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AT News Report who were not in relations with AT News Report Taliban. The operation was KABUL: An operation launched launched before dawn, during KABUL: The government of jointly by the Afghan and foreign which also three members of Turkey has delivered military aid troops in Wardak province, another family lost their lives. to the Afghan forces worth $4.5 inflicted heavy casualties on the Similar joint operations had left million as part of a bilateral residents. Four sons of a man civilians dead and injured agreement between the countries, were killed, while other dead are previously in the provinces of a statement from the mission school and university students Wardak, Paktia, Paktika, Urzugan said Sunday. The Embassy of and some guests gathered at a and other areas, faced by serious Turkey in Kabul said in a house in the harvest season, public reactions. The members of statement the aid will support according to local people. They parliament call on security the logistics operations of... said that the dead civilians were officials to take care of civilian... school and university students

AT News Report called for a “seriously sexual abuse were a stigma. presidential palace demand sex investigation” of sex demands in Around two months ago, a from women who are considered KABUL: Second Vice President, the presidential palace, saying the former adviser to President Ghani to be appointed in senior... Mohammad Sarwar Danish has reports and accusations over alleged that officials inside the

AT News Report Sunday staged a demonstration in The protestors accused the asking the provincial governor to Qala-e-Naw, the capital city, over local officials of weak resign and step down from his KABUL: A number of residents the recent deteriorating security management and blamed them for position. The demonstrators ... of northern Badghis province on situation in the province. insecurity in the province, thus

AT News Report AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: Kabul police on Sunday said they have arrested Islamic KABUL: At least five police State Khorasan (IS-K) facilitator officer have been killed and two AT News Report The upcoming fourth round and logistic supplier in afresh others received injures after their of intra-Afghan dialogue will be crackdown in the capital city— vehicle smashed with a roadside ‘KABUL: The next intra-Afghan held in Uzbekistan’s Samarkand Daesh is foreign extremist groups, bomb in northern Baghlan meeting will be held in the Uzbek city in three to four weeks, the and the Afghan government has province, official said Sunday. city of Samarkand in three to four 1TV channel quoted the strong resolve to eliminate it. Abdul WaliHameedi, weeks, a local TV channelreported participants of Doha intra- Police Special Unit succeeded administrative chief for Freng on Sunday, citing participants in Afghan dialogue as saying. to arrest Daesh or so-called IS-K‘s district, told Pajhwok ... the recently-held intra-Afghan The third intra-Afghan... facilitator and logistic... conference in Doha. MONDAY . JULY 15, 2019 AFGHANISTAN TIMES

Turkey extends military aid worth $4.5m...... P1 the Afghan National country. The legislation that was Defense and Security Forces first passed by the Turkish (ANDSF). parliament in 2015 also grants the Furthermore, the statement government authority to permit added that the financial assistance foreign army personnel to be NuristaniSaysGovt,DonorsHaveAssuredToFundElections was extended to Afghanistan in transported to and from line with the bilateral agreement Afghanistan through Turkey, The chairperson of the committed to providing the budget Nuristani said that sensitive the elections will cost $149 “So far, there was only that was signed by Ankara and according to Turkey’s YeniSafak Independent Election for the presidential elections, a day election materials are being million. According to Nuristani, verbal commitment and nothing Kabul in this regard on Sept. 21, News. Commission, Hawa Alam after electoral observers express printed in Denmark as she the Afghan government will pay was happening in action, but 2018. It is pertinent to mention that Nuristani, on Sunday said the their concerns on the possibility pointed at preparations for the $90 million of the amount while now it is finalized,” Nuristani This comes as Ankara ratified Afghanistan and Turkey have Afghan government and the of a delay in the polls due to lack presidential elections. the remaining will be paid by the told reports in Kabul on Sunday. a motion last year to extend the longstanding and friendly international community have of funds. The IEC has estimated that international donors. (TOLONews) deployment of Turkish troops diplomatic relations, which were in Afghanistan for another two established through the signing of years as part of the NATO’s Turkey-Afghanistan Alliance Protest staged over growing Special Forces sergeant support mission in the war-torn Agreement in 1921. major killed in Afghanistan Joint military operation inflicts heavy civilian...... P1 lives during operations against insurgents. The ministries of insecurity in Badghis ...P12 quiet professional,” Afghanistan in 2017 and 2019, defense and interior reject involvement in the recent Wardak operation, ...P1 have set up tents and has intensified due to local On Saturday, a number of Col. Brian R. Rauen, commander according to Army Lt. Col. Loren saying the military unit 01 had launched that. staged sit-ininfront of the officials’ neglect. “Our people militants entered a building and of 10th SFG(A), said in a Bymer, a spokesman for U.S. governor’s office and wouldn’t have suffered a lot, the paths opened fire on security forces. statement. “He led his soldiers Special Operations Command. Daesh facilitator nabbed in Kabul leave until their demands are met. between the districts are closed, The clash lasted for four hours from the front and his presence Sartor is the recipient of “Governor doesn’t have the and we daily witness the killings and resulted in the killing of eight will be terribly missed.” numerous awards and ...P1 supplier during an Kabul University teacher over ability to manage Badghis and he of police, army and intelligence soldiers and wounding of seven Sartor was killed by enemy decorations, including the operation conducted in 16th PD Daesh links. Two other Daesh should tender his resignation, forces. We want security and others. Meanwhile, the US small arms fire in Faryab Province, Bronze Star Medal with three in Kabul, Kabul Police Press members identified as Ahmad because the insecurity is stability and they are our rights,” special envoy for Afghanistan Afghanistan, according to the oak leaf clusters, the Defense Department said in a statement Tariq and Ahmad Farooq were increasing day by day,” said said Mohammad FaridAkhzai, a reconciliation, ZalmayKhalilzad, Pentagon. Meritorious Service Medal, Joint sent to Afghanistan Times. also arrested from Kabul, NDS Doost Mohammad, a participant member of the provincial council. wrapped up his seventh round Born on Sept. 23, 1978, Sartor Service Commendation Medal, According to the statement, said in a statement in that time. of the rally. On the other hand, Governor of peace talks with the Taliban first joined the Army in June 2001 Army Commendation Medal the detained indict identified as They were involved in organizing Another protestor, AbdulghaforMalikzai rejected the representatives last week in and was assigned as an with three oak leaf clusters, Juma Khan, however, no further attacks in Kabul that targeted Mohamad Aqa said, “We have allegations and said, “We have sent Qatari capital, Doha. His talks infantryman with the 3rd Infantry Army Achievement Medal, details has given. wrestling club, administrative asked for governor’s resignation. the statement of the protestors to were paused for two days as an Division. He deployed to Iraq in Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, Afghan security forces have reforms commission’s employees We always supported our the central government, and All-Afghan-Conference was held 2002. Combat Infantryman Badge, recently intensified attacking and airport, the statement said. government and will do so.” whatever decision the government and jointly hosted by Qatar and He passed Special Forces Senior Parachutist Badge, and Daesh militants across the They confessed to being recruited Meanwhile, the provincial makes is acceptable to me,” he said. Germanywhich led to a roadmap qualification and joined 10th SFG Special Operations Diver Badge. country in general, but in Kabul by Kabul University teachers council also voiced concern about This comes as the security for peace in Afghanistan – with in 2005. He deployed to Iraq as a He was posthumously in particular. ZahirDaee, Mohammad the security condition in the situationhasworsenedrecently on assurances for reducing violence Green Beret in 2006, 2007, 2009, awarded the Purple Heart and Last week, operatives of the M a r o o f R a s i k h , province, saying the instability the outskirts of Badghis province. and civilian casualties to zero. and 2010. He deployed to Bronze Star Medal. National Directorate of Security MubashirMuslimyar and arrested MubashirMuslimyar, a ObaidullahMutawakil DACAAR Danish calls for serious probe into Arg sexual allegations ...P1 government positions. interviews with some female perpetrators, or punish the The allegations were government employees, who accusers if failed to prove it. TENDER NOTICE supported by a former female called themselves as victims of Danesh also denounced what DACAAR ITB 33 PRF-596-597-598/1801-01/RID1.2/23-1404/07.2019 staffer at the presidential palace, sexual demands. he called “campaign use” of sexual who claimed that she was asked Danesh asked the attorney issues as “cowardly and unjust” Date: July 14, 2019 for sex by some of people close general office on Sunday to be against President Ghani’s team. to the president. President serious in investigating the Some figures inside the Sealed offers are invited from qualified companies for Supply & Installation of Complete Set Solar Ghani’s spokesman, rejected the allegations. government or those previously allegations as baseless at the He urged the attorney serving in government, try to Water Pumps with Fixed Stands Solar System and Complete Set Spare Solar System Water Pumps time, but the BBC recently general office to disclose the case defame the president with the aim for DACAAR Program in Kunduz Province. revealed the event through and severely punish the of electoral campaigns.

Please get the detailed tender documents from websites at www.dacaar.org/www.acbar.org/ www.acci.org.af or DACAAR Main Office in below mentioned address. The offers should reach to ‘Next all-Afghan m eeting DACAAR till August 03, 2019 4:00 P.M. The bid opening session will be held on August 05, 2019 at soon in Sam arkand’ 10:30 AM in DACAAR Main Office. Your participation in the bid opening session is highly

appreciated. ...P1 conference organized conference yielded a joint negotiations in a meeting with the by Qatar and Germany was held resolution, providing a roadmap Ambassador of Germany, Peter DACAAR Address: in Qatar’s capital city on July 7 for potential peace in war- Prügel. “Both sides discussed the to 8. stricken Afghanistan. possible timing and agenda for the DACAAR Logistics Unit It was attended by a Meanwhile, officials of the next intra-Afghan meeting,” said delegation from the Taliban’s National Security Directorate KabirHaqmal, a spokesperson of DACAAR Main Office , House No. 403, Street No. 12, Paykobe Naswar, Qala-e-Fathullah, Qatar political office and Afghan (NDS) on Sunday said that the NDS. This comes as despite Kabul - Afghanistan. elites coming from various National Security Advisor all the political efforts the Taliban spheres. Afghan government HamdullahMohib discussed the has not accepted constant calls officials took part in their participants’ list and agenda of regarding a ceasefire and direct Email: jamal@dacaar. org or [email protected] personal capacity. The the upcoming intra-Afghan talks with the Afghan government.

(Project Coordination Unit) Irrigation Restoration and Development Project NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING Invitation for Bids (IFB) For Procurement of Works forRehabilitation of Tizan Canal Irrigation scheme in Guzara District of Herat province Invitation for Bid No: MEW/ PCU/H-528/NCB (Grant No: -012029(ARTF)

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 and Water Irrigation Restoration Development Project (IRDP) has applied for a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) and Afghanistan Reconstruction 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 packages/lots given in para 3 below. 3. The Ministry of Energy & Water/PCU, now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the following package/lots.The construction period is as mentioned against each lot which includesslack period of 3 months for flood/adverse weather conditions and resolving community/farmers needs/disputes etc. Package ID No &Name Lot No Lot Description Completion (ID) Period (in months) Rehabilitation of Tizan Lot-1 Rehabilitation of Tizan Canal 15 Canal Irrigation scheme Irrigation scheme in Guzara District of Herat province separately and the contracts will be awarded accordingly. 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 2014and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Bidding Documents.6. Qualifications requirements include:

(a) The minimum (b) Experience as prime (c) Liquid assets and/or required annual volume contractor in the credit facilities, net of other Requirement---> of construction work construction of at least contractual commitments Lo Lot Id for the successful one works of nature and and exclusive of any t bidder in any of the last complexity equivalent to advance payments which No five years (in AFN) this work during the last may be made under the five (5) years (in AFN). Contract (in Million AFN). 1 Lot-1 64 Million 32 Million 13 Million (d) Proposals for the timely acquisition (own, lease, hire, etc.) of the essential equipment as given in the bidding document. (e) Contract Manager with five years’ experience in works of an equivalent nature and volume, including no less than three years as Manager.

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 of5,000 AFN. The method of payment will be Cash/ Direct Payment. The Bidding Documents shall be collected by the bidders from the address below and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 to 16:30Hrs from Saturday to Wednesday, On Thursdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 (Except public holidays). 8. The bidders or their authorized representatives are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting which will take place on27-July - 2019at 10 AM in the meeting room (Basement) at the address given below to 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 15 August- 2019(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 AMof 15- August- 2019 10. All bids shall be accompanied by a “Bid Security” of amounts under: Lot No: Minimum Required Amount 11. The address referred to above is: Eng. Nasir Ahmad “Ahadi” 1 2,000,000 Afghanis or equivalent Procurement officer IRDP Project Coordination Unit PCU/KBL Mobile: 0700686110 Ministry of Energy & Water, Darulaman Road Sanatorium PCU Main Office- IRDP Meeting Room Hall MONDAY . JULY 15, 2019 AFGHANISTAN TIMES

KABUL: Afghan refugees who The report analyzes the living returned to Afghanistan between conditions of the large Afghan 2014 and 2017 tend to be worse refugee population that returned off financially and face multiple from Pakistan between 2014 and economic difficulties compared to 2017. The report showed that refugees who stayed in Pakistan, despite high poverty and limited a joint report by the World Bank employment opportunities, most and UNHCR in Afghanistan said Afghans returned to their home on Sunday. The report entitled provinces, with Kabul and “Living Conditions and Nangarhar provinces together Settlement Decisions of Recent hosting a third of all returnees. Afghan Returnees” is the first joint According to the report report resulting from the findings, Afghans living in their collaboration between UNHCR province of origin were more JALALABAD: Health Afghanistan and the World Bank. likely to be employed. professionals and workers in eastern Nangarhar province say threats against them have recently Baghlan bombing leaves five policemen dead increased and they face extortion, murder, kidnapping and explosions ...P1 Afghan News the police underway between security on a daily basis. AIBAK: The pistachio yield has informed 42 hectares of pistachio personnel, who had gone to forces and Taliban in Jurab area They set the government one decreased by 76 percent in forests existed in the provincial Guzargah district on Saturday, were over the past three days. He gave week deadline to improve their northern Samangan province this capital and in Hazrat Sultan, Feroz ambushed by militants on their way no information about casualties. security or they would resign en year, local officials said on Nakhchir and Dara-i-Bala districts. back. He said the roadside bomb Taliban spokesman mass. On Friday evening, an Sunday. Mohammad Rahman The agriculture department struck a Humvee, killing five police ZabihullahMujahid said the Arghandiwal, the director of has tasked individuals with personnel and wounding two rebels attacked a convoy of explosion occurred in front of a others. Police spokesman Ahmad security forces in Guzargah drug store in Jalalabad city, the agriculture, told Pajhwok Afghan harvesting pistachio forests. The JavedBasharat confirmed the district late on Saturday. He provincial capital, causing huge been threatened to pay money province faced threats. News a survey by his harvest takes place at a specific incident and said seven policemen added five policemen were killed financial losses to its owner who and hurled threats if they refused. Abdul Rahman Mawin, one department showed four percent time. Arghandiwal said Samangan had suffered casualties. Abdul and two others captured alive by survived in the incident. Dr. Nawroz Shinwari, head of the activists, said that people of pistachio trees had produced residents had collected more than Fatah, a resident of Guzargah the insurgents as a result of the A number of health of Nangarhar Doctors Union, said in the province woke up to the fruit in 2019, compared with 212 tonnes of pistachio from district, said a clash had been ambush. professionals and drug sellers on that mafia groups were behind explosions, killings and insecurity 17 percent in the previous year. natural forests and earned 265 Saturday gathered in protest at a threats to health workers and on a daily basis. He cited a lack of rain at the million afghanis last year. But they Taliban want ethnic war in Sar-e-Pul plaza selling health products in mostly illegal armed people were However, Nangarhar local cultivation time and climate could not collect this big an Jalalabad and held a press involved in such issues. administration says doctors do change as major factors behind amount this year, the agriculture ...P12 Khanaqah Molki village Senate Speaker, Muslimyar conference there about security He said illegal armed men not cooperate with security the falling pistachio yield. He director added. (Pajhwok) and killed five men, claiming that said he shared the incident with problems. Dr. Najibullah outnumbered security forces in forces and pay illegal money. Taliban had come from that village President Ghani, assuring of Sahibzada, head of Nangarhar Nangarhar and they were Governor’s spokesmanAttaullah to kills their relatives. sending a delegation to the area Medicines Sellers Association, said extorting money and threatening Khogyani said doctors of the The two villages are in the for preventing any ethnic health workers in the province had working classes. The local province had long been paying suburbs of Sar-e-Pul city, the conflicts. been facing huge security problems provincial capital, and Qoyash Separately, Tayyeb Atta, a administration has failed to money to illegal armed groups over the last 14 months. resolve these problems and now without complaining to the local expressed concerns over representative from eastern He said 83 cases of threats to worsening situation with armed Kunar province in senate said the Presidential Palace should act administration. confrontations between “Shiite about clashes between Taliban health workers had been registered on this issue and stop illegal armed He said if doctors cooperated and Sunni brothers”. and fighters loyal to Daesh as 11 doctors were kidnapped, two men from threatening people, he with local officials in detention He said that local government terrorist network in the districts were killed, 15 were extorted and said. of those threatening them, it was unable to calm the situation, of Chapa Dara, Sawki and some drug stores blown up with A number of civil society would help reduce problems. asking the senate speaker to use Marawar, adding that Daesh explosions. activists, who joined the protest, Health workers had previously his influence in brining condition fighters were enjoying US Sahibzada said every doctor, also said that not only the health also gone on strike due to threats under control. military support. drug seller or health worker had sector, but everyone in the against them. Dozens of insurgents killed in fresh raids ...P12 During these insurgents killed and four others operations,21 Taliban fighters wounded in Namakab district of were killed and 18 others wounded Takhar—three rebels killed and in Jani Khil and Musa Khil two others arrested in Badghis— district of Khost—21militants two militants killed in Qarabagh killed, 11 wounded and six district of Ghazni and one strongholds of the enemy insurgent was killed in Kajaki KABUL: Sixty-five percent of media handler thanked the cricket disagreement. Over one hundred destroyed in Emam Sahib district district of Helmand province. Afghan cricket lovers support the board for handing him the persons shared their comments, of Kunduz—10insurgents killed In past 24 hours,11planed appointment of Rashid Khan as captaincy. in which some supported Rashid KANDAHAR CITY : More All Afghans shall respect the and 15 others wounded in clearing operations,and98Special Afghanistan’s national team Pajhwok Afghan News on its Khan and some criticized him. than 350 poor families have sacrifices, handwork and Mianshin, Khakriz and Forces operations conducted in captain after a dismal show in the Facebook page, which has over Naqibullah Eani, one of the received food and cash commitment of their leaders,” he Shahwalikot districts of different provinces; also, Air assistance on the eve of the 100th remarked. The governor said on Kandahar—nine rebels killed and Forces conducted172aerial World Cup. 1.6 million followers, organized social media activists, wrote: “It four others wounded in Ghormach operations, supporting Afghan Ahead of the World Cup, a survey regarding the is a good decision that Rashid anniversary of Afghanistan’s the eve of the 100th anniversary and Pashtokot district of N a t i o n a l Gulbadin Naeb was appointed as appointment of Rashid Khan as Khan is appointed captain of the independence in northern of Afghanistan’s independence, Faryab—six militants killed and Army,including20strikes on new captain for the national squad captain. Over 15,000 people national side. Let me congratulate Kunduz province, an official four hundred million afghanis had three others wounded in Taiwara enemy’s sanctuaries. replacing Asghar Afghan, a move shared their views in the online Rashid Khan and then the entire said on Sunday. been distributed to 385 district of Ghor province. ANA discovered and that drew strong criticism from survey, with more than 6,000 nation. He is a young and talented Governor Abdul Jabbar impoverished families. Similarly, four militants were confiscated weapons and senior players like Rashid Khan showed participants welcomed player. I wish him more Naeemi hailed independence as Widows, orphans, the killed and two others wounded in ammunition in the operations as and Mohammad Nabi. After the the appointment of Rashid Khan successes,” he said. a legacy of Shah Amanullah disabled, less fortunate people and Syagerd district of Parwan—three well. unexpected performance in the as captain and over 4,500 people But Attaullah Mukhles, Khan and other Afghan leaders’ war-affected families had received World Cup, the Afghanistan showed disagreement. According another user, said it was not a sacrifices and courage. assistance, he added. Cricket Board (ACB) announced to the survey, 65 percent wise decision because during “One hundred years ago, the Farid Ahmad, one of the aid President Ghani lays foundation stone of... Rashid Khan as new captain of the participants showed agreement captaincy Khan could feel people of Afghanistan won recipients, said he had been forced ...P12 on several poetries, he of good governance was leaded side and Asghar Afghan as vice- with Rashid Khan’s as captain pressure and may not perform independence at the cost of their to flee his home in the Imam Sahib indirectly referred toward today’s to challenges in the city.” captain. Rashid Khan on his social while 44 percent showed up to the mark. blood. We inherited that legacy. district of the province. showcase of Kabul city which is Hinting toward over one resemble military bases. billion dollars, which need for Pointing to distribution of construction of DarulAman agriculture lands by Chahardehi Administrative Complex, residents to King Amanullah president Ghani, said “if we Khan, he said today the hope of manage our state properties, we AT News Report Assistance Policy and its six in the Sahel. Canada’s $400- construction of administrative would able to collect the needed action areas. million commitment to women complex have been fulfilled. amount for the complex.” KABUL: Canada is committed to Over the course of the two and girls’ education in fragile, Our focus is not only Kabul, The complex will be built in advancing gender equality and days of meetings, the G7 conflict and crisis situations, in he said, adding, administrative two phases in 100 acres near to ensuring that girls, adolescent girls development heads of support of the G7 Charlevoix complexes will also be built in 27 DarulAman castle, which will be and women have access to quality delegations endorsed four Declaration on Quality provinces. According to him, completed in 20 years. Initial education, especially in conflict declarations calling for attention Education for Girls, Adolescent governmental institution will be work started on the first phase, and crisis situations. to gender equality and youth and Girls and Women in Developing shifted to DarulAman which included 13 governmental On July 4 to 5, 2019, the women in fragile and conflict- Countries, has resulted in the Administrative Complex, where institutions and will be Honourable Maryam Monsef, affected states, particularly in following initiatives: the Kabul’s center will be changed completed within next 10 years. Minister of International the Sahel. Ministers emphasized Building Resources Across to a culture midpoint, Meanwhile, work will be Development and Minister for the need for strong partnerships Communities (BRAC) - $5 ChaharChata, BalaHesar and going on over survey and design Women and Gender Equality, and innovative approaches to million (2019/20 to 2021/22) to KolHashmatKhan will be of second phase, where buildings attended G7 development tackle fragility, poverty and address barriers, increase access rehabilitated back. for other 14 governmental ministerial meetings in Paris, financing for sustainable to quality education and improve “Kabul had no possessor, lack institutions will be constructed. France, where she met with her development, and to enhance the learning outcomes and adolescent girls and young provide menstrual hygiene development counterparts and effectiveness of G7 development employability for girls and women have access to safe, management support; safe and with education ministers from cooperation efforts, with a focus women in the Chittagong Hill quality education in rural and hygienic water, sanitation and Presidential polls: Lack of funds worried runners other G7 countries. on rural youth employment in Tracts in Bangladesh. The remote areas of Afghanistan. By hygiene facilities; and sexual and The Minister discussed ways the Sahel region. They also project will reach vulnerable funding community-based gender-based violence (SGBV) ...P12 preparations for the polls said that the bad security to fight inequality and reiterated released three joint declarations Indigenous and Bengali girls, education programming in the awareness and training to 9,000 – which are scheduled for situation, the lack of funding from the importance of gender equality on education focusing on female adolescents and women hardest to reach areas, the school-aged girls and young September 28 –saying it will the international community and and women’s economic advancing gender-responsive through support to 100 primary project will address barriers to women in 40 schools in West announce the voters’ list in the the government, and the empowerment to build a more education-sector planning, and 50 secondary schools and girls’ enrollment and retention Gogrial state in South Sudan. The next two days. Zabihullah Sadat, existence of doubts regarding the peaceful, more inclusive and more ensuring greater coordination on for skills training and in schools and engage project will also provide SGBV deputy spokesman for IEC, said: will of the commission to hold prosperous world, Paris, France technical vocational education community mobilization. communities to support girls awareness and training to boys, “The international community has the presidential election have – Global Affairs Canada said in a and training, and bringing greater BRAC Afghanistan - $12 attending school. male teachers and community pledged to provide the caused concerns among statement. attention to the education million (2019/20 to 2020/21) to Canadian Red Cross - $7.5 members in and around those commission with the allocated presidential contenders. While in Paris, Minister challenges facing girls and boys ensure that Afghan girls, million (2019/20 to 2021/22) to same schools. funds for polls. Even though the “No one has so far Monsef also met with education funds haven’t been formally introduced their observers and and finance ministers from the G5 provided but there is no problem. monitors, and nobody wants to. Sahel countries and Senegal and We will receive them soon after No one is ready to introduce their announced 25 new education the technical process ends.” observer because under the projects, predominantly in sub- The ongoing peace talks current circumstances, nobody Saharan Africa. parallel to the holding of election can dare to go to the ballot boxes These projects are aligned have aroused apprehensions due to insecurity, and besides with the Charlevoix Declaration regarding the successful conduct everyoneis concerned about on Quality Education for Girls, of presidential election among potential widespread fraud in the Adolescent Girls and Women in some of the presidential polls, ,” he said. “ Developing Countries, a key candidates. Election watchdogs are outcome of the 2018 G7 Summit Fazal Ghani Haqmal, a doubtful about the international in Charlevoix. member of the Hizb-e-Islami community’s commitment to the These projects aim to (HIA) Party media wing, said that election process, saying that the dismantle barriers and improve until they remained uncertain pale interest of the international women and girls’ equitable access about the transparency of this community in the Afghan to a quality education; to invest in process, supporting itseemed a presidential election has led to quality education systems; and to premature move. more hardships. This comes as support skills development and “Candidates and parties are the Independent Election sex-disaggregated education and concerned about the transparency Commission (IEC) has gender equality data, especially for of the election, and until such demanded $146 million from the women and girls in fragile, conflict concerns are not resolved and Afghan government and and crisis situations, including in guarantees not provided, it will be international community for refugee-hosting countries. premature to backthis process, holding the presidential poll. The results will lead to because it lacks transparency. One On Wednesday, IEC head improved learning outcomes and reason is that the election is being HawaAlamNuristani called on the employability among women, conducted by a unilateral government and international adolescent girls and girls, including commission. Only in case of free community to provide the those with disabilities. and transparent polls, we are required budget for the upcoming These projects will adopt a ready to cooperate and monitor presidential elections. safe and inclusive education the democratic practice.” Meanwhile, the Meshrano approach that will advance gender H o w e v e r , Jirga or Senate on Sunday equality and support the ShahabuddinHakimi, an announced delaying its summer achievement of the Sustainable independent presidential recess in order to approve the Development Goals. The projects candidate, on behalf of the half year’s budget, including the demonstrate strong alignment with Presidential Candidates’ Council, budget for presidential election. Canada’s Feminist International MONDAY .JULY 15, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES Nepal: PMOli’s Many Challenges Despite having an overwhelming majority in the House, Prime Minister Oli appears to be facing many challenges. The breakaway faction of the Maoists led by Netra Bikram Chand continues to be active and is gaining ground. The Trigger happy Police force supported by his Home Minis- ter appear to be a law unto them- selves. Bills are being introduced without proper scrutiny or ade- quate preparation for implemen- tation. It is now pubic knowl- edge that there was a written com- mitment /understanding between Oli and Dahal that the post of Prime Minister ship will be shared You're part of half way through. There is as yet no sign of Oli giving up his post . Less said the better on “tran- mafia that pressurises sitional justice”. Except for the victims no one else appears to be interested in completing the peace judges, Maryam hits process! There were two cases where the Home Minister con- back at PM tinues to be adamant in not let- ting a proper Probe Commission After Prime Minister Imran prime minister Nawaz Sharif to as is being insisted upon by the Khan drew parallels with the jail. PM Imran blames ‘Pakistani opposition. The first is the case Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz mafia’ for pressurising state in- of a so-called encounter where the (PML-N) and the ‘Sicilian ma- stitutions, judiciary district chief of Chand’s party fia’, party’s vice-president Maryam then replied to the Kumar Paudel was killed. It is Sriharikota: In this picture released by ISRO Maryam Nawaz lashed out at tweet saying that the prime min- said that Paudel was killed by the Thursday, July 11, 2019, the Geosynchro- him, saying the former pressuris- ister himself was a part of the same trigger-happy Policemen after he nous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III es judges into targeting and pun- mafia that used institutions to was taken into custody. The sec- (GSLV Mk 3) or 'Bahubali' is seen at the ishing his political opponents. settle scores with his opponents ond was the killing of a Terain second launch pad ahead of the launch Earlier in the day, the premier and defaced and maligned them in Saroj Narayan Mahatao again in of Chandrayaan-2, in Sriharikota.(PTI) said the “Pakistani mafia” uses the process. Meanwhile, PML- Sarlahi. In this case, Saroj was Chandrayaan 2 Launch Mis- the Satish Dhawan Space Centre gious mission ever undertaken by perience approximately 15 min- various tactics to build pressure N’s spokesperson Marriyum Au- killed when the Police opened fire sion: The lift-off of the three- (SDSC) here. Eleven years after the ISRO since its inception, utes of terror,” he said ISRO, on state institutions in order to rangzeb also hit out at the gov- on a group of villagers who were component spacecraft weighing its successful first Lunar mission, Chandrayaan-2 will make India which has planned for the land- protect illegal money. In a tweet, ernment, claiming that PM Imran protesting against illegal mining 3,850 kg and comprising an or- the Indian Space Research Organ- the fourth country to soft land on ing around September 6, said the the premier stated that the “ma- had threatened judges to get ver- operations. The Home Minister biter, the lander and the rover isation (ISRO) will launch the Rs the lunar surface after Russia, the mission aims at going where no fia” was relying on the “tactics dicts in his favour. Talking to the maintained that the Police only has been scheduled for 2.51 AM 978 crore Chandrayan-2 onboard United States and China. Indicat- other nation has so far forayed - of bribe, threat, blackmail and media in Islamabad, Aurangzeb opened fire in the air and that it from the Satish Dhawan Space Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle ing the challenges involved in soft the Lunar South Pole and seek begging to pressurise [the] state said that, “You are the real Sicil- was the dead man’s fault. Unless Centre (SDSC) here. GSLV-MkIII on a voyage which landing, which will feature a se- to improve understanding of the institutions and judiciary.” The ian mafia in the country… look the victim was flying, there was will then take 54 days to accom- ries of critical manoeuvres by sci- Moon which could lead to dis- premier’s statement on the mi- how you have made the lives of no chance of Mahatao being killed plish the task of landing on the entists, ISRO Chairman K Sivan coveries that will benefit India cro-blogging website comes mere Pakistanis miserable.” She said the if the Police had really fired into Aimed at taking a giant leap in its Moon through meticulously said they will undergo about “15 and humanity as a whole. days after the PML-N released a public is fed up with the govern- the air. If by firing in the air the space programme, India will Mon- planned orbital phases. minutes of terror (filled mo- The Chandrayaan-2 has 13 controversial video involving an ment’s poor performance, adding victim was killed while on the day launch its second Moon mis- After a full dress rehearsal ments).” After offering prayers at payloads in total with eight of accountability court judge who that, “The selected prime minis- ground, it speaks volumes of the sion Chandrayaan-2 onboard its last week, the countdown for the the hill shrine of Lord Venkatesh- them in the orbiter, three pay- was responsible for the Al-Azi- ter first stole the people’s man- shooting skill of the trigger-hap- heavy-lift rocket GSLV-MkIII, mission commenced Sunday and wara at Tirumala Saturday, Sivan loads in Vikram and two in zia verdict, which sent ousted date and is now destroying.” py Policemen! At any rate, in nicknamed Baahubali, from the scientists were involved in pro- said all preparations for Chan- Pragyan. Five payloads are from both cases the Home Ministry spaceport here, to land a rover pellant filling, ISRO officials said. drayaan-2 were on for the launch India, three from Europe, two has not come out clean with the near the unexplored Lunar South- facts, PM Oli’s Staff does not “The launch countdown of scheduled at 2.51 am on July 15. from the US and one from Bul- ern Pole. The lift-off of the three- GSLV-MkIII-M1/Chandrayaan- “Chandrayaan-2 is the next leap garia. A Laser Retroreflector Ar- seem to make proper research and component spacecraft weighing prepare the ground before intro- 2 commenced today (Sunday) at in technology as we attempt to ray (LRA) of NASA is among 3,850 kg and comprising an orbit- 0651 hrs IST,” ISRO said in its soft land close to South Pole of the payloads and is aimed at un- ducing bills. er, the lander and the rover has (BBC) latest update Sunday. Billed as Moon. The soft landing is ex- derstanding dynamics of Earth’s been scheduled for 2.51 AM from the most complex and presti- tremely complex and we will ex- Moon system. Srilankaoppositionisdreamingof government failing:Minister Rajitha Sri Lanka's Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indige- to the Minister in appreciation of ter said the contribution of the nous Medicine, Dr. Rajitha Senaratne says the opposi- his service rendered to the health trade unions is essential to build tion is dreaming that the government will collapse while service while Minister Senaratne an exemplary health service. "It some officials are obstructing the development of the presented awards to the people is the duty of a public servant to state. The present government has increased the salaries who contributed to the develop- protect the government and sup- of state employees and provided them with many con- ment of the Peradeniya Children's port it. The people were given cessions, he said. The Minister said so while participat- Hospital. Former Deputy Direc- freedom. There are protests not ing at a felicitation ceremony organized by the National tor General of the hospital DRA only in the South but also in the Health Services General Association at the Peradeniya Herath donated 13 beds to the hos- North. Some enjoy unlimited Special Children's Hospital under the patronage of the pital from his personal funds. freedom." The Minister said the Minister. The Association presented a felicitation award Speaking at the event, the Minis- country's development program. Dead toll rises to Death toll in J-K Bangladesh'sErshad,oppositionleader 50, more missing road accident rises andformer armyruler,diesat 90 in Nepal flooding The former military ruler of Bang- ladesh, Hussain Muhammad Er- Floods and landslides caused by said river levels are expected to shad, died on Sunday aged 90, torrential monsoon rains have return to normal from Monday. to 8 after 2 more following age-related health com- killed at least 50 people across Monsoon rains from June to Sep- plications, an aide said. The op- Nepal while dozens more are tember cause widespread death position leader in parliament missing, officials said Sunday. and destruction across South Asia succumb to injuries when he died, Ershad had been Northeast India has also been hit each year. In India at least 11 peo- on life support for 10 days in a by floods with 11 deaths record- ple have died in the country's The cab was on its way to Alinbass from military hospital in the capital ed as rivers burst their banks. northeast, officials said, with Dhaka, with liver and kidney Heavy rains since Thursday have some 20,000 being housed in re- Ukhral when it skidded off the road. functions impaired, his political hit several districts in Nepal, es- lief camps in badly-hit Assam and press secretary said. “He pecially in the country's eastern state. In Bangladesh aid groups died today morning after suffer- region and the southern plains, were providing rations to Ro- ing for about three weeks,” the affecting thousands. hingya refugees in the southeast secretary, Sunil Shuva Roy, told Nepal police spokesman of the country with the UN World reporters. As army chief of staff, Bishwaraj Pokharel said 33 peo- Food Programme saying Friday Ershad seized power in a blood- ple are missing while over 1,100 that two people including a child less coup on April 24, 1982, over- people have been rescued. had died. Last year, more than throwing then president Abdus "We have mobilised all re- 1,200 people were been killed Sattar, and declared himself pres- sources in the country for search, across South Asia in monsoon ident in 1983. He ruled until rescue and relief and have been storms, with India's Kerala suf- forced to step down by a mass chairman of the main opposition the Bangladesh Jatiya Party, able to reach all affected areas," fering its worst floods in nearly uprising in 1990. Ershad was party in the current parliament, which he founded in 1985. Pokharel told AFP. Authorities 100 years. SriLankaNavy PTI human rights adviser Three girls were among eight peo- vestigation but it was a link road ple killed after the Tata Sumo taxi where the mishap occurred. they were travelling in rolled Whether the driver was over deniesnewspaper accused of sexual abuse down into a deep gorge in Jam- speeding or something else hap- mu-Kashmir’s Ramban district on pened, will be established in the Voices from both political and This is intolerable,” said carried out the assault. Saturday. “The cab with eight probe. Police have initiated the civil society circles are demand- Mustafa Nawaz Khokar, the The issue has been resolved passengers on board plunged into investigations,” she said. report on'ghost ship' ing that the Pakistan Tehreek-e- chairman of the Senate panel on and I am innocent,” he told The a gorge on Alinbass-Ukhral link “Prima facie, it appeared to be Insaf government reverse the human rights. Khokhar has Express Tribune. The alleged tor- road in Ramsu area of the district a case of negligent driving,” she The Sri Lanka Navy strongly take corrective action on the false appointment of Iftikhar Lund as sought a report on the incident ture took place after certain indi- on Saturday afternoon,” said added. The deceased have been denied a statement made in a statement made by the journalist. the focal person for human from Ghotki police. Labour rights viduals lodged a complaint against Ramban SSP Anita Sharma. The identified as Neelofar Bano, 16, newspaper report which quoting The navy seized a fishing vessel rights in Sindh following allega- activist Shuja Qureshi, who has the employee with Lund. “Some cab was on its way to Alinbass daughter of Mohammed Ashraf Navy Spokesman said that the in deep seas South of Galle on tions of sexual abuse against the been pursuing the case since day people told Lund that the em- from Ukhral when it skidded off Jaral of Khudmalla Danmasta, Tar- occupants of the 'ghost ship' ap- Thursday (11th July), while ply- local party leader. In a video one, said: “There is no sense in ployee, who worked as a driver the road. The SSP informed that da Devi, 54, wife of Dhyan Chand peared to be either Indians or ing without flag state and registra- which went viral two months this decision. I wonder why the for his passenger van company, while four people died on the of Batote, Sanvi Devi, 10, daugh- Pakistanis. Ceylon Today news- tion markings on the hull and de- ago, a former employee of Lund PTI gave this post to such an had harassed some women pas- spot, the driver succumbed to his ter of Subash Singh of Krimchi, paper in a report published on tained the nine foreigners onboard accused the latter of beating him ugly feudal character.” Accord- sengers,” said Ghotki journalist injuries at Ramban district hos- Mohammad Iqbal Jaral of Alin- 13th July 2019 under the head- after finding about 60 kg of sub- up and sexually assaulting him ing to Qureshi, Lund pressured Abdul Hae. “Upon hearing the pital and Sandeep Singh of Alin- bass, driver Javed Ahmed Jaral, 45, ing 'Wide probe on ghost ship' stances suspected to be narcotics. with a metal object in the pres- his alleged victim into settling the complaint, Lund and some of his bass died at the helipad at Chand- of Alinbass Bati and Sandeep quoted the Navy Spokesman as The Navy said further investiga- ence of a ‘large gathering’. matter out of court. Lund him- employees beat the driver up.” erkote. One of the two injured Singh of Alinbass, Faizan Ahmad saying that "It appears that those tions will be carried out to reveal As soon as the notification self has denied the allegations and According to Hae, however, passengers was airlifted to Jam- Jaral, 14, son of Farooq Ahmed onboard this ghost ship could be the identity of the vessel and per- announcing Lund’s appointment claimed they are part of a smear the reports of sexual assault are mu for specialized treatment and Jaral and Raahat Ashraf, 19, either Indians or Pakistanis." The sons aboard. Meanwhile, the Sri was issued on July 10, people campaign against him motivated exaggerated. the second one was referred to daughter of Mohammed Ashraf Sri Lanka Navy Media Coordi- Lanka Navy suspects the Sri Lan- from all walks of life condemned by his stance against Pakistan He claimed Lund and his em- military hospital in Udhampur. Jaral. Faizan died at a government nator for the Commander of the kan multi-day fishing boat appre- the move on social media. “In- Peoples Party’s support for feu- ployees only physically assault- However, they also succumbed medical college and hospital in Navy Lieutenant Commander hended on 10th July 2019 off stead of giving punishment, the dalism. ed the driver. Police have regis- to their injuries taking the toll to Jammu and Raahat Ashraf died at WMIRL Suriyabandara writing Galle along with 04 crew mem- PTI government, which claims “A fake case was registered tered a case against Lund and his eight. “There were eight people a military hospital in Udhampur to the Chief Editor of 'Ceylon bers and suspected narcotic sam- to make a new Pakistan, has re- against me and it has been dis- employees who carried out the on board the ill-fated vehicle in- late Saturday night. A case under Today' newspaper strongly de- ples onboard also has a link with warded the human rights office posed of by the court. I had no assault under sections 324 and cluding its driver. The cause of section 279/337 RPC has been reg- nied the statement and informed the 'ghost ship' that was taken into to a man who violates human part in any torture. Some other 255. mishap remains a subject of in- istered and an investigation. the editor of the newspaper to custody by the Navy on 11th July. rights. employees who worked for me (Tribune) MONDAY .JULY 15, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES News-in-Brief Thailand,Laos Quake with 7.3 magnitude cooperate strikes in inaircraft eastern In a joint press conference be- tween Iraqi Foreign Minister searchand Indonesia Mohammed al-Hakim and EU's An earthquake with a magnitude foreign policy chief Federica of 7.3 struck southeast of the Mogherini in Baghdad, Iraq, on rescue city of Ternate, in the Moluccas July 13, both sides showed their in the eastern area of Indonesia, support for holding 'peace con- Thailand and Laos on July 13 the U.S. Geological Survey re- ference' to de-escalate Iran-US signed a bilateral agreement on air- ported. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) at tension. The EU official said that craft search and rescue coopera- an area 168 km south-southeast the international body supports tion under the International Civil of Ternate, the USGS said. Iraq's proposal to hold peace Aviation Organisation's (ICAO) There were no immediate reports conference to ease tensions be- Convention on International Civil of damages or casualties in the tween the US and Iran. "We sup- Aviation. Thailand’s former quake. port completely the idea of a re- Transport Minister Arkhom Ter- (BBC) gional conference proposed by mpittayapaisith said the agree- Iraq and the EU is fully behind ment will bring about better co- EU should charter that and fully ready to support operation and understanding in migrant flights, says this idea," Mogherini told report- this field. ers. The Iraqi FM, for his turn, Talking to local media, Arkhom underlined that having negotia- Italian FM said this new Thai-Lao coopera- tions is the best option to finish tion effort will help raise confi- Italy's foreign minister on Sun- tensions in the region, noting that day unveiled a raft of proposals the Middle-East is not open to a dence among air passengers on aimed at restructuring the Euro- new war. Mogherini, in her trip both domestic and international pean Union's response to a mi- to Iraq, also held separate talks routes in the aviation safety stan- grant crisis that has strained rela- with Iraqi President Barham Sa- dards of both countries. tions between Italy and its EU lih and Prime Minister Adel Ab- According to him, the ICAO on neighbors. Asylum applications dul Mahdi who expressed Bagh- Oct 6, 2017 lifted its red flag of should be filed at EU centers lo- significant safety concerns, an in- cated outside the bloc, Enzo dad’s willingness to resolve cri- Moavero Milanesi told Sunday's ses and establish peace in the re- dication that Thailand's aviation Corriere della Sera newspaper. gion via dialogue. Earlier on May cleric described the escalation of stances closer to each other and but it is not a mediation.” He said reporter’s question on Sunday, safety standards now meet inter- Those deemed eligible for asy- 20, the Leader of the National tension between Tehran and Wash- end the current conflict. On May he will visit Kuwait on Wednes- Foreign Ministry Spokesman national requirements. lum would be flown on chartered Wisdom Movement of Iraq, ington as worrying, saying that 21, the Iraqi Prime Minister Adel day to discuss regional issues. Abbas Mousavi rejected as false Thailand's air transport continued flights into the bloc, bypassing Ammar al-Hakim said heightened such tensions endanger the securi- Abdul-Mahdi says that Baghdad However, Foreign Ministry the US claim that it has sent a to record a stable growth in 2018, people traffickers and perilous tension between Iran and US can ty and stability of all countries in will send delegations to the US Spokesman Abbas Mousavi has message to Russia for negotia- with the total number of passen- sea journeys, the minister sug- have negative consequences for the region. Referring to Iraq’s close and Iran to help end tensions be- rejected as false the US claim that tions at the level of foreign min- gers going through its six interna- gested in the interview. "Those the region, suggesting that Bagh- who have the right. ties with both Iran and the US, Al- tween the two countries. it has sent a message to Russia isters. “The Islamic Republic of tional airports reaching 140 mil- dad can play a mediatory role on Hakim said his country can play a Abdul-Mahdi said Iraq is “play- for negotiations at the level of Iran has no negotiations with US lion, 5.5 percent higher than that After Taiwan buys this issue. The senior Iraqi Shia positive role to get the two sides' ing a role to calm the situation foreign ministers. Answering a officials at any level.” of 2017.-VNA arms, China holds military drills on Hong Kong protesters southeast coast resume protest against Britainsendssecond China’s military recently carried out air and naval drills along its southeast coast, the Defence extradition bill Ministry said on Sunday, follow- ing the latest arms sales from the Protestors descended on an area popular with warshiptoGulf after United States to self-ruled Tai- mainland Chinese shoppers in Sha Tin, a town be- wan, which China claims as a ren- tween Hong Kong island and the border China. egade province. In a brief state- ment, and without giving an ex- Irantanker standoff act geographical location, the Thousands rallied in Hong Kong and support." French President Emmanuel Ma- of our space capabilities, a space been proposed to me by the (de- military parade down Paris's ministry said that the People’s for a second day on Sunday, in 'Free Hong Kong' Liberation Army had in “recent cron has approved the creation command will be created next fense) ministry, which I have Champs-Elysees, showed the days” held the exercises. “These an area popular with mainland A few protesters waved British and of a military space force command September in the air force,” Ma- approved, will allow us to en- country’s interest in boosting its drills were routine arrangements Chinese shoppers, as deep-seat- American flags, with banners call- to boost the country's military cron said, adding that the invest- sure our defense of space...," he military readiness in space follow- in accordance with annual plans ed anger and frustration at the ing for independence for Hong capabilities amid a precarious ment involved has yet to be de- said on Saturday. "We will rein- ing increased spending by the US, for the military,” it said, without government's handling of an ex- Kong flying from makeshift flag- state of ties with the US. Ma- termined. Macron called the re- force our knowledge of the situ- China and Russia. The adminis- elaborating. China’s southeast tradition bill refuses to dissipate. poles. Some marchers beat drums cron made the announcement newed military focus on space a ation in space, we will better tration of US President Donald coast is one of the country’s. Demonstrators marched in heat and others carried banners that while addressing a military audi- "true national security issue.” protect our satellites, including Trump drafted a plan last year to of about 32 degrees Celsius read, "Free Hong Kong." Chants ence at the French Defense Min- The French president had in an active manner.” France establish a new “Space Force” (89.6°F) in Sha Tin, a town be- of "Carrie Lam go to hell," rang istry in Paris on Saturday, stress- previously spoken of the need plans to spend four billion dol- that would serve as the sixth Eight hospitalized tween Hong Kong island and the through the crowd, referring to the ing that the new command would for a strategy for space defense lars on space militarization be- branch of the US military by on last day of border with China that has pre- city's embattled leader. The pro- eventually be part of his coun- in the face of growing threats from tween 2019 and 2025. Macron’s 2020. The project still requires the viously been a battleground for tests have fuelled the former Brit- try's air force. “To give substance other powers amid a race in space announcement, made on the eve approval of Congress. US Presi- Pamplona bull-run those upset by the flood of Chi- ish colony's biggest political crisis to this doctrine and ensure the militarization. "The new spatial of France's Bastille Day nation- dent Donald Trump has issued an nese day-trippers. since China regained control of development and reinforcement and military doctrine that has al celebrations that feature a order for the Department. Eight runners were hospitalized, "I never missed a march so far Hong Kong in 1997 and pose a di- three of them with goring inju- since June," said a 69-year-old rect challenge to authorities in ries, on the crowded last day of man who gave only his surname, Beijing. The focus of the rallies has the annual San Fermin bull-run- Chen, referring to a wave of pro- veered occasionally from the ex- Turkish army ning festival in the Spanish city tests that has drawn millions to tradition bill, which would allow Tehran ispreparing for of Pamplona, the Red Cross said the streets of the Asian financial people to be sent to mainland Chi- on Sunday. Each morning from hub, plunging it into turmoil. "I na for trial, to broader issues fuel- ‘neutralizes’ 4 July 7-14 thousands of people, support the youngsters, they ling tension between Hong Kong many wearing traditional white have done something we haven’t people and mainland Chinese. On a showdown with the US shirts with red scarves, line the done. There is nothing we can do Saturday, a largely peaceful dem- PKK terrorists narrow streets of the medieval city to help them, but come out and onstration in a town close to the Iran's escalation has backfired, of economically strangling Iran the Straits of Hormuz and Bab al to take part in the centuries-old march to show our appreciation Chinese border turned violent. even with trusted allies, and it to coerce it into negotiating a Mandeb. This is while the US and tradition of running with the in N.Iraq is edging closer to red lines new deal that covers both its Britain have blamed Iran for at- bulls. In an 875-metre (950-yard) nuclear enrichment and its bal- tacks on oil installations and tank- chase, half a dozen, specially bred Number of terrorists Following US accusations of Iran listic missiles and possibly its ers in the Gulf, with London de- aggressive bulls race from their Kuwait movesto neutralized in Opera- being behind the recent attacks regional expansionism and re- ploying two British warships so pen along a winding course to the tion Claw reaches 68 on tankers in the Gulf, tensions gime reforms. Both sides want far to the region. city’s bull ring, with some peo- between the two countries are set a deal but have mutually exclu- Iran has responded to the forma- ple from the crowd running along- protect its ports to escalate further this week as sive conditions and are prepar- tion of this US-led naval coalition side while trying to dodge horns decision-makers in Tehran con- ing for the next step as they inch by demanding all foreign forces and stampeding hooves. Turkish army “neutralized” four tinue to see the status quo as closer to a military confronta- leave the Middle East. The lead- The three runners gored by bulls amid Gulf tensions more PKK terrorists in northern favouring them, and feel gleeful had injuries in the armpit, arm and Iraq, increasing the number of ter- tion. Washington is now in the ership in Tehran believes prolong- at the level of panic shown by process of forming a naval alli- ing the current situation serves its leg, a medical official told the Kuwait’s navy and ports authority will pre- rorists neutralized in Operation the Europeans and the Interna- press. Claw to 68, the Turkish National ance that Joseph Dunford, interests and thus intends to esca- pare security plans to protect the key OPEC tional Atomic Energy Agency. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of late further. If the US fires first, Defense Ministry said on Sun- For its part, the US administra- exporter’s ports, state news agency KUNA day. Turkish security forces also Staff in the US, said would be Iran might attack US bases in Bahr- New migrants tion has adopted “strategic pa- ready within a fortnight with the ain and Qatar. But the Trump ad- said on Saturday, amid heightened tensions destroyed weapon emplace- tience”, content with its policy ments and shelters used by PKK aim of protecting navigation in ministration will also escalate. brought to between Iran and the West. terrorists in the Operation Claw- Libya center Kuwait’s navy and ports author- London said its warship HMS 2 area, the ministry said in a state- ity will prepare security plans Montrose had to fend off Iranian ment. hit by deadly to protect the key OPEC export- vessels seeking to block a British- Authorities often use the term Sudan activistscall for er’s ports, state news agency owned tanker from passing through “neutralized" in statements to air strike KUNA said on Saturday, amid the Strait of Hormuz. imply the terrorists in question More migrants have been moved heightened tensions between Iran The most recent incidents followed surrendered or were killed or cap- to a detention center in Libya’s and the West. A joint coopera- a spate of attacks on tankers since tured. justice for killed protesters capital where an air strike killed tion protocol was signed at an May around the Strait of Hormuz On May 27, Turkey launched Tens of thousands of Sudanese Hamdan Dagalo waves to a should be held accountable (for) more than 50 last week, despite a important period which the re- and the Gulf of Oman, which the Operation Claw against the PKK risk it could be hit again which flooded the streets of the capital crowd during a military-backed the massacre," said protester gion is passing through security- United States has blamed on Iran in the Hakurk region of northern of Khartoum and other cities Sat- tribe's rally, in the Nile River Samer Hussein. Footage and pho- led to survivors being evacuated, wise, Kuwait Port Authority and are denied by Tehran. Iraq. On Saturday, Turkey Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) urday to mark the 40th day since State, Sudan. The marches mark tos posted by the SPA showed manager Sheikh Yousef Abdullah The two foes came close to direct launched counter-terror Opera- the deadly dispersal of a protest 40 days since the dispersal of thousands of people demonstrat- said on Friday. Around 95 mi- al-Nasser al-Sabah was quoted as military conflict last month when tion Claw-2 as a follow-up on the grants were moved to the Tajou- sit-in, and a protest leader said a the pro-democracy protesters' ing in the capital and its sister city saying. Sheikh Yousef said con- Iran shot down a U.S. drone and successfully ongoing Claw-1 op- planned a meeting with the coun- sit-in in outside military head- of Omdurman. There were pro- ra center in Tripoli on Thursday, certed efforts were needed to President Donald Trump ordered eration in Hakurk area which re- some rounded up in the local com- try's ruling generals to sign a quarters in Khartoum on June tests in other places, including the maintain the security of the small retaliatory air strikes, only to call vealed new information on ter- power-sharing deal was post- 3. Protest organisers say secu- Red Sea city of Port Sudan and munity and others transferred Gulf state’s ports and ensure full them off minutes before impact. rorist activity, according to the from another detention center in poned until Sunday. The "Jus- rity forces killed at least 128 the eastern province of Kassala. readiness for any potential emer- Tensions have risen sharply since ministry. In its more than 30-year tice First" marches were called people during the dispersal and “Protest organisers say security the city, the aid group said. Earli- gency,? ?including training and Washington stepped up economic terror campaign against Turkey, er in the week migrants left at the by the Sudanese Professionals' subsequent crackdown. Author- forces killed at least 128 people exchange of experiences, accord- sanctions against Iran and moved the PKK -- listed as a terrorist Association, which has been ities, however, put the death toll during the dispersal and subse- center after the July 3 bombing ing to the KUNA report. Rela- to bring its oil exports to zero as organization by Turkey, the U.S. — some of whom were sleeping spearheading the protests since at 61, including three security quent crackdown. Authorities, tions between Iran and the West part of a maximum pressure poli- and the EU -- has been responsi- December. Those demonstra- force members. Protesters have however, put the death toll at 61, in the open for fear of another. have become increasingly strained cy to make Iran halt actions that it ble for the deaths of some 40,000 tions led to the military ouster of called for a "transparent and including three security force after Britain seized an Iranian said undermined regional security. people, including women and chil- tanker in Gibraltar last week and (BBC) autocratic president Omar Al fair" investigation into the members. Philippine drug war dren. Bashir in April. Gen. Mohammed deaths. "The military council (BBC) critics hope U.N. probe can dent Duterte's deadly campaign Yem en gover n m en t r esu m es t a lk s When Jocelyn Marquez found her missing son, he was in a Ma- nila morgue, his body riddled on H od eida h wit h d r awa l wit h U N with bullet wounds. John Ryan Negotiators from Yemen’s inter- a Yemeni government official told The Houthi delegation was ex- National. Sunday’s meeting will be Marquez, 24, was shot dead at nationally recognised government The National. The three teams pected to arrive in the after- monitored by the UN’s Rede- the weekend by Philippine po- lice who said he was a drug deal- boarded a UN ship in the Red are scheduled to discuss a pull- noon, he said. Troop redeploy- ployment Co-ordination Commit- er who pulled a gun on under- Sea on Sunday to resume talks back of government and Houthi ment shows commitment to tee (RCC) led by Danish Lieuten- cover officers posing as buyers. with rebels on the implementa- forces from Hodeidah under a peace in Yemen ant General Michael Lollesgaard, Less than a year earlier, Marqu- tion of a troop withdrawal from deal reached during UN-led talks “The delay in rebels showing up who heads the UN observer team ez, a motorcycle taxi driver, had the port city of Hodeidah. in December. “The meeting will at the meeting means they still in Hodeidah. The agreement on a appeared on a controversial “The government delegation led be held in international waters have no real intention to seri- ceasefire and troop withdrawal in “watch list” of alleged drug users by Major General Saghir Aziz because the Houthis have blocked ously engage in peace talks,” Hodeidah at the talks in Stock- and reported to the authorities to seek rehabilitation. His moth- arrived at the Antarctic Dream vital entrances to the port city,” spokesman for the pro-govern- holm, Sweden last year marked er is struggling to accept the po- ship on Sunday morning to meet said the official, who asked not ment forces in Hodeidah, Colo- first major breakthrough in peace lice version of events. with the Houthi and UN teams,” to be identified. nel Wathah Al Dubaish, told The efforts since the civil war began. MONDAY .JULY 15, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES

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The constitution says By Shereena Qazi ple wounded in the attack. Im- face with Taliban representatives for global attacks. ages of children injured by shards at the Doha gathering. US Peace Envoy Zalmay Kha- Article 119: A high-profile meeting featuring of glass due to the explosion cir- An Afghan official, who did not lilzad, who is leading the talks, Members of the Supreme Court shall take the following oath of office in the presence of the Afghan leaders and Taliban repre- culated on the social media on wish to be named since he was told Al Jazeera on Saturday that President: “In the of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful, I swear in the name of God Almighty to sentatives has begun in Qatar in a Sunday, leading many Afghans not authorised to speak to me- "substantive progress" had been attain justice and righteousness in accordance with tenets of the Holy religion of Islam, provisions of bid to end the 18-year Afghani- to ask if the ongoing peace talks dia, told Al Jazeera that the two made in the latest round of talks. this Constitution as well as other laws of Afghanistan, and to execute the judicial duty with utmost stan war, even as the peace talks with the Taliban will bear any Afghan officials were attending The US is not participating in the honesty, righteousness and impartiality.” have been overshadowed by an results. 'Listening to each other' the meeting in a personal capac- intra-Afghan meeting, the third explosion carried out by the armed Delegates attending the intra- ity - a condition laid out by the such meeting after Afghan politi- group, killing at least 14 people. Afghan meeting, however, were Taliban, since it refuses to offi- cians and Taliban representatives The two-day intra-Afghan meet- hopeful that a dialogue with the cially engage with the Afghan met twice in Moscow earlier this ing, sponsored by Qatar and Ger- Taliban would help in setting the government. Qatar's Foreign year. US special peace envoy for many and the third of its kind con- ground for future negotiations. Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, ference this year after two such "The fact that we are all sitting Abdulrahman Al Thani tweeted tells us “substantive progress” meetings in Moscow, got under together here is significant, es- that he looked "forward to a con- has been made in the ongoing ne- way in Qatar's capital, Doha, on pecially when Afghans feel there structive dialogue". The Intra- gotiations with the Taliban. Sunday. While about 50 Afghan is no hope," Sayed Hamid Gail- Afghan Conference for Peace Despite the diplomatic efforts to politicians, activists and journal- ani, head of National Islamic begins in #Doha, in partnership end what is now the longest war ists were discussing with the Tal- Front of Afghanistan, told Al with the Federal Republic of ever waged by the US, deadly at- iban ways to find lasting peace in Jazeera. Ghairat Baheer, head of Germany. We welcome differ- tacks continue in Afghanistan. Afghanistan, the armed group at- the political affairs committee of ent Afghan representatives & Taliban kills 19 in Afghanistan tacked a government security Afghan political party Hezb-i- look forward to a constructive amid peace talks with US in Doha compound in Ghazni city, nearly Islami, told Al Jazeera that all dialogue that meets the aspira- Last week, as the US-Taliban talks 150km from capital Kabul.Taliban sides at the meeting listened to tions of Afghan people for peace were under way, the Taliban det- fighters detonated a car bomb near each other "with patience and and stability. Meanwhile, the onated a powerful car bomb dur- the office of Afghanistan's main tolerance". "Everyone was open- seventh round of the US-Taliban ing the morning rush hour traffic intelligence service, the National ly discussing important issues peace talks, which began in Doha in Kabul, killing at least 16 peo- Directorate of Security (NDS), and was giving their opinions," on June 29, had been paused for ple and wounding 105 others, in- killing eight security personnel and he said. Ghairat Baheer heads two days to allow the intra-Af- cluding 51 children and five wom- six civilians, including a child. the political affairs committee of ghan meeting to take place. The en. The Taliban today is more Media persons from all over war-stricken Afghanistan mourned once again Getting reports of a horrific at- Afghan political party Hezb-i- talks would resume on Tuesday, powerful than it was at any given tack in Ghazni in which school- Islami [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera] officials said. 'Spectacular time since it was toppled in 2001 when their colleague, a local radio anchor, was killed by unknown armed children were again victims. It is The Taliban, which has repeat- progress', says Taliban as US following the US-led invasion in men in Gardez, the capital city of southern Paktia province. The sudden unfathomable to endanger children edly refused to negotiate with the talks enter fifth day the wake of the September 11, and brutal death of Nader Shah Sahibzada brings to over 20 the number of in this way. I strongly condemn West-backed government of The US-Taliban talks are aimed 2001 attacks. "I am hopeful that this attack. Peace has never been President Ashraf Ghani, agreed at hammering out details of a contrary to other occasions, the Afghan journalists which have been killed over the past two years in Af- more urgent and is the only path to join the meeting on the condi- framework agreement reached in intra-Afghan meeting with the ghanistan. Nader Shah Sahibzada was running social and cultural programs to ending terror and violence. tion that the attendees will do so January. The agreement includes Taliban will act as a base for the The powerful blast occurred close in a personal capacity. For the a timeline for US troop with- next steps towards peace," said for a local radio channel called Sada-e-Gardiz Radio Station for the past to a private school in Ghazni, first time since the United States drawal from Afghanistan, a cease- Gailani. "What is important now three years. He was found dead on Friday evening. Provincial Police where dozens of children were at- started negotiating with the Tal- fire, and a Taliban guarantee to is to come to an agreement with tending their classes. At least 60 iban last year, two Afghan gov- not allow foreign groups to use them so that such attacks don't Spokesman Sardar Wali Tabassum said provincial police have launched children were among the 180 peo- ernment officials were face-to- the country as a staging ground happen anymore." probe into the incident, but so far no one has been arrested in connection with the murder. No individual or group has claimed responsibility so far. NAI, a free media advocacy group, in a statement said that Sahibazada disappeared on Friday evening and his dead body was found on Saturday. Head of the radio station, Abdul Rashid Jalazai, said the dead body was discovered by the security forces on the outskirts of the capital city. Sa- hibzad had worked for three years as a presenter of social and literary programs in the radio. According to NIA, it is the seventh journalist that has been murdered in Afghanistan this year so far. Assassination of Sa- hibzada occurs at a time while the peace efforts have entered into a cru- By Ruchi Kumar cial stage. Couple of days back, Afghan elders from all sides agreed on A massive truck bomb exploded curtailing violence and terror but one of the major party is yet to comply close to a school in the heart of with the commitments made in the declaration adopted at the end of two- Ghazni city in Afghanistan last Sunday, causing one of the high- day, intra Afghan conference. Since 9/11 tragedy, Afghanistan is not only est child casualties reported in a facing the worst kind of terror but the country has also been described as single day. The explosion caused more than 100 casualties, a major- one of the most dangerous country for journalists despite a relatively ity of them children. The target good state of freedom of speech. In May this year, a well-known journal- though, as claimed by the Taliban, was a National Directorate of Se- ist and advisor for the parliament, Meena Mangal, was shot dead by uni- curity facility close by. “The bomb dentified armed men in Kabul city. Just recently, the Taliban group has exploded around 8.30 a.m. close to Afghan Rahmati School... a pri- warned journalists and media staffers of dire consequences if they did vate institution for primary kids, not stop airing anti-Taliban ads, as according to the group, they are aimed and as a result most of the victims were below 11,” Muhib-ur-Rah- at defaming them. This is not only the case in Afghanistan but similar man Ansar, the provincial direc- situation exists in other regional and neighboring countries for the media tor of education from the Minis- try of Education, told this corre- personnel. In fact, the media is considered ‘major hurdle” before terror- spondent. Mr. Ansar was among ists, extremists and their mentors as well. Terrorism and extremism are the first few to reach the site of the attack to help with rescue op- Injured boys receive treatment in a hospital after a car bomb attack in Ghazni province, being promoted for specific purposes in the region, which are contrary to erations. “There was so much central Afghanistan, Sunday, July 7, 2019. Afghan officials say a car bomb in central the very interests of Afghanistan and its people. And the media people blood, a few woman teachers were Afghanistan has killed a few people and wounded dozens of people, many of them students also wounded. The scenes were attending a nearby school. | Photo Credit: AP like other patriotic countrymen are also engaged in standing against them; graphic. I have a few photos but I therefore, people associated with media organs are targeted by terrorists can’t even think of sharing them,” ban agreed to not attack schools, better bargain during the peace 10 conflict-related child casualties, and their sponsors. Global organizations, claiming to be champions of a discomposed Mr. Ansar said. universities, mosques and mar- deal,” said Nasratullah Sultan- the result of explosive weapons. Total casualties have crossed 120, kets, as well as residential areas. zoy, an Education Ministry di- “Children are at increased risk to human rights and press freedom, have also failed in fulfilling its respon- which include 59 children, an offi- The Taliban has already been in rector and a colleague of Mr. these kinds of attacks and their sibilities regarding safeguarding lives of media personnel from violence cial from the Ghazni Public Health several rounds of talks with the Ansar. He recalled helping two bodies even less able to withstand Directorate confirmed, adding that U.S. seeking an end to the war. wounded third grade boys. the force of a blast. Physical inju- in Afghanistan and other oppressed countries. Responsibility rests with at least six people died, including At the same time, they have es- “They wanted to quickly get ries can pale in comparison to the the UN to take steps for the safety of media personnel as well ensure two children. “The children have calated attacks in several parts back to school after their treat- emotional scars many children been admitted to hospital, many of the country, with exceeding ment to prepare for a test the may carry with them for years freedom to press throughout Asia. with severe injuries. Doctors tell civilian casualties. A similar at- next day. They even offered to after experiencing a traumatic us they are treating serious shrap- tack on a defence facility in Kabul help clean the classrooms,” he event like this. This is simply nel wounds,” Mariam Atahi, com- a week ago also hit a school near- said. The school building in ques- unacceptable,” Onno van Manen, munications manager at Save The by, causing more than 100 casu- tion stands in complete ruin. country director at Save The Chil- Children in Afghanistan, said. alties, half of them students. Se- “Watching them and their deter- dren in Afghanistan, said, appeal- Subscription Rates Peace talks curity analysts predict that Af- mination towards education ing to all armed groups in the coun- Note: The following rates will apply from January 01, 2017. The deadly attack came on a day ghanistan will remain the deadli- moved me to tears. Their dedica- try to stop the killing and maim- when Afghan representatives gath- est conflict zone in the world in tion gives me hope for the coun- ing of innocent children. “Think Categories Fee ered in Doha for a rare intra-Af- 2019, far surpassing the levels try,” he added, choking up at the of the future generations.” Agree- Afghanistan Times ghan meeting with leaders of the of violence witnessed in Syria, memory. “We can’t do much, all ing with Mr. Manen, Mr. Ansar, Annual Afg: 5400 Taliban to negotiate peace in the Yemen, Iraq, and other hotspots. we can do is ask for help from the Education Ministry official, at your door step country. Incidentally, one of the This surge of violence is causing God.” The indiscriminate vio- added: “Avoid killing and hurting For fast delivery service aspects discussed at the meeting discontent and anger among lo- lence, especially towards children the children of Afghanistan, else Six Months Afg: 2700 Afghanistan Times seeks the on Tuesday, two days after the cals. “The peace talks are hap- has evoked a strong response we will be left with an entire gen- names, addresses of your attack in Ghazni, was an assur- pening in Qatar but there is from the international communi- eration scarred and disabled.” ance of reducing civilian casualties. bloodshed in Afghanistan. Both ty. Afghanistan remains one of (Ruchi Kumar is a journalist based International Organization $240 per year organizations and the number of In a statement issued alongside copies you want. parties are trying to showcase the most dangerous places in the in Kabul.) Afghan representatives, the Tali- their power so they can make a world for children, with 8 out of (thehindu) MONDAY .JULY 15, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES ‘Wedidbad,evilthingsthere’–Vet turnedpeace The Taliban promise to activist ongrowingdissent withUSforever wars protect women. Here’swhy women don’t believe them “Imagine a house surrounded by Taliban,” Sherzai said. “You would not be able to live, eat or do work with even momentary peace. People here live in constant fear that the Taliban will retake the city at any minute.”

By Cora Engelbrecht

At just 29, Zainab Fayez made herself into one of Afghanistan’s foremost defenders of women. As the first and only female pros- ecutor in Kandahar province, deep in the conservative south of the country, she sent 21 men to jail for beating and abusing their wives or fiancées. I thought I should speak with her. I had gone to Afghanistan to ask wom- en one of the most urgent ques- tions hanging over the peace talks unfolding between Taliban lead- text and voicemail, commanding fire and stole the equipment. They ers, the Afghanistan government her to quit working. For months, seized the phone numbers and and U.S. diplomats: After 18 she waved off the warnings as addresses of staff members. years of gains for Afghanistan’s part of her job. Then in Febru- Sherzai’s husband, Obaidullah women, what are these women ary, her colleague Azam Ahmad, Qazizadha, who helped found the thinking now that the Americans with whom she had worked on station, received ominous tele- might leave and the Taliban might many of her domestic violence phone calls at their home. “Your return? But as I prepared to trav- cases, was shot and killed by wife is changing other women,” the el to Kandahar to meet Fayez, I unidentified gunmen on his way voice on the phone said. “We do discovered that she had fled the to the office. “He was a very not agree with the ways she is city. She had received a warning brave man and a friend,” she changing their mindset.” She and she could not ignore: a handwrit- said. “These incidents and her husband fled to Kabul, and the ten note, attached to the wind- threats affect us mentally and station went off the air. But in shield of her family car, folded emotionally. But we try our April, Sherzai decided to restart over a bullet. “From now on, you best to keep working.” A few Radio Roshani. The station’s em- are our target,” the letter said, A recent opinion poll shows the exponentially since 2011. So ev- who were de facto ruling the coun- president of the country, now weeks later, the Taliban letter ployees try to keep their involve- “and we will treat you like other — and the bullet — showed up ment clandestine. Her husband majority of American veterans ery goal that we had going in to try, hand over bin Laden.[68] The named the Islamic Republic of Western slaves.” It was signed on her windshield. “A Talib is a keeps a shotgun in the control think foreign wars were not worth Iraq and Afghanistan have failed Taliban declined to extradite him Afghanistan. NATO became in- “The Islamic Emirate of Afghan- Talib,” Fayez said. “They have room. She is willing to risk her life fighting. RT spoke to one such by every single measure,” he ex- unless they were provided clear volved in ISAF in August 2003, istan,” the formal name the Tali- proven what type of people to continue, she said, and she has person, who says his tours in Iraq plained. evidence of his involvement in the and later that year assumed lead- ban use for themselves. Many they are, what their ideology is. no intention of making things easy and Afghanistan served weapons As a veteran, he knows well the attacks, which the U.S. refused to ership of it. At this stage, ISAF Afghan women seized on the free- And if they return with the for her enemies. “The Taliban manufacturers and not people. feeling of guilt that one can bring provide and dismissed as a delay- included troops from 43 coun- doms that emerged after the U.S. same ideology, everything will were right,” she said. “We were “These wars were unjust, illegal, back from a deployment. ing tactic[69] and then on 7 Octo- tries with NATO members pro- invasion and the collapse of the be the same again.” Afghanistan changing the mindset of women.” immoral, should never have hap- Followed the United States in- ber 2001 launched Operation En- viding the majority of the force. Taliban government in 2001. remains a deeply patriarchal But not all the Afghan women I pened,” Will Griffin, who is now vasion of Afghanistan of 7 Octo- during Freedom with the United One portion of U.S. forces in Af- They do not want to go back to society, but the overwhelming spoke to had lost hope. As a young the terms of Taliban rule — to majority of women I met are mother under Taliban rule in the an anti-war activist and organiz- ber 2001, when the U.S. and al- Kingdom.[70] The two were later ghanistan operated under NATO the floggings and banishment er, told RT. He said that would be lies successfully drove out the joined by other forces, including command; the rest remained un- unwilling to go back to the way late 1990s, Hawa Nuristani helped from public life. But as some sort things were. I had a hard time run a secret school for girls who true regardless of any poll. Amer- Taliban from power in order to the Northern Alliance – the Afghan der direct U.S. command. “The of agreement between the Tali- finding any who believed the were otherwise banned from at- ica’s growing disillusionment with dismantle al-Qaeda and to deny opposition which had been fight- things that we did were very bad ban and U.S. officials appears Taliban had grown more toler- tending class. After the Taliban’s endless military deployments on it a safe base of operations in ing the Taliban in the ongoing civil and evil things. I spent two years likely, many women do not be- ant in their years out of power. fall, Nuristani emerged as one of foreign soil was highlighted in a Afghanistan. Since the initial ob- war since 1996. By December in combat zones in Iraq and Af- lieve the insurgents’ promises to I traveled to Kunduz, capital of the most influential women in the Pew Research Center report on jectives were completed, a coali- 2001, the Taliban and their al-Qae- ghanistan,” he said. “As a me- respect the rights of women this the northern province of the new Afghan state, becoming a Wednesday. The polling agency tion of over 40 countries (includ- da allies were mostly defeated in chanic I most certainly worked time around. same name, to speak with Sediqa prominent television news anchor said 64 percent of veterans in the ing all NATO members) formed the country, and at the Bonn Con- on vehicles that killed people Take Fayez, the prosecutor. Sherzai, a fearless and embat- and then moving into politics. She US thought the war in Iraq was a security mission in the coun- ference new Afghan interim author- over there. Who they killed I do I found her in Kabul, the Afghan tled advocate of women’s em- heads a commission that adjudi- not worth fighting. The same an- try. The war has since mostly ities (mostly from the Northern not know.” He said after return- capital, holed up with her two powerment who directs an all- cates electoral disputes. At vari- children in her relative’s house. female radio station on the out- ous times, the Taliban imprisoned swer was given about Afghanistan, involved U.S. and allied Afghan Alliance) elected Hamid Karzai to ing home and educating himself Her husband, Fakhruddin, had the longest war in America’s his- government troops battling Tali- head the Afghan Interim Adminis- he realized that he was basically skirts of town. The province is her husband, kidnapped her son just driven from Kandahar with controlled mostly by the Tali- and tried to kill her. One attack tory, by 58 percent of those ban insurgents. The War in Af- tration. The United Nations Secu- cheated into believing that his the bullet and threatening letter. ban, and the city itself has fall- left a bullet in her leg and gave her polled. Griffin said one didn’t ghanistan is the longest war in rity Council established the Inter- military service was justified. “I Fayez has seen enough of the en to the insurgents twice for a limp. Another attempt on her need to look deep to see that en- U.S. history, having overtaken the national Security Assistance Force never served or provided service Taliban to know that their prom- short periods. “Imagine a house life, a bomb, demolished her car. gagements in the Middle East U.S. participation in the Vietnam (ISAF) to assist the new authority to the American people or the ises to treat women fairly are as surrounded by Taliban,” Sherzai In February, Nuristani was part were reprehensible and senseless. War in 2010. Following the Sep- with securing Kabul, which after a people of Iraq or the people of empty as the desert outside said. “You would not be able to of the Afghan delegation that trav- “More civilians have died than tember 11 attacks in 2001 on the 2002 loya jirga (grand assembly) Afghanistan. Who I did serve town. “I have never been so ter- live, eat or do work with even eled to Moscow to meet with a enemy combatants. Veteran sui- U.S., which President George W. became the Afghan Transitional were the corporations, the weap- rified,” she said. Born in the re- momentary peace. People here group of Taliban leaders — one of cides are at all-time high. There Bush blamed on Osama bin Lad- Administration. A nationwide re- ons manufacturers and the poli- mote province of Ghor in 1990, live in constant fear that the only two women in the group. The are no schools or hospitals being en who was living or hiding in building effort was also made fol- ticians, who benefited their ca- at the height of the Afghan civil Taliban will retake the city at other was Fawzia Koofi, a mem- war, she grew up seeing the bot- any minute.” Since 2008, she has ber of parliament. In her Kabul of- built in these countries. More Afghanistan and had already been lowing the end of the totalitarian reers off of these wars and off of tom line of Taliban rule: No bombs are being dropped. And wanted since 1998, President Taliban regime. In the popular elec- the lives of my fellow soldiers run Radio Roshani, a small fice, Nuristani recalled the meet- school for girls, no jobs for wom- shortwave station that educates ing with a defiant look in her eyes. terrorist organizations have risen Bush demanded that the Taliban, tions of 2004, Karzai was elected and innocent civilians,” he said. en. Transgressors were stoned women about their rights and en- But her tone was hopeful. “I do and flogged. courages them to share their dif- not think anyone else has ever After the Taliban’s ouster, she ficulties and stories. It has an been as troubled in the Afghan enrolled in Kabul University and audience across northern Af- government as much as I have,” became a lawyer. In 2016, she ghanistan. The day I visited, she told me. “But I went to this signed up to prosecute men who Sherzai’s producers were re- meeting because I feel like you abused women in Kandahar prov- cording a segment with young cannot wash blood with blood. ince, where the Taliban move- graduates about their challenges How long will this war go on?” ment was born. One after anoth- finding work in the city. In a For days, she listened to the Tali- er, Fayez sent the abusers to jail. room next door, she sat with a ban leaders promise, among other By Michael Roizen Two of the men she convicted number of women from around things, to honor the rights of wom- were police officers. Last year, the city to discuss the peace ne- en. But when the talk turned to the government recognized her as The United States just passed the gotiations for an upcoming seg- specifics, they froze up. She re- one of the five bravest women in ment. “We reach people who called them saying that women 17-year mark in the longest war the country and put her portrait in its history: the Afghanistan cannot read and write,” Sherzai were too “sympathetic and deli- on a billboard in downtown Kan- said. She emphasized how im- cate” for jobs like commissioner War. Eleven soldiers were killed dahar: “Heroes for women’s there in 2017. According to the portant it is for women to hear or mayor, where “a woman’s emo- rights.” Most important, her the voices of other women, es- tions might get in the way.” Still, Centers for Disease Control and dogged reputation empowered pecially in areas where literacy Nuristani said she was choosing Prevention, during that same time more women to come forward rates are so low. “Listeners trust to give the insurgents a chance, if 39,773 people were killed by guns with stories of abuse. “My case- that the woman speaking is prac- only because she sensed a war- (homicides and suicides) here in load grew as more women began ticing the advice she preaches, weariness in the negotiators that the U.S. That's more than 100 trusting the rule of law,” she said. in her own life and on her own appeared to match her own. “Peo- people every day. Clearly, we are “Then the threats began.” On the children,” she said. “It disarms ple on both sides of the war want in the middle of a serious public floor of her living room she dis- them.” In 2015, when the Tali- peace and are tired of the fighting health crisis (and war at home), played printouts and recordings ban briefly captured Kunduz, — certainly the Taliban,” she said. and something needs to be done. of previous death threats: emails they occupied Radio Roshani’s “I have heard this from them di- If you don't think gun violence and messages over WhatsApp, studio for five hours, set it on rectly.” damages the quality of life of ev- ery person in the U.S., consider just how much it robs from the public purse, and how much it The “Pro-Life” Movement shortchanges what your govern- ment could do for education, in- frastructure, health care and more. 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Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host infants — separated from their Roe v. Wade. However, the dis- uation of the bad conditions un- firearm violence is estimated to rounds of ammunition. The good als from owning firearms, only of "The Dr. Oz Show," and Mike asylum-seeking parents. Instead, connect between their impas- der President Obama. They are cost $229 billion annually. That's news is that since the ban expired, purchaser licensing has been Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Right to Life’s social media feed sioned concern for the women silent as the administration fum- just the tip of the iceberg. The on a state-by-state basis, regis- shown to reduce gun homicides and Officer and Chair of Wellness In- claims that all of the candidates entering abortion clinics and bles in trying to reunite separated researchers also note that gun vi- trations, background checks and suicides." Petition your state pol- stitute at Cleveland Clinic. To live in the Democratic debate “sup- their blatant disregard for the families, having grossly underes- olence has cost our health care progress in licensing have re- iticians and other organizations for your healthiest, tune into "The port a policy of abortion on de- well-being of those exiting the timated the number of children system approximately $2.2 tril- duced assault-style rifle access purchaser licensing. Gun owners Dr. Oz Show". mand. And they want taxpayers same clinics caused me far too who were separated over the first to pay for it.” It is well-docu- much cognitive dissonance to two years of the Trump adminis- mented that federal funding of stay aligned with the “pro-life” tration. Further, former Depart- Planned Parenthood does not movement. So it comes as no ment of Homeland Security Sec- Disclaimer: cover abortion services (per Ti- surprise that the leaders, lobby- retary Kirstjen Nielsen reported tle X) save for very narrow cases ists and other activists who that a child in U.S. Customs and The views and opinions expressed in the articles are those of the author(s) approved by Medicaid. They march annually on Washington Border Protection custody had not don’t mention, however, that the to decry abortion are silent in died in more than a decade until and do not reflect the views or opinions of the Afghanistan Times. administration’s migrant jails, the face of those born into the this past December, from which which currently hold nearly hands of violence and poverty. time at least six other children,. MONDAY .JULY 15, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES Libyademandsexplanation after FrenchMissilesfound Libya’s UN-recognized govern- Garyan in June. ment on Friday called for answers Responding to the reports, the after Paris admitted the presence French Defense Ministry an- of missiles in the Libyan territo- nounced that the anti-tank Jave- ry, which were found at a base lin missiles were intended for the used by commander of rival forc- “self-protection” of French forc- es Khalifa Haftar. Libya’s For- es deployed for counterterrorism, eign Minister Mohamed Siala has confirming the presence of French Demonstrators marked 40 days since a deadly crack- asked his French counterpart forces on Libyan territory. How- down on a protest camp in Khartoum as the military Jean-Yves Le Drian to explain as ever, the defense ministry denied council and civilian opposition meet ahead of elections. to when and in what quantity providing missiles to forces loyal the arms were sent to Libya and to Haftar. Libya has remained be- Tens of thousands have demon- how they reached Haftar forces, set by turmoil since 2011 when a strated in cities across Sudan, according to Libya’s Foreign bloody NATO-backed uprising Ministry, Anadolu Agency re- led to the ouster and death of long- witnesses say, to mark 40 days ported. According to media re- serving President Muammar Gad- since security forces killed doz- ports on Wednesday, the forces dafi after more than four decades ens at a protest camp in the cap- of Libya’s UN-recognized Gov- in power. Since then, the coun- ital Khartoum. Saturday's dem- ernment of National Accord try’s stark political divisions have onstrations were the first since (GNA) based in capital Tripoli yielded two rival seats of power - the ruling military council and ci- had seized four French missiles -- one in Tobruk and another in vilian opposition agreed in prin- when it overran a camp of Haftar Tripoli --- and a host of heavily ciple to a power-sharing arrange- forces in Northwestern city of armed militia groups. ment ahead of elections. The deal has yet to be finalised and signed. A meeting between the two sides planned for Saturday was post- The USmultiplies poned to Sunday, a leader of the Forces for Freedom and Change deportation of (FFC) coalition told Reuters. But the military council denied the meeting was being delayed. Central Americans Some protesters lit candles to re- According to recent figures published by the Immigration member those killed at the pro- Institute of Mexico (INM), the number of Central Ameri- test camp on June 3, while others cans deported to Mexico from the United States, between lit the torches on their mobile phones. January and July of this year, amounts to 18,503. "We came out to express our opinion and convey our voice and According to the new immigra- massive raids of undocumented salute the memory of our eternal tion policy implemented by Pres- immigrants, who should be de- martyrs," said protester Mostafa ty forces in June, a Reuters wit- at least 61 deaths. General Mo- violently dispersing the sit-in out- Dagalo, known by his nickname ident Donald Trump, the depor- ported. All this situation occurs Sayed Ahmed. Security forces ness said. At least 128 people were hamed Hamdan Dagalo, deputy side the Defence Ministry, defend- Hemedti, said in a televised tees, who ask for asylum in the in the meddle of numerous docu- used barbed wire to block a main killed during the raid and in the head of the Transitional Military ed the latter's role in maintaining speech. "Were it not for Rapid US, must wait for the response mented complaints about the in- road leading to the Defence Min- two weeks that followed, accord- Council and head of the RSF, security. Support, Khartoum's situation to their request outside the North human and humiliating conditions istry compound, the site of the ing to doctors linked to the oppo- which controls Khartoum and "Rapid Support are not angels, but would have been different." American territory. The spectac- in which many people are detained protest camp crushed by securi- sition. The government confirmed whose members are accused of we prosecute every offender," (BBC) ular increase in deportations by the US immigration service, since 27 May, the date on which including hundreds of minors and an agreement on the subject was women. While similar accusa- signed between the US and Mex- tions, in this case referred to Mex- ican governments is striking . The ico, speak of a not very different agreement was signed under situation as to the conditions of Trumpaidespicksanctionsto threat of strong and immediate detention of deportees from the economic sanctions against Mex- US, and of Central Americans who ico. If until May the number of are heading to the US with the deported migrants was 7,623, in hope to enter that country. The punishTurkeyfor Russianmissiles only two months the number figures just published clarify the The US has settled on a sanc- Monday’s anniversary of a 2016 to reach agreement with the US skyrocketed to 15,079. An ex- magnitude and characteristics of tions package to punish Turkey coup attempt against Turkey’s on defense systems. The deliv- ponential rate of growth that the forced agreement accepted by for receiving parts of a Russian President Recep Tayyip Erdogan eries make it almost certain the should increase substantially Mexico, which was not made pub- missile defense system on July to avoid fueling further specula- Middle East’s largest economy from this Sunday, given that lic, by the Government of Anto- 12, 2019 in Ankara. The US Pres- tion that the US was responsible will be subject to punitive US Donald Trump personally con- nio Manuel López Obrador, more ident Donald Trump’s team has for the uprising, as Erdogan’s loy- action. By law, Trump needed firmed this week the start of than in general lines. settled on a sanctions package to alists have claimed. The plan was to pick at least five out of 12 punish Turkey for receiving parts developed after days of discus- different sanctions -- ranging of a Russian missile defense sys- sions between officials at the State from mild to harsh -- under the tem and plans to announce it in and Defense departments and the sanctions act, once delivery was Tajikistanregimetargeting the coming days, said people fa- National Security Council. It certified. The administration has miliar with the matter. The ad- awaits a sign-off by Trump and been weighing when to punish familiesof political activists ministration chose one of three his top advisers, the people said, Turkey, according to a person fa- sets of actions devised to inflict requesting anonymity to discuss miliar with the deliberations who The range of repression is broad — In 2015, after returning home from varying degrees of pain under the a sensitive matter. A State Depart- asked not to be identified dis- an internship at Deutsche Welle, journalist Humayro Bakhtiyar start- Countering America’s Adversar- ment spokeswoman declined to cussing the sensitive situation. ed running into trouble. She was told that her former employer, the Asia Plus media group, would have to let her go because of "pressure ies through Sanctions Act, the comment. Turkey on Friday be- Washington is wary of announc- from above." In October of that same year, several anonymous indi- people said, without identifying gan receiving parts for the Rus- ing sanctions too close to the viduals began tailing her. Bakhtiyar left the country in June 2016 and which set had been chosen. The sian-made S-400 missile system, anniversary of the July 15, 2016, applied for asylum in Germany. After she was spotted at a meeting of plan needs Trump’s approval. which the US has said puts at risk coup attempt that Erdogan exiled Tajiks in 2017, Tajik intelligence agents began following her One of the people said the inten- the Pentagon’s costliest weapons blamed on Fethullah Gulen, an father. Bakhtiyar tells DW that her father, who teaches medicine, was tion is to announce the sanctions program, the F-35 fighter jet built ally-turned-enemy now in exile threatened. He was told he would lose his job if his daughter did not late next week. The administra- by Lockheed Martin Corp. Tur- as a Muslim cleric in Pennsylva- return. Then authorities threatened to jail him in his daughter's place. tion wants to wait until after key turned to Russia after failing nia. (AP) He is still free, but Bakhtiyar is afraid of what might happen to him. When Tajikistan gained independence after the breakup of the Soviet FURIOUS: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has issued a series Union in 1991, conflicts between the country's pro-communist gov- of threats (Pic: GETTY/F.YBANCOS) ernment and opposition forces intensified — fueled by political, reli- gious and regional differences. With support from Moscow, President USwaitsfor North Emomali Rahmon (pictured at top) took power during the ensuing civil war in 1992. One by one, he did away with opposition figures Iran already ‘plotting and concentrated power in the hands of his family and close friends. According to official statistics, Rahmon won the last presidential election in 2013 with 86.6% of the vote. His current term of office Korea’sresponse next attack against ends in 2020. West’as calls for UK Azerbaijan reacts onworking-level agitatedly to US House of and US to stand firm Representatives’ decision nuclear talks DEFENCE experts claim Iran is al- The US government is waiting for ing the North Korean leader as “a tions relief, there have been hints ready plotting its next attack against Azerbaijan has reacted quite agitatedly to the US House of Represen- a response from North Korea af- man that was so happy to see me” of hope that the denuclearization tatives’ approval of the amendment introduced by Congressman Brad ter proposing to resume work- in Panmunjom and reiterating that process might start with a freeze the West – as tensions soar in the Gulf. Sherman (D-CA) to block the transfer of US defense articles to Baku ing-level negotiations on denucle- the North had stopped its nuclear on Pyongyang’s nuclear weap- that could potentially be used by the Azerbaijani government to act arization this week, diplomatic tests. Despite Trump’s apparent ons program. North Korea has UK warship HMS Duncan, a possible signal to Iran. upon its threat to shoot down civilian aircraft operating out of Artsa- sources said Sunday. North Ko- optimism, the denuclearization been insisting on a step-by-step £1billion destroyer equipped “Unquestionably it is a matter kh’s (Nagorno-Karabakh) capital city Stepanakert Airport. Accord- rea has yet to give an answer to talks between the US and North approach, meaning the US should with missiles and anti-submarine of when, rather than if, Iran ing to the respective statement by the Ministry of Defense (MOD) the offer made through a diplo- Korea have been deadlocked since take “corresponding measures” technology, is racing towards the launches another attack. “Only of Azerbaijan, even though the US has not sold arms to Azerbaijan matic channel last week. Kim the Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi, for each action the North takes Strait of Hormuz to protect Brit- if they are met with very stiff re- until now, Azerbaijan can procure advanced military technology from Myong-gil, North Korea's former Vietnam, ended without an agree- toward denuclearization. In a ra- other countries Also, the MOD stressed that the Azerbaijan Air Force ish ships. Royal Marines helped sistance will they get the mes- ambassador to Vietnam appears ment in late February. It is un- dio interview on Friday (US the authorities in Gibraltar seize sage.” On Wednesday, five armed has a variety of air defense measures that are capable of defending the to have been appointed as the clear whether Pyongyang will re- time), Pompeo spoke of guaran- airspace of the country and, if necessary, giving an instant response. an Iranian super-tanker – the vessels unsuccessfully attempt- new nuclear envoy. (Yonhap) spond to the proposal, as there teeing regime security for North Grace 1 – last week because of ed to seize a British oil tanker in After their surprise meeting June appear to have been no major Korea. evidence it was carrying oil to the Persian Gulf. “Unquestion- Uzbekistan to float state 30 at the inter-Korean border, US changes to the negotiating stances “We’ve got to make this better Syria in breach of EU sanctions. ably it is a matter of when, rather President Donald Trump said he of either party. Earlier, Kim for the North Korean people. The Middle Eastern country has than if, Iran launches another at- and North Korean leader Kim Hyun-chong, South Korea’s dep- We’ve got to make sure that the since issued a series of threats tack” The British Heritage tanker oil and gas firm by 2024 Jong-un had agreed to resume uty national security adviser, de- security assurances that they and demanded the vessel back. was said to be sailing out of the Uzbekistan is planning to privatise its oil and gas firm, Uzbekneftegaz working-level negotiations clined to speculate on Pyongy- need are in place,” Pompeo said Colonel Richard Kemp, a former Persian Gulf and crossing into the (UNG), by 2024 as part of a strategy to boost gas output, the nation’s “within two to three weeks.” US ang’s response. “We are the ones in the interview with Sebastian UK Armed Forces commander, Strait of Hormuz when it was energy ministry said on Friday. The move would be the first flotation Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to make the offer, so I think we’ll Gorka of America First. “And if has warned that Iran will seek approached by the Islamic Revo- of a large state-company in the former Soviet republic which renewed also said at the time that he ex- have to wait to see,” Kim told re- we can achieve these objectives revenge as long as Grace 1 re- lutionary Guard corps. Defence its reform drive after a change of leadership in 2016. pected the working-level meet- porters during his visit to Wash- of denuclearizing in a way that mains in custody in Gibraltar. expert Colonel Hamish de Bret- “...Measures are to be taken to attract investment in Uzbekneftegaz ing to take place in mid-July. ington on Thursday. we can verify -- right, fully and He told the Mail on Sunday: ton-Gordon added: “There are so by primary and secondary public placement of up to 49% of shares Speaking to reporters on Friday, While Washington maintains that completely -- this will be a truly “The next time there is a stand- many pieces on the chessboard no later than 2024,” it said in a statement. Citing a presidential decree, Trump again stressed his good Pyongyang must first give up its historic accomplishment.” off in the Persian Gulf, the Roy- and so many antagonists facing the ministry said UNG’s priority was “to increase the annual produc- relationship with Kim, describ- nukes before it grants any sanc- (BBC) al Navy must send the strongest each other. tion of hydrocarbons, including natural gas to 42.3 billion cubic metres and LNG to 1.5 million tonnes by 2024 by encouraging cooperation with large multinational oil and gas companies.” It provided no potential valuation or data on UNG’s current output and the company itself has not disclosed it either. Turkmenistan, Saudi Arabia The politics of climate change is requests made. The Greens, on the nately, it is known that Ursula is now enshrined in EU climate any increase exceeding 1.5°C will exploring joint projects a main topic of discussion at the other hand, have issued a state- von der Leyen has never priori- and energy law but the Europe- be catastrophic. We are already at meetings which Ursula von der ment rejecting von der Leyen’s tised climate action throughout an Union must do much more to the receiving end, with global tem- Chairman of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turk- Leyen, European Commission candidacy, as in the words of Ska her long career in German nation- make it a reality. Solutions exist peratures warming up at unprec- menistan (UIET) Alexander Dadayev has met with the leadership of President-designate, is currently Keller, co-president of the group: al politics. Over the next 10 for transforming energy, trans- edented rates, floods, droughts the Saudi company Nesma Trading Co. Ltd., Trend reports with participating in with the various “We did not hear any concrete years, global greenhouse gas port, agriculture and industrial and fires which are impacting our reference to the UIET. An exchange of views on possible areas of political groups in the European proposal, be it on the rule of law (GHG) emissions need to be production systems. We must act communities all over the world. cooperation, including the creation of joint ventures, was held. Da- Parliament.The Progressive Alli- or on climate. We have been elect- more than halved (beyond the together to fulfil our commit- It is getting worse. Yet it is not dayev expressed interest in establishing mutually beneficial partner- ance of Socialists and Democrats ed on a mandate for change and 55% reduction as requested by ments to the Paris Agreement and too late, provided we act without ship contacts with Turkmen entrepreneurs. Earlier, a business delega- tion of Saudi Arabia, led by Bader bin Bahishan Al-Busais, came to Group, as well as the Liberal we don’t see how change will be the European Parliament and beyond, and encourage others to further delay. Governments are Turkmenistan on a working visit to study investment opportunities. Group, have issued written de- possible with this candidate.” Ac- surely beyond the 40% commit- do so too. Notwithstanding the not showing leadership in tack- A series of meetings of the Saudi delegation with the leadership of mands to von der Leyen detail- tion on climate change is a priori- ted to by the EU member national pledges made as part of ling climate change. They are not Russia’s Vnesheconombank, the ministries of industry and trade, and ing the various policy commit- ty and this priority must be re- states), while net GHG emis- the Paris Agreement, we are on addressing the gap between the the UIET took place in Ashgabat. It was earlier reported that Turk- ments which they expect but not flected in the ambitions which the sions must reach zero by 2050 course for warming of about 3°C expectations of the citizens and menistan is of investment interest for oil companies of Saudi Arabia, yet see. The politics of climate European Commission President- at the latest. Attaining the com- above pre-industrial tempera- the analysis of the scientists on such as Saudi Aramco. The company considered investing in oil. change is at the forefront of the designate puts forward. Unfortu- mitments of the Paris Agreement tures by 2100. It is known that one hand. MONDAY .JULY 15, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES

Bank of Canada missed an opportunity ErdoganriskslastingdamagetoTurkey’s Iraq, Jordan seek to raise rates to further boost Steve Ambler is the David Dodge economywithS-400purchase:Bloomberg Chair in Monetary Policy at the C.D. Howe Institute and a pro- fessor of economics at the Uni- economicties versité du Québec. Jeremy Kro- As they work to expand trade between nick is associate director, research, them, Jordan and Iraq face significant, at the C.D. Howe Institute. The Bank of Canada held its overnight albeit different, economic challenges. rate constant at 1.75 per cent this week. Markets had completely LONDON - Addressing the Su- barrels of oil per day to Jordan at priced this in, but nevertheless, laimani Forum earlier this year, a special price. In exchange, Iraqi there are reasons to be surprised Iraqi President Barham Salih goods imported through Jordan’s by this decision, and perhaps even touted Iraq’s capacity to help Aqaba port would get preferen- consider it a missed opportunity. bring about a new regional order tial tariffs. The office of Jordani- Let’s start with the state of built on cooperation. Iraq, he an Prime Minister Omar Razzaz the Canadian economy. Econom- said, could “be a bridge to the said Jordan would export electric- ic growth is rebounding in the sec- economies of the region by link- ity to Iraq within two years. “The ing the infrastructure between opening of the border will break ond quarter after a sluggish first Iraq and the Gulf and Turkey the isolation that existed,” Abdul- quarter. Some of this is because between Iran and the Arab re- Mahdi said in February. “Iraq and of temporary factors such as in- gion and the Mediterranean.” Jordan are the lungs of each other creased oil production. However, Under the leadership of Salih and as one breathes, the other will.” other factors, including the labour and Prime Minister Adel Abdul- Before the border meeting, Jorda- market, appear quite strong. Av- Mahdi, the Iraqi government has nian King Abdullah II made a rare erage hourly earnings have grown been expanding efforts to deep- trip to Baghdad, the first in more in five consecutive months, peak- en economic relations with than a decade, during which he ing at a growth rate of 3.8 per cent neighbouring countries. To the stressed the strong ties between in June. May unemployment fell chagrin of the United States, this the two countries. Salih had trav- to 5.4 per cent, the lowest rate has included the signing of sev- elled to Jordan shortly after his since Canada began tracking un- eral economic agreements with election in 2018. Both visits were employment statistics. Exports Iran, seen as the most influen- billed as part of a shift in relations. grew by a healthy 4.6 per cent in tial outside actor in Iraq. Another Ties between the two countries May, and were up by 8.6 per cent country Baghdad has been forg- have undergone a large transfor- year-over-year. The Bank of Can- ing closer ties with is Jordan. In mation in recent decades. Under ada’s own Business Outlook Sur- June, a Jordanian business dele- the reign of Saddam Hussein, Iraq vey contained a series of positive The combination of U.S. sanc- threat to U.S. military systems and sponse to the purchase, while short-lived dip in the lira after gation visited Iraq to talk about provided Jordan with cheap oil, numbers: The percentage of firms tions and lost market confidence threatened to levy sanctions against maintaining that Turkey is ‘’too Erdogan's firing of central bank investment opportunities and while Jordan’s Aqaba port became expecting faster sales growth was in the independence of central Turkey and expel it from the F-35 vital to U.S. security interests, governor Murat Cetinkaya sug- the flow of Jordanian products a lifeline for imports as interna- up, and firms’ intentions to in- bank will test whether the mid- stealth fighter jet programme and too important to Europe as a gests investors agree that U.S. re- into the Iraqi market. Jordanian tional sanctions hit Iraq after the vest and hire more workers were size military power of Turkey should Ankara go through with the potential gateway to millions of sponses to the S-400 purchase and Iraqi entrepreneurs and invasion of Kuwait in 1990. The strong. Housing starts rose sub- will succeed alone in an emerging purchase. By taking delivery of refugees, for the West to risk forc- will be muted,’’ the article said. government officials recently 2003 toppling of Saddam’s regime stantially in June and were higher multipolar world, wrote Marc Russian air-defence systems, the ing a complete break.’’ Champi- However, at the very least, the met in Amman regarding digital and the rising influence of Iran led in every province. Champion and Selcan Hacaoglu article said, Turkish President Re- on and Hacaoglu pointed to Er- two wrote, the delivery of Rus- transformation in the financial to a deterioration in relations in Most importantly for the in Bloomberg. The first ship- cep Tayyip Erdogan has crossed a dogan’s firing of Turkey's central sian missiles is likely to throw sector. The developments come the economic and political realm, Bank of Canada, not only was ment of the Russian-made S-400 political line, risking lasting dam- bank governor on July 6, citing Turkey's participation in the after months of high-level diplo- especially under former Iraqi headline inflation above target at air defence missile system ar- age to his country's economy and the bank as the reason for the joint strike fighter program into macy between the two coun- Prime Minister Nuri a-Maliki. As 2.4 per cent, but also two of the rived in Ankara on Friday, in a relationship with the West. economy's weakness as it refused crisis. Turkey is a key producer tries. The prime ministers of they work to expand trade be- bank’s three core measures were move that sets up a potential The Bloomberg article under- to lower interest rates, as a sig- of the manufacturing parts of the Jordan and Iraq met at the bor- tween them, Jordan and Iraq face also above 2 per cent. All this sug- face-off between Washington and lined that Ankara expects U.S. Pres- nificant gamble in his bid to free Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) pro- der in February and agreed on a significant, albeit different, eco- gests the Canadian economy is Ankara. U.S. officials have re- ident Donald Trump to block or the country from the ‘’tyranny gramme, which is the world’s deal involving oil and other nomic challenges. doing quite well. peatedly stated the S-400 is a dilute any harsh sanctions re- of global financial market.’’ ‘’The most expensive arms. goods. Iraq would sell 10,000 (AP) Japan seesdecline Vietn a m a im s to be digita l in value-added trade econ om y lea der by 2 0 3 0 surpluswith Korea HANOI: Vietnam will become the project aims to realise orienta- dex, as well as building a trans- equipped with skills to be safe in leading digital country and econ- tions and policies of the parent and effective Govern- cyberspace. ICT human resourc- Japan’s trade surplus in value- from 2005 to 2015. Its total trade na -- would be excluded when as- omy in the Asean region by 2030 Govern-ment to develop the ment to be in the world’s top 50 es must meet the country’s devel- added goods and services (TiVA) surplus during the same period sessing Japan’s TiVA for the trans- and allow testing of new technol- economy based on digital tech- in terms of e-government. In ad- opment requirements in its digital with South Korea took a down- stood at $303.2 billion. TiVA, action. With an increasing number ogies in the digital economy. This nologies. Phuc said the main tar- dition, the project plans to have transformation. AITA proposed turn during the 2005-2015 peri- which measures the value added of countries participating in the is one of the proposals in a draft gets would include improving everyone using mobile payment that the digital transformation od, reflecting the diversifying by each country in the produc- global value chain, Japan’s TiVA project on national digital trans- competitiveness of the economy, services by 2030. “Electronic roadmap in Vietnam would be im- structure of cross-border logistics tion and distribution process, is surplus with Korea has declined in formation by the Authority of with an average growth rate of identification will be widely rec- plemented in three periods. and trade, statistics showed on an international trade indicator recent years, data showed. Tokyo’s Information Technology the digital economy reaching 20% ognised and used by the State Accordingly, the country July 14. In light of the growing that is equivalent to operating TiVA with Seoul dipped from $14 Applica-tion (AITA) under the a year and labour productivity to promote not only transac- would digitalise industrial sectors interconnectedness of the global profit in corporate business billion in 2005 to $3.9 billion in Ministry of Information and growth of 7% to 10% by 2030. tions between people and and implement the digital trans- value chain, the country’s recent transactions. The measure was 2015, down 72 percent during the Communications (MIC). The The project also aims for Govern-mental agencies but also formation of the economy, soci- decision to restrict high-tech ex- developed because conventional 10 years. Its total trade surplus ministry assigned AITA to devel- Vietnam to be in the global top other tran-sactions in the digital ety and State agencies in 2020-22. ports to Korea is likely to affect indexes can no longer precisely decreased 58 percent during the op the project and submit it for 20 and Asean top three in terms economy,” Phuc said. The draft It would focus on digital transfor- not only the two countries but reflect the flow of goods and ser- same period, from $27.3 billion to approval in November. The of the global competitiveness in- expects all Vietnamese to be mation to improve. also the global economy, govern- vices in complex global produc- $15.7 billion. Given today’s mul- ment officials in Seoul said. Ac- tion chains. For instance, when a tilateral, globalized trade structure, cording to the Organization of Korean customer purchases a Seoul’s Ministry of Economy and Economic Cooperation and De- Japanese television for 1 million Finance said, the impact of Japan’s Brazil'spension velopment, Japan logged won ($848), the price of the dis- disputed export restrictions can be $135.2 billion in aggregated TiVA play panel -- imported from Chi- expected to spread. reform plan to save$240bln, US regulators have approved a estimate earlier this year when it from authorities in US states UAE's ministry $5 billion penalty to be levied on said it expected to pay $3 billion and regulators around the world. $5 trillion target Facebook to settle a probe into to $5 billion for legal settlements Some Facebook critics have ar- gov't says amid of economy the social network’s privacy and on “user data practices.” The gued the company should face data protection lapses, the Wall FTC announced last year it re- tougher sanctions including stiff opposition achievable, says Chief Street Journal reported on Friday. opened its investigation into a monitoring of its data practices, cancels fees The newspaper said the Federal 2011 privacy settlement with or that chief executive Mark Brazilian lawmakers are gradually Economic Adviser Trade Commission approved the Facebook after revelations that Zuckerberg should be personal- advancing the pension reform plan on 102 government settlement in a 3-2 vote, with the personal data on tens of millions ly liable for penalties. Charlotte proposed by President Jair Bol- two Democratic members of the of users was hijacked by the po- Slaiman of the consumer group sonaro, which, despite being high- services consumer protection agency dis- litical consultancy Cambridge Public Knowledge said it was ly unpopular, could help fix the senting. According to the report, Analytica, working on the Donald not immediately clear if the set- nation's public finances and boost The UAE Ministry of Economy the deal, which would be the larg- Trump campaign in 2016. Face- tlement would require changes its investment appeal. cancelled fees on more than 100 est penalty imposed over priva- book has also faced questions to Facebook’s business practic- Kristian Rouz – The Brazil- government services and reduced cy violations, still needs approv- about whether it improperly es, but suggested that the parti- ian government's proposals to the charges for others as the sec- al from the Justice Department shared user data with business san split on the vote was a bad raise the retirement age, increase ond-biggest Arabian Gulf econo- before it is finalized. partners in violation of the earli- omen. “I’m hopeful that addi- worker's pension contributions, my continues to lower the cost of Facebook did not immediate- er settlement. The leading social tional conditions placed on Fa- and cut retirement benefits will doing business. The ministry has ly respond to an AFP query on network with more than two bil- cebook’s business practices will save the federal budget up to 900 amended the fee and fine struc- the agreement. The settlement lion users worldwide has also be forthcoming,” Slaiman said in bln reals ($240 bln), a top govern- ture for 110 services, cancelling would be in line with Facebook’s been facing inquiries on privacy a statement. ment official says. The statement fees of 102 and reducing them for came as several lawmakers in Bra- eight services by as much as 50 zil’s Congress voiced opposition per cent, state news agency Wam to the highly unpopular bill after the recent vote. According to Bra- said. The initiative is part of the Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian O il pr ices edge u p on tr opica l Cabinet Resolution No. (51) of zil's Labour and Pensions Secre- 2019, will and will be implement- and B.P. Acharya, Special Chief Secretary to Government tary Rogerio Marinho, the project- ed on the services extended by of Telangana, and DG of the Institute, giving away a prize stor m a n d geopolitica l ten sion s ed fiscal savings would materia- ministry’s customer happiness to a MES probationer in Hyderabad. lise over the coming 10 years, and centres and through its website, Chief Economic Adviser Krish- efit from incentives and thus their Oil prices inched higher on Fri- plies. Brent crude futures were the start of 2019, yet it has will greatly help the cabinet of it added, without giving details of namurthy Subramanian on Sat- growth was lower compared to day and were on track for a week- up 24 cents at $66.76 a barrel by failed to quash stubborn over- President Jair Bolsonaro improve the services on which fees no long- urday exuded confidence of In- their real potential. He underlined ly gain as US oil producers in the 1215 GMT after hitting a ses- supply.” US crude oil invento- the health of the nation's public er apply. The amended fees con- dia becoming a $5 trillion econo- the importance of providing incen- Gulf of Mexico cut more than half sion high of $67.29. US West ries have declined for four weeks finances. Marinho says he believes stitute 47 per cent of the total fees my in the next five years. “Even tives to those enterprises which their output because of a tropical Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude and prices were also supported the lower house of Congress will levied by the ministry, Wam cited though the target [from existing have the real potential to grow at a storm and as tensions continued futures were up 6 cents at $60.26 by oil companies in the Gulf of hold the second and final vote as Minister of Economy Sultan bin $2.7 trillion] looks ambitious, it rapid pace. The States, he added, to simmer in the Middle East. after hitting a session high of Mexico cutting production be- soon as in early August – after Saeed Al Mansouri as saying. is realistic and achievable consid- should usher in labour reforms en- However, an International $60.74. Brent prices have cause of Tropical Storm Barry. having approved the bill in the first vote earlier this month. The Sen- The latest amendments will ering multiple successes in all hancing the threshold of employee Energy Agency (IEA) forecast for climbed 4.5% this week while Companies cut more than 1 mil- provide a boost to the business a global oil surplus capped the WTI prices have gained 5.5%. lion barrels per day (bpd) of ate could pass the bill in Septem- domains of governance in the last number to increase their produc- ber. Meanwhile, Brazilian lawmak- community in the country as the five years,” the CEA said. tivity. Citing Rajasthan as a suc- gains. The agency on Friday pre- Both registered declines last output -- 53% of the region's cost of conducting trade and in- dicted that surging US oil output week. “It is fair to say that production -- as the storm head- ers say the final vote could be de- He was addressing the As- cessful example of enhancing pro- layed due to the mounting oppo- vestment activities will drop for sistant Collectors under Train- ductivity, he said the State had en- will outpace sluggish global de- OPEC’s best-laid plans to rebal- ed for possible landfall on the both Emiratis and resident busi- mand and lead to a large stocks ance the oil market have, so far Louisiana coast on Saturday. sition to the proposed legislation, ing of 2018 batch allotted to Te- hanced the limit of employees to as some centrist and centre-left ness owners, including large, me- langana, Military Engineer Ser- 300 from 100 to benefit from La- build around the world in the next this year, fallen flat,” said Stephen The storm was forecast to be- dium and small enterprises. The nine months. OPEC also predict- Brennock, analyst at PVM Oil come a category one hurricane lawmakers say pension cuts could vices Probationers, Group-I Of- bour rules. “The productivity in increase poverty and undermine move, the minister said, is part of ficers of Telangana State, senior this case increased from 3.65% to ed on Thursday the return of a Associates. with winds of at least 74 mph his ministry’s drive to create a surplus next year despite an “The oil cartel has led from (119 kmh). The market remained the purchasing power of many officers from Madhya Pradesh a staggering 9.33%, after reforms,” Brazilian households. business-friendly environment and other Trainees at Dr MCR he added. In the longer run. OPEC-led pact to restrain sup- the front in curbing supply since on edge as tensions. where private sector companies HRD Institute in the city. A re- can grow and flourish. ''The latest move comes with- lease from the Institute said in in a series of policies and resolu- his presentation on the theme of tions decided by the federal and “The State of Indian Economy”, Trump trashes Uranium quotas plan amid push to local governments to stimulate and Mr. Subramanian said invest- strengthen economic growth, pro- ments would be the key driver vide new incentives to increase the to reach the target. Besides giv- limit imports over 'national security' fears: Report attractiveness of the local busi- ing a big boost to industry, ser- ness climate, generate more job vices and business, investments Earlier, two major US-based ura- ing late Friday that he didn't agree rity with respect to the entire owners and operators of US cent), Australia (20 per cent), Rus- opportunities and promote the would create innumerable jobs nium mining companies petitioned with the conclusions of an earlier nuclear fuel supply chain" amid nuclear power reactors pur- sia (18 per cent), Kazakhstan, (12 UAE as a favoured investment for all sections of society, includ- the Trump administration to re- investigation by the US Com- the "significant concerns" raised chased about 43 million pounds per cent), Uzbekistan (5 per cent), destination which supports eco- ing those economically weak, quire that 25 per cent of the urani- merce Department which warned by the Commerce Department's or 19,505 tonnes of uranium in and several other countries includ- nomic growth and advances UAE thus making the process of de- um used by the nuclear power in- that uranium imports had the April study. The investigation 2017, with only about 7 per cent ing South Africa and Ukraine. Ear- rankings on the global competi- velopment and growth truly in- dustry be sourced domestically. potential to threaten US national will last 90 days and be run by a of these deliveries sourced in- lier, Colorado-based Energy Fu- tive indexes,'' he noted. The re- clusive. Speaking on measures President Donald Trump has de- security, Reuters has reported. group of federal agencies. Ac- side the US, and the other 93 els Inc. and Wyoming-based Ur- duction of fees follows the an- needed, he said many enterpris- cided against quotas on uranium Instead, the president ordered a cording to US Energy Informa- percent coming from other coun- Energy Inc. petitioned the White nouncement last week. es preferred to stay small to ben- production for the time being, say- "fuller analysis of national secu- tion Administration figures, the tries, including Canada (35 per House to slap quotas on uranium. MONDAY .JULY 15, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES

Perhaps no character in 2017's arc extending across multiple Justice League was hit harder by films that will probably never the reportedly studio-mandated make it to the DC Extended Uni- two-hour runtime than Victor verse, at least in the same way. Stone/Cyborg. Despite being in- However, director Zack Snyder - tegral to the team, the character - who left the project and was himself was almost an after- replaced by Joss Whedon -- has thought, with little time spent revealed a lot of what would have getting to know him. The film happened in his cut through so- was originally slated to have at cial media, meaning fans now have least two parts, with actor Ray a pretty good indication of what Fisher stating there was enough he intended to do with Cyborg in material for an entire Justice the first Justice League film. League trilogy. Cyborg had a clear (BBC)

In holdover news that isn't Spi- $6.34 million(-37%) weekend for weekend for a new $331.467 mil- domestic run above $70 million. a fluke. Expect a $3.47 million (- der-Man: Far From Home, Walt a rousing $47.91 million 17-day lion cume. That'll push it past We'll see how it's holding up over- 47%) weekend and $18.325 mil- Disney's Toy Story 4 earned an- total. That's a fine total and solid the adjusted cume of I Am Leg- seas tomorrow, but the $27 mil- lion 12-day domestic total. Walt other $6.254 million (-47.5%) on legs for Danny Boyle and Richard end ($257 million in 2007/$330 lion Conjuring Universe sequel/ Disney and Marvel's Avengers: Friday to bring its domestic cume Curtis' "What if the Beatles never million adjusted) to make it prequel is doing just fine by al- Endgame earned another up to $331.958 million. That sets existed, but one guy remembered Smith's fourth-biggest inflation- most any standard beyond its over- $471,000 (-56%) on Friday, the stage for a $21.19 million (- all their songs?" romantic fantasy. adjusted grosser, behind only performing predecessors. A24's bringing its domestic cume to a 37%) fourth weekend and $347 I wish I liked it more, but even Suicide Squad, Men In Black and Midsommar held up much better ridiculous $849.9 million. So, million 24-day cume. At this rate, anecdotal evidence suggests it's Independence Day. Warner Bros. than I feared, earning another yeah, it'll pass $850 million do- the Pixar sequel should end its working like gangbusters on its and New Line Cinema's Anna- $1.144 million (-48.6%) on its sec- mestic today and will earn run with around $395 million, al- targeted demographics. Walt Dis- belle Comes Home earned anoth- ond Friday for a $15.999 million around $1.68 million (-46%) in though Disney may be able to use ney's Aladdin has earned another er $1.725 million (-46.5%) on its 10-day cume. Wednesday open- its 12th weekend for an "drive-in box office magic" to get $1.768 million (-32.5%) on Friday third Friday to bring its 17-day ing notwithstanding, that's a bet- $851.188 million domestic cume. it over the $400 million mark if it for a new $327.374 million cume. cume (it opened on a Wednes- ter hold than the 56% drop for And, yes, it will likely end to- gets close enough. Universal's Yes- That puts it past the $325 million day) to $56.935 million. We can Hereditary's second Friday, and morrow just over $2.775 billion terday earned another $1.95 mil- cume of Suicide Squad to become expect a $5.6 million (41%) week- that film eventually tripled its $13 in global grosses and just $15 lion (-42.6%) on its third Friday Will Smith's biggest unadjusted do- end for a solid $60.81 million 19- million debut weekend. Maybe million away from Avatar's for a new $43.516 million 15-day mestic earner of all time. We can day cume. The Annabelle sequel/ that C+ Cinemascore rating, which $2.788 billion cume. So close, Himesh Reshammiya domestic cume. We can expect a expect a $5.85 million (-22%) Conjuring prequel should end its is great for a movie like this, wasn't and yet so far away. to play Harshvardhan Kangana Ranaut Bhatt and Harpreet sends legal notice Singh Lamba in to Entertainment 'Happy Hardy and Heer' Journalists’ Guild, Happy Hardy and heer will star now the rights are with Salman actor composer Himesh first time Bhai as his company was sup- in two characters. One of a NRI posed to adapt it , Jatt Bhat and delivers ultimatum businessman Harshvardhan Juliett is completely different Bhatt(Hardy) from London and from the Punjabi movie Jatt and to withdraw ban the other a Sardar from Punjab Juliett, regarding Jatt Bhat and Harpreet Singh lamba (Happy) Juliet this title was the working within 24 hours who travels to Europe with his title for Happy hardy and heer beloved Heer Randhawa played and now the final title is Happy Actor Kangana Ranaut has sent a legal by Sonia Mann in this romantic Hardy and Heer and the script of notice to the Entertainment Journalists’ musical Happy Hardy and Heer Happy Hardy and Heer is a com- Guild, and the Press Club of India, demand- produced by Deepshikha Desh- pletely fresh script and is a trian- ing that the ban imposed on all coverage mukh and Sabita Manakchand gle love story set in the romantic of her be lifted in the next 24 hours. and os directed by choreographer comedy genre. It is in the lines of turned director Raka . Himesh is films like Tanu Weds Manu and playing a Gujarati NRI for the Love Aaj Kal with beautiful visu- Life used to be Actor Kangana Ranaut has sent and unruly’ by the Press Club of statement Saturday. A day pre- first time and it's also the first als shot in Europe and Punjab. a legal notice to the Entertainment India, which backed the Guild’s viously, the Mumbai Press Club time he is playing a Sardar, Each and every character in the Journalists’ Guild, and the Press decision to ban her. Actor Kanga- had also backed the ban in a whether it's a double role or not film besides happy hardy and Club of India, demanding that the na Ranaut refused to apologise to statement. The Mumbai Press will be revealed later. The music Heer are very well etched out and black and white, ban imposed on coverage of mat- journalists after a spat with a re- Club said it stands by Entertain- and the script of Happy Hardy is a very happy universally ap- ters related to her be lifted with- porter. Kangana urged journalists ment Journalists’ Guild’s demand and Heer is something which I'm pealing script with superb music. in 24 hours. Kangana was issued to continue their ban on the actor. of an apology from Kangana to really proud of and we are very For the character of the Gujrati now it is grey: the ban by the EJG after an alter- Entertainment Journalists’ Guild journalist Justin Rao and the oth- confident about the product guy Hardy Bhatt and Sardar Hap- cation she had with a PTI jour- of India demanded an apology er journalists for her behaviour. cause today it's only the content py Singh, I have done a lot of nalist at a recent press event for from Kangana. “We the Press Club The legal notice, submitted by which can take you to the next workshops and am really happy her film Judgmentall Hai Kya. of India are aghast, anguished and Kangana’s lawyer Rizwan Sid- level says Himesh. When asked with the way the film has shaped Salman Khan The EJG had demanded an apol- shocked at the incident involving diquee, concluded by noting, Himesh if the title happy hardy up. The film has been directed by ogy from Kangana for her re- an actress of Bollywood using “Now before my client is con- and heer was earlier titled, Jatt choreographer turned director Salman Khan has shared a selfie with a marks, but the actor has refused uncivilised, uncultured, filthy and strained to initiate strict proceed- Bhatt and Juliet ????? and is hap- Raka who has done a great job. I note talking about how life has changed to give one. Instead she called a abusive language against the me- ings and other actions including py hardy and heer inspired from had seen him directing some very section of the press ‘cheap free- dia persons. We condemn it in the seeking huge compensatory the super hit Punjabi movie Jatt good story forward songs of Shubh from black and white to grey now. loaders’ in a video posted on her strongest possible words. This (monetary) damages from you and Juliet he says that my com- Mangalam Savadhan and we got team’s official Instagram account. behaviour and hurling abuses to- Addresses, for the said illegal pany had purchased the remak- him on board to direct this film In case you haven’t noticed, Har Dil played and this dia- Kangana’s remarks were de- wards journalists is unacceptable,” acts already committed by you, ing rights of Jatt and Juliet and which has dialogues. Bollywood star Salman Khan logue was written by my friend scribed as ‘uncivilised, uncultured the Press Club of India said in a she is hereby through me. has recently upped his Insta- Sajid Nadiadwala grandson, at gram game. He is well-known that point in time I thought it Jimmy Shergill for sharing fitness photos, was complete but…” On the funny videos and now philo- work front, the Wanted actor and Mahi Gill sophical portraits with his 24.5 has a series of projects lined million followers. Turns out up, including Dabangg 3 op- starrer 'Family the Bharat actor does have a posite Sonakshi Sinha. Follow- thing or two to say that many ing that, the star will be seen in of Thakurganj' of us might relate to. His lat- Inshallah with Alia Bhatt and is all set to hit est monochrome post on the finally, Kick 2 with Jacquline social media platform high- Fernandez. theatres! lights a deep, philosophical (Tribune) quote that we might often The script written by star writer wonder about but perhaps Dilip Shukla of Salman Khan's never speak about, reported Box Office: 'Lion King' Roars Dabangg & Dabangg-2 fame will Pinkvilla. Khan wrote, “Life be watched on the big screen soon. The film's title is 'Family used to be black-and-white, in China, 'Crawl' and 'Stuber' of Thakurganj' starring Jimmy yes or no, truth or lies, it was Shergill and Mahi Gill, which is crystal clear now perhaps it’s disappoint, 'the farewell' soars going to be released on July 19, grey, it’s maybe. Who the hell in four theaters 2019.The most important and film has been presented in a com- cares, is that true? Hope not special feature of this movie is pletely new way which showcas- for God’s sake. Long live mor- Walt Disney's The Lion King lion than $60 million. Will this be enough movie to attract Chinese that its writer is Dilip Shukla who es the ideology of two brothers als and principles and ethics.” earned a decent $14.5 million in another big non-superhero Holly- moviegoers (compared to their has written block-buster films and their confrontations. Family Seems like the star also likes China on Friday, which was bet- wood movie that merely does homegrown biggies), the whole like Ghayal, Damini, Andaz Apna of Thakurganj is completely a showing the world his softer ter than the $11.6 million open- "good but not great" business in "family and heritage are para- Apna, Dabangg, Dabangg-2. Pro- family entertainer and gives a side, also recently posting a ing day of The Jungle Book and China? The good news is that mount" themes may well reso- ducer of 'Family of Thakurganj' strong message as well. In this video on his profile while mak- the $12.4 million opening day of word of mouth is strong, and ani- nate as much over there (Coco is Ajay Kumar Singh while the movie, Jimmy Shergill and Mahi ing some art, which Khan said Beauty and the Beast. Pre-release mated titles can leg out in China. earned $235 million in China) as film is directed by Manoj Jha. Gill's chemistry will be worth was a visual depiction of the tracking suggested a $50-$60 mil- Whether the whole "set in Africa, they do over here. Considering Manoj Jha, director of the film, watching. The story of this film Bollywood song Har Dil lion opening weekend, and it with mostly black actors" variable the three big Chinese titles (The says, "Family of Thakurganj is a will touch the hearts of the audi- “While sketching a song of should end up closer to $50 mil- is enough to make it a foreign- Eight Hundred. unique story full of thrills; the ence." (SANTA BANTA) MONDAY .JULY 15, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES

MarcusRashfordandJamesGarner ontarget Report as United hand debuts to Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka in first match of pre-sea- son tour

The Litchfield brothers left the pool and hit Edgbaston for the day GB swimmer Max Litchfield watches England in Cricket World Cup The build-up to a World Cham- swimmers in the world. My pionships can be stressful so swims weren't blisteringly quick why not head to Edgbaston to but they have provided me with a soak up a completely different great springboard for the lead in sport and watch some England to the Worlds. Out of the pool, fireworks in the World Cup. my brother Joe and I had the ho- And that's exactly what GB nour and pleasure to go to Edg- swimmer Max Litchfield did. He baston and see England beat In- adores his cricket but because dia. With the World Cup on the of his commitments in the pool line the boys stepped up, mainly has never had the chance to get down to Johnny Bairstow's fabu- involved. With England's World lous 100 and brilliant opening part- Cup hopes hanging by a thread, nership with Jason Roy and not the 24-year-old Sky Sports forgetting some brilliant work in Manchester United kicked off James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka in session from the outset but took age to cross the halfway line, they sired effect as a mix of youthful Scholar from Sheffield was in the field from the whole squad. I their pre-season campaign with a either half, both of whom im- 19 minutes to fashion a chance as were swiftly dealt with by Phil exuberance and top talent piled Birmingham for a thriller against have loved cricket almost my 2-0 victory over Perth Glory at pressed. United remain in Perth captain Ashley Young lashed a Jones and Axel Tuanzebe, who the pressure on Perth. Pogba India. Max discusses his day out whole life but never really had the Optus Stadium. Marcus Rashford ahead of their second pre-season free-kick into the side-netting from was back in United colours after dragged wide when presented with brother Joe (also a GB opportunity to play. When I sit broke an hour of Perth resistance match against Leeds at the same 25 yards. After Andreas Pereira and spending last season on loan at with an early sight of goal and swimmer) and how his water down and watch a smashing game with an instinctive first-time vol- stadium on July 17, before em- Anthony Martial fired shots wide, Aston Villa. Man Utd second- Mason Greenwood lashed an ef- sport compares with cricket.... like this one it's hard not to draw ley, before substitute James Gar- barking on the south-east Asian Jesse Lingard introduced himself half XI J. Pereira, Wan-Bissaka, fort into the side-netting before The World Championships in comparisons between the sport ner wrapped up the win with his leg of their tour. Romero, Dalot, to the game just before the half- Smalling, Rojo, Shaw, McTomi- Rashford made the breakthrough South Korea is almost upon us and swimming. Both are team second touch with a 20-yard drive Tuanzebe, Jones, Young, A. hour mark with a curling shot to- nay, Pogba, Greenwood, Mata, on 60 minutes, the England in- and I've had a lively few weeks sports but something that will five minutes from time. Rashford Pereira, Matic, Chong, Lingard, wards the top corner which drew a Gomes, Rashford. Unable to find ternational watching Pogba's flick preparing. I was in Barcelona never be the same in swimming is and Paul Pogba were among the James, Martial. United, aided by fine save from Perth goalkeeper the breakthrough before the fall over his shoulder before lash- and Canet for the Mare Nos- the fact that you are always on 11 half-time changes made by Ole pacey debutant James - who tor- Liam Reddy at full stretch. Perth's break, Solskjaer went ahead with ing a first-time volley beyond trum series which are perfect your own, always on your own Gunnar Solskjaer, who handed mented the Perth defence down forays forward were few and far his planned wholesale changes at Reddy. Greenwood should have events to get me race-ready journey and only YOU can make debuts to summer signings Daniel the left flank - dominated pos- between but, when they did man- the interval and they had the de- doubled United's lead. against some of the fastest the difference. Wimbledon men's Daniel Dubois final: Novak blasts out Nathan Djokovic vs Roger Federer preview Gormantowin Britishtitle The first toe-to-toe shootout came next Bernd Wiesberger and Dubois' heavy fists clearly came out on top, Gorman, swinging wildly, moves two clear suddenly cut above the left eye. Daniel Dubois destroyed Nathan the two unbeaten young heavy- the technically superior but, in in the third. The Cheshire man was in Scottish Open Gorman inside five rounds to win weights started fairly evenly in the second, it was 'Dynamite' quick to return to his feet, only to Bernd Wiesberger continued his the vacant British heavyweight the English capital, Gorman the who managed to establish his be immediately confronted by a fine form as he took a two-shot title at The O2 on Saturday night. first to taste success, the Ricky jab, ramming it between the barrage of shots, 'DDD' sensing lead after the third round of the The Londoner showed the Hatton-trained man impressive- guard, looking to set up those an early finish. ASI Scottish Open. On another dynamite in his fists as he im- ly wheeling in two left hooks in dangerous hooks, each haymak- After a minute's interval, the low-scoring day in perfect condi- proved his record to 12-0, drop- the opening minute. Dubois was er met with oohs and aahs from Londoner again raced out and got tions at The Renaissance Club in ping Gorman in the third before quick to respond though and his the crowd. The first toe-to-toe behind his measured jab, this time North Berwick, the Austrian card- his menacing right-hand equalis- thunderous right hand, the even- shootout came next and Dubois' targeting the midriff area as his ed a six-under 65 to move to 20- er finished proceedings in the fifth tual title decider, made it's first heavy fists clearly came out on counterpart soaked up the pres- "This is the kind of match that full of tension and drama, with under 193. South Africa's Erik van period. Dubois, who produced a impression shortly after, crash- top, Gorman, swinging wildly, sure on the ropes, Gorman unable I always dreamed of being part Nadal saving four match points Rooyen leads the chasing pack on disciplined, mature and destruc- ing home as the Greenwich suddenly cut above the left eye. to play the matador role as the of as a young boy with the ten- but, after three hours and two 18 under, with Frenchman Romain tive performance, claims the Lons- puncher menacingly went on the Things then went from bad to rampaging bull refused to show nis racquet," says Djokovic. minutes, it was Federer, a month Langasque and Italy's Nino Berta- dale belt at just 21 years old. The front-foot. The general pre-fight worse for the 23-year-old when mercy. "This is what I worked for." shy of his 38th birthday, who sio two shots further back in a tie much-anticipated battle between consensus was that Gorman was a flash right hand grounded him (Sky Sport) clinched a 7-6 (3) 1-6 6-3 6-4 vic- for third on 16 under. A number of tory and the chance to take on players just in behind, including Novak Djokovic has warned Rog- defending champion Djokovic. Matt Wallace, Jamie Donaldson er Federer that he is coming for Should he win, it would give and Henrik Stenson, will also still 2 0 1 9 V i t a l i t y N e t b a l l W o r l d Cu p : his records ahead of their Wim- the Swiss a ninth Wimbledon ti- fancy their chances of mounting a bledon final on Sunday. Djokov- tle and take him to 21 Grand final-round challenge, but Rory ic, the reigning champion, has Slam trophies, three ahead of McIlroy appears out of conten- En g l a n d b e a t Sc o t l a n d 7 0 -3 4 eased through to his sixth Wim- Nadal and six clear of Djokovic - tion for the first prize back on 11 Coverage continues on day three on Sky Sports Net- bledon final and victory over but the Serb has sent his rival a under. Wiesberger, who shared the eight-time winner Federer would warning. "It's the final of Wim- overnight lead with Van Rooyen ball, Action and Arena as well as our YouTube chan- give him his 16th grand-slam ti- bledon," the 32-year-old began and Lee Slattery after his 61 on nel with the final group games of the first stage tle. That would take him to just at his press conference. "This is Friday, made his first birdie of the four behind the Swiss and at five the kind of match that I always day at the fifth and then raced clear England displayed their strength day's 32-goal success. Tracey years his junior, few would back dreamed of being part of as a of the field with a hat-trick of bird- in depth to beat Scotland 70-34 Neville felt the game against Scot- against him going well past Fed- young boy with the tennis rac- ies from the seventh thanks to and join Australia and New land was just about getting the erer's total. Federer claimed a sub- quet. This is what I worked for. some excellent putting. A steady Zealand in registering day two win after a 70-33 victory for En- lime win over old rival Rafael "I wanted to be in this position. start to the back nine saw him victories at the Vitmality Netball glandNeville's much-changed Nadal on Friday to set up a Wim- I have a chance to fight for a tro- record five successive pars before World Cup. The Roses squad has starting seven proved too strong bledon final showdown with phy. Regardless of who's across a superb tee shot set up a birdie at been described as the best in the for Scotland as they fell short Djokovic. The final stages of the the net or what is happening, I'll the par-three 15th, which he fol- tournament and, having used all despite a brave effort, a few too much-anticipated semi-final were definitely give it my all." lowed with another gain at the 16th. 12 players in beating Uganda on many mistakes proving costly day one, Tracey Neviile rang the against an England side with changes for another emphatic vic- sights on gold next weekend. In tory on Saturday afternoon. the end the Roses ran out em- EoinMorgansaysWorldCupwinwouldmake Captain Serena Guthrie, phatic winners in front of anoth- Geva Mentor, Chelsea Pitman er expectant crowd to follow their and Friday's hero Jo Harten all major title rivals in making it two maintain a 100 per cent start. Haythornthwaite rekindled their England's'incredible' journeyworthwhile dropped to the bench as Rachel wins from their opening two Jamaica and South Africa joined Wasps title-winning partnership Dunn, Jade Clarke, Natalie Hay- games, but an injury to Layla them win victories in the evening in the circle to help England to an- thornthwaite and Natalie Pana- Guscoth was later confirmed as session to make it a clean sweep other fast start. A faultless Dunn Cricket World Cup from 9am on so far for the big five - South had them 8-2 in front within five Sunday in our build-up to the final garry were given their chance to a ruptured Achilles that would shine. Veteran shooter Dunn took rule her out for the rest of the Africa becoming the first team minutes and despite Guscoth or in the video above. "I think the to hit 90 goals in the disman- limping to the changing rooms be- progress we have made has been made the most of the opportuni- tournament. Australia and New ty thanks to a phenomenal dis- Zealand were again out early on tling of Fiji. However, it was the fore the end of the quarter, En- incredible - it's astonishing how far Roses result that delighted the gland ended the opening 15 min- we have come and the opportuni- play under the posts, hitting 49 Saturday morning and it was a of her 52 attempts to lead En- similar story to Friday for both packed out M&S Bank Arena utes 18-9 in front, Dunn's long ty that now presents itself. right from the off as Dunn and bomb on the buzzer a fitting. "Whether we win or lose, one thing gland to a 26-goal win after Fri- with victories on the board to that will remain is the ambition to be competitive to try and win ev- ery trophy and every tournament we participate in. "That hunger Beat TheBanktragedyinSummer Mileat Ascot should remain the same past this World Cup - but to make every- There was a tragic conclusion to the Fred Cowley MBE Memorial Summer Mile as thing worthwhile we need to win. Beat The Bank sustained a fatal injury after winning the Ascot event. Andrew "I will be so proud of the team if Balding's charge had lifted the race 12 months ago and was sent off the 2-1 favourite Eoin Morgan says England need to win the Cricket World Cup to we win - everyone in that changing to back it up. The result looked unlikely a furlong out as Sir Michael Stoute's Zaaki make their "incredible" journey since the 2015 tournament worth- room who has given something over was still on the bridle while Silvestre de Sousa was hard at work. As Zaaki looked while. England, the top-ranked ODI side on the planet, play New the last four years, even guys who set to extend his winning streak, Beat The Bank gamely found more for pressure and Zealand at Lord's in Sunday's final - four years after they were dumped haven't been selected and will be had his nose down where it mattered most. However, it soon became apparent all sat at home watching but who have was not well and De Sousa dismounted quickly with Beat The Bank eventually out in the group stage after beating only Scotland and Afghanistan. leaving the track in a horse ambulance. Having been assessed by the Ascot vets, Beat "To be the best you have to win trophies," captain Morgan told made the collective unit create a level of expectation." The Bank was found to have sustained a complicated fracture and had to be eutha- Nasser Hussain in an interview you can watch in full on Sky Sports nized. (Sky Sport) MONDAY . JULY 15.2019 -Saratan 24, 1398 H.S Vol:XI Issue No:339 Price: Afs.20

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LONDON: England won the World Cup for the first time as they beat New Zealand in a Super Over after a nerve-shredding final ended in a tie at Lord's on Sunday. After Eoin Morgan's side finished on 241 all out in pursuit of New Zealand's 241-8, the final came down to a six-ball shootout for each team. England's Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler took 15 off Trent Boult's over. Jofra Archer bowled England's over against Martin Guptill and Jimmy Neesham, who smashed a six off the second ball. AT News Report in a statement on Sunday. With two runs required off The Taliban commander the final ball, wicketkeeper Jos KABUL:National Directorate planned to escape from NamakAab Buttler and Jason Roy combined of Security (NDS) on Sunday to Nahr-e-Chaman village, when to run out Guptill as he came back said that its operatives have he caught red handed. for the second. arrested Taliban’s deputy It is worth mentioning that Both sides finished on 15 so military in-charge for Takharprovince has recently England won due to a tie-break NamakAab district during changed as one of volatile province rule because they hit the most operation in northern Takhar in the north, but according to boundaries. province. The detainee reports, additional security forces identified as QariSanaullah, who already reached the province, had disguised as woman by where they will conduct clearance wearing a burqa to escape his operations in different areasto skin from spy forces, NDS said bolster up security.

A senior official of the United Nations on Sunday called for an AT Monitoring Desk investigation into the allegations AT News Report residents of two adjacent villages of sexual abuse of women at the KABUL: Sartor, 40, of Teague, who are Pashtoons and Hazaras Presidential Palace, or ARG. Last Texas, was a Special Forces KABUL: Taliban fighters are respectively are in armed clashes month, General Habibullah company sergeant major on his trying to launch a fight between due to Taliban encouraging. He Ahmadzai, a former security seventh combat deployment. Pashtoon and Hazara ethnicities added that Taliban fighters adviser to President Ghani, alleged “We’re incredibly saddened in the unsafe province of Sar-e- stormed Korak Mughal village last that some members of President to learn of Sgt. Maj. James Pul in the north, residents and week, shooting three villagers dead Ghani’s administration were ‘Ryan’ Sartor’s passing in officials in the province said. accused of serving in security trading government positions for Afghanistan. Ryan was a beloved Mohammad Azim Qoyash, forces. Qoyash said that relatives sexual favors. The allegations warrior who epitomized the... representative from Sar-e-Pul in of killed persons attacked.... were widely shared on social the senate said Sunday that media, triggering an outcry in the country. Ahmadzai, who resigned from his post to contest in parliamentary elections, claimed that some officials “were working systematically to promote AT News Report National Army (ANA) in provinces, in which79 militants adultery in the palace”. “We collaboration with Afghan were killed and 57 others understand that this issue is a great AT News Report administrative services in Kabul, dynasties. Speaking at the KABUL: At least 79 militants National Police (ANP) and wounded. The Afghan forces also concern to Afghan women and it the capital city. The Complex will ceremony, President Ghani said have been killed and 57 others National Directorate of Security arrested two militants, handing the should be of concern also to all KABUL: President Ashraf be inspired by Modern Islamic by completion of Administrative wounded in multiple extensive (NDS) personal conducted joint mover to the related judicial organs men. If harassment in the Ghani on Sunday laid the architecture patterns as well as Complex, Kabul city will be military crackdowns conducted operations against insurgents in for further inquiry. Afghan workplace is not addressed cornerstone of Darul Aman classical inspiration sources found retuned back to its citizens—a by the Afghan security forces in different areas of Khost, National Defense and Security appropriately, it makes the Administrative Complex, in during the reign of Timurid, city mentioned its beauty... the past 24 hours, security Kunduz, Kandahar, Faryab, Forces shelled and bombed the workplace unsafe. (TOLONews) order to simplify access to Ghaznavid, GhoridandKhurasanid official said Sunday. Ghor, Parwan, Takhar, Badghis, enemies’ positions and sanctuaries Ministry of Defense in a Ghazni, Helmand, Nangarhar, by artilleries and air forces. ... statement said that Afghan Zabul, Balkh and Sar-e-Pul

JALALABAD: A laboratory to KABUL: The Meshrano Jirga or test quality of construction Senate on Sunday delayed its materials has been set up by the summer recess in order to approve National Standards the half year’s budget, including the Administrative in eastern budget for presidential election. Nangarhar province, officials said According to Article 107th of on Sunday. Officials said the Constitution, the Parliament shall laboratory costing 48 million hold two regular sessions annually. afghanis was the first of its kind The term of both regular in the province. Governor Shah sessions shall be nine months every Mohamood Maikhel and a year and when needed the assembly number of government officials shall extend its term. Extraordinary attended the laboratory’s opening sessions of the parliament during ceremony. Khwaja Javed Sediqi, recess shall be convened by the National Standards Presidential order. Administrative technical deputy Upper house chairman Fazl head, told the gathering that the Hadi Muslimar told today’s laboratory would test 160 types session that based on presidential of construction materials coming AT News Report Commission’s (IEC) disposal order they should delay the to the country. withnearly two months left for summer vacation. Governor Maikhel hoped the KABUL: The budget for the vote, an official said Sunday. He quoted the president as laboratory to provide facilities to upcoming presidential election However, the election body terming the September 28th traders and stop corruption and hasn’t been officially put at the notified about the ... presidential election a serious present quality materials for the Independent Election matter. (Pajhwok) countrymen. (Pajhwok)

Afghan politicians who attended where they issued a resolution July 13, which left at least eight Afghan government and the the two-day intra-Afghan in which the militant group people dead and seven others Taliban] because the opponent conference in Doha said that promised to reduce violence by wounded. President Ashraf Ghani side [the Taliban] insists on an Afghanistan’s future political stopping attacks on civilian in a statement condemned the Islamic emirate, but we [delegates arrangement will make the main places, including schools, attack and said the Taliban has from Kabul] at the [Doha] agenda of any future talks with hospitals and religious centers. broken their promise they made in meeting insisted on the republic the Taliban. But despite that, the Taliban Doha meeting to stop attacking system,” said Anarkali Honaryar, Nearly 60 delegates from launched a complex attack on a civilian places. “The type of the a delegate of Doha Intra-Afghan Kabul met with 17 members of hotel in the northwestern government is one of the serious Dialogue Conference on Peace. the Taliban in Doha on July 7-8 province of Badghis on Saturday, issues between the two sides [the (TOLONews)