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KABUL: At least 26 Afghan National Army were killed and 13 others received injures in an attack carried out by the Taliban insurgents in southern Kandahar Officials at the Ministry of province, security officials said on Defence have criticized Pakistan Wednesday. over its “un-coordinated” military “26 Afghan soldiers killed and operation close to the Afghan 13 others wounded after the border and said that “Islamabad Taliban massively attacked is trying to push Haqqani Karzialai military base in Khakriz network and other insurgents into district of Kandahar province last Afghanistan.” Dawlat Wazizi, a night (Tuesday night,” Spokesman spokesman for the MoD said that for the Ministry of Defense, Gen. “Pakistan should target areas Dawlat Waziri told Afghanistan being monitored by U.S and Times. Moreover, the spokesman China and ones that the Afghan said that at least 80 Taliban government considered as a insurgents were killed and threat.” Pakistan launched a wounded in retaliation respond by military operation ten days ago - the Afghan security forces. Khyber-IV operation - close to Confirming the incident, Deputy the Afghan border “which was Spokesman for Ministry of supposed to be monitored by the Defense, Mohammad Radmanish U.S and China.” On Saturday, the said that delegation has been sent Pakistan Army announced that it to the district to have inquiry on had completed the first phase of the incident. “Situation is under Operation Khyber-IV in the control now. No fighting at the claiming to have killed 74 army and launched a number of offensives offensive, in April over 120 Afghan Rajgal area of Khyber Agency moment.” However, the Taliban number of weapons and vehicles in Kandahar and other parts of the soldiers were killed by the Taliban after gaining control of a key insurgent in statement confirmed were also destroyed. country, as well as deadly attacks attack in their base outside mountain top called Brekh Top. Former President, Hamid Karzai the attack on Karzialai camp, Taliban insurgents have in Kabul. As part of their spring Mazar-i-Sharif. Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the valley AT News Report Karzai said, adding that the increase associated with Brekh Top is now of the US soldiers would mean the cleared adding that the mountain KABUL: Former President, Hamid “increase of war”. The former top had been cleared on Friday Karzai, said he would oppose any president believes that Afghans night by the Special Services US strategy causing the increase discuss once again with the United Group (SSG). Pakistan’s ISPR of war and having the “message of States if the opportunity for peace said in a press release last week war” in his country. In an interview was provided. He added that that "the information about with the Voice of America’s Radio Afghans should assure the US that Operation Khyber-IV has been Ashna, the former president said they do not want to expel them shared (twice verbally and in that he would “stand” against the from their country, but want them writing) with Afghan Forces as increase of the US military in not to cause the killing of Afghans well as Resolute Support Afghanistan. “To bring peace in in their presence. Karzai expressed Mission”. But Waziri rejected the Afghanistan, we need to seriously willingness to peace, saying he claim and said that the operation follow the peace process and the would support any step that was “not coordinated with the US security pact would be useless concludes to peace in Afghanistan, Afghan government.” “This unless there is a clarification and “even if the step is taken by the operation is not coordinated with making measures about Pakistan,” US”. ...P2 Afghanistan. It was decided that we give Pakistan the target areas which need to be cleared,” he said. JALALABAD: Hundreds of A statement from the 201st WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): US the table together to determine In the meantime, a former 6 rebels killed, 3 children Taliban insurgents stormed the Selab Military Corps confirmed Secretary of State Rex Tillerson their future,” she said in response Afghan military official said that Want Waygal district of eastern that at round 300 insurgents believes that only talks can bring to a question on Afghanistan. “U.S and China should not be Nuristan province on Wednesday stormed the district. The militants lasting peace in Afghanistan, even But this does not mean careless over this operation.” injured in Paktika blasts morning, local officials said. faced strong resistance from as he acknowledges that military discounting the military option, “UN, NATO and U.S must ask Rahmatullah Rahmati, the security forces. Reinforcements option has key role to play in it, she said. “Of course, the military Pakistan why they launched this SHARANA: Six Taliban Mohammad Nasim Wajid said district’s administrative chief, told have reached the site. his spokesperson said Tuesday. option is a piece of it. But the operation arbitrarily,” Mohsen insurgents have been killed and schools were closed for summer Pajhwok Afghan News militants Eng. Abdullah, an inhabitant “One of the things that the Secretary of State is not going to Mukhtar, a former Afghan three children wounded in vacation and the injured children from Kunar, Laghman, and of the area, said clashes erupted Secretary (of State, Rex Tillerson) advocate or is not going to work military officer said. Mirza separate landmine explosions in might not be students. Separately, Nuristan staged attacks on the at 6:00am when the militants tried feels very strongly about is trying Mr. McMaster’s behalf or on Mohammad Yarmand, the former southeastern Paktika province, six militants were killed including town form four directions. to destroy a bridge connecting to get to a place where we can General Mattis’s behalf. That is deputy minister of interior said officials said on Wednesday. commanders and eight others were Governor Hafiz Abdul Nuristan and Kunar to thwart the have some sort of a peace process. their piece of it to decide at the that “they (Pakistan) have to stop Deputy police chief Col. wounded in a blast caused by their Qayyum said, on the basis of a arrival of reinforcements. That means actually sitting down Department of Defense and as the Madrassas. They must destroy Dadullah Khan Hotak told own landmine in Khariben area of tip-off, had alerted the security A Taliban spokesman, and talking with members of the National Security Advisor. Our the insurgency education centers Pajhwok Afghan News a land Yusufkhel district late on forces in advance. He added 10 Zabihullah Mujahid, said the Taliban and starting to facilitate piece of it to work on is more from and their teachers must be explosion injured three children in Tuesday night. He said the militants had been killed and fighters assaulted the district that kind of dialogue,” the State the diplomacy standpoint and punished. Their leader must be Sharan city bazaar on Wednesday landmine exploded when the rebel several others wounded. The centre, capturing three check- Department Spokesperson humanitarian assistance,” she handed over to Afghanistan.” morning. commanders were distributing fighters have retreated but heavy posts and inflicting casualties on Heather Nauert told reporters at said. Referring to the recent (TOLONews) However, education director explosives to fighters. clashes are still ongoing. several security personnel. her daily news conference. terrorist attacks in Afghanistan, “Ultimately, like in many Nauert said that the Taliban has situations in many other countries, become more dangerous and more military options or our military deadly and has been involved in strategy is not necessarily going the kinds of attacks that perhaps to win those countries and put previously they have not been peace back together. It’s part of involved with. “That remains a it. It’s part of it. But in the long major concern of ours,” she said. run, you have to bring both sides Nauert said that it is to the table or multiple sides to premature to say that the ..P2

AT News Report deny their right to life-saving health the clinics with the mediation of development activities in the Provincial Hospital in Metharlam care”, says Madeleine Jufors, SCA local communities, 20 clinics province”, Madeleine Jufors says. and 54 health clinics located KABUL: Upon repeated threats Country Director in Afghanistan. reopened, while 20 remain closed “The threats can thus have a throughout all districts of Laghman from armed opposition groups, the SCA in a statement said that on in the districts of Alishang, Alingar devastating effect on the residents province, serving about 460 000 Swedish Committee for June 7, 2017, armed opposition and Mehtarlam. Threats have of Laghman who will be the people. SCA is a neutral and Afghanistan (SCA) has been forced groups closed 40 clinics run by SCA increasingly been directed towards ultimate victims, and this is of impartial development organization, An official from the Independent to close 20 clinics and it’s Health in Laghman province, in an attempt some SCA staff, leading to the greatest concern to us”. SCA urges working along humanitarian Election Commission (IEC) on Management Office in Laghman to force SCA to do changes to unfortunate decision of closing the all parties to the conflict to follow principles for and with the people Wednesday said that the United province until further notice, the location and scope of clinics. SCA Health Management Office, the Humanitarian Law and the Geneva of Afghanistan for 35 years. 70 000 States and the European Union committee said on Wednesday. can however not do such changes, statement added. “Should the Convention by respecting the Afghan children go to schools run (EU) have pledged to provide “I am deeply concerned about as it is guided by national health threats escalate or be materialized, sanctity of clinics and medical staff by SCA and over two million Afghan financial aid for the next the impact this may have on about policies based on objective criteria not only will all Health services and safeguarding access for all to patients receive medical care each parliamentary and provincial half a million of children, women such as number of population. After have to be frozen but also our health services. Through the year in SCA run clinics and council elections in Afghanistan. and men in Laghman as it could several weeks of efforts to reopen education, disability and rural provincial office, SCA manages the hospitals. The international community has made a commitment to finance purchased for the commission are the next elections, said the IEC there now, and training will be spokesman Abdul Badi Sayyad. provided," said Sayyad. He said that the election According to the IEC, the election management body has also started commission will also start working working on a number of programs on the digitalization of the voter related to the elections including lists. However election SHARAN: Some women in Sharan. I don’t know about the ignoring the development of the Kashiwal Primary School, said: “I Women Affairs Director Bibi the training of employees and a monitoring groups and observers southeastern Paktika province situation in districts.” province. Paktika is the only am currently studying in sixth Hawa Khosiwal acknowledged no public awareness campaign. “The still have some doubt about the complain their daughters are She asked the government to province of Afghanistan where no class. After completing the sixth high school for girls existed in commission and the Afghan IEC’s ability to hold the elections deprived of higher education construct a girls’ high school in high school for girls exists, grade, I will have to discontinue Sharan and the authorities government have finalized the first next year. “There is the possibility because not a single high school Sharan so that some students according to her. my education as there is no high concerned had done nothing in phase of the elections, also the that every electoral district could for girls exists in the province. could continue their studies. Families living in Sharan were school here.” this regard. international donors have called face medium or high threats. Bakht Bibi, a resident of Besides the education conundrum, more interested in sending their She linked girls’ education to She said the issue had been for the e-voting system, the Government should ensure the Sharan, the provincial capital, told Paktika women also faced grave daughters and sisters to schools, the improved economic condition discussed with education officials, second phase of the process will security of the process from now Pajhwok Afghan News no health and domestic violence she said. But there was not a of families, saying well-off who promised constructing a start next week; we have invited so that the people can participate attention was being paid to girls’ issues. single high school in the provincial parents sent their children to well-equipped girls’ high school all chiefs of the ID and public in the elections,” said Sediqullah education. “No high school has Gul Maki, another resident, capital, she hastened to add. school but poor households could in the provincial capital. awareness campaign from the Tawhidi, a member of the electoral been constructed for girls in accused the government of Zarghoona, a student at not afford doing so. (Pajhwok) provinces; tablets which have been reform commission. THURSDAY . JULY 27, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES Airstrikes pound ISIS ASADABAD: Female prisoners office. “The presence of female more privileges beside salaries,” he from eastern Kunar province are attorneys helps in investigation of said. Provincial police chief Maj. hideouts in kept in jails in neighboring women inmates.” Jamaluddin, head Gen. Juma Gul Hemmat said 42 Nangarhar province for the lack of of the provincial judicial courts, female police performed in the required facilities. said there was woman judge or provincial police headquarters. Nangarhar Official says the transfer of defence lawyer in Kunar courts. Seven were sergeants and the rest female prisoners from Nangarhar to He said an NGO worked for were constables, he said of the Kunar for investigation is a women’s rights in Kunar but its policewomen. He said they were province of problematic process. employees were male. “The NGO able to recruit seven female police Prison officials provides help to violence-affected after they were encouraged by Mohammad Yousuf, deputy in women and defend their cases.” tribal elders and ulema. He said Afghanistan charge of Kunar jail, says they bring Women employees: female officers were in the female prisoners to Kunar from Due to local customs and passport office, courts, women’s Nangarhar when prosecutors want traditions, most women in Kunar affairs departments and the to investigate their cases and then decline to work in government governor’s house. “We have very the females are sent back to the jails. institutions, but the cultural good conditions for female police “It is a problematic process to bring restrictions issue has been so they can discharge their duty prisoners from one province for somehow resolved recently. Latifa, effectively,” Hemmat said. investigation to another and take executive director at women’s Kuanr women’s affairs back despite security threats on the affair department, said she joined faced, she said, adding a woman interest in government jobs,” prisons. Nangarhar Central Jail director, Sahla Babar, said violence way,” he said Yousuf said they had the department with the consent would never wish to work in office Samiullah said. “Women’s related head Abdul Wali Hesarak against women had increased in the nine policewomen in the past but of her family. “Initially some where only men worked. cases remain unaddressed and their confirmed Kunar female prisoners province and that women showed currently there was only one people talked about my decision, Tribal elders and people rights are violated due to absence were kept in Nangarhar jails. He no interest to work in government policewoman who attended the but now they have stopped,” she A tribal elder, Haji Shamsur of female officers in security and said there were no facilities for offices. “We have nine females in office once a week for searching of said. Latifa said she faced no issue Rahman, said women had no judiciary organs,” he added. Safar female prisoners in Kunar, our 14 member staff at the Several airstrikes were carried out prisoners. He said if the issue of the currently but in the beginning she interest in government jobs in Safi, a resident of Asadabad, the therefore they were shifted to women’s affairs department,” she on the hideouts of the militants lack of policewomen in Kunar was faced problems while coming to Kunar because of the absence of a capital of Kunar, said women did Nangarhar. Kunar governor’s said. Babar asked the government affiliated with the Islamic State of resolved, there would be no need office. Ilhamia, another worker at proper working environment for not want to work in government spokesman, Abdul Ghani to increase jobs for women in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group for keeping Kunar female prisoners the women’s affairs department, them. He said women refused to offices against a meager salary. Musamim, said women did not government organs. She said there in eastern Nangarhar province of in Nangarhar jails. said she faced opposition from her work in government offices Government officials show interest to join police ranks was no female judge or prosecutor Afghanistan, the local security Judiciary officials: family and in laws when she joined because they feared male colleagues Kunar Central Jail’s deputy due to cultural and traditional in Kunar and women hardly authorities said Wednesday. Abdul Ahad Haidari, head of the the government job 13 years ago. would harass them and take their chief Col. Mohammad Yousuf said restrictions. followed their cases. A religious At least eight ISIS insurgents appellant attorney’s office, said She said she felt no worries after photos on mobile phones. they could not keep female He said they preferred scholar, Mualvi Obaidullah Bahari were killed during the airstrikes there were no exclusive posts for her husband allowed her to work. Samiullah, a resident of Sirkani prisoners in the jail and had to shift recruitment of educated women in said Islam ordered good treatment which were carried out amid female attorneys and the number of Muslima, a student of the Kunar district, said women should be them to Nangarhar. He said there police, but no woman had so far and prevention of violence against ongoing operations by the ground female defense lawayers was University, said women’s aware about their rights because were no female police or inmates requested to serve in the area. women. “Islam says education is forces. insufficient. He said the Attorney education level was low in Kunar they had the same rights as men. in Kunar. Sixteen women have been “Some women work in mandatory for men and women. The provincial police General Officer (AGO) had and thus they were denied jobs. “Women feel they are sentenced to different jail terms in educational and health sectors, but Illiteracy is the reason of violence commandment in a statement introduced one female attorney The cultural and traditional controlled by their fathers and Kunar over the past six years and they do not want to work in other against females in our society”, she confirmed the airstrikes were officer to the Kunar attorney’s curbs were other problems women husbands so they do not express all of them are held in Nangarhar fields despite they can receive said. (Pajhwok) carried out in Mamand Dara area of Achin, pounding the hideouts of the terror group. The statement further added Will opposes any US . . . that several light and heavy Negotiations 2 health weapons belonging to the terror group were also destroyed during ..P1 He said that Pakistan come basic solution. the operations. out from the wrong circle it has He called on President Ghani alone can bring peace o fficials abducted The local residents and created for its and Western and the chief executive to work security personnel involved in the interests in Afghanistan and do not hard for uniting the people and the operations did not suffer any go ahead for its own destruction. government authorities. to Afghanistan: US in Jaw zjan casualties during the operations, the The former president also “We cannot manage ..P1 State Department is bureau? Are you shutting down police commandment added. opposed any “coalition” in government by division, optimistic about peace process that bureau? Are you shutting SHEBERGHAN: Security officials unknown location, he added. In the meantime, the Afghanistan, saying that the dismissing or replacing officials. with the Taliban. “But when we down the global office of in northern Jawzjan province on Kahzad said efforts were Nangarhar police said at least two current political system is facing We should have honesty in can get to the point where we whatever, whatever?” All of those Wednesday confirmed Taliban underway to rescue the abducted Taliban insurgents were killed or disorder, referring to the newly governance and should encourage might be able to help facilitate functions will still remain here at abducted two senior health officials officials but no development has wounded after ambushing the formed coalition by senior people for unity and solidarity,” along with Afghanistan to get the State Department. That is not from Sheberghan-Mazar-i-Sharif taken place so far. Public Health Afghan security forces in Mamand politicians who are also parts of Karzai told the Radio Ashna. people to sit down and talk changing,” she said. highway. 1st Lt. Niamatullah Director Faridon Habib was Dara area. the government. He, however, supported what together, then that would “A different person may Kahzad, Jawzjan crime branch unaware about the incident but said The anti-government armed Regarding the first vice he called “the national parties”, certainly be a step in the right handle it. In some instances, it chief, told Pajhwok Afghan News the nature of the abduction should militant groups including the president, Abdul Rashid Dostum, saying that he would support the direction. Until then, we will may get combined with an existing Dr.Yaseen and Khal Mohammad be investigated by security organs. Taliban insurgents and ISIS he said that the case should be ‘Mehwar-e-Mardom’ (People’s continue to support our Afghan bureau. That doesn’t mean that were abducted by the Taliban when Taliban spokesman Zabihullah militants have not commented investigated in the light of law, but Orbit) party formed by his cabinet partners,” she said. the priority goes away and that they were on their way from Mujahid rejected the abduction of regarding the reports so far. Both added that “the US ambassador members, though he was not part The State Department doesn’t mean that the functions the Taliban insurgents and ISIS spokesperson refuted reports that of that job or its duties will go Mazar-i-Sharif to Sheberghan City, health officials by the Taliban and doesn’t have the right of of the party. the provincial capital. He said the said the group did not target health militants are actively operating in interference”. “I would strongly support any the Trump Administration has away. I want to be very clear closed down the Office of the about that. There’s been a lot of incident took place at around officers. He, however, said some of the remote districts of Karzai also touched the Loya national party that is formed with Special Representatives for reporting on that. Those 9:00pm today (Wednesday). The sometimes armed criminals kidnap Nangarhar province as counter- Jirga (Grand Assembly), saying if the aim of unity among the Afghanistan and Pakistan. “I functions will still remain here at Taliban took the two health official government officials and then the terrorism operations are underway the ground is not paved for the people,” the former president know people are obsessed with, the State Department,” Nauert to Qamsae village with their vehicle responsibility was charged on to clear the areas from their elections, the Jirga would be the concluded. “Are you shutting down this said. and then transfer them to an Taliban. (Pajhwok) activities and presence. (KP) ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN Ministry of ENERGY& WATER (Project Coordination Unit) IrrigationRestorationand Development Project NATIONALCOMPETITIVEBIDDING Invitation for Bids (IFB) For Procurement of Works for Rehabilitation of Mahala & Saidan Canal Irrigation Scheme Phase-II works IFB No: MEW/PCU/IRDP/K-249/Kabul/NCB Date: 26-July- 2017 1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in Development Business published on 11 January 2011. 2. The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Ministry of Energy & Water has received a grant from theInternational Development Associationtoward the cost of Irrigation Restoration and Development Projecttoward the cost of Irrigation Restoration and Development Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to payments under the Contract for the Sub project given in para 3 below. 3. The Project Coordination Unit, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Energy & Water, now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the Rehabilitation of Mahala & Saidan Canal Irrigation Schemes Phase-II (Rehabilitation of weir structure, Construction of Social Structure) in Istalif district of Kabul province as per designs drawings, Technical specifications and Bill of Quantity. MEW/PCU/IRDP/H-519/Herat/NCB The construction period is 16 months which includes slack period of 4 months for flood/adverse weather conditions and resolving community/farmers needs/disputes etc. 4. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits,dated January 2011 and revised in July 2014 and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Bidding Documents. 5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Eng. 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Key ministry in Afghanistan looses experts in deadly blast The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, one of Afghanistan’s key ministries to lead the war-hit nation toward self-reliance and economic stability, says it has lost 15 of its employees, most of them university graduates and master A £25 million pound sterling ($32 board have resigned because the degree holders, in the deadly blast million USD) project by the independency of an independent in Kabul on Monday. MERGENCY British government has been organization is affected by a The ministry spokesman E suspended due to alleged government official who sought to Abdul Qadeer Mufti said the CALLS "interference" by government interfere,” said Qadeer Bahman, institution had investedtime and officials into the activities of a non- head of the Afghanistan money into the employees. government organization – Harakat International Chamber of According to him, most of those Police Afghanistan Investment Climate Commerce. Commenting on this killed in the explosion worked in Facility. issue, the Finance Ministry key departments of the Ministry Members of Harakat board, spokesman Ajmal Hameed of Mines and Petroleum.At least 100 - 119 including Karim Khuja, head of Abdulrahimzai denied interference 40 people were killed and many Roshan Telecommunication in the activities of the organization others were wounded in the Company, Tamim Samiee, David by the MoF. However, he said the Taliban-claimed car bombing in Hospitals Krechpton, Simon White and ministry would favor the Kabul.From the 15 officials, Najiba FMIC Hospital Sanzar Kakar resigned after appointment of a woman. “The Hussaini and Abbas, two victims posting a statement on the Harakat selection of the CEO of Harakat is of Monday's attack,had master Behind Kabul Medical website. the authority of the organization degrees, 13 of them had bachelor University: “We have recently witnessed (Harakat); the Ministry of Finance degrees. “Two women were among 0202500200 direct interference and pressure does not have any role in it. And if them (the employees). All were +9 3 (0 ) 7 9 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 from external Afghan sources we were asked to have a role in the professional employees of the seeking to undermine our appointment of the selection (of ministry. (With this loss) we are independence,” Harakat said on the organization), we would have now faced with lack of experts. It Rabia-i-Balkhi Hospital their website. “Continuing under supported one of an experienced will be difficult for us to fill this Pule Bagh-e- Umomi this interference would mean and educated woman according to gap,” the spokesman said. Saamara compromising the values that we the policies of the Afghan was one of dozens of civilians who 070263672 are so thoroughly committed to. government,” he said. lost their lives in the explosion. She Thus, we have no alternative other Harakat is in its second phase was the mother of five children and than to resign and to give Harakat and the new funding was pledged worked at a private company. She Khairkhana Hospital partners the opportunity to re- last year to help boost businesses died when she was on her way to 0799-321007 evaluate.” in Afghanistan and ease the work. “I want my mother. Why The board of Harakat recently environment for both domestic and should I lose her in this way?” 2401352 appointed a new Chief Executive international investments through Board members of Harakat Afghanistan Investment Climate Facility resigned en masse citing asked Shekiba, daughter of Officer - a move that was reforms in procedures and legal direct interference and pressure from external Afghan sources. Saamara. She was the only bread challenged by the transitional CEO affairs. winner in her family, Saamara’s Indira Gandhi Children Malalai Wassil, a former board The UK Embassy in Kabul relatives said.“It is too hard when member. has admitted that it has suspended TOLOnews. said: “Government has many other Afghanistan. The organization your mother is no more and even Hospital, Wazir Akbar Her complaints allegedly led the funding after the resignation of “The UK is committed to works to concentrate on. The works closely with government, you are not able to see her body,” to the resignation of the board and the board members. investment climate reform in organization (Harakat) is a good civil society and private sector said Sumayya, another daughter of Khan, Kabul 2301372 reportedly triggered an “Funding has been temporarily Afghanistan, to facilitate private organization in Afghanistan and partners across four key areas. Saamara. The blast took place at investigation by a DFID - suspended to Harakat following sector led growth. Harakat remains there is a need for a refocus on the Harakat follows on the about 6:45am local time after a Department For International the resignation of the members of a key delivery partner for our resumption of its activities at a successes of Harakat Afghanistan suicide car bomber targeted a bus Ibn-e- Seena Development - assigned third the Board. DFID takes allegations Afghanistan Investment Climate much needed time.” Investment Climate Facility, a carrying employees of the Pul-e-Artan, Kabul party auditor. and claims made against our Programme and we plan to resume Harakat Afghanistan program funded by the UK Ministry of Mines and Petroleum. The Swedish government is delivery partners seriously and will activity as soon as possible.” Investment Climate Program is a Department of International Three vehicles and 15 shops were 2100359 also a minor donor to Harakat. thoroughly investigate,” the Commenting on the report, non-profit organization working to Development (DFID) from 2009- also damaged in the attack, the “All members of the Harakat embassy said in an email sent to Sayed Jawed Andish, an investor, make it easier to do business in 2015.(TOLONews) Ministry of Interior said in a statement on Monday. Taliban has Wazir Akbar Khan accepted responsibility for the Hospital bombing, claiming that they had targeted a vehicle carrying Afghan 2301741, 2301743 intelligence officials. (TOLONews) Ali Abad Shahrara, Kabul Nimroz rejects 2100439

above 78 tons Malalai Maternity of imported Hospital chicken meat 2201377/ 2301743 By Ezzatullah Mehrdad intelligence officials have much the country contributed to region and with the Pakistan’s to blame each other and use mobs’ ZARANJ: Local officials on Banks trustworthy reports, American peace and stability of not only the game, peace remained believe to kill. The incident gives Tuesday said more than 78,000 along with NATO officials several region, but the whole world. unachievable dream for people of enough reason to believe that kilograms of chicken meat Da Afghanistan Bank From the very beginning of the times revealed Pakistan’s hand Apparently, they succeed in the region. Pakistan’s game not extremism is deeply rooted in imported from China and France global war on terror since 2000, behind of terrorist groups, in making up the claims. only affects other countries, but Pakistani society and it fuels terror to southeastern Nimroz province 2100302, 2100303 Pakistan, a militarized country, particular, Haqqani network Despite clear facts on it has damaged its own people as attacks inside and outside had been rejected and turned to the has used to play a double game in which was established by Pakistan’s support for terrorists, well. Very firstly, Pakistan’s game Pakistan. two countries. Mohammad Akbar Bakhtar Bank volatile region which undermine Pakistan’s military intelligence the country receives multi-million didn’t help the country to move Moreover, Pakistan’s spoiler Sharifi, provincial agriculture and peace and stability of Middle services to undermine Afghan dollar funds from the U.S. in the forward. Instead, the game role in the region adds horror and livestock director, told Pajhwok 0776777000 East, Central Asia and Southern security forces’ efforts to bring name of fighting terrorists in increased support for terrorist keep flames of the fire of the Afghan News that two containers Asian countries. The Pakistan’s peace in the country. Administrative Tribal Areas. groups inside Pakistan’s territory, ongoing bloody war in the region, of frozen chicken meat produced Azizi Bank game doesn’t even benefit From the very beginning of Pakistani military report on its which moved the country back. particularly, in Afghanistan. The in France and three containers from 0799 700900 Pakistani people, nor does it U.S. presence in Afghanistan, success in pushing back, killing and Pakistan’ military intelligence long 17-year war was over long China entered Nimroz customs a benefit other countries, including Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. eliminating terrorists. If the services facilitates recruitment of time ago if Pakistan had handed week ago. “The agriculture and Pashtany Bank Afghanistan. ambassador to Afghanistan, has reports are true, why do we still young people for extremist off from supporting the Taliban livestock’s professional team Every intelligence services raised the issue of spoiler role of have terrorist in the region? groups in the country and as a Group, Haqqani Network and tested the meat for bird flu ad 2102908, 2103868 report indicates Pakistan’s Pakistan in Afghanistan and the The reason behind Pakistan’s result many under-ground centers many other terrorist small groups. suggested the meat should be military hand on training, entire region. support for terrorist groups is operate across Pakistan to find As results, Afghanistan has returned. So the meat was sent Air Services sponsoring, and providing heaven Khalilzad wrote in his book, known. Pakistan has only one card more young people to fuel remained an insecure country back to the origin countries for terrorist groups inside the Envoy, that Pakistan’s spoiler to play in the region; terrorism. terrorism. which undermines security of the following a letter from the Nimroz Pakistan’s soil. Long stand of role was far more dangerous than As each country has a unique However, Pakistan’s double entire region. customs,” he said. He added Safi Airways Rahmatullah Nabil, a former head insurgency in Afghanistan. He power to play dirty geo-political game has eternal consequence on Peace, stability and traders were allowed to import of NDS (National Directorate explained that he many times games to pursue their goals, its own people. Promotion of development of Afghanistan and chicken meat from Iran, Pakistan 020 22 22 222 Security), on Pakistan’s support reminded senior Pakistani officials Pakistan use terrorist groups to extremism is the significant one. the region would not be achieved and Ukraine. “Any chicken meat for terrorists is famous, along with about their spoiler role in have gains from dusty water of Every poll suggests that the if Pakistan doesn’t end its long imported to the country is tested Ariana Amrullah Saleh’s stand. Recently, reconstruction of Afghanistan. the region. majority Pakistani people have no dirty double game in the region. before being supplied to the Saleh, ex-head of NDS, appeared But Pakistani officials From early of the endless war judgment on terrorist groups’ Ending the double game of country’s markets,” he said. Sharif 020-2100270 on Al Jazeera English and accused Afghans in collaboration in Afghanistan since 2000, activities which are nothing else Pakistan the US and NATO said traders should avoid importing explained that Pakistan has kept with India for destabilizing Pakistan has used extremist of killing people and murdering member countries are needed for frozen chicken meat from countries Kam Air backing terrorists. Pakistan. The charge which is groups to dominate Afghanistan innocent children. In April, a mob adopting comprehensive strategy with high bird flu risk. Nimroz But all charges have been used has been strongly rejected. and keep Afghanistan depend on at a university took Mashal Khan and tougher position towards public health director Dr. Khesraw 0799974422 denied by Pakistani officials and It’s only one face of Pakistan. its resources. As far a weak state from his dormitory and lynched Pakistan, engaged from the very Yousufzai said he ordered his blamed Afghanistan for sheltering Publically, Pakistani officials in Afghanistan is in favor of him, accusing him of offending day in undermining US-led NATO representative at the customs to Hotels Pakistani Taliban in its soil. If support peace process anywhere Pakistan, military of Pakistan Islam. Later, investigation mission in the region. Similarly the prevent the chicken meat from Pakistan does not support anytime. They were presence at funds extremists to destabilize concluded the accusation was regional countries including China entering Zaranj city, the provincial Safi Landmark terrorists in the region, which Russia’s peace process on Afghan government and put baseless and it had been a and Russia must review its capital. “Doctors always check country does so? It doesn’t make Afghanistan. They attended forward its own agenda for the conspiracy by some students and ongoing policies regarding frozen chicken, sheep and cow sense to believe that Pakistan is “Kabul Process”. In every public country. university staff. University, the Pakistan and its war proxies in a meat for quality and they reject it 020-2203131 not behind terrorist groups in the event, Pakistani officials use the Unfortunately, Pakistan’s place of dialogue and argument, bid to ensure durable peace and if the meat does not match health ERENA region. Not only Afghan chance to make up claims on how double game has destabilized the has turned into a place for people stability in the region. standards”, he said. (Pajhwok) S 0799654000 HIV/ AIDS treatment center opens in Khost 260 slain cops’families New Rumi Restaurant 0776351347 KHOST CITY: A HIV/AIDS and told Pajhwok Afghan News the for treatment of HIV/AIDS, treated here free of cost,” he said. received cash aid in east Internet Services hepatitis-B-C treatment centre hospital’s building cost 56 million hepatitis-B and hepatitis-C viruses Provincial public health was inaugurated in southeastern afghanis provided by the Ministry and prevention of the diseases. director Dr. Habib Shah Ansari UA Telecom Khost province on Tuesday. of Public Health (MoPH). “I ask all my brothers and called the facility a big achievement 0796701701 / 0796702702 Governor Hukam Khan He said the healthcare center sisters affected by the viruses to for Khost and said many people Habibi, while opening the center, was equipped with all tools needed visit this center, they would be in the province carried hepatitis-B and C viruses. Exchange Rate “Sixty-three cases of HIV/ AIDS have been registered in 1 USD Khost and six of them were recorded in the past six months, 68.40AFN this center would help us a lot in eradicating the virus,” he said. According to the World Health 1000.00 IRR Organization (WHO), 6,900 HIV/ JALALABAD: As many as 260 family would receive 200,000 18.00AFN AIDS cases have been registered families of slain police officials afghanis. in Afghanistan. were provided cash assistance at a He said the same families had Dr. Ehsanullah Ehsan, head of ceremony in eastern Nangarhar been distributed land plots by the national HIV/AIDS control at province. municipality departments and each 1.00 UAE MoPH, said they had registered In compliance with a presidential family had deposited 35,000 18.60AFN 2,290 HIV positive cases order, the cash assistance to the afghanis for acquiring the land plot. countrywide. families of the fallen policemen The families said they were happy “HIA virus cases are on the from the four eastern provinces, with the assistance, but asked the 1.00 EUR decline is in the country, but its Nangarhar, Kunar, Nuristan and government to review the 78.40AFN treatment is a little difficult. Laghman, was provided by the residential scheme for the families Fortunately facilities that can treat Ministry of Interior. of the martyred policemen. the disease is available in the Police chief Abdul Rahman Habibullah, whose young police country and the treatment has Rahimi told the cash distribution brother was killed in the conflict, 1000.00 INR somehow simplified,” he said. ceremony at the Nangarhar police told Pajhwok Afghan News that 1060.00AFN There are five HIV/AIDS headquarters that the total cash aid 900 applications for the land plots virus treatment centers in the amounted to 50 million afghanis. had been rejected and the money 1000.00 PKR Governor Hukam Khan Habibi, while opening the center, told Pajhwok Afghan News the hospital’s country including the one opened He said the aid was being returned to the applicants. building cost 56 million afghanis provided by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH). today in Khost. (Pajhwok) distributed to 260 families and each (Pajhwok) 632.00AFN THURSDAY. JULY 27, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman Dar has claimed that PML-N senior leader Khawaja Frequent Asif is also an employee of a Dubai-based firm. Dar claimed that Asif had not declared Dar claimed power that Asif had not declared his em- ployment contract with the com- pany in the nomination papers he supply filed with the Election Commis- sion of Pakistan (ECP). Dar also posted on Twitter a copy ofAsif’s Iqama.Asif rubbished Dar’s alle- disruption gations, stating that the salary he had received from the employment has been declared with the ECP hits lifein and Federal Bureau of Revenue for the last 27 years. “I receive the funds from proper banking chan- Dhading nels from 1983,” he responded, adding that he operates a bank ac- Irregular supply of electricity has count in Abu Dhabi since 1983. been the bane of people in Dhad- (Tribune) ing. With power supply getting disrupted all too frequently, all kinds of businesses using machines operated by electricity have been faring abysmally. “As there is fre- quent load-shedding, it has forced us to stay without work for a long time, which has further caused a huge loss,” said Bharat Adhikari, owner of Dhadingbesi-based Ne- trawati Press. Elsewhere, 45 Amid political standoff Bihar idence and later drove to Raj Bha- households in places like Ma- Chief minister Nitish Kumar has wan. Ruling alliance partner RJD jhikhet, Majhilose and Baradanda resigned. Mr. Kumar met Gover- too had held meeting with party in Galchhi Rural Municipality nor Keshari Nath Tripathi at the legislators and leaders in the day have been languishing in the dark Raj Bhavan. Party sources had ear- and asserted their stand that Te- since mid-July after a wooden elec- lier told The Hindu that Mr. Ku- jaswi Yadav would not resign from tricity pole fell. Though locals had mar may resign from his post as his post. The RJD leaders also informed the Gajuri-based Nepal alliance partner Rashtriya Janata charged BJP for orchaestering rift Electricity Authority and asked the Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav earli- between grand alliance government office to repair the pole, the latter er in the day had asserted that his in Bihar The JD(U)'s and Mr. Ku- stopped power supply altogeth- son and Deputy CM Tejaswi Ya- mar have been insisting that Mr. er. Similarly, residents of Nilkan- dav would not resign from his post Yadav come clean on the accusa- tha Municipality are also living in over corruption charges made tions in public which are political- the dark for the past few days af- against him. Earlier, Mr. Kumar ly being construed as the JD(U)’s ter electricity got disrupted when held a meeting with party legisla- demand for his resignation. a transformer at the district head- tors and leaders at his official res- (Thehindubusinessline) quarters exploded. In Mankhu Halthum, Thakre Ru- ral Municipality, the residents are exposed to risk as the NEA has Sri Lanka deployed its military on Indian Oil Corporation on a 30- yet to manage a live wire that is Wednesday to help distribute fuel year lease in eastern Trincomalee just one metre above the ground. after tens of thousands of employ- on grounds the firm is not using “As our kids go here and there to ees of the state-run firm that con- them, said D.J. Rajakaruna, senior play, we don’t have any option trols the bulk of supplies in the official at the CPC trade union. but to look after our kids all the island nation went on strike, offi- Supplies were affected across the time in case they go to the ‘death cials said. country and there were long queues trap’,” said local Durga Pariyar, The Ceylon Petroleum Corpora- of motorists at petrol stations. adding, a child was injured after tion said it called the strike to op- The military was helping restore touching the live wire. Though lo- The Bangladeshi government will site and making a master plan for Bangladeshi Civil Aviation and Tour- said the government would construct pose the government's efforts to fuel supplies after President cals have demanded more electric- soon decide the site for the con- the airport in the name of ism Minister Rashed Khan Menon the new airport, which is to be the lure foreign companies in the oil Maithripala Sirisena declared it as ity poles, their demands have fall- struction of a new mega internation- Bangladesh\'s founding father told journalists on Wednesday. No largest in South Asia, on the west sector. On Tuesday, the Sri Lan- an essential service, military en on deaf ears. al airport on the outskirts of capital Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, also father further details were available about bank of Padma River where wide- NEA Dharke branch chief Madhu Dhaka, China's Xinhua news agen- of incumbent Prime Minister of the project which is still under plan- bodied aircraft equivalent to Airbus kan cabinet cleared a revised deal spokesman Roshan Seneviratne with China to run the Hambantota said. But Rajakaruna said soldiers Maharjan, however, disavowed cy reported. A foreign consulting Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina. "We'll ning stage. The Bangladeshi govern- A380 could land and take off. "We're any knowledge of the problem. “I firm is working on the site selec- make a decision on the site location ment had selected three possible keen to construct the airport so that port in the south which has an oil had forcibly entered oil storage fa- bunkering facility along with con- cilities in two storages near capital will do the needful after being in- tion. A 1.2-billion-taka (US$14.87 soon as feasibility studies for select- sites, two of which are in districts it can function as one of the key formed about the problem,” he million) deal was signed with a Jap- ing the site to construct the Bang- close to Dhaka and the other inside airports of the South Asia region," tainer terminals. The workers are Colombo and thrown out workers also demanding the government who were picketing peacefully. said. anese firm in September last year to bandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Air- Dhaka district. Planning Minister he said. (Thehimalayantimes) conduct feasibility studies, selecting port will be completed this month," AHM Mustafa Kamal had earlier (Bernama) take back oil tanks given to the (REUTERS) ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OFAFGHANISTAN Ministry OfENERGY & WATER (Project Coordination Unit) Irrigation Restoration and Development Project NATIONALCOMPETITIVE BIDDING Invitation for Bids (IFB) For Procurement Of Works for Rehabilitation of Dehran & Golu Daraz Canal Irrigation Scheme in Ghoryan District of Herat province

IFB No: MEW/PCU/IRDP/H514/HRT/NCB Date:27-July-17 1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in Development Business published on 11 January 2011. 2. The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation & Livestock has applied for a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) andAfghanistan Reconstruc- tion Trust Fund(ARTF)toward the cost of Irrigation Restoration and Development Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to payments under the Contract for the Sub project given in para 3 below. 3. The Project Coordination Unit, acting on behalf of the The Ministry of Energy & Water, now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the Rehabilitation of Dehran & Golu Daraz Canal Irrigation Scheme in Ghoryan District of Herat province (gated intake, weir, wing walls canal eath work,Escape structure, wash culvert, aqueduct and etc.) as per drwaings and specifications provided with the bidding documents(H514/HRT).The construction period is 24 monthswhich includes slack period of 6 months for flood/adverse weather conditions and resolving community/farmers needs/ disputes etc. 4. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits,dated January 2011 and revised in July 2014 and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Bidding Documents. 5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Procurement Section,(email:[email protected] Mobile No:+93(0)700686110), Project Coordination Unit, Main office, Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW) and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 to 16:30 Hrs from Saturday to Wednesday (Except public holidays). 6. Qualifications requirements include: (a) The minimum required annual volume of construction work for the successful bidder in any of the last five years - 77 Million Afs. (a) Experience as prime contractor in the construction of at least one works of nature and complexity equivalent to this work during the last five (5) years - 42 MillionAfs. (b) Proposals for the timely acquisition (own, lease, hire, etc.) of the essential equipment as given in the bidding document. (c) Contract Manager with five years’ experience in works of an equivalent nature and volume, including no less than three years as Manager. (e) Liquid assets and/or credit facilities, net of other contractual commitments and exclusive of any advance payments which may be made under the Contract 17.5 Million Afs. For detailed post qualification verification please refer to Section I - Instructions to Bidders and Section II- Bid Data Sheet of the bidding documents. A margin of preference for eligible national contractors/joint ventures shall not be applied. 7. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written Application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of 2,500 AFN. The method of payment will be Cash/Direct Payment. The Bidding Documents shall be collected by the bidders from the address below. 8. The bidders or their authorized representatives are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting which will take place on 16-August-17 at 10 AM in the meeting room (Basement) at the address given belowto explain the procedure of proper preparation and submission of bid, clarify issues and to answer questions on any matter that may be raised at that stage. 9. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 10 AM of 27-August-17(if this date is announced an official holiday, then bids must be submitted next working day at the same time and venue). Electronic bidding shall not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened physically in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below at 10 AM of27-August-17 10. All bids shall be accompanied by a “Bid Security” of amount: 3,000,000.00 Afghanis. 11. The address referred to above is: Eng. Nasir Ahmad “Ahadi” Acting Director and Procurement officer, Project Coordination Unit Ministry of Energy and Water, DarulAman Road, Kabul Email:[email protected] ; Mobile No:+93(0)700686110), THURSDAY . JULY 27, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES News-in-Brief EUcourt rejects Russia sanctions: EU vows to 'open-door'policyand retaliate over US measures upholdsright of member The European Union has ex- pressed concern about US plans to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, amid concern they could states todeport refugees hurt energy companies. The EU Commission sounded the alarm after the US House of Represen- tatives voted in favour of the measures, despite opposition from Donald Trump. The bill is likely to complicate the US pres- ident's hopes of improving rela- tions with Russia. It aims to pun- ish Russia for alleged interference in the 2016 US election. In a statement, the Commission Pres- ident Jean-Claude Juncker said: "The EU is fully committed to the Russia sanctions regime." But he warned of "unintended unilateral effects that impact the EU's energy security interests". Several European nations, in- cluding Germany, are angry be- cause the new law could pena- lise companies working on pipe- lines from Russia, for example In a ruling which could have far- in the first member state they en- ny’s borders to migrants and Aus- by limiting their access to US banks. The legislation, which reaching consequences for how the ter, still apply despite the unprec- tria was operating a similar policy. also includes sanctions against European Union deals with mi- edented influx of 2015. In doing Croatia allowed the sisters and Iran and North Korea over bal- grants in future, the European so, the court ignored the advice of their children to cross its territory Court of Justice on Wednesday Eleanor Sharpston, its British ad- in order to reach one of the two listic missile tests, still needs to The Syrian opposition accused ern front or the Daraa forces in the regime announced “the cessation be passed through the US Senate upheld the right of member states vocate-general, who warned that countries. They claimed asylum to deport asylum-seekers to the the system could leave border in Austria, but the Austrian gov- regime forces and their Iranian mi- south stressed for the inclusion of of hostilities in a number of areas before it can be sent on to the litia allies on Tuesday of breaking Ghouta in the agreement, and the in eastern Ghouta” without nam- president to be signed. (AP) first EU country they enter. The states “unable to cope”. The court ernment later reversed its position ruling amounted to an effective ruled on the cases of two Afghan and returned the families to Croat- a truce approved by Russia. Eight Russians accepted their request,” ing the areas not covered by the rejection of Angela Merkel’s con- sisters and a Syrian man who en- ia, ordering them to seek asylum civilians were killed in the incident Ahmad Ramadan told Gulf Online. agreement. Suspects troversial “open-door” refugee tered the EU during the 2015 cri- there. The sisters challenged the in Eastern Ghouta near Damascus. “However, the Iranians rejected Eight civilians were killed and 30 policy, which saw more than one sis. The Jafari sisters, Khadija and decision, arguing they should be According to the head of the Syri- the request so they are continuing others were wounded in an air raid detained for million asylum-seekers flood into Zainab, entered the EU through given asylum in Austria as they an National Coalition’s media of- to shell this area, which undermines in Ghouta. It is not clear whether Germany. The court ruled that the Croatia after fleeing Afghanistan had been allowed to cross Croatia fice, the truce was broken because the agreement.” The ceasefire was Syrian or Russian aircraft took part murder of EU’s Dublin regulations, under with their children. At the time, and had not entered its territory the regime and Iranians disagreed agreed last Saturday, having been in the attack. which refugees must seek asylum Mrs Merkel had opened Germa- illegally. (CNN) with Russia about it. “The south- mediated by Egypt. The Syrian (AP) Gabon national in Morocco

The criminal brigade in Casablan- NATOchief offers to help resolve ca, Morocco, on Monday arrest- ed three individuals, including one girl, suspected of being in- volved in the planning, prepara- Turkey-Germany dispute tion and execution of the murder of a Gabonese national living in NATO’s Secretary-General has ya airfield within a NATO frame- it German soldiers stationed in Morocco. The decomposed offered to mediate for a visit by work,” alliance spokesman Piers Turkey, prompting Germany to body of the victim was discov- German MPs to troops in Tur- Cazalet said on Monday. “Konya transfer the troops from Incirlik ered on 30 June in his apartment, key’s Konya airbase in an attempt airfield is vital for NATO opera- Airbase to Jordan. Germany is the General Directorate of Na- to help resolve the dispute be- tions in support of Turkey and the Turkey’s biggest export market tional Security said in a state- tween the two member states. Jens Counter-ISIS Coalition.” Germa- and is home to three million Turks, ment. Investigations into the case Stoltenberg made the offer on ny is increasingly worried by Turk- and the dispute does not serve also resulted in the arrest of four Monday as Ankara sought to ease ish President Recep Tayyip Er- Ankara’s economic interests. The other suspects involved in steal- the economic repercussions of its dogan’s crackdown on opposition rapid deterioration of relations ing property from the victim’s dispute with Berlin by dropping a since last year’s coup attempt. threatens to damage deep humani- apartment. Investigations led to demand that Germany help inves- Berlin’s fears increased this month tarian and economic ties between the discovery of a computer, a tigate hundreds of German com- with the arrest of six opposition the two countries. Germany’s Fi- mobile phone and a chain as well panies that Turkey says may have activists, one of whom is a Ger- nance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble as a ring belonging to the victim. links to terrorism. “The Secretary- man citizen. Tension has mounted has accused Erdogan of putting the The seven suspects were placed General has now offered to arrange with Turkey after Ankara refused centuries-old partnership between in police custody for the purpose a visit for parliamentarians to Kon- to allow Bundestag lawmakers vis- Germany and Turkey at risk. of the investigation, which is (BBC) under the supervision of the pub- lic prosecutor’s office. It is un- clear yet why the Gabonese na- tional was targeted and killed but an investigation is currently un- E gypt tells E U derway to reveal the motive. (Middleeastmonitor) it r eject s Washington ‘h a lf-solu t ion s’ considers P A obser ver at banning for cr isis U N wa r n s of slide mention of EUcourt wit h Q a t a r immigration t owa r d ‘r eligiou s’ status in rules to criminal cases con flict wit h I sr a el keep The Palestinian Authority’s ob- server at the UN, Riyadh Man- he assault took place in March. sour, warned on Tuesday that the Ariella and her family were new conflict with Israel may be sliding arrivals to the US, but her hus- Hamas toward a “religious” context as a band didn’t know her real rea- result of the “illegal” ongoing ac- sons for coming: her secret con- tions at Al-Aqsa Mosque and [oc- version to a religious group that cupied] East Jerusalem, Anadolu was brutalized in their home onterror has reported. “The Israeli aggres- country. Ariella had already filed sion and provocative violation of for asylum. When her husband the historic status of Al-Haram Al- found out, he screamed that he Sharif and East Jerusalem aggra- would kill her and began to rain list vates religious sensitivity and ex- blows down on her. Police in Se- The European Union's highest plodes the situation,” Mansour attle charged her husband with court maintained its position that told an open meeting of the UN felony harassment and two Hamas is a terrorist organization Security Council. “As such, we are counts of domestic assault. And after defying calls for the Palestin- warning for the second time of the that’s when Ariella was confront- ian Islamist group to be removed dangers of these provocations and ed with an impossible choice: from Europe's blacklist. The Eu- incitement which could trigger an- safety from her husband, or safe- ropean Court of Justice ruling, other wave of violence that will which was made on Wednesday surely have long term consequenc- ty from the risks of revealing the es in such a volatile atmosphere.” particulars of her immigration after an appeal by the EU, over- turns a 2014 recommendation from The envoy pointed out that the people are currently resisting the en against their holy sites.” Regard- status in open court. Ariella is The Egyptian government told the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt severed Palestinians in Jerusalem have been far from alone in facing such a a lower European Court that said latest provocative measures, in- ing the peace process, Mansour EU on Tuesday that the Arab diplomatic and travel ties with facing expulsion, oppression, rac- cluding the closure of Al-Aqsa said that the PA leadership would choice. But that could soon Hamas should be removed from states which have imposed a block- Qatar in June, accusing it of sup- ism, house demolition and violence change in the state of Washing- the blacklist and sanctions upon Mosque and banning Friday prayer continue responding to any efforts ade on Qatar would not accept porting Islamist militants, a charge in order to force them out of the therein, as well as the restrictions for peace with Israel, noting that ton, where a groundbreaking ef- the group lifted. “half-solutions” for the ongoing that Doha denies completely. The city. “Israel overtly, without feel- Just last year, ECJ Advocate Gen- put on access to the holy sites, by the two-state solution based on the fort is under way to limit what diplomatic crisis, the Huffington blockade countries also want Qa- ing any shame, adopts racist poli- performing prayers in the streets. pre-1967 borders remains the ba- juries hear about a witness’s im- eral Eleanor Sharpston also recom- Post has reported. Egypt’s For- tar to reduce its ties with Iran, shut cies based on nationality and reli- mended that Hamas be taken off They are expressing peacefully sis of any potential peace deal in migration status. Prosecutors and eign Minister Sameh Shukri insist- down a Turkish military base and gion,” he argued. “The Palestinian their rejection of the measures tak- the future. (AP) immigration rights activists say the blacklist after arguing that the ed that Qatar has to accept all of close Al-Jazeera news network. the information can bias jurors decision to uphold the judgment the demands made by his govern- Mogherini called for solving the and discourage immigrants, espe- on Hamas was based on media re- ment, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and crisis with Qatar through dialogue. cially the undocumented, from ports rather than legal arguments. the UAE. Shukri made his com- She noted that not only Qatar using the legal system. In June, She said that the EU's stance on ments after meeting with the EU needs to see an end to the crisis, Jared Kushner asked Jordanian the state supreme court agreed keeping Hamas on the blacklist Foreign Policy Chief, Federica but also all of the other countries to consider a unique proposal: a was "not sufficient." Mogherini, in Brussels. “The is- involved. new rule making immigration sta- The ECJ traditionally follows the sue is not subject to half-solu- Meanwhile, ignoring EU-registered King to resolve embassy crisis tus inadmissible in court “unless recommendations of its top legal tions,” he told a press conference. rights groups which have highlight- status is an essential fact to prove professionals. “No half-solutions with any form ed Egypt’s unacceptable abuse of Jared Kushner, senior adviser to on Sunday night he appealed to speaking directly to King Abdul- an element of a criminal offense However, in a statement issued of terror.” When Qatar takes the human rights, Mogherini said that US President Donald Trump, con- the US to intervene in the crisis in lah, and requested him to facilitate or to defend against the alleged Wednesday, the ECJ said that an necessary measures and the right the EU stands with Egypt in its tacted King Abdullah of Jordan and order to salvage Israeli-Jordanian the return of Israeli diplomats to offense or to show bias or preju- "error of law" had been made and pathway, he added, it will be ac- war on terror. This “war on ter- asked him to de-escalate the situa- relations. Tel Aviv. dice of a witness”. The rule, first that the general court "should not cepted as a partner in the war on ror”, commentators have pointed tion at the Israeli embassy follow- The Israeli Ambassador to the US, At a Knesset cabinet meeting yes- proposed several years ago, have annulled Hamas' retention on terror. “Then, the crisis will be out, is clearly a crackdown on op- ing a deadly shooting, Haaretz has Ron Dermer, conveyed the request terday, US Ambassador to Israel would make Washington the first the European list of terrorist orga- solved.” The minister stressed the position to the military coup revealed. According to senior Is- to Kushner and to America’s spe- David Friedman congratulated all state in the country to place spe- nizations." charge made by the blockading which ousted a freely-elected rul- raeli officials, who have asked to cial peace process envoy Jason the parties involved for success- cial limits on the mention of im- The case has been referred back to countries that Qatar harbours peo- er in 2013 and brought Abdel Fat- remain anonymous, after Prime Greenblatt. Kushner then contact- fully defusing the crisis “without migration status. (REUTERS) the lower court. ple linked to “terrorist and extrem- tah Al-Sisi to power. Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ed high-ranking officials in the Jor- a lot of noise and fanfare”. (CNN) ist ideologies.” Saudi Arabia, the (BBC) failed to reach Jordan by telephone danian government, eventually (REUTERS) THURSDAY . JULY 27, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

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the-swamp" agenda, yet Odinga hasn't checked the rapacity of some Kenya'selection:What will of the governors in his party who AFGHANISTAN TIMES have been accused of theft. So the Kenyan youth is not entirely con- vinced about his potential to Editor: Mansoor Ahmad Faizy change the country for the better youngpeoplevotefor? either. In short, neither candidate Phone No: +93-797070563 has the mojo they had in past elec- tions to mobilise their young sup- E-mail: [email protected] porters effectively. Odinga doesn't eeling neglected, young Kenyans are represent the brand of change that Email: [email protected] he did in 2007, which energised the By John-Allan Namu losing interest in national politics. So youth back then. Kenyatta doesn't where will the their political energy go? have the ICC cases hanging over www.afghanistantimes.af him as he did in 2013, something that he (very cleverly) used to ex- Photojournalist: M. Sadiq Yusufi tract the sympathy of older vot- ers, and the rebelliousness of young- Advisory editorial board er voters against what was seen as foreign interference in Kenya's lo- Saduddin Shpoon, Dr. Sharif Fayez, Dr. Sultana Parvanta, Dr. Sharifa Sharif, cal politics. But even this didn't prove to be enough for young vot- Dr. Omar Zakhilwal, Setara Delawari, Ahmad Takal, Saboor Sarir ers to feel enthusiastic about sup- porting him. Graphic-Designers: John-Allan Namu is a Youth is interested in local pol- Kenyan investigative itics Edriss Akbari, Bilal Yusufi and Basir Qazizada The Kenyan youth may be los- journalist and co-founder ing interest in national politics, but Mar ket i ng & Adver t i si ng: of Africa Uncensored. that is not the case with local pol- itics - and both presidential candi- Mohammad Parwiz Arian, 0708954626, 0778894038 dates are partially responsible for Mailing address: P.O. Box: 371, Kabul, Afghanistan Fresh-faced doesn't even begin to this. In 2010, Odinga as prime min- describe Simon Muturi. He's a 24- ister, and Kenyatta as deputy prime Our Bank Accounts: Azizi Bank: 000101100258091 / 000101200895656 year-old small businessman from minister, both campaigned hard for Nyeri County, the heartland of in- the passing of a new constitution, Printed at Afghanistan Times Printing Press cumbent Kenyan President Uhuru is still being led by older politicians they had in past elections to mobi- which ushered in a devolved sys- Kenyatta. He's also the nominated and old politics that do not neces- lise their young supporters effec- tem of governance. Kenya was run candidate for his ward, under Ken- sarily reflect the will of the young tively. According to a 2016 World from Nairobi in the past, but now it yatta's Jubilee Party. Simon, or electorate. Bank Report, Kenya has the high- is run in 47 counties, each with the The constitution says "roho-safi" (clean-hearted) as his Old candidates in a young elec- est unemployment rate among East budget and the political structures supporters like to call him, is not tion African nations, with nearly one in to manage its own affairs. The fact your typical candidate. He is young, Opinion polls released on the every five Kenyans without a job. that politics is hyper-local now Article 17: has no political connections or race so far put President Kenyatta, A majority of those without jobs means that Kenyans have a reason clout to shake a stick at, and he aged 55, ahead with 47 percent of are young people. At the sharp end to vote in local elections, in spite The state shall adopt necessary measures to foster education at all campaigns on a bicycle. He turned the vote, and his closest challeng- of nearly every socio-economic of their collective disappointment his bicycle into a campaign gim- er, opposition stalwart Raila Odin- problem in Kenya, you will find a with the old-hat politics at the na- levels, develop religious teachings, regulate and improve the conditions of mick to better identify with the ga, who is 72, at 42 percent. So young person. During past presi- tional level. Contests at the coun- mosques, religious schools as well as religious centers. ordinary voter, but also it's all he neither candidate has enough votes dential campaigns, Kenyan youth ty level have all the passion that can afford. "My campaign budget to pass Kenya's constitutional formed the willing crowd that the national race seems to have is 20,000 shillings (about $200) be- threshold of 50 percent to secure a cheered both sides as ethnic tropes lost, if not all the promise of tween now and August 8," he told victory. According to the polls, 3 were bandied about. They shouted change that young voters yearn for. me in an interview in early June. percent of registered voters are not the loudest at campaign rallies. But Young people, especially now, What's even more endearing about planning to take part in the forth- this time around, the mask that both can see a more tangible reason to Simon's story is that in a region coming election and 8 percent are political sides wear during campaign take part in local politics. Twenty- where securing his party's nomina- still undecided. It is likely that these season seems to be slipping off. four-year-old Simon's ambition, if tion more or less means that he undecided voters are young people There are a couple of reasons he does indeed become his ward's will be his ward's next representa- and they will be the ones determin- for this. Uhuru Kenyatta's base is representative, is to become the tive, he managed to beat a field of ing Kenya's next president - if they made of smallholder farmers, who governor in his county one day, not candidates who are richer, better eventually decide to vote for one expected heavy investments in ag- the president. It is because he sees connected, and far more political- of the main contenders. In a coun- riculture in return for their over- very clearly that county-level pol- ly experienced than him to get the try where 80 percent of the popu- whelming support of Kenyatta's itics has a real impact on his life nomination. Double his age, and lation is aged below 35, just 13 per- candidature in 2013. Yet as late as that national politics never really he'd still be the youngest contend- cent of those running for various July this year, you hear their mur- did. Roads now exist where there er. So how did a greenhorn beat the offices are in that age band. That murs of discontent about coffee and were none, there's more money at field? Maybe his success had some- tells you something about the pa- milk prices in central Kenya. Many the local level and crucially for thing to do with the fact that 50 ternalistic politics that Kenya is of these farmers are young people, people such as Simon, the barriers percent of the electorate in his ward struggling to break away from. Nei- either raised on farms or forced to to entry for local politics are far are young people between the ages ther one of the country's main po- work on them because of a lack of lower than those for national poli- of 18 and 35. Every other candi- litical formations even considered options. Kenyatta's promises aren't tics. That's why presidential candi- date for the seat is over 50, so his having a young person as part of sticking quite as well with them as dates, whose meddling in local af- success was not a surprise when you their senior-most leadership. Young they used to. In Odinga's base, his fairs to marshal support for them- look at it that way. In fact, if you people have no stake in the coun- claim that he hasn't really had a selves was once a given, are now look at Kenya's national voter reg- try's national politics and they are chance to lead and change the lives facing open resistance to the idea ister statistics, you'll find that young rapidly losing interest. Both main of his people just isn't sticking ei- of imposing their chosen candidates fter a few of the road blockades that were installed to voters below the age of 35 consti- presidential candidates say that ther. His five-year term as prime on the public. protect the offices and residential areas of the senior and tute 51 percent of the entire elec- their agenda is to unlock the po- minister, to the man on the street, Fundamentally, the differenc- torate. So this election, if only just, tential of the youth in Kenya, but was opportunity enough for Odin- es between Uhuru Kenyatta and junior government officials were lifted following a de- qualifies as a young persons' elec- every time they voice these senti- ga to change the fortunes of his Raila Odinga are so indistinguish- tion. The more energetic, more ments, their statements ring hol- constituency. Also, theft of re- able for young people that they may cree issued by the president, people were expressing happiness exuberant half of the population low. Overall, what these politicians sources by governors in his strong- decide not to vote for either of now statistically has the upper are selling is nothing more than a hold regions, under Kenya's now them. The challenge for either po- as they felt a little freedom for walking and driving in their own hand, which matters a lot. Simon's slapstick version of the young Ken- five-year-old devolved system of litical side is to energise young vot- success shows that the Kenyan yan's identity and needs. Unfortu- governance, has upset a lot of his ers who see in this election a future streets. Almost every government official has blocked the pub- youth is ready to get behind a young- nately, the reality is far grimmer. voters. that looks just like their past - one er candidate. But the national race Neither candidate has the mojo He is campaigning on a "drain- in which they were forgotten. lic roads and streets around his house with several heavily armed (ALJAZEERA) men guarding behind the blockades in the streets that has created a big problem for the neighboring people. Their family members particularly ladies are in trouble when getting out of the house and their relatives and friends have to explain to the guards of Can Lebanon survive Syria, the official when they are going to visit them. Recently, we were seeing that the high and hulk blockades were lifted from the Israel — and President Trump? streets, but a new method emerged instead, not on the streets, but By Nora Boustany and forces. Trump’s Middle East policy become a safe haven for anti-Assad blind eye to Hezbollah’s military includes raising the rhetorical tem- groups and invite the wrath of buildup in the Bekaa Valley in east- on the main and busy roads around the city. The roads are blocked Daniel Williams perature on Iran and siding with Sau- Hezbollah and Syria. But the strate- ern Lebanon and is not buying the di Arabia in a regional power strug- gy also endangered the country’s notion that the government can’t with iron gate-shaped things with lower altitude that let only the gle against the Islamic republic. The stability. In 2015, a pair of Islamic control Hezbollah. Defanging BEIRUT — Lebanon, a country United States considers Hezbollah a State suicide bombers blew them- Hezbollah was a requirement of small vehicles pass, while trucks, buses and even mini buses seemingly always under existential terrorist organization, and Trump selves up in a Shiite Beirut neigh- United Nations Security Council siege from forces inside and out, is is committed to the U.S. alliance borhood and killed about 40 people. Resolution 1701 that ended the 2006 cannot pass these new so-called “security gates” that have been trying to navigate a summer of ten- with Israel. So where does that leave In June 2016, Islamist suicide bomb- Israel-Lebanon war. During the past newly installed by the Kabul municipality in accordance with sions with its neighbors. First, Saad Lebanon, suspended between Iran, ers detonated eight bombs in the few months, Israelis have unleashed Hariri, prime minister of the belea- Syria and Hezbollah on the one hand Christian village of al-Qaa, just a drumbeat of threats. Israel’s former the security institutions especially the ministry of interior. Al- guered country, wants to keep his and Israel on the other? Hariri will north of Arsal. It was a warning to defense minister Moshe Yaalon country out of Syria’s vicious civil prefer to avoid having to take sides the Lebanese army to stop pursuing warned darkly, “Every Lebanese will though, this is not clear if the new blockades could help security war, where Hezbollah, Lebanon’s among all these unpredictable play- rebels inside Lebanon. About a suffer from the next war because all formidable and autonomous Shiite ers. But this summer, Lebanese high- month ago, the Lebanese army raid- infrastructure will be destroyed.” in the city, but its disturbance appeared on the first days. A mar- militia, is allied with Iran in support wire neutrality is under particular ed Arsal and rounded up about 360 Upping the ante, Hezbollah leader of Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad threat. Hezbollah has launched an rebel suspects. During the assault, Hassan Nasrallah said that Hezbol- ket place came under a huge fire on Tuesday and several of shops against Sunni Islamist rebels and offensive to clear Islamist rebels and five suicide bombers detonated ex- lah can hit all of Israel, including its other rebels. Lebanon also faces a other anti-Assad forces from the plosives, killing a Syrian girl and nuclear reactor in Dimona, with its were burned. But the firefighters arrived at the scene after a long bellicose Israel to the south, which mountainous border area about 70 wounding several soldiers. Brutality own hoard of missiles and that in is unhappy with archenemy Hezbol- miles northeast of Beirut. The Is- easily spread: Human Rights Watch the event of war, “tens of thou- delay because as they said, the short roads they wanted to drive lah’s growing power and is talking lamic State, along with Jabhat Fa- said that at least four detainees died sands” of Arabs would join the fight. about flattening the country if Har- tah al-Sham, once an al-Qaeda af- in army custody, with three show- In interviews last week, U.N. peace- were blocked by the ‘security gates’ and their high and large iri doesn’t do something about it. filiate known as the al-Nusra Front, ing signs of torture. Western diplo- keepers — also criticized by Israel This tinderbox of pressures coincides are among the rebel groups. The mats in Beirut are warning that anti- for going easy on Hezbollah in the trucks could not pass. So, they had to choose the longer ways to with Hariri’s visit with President Lebanese army is trying to keep the Assad sleeper cells, ensconced most- south — that it doesn’t take much arrive in the fire scene. This delay helped the fire swallow many Trump in Washington on Tuesday, insurgents from fleeing into the bor- ly in northern Lebanon and in Pal- to spark war with Israel. In 2006, a when he will try to keep the admin- der town of Arsal and beyond. More estinian refugee camps, might un- cross-border Hezbollah raid, during shops and damage the shopkeepers economically. The govern- istration from ending a State De- than a million Syrian refugees have leash a terror spree in response to which the militia captured two Is- partment program of military aid taken sanctuary in Lebanon. Over the army’s current activities. Dip- raeli soldiers, triggered a major con- ment and particularly those who make decisions for the security to Lebanon worth about $80 mil- the past few years, the Lebanese lomats also wonder and worry about flict. “We are on edge,” said a U.N. lion this year. Trump should not end army aggressively hunted down rebel Israel’s intentions. Israel accuses the official in southern Lebanon. or other welfare of the people, should observe everything that a U.S. support for Lebanon’s armed operatives to ensure Lebanon did not Lebanese government of turning a (WP) measure they think is helpful for people does not hurt them in another way. In addition to this, some drivers cannot see how high the gates are and they hit them especially during the night which is hurtful for the government and dangerous and injurious for the driver and the passersby walking on the sidewalks. Con- sidering these events, people do not know if the new gates are for their security or the new type of blockade that wastes their time and disturbs them in other ways? Subscription Rates Note: The following rates will apply from January 01, 2017. Unit y Fee Categories Afghanistan Times Annual Afg: 5400 at your door step For fast delivery service Six Months Afg: 2700 Afghanistan Times seeks the names, addresses of your International Organization $240 per year organizations and the number of copies you want. THURSDAY . JULY 27, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES Qatar:Findingopportunities for reformincrisis non-violent drug users out of the atar today faces a crisis, but it is country's congested prisons, pre- By Kenneth Roth serve family unity, save the state also an opportunity to become a money, and offer people a second chance at a productive life. Instead regional leader on human rights. ollowing Duterte's violent approach to drug of following in the footsteps of the By Claudia Stoicescu trafficking will not solve Indonesia's drug Philippines - an example of failed drug policy by all measures - Wido- problem. do should look to Portugal. Portu- gal, which removed criminal penal- vere drug policies than the drugs up from less than 1 percent in 2007 ties for drug use and reallocated a themselves. Far from having a de- to 54 percent in 2010, has been sole- greater share of resources from drug- Kenneth Roth is terrent effect, the number of drug- ly attributed to that country's dra- related law enforcement to health- Executive Director of related crimes in Indonesia increased conian drug policies. care in 2001, has seen dramatic de- in the months after the executions Political motivations creases in drug use rates, crime, HIV Human Rights Watch. were carried out in January and April In 2015, Widodo's appeal to infections, and drug-related deaths. This is the text of Kenneth Roth's Claudia Stoicescu is a 2015. During the subsequent crack- punitive measures was aimed at re- Although decriminalisation ap- speech delivered on July 24 in Doha doctoral researcher at down, researchers and advocates also covering his plummeting populari- proaches have been slow to take at the Freedom of Expression con- University of Oxford's documented an increase in the use ty among voters after a series of root in Asia, the topic has been the ference organised by Qatar's Nation- of coercive measures, prison over- policy blunders. It was also intended subject of much debate in Thailand al Human Rights Committee. Po- Centre for Evidence crowding, including raids by law en- to re-cast Widodo as a strongman recently. Next, Widodo should scale litical freedom and especially free Based Intervention. forcement, forced drug testing, and who fights for the interests of ordi- up harm reduction programmes rec- expression are at the heart of the compulsory detention. There was nary citizens, rather than acting as ommended by the United Nations current Gulf crisis. That is why so widespread extortion and breaches a puppet of Indonesia's long-ruling and proven to cut problematic drug many human rights and journalistic of confidentiality whereby health political elite. The hardline ap- use and related harms. These include freedom organisations have rallied port the Muslim Brotherhood since article nine of the Convention on Indonesian President Joko Widodo facilities were compelled to disclose proach, conveniently peddled as a expanding access to life-saving to Qatar's defence. But that also this country is no more a democra- the Elimination of All Forms of has directed police to shoot suspect- personal details and medical records show of national sovereignty and naloxone for people at risk of over- highlights the importance of Qatar cy than the other Gulf monarchies. Discrimination Against Women ed drug dealers, citing the need to be of suspected drug users to the au- rejection of imported "Western" dose, providing clean needles to pre- maintaining the moral high ground I hope that signals an opening. But (CEDAW), to which Qatar is a state "firm" in the face of a national "nar- thorities, pushing drug users away human rights concepts, may now be vent the spread of blood-borne vi- for those other monarchies, the party. If a Qatari woman is married cotics emergency". Widodo's state- from health services. It also in- gaining traction for similar reasons. ruses such as HIV, offering less dan- by using this crisis as an opportuni- gerous drugs such as methadone to ty to reform itself. We are all aware Muslim Brotherhood was anathema. to a non-Qatari, her children have ment, echoing earlier remarks from creased the price of heroin, driving Widodo's encouragement of unlaw- Indeed, beyond pressuring Qatar to no citizenship rights in this coun- National Police chief Tito Karna- users to unwittingly take tainted ful violence to tackle the country's allow drug-dependent persons to sta- of the terrorism allegations that are bilise their lives, and increasing ac- said to be the foremost concern. I stop supporting Al Jazeera and the try, leaving them vulnerable to pres- vian, has elicited criticism from hu- drugs which increase the risk of over- drug woes is not a sign of strength, Muslim Brotherhood, the Saudi, sure from Qatar's Gulf neighbours. man rights groups, and drawn paral- dose. There is no evidence that In- but of weakness. In recent weeks, cess to voluntary, community-based can't speak to the claims of secret drug treatment. Investing in these financing. But I am aware that long- Emirati, Bahraini and Egyptian gov- Those neighbours have already or- lels to the stance of Philippine Pres- donesia's costly drug offensive in Indonesia's political narrative has ernments have rounded up their own dered their nationals to leave Qa- ident Rodrigo Duterte, whose brutal 2015 had any effect on drug use, shifted toward the forthcoming pres- interventions would make a lot more term, open Saudi financing of Wah- sense than shooting drug pushers. Muslim Brotherhood supporters. tar, which could include children of anti-drug crackdown has resulted in trafficking, or production. Accord- idential elections in 2019. The de- habi and Salafist preachers and ing to the United Nations Office on feat of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, a Modelling projections show that the schools has promoted an extreme Bahrain and UAE have even threat- Qatari women married to a man more than 7,000 deaths. Duterte's campaign of extra-judicial and vigi- Drugs and Crime, general popula- close Widodo ally, in Jakarta's gu- redirection of just 7.5 percent of form of Islam that lies behind many ened to punish anyone "expressing from one of those states, even current global drug control spend- sympathy" for Qatar. So at its heart, though they have spent their entire lante executions has been strongly tion prevalence rates of most ille- bernatorial elections last April, and terrorist groups today. And while gal and illicit drugs in Indonesia his subsequent imprisonment on blas- ing by 2020 would achieve a 94 per- we tend to limit the terrorist label the current tensions between Qatar lives living in Qatar. Now would be a condemned by the United Nations. This is not the first time Widodo, largely remained stable since the phemy charges, have cast doubt on cent cut in new HIV infections to non-governmental groups, the and its neighbours is about free ex- good time for Qatar to end gender among drug users and a 93 percent pression and political freedom. Yet discrimination in the right to con- also known as Jokowi, has invoked early 2000s. Far from constituting Widodo's own prospects for re-elec- Saudi-led coalition has been causing an outlier, Indonesia's annual rates tion. Purnama lost to Anies drop in HIV-related deaths. Indone- a humanitarian disaster in Yemen. I would be remiss, speaking here in fer nationality to one's children. the use of force in efforts to tackle Indonesia's drug problem. In 2015, of drug consumption are similar to Baswedan, who was backed by Wido- sia's harm reduction programme - Indiscriminate bombing has repeat- Qatar, if I left the impression that Here I want to make special men- rates in other South-East Asian coun- do's former political contender underfunded, but surviving alongside edly killed many civilians. An em- Qatar were beyond reproach with tion of the plight of Al Jazeera work- just two months after being sworn in, he declared a state of emergency tries such as Vietnam and Myanmar, Prabowo Subianto, a disgraced gen- its harsh drug control regime - is bargo has led to widespread malnu- respect to free expression. In 2014, ers. Human Rights Watch inter- and much lower than rates in the eral who had campaigned against chiefly credited with reducing HIV trition and even starvation. A weak- Qatar adopted a cybercrime decree viewed 14 Al Jazeera employees, on drugs and ordered the execution of 14 people for drug-related of- United States and much of Europe. Widodo with a promise to rule with rates among injectors from 53 per- ened population now faces the which criminalises the spreading of including seven Egyptians, six Sau- This implies that Indonesia's increas- an iron fist. Since drug use remains cent in 2007 to 36 percent in 2011. world's largest cholera outbreak, sur- "false news" on the internet and dis, and one Bahraini who said that fences. The revival of the death penalty and refusal to grant clem- ingly harsh and expensive drug pol- complex, taboo, and highly stigma- Indonesia is also home to some of passing Haiti's by a wide margin. provides for a maximum of three they cannot renew their passports icies have done little to shift exist- tised by society at large, "magic pill" Asia's most successful voluntary, We're here to discuss free expres- years in prison for anyone who posts and thus are worried about losing ency were touted as necessary mea- sures to deter drug traffickers, re- ing drug trends in a favourable di- solutions tend to yield results with community-based treatment pro- sion and broader political freedoms. online content that "violates social their Qatari residency permits. rection. Experience from countries voters - even if they are ineffective grammes. More draconian measures It's telling that the leading demands values or principles" or "insults or Many of the Egyptian employees duce drug demand, and prevent drug- related deaths in the archipelago with punitive approaches shows that in addressing the real problem. Call- could finally tip the balance and undo against Qatar by its neighbours seem slanders others" - very broad and moved to Qatar after authorities in crackdowns and criminalisation of ing for increased repression and vi- these gains. Widodo's encourage- to involve these rights. Most obvi- vague standards. In 2015, Qatar au- Egypt threatened, intimidated, beat, nation. The executions were fol- lowed by an injection of approxi- people who use drugs, which cost olence against a common enemy ment of unlawful violence to tackle ous was the demand to close or con- thorities used that law to detain a or arrested them. One journalist said states an estimated $100bn annual- (drug traffickers) may be seen by the country's drug woes is not a sign trol Al Jazeera. In a region known journalist from the country's only he applied to renew his Egyptian mately $100m into Indonesia's na- tional anti-drug agency, aimed at fa- ly, not only fail to reduce the prev- Widodo and his advisers as a strate- of strength, but of weakness. Un- for stultifying official media, Al independent news website, Doha passport in January 2017, but that alence of drug use, but increase drug- gy to score political points and re- fortunately, unless the Indonesian Jazeera was a breath of fresh air. It News, after he wrote an article nam- Egyptian embassy officials told him cilitating a far-reaching campaign to coerce drug users into mandatory related criminality, drive people assert his credibility with voters. public rejects the defining "strong- wasn't always perfect. Certain issues, ing a man convicted of a serious in April that they would not renew away from health and support ser- The way forward man" politics of the elites, argu- particularly in the Gulf, including criminal offence. In November it. His passport will expire in Au- treatment or prison. More harm than good vices, and fuel the HIV and hepati- If Widodo was truly interested ments that appeal to popular opin- Qatar, were taboo. And in giving a 2016, Qatari authorities ordered in- gust. These AJ employees are clas- tis C epidemics. As a case in point, in championing the interests of or- ion will remain stronger than those ternet service providers to block the sic refugees who need protection. Executions and crackdowns forum to neglected voices, it some- have not yielded long-term benefits the explosive HIV epidemic among dinary Indonesians, he would imme- that appeal to evidence or humani- times crossed the line from featur- Doha News site, which has been run- Qatar's constitution bans the "ex- injecting drug users on the island of diately decriminalise drug possession ty. ning since 2010, making it inacces- tradition of political refugees" and for Indonesians. In fact, more harm ing legitimate dissenters to giving a has been caused by Indonesia's se- Cebu in the Philippines, which shot for personal use, which would keep (Aljazeera) podium to those who advocated vi- sible to internet users in Qatar. Need- specifies that the granting of asy- olence. But Al Jazeera was a key fo- less to say, these are not the acts of lum shall be regulated by law. But rum for those who wanted to chal- a government that should be trying Qatar has never promulgated a law lenge the autocratic rule that re- to maintain the moral higher ground on asylum or signed the 1951 Refu- mains the norm in the Middle East in a dispute about free expression. gee Convention and its 1967 Pro- and North Africa. It reached its hey- Qatar should repeal the provisions tocol, despite having ratified the day during the Tahrir Square revolu- of the 2014 Cybercrime Law that Arab Charter on Human Rights tion in Egypt. It gave people limit free expression. And unblock which requires Qatar to respect the throughout the region a means to the Doha News website. There are right of everyone to seek asylum. be heard when challenging autocrat- things that Qatar could do to up- Nor does the UN Refugee Agency ic, unresponsive, often corrupt rul- hold freedom of expression in its (UNHCR) have an office in Qatar ers. It was, and continues to be, a foreign relations as well. This week where it could review refugee claims. dictator's nightmare. The second the Qatari emir will meet with Tur- And Qatar has no other procedures key demand was that Qatar stop sup- key's president, Recep Tayyip Er- in place that would allow those who porting the Muslim Brotherhood. dogan. I realise Turkey is a close fear persecution in their home coun- The Muslim Brotherhood means ally, but it is also in the midst of one tries to seek protection in Qatar or tions of the American and French different things in its different man- of the world's most severe crack- challenge their deportation. Qatar Special Forces in northern Syria by ifestations. Some involve violent at- downs on journalists. The same prin- could become a leader in the Gulf, By Christian Chesnot that has lost its composure. It seems Erdogan continues to play on the the Anadolu news agency. Behind tacks on civilians and intolerance ciples the uphold the freedom of Al and reaffirm its commitment to that the times of former prime min- strategic position of his country, as the scenes, Washington and Paris of dissent - such as Hamas in Gaza. Jazeera to speak the truth, even protect people like the Al Jazeera ister Ahmet Davutoglu, a theoreti- a link between Europe and Asia are furious. As for Germany, Anka- But the essence of what the Gulf when inconvenient, should apply to employees, by ratifying the Refu- cian of the AKP's neo-Ottoman di- The Iraq front ra’s main European economic part- monarchs found dangerous about the Turkish journalists as well. I hope gee Convention and Protocol, es- plomacy who developed the con- In Iraq, Turkey wanted to take ner, the crisis has now exploded into Muslim Brotherhood is that it rep- the emir will remind President Er- tablishing refugee and asylum laws cept of “zero problem with his neigh- advantage of the situation. It has the open, so much so that the Ger- resents a vision of Islamic gover- dogan of those principles. There are consistent with those standards, and bors” are dead and gone. Today, itis the Bachika base in the north-east man Finance Minister, Wolfgang nance based on the ballot box, rath- also important things that Qatar inviting UNHCR to open an office rather 100 percent neighborhood of Mosul, which is aimed to protect Schäuble compared Turkey to the er than hereditary (or, in the case could do to ease the burden of the here. So to conclude, there are im- problems! Meanwhile, Turkey has the Turkmen minority. Again, An- former GDR! The Large-scale hu- of Egypt, military) rule. Like Al dispute with its neighbours on the portant things that Qatar can do to fallen into the Syrian trap. Ankara kara’s interventionism is likely to man rights violations, more than Jazeera, the Muslim Brotherhood Al Jazeera journalists who are here maintain the moral high ground wanted to create a broad security fail. After the resumption of Mosul, 100 incarcerated journalists – and saw a role for the general public in as well as other long-term residents. from which it has so greatly bene- To say that the powers of President zone on its border with Syria which the government of Baghdad will not the totalitarian abuses of President political discourse and governance. Human Rights Watch released a re- fited in its dispute with its neigh- Recep Tayyip Erdogan are uprais- proved to be a big failure. Ankara’s tolerate this Turkish base on its soil. Erdogan have long degraded the That is a scary proposition for the port last week on the plight of fam- bours. As the old adage goes, every ing both internally and externally is ambitions were blocked by a tacti- Iraqi leaders have yet to digest this image of the country abroad. Frag- Gulf royal families and Egypt's mil- ilies who are facing separation be- crisis is also an opportunity. Yes, an understatement. One year after cal alliance between Bashar al-As- unilateral settlement on their terri- ile on its eastern borders, Turkey sad’s army and the Kurds of the PPU, tory. Decidedly, the Turkish mili- itary rulers. At its heart, the current cause they are of different nation- Qatar today faces a crisis, but it is the failed coup in July 2016, Tur- must now mourn its integration into alities. The problem is compounded also an opportunity to become a key is present on all diplomatic and of the Syrian branch of the PKK. tary bases are giving hives to many the European Union. The Europe- tensions between Qatar and its The fall of Aleppo in December people! The Incerlik base in south- neighbours is about free expression because Qatar, like its neighbours, regional leader on human rights. I military fronts. Ankara has long stat- ans did not appreciate Ankara’s allows nationality to be passed only hope Qatar will seize that opportu- ed that it is has a necessary role in 2016 buried the last Turkish illu- eastern Turkey, from where the co- blackmail offer in the crisis of the and political freedom. It is note- sions. The Syrian Rai is still in pow- alition planes took off to strike ISIS, worthy that Qatar was willing to sup- by men, not women, in violation of nity. (Aljazeera) the resolution of the crises that ag- Syrian refugees. Erdogan continues itate the Middle East. President Er- er in Damascus while Erdogan want- is also a source of problems. The to play on the strategic position of dogan has even become a mediator ed his head. Furthermore, the Kurd- Americans had to wait several his country, as a link between Eu- between Qatar, which now houses a ish fact in Syria has become an un- months before obtaining permission rope and Asia. He underestimates the Turkish military base, and its Gulf avoidable reality. In their three can- to use it. The Pentagon will surely massive rejection he provokes in LETTER TO THE EDITOR neighbors. However, this diplomat- tons of the Rojava (Afrin-Kobané- remember this in the future. As for European public opinion. In the ic activism of Ankara hides an accu- Jezireh), the Kurds, sworn enemies Germany, it has decided to leave years of 2000 at the height of his mulation of setbacks and missteps of Ankara, control about 36,000 Incerlik and to have its Surveillance power, he was considered a “mod- to the point that one can ask the square kilometers, more than three aircraft take off from Azrak (H5) el”. Today, he has become a source question: does Turkey still pursue a times the size of Lebanon. Certain- in Jordan. The most worrying news of repulsion. In the nineteenth cen- coherent and rational regional and ly, they have failed to establish ter- for Turkey today, although a mem- tury, the Ottoman Empire was re- international strategy? Instead, we ritorial continuity, but since they are ber of NATO, is that it is no longer ferred to as the “sick man” of Eu- have the impression that Turkey is backed by the West and the Rus- considered a reliable partner by rope. At the beginning of the 21st escaping its problems without actu- sians, they succeeded in keeping Westerners. The latest incident con- century, History seems to repeat it- Eliminate Taliban ally solving them with a diplomacy Erdogan and his army up at night! sisted of the disclosure of the posi- self. (Alarabiya) Since the Taliban insurgents increased coordinate attacks in different parts of the country, the related military officials should take a bold step in a bid to remove Taliban from Afghanistan. The Taliban militants don’t deserve any privileges after this, as they repeatedly showed that BetweenthedelegatefromCubaand they don’t believe on peace. Taliban still hell-bent on killing innocent people, despite there is a chance of peace through Afghan-lead and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process. But they don’t. When it is apparent for all that Taliban are not renouncing violence, the government theambassador of theHolyLand forces with support of foreign troops should increase operations and kill Taliban in ever parts of the country. Al Jazeera that calls for a second in the Arab and pan-Islamic streets. How could Saudi Arabia stoop down The time is ripe that security forces should carry ground and air operation across the country By Hussein Laqra’a Holocaust against Jews in Palestine. One need not look further than to to this level and demonise the resis- to suppress them (Taliban). There is no doubt that the state- the comments posted on social me- tance that seeks to liberate more Ali Ahamd, Kabul, Afghanistan ment made by the Saudi ambassador dia websites to realise the level of than 1.5 million people merely to During a recent session of UNESCO, calls for including Hamas on the sec- discontent and anger felt by the peo- appease Trump? Is he not pleased the Israeli representative asked a ond edition of the list of terrorist ple. with receiving $460 billion in arms number of his fellow representatives organisations. Saudi Arabia’s state- There is a great deal of anger at deals and investments in the Amer- to join him in a minute’s silence in ments are in agreement with those the ambassador’s comments that ican economy, which provide a great memory of Holocaust victims. made by Egypt, the UAE and Bahr- aimed to demonise the resistance in deal of the funding needed for Amer- The Cuban representative stood up ain, as well as the first version of light of the crimes in Palestine for ican jobs? and subsequently asked for a the terrorist watch list, which in- the last 70 years and the massacres Finally, why does the senior Letter to editor will be edited for policy, content and clarity. All letters must minute’s silence to be observed in cluded 59 organisations and the in Gaza over the course of the last council in Saudi Arabia insist on re- have the writer’s name and address. You may send your letters to: honour of Palestinian victims of names of Muslim scholars. The Zi- ten years. maining silent when it comes to [email protected] Israeli hegemony. Her request was onist enemy has been normalised as Many were disgusted by the these dangerous comments that de- granted. Yet, the Saudi ambassador a friend and a new ally in the new comments made by the Saudi am- monise the heroes currently strug- to Algeria did not hesitate to em- political era. Very soon we may see bassador and his comments gling in the holy sites of Jerusalem? ploy American rhetoric when he clas- direct flights from Tel Aviv to Mec- against the resistance that seeks to Why have they remained silent in sified Hamas as a terrorist organisa- ca for the transport of pilgrims. liberate Palestine. the face of truth and justice? Will Disclaimer: tion. On a similar note, the UAE’s After all of this, can anyone Palestine is the primary Mus- we soon hear fatwas that will demo- ambassador to London has appointed blame the political opposition for lim cause and the moral compass nise the resistance and justify coop- himself as an advocate for the oc- fostering relations with Iran, after that leads many to the righteous eration with Israel? The views and opinions expressed in the articles are cupation. The ambassador recently all, the latter has been supporting path. The Palestinian cause is also a This was certainly the case in those of the author(s) and do not reflect the views or wrote an article in a British newspa- the opposition financially for years? red line for all of these parties, for the early 90s when the US’ pres- per warning the public about Sheikh What about the weapons needed to those who chose to go against the ence in Saudi Arabia was justified by opinions of the Afghanistan Times. Yousef Al-Qaradawi and he also defend Gaza? The Saudi position has Palestinian resistance and opposi- similar claims. claimed that there is a program on provoked a great deal of discontent tion are also an enemy to us all. (Middleeastmonitor) THURSDAY . JULY 27, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

Lebanon is hosting at least 1.5 mil- lion Syrian refugees who have fled the more than six-year conflict next door and who now make up about a quarter of Lebanon's population The United States will give Lebanon an additional $140 mil- Trump warns Iran to lion to assist Syrian refugees and the communities hosting them, the State Department said on Wednes- day, during a state visit by the Leb- comply with nuclear anese Prime Minister. Lebanon is hosting at least 1.5 million Syrian refugees who have fled the more than six-year conflict next door and deal or face 'big problems' who now make up about a quarter of Lebanon's population. This grant means the United States has S president said Iran should have thanked Washington given Lebanon more than $1.5 bil- but instead was 'emboldened' by the nuclear agree lion in humanitarian assistance ment since the start of the Syrian con- flict in 2012, a State Department US President Donald Trump is- clear to thousands of raucous sup- Ohio, to Iran. "If that deal doesn’t statement said. Lebanese Prime sued a veiled threat against Iran on porters that he remains extremely conform to what it’s supposed to Minister Saad Hariri met U.S. Pres- Tuesday during a rally, warning wary of Tehran. Trump adminis- conform to, it's going to be big, big ident Donald Trump this week. Tehran to adhere to the terms of a tration officials, briefing reporters problems for them. That I can tell Trump said the United States will nuclear deal with world powers or last week, said new economic sanc- you. Believe me," Trump said. continue to support the Lebanese else face "big, big problems". A tions against Iran were being pre- "You would have thought they army in its fight to stop Islamic week after certifying Iran as com- pared over its ballistic missile pro- would have said 'thank you Unit- State and other militant groups plying with the 2015 agreement gramme and for contributing to re- ed States. We really love you very gaining a foothold inside the coun- try. negotiated by Democratic Presi- gional tensions. Trump devoted much.' Instead, they've become (REUTERS) dent Barack Obama, Trump made part of his rally in Youngstown, emboldened. (Middleeasteye)

The Palestinians Efforts to resolve the standoff be- Kuwait, Yemen and Libya to the tween Qatar and a Saudi-led alli- list of alleged terrorist groups it ance have reached an impasse, ac- accuses the Gulf nation of sup- cording to a Gulf official with di- porting. Qatar’s benchmark stock forced to Azerbaijani MP:Russiashould rect knowledge of the matter, amid index dropped 0.5 percent, the signs the bloc wants to extract most in the Middle East, at 11:19 abandon pro-Armenian more concessions from Doha. Sau- a.m. Kuwait, the U.S. and the U.K. work on di Arabia, the United Arab Emir- are leading efforts to end the stand- orientation ates, Bahrain and Egypt have yet off, which broke out on June 5 to respond to proposals by the when the Saudi-led alliance severed Russia should abandon the tradi- ic power create the basis for this. I U.S. and the U.K. that aimed to its diplomatic and transport links illegal tional pro-Armenian orientation so really want Russia to stop defend- start direct negotiations, the offi- with Qatar, accusing it of support- that everything goes smoothly in ing Armenia in the issue related to cial said, speaking on condition of ing extremist groups. Qatar denies its South Caucasus policy, Yagub Azerbaijan's territory. We support anonymity because of the sensi- the charge and says the move was Israeli Mammadov, Azerbaijani MP, di- the policy of President Ilham tivity of the matter. While media- an attempt by Saudi Arabia to im- rector of the Institute of History Aliyev for the further development tion efforts are continuing, there pose its will on smaller nations in at the Azerbaijan National Acade- and deepening of Azerbaijan-Rus- are no fresh ideas at the moment the Gulf. Qatar’s ruler, Sheikh my of Sciences (ANAS), told sia relations.” Mammadov point- on how to break the impasse, he Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, said settlements Trend. “It is impossible to pursue ed out that the further develop- said. The four-nation bloc said over on Friday that his country was a successful policy in the South ment of ties between the two states “They are forcing us, because of the the weekend that Qatar was fall- ready to start dialogue provided situation, to have our kids leave the Caucasus not taking into account can have a positive impact on Rus- ing short in its efforts to counter that its sovereignty is respected. Azerbaijan's interests,” according sia’s Eastern policy. “We have his- school early,” Jamela, a kind-heart- terrorism, rebuffing an appeal by Tillerson has called on the group ed women in her early 50s, explains to him. “The ancient culture of our torical ties with Russia. Great Lead- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tiller- to end the campaign as “a sign of nation, today’s strong potential of er Heydar Aliyev played a very from Az-Zubeidat village a few miles son and U.K. Foreign Secretary good faith” and said the U.S was up the valley and north of the [Pal- the country, its army and econom- important role. (AKPRESS) Boris Johnson to ease the boycott. satisfied with Qatar’s efforts in The alliance added nine organiza- implementing the anti-terrorism estinian village of] Fasayll. The vil- Kyrgyzstan, Tatarstan agree to tions based in Yemen and Libya as agreement signed during his Doha lage’s dusty streets have dozens of well as nine people from Qatar, trip this month. (Bloomberg) young children under the age of ten playing with whatever they can get work on supply of machinery, their hands on. Groups of kids run up and down the roads chasing each chemical and light other, one young boy plays with a discarded hubcap which he drags along the ground with enthusiasm industry products using a piece of string attached to Kyrgyzstan and Tatarstan agreed Wednesday. the metal. There is a distinct lack to work on supply of machinery, The sides will cooperation in of children aged over ten. “They’re chemical and light industry prod- chemical, light industry, machine working in the settlements,” Jame- ucts, according to the draft inter- building, agricultural and produc- la says when questioned about the governmental agreement approved tion fields, as well as construction village’s other children. Jamela by the Kyrgyz Government on of transport infrastructure, hous- works in a settlement farm herself, June 21, Tazabek reported ing, industrial and technical objects. earning 60 New Israeli Shekels (NIS, Five EU firms taking part in Rus- president Donald Trump. It is also around £13) for between 8–10 hours sia’s Nord Stream II gas pipeline set to sail through the upper house picking herbs. It’s a common job Turkmenistan, Iraq hold could face US fines under new sanc- after a first draft passed by 98 for Palestinian women in the val- tions approved by Congress. The votes to two in June. The Trump ley. Women make up around a tenth political consultations bill, which sailed through the administration is unlikely to veto of all Palestinian workers in the set- House of Representatives by 413 it because the whopping majority tlements, working almost exclusive- votes to three, “targets the things in Congress could subsequently ly in the agriculture and service sec- Political consultations between opment of cooperation in fighting tors. They are subjected to a greater Turkmen and Iraqi deputy foreign terrorism.” According to the mes- that matter” to the Kremlin, Ed overturn such a veto. The mea- Royce, a Republican deputy, said sures threaten to impose fines on degree of exploitation by their em- ministers were held in Ashgabat, sage, the Turkmen and Iraqi offi- ployers with wages that are on av- the Turkmen foreign ministry said cials also discussed the possibili- in the debate in Washington on investors in energy projects in Tuesday (25 July). Eliot Engel, a which Russian entities have at least erage just half of what adult Pales- in a message July 26. The Iraqi del- ties of developing trade and eco- tinian male workers get on a daily egation was headed by the coun- nomic cooperation and establish- Democratic deputy, said: “This a 33 percent stake. That would put administration has shown over and German companies Uniper and basis. Jamela earns around 7 NIS an try’s Deputy Foreign Minister ing direct contacts between the en- hour, but for female Palestinian set- Nizar Issa Abdul-Hadi Al-Khair- trepreneurs of the two countries. over that they are willing to cozy Wintershall, Austrian firm OMV, up to [Russian leader Vladimir] French company Engie, and Ang- tlement workers, this is the norm. alla. The sides also agreed to analyze Jamela’s children work in the set- "The Turkmen and Iraqi deputy the current state of the legal frame- Putin. But here’s the truth: Putin lo-Dutch firm Shell, which aim to is not our ally”. The bill must pass help Russia build the Nord Stream tlements too. She desperately wish- foreign ministers exchanged views work of the Turkmenistan-Iraq es they didn’t have to. on topical issues of regional secu- relations. Diplomatic relations be- a second Senate vote, expected in II pipeline to Germany, in the August, and to be signed by US crosshairs. (EUOBSERVER) Behind her on the wall of her home, rity and cooperation,” the message tween Turkmenistan and Iraq were a colourful Bedouin farming scene said. “The sides stressed compre- established in 2009. has been painted out. Shepherds and hensive commitment to the devel- (Trend) sheep all going about their daily busi- ness in the valley. It’s a scene from Jamela’s childhood, before the oc- Fight over Alphabets Heating I SI S turns cupation. “We don’t have this life anymore,” she says gesturing towards the mu- Up in Kyrgyzstan ral behind her. “Look at the set- its tlers, look at their kids. Their kids Kyrgyzstan has become the lat- now begin to prepare special- can go to school, get an education, est post-Soviet country where ists for the shift to the Latin they can become engineers, pilots. a struggle has broken out be- script. It would be a good thing Not like our children.” tween those who want to shift to plan to make the transition guns—and Away from Jamela’s home, half a from the Cyrillic to the Latin al- [to that common Turkic alpha- dozen Israeli army jeeps rumble slow- phabet in order to become more bet] in the 2030s and 2040s.” ly by on the nearby Highway 90. integrated with the Turkic and Since that time, the issue has Following them, an armoured Cat- international community and attracted some attention in the propaganda erpillar trudges behind – it’s a con- those who oppose such a Bishkek media, but there is clear voy that brings fear into the heart change, at least partially be- evidence that it is an idea that of Palestinian communities here. cause of Moscow’s opposition. many Kyrgyz believe is one At first glance, it looks like an ordinary video produced by the so-called Home demolitions are a daily oc- Earlier this year, Kanybek whose time has come. The Islamic State with all the usual trappings. It’s sleek yet macabre. A currence in the valley, where it is machine—on young boy—in all probability, not even a teenager—speaks to the cam- Imanaliyev, a deputy in the clearest evidence of that is the virtually impossible to get any form Kyrgyzstan parliament, came passionate opposition Presi- era as he stands on a battlefield. Dressed in military uniform and bran- of building work authorised by Isra- out strongly in favor of having dent Almazbek Atambayev has dishing a knife, he goes on to behead a “spy.” But what makes the video el. Further down the highway, in an his country shift from the Cyril- expressed to such a step almost unique is its language. The boy speaks in fluent Persian and is area safe from the military jeeps, I ran explicitly addressing the inhabitants of Iran, especially its majority Shia for today at least, 14-year-old Za- lic (Russian) script to the Latin (zanoza.kg/doc/360590 and alphaet as Azerbaijan, Turk- zanoza.kg/doc/355638). Atam- population. While Persian propaganda used to be somewhat of a rarity charia and 16-year-old Mohammed menistan, and Uzbekistan has bayev says that “if in the peri- for ISIS, it has recently become more common. In this case the young wait at the side of the road near done and as Kazakhstan has od of good-neighborly rela- ith terror attacks, recruiting protagonist, “Al-Qatada the Persian,” addresses “all those who take Tomer and Gilgal settlements as announced plans to do the tions between Turkey and the part in and cooperate with the war against the Islamic State” and issues their day’s work comes to an end. efforts, and slick, gruesome an explicit threat: “We will destroy your land and your home, we will Zacharia gives an enthusiastic ahl- same (zanoza.kg/doc/355638). Soviet Union, the peoples of disrupt your security and we will shed your blood.” At one level, this Such a move will help preserve Turkestan shifted from the Ar- propaganda the so-called an-wa-sahlan (welcome in Arabic), certainly is an act of desperation. Iranian-backed and in some cases but looks exhausted. It’s hot, the the national identity of Kyrgyz, abic script to the Latin one in Iranian commanded militias have played a key role fighting ISIS in Iraq he said, although he acknowl- the 1930s, then after the cool- Islamic State is trying to take its fight sun is beating down, and both have and supporting the Assad regime in Syria. The ayatollahs and their been working the fields since 6am edged that “now we don’t have ing of diplomatic ties. to the ayatollahs. acolytes no longer even try to be discreet about their military role in the the money for it, but we must (Windowoneurasia2) in the morning. region, as IranWire has reported. (Thedailybeast) (AP) THURSDAY . JULY 27, 2016 AFGHANISTANTIMES Foreign investment in Turkey reaches

The Chinese Foreign Ministry $1.2bin verified media reports that Beijing pressured Hanoi to terminate an oil expedition in the South China May Sea. "China urges the relevant par- ties to cease the relevant unilateral infringing activities" spokesman Lu Kang told reporters on Tuesday, adding that China, "with practical action, safeguards the hard-earned positive situation in the South China Sea."Kang didn’t disclose what "practical actions" were tak- en. Haiyang Shiyou oil rig 981, the first deep-water drilling rig devel- oped in China, is pictured at 320 kilometers (200 miles) southeast of Hong Kong in the South China Sea. Repsol, the Spanish oil firm cooperating with Hanoi on the Egypt’s foreign reserves are close tral bank said earlier this month Turkey attracted $1.17 billion in project, had spent $300 million to $35 billion, Egyptian President that Egypt’s foreign reserves foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing an oil field near the dis- Abdel Fattah al-Sisisaid on Mon- reached $31.305 as of the end of May, the Turkish Economy Min- puted waters. While Repsol seems day. The figure brings the country June. istry announced on July 25. Ac- to have wanted to make Block 136- to about where it was before a 2011 Reserves have been climbing since cording to a ministry report, for- 03 commercially viable, Beijing uprising drove tourists and foreign Egypt floated the pound currency eign direct investment in Turkey reportedly vowed to Vietnam that China, which also claims the area, a logistics supply drill near the between 70 and 290 trillion cubic investors away, drying up foreign in November as part of a $12 bil- amounted to $4.8 billion between drilling would lead to an attack. sold rights to explore part of the James Shoal area on South China feet of gas in as-yet undiscovered reserves. Egypt roughly had $36 lion International Monetary Fund January and May 2017, an increase Beijing reportedly threatened area to another firm. The South Sea Estimates of just how much resources." "The Chinese Nation- billion in reserves before the up- lending program aimed at boosting of 11.2 percent compared to the to use force against Vietnamese China Sea is rich hydrocarbons in oil and natural gas exist in the stra- al Offshore Oil Company estimat- rising. “How much do you think the economy. same period in 2016. The financial bases in the Spratly Islands if Ha- addition to providing passage for tegic body of water differ consid- ed the area holds around 125 bil- are central bank reserves? I will not Egypt’s economy has been strug- intermediation sector received the noi did not promptly call the oil $5 trillion worth of maritime trade erably. lion barrels of oil and 500 trillion say - who said 35? The answer is gling since the 2011 uprising that biggest amount of FDI–$1 billion— expedition off on Monday. Viet- on an annual basis. The US Geological Survey cubic feet of natural gas in undis- that it’s very close to 35 billion ... toppled long-time autocrat Hosni from January to May. Some 345 nam leased the waters under dis- This photo taken on May 10, forecasts that the South China Sea covered resources," according to could anyone have imagined 10 Mubarak, but the government new companies benefitting from pute to Repsol subsidiary Talis- 2016 shows crew members of Chi- "may contain anywhere between the US Energy Information Ad- months ago that there would be hopes the three-year IMF loan will foreign funds were established in man-Vietnam, while officials in na's South Sea Fleet taking part in 5 and 22 billion barrels of oil and ministration’s research. $35 billion,” Sisi said at a press put the country on the right track. Turkey in May, making it, in to- (AP) conference on Monday. The cen- (Alarabiya) tal, 55,370 companies with inter- national capital operating in the country. Between January and May, 2,166 new companies fund- ed by international capital were es- tablished in Turkey. In total, 6,981 companies in Turkey are funded by German capital, while investors from the U.K. and the Netherlands have financed 3,021 and 2,745 businesses, respective- ly. As of May, nearly 40 percent of companies that benefit from foreign funds or participation are linked to EU member countries. (BBC) Petronas said Tuesday it was pull- partners. ing out of its Can$36 billion ($28.8 Project nixed billion US) liquefied natural gas The project planned for the exporting project on Canada’s district of Port Edward was nixed west coast long opposed by envi- after “a careful and total review of ronmentalists and native rights ac- the project amid changes in mar- tivists. The Pacific NorthWest ket conditions,” a company state- LNG project was greenlighted in ment said. “We are disappointed September to build a pipeline and that the extremely challenging en- two liquefied natural gas terminals vironment brought about by the on Lelu Island, British Columbia, prolonged depressed prices and an area home to a huge nature pre- shifts in the energy industry have serve and wild salmon habitat. Each led us to this decision,” said PNW of the two plants would liquefy LNG board chair Anuar Taib. “Pet- some six million tonnes of natural ronas and its North Montney Joint gas per year, with the possibility Venture partners remain commit- of adding a third gas terminal at a ted to developing their significant later date. The pipeline built by natural gas assets in Canada and the operator TransCanada would will continue to explore all options have had to cross 900 kilometers as part of its long-term investment of British Columbia between Hud- strategy moving forward.” A num- son’s Hope and Lelu Island. But ber of First Nations and environ- lagging natural gas prices and oth- mental groups sued the federal gov- er changes in energy markets con- ernment and Petronas unsuccess- tributed to the about-face from the fully to try to stop the project. Malaysian energy giant and its (CNN)

The British government, backed vice — links to Heathrow airport, nesses had feared that Crossrail 2's by London's Mayor Sadiq Khan, there is no plan currently for omission from the Queen's Speech Kuwait’s oil minister Essam al- producers will meet in the Rus- has given the green light to the Crossrail 2 to be plugged into Lon- meant it had been shelved by a Marzouq said on Saturday that sian city of St Petersburg on Mon- Crossrail 2 project. The £30 bil- don's second airport at Gatwick. government which feared it would compliance with oil production day to discuss the pact on cuts, lion (US$39 billion) project would The project's announcement be unaffordable in the wake of Brex- cuts by OPEC and non-OPEC which was reached earlier this year. create a new north-south railway comes a day after rail electrifica- it. But on Monday, July 24, it was countries is good and that deeper Marzouq also told reporters under London. It would follow in tion projects in Wales, the Mid- confirmed that the Conservative cuts are possible. Asked about the that a technical committee of the footsteps of Crossrail, which lands and the North were canceled, government and their Democratic possibility of further cuts to sup- OPEC and non-OPEC countries is due to open in 2018, which is and some provincial politicians are Unionist Party allies, were press- port the price of crude, the minis- had heard and was happy with re- east-west. But while Crossrail — crying foul and claiming too much ing ahead with the project, which ter said: “Everything is open.” ports from Libya and Nigeria, and which will be known as the Eliza- taxpayers' money is being spent is set to be up and running by 2033. Ministers from the Organization that discussions would continue on beth Line when it comes into ser- on the capital. Many London busi- (Spuntak) of the Petroleum Exporting Coun- Monday. tries (OPEC) and other non-OPEC (Alarabiya) IMFdowngrades USeconomic growth forecast on Trump policyrisks The International Monetary Fund ary than previously assumed, giv- has cut its growth forecast for the en the uncertainty about the tim- United States on concerns about ing and nature of US fiscal policy New US a n t i-R ussia n en er g y Donald Trump's ability to deliver changes," the update explained. on his economic promises to stoke President Trump came into office the US economy. Despite its pre- six months ago on the promise of sa n ct io n s t o ha v e 'b r ut a l' vious optimistic update in April, major infrastructure spending, tax the IMF has downgraded US cuts and looser regulation, which im p a ct o n Eur o p e if p a ssed growth to 2.1 per cent for 2017 sparked a rally on Wall Street. and 2018 from previous projec- However, the policies have been Major European energy projects to develop, upgrade and maintain (various European firms and Gaz- tions of 2.3 per cent and 2.5 per bogged down in the US Congress could be affected by sanctions if Russian-related projects anywhere prom); Nord Stream 2 (various cent. Global growth has come in while the administration continues the US Congress passes a bill to in the world. European companies and Gaz- unchanged in at 3.5 per cent in to fight battles on other fronts such punish businesses working to de- European Commission chief prom); Sakhalin II expansion (Shell 2017 and 3.6 per cent in 2018 in as healthcare reform. Trump pro- velop, upgrade and maintain Rus- spokesperson Margaritis Schinas and Gazprom); Shah Deniz and forecasts described by IMF man- tectionism a risk to growth fore- sian-related projects anywhere in said the move would impact Eu- South Caucasus Pipeline (BP and aging director Christine Lagarde as casts the world. European Commission rope's "energy independence and Lukoil); and Zhor Field (BP, Eni "quite well anchored". But, in its IMF chief economist Maurice chief spokesperson Margaritis security interests." and Rosneft). Mr. Schinas has said World Economic Update, the IMF Obstfeld cited the chief global drags Schinas said the move would im- The Commission prepared a list the Commission was following cited uncertainty about President as slow growth and slow invest- pact Europe's "energy indepen- of eight projects that would be af- developments "with some con- Trump's policies as a major factor ment, but said it was difficult to dence and security interests." fected. The list includes: Baltic cern" — and expected the Europe- behind the more cautious growth ignore Donald Trump's unfulfilled Major European energy projects Liquefied Natural Gas (Shell and an Union's "interests" would be outlook for the United States. protectionist rhetoric and risks of could be affected by sanctions if Gazprom); Blue Stream (Eni and addressed in the pre-legislative "The assumption (is) that fis- a trade war. the US Congress passes a bill July Gazprom); CPC Pipeline (Shell, process. cal policy will be less expansion- (BBC) 25 to punish businesses working ENI and Rosneft); Nord Stream 1 (Reuters) THURSDAY. JULY 27, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

n the occas ion of 18th Kargil Vijay Diwas , actor Ce lina Jaitly s ays one s hould not forge t the contribu- tion of the s oldie rs whos e s acrifice has brought us pe ace and s e curity.

For actor Celina Jaitly, the men- shots and shrapnel injuries in 1971 tion of Kargil War of 1999 brings war, besides a Sena Medal for back memories of the time, when counter terrorism insurgency. He most of the men in her family was an expert in mountain warfare “were deployed in the valley”. The and counter terrorism studies and actor is also reminded of the sacri- always brought us up with one fices made by Indian soldiers and value ‘Yaad Rahey.. Naam, Namak urges that “it should never be for- aur Nishaan’, which is the selfless gotten because for our tomorrow, value of all our troops serving our they sacrificed their today.” Celi- country.” The 35-year-old adds na’s father, late Colonel Vikram that during Kargil war, along with Kumar Jaitly [who died on July 2, the contribution of brave jawans, 2017] was an Indian Army Colo- she also experienced the strength nel from Punjab. One of her broth- of army wives in full force for the er still serves the Indian Army first time in her life. “So many of Special Forces. “As a fourth gen- my friends lost their fathers, too eration Army Brat, I would like to many gone too young. Every Indi- begin by saying that it is very im- an must be proud of the exempla- portant to remind every Indian cit- ry courage, indomitable spirit and izen that a soldier is a national as- irrepressible valour displayed by set to whom the motto ‘Nation the Indian soldiers in the Kargil Before Self’ is dearer than life it- War. Their sacrifice should never PriyankaChopragoes Set back to Prabhudheva’s self,” says Celina, who is married be forgotten” says the actor, add- to Hotelier Peter Haag and is a ing that Kargil Vijay Diwas is sig- mother of five-year-old twins. nificant to all Indians. “It’s a day Karuppu Raja Vellai Raja, Talking about her father, Celina to celebrate nameless heroes just blonde,channelsher says, “One of the strongest and like my dad, who is no more, but bravest officers of the Indian Army he fought for our country and the actors Vishal and Karthi opt out Infantry division, known as TI- legacy that he left behind is that of inner LadyGagain GER, served the maneaters of 17 peace and security and self-sacri- rabhudheva’s next Tamil directorial Karuppu Raja Vellai Raja has Kumaon, commanded the incredi- fice for the greater good for gener- ble infantry battalion of the ma- ations of Indians to come,” Celina newphotoshoot suffered a huge loss with actors Vishal and Karthi opting out. neaters of 16 Kumaon. He got two signs off. wound medals from multiple gun- (Hindustan Times)

Priyanka Chopra is not only rul- a red lipstick. But what was most ing the world with her acting skills striking about her look was the but also fashion choices. This lady blonde wig. On the work front, she has a knack for pulling off unex- has two Hollywood projects in her pected outfits in the most smash- kitty currently: A Kid Like Jake ing way and she has proved it again which also stars Jim Parsons, in her photoshoot for L’Officiel Claire Danes and Octavia Spencer India. For the shoot, the actor and Isn’t It Romantic co-starring sported a red knit dress with a cape Rebel Wilson, Adam Devine and Actor-filmmaker Prabhudheva’s events, the project has been stalled figuring out suitable replacements styled detail on the neckline, with Liam Hemsworth. comeback Tami directorial, Karup- indefinitely as its male protagonists for Vishal and Karthi. Meanwhile, bold graphic liner on the eyes and (Santa Banta) pu Raja Vellai Raja was launched Vishal and Karthi have opted out Prabhudheva might work on a Hin- amid much fanfare earlier this year. for reasons yet unknown. The in- di film with Sooraj Pancholi and It was a multi-starrer featuring side grapevine is that Karthi exit- will return to recommence Karup- Vishal, Karthi and Shivaay fame ed the project as Prabhudheva pu Raja Vellai Raja later this year. P a r in eet i C h op r a , Sayyeshaa. The project started didn’t have the second half of the The film has story by late writer- rolling earlier this month and its project ready as promised. Ac- director K Subash, best known for composer Harris Jayaraj even cording to reliable sources, the penning the story of Chennai Ex- Ar ju n K a p oor ’s completed composing four songs project will now be made with new press. in record time. In a sudden turn of male lead cast and the makers are (Hindustan Times) N a m a st ey C a n a d a Kargil Vijay Diw as is n ot a sequ el t o sho uld be celebrated N a m a st ey L on d on more prominently: ipul Shah, who is all set to bring Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra together Rakul Preet for Namastey Canada, has said the film is not a sequel to Akshay Kumar’s Namastey ctor Rakul Preet Singh says Kargil Vijay Diwas London. along with reminding her of the contribution of our soldiers also makes her realise that we Director Vipul Shah is all set to don the director’s hat once again for living in a world where man fight against man to be at Namastey Canada. The director- producer has finalised Arjun Kapoor peace. and Parineeti Chopra as the lead cast. Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chop- ra will be seen romancing each other once again in his forthcoming project. Vipul would be reuniting the duo after their hit debut Ishaaqzaade. While the name suggests it is a sequel to Vipul’s Namastey London, the filmmaker claims it is not. “I want to put the record straight, this is not a sequel of Namastey London. This is a totally fresh script,” he said in a press statement. “I would love to thank Akshay Kumar Thefirst for standing with me and showing tremendous grace in giving me the title Namastey poster of Canada. I am very happy that Arjun and Parineeti have agreed to join me in this jour- ney and I hope that this film 'Carbon' can become one of their best outings,” he added. Talking about the film, Arjun said, is here! It’s 18th Kargil Vijay Diwas on wars. “A part of me is saddened For the first time, Anushka will be Anushka observed and imbibed the “I’m super excited to be a part July 26 and on the occasion, actor thinking that we are living in a seen portraying the role of a Guja- mannerisms and accent from her of this film. I’ve enjoyed all Rakul Preet Singh reminiscence world where humans fight against rati girl in Jab Harry Met Sejal. makeup artist who is a Gujarati. of Vipul sir’s films - Aankhen, The first poster from the short how painful it was for some of her humans to be at peace,” she adds. The mini trails have already show- In order to further perfect her por- Waqt, and most recently, Na- film 'Carbon' featuring actor and friends and acquaintances, who lost Though Rakul’s father did not cased her inner Gujarati to the au- trayal, Anushka also underwent mastey London. It is exciting producer, Jackky Bhagnani is out. their family members at the Kargil fight at the Kargil War but he was diences and the newly launched coaching from a diction trainer. that after working with giants Carbon is a futuristic film set War. Being an army kid (her father part of a similar situation that took trailer of the film further has the Speaking about the process of like Mr. Bachchan and Akshay in 2067, starring Jackky Bhagnani, is Retd. Colonel Kulvinder Singh), place two years after the 1999 war. audience rooting for Anushka as preparation of Sejal's character, Kumar, he’s chosen me for his Nawazzudin Siddiqui, Prachi De- Rakul feels that not everyone in “There was a cold war going on Sejal. Anushka aka Sejal is seen as Anushka said, `I learned the Guja- next directorial venture. Na- sai and Yashpal Sharma. Keeping the country is aware of the signif- between India and Pakistan just an independent, outspoken and rati diction from Dimple, my coach. mastey Canada has all the in mind the current situation of icance of the Kargil Vijay Diwas. two years after the Kargil War and free spirited girl. The actress is seen We used to write down the words heart & humour of a fun fam- Global warming, the film takes a “My heart reaches out to those my dad was posted in Rajasthan effortlessly conversing in a Guja- in the way it is pronounced and ily entertainer and I’m look- look at what the future could look who lost their near and dear ones at the Indo-Pak border. The situa- rati accent, leaving the audience once you are familiar with those ing forward to the journey of like if there's no action taken to- during the war. I think the day tion was so critical that everyone charmed. AWhile the mini trails of words, it's easier to talk in that bringing it alive on celluloid.” day. Will these 4 characters escape should be celebrated with much was expecting another war, like Jab Harry met Sejal introduced the accent and style.` The exception- “Namastey Canada is exactly from Carbon? Find out soon. more awareness, especially among Kargil. I saw my mother getting audience to Anushka as Sejal, the ally talented actress Anushka Shar- the film I was looking for! It In association with Large Short the youth, so that they understand stressed and her health getting af- trailer further adds to the layers of ma has been creating waves, quite is desi with a videsi heart or Films, written & directed by Mai- that the reason we are living hap- fected, though we were too young Sejal's character. Anushka is seen literally as Sejal in Jab Harry met maybe videsi with a desi trey Bajpai and Ramiz Ilham Khan, pily is because our forces are de- to understand what was happen- as a strong headed, independent girl Sejal. Anushka Sharma is garner- heart!. produced by Jackky Bhagnani, ployed at the borders and they are ing at that time,” recalls Rakul. The on a solo European trip. The trail- ing accolades from across quarters Arjun and I are so excited Deepshikha Deshmukh and doing everything to save our na- actor also wants to take this op- er features the young actress bash- for her portrayal of a Gujarati girl. to get this party on the floor. Gautam Gupta, Carbon will be re- tion,” says Rakul. Along with the portunity to put some light on the We will be playing to our Pun- ing miscreants, dancing her heart Jab Harry met Sejal will have jabi strengths but speak to the leased on Large Short Films' You- sense of pride for being an army army life, which at times looks out and giving a glimpse of her Anushka romancing Shah Rukh Tube channel. global audience. kid, the Yaariyan (2013) actor adds glamorous from outside. philosophical side. In order to get Khan in the duo's first collabora- (Tribune) (Santa Banta) that it’s also painful to think about (Hindustan Times) into the skin of Sejal's character, tion with film maker Imtiaz Ali. THURSDAY. 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ropping struggling Dawson now would be counter-intuitive

Roma came out 3-2 winners against Bull Arena, but went ahead in con- furious with Grajeda again after the Tottenham in the ICC after a fran- troversial fashion after American break when the England striker was tic finale in New Jersey in the ear- referee Hilario Grajeda awarded denied a stonewall penalty after Rory McIlroy says he is proud of ies on the way in which helped to England must adopt a more cere- soundly beaten by upbeat England: the patience and resilience he get myself back into the tourna- ly hours of Wednesday morning. the Italian side a penalty for Cart- former Spurs defender Fazio bral, Alastair Cook-like approach at Trent Bridge came a reversal of Roma took the lead on 13 minutes er-Vickers' handball from Radja caught him in the box. Kane went showed in coming back from a ment. as they plot victory over South such staggering proportions that nightmare start to finish tied for "I wish I could have that start through Diego Perotti's penalty Nainggolan's cross. Despite there close from an angle having been put Africa in the Oval’s 100th Test, the only wish for the Oval's 100th from Cameron Carter-Vickers' soft being no VAR employed for the through on goal shortly after, but fourth at The Open on Sunday. over again but I'm proud of the way says Mike Selvey. The Oval had Test this week is that the teams The world No 4 was five over par I hung in there." handball, before Spurs were denied ICC matches, Grajeda consulted Roma were 2-0 up against the run just seen its 62nd Test when Sir might calm down and reach a mu- a clear penalty of their own Feder- his fourth official having initially of play with 20 minutes remaining after six holes of Thursday's open- "I felt like I did a pretty good Ranulph Fiennes embarked on a tual state of equilibrium, without ing round, but finished the week job, but with the way Jordan ico Fazio's tackle on Harry Kane waved play on, with Spurs feeling as summer signing Under slammed north-south circumnavigation of getting stuck in the equatorial in the second half. Cengiz Under aggrieved at what was a harsh de- home as Kevin Wimmer's clearance five under alongside Spain's Rafa played over the four days it was the globe in the course of which it doldrums.Of the two teams Cabrera Bello. Speaking at a Nike going to be pretty hard to catch slotted home for 2-0 in the 70th cision. Perotti stepped up for fell kindly to him. Substitute Winks took a shade under fourteen though, it is the Lord's performance minute, but Spurs levelled late on Roma, and left Michel Vorm root- grabbed one back for Spurs with LDN team golf event with Jason him. "I finished off the week well months to journey between the of South Africa that was the more Day streamed on Sky Sports and and have to take the positives from with two goals in four minutes ed as he found the right-hand cor- three minutes remaining, squeez- south and north poles. What kept aberrant. Since last the sides met through subs Harry Winks (87) ner. Spurs did improve as the first ing the ball home from a tight angle Facebook in east London, McIl- it." Spieth claimed his third Major him? Already in this four-match in a series, that which England won roy said: with the three-shot win at Royal and Vincent Janssen (90+1). Roma half wore on; first Mousa Dem- three yards out after Janssen's series England and South Africa in South Africa the winter before won it just a minute later, howev- bele hit the bar from an acute an- poked effort had come off the "After the first six holes on Thurs- Birkdale and just needs the USP- have travelled between two polar last, England have played 16 Tests, day I still had 66 holes to turn it GA Championship to complete the er, as Marco Tumminello turned gle, before Kane forced Roma goal- post, and Janssen then levelled extremes of performance without winning six only and losing eight, home from close range from Kevin keeper Alisson into a good save himself in the 91st minute with a around. Sometimes you get off to career Grand Slam. His first chance the frostbite and with a rapidity with the Lord's win the only one bad starts but there is enough time to do that comes at Quail Hollow Strootman's cross. Roma were after a fine hit on the stride from fine near-post finish from Kevin that makes the great British adven- in the last eight matches against quickest off the mark at the Red 20 yards out. Kane and Spurs were N'Koudou's cross from the right. to turn it around. "I'm fortunate I in just over two weeks' time. turer look a laggard. At Lord's, six losses. stayed patient and made four bird- (BBC SPORT) (Sky Sport) shambolic South Africa were (CRICKET NEWS)

Jon ‘Bones’ Jones has scarcely a main event that has routinely really," he said, "because it's got specialist. I'd like to see how he found struggles in his record-set- been struck by disaster. Jones- the potential to go off so I'm not puts up with getting hit on the ting UFC career but, as he nears Cormier has been scheduled five “We’re ready for anyone – I could fight Cormier, Jones or looking forward to that. "I won't chin." Manuwa should get his his return, his most dangerous op- times now, yet they have fought put up with any talk from Cormi- chance to become Britain's second ponent yet might be hiding in the just once. Jones won their grudge Volkan Oezdemir now,” says UFC 214’s Jimi Manuwa er, who likes to run his mouth, so UFC champion if Jones emerges shadows. London's Jimi Manuwa match but last summer, at UFC I'm not looking for it. I want to unscathed from his rematch with will not be contesting the light- 200, was withdrawn from rematch- focus on my opponent, and I don't Cormier, who he handily beat in heavyweight title at UFC 214 but ing Cormier at three days' notice want to be sidetracked by anything their first fight. But the elephant there is nobody with a keener eye due to a potential doping violation. from Cormier. I had a backstage in the room is Oezdemir, Manu- on Jones' rematch against Daniel Two previously scheduled fights tiff with him after his last fight in wa's upcoming opponent, who Cormier, which has the belt on the were ruined by injuries, so Manu- Buffalo, and it almost went off could throw a spanner in the line. Manuwa fights on the under- wa is on standby should Jones and because he tried to run his mouth." works. "I tend to keep an eye on card but, knowing Jones' volatili- Cormier somehow miss each oth- I don't want to be side-tracked by my division," Manuwa continued. ty, is ready to substitute himself er again. "I train with the best in anything from Cormier. I had a "Oezdemir won his last fight in 28 into the spotlight if chaos strikes. the world," Manuwa said. "We've backstage tiff with him after his seconds and looks like a threat, so "It's always a possibility. got such a variety of talent in my last fight in Buffalo, and it almost it will be a shoot-out because he'll We're ready for anyone - I could gym - Ilir Latifi replicates Cormier went off because he tried to run want to stand up with me. But he'll fight Cormier, Jones or Volkan because he's a great wrestler, Alex- his mouth. shoot for a takedown when he feels Oezdemir now," Manuwa exclu- ander Gustafsson replicates Jones Jimi Manuwa my power, and if he doesn't, that sively told Sky Sports. "It's just because he's tall and long. We're Manuwa's rise, including back- will be his demise. another body." It is, as he says, a ready for these guys." Manuwa, to-back knockout wins, has come "I've claimed myself as one of possibility. Manuwa is scheduled likely to fight the winner, will during Jones' absence yet the seeds the best guys in the division be- to face Oezdemir, a relative new- spend the build-up in Jones and have already been sewn on a po- cause I've put in the world. I wasn't bie at the highest level, but his pres- Cormier's shadow and isn't hop- tential future meeting. "Of course, even in the top 10 when I lost twice ence is an insurance policy to save ing to make new friends. "No, not I'd love to fight him," Manuwa told to the No 1 contenders. But I Sky Sports earlier this year. "He's climbed back by fighting the tough- the greatest fighter of all time. Why est guys. I know it's my time not? I think I could knock him out. now." Jones has never fought a knockout (FOX NEWS)

Michael Bell intends to step tannia, but we are putting that Ronald R up to Pattern-race com- down to the ground. "He will def- R oger F ed er er pany for the first time in the Bon- initely not run if the ground is not hams Thoroughbred Stakes at the fast." Bell hopes to have unbeaten Qatar Goodwood Festival. The filly Main Desire back in action is t h e gr ea t est Newmarket handler has pencilled next season after issuing a posi- in the mile Group Three prize on tive update on her recovery from a August 4 as the next target for the leg injury. The two-year-old was of a ll tim e, T im three-year-old, provided condi- ruled out for the remainder of the tions are suitable. After finishing season after meeting with the set- second in the Britannia at Royal back shortly after her Listed vic- Ascot, the son of Nathaniel fin- tory at York in May. Bell added: H en m a n says ished down the field when sent off "She has had six screws put in her favourite for a Listed event at hind leg and she will be fine. She Roger Federer has confirmed his how many Majors would he have Newmarket's July Festival on his won't run again this year, but she status as the greatest of all time won? Federer beat Marin Cilic in last start. Bell said: "Ronald R is is going to be fine next year. The following his Wimbledon triumph, the final at Wimbledon "And then going to have a go at the Thorough- vets are very happy with her says Tim Henman. The Swiss won you reflect, the four Grand Slams bred Stakes. He blobbed at the July progress." his eighth title at SW19 earlier this were on grass when he played. So Festival having run well in the Bri- (SKY SPORT) month to take his Grand Slam tal- if you had (Pete) Sampras playing ly to 19 overall, four clear of Rafa- three of the four Grand Slams on el Nadal in second. And while Hen- grass, I'm sure he would've won a man believes it's difficult to com- lot more. "But right now it does pare players from different eras, come down to a numbers game and he would be hard pushed to pick a Federer's won 19 Grand Slams - player who has ever been better that's the most of any player, any than Federer. "In my opinion, he male player, so he would go down is [the best], but I think it's diffi- as my best of all time." Having gone cult to compare generations," said five years without winning a ma- Henman. "You think of Rod Laver jor, Federer's Wimbledon success Team Sky's Chris Froome made history by winning the Tour de France sprint in Paris, edging Andre who won all four Majors in a cal- was his second Slam of the year for a fourth time on Sunday, widely regarded as his toughest Tour win Greipel over the line by a narrow endar year - he did that twice. And following his Australian Open tri- yet. The Team Sky leader, who described this year's race as the "closest margin. "I'm speechless, it is an for seven years of his professional umph in January, and Henman has and most hard-fought battle", sealed his victory on Saturday in a time amazing feeling," Froome said. career he didn't play Grand Slams tipped him for further glory at the trial, and rolled on to the Champs-Elysees with team-mates in a largely "There is something magical about because he turned professional. So US Open. ceremonial stage contested by sprint teams, rather than overall race the Champs-Elysees when you (BBC SPORT) leaders. Dylan Groenewegen (Lotto-Soudal) won the stage in a final have spent. (Sky Sport) THURSDAY . JULY 27 . 2017-Asad 05, 1396 H.S Vol:XII Issue No: 05 Price: Afs.20

of capital Kabul province. According to NDS, the insurgents were planned a deadly terrorist attack and destined the vehicle to Kabul city for the sole purpose of bombing in a key part of the city. However, no militant groups, including the Taliban insurgents have commented into the matter AT News Report so far. It comes at a time when almost two months ago a deadliest KABUL: The operatives of truck-bombing was incurred at National Directorate of Security Zanbaq Square, near the embassy (NDS) have foiled a deadly truck of Germany, in which over 130 bombing in Kabul before the innocent people were killed and militants manage to detonate it more than 300 others sustained inside the city. The Afghan injuries, followed by a coordinated that so far 23 Taliban fighters were Intelligence, NDS, in a statement suicide attacks on a funeral prayer killed in Kohistan district. said before reaching its distinction of Salim Izadyar, son of Meanwhile, the Ministry of a Hino type mini-truck loaded Muhammad Alam Izadyar, deputy Interior (MoI) too confirmed the with 2500 kilograms of explosive speaker of Meshrano Jirga (Senate) retaken of the district from Taliban AT Monitoring Desk materials has been seized in the where dozens of innocent people insurgent’s control. The MoI in a premises of Chahar Asiab district lost their precious lives. statement said that heavy KABUL: A well-known Pashtun casualties have been incurred to the singer in Pakistan who is Taliban insurgent during retaken internationally famous for her 20 Baghlan operation. It is worth mentioning unique still and voice of singing has that Kohistan, and Taywara scolded Pakistan she would leave villages cleared districts of western Ghor province for Kabul if authorities fail in collapse to the Taliban in one day bringing the culprits into the court of Taliban in after clashes with Afghan security of justice. force. Kohistan retaken, however The Pashtu folk music queen ongoing the fate of Taywara is still in and her two sons sustained deep looms. According to provincial injuries after being attacked by operation officials, Taywara district fallen to unknown men in Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. AT News Report the Taliban after the insurgents At least 50 Taliban massively attached on the district “I served the Pashto language KABUL: Counter Narcotics insurgents were killed in an that forced security force to and Pashtuns through signing at Deputy Office of the Ministry of ongoing operation in tactically retreat. The annoying different styles but now Interior (MoI) on Wednesday said news is that the Taliban insurgents unfortunately I am wandering here Baghlan-e-Markazi district and there to get my basic human that 874 drug smugglers have been of northern Baghlan, killed dozens of doctors and arrested during operations carried patients after capturing Taywara rights,” she was quoted as saying out by Counter Narcotics Police local officials said. district, and also torched district in a report by local newspaper, of Afghanistan (CNPA) within hospital. Provincial police Dawn News. She was speaking on Tuesday during a gathering, past four months. A statement Local officials in northern Baghlan spokesman, Mohammad Iqbal issued by the Government Media Nezami told Afghanistan Times organized by Aman Jirga against province said on Wednesday that the practice of usury. However, and Information Center (GMIC) over 20 villages were cleared of that Taliban opened fire at local said that MoI Deputy Minister for Taliban insurgents by Tuesday people during capturing Taywara according to some reports, Narcotics, General Abdul Khalil night in ongoing operations in district and killed 22 civilians, Zarsanga was wounded along with Bakhtyar informed that they have Baghlan-e-Markazi district of the including doctors, patients and her other family members in a conducted 764 operations to fight province. students. He furthered that Taliban dispute which apparently arose drug smuggling and drug The operation was launched insurgents created horror situation due to financial issues. Zarsanga production. “These operations eight days ago to clear the area of AT News Report insurgents. “Afghan security and Ministry of Defense (MoD) on in district as they (Taliban) torched had reportedly borrowed money carried out across the country in insurgents. Officials said in this defense forces started retaken Wednesday. The ministry also houses of people cooperating with from some people in Nowshera the last four months.” According time nearly 50 Taliban insurgents operation at 6:00pm local time— informed of clearance operation the government. The control of and the issue of repayment led to to GMIC, Bakhtyar in a press KABUL: The Afghan security an armed clash. According to were killed and security forces forces have retaken the control of eventually, after three hours of that has been seriously going on in Taywara district has to regain just conference told newsmen that 874 managed to clear over 20 villages battle, they (Afghan forces) other parts of the district to perish like Kohistan district of Faryab Zarsanga, she had borrowed 400, drug smugglers have been arrested Kohistan district of northern 000 Pakistani rupees from some by Tuesday night. Faryab province last night captured the center of Kohistan militants. “The ongoing operation province, because the residents as result of these operations by In addition, nearly 70 other people and in return she has already CNPA. “140 of them are high level, (Tuesday night), after three days district from Taliban insurgents,” has been supporting by aerial suffered a lot at hands of Taliban insurgents were wounded. said a statement issued by the forces,” the statement said, adding insurgents. paid 1.1 million in interests. She 142 medium level and 578 others “The Taliban are on the run of being under wing of the Taliban said the standard of her life is worst are small size smugglers.” He from the district after suffering as she is living on the roadsides at added that 19 opium production heavy casualties," Gen. Shoaor the age of 74, despite she has factories have been destroyed and Gul, deputy minister of defense received many awards from abroad 116 ton drug including opium, said during a visit to Baghlan. including the United States for her heroin, hashish, morphine, alcohol, This comes after the Taliban country. While addressing the shisha, methamphetamine and attacked the district eight days ago gathering she came hard over the henbanes have been seized during and got close to the center of the ruling class and Pashtun operations. As per Bakhtyar, the district. Local officials said that nationalists for not caring her, seizure of opium is worth $292 civilian houses were also adding the attitudes of authorities million rate inside Afghanistan. In destroyed in the clashes as the and Pashtun leadership remains as case of smuggling outside Taliban "used them as shields." MULTAN: Fourteen members of a Baksh, a local police official. He other at the local police station after under fire for their controversial silent spectator which is very Afghanistan, it would worth $900 The Afghan Air Force is also Pakistani village council have been said the village council was the incident that happened last decisions, especially regarding much painful for her. He million which is an enormous loss supporting ground forces in the complained and accused the local to the smugglers. He also delivered ongoing operation. Taliban arrested for ordering the rape of a approached by a man who week,” he told AFP. “We have women. A jirga was involved in one on the CNPA operations in the suffered most of the casualties in teenage girl as punishment for a rape complained that his 12-year-old arrested 14 people of the village of South Asia´s most infamous of refusing register FIR against the past four months in Kabul, the the air operations, officials said. committed by her brother, police sister had been raped by their council so far,” he said, adding that cases of sexual violence against attackers and take action against capital city, saying: ”CNPA Over 1,000 residents have said Wednesday. The incident cousin. The council then ordered the “main accused” — the man who women when, in 2002, it ordered them. She warned Pakistani conducted 300 operations which been displaced from the district occurred earlier this month in the the complainant to rape the sister raped the 12-year-old — was still the gang rape of a woman called authorities in strongest words to resulted at seizure of 4.5 ton drugs, after the Taliban attack but neighbourhood of Raja Ram in of the accused in return, Baksh said at large. Jirgas, or village councils Mukhtar Mai after her brother was break the fast of criminal silence in which 364 people arrested TOLOnews reporter, Hamid Muzaffarabad, a suburb of the — an order which was duly carried formed of local elders, are a falsely accused of rape. Mai made by providing justice and standard including 18 high level smugglers Shirzai, who is currently in central city of Multan, investigators out. The allegations were traditional means of settling the unusual decision to defy her life within the country, adding if and the rest retailers.” He also said Baghlan-e-Markazi, said the told AFP. “A jirga (village council) confirmed by Rashid Taheem, the disputes in Pakistan´s rural areas, rapists and take them to court. Her Pakistani administration fails she that in the past two days CNPA families are returning to their had ordered the rape of a 16-year- police officer heading the where courts and lawyers are not attackers walked free but she went would leave for Afghanistan which have seized 2.5 ton of alcohol in homes as security forces clear their old girl as punishment, as her brother investigation. “Both the parties always accessible or trusted. ut such on to become a high-profile according to her is a country of her its operations. villages. (TOLONews) had raped a 12-year-old,” said Allah had filed cases of rape against each councils are illegal and have been women´s rights activist. forefathers.

The Afghanistan National Under- Afghanistan was on top form in U19 World Cup 2018. Zazai said he has gained a lot of 19 Cricket Team on Wednesday the matches and won by huge The U19s coach Dawlat experience from the competition. returned home to a hero’s margins. Talking on the return of Ahmadzai said the strategy and He said the team will strive to welcome after a successful the national U19 squad, the the plans of the team will change achieve more successes for tournament at the World Cup Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) following this victory. He said he Afghanistan’s cricket. Qualifiers in Singapore. chairman Atif Mashal said their is committed to leaving no stone Their last match was on The competition started earlier victory was a great achievement unturned to prepare his team for Tuesday where they beat Nepal this month where Afghanistan for cricket in the country.Mashal the ICC U19 World Cup 2018. to qualify for the 2018 ICC played six matches against vowed to continue their efforts to Meanwhile, the U19 team Under-19 World Cup. Malaysia, Nepal and the host strengthen cricket, to bring more members said they are excited It was Afghanistan’s second Singapore and notched up six reforms in the cricket council and about their victory in the match against Nepal in the WC back-to-back wins. Team to prepare the U19s for the ICC qualifying rounds. Bowler Yusuf qualifiers.

9 Daesh, Taliban fighters killed in Nangarhar offensive JALALABAD: At least nine Daesh (Islamic State) rebels and Taliban fighter have been killed Haidari and five others, including during an air and ground operation his son, were killed in a blast on in eastern Nangarhar province, an Tuesday evening in Doruj village. official said on Wednesday. The Taliban claimed Police spokesman Lt. Col. responsibility for the blast that Hazrat Hussain Mashriqiwal told killed the Sheb Koh district chief, Pajhwok Afghan News the his son and four security guards. security forces targeted IS The resident of locality, who hideouts in the Mamand Dara area wished to go unnamed, said of Achin district late on Tuesday. Haidari remained as district chief He said eight Daesh rebels were since three years and his work was killed and several heavy and light exceptional. weapons destroyed during the The people of Sheb Koh may offensive. KABUL: The Sheb Koh district an official said on Wednesday. not find administrator like him, Security forces and civilians chief of western Farah province, Governor spokesman Naser the resident said while hailing his suffered no casualties, he added. his son and four security guards Mehri told Pajhwok Afghan News work and achievement for the (Pajhwok) have been killed in a roadside blast, District Chief Abdul Rahim district. (Pajhwok)