethi. Both and government gave its go-ahead for double-fault, although not as much have celebrated the rarest of 'cal- though, the 34-year-old Federer fluffed a forehand into the net. In two games later, sealing victory India and Pakistan have voiced re- the series. Later the BCCI said it as a year ago when he pulled out endar year slams' had it not been made far too many errors on Sun- the next game a near-identical fore- when a Federer second serve sailed luctance on playing the series at will have to get permission from of the final with back injury. After for an inspired Stanislas Wawrin- day while Djokovic's defences hand found the net to give Djok- long. each other's home. According to the their new Modi-led government ICC's schedule, Pakistan are to for the said series. But the current host India in the UAE for a full strained political situation with tour comprising two Tests, five regular ceasefire violations from No pro blem w ith Jo se: H azard ODIs and two T20Is later this year. both sides and cancellation of talks Read: BCCI proposes limited-over between the security advisers of best manager. He is the best man- series with Pakistan in India But the two countries in August had ager for Chelsea and we hope we India has ruled out the option of left the series in serious doubt. If can win a lot of trophies together. playing in the UAE despite Paki- it does go ahead it would be the "Maybe not this season because it stan's insistence. Pakistan has been first between the two countries will be difficult, but next season hosting teams in the UAE for years since 2007. India called off most and on." due to security threats in its own sporting fixtures between the ri- Eden Hazard (right) looked territory, but so far India has not vals after the 2008 Mumbai at- somewhere close to his brilliant made clear the reason for its reluc- tacks, which it says were planned best against Norwich on Saturday tance to play there. Khan said the by militants in Pakistan. The two Eden Hazard (right) looked some- meeting with Manohar had been countries played a bilateral series where close to his brilliant best "fruitful". “We had a fruitful meet- when Misbah-ul-Haq and compa- against Norwich on Saturday Haz- ing in which Sethi was there, Clar- ny toured India for a short limit- ard is mystified by his struggles at ke was there as facilitator, it was a ed-overs series (comprising three the start of the campaign, adding: fruitful meeting and the decision is ODIs and two Twenty20s) in "I didn't start the season well. "I that Clarke will brief the media to- Dec-Jan 2012-13. Pakistan won morrow,” Khan told media. “We the ODI series 2-1 while the T20 tried to find out why, but I don't have also decided that there will rubber ended in 1-1 stalemate. know. "Sometimes you don't be no further briefing. I am not in a Pakistan last played a full series Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has term, claiming just their fourth know, you have to keep going. I position to say more than this." in India in 2007 while India last dismissed the idea that he has a League win when they beat Nor- gave everything in training, and on Also read: Nisar rules out cricket toured Pakistan in 2006. problematic relationship with wich 1-0 on Saturday. It has been the pitch when I played. "I hope I manager Jose Mourinho. suggested that Hazard's relation- can get a lot of form and try to And the Belgium international ship with Mourinho has deterio- help the team win games." Jose has hinted that he intends to re- rated and even that he may be an- Mourinho says that his Chelsea main at Stamford Bridge for the gling for a transfer to Real Madrid. team played well in their 1-0 home Chr ist m a s cr a ck - foreseeable future. The 24-year- I don't have a problem with him... win over Norwich on Saturday old won a host of individual He is the best manager for Chelsea Jose Mourinho says that his awards after a superb 2014/15 and we hope we can win a lot of Chelsea team played well in their er a t K em p t o n campaign, during which he helped trophies together. But, when asked 1-0 home win over Norwich on DUBAI: Flexing her muscles in petition held for the first time in Chelsea to Premier League and if there was an issue with the man- Saturday Hazard looked far more defiance of the Gulf's conservative Dubai. Musawi and a Jordanian Capital One Cup glory. However, ager, Hazard said: "I heard a lot of like his old self against Norwich, cultural stereotypes, bodybuilder woman were the only Arab female he has struggled to recapture that things about this but no, every- when he was deployed as the cen- Haifa Musawi has lost all hope of bodybuilders at the event. She is form this season and the Blues have thing is good with him. "I don't tral playmaker, rather than in his pumping iron for Bahrain so now now seeking a pro-card so she can also been poor in relation to last have a problem with him, he is the is looking elsewhere for recogni- take part in professional competi- more usual left-wing role. tion. The 32-year-old began work- tions around the world and join the ing out a decade ago after finding a International Federation of Body- personal trainer to help her over- building and Fitness. But Musawi come obesity – a widespread prob- cannot represent Bahrain or any I began ho ur to o fast: Wiggin s lem in the oil-rich region. “I had a other countries in the Gulf, where problem with obesity and I used there is no national bodybuilding to like bodybuilding,” says team to represent for women, let Musawi, a square-jawed woman alone competitions to enter. Bahr- with curly hair pulled back in a aini female bodybuilder and per- tight ponytail. As a young girl, she sonal trainer Haifa al-Musawi has would seek out publications with several certificates from interna- Willie Mullins says he is confident very healthy at the moment and articles and pictures about body- tional fitness and bodybuilding Vautour will raise his game for as they say class is permanent and building. Bahraini bodybuilder associations. — AFP Bahraini fe- what he expects to be a "cracker of form is temporary," he said on Haifa al-Musawi came sixth in the male bodybuilder and personal a King George" at Kempton on Sunday morning. "I think the horse physique category of the Interna- trainer Haifa al-Musawi has sev- Boxing Day. Last season's stun- was sheer class yesterday. Paddy tional Natural Bodybuilding Asso- eral certificates from international ning JLT Novices' Chase winner is enjoying being on him and we're ciation championships. — AFP fitness and bodybuilding associa- was long odds-on to make a suc- enjoying having him riding too. Bahraini bodybuilder Haifa al- tions. — AFP cessful reappearance in Saturday's "Just watching it, it was unreal. Musawi came sixth in the physique In October she plans to travel Stella Artois 1965 Chase at Ascot, He was supreme yesterday. "I saw category of the International Nat- to Portugal to obtain residency and but made hard work of beating Ptit him here at 7 o'clock. The morn- ural Bodybuilding Association represent the European country, Zig. Mullins told At The Races: ing sun was shining in his stable championships. — AFP “At that with the help of her Portuguese "It was great to win. He jumped a and he was a happy boy. He trot- age, I didn't have the experience or trainer Andreia Sousa. “This is my little left, but I haven't had a chance ted out fine. We'll lead him out in a know how to become a bodybuild- dream and I want to fulfil it,” says to chat with Ruby (Walsh) about moment for a pick of grass and er,” she recalls. “It wasn't easy... Musawi. “If Portugal offers me my it yet. "Maybe it was just fitness, then he'll have the day off." Fast, bodybuilding for women in our dream, then why not? But I hope he was taking on race-fit horses secure racing tickets: Exclusive society is rare.” But “I was at the to represent Bahrain” one day. and he had to travel to England and racing offers near you Tizzard was gym every day and to me it was ‘Changed my life’ Cousa, who has that's hard to do for your first run. asked whether he felt that the track more important than anything been Musawi's trainer for more "He didn't look as good as peo- at Kempton might not play to his else”. Musawi's family encouraged than a year, says that “as an ath- ple might have hoped that he could strengths. "I don't think I've ever her efforts to shed weight and de- lete I can understand the passion” be, but I think he'll improve." Vau- thought that," he said. "I don't spite worrying about the supple- and that it is “worthwhile to go on Sir Bradley Wiggins' new book, all the initial questions - how will easy you can think about other things. tour is set to meet the likes of Bet- think he's ever been like he is now. ments she took as part of her train- stage”. My Hour, was released on Thurs- you feel? How will you manage it? - My mind isn't wavering - yet - and fair Chase winner Cue Card and He looked all over the winner once ing programme, she said “they fi- “I think Haifa has a lot of tal- day. It is a personal, behind-the- are being answered. 'Yes, I'm feeling my legs are fresh. I'm just control- possibly Gold Cup hero Co- at Kempton when he stopped nally accepted” what she was do- ent and ... possibilities,” says scenes account of his attempt to pretty good here, the bike feels good, ling the pace, but I'm having to make neygree in the Christmas show- [two years ago when second to ing. Ten years on, Musawi has sev- Sousa, who oversees Musawi's rig- break the iconic UCI Hour Record the position feels good, the crowd myself do it. I've got Heiko piece, and he added: "It's going to Silviniaco Conti] and that was eral certificates from international orous fitness regime and diet, and in London in June. In this first of are in, it's not too hot in here, I've Salzwedel, my trainer, standing by be a cracker of a King George." when we sort of spoke to Ben fitness and bodybuilding associa- acts as her manager. three extracts being published by got a good line, it feels fast, there's the trackside with my lap time on Tizzard, meanwhile, was also able Brain who did the wind operation tions and has been working as a While more and more Arab Sky Sports, Wiggins talks through no wind, all the doors must be shut, his computer, and that's my guide. to report that Cue Card had come and it might just have been trap- weights specialist in Dubai, where women are developing interest in the first few minutes of the chal- I can hear a girl shouting as I come After the first few laps, it starts to out of Saturday's Haydock victo- ping him a little bit then. Last she trains both men and women. the sport and some come to her, lenge... Wiggins attacked the into the back straight, I wonder if dawn on me: I'm lapping way faster ry in cracking form. "A lot of peo- spring he was dreadful, he just In June, she came sixth in the phy- mainly seeking weight-loss train- record at a sold-out Lee Valley my family are in the track centre, than the pace I should be riding. I've ple are making out that the trapped couldn't breathe. And it may then sique category of the International ing, many are still burdened by VeloPark Wiggins attacked the they must be, I saw them earlier.' gone out quite hard, compared to the epiglottis was stopping him [be- [in the 2013 race] have momen- Natural Bodybuilding Association “social restrictions”, says record at a sold-out Lee Valley I'm focused on the effort but it's standing starts I was doing in train- fore this season], but now he has tarily trapped for two strides and championships, a drug-free com- Musawi. VeloPark I'm out of the gate, and quite easy, and because the effort is ing on the track during the week. got his confidence back he's just then released itself. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. TUESDAY . NOVEMBER 24 . 2015-Qaus 03, 1394 H.S Vol:X Issue No:116 Price: Afs.15

FAIZABAD: A moderate earth- quake jolted parts of Afghanistan on Sunday night, destroying a number of houses in northeastern Badakhshan province, an official KABUL: Bitter over deadly at- said on Monday. Measuring 5.9 tacks on members of a splinter on the open-ended Richter scale, group, relatives of Taliban’s de- ceased supremo Mullah Omar are AT News Report the quake, which struck at around 10:45pm, was felt in the capital unlikely to take up leadership Kabul and some eastern provinc- positions in the movement’s new KABUL: The National Workers’ hierarchy. Omar’s son Yaqub Ho- Union of Afghanistan (NWUA) es of the country. The epicenter tak and brother Abdul Manan on Monday criticized the govern- of the quake lay in the Khalkhan have been offered memberships of ment for its failure to control in- village of Badakhshan’s Zibak dis- the Taliban’s military commission flation. Criticizing the government trict. The governor’s spokesman, and the powerful leadership coun- for its failure to launch crackdown Ahmad Navid Frotan, told Pajh- cil respectively, a Pakistani news- on hoarding to control rising com- wok Afghan News the quake had paper reported on Monday. A modities prices, the head of government to bring balance in damaged a number of houses. He former Taliban minister told The NWUA Marouf Qaderi said the salaries. He said that imbalance said damage to houses was report- Express Tribune Omar’s family authorities should formulate pol- in salaries is main reason of cor- ed from Zibak, Ishkashim, Wa- was shocked by recent attacks on icy to control the inflation. Speak- ruption so the government must khan, Shaghnan and Kasham dis- the dissidents — led by Muham- ing at a press conference here he follow the submitted draft to help tricts. But he was unaware of ca- mad Rasool and Mansoor Dadul- said that the government must people economically as well as sualties, saying more details mayoon Dehqan said a survey affected areas. October 26, a strong earthquake lah — in southern Zabul province. take steps to stabilize Afghani fight corruption in a better man- would be released later on. Natu- team comprising Agha Khan De- He said the team would survey rattled parts of Afghanistan, kill- Dozens of fighters were killed in against foreign currencies, adding ner. Meanwhile, residents of the ral Disaster Management Author- velopment Network (AKDN) and the houses destroyed and other ing 115 people and wounding 500 the infighting. Omar’s family, that increase in unemployment capital city said that the govern- ity Director Syed Abdullah Hu- Fox experts had been sent to the losses inflicted on people. On others. (Pajhwok) voicing deep shock over the as- rate, imbalance in salaries and price ment has deliberately allowed the saults, denounced the infighting as hike have put extra pressure over traders to control prices of the senseless. They were quoted as commodities. Abdul Ahad, a resi- calling the attacks fasad (mischief), public. “Although Afghan gov- not jihad (holy war). The daily ernment does not interfere in the dent of Kabul city, said that if the reported Mullah Mansoor’s com- market system, but hording and government monitor and control AT Monitoring Desk ported that 375 bags of diammo- DAP. The driver was taken into planted along roads and are a lead- manders were planning another fixing of prices is prohibited. So the market then inflation could be nium phosphate (DAP) were re- custody and sent to the Landi ing killer of civilians and troops in operation against Rasool and his the government must interfere in controlled. He said the control KABUL: Pakistan’s paramilitary covered from a loaded truck dur- Kotal jail for further investigation. Afghanistan. DAP and the ammo- supporters in Farah and Herat the market to stabilize prices of would stabilize prices of food forces claimed that it has seized ing a search at Torkham—Khyber The former president Hamid nium nitrate is used as the explo- provinces. Taliban’s shadow gov- the commodities across the coun- items, fuel and gas in the market. diammonium phosphate fertiliz- Agency. The truck driver belong- Karzai had banned fertilizers use sive component and manufactured ernor for Helmand Abdul Manan, try,” he added. Pointing to the He said the hoarders were tak- er, the main explosive used in Tal- ing to Nangarhar province was in Afghanistan because Taliban at two plants in Pakistan. The man- also known as Abdul Rahim imbalance in salaries, he said that ing advantage of the government’s iban bombs, at Torkham—Khy- carrying cement to Afghanistan. insurgents used it in homemade ufacturer has resisted efforts to Akhund, may spearhead the of- NWUA submitted a draft to the weakness every winter. ber Agency. Pakistani media re- The cements bags were full of bombs, which are most often control the flow into Afghanistan. fensive. (Pajhwok)

KABUL: Outspoken female law- source said the process to appoint confirmed to Pajhwok Afghan News LASHKARGAH: Taliban insur- maker Shukria Barakzai has been the lower house member from the legal process in her appointment gents have allowed schools to be appointed as Afghanistan ambas- Kabul as the ambassador to Nor- as the ambassador to Norway had reopened, months after they were sador to Norway, a source con- way was being finalised and she been completed and currently her closed due to insecurity in south- fided to Pajhwok Afghan News would be sent soon to that coun- documents had been sent to Norway ern Helmand province, an educa- on Sunday. The government try as Afghan envoy. Shukria also for approval. (Pajhwok) tion official said on Monday. Abdul Mateen Jafar, the pro- vincial acting education director, ALP commander, Pakistani doctor killed in Paktika told Pajhwok Afghan News 51 schools had been closed in central In ve s tigatio n h ad be e n o pe n e d in to th e killin g, but n o arre s ts co uld be m ade s o far parts of the province due to inse- curity, driving 31,000 students out SHARANA: Unknown gunmen gunned down on Monday morn- “Commander Abdul was very ac- he was killed by the Pakistani Tal- of school. However, he said the shot dead a local police commander ing in the provincial capital, Sha- tive person.” The Pakistani doc- iban.” Pakitka public health direc- Taliban had allowed schools in and a Pakistani doctor during sep- rana. He said an investigation had tor known as Punjabi doctor was tor Dr. Wali Gul confirmed the mur- areas under their control to be re- arate incidents in southeastern been opened into the killing, but shot dead by unknown gunmen in der of the Pakistani doctor. He said opened. The schools had been Paktika province, officials and res- no arrests could be made so far. Sarobi district on Sunday, a resi- the slain doctor had been operating closed in Lashkargah, Nad Ali, opening the rest of schools,” he they were not against education idents said on Monday. Paktika The assailants also took away the dent of the district, Zabihullah, in Sarobi district for the last four Greshk and Marja districts, he said. “We are happy over the re- and did not close the schools. police chief Brig. Gen. Zarawar slain commander’s vehicle. A resi- told Pajhwok Afghan News. “A years and before that he had been said, adding they would be re- opening of our schools,” a student “Taliban mean students, we Zahid told Pajhwok Afghan News dent of Sharana, Noor Khan, also letter found near his body says in Waza Khwa district. No group opened during the ongoing week. of eighth grade in Nad Ali, Burha- are supporters of schools, but the Afghan Local Police (ALP) confirmed the murder of Abdul the doctor was an agent of the has claimed responsibility for both “We are trying to reach an nuddin, said. A Taliban official, there are some other issues we are commander named Abdul was who controlled three ALP posts. Pakistani spy service that is why the incidents. (Pajhwok) understanding with Taliban on re- who wanted to be unnamed, said opposed to,” he said. (Pajhwok) This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF.