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India to float Amid uncertainty over Mulla Omar s fate domestic Salma dam productive for Page 4 tender for air defense national economy: Minister guns Power struggle Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi dam would irrigate around 80,000 its three turbines were activated hectare of lands in western prov- within next 11 months. The dam inister of Water and Ener inces. The dam is 20 kilometer long would also boost tourism and im- flares up in US would gy (MoWE) Ali Ahmad and seven kilometer wide. It has prove fishery industry which MUsmani in a press confer- the storage capacity of 640 mil- would improve economy of the show flexibil- ence on Monday said that Salma lion cubic of water. locals. It will also help the govern- dam as a mega project would cre- It will irrigate 60 percent of the ment to improve security by pro- ity in nuclear ate hundreds of jobs and strength- Afghan Taliban crops, he said. The irrigation of viding jobs to local people, he Page 5 talks with en national economy. Usmani agricultural lands through Salma said. India started work on the dam termed the project vital for Afghan- dam would reduce reliance of the in 2005. The project will cost $300 North Korea: istan s economy and said that it country on neighbors, the minis- million. Water reserving was start- Envoy would play key role in strength- ter said, adding the dam would pro- ed on Sunday and will take 11 movement ening of agriculture sector as the duce 40 megawatt electricity after months to run the turbines. PESHAWAR: An internal power clude Taliban commanders and struggle has flared up in the Af- fighters mainly from the Noorzai UK economic Halim ghan Taliban movement and its de and the Alizai clans of the Dur- growth Security has improved facto head Akhtar Mohammad rani tribe and the Kakar tribe. Mansoor is facing a rebellion by Some of the leading Taliban fig- figures to sworn in as certain important military com- ures who have rebelled against Page 9 ignite in Faryab: Shaheem manders amid the uncertainty Mansoor s leadership include the Chief Justice about the fate of Taliban supreme former Guantanamo Bay prison- interest rate AT Monitoring Desk Security (NDS) are currently lead- ing war against militants in Fary- leader Mulla Mohammad Omar. er and military strategist Abdul debate ab province. He added that they Sources close to the Taliban Qayyum Zakir belonging to the KABUL: The Chief of Army have taken all necessary prepara- disclosed to The News that the Alizai clan, Mulla Baz Moham- Staff, Qadam Shah Shaheem, said tions to clear Faryab and other opposition to Mansoor, the dep- mad from the Noorzai sub-tribe that security situation has im- northern provinces from the pres- uty leader of the movement and and also among the most power- proved in northern Faryab prov- ence of militants. When asked former minister of civil aviation, ful Taliban commanders in the Can Egypt s ince. Shaheem in an interview about Vice-President Abdul Rash- is centred round Mulla Moham- movement s stronghold in south- new French with Radio Azadi rejected reports id Dostum s recent trip to Faryab mad Yaqoob, the eldest son of western Afghanistan, and Man- Page 8 that the Taliban militants have province, Shaheem said that Dos- Mulla Omar. The 26-year-old soor Dadullah, who is a Kakar jets boost its captured some important areas of tum s trip to the province is aimed Yaqoob graduated last year from tribesman and the younger broth- the province and said that Afghan a well-known Karachi seminary er of the slain Taliban command- Sinai fight? at expressing support of the po- and is said to be ready to take over er Mulla Dadullah Akhund. Inci- President Ashraf Ghani forces will soon weed the Taliban litical leadership of the country militants out of the province. He to security forces. According to the Taliban leadership in case the dentally, the Taliban breakaway announced appointment also rejected allegations of a num- death of his father is confirmed group Fidayee Mahaz, which of Sayid Yusuf Halim as the security agencies, the Taliban and the movement s Shuras and recently claimed Mulla Omar is country s Chief Justice. ber of lawmakers regarding lack along with a number of foreigners of coordination among security are hell bent on deteriorating se- rank and file so decide. The sourc- dead, was established by Mulla forces. He said that the Ministry curity of three districts of Faryab es maintained that those challeng- Najeebullah, an aide to the late AT Monitoring Desk of Defense, Ministry of Interior, and a number of other northern ing Mansoor s dominance of the Mulla Dadullah Akhund.The 22 killed, 13 and the National Directorate of provinces. movement are promoting Yaqoob one-legged Mulla Dadullah was KABUL: President Ashraf Ghani as a legitimate and worthy suc- allegedly shot dead by one of his injured in Baghlan on Monday officially announced cessor to his father, Mulla bodyguards in Helmand province Page 12 appointment of Sayid Yusuf Halim Omar.The differences between the on May 12, 2007 and later his as the country s Chief Justice af- two competing sides came to a body was captured by Nato and wedding gunfight ter lawmakers approved his ap- Thrown away for head when Mansoor on the per- Afghan forces and publicly dis- pointment by casting a vote of suasion of Pakistani authorities played in Kandahar. Mulla confidence few weeks ago. The dispatched a Taliban delegation to Dadullah s family and support- oath taking ceremony was held at Murree to hold peace talks with ers had blamed Mansoor and his the Presidential Palace on Mon- being a baby girl: the Afghan government on July 7 ruling group of conspiring to as- How Bajrangi day where a number of senior offi- and then managed to release an sassinate him and this caused the Bhaijaan cials from the National Unity Gov- Eidul Fitr message from Mulla initial differences in Taliban ernment (NUG) including Presi- Omar endorsing the peace talks. ranks.According to the sources, brought peace dent Ghani, Chief Executive Ab- The anti-talk factions among the Zakir and Mulla Abdul Rauf, an Page 10 dullah Abdullah, Second Vice Pres- Taliban felt outraged by both de- important pro-Taliban cleric, to the LoC and ident Mohammad Sarwar Danish, cisions and soon consultations were present in a recent conclave solved the former acting chief justice of the began in Afghanistan and Pakistan in which Yaqoob was introduced Supreme Court, Abdul Rashih to end the monopoly of power as the would-be leader of the Tal- Kashmir issue Rashid, and members of the High by Mansoor and his Ishakzai iban movement and Mansoor was Council of the Supreme Court par- Durrani clan in the movement. heavily criticised The presence ticipated in the event. At the event, Those opposed to Mansoor in- of Abdul Mannan, a ...P3 Ghani reaffirmed his commitment US legacy in to protecting the Afghan Consti- Afghanistan: tution. The key duty of the pres- Pakistan Mafia groups ident is to protect the Constitu- Page 6 Taliban seeks tion, Ghani said. But for this resumes behind spiraling return to purpose the president needs a ful- ly authorized and reliable Supreme cross-Durand insecurity in mainstream Court which of course emerges on Kunduz: Safi the basis of the law. He added Line attacks that said that the main aspect of KUNDUZ: The governor of the new Chief Justice s job should AT Monitoring Desk northern Kunduz province has said be the will of Allah, satisfaction of on Monday mafia circles are ma- the Afghan nation and their confi- KABUL: After a 10-month break, jor obstacles to construction and Peace talks amid dence in the judicial system. He security in the province. Moham- hinted at implementation of re- Pakistani military in new wave of cross-Durand Line incursions mad Omar Safi, while presenting forms in different institutions by report of his first 6-months activ- Editorial P6 increasing violence pledging full cooperation with the shelled 16 rockets into south-east- ern Paktika province on Sunday ities in office said lack of proper help Supreme Court s initiatives planning by the previous govern- on reforms. night but no casualties were report- ed, said security officials on Mon- ment, presence of Taliban and ille- day. gal armed men and drug smuggling MoPH cancels The Interior Ministry spokes- were major reasons of insecurity A lack of man, Sediq Seddiqi, said there were in the province. He has submitted licenses of 8 concerns over the shelling by the a set of suggestions to the govern- understanding Pakistani military into Afghan soil. ment. During his period in office, Page 11 of racism in medical stores Quoted by TOLOnews, Sed- he has been busy tackling e securi- diqi said rocket attacks had stopped ty issues. He said despite having Russian KABUL: The Ministry of Public long-term plans for development Health (MoPH) on Monday in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces but 16 rockets were fired into Pak- and reconstruction, certain groups football torched more than 30 tonnes of low did not let them do their work quality drugs and canceled the li- tika province on Sunday night, add- ing that the rockets landed in non- properly. Since beginning of the cense of eight medicine companies, year, security situation has deteri- an official said. In addition, the residential areas. He said Afghani- In an stan wants and immediate end to orated in the province with Tali- ministry warned 400 more medi- ban gaining grounds in some areas Afghanistan cine shops to cancel their license such attacks. Kunar governor, Wa- in case of selling low quality and hidullah Kalimzai, told newsmen resulted in displacement of more Page 2 awash in arms, expired drugs. The expired drugs that the Pakistani military has than 18,000 families. The gover- had been torched in the Khak-i- stopped rocket attacks into Afghan- nor complained he could not im- a push to ban Jabbar district in the presence of istan after the Ministry of Foreign plement the urban master plan for toy guns public health, attorney office and Affairs recently summoned the Pa- Kunduz city due to interferences security officials. Sayed Ibrahim kistani ambassador in Kabul to ex- by mafia circles and some power- Kamel, law enforcement director plain about the issue. A spokes- ful individuals in the province. at the MoPH, told Pajhwok Af- man from Foreign Affairs Minis- While taking office, Safi had Over ghan News that presence of ex- This photo is showing a newborn baby-girl dumped in Ghor try, Ahmad Shekib Mustaghni said promised construction of railways, 10,000 pired, low quality and illegal drugs province was posted Monday on Facebook. She was the government is determined to power supply, asphalting of roads, students to was a major challenge for the min- wrapped in a white clothe and put in a box. The photo has settle the issue with Pakistan, add- extension of the airport, imple- Page 3 istry. He said the expired and harm- gone viral and provoked a gender discrimination debate. ing that the attacks resulted in kill- mentation of the urban master get fee ful drugs were being smuggled to Though, it has not been confirmed that who took her to ing of four civilians, including a plan for Kunduz city, and con- Afghanistan and security officials home, but it is said that she was healthy after being found. woman, and two others who were struction of the Sher Khan Port concession should prevent it. (Pajhwok) wounded. residential township. (Pajhwok)

62.05 60.65 67.92 66.52 This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. TUESDAY . JULY 28, 2015 AFGHANISTAN TIMES Train kids How one in m usic to photographer curb violence, captured a say experts piercing gaze that shook the world By Daniel Hajek there, he says. I can only imag- ine how this affected her, having As part of a series called My Big lost her parents and then being Break, All Things Considered is so far from home in a strange collecting stories of triumph, big land. The Afghan Girl ran on and small. These are the mo- the cover of National ments when everything seems to Geographic in June of 1985. click, and people leap forward McCurry remains in touch with into their careers. In December Gula and her family to this day. 1984, a war was raging in Af- In December 1984, a war was rag- ghanistan; millions of refugees ing in Afghanistan, and millions were fleeing to Pakistan to es- of refugees were pouring into cape the fighting. National Pakistan to escape the fighting. Geographic photographer Steve Photographer Steve McCurry McCurry was there stationed was there, stationed at the Af- at the Afghanistan-Pakistan bor- ghanistan-Pakistan border to der to cover the crisis. There cover the crisis for National Geo- were, in some cases, tens of graphic. STEVE MCCURRY: In thousands of Afghans pressed some cases, tens of thousands of together in these squalid, really Afghans pressed together in these terrible conditions, McCurry squalid, really terrible conditions says. No plumbing, no electric- - no plumbing, no electricity. And ity, and they d have to carry they d have to carry water. There water, there was disease it was disease. There was - it was was just a terrible existence. At just a terrible existence. RATH: one of those camps, near Pesha- At one of those camps, near Pe- war, Pakistan, McCurry heard shawar, Pakistan, McCurry heard the unexpected sound of chil- the unexpected sound of chil- Milad is o n e o f the childre n e vin cin g a dren s laughter coming from in- dren s laughter coming from a keen interest in learning musical instru- side a large tent. It was a make- large tent. Inside was a makeshift m en ts . Le s s than s ix ye ars o f age, he shift classroom for an all-girls classroom for an all-girls school. e n jo ys playin g m us ic w ith a tea-tray school. I noticed this one little MCCURRY: I noticed this one girl with these incredible eyes little girl with these incredible an d hum m in g Ahm ad Zahir so n gs . and I instantly knew that this eyes, and I instantly knew that was really the only picture I this was really the only picture I wanted to take, he says. She wanted to take. RATH: His por- would become the subject of trait of the Afghan girl became one KABUL: Afghan musicians com- and girls have graduated from the McCurry s iconic photograph of National Geographic s most plain though improvements have institute, which reopened in 2010 The Afghan Girl one popular covers. It was McCur- been made in the area of music, after years of closure due to war of National Geographic s most ry s big break. MCCURRY: At yet special children s training in and violence. Islamuddin Piroz, popular covers. At first, this first, this young girl - this - her this performing art has been ig- director of Music and Arts at Kab- young girl her name is Shar- name was Sharbat Gula - she put nored. They say music, theatre, ul University, said that parents bat Gula she put her hands her hands - kind of covered her painting, calligraphy, sculpture, should note their children s inter- [up to] cover her face, McCur- face, her mouth. And the teacher and cinema could help rescue chil- ests from childhood and support ry said. Her teacher asked her to said, no, no, you should let him dren from thepsychological ef- them in learning. Graduates from put her hands down so the world photograph you because it s im- fects of war. Research shows chil- the faculty of arts should also train would see her face and know her portant for the world to know our dren, if learned on musical instru- children at the kindergarten level. story. So she basically dropped story. So she basically dropped ments, can better achieve their tar- In the first their three years of their her hands and just looked into her hands and just looked into my gets. Milad is one of the children age, children took more interest in my lens, McCurry says. It lens, and it was this piercing gaze W h e n McCu rry s tarte d takin g Gu la s ph o to , s h e pu t h e r h an ds u p to was this piercing gaze. A very - very beautiful little girl with co ve r h e r face . Bu t h e r te ach e r as ke d h e r to pu t h e r h an ds do w n s o th e evincing a keen interest in learn- any kind of music and their par- beautiful little girl with this in- ing musical instruments. Less than ents should support them, he said. this incredible look. This was the w o rld w o u ld s e e h e r face an d kn o w h e r s to ry. Co u r t es y o f St ev e M cCu r r y credible look. It was Gula s first first time in her life she had ever six years of age, he enjoys play- Piroz said that listening of music time getting her picture taken. ing music with a tea-tray and was very beneficial for children been photographed. Her shawl McCurry says she had never and the background - the colors humming Ahmad Zahir songs . during their three years of age es- even seen a camera before. Her had this wonderful harmony. All Mary, mother of Milad, said her pecially listening to piano that shawl and the background, the I really had to do was click the In an Afghanistan awash in son hummed songs in bathroom increases their interest in the art colors had this wonderful har- shutter. I took a few pictures, and and wanted to become a good sign- of music. He added that despite mony, McCurry says. All I then she got up and walked away, er . But she regretted no one sup- even a single book was not writ- really had to do was click the (laughter) and that was it. I didn t ported her son. Milad has been ten or printed in training music, shutter. But Gula didn t give know exactly what I had. This arms, a push to ban toy guns enjoying listening music when he but a child listens one and a half McCurry much time to work. is, you know, pre-digital, and it was five months old. I used to hours to music on a daily basis. Just as soon as he captured a few was another almost two months The weapons of Afghanistan s keep radio set besides him to lis- Piroz said that adding the art of images, she got up and left to before I got back and actually saw long decades of war can be seen ten music whenever I was busy. music besides other arts in school chat with her friends. And that the developed film. We showed almost everywhere, from the When the music stopped my son curriculum was very important. was it, McCurry says. I two versions to the editor of the burned-out hulks of Soviet tanks had to wake up from deep slum- This year, more than a hundred didn t know exactly what I had. magazine. As soon as the editor to the Kalashnikov assault rifles ber, his mother recalled. Bilal students including 12 of them fe- This was pre-digital and it was saw the one of her looking into slung over policemen s shoulders Naim, director of the Sound Art males enrolled in the art of music. ... almost two months before I the camera, he really leapt to his and helicopter gunships roaring got back and actually saw the feet and said, there s our next overhead. It should be no surprise of Kabul University s Arts Insti- Some of new students say that developed film. McCurry tute, said people paid less atten- learning the art is very difficult at cover. Occasionally in life and oc- then that young children play showed two versions to his edi- casionally in my photography, police and Taliban, chasing tion to supporting their children the beginning. Roohullah, a music tor at National Geographic: The in learning music and it caused art student, said: It was very dif- the stars align, and everything each other around with toy guns first was Gula covering her face, comes together in a sort of a mi- and weaponry designed to mimic the 1990s. The U.S.-led invasion pitals for treatments. Majeed said many children to study different ficult for me when I started learn- and the other was her staring di- raculous way. In my career, I the real thing. And like the real in 2001 after the Sept. 11 terror many of those injured by toy guns subjects against their choice. ing music instruments. He rectly into his lens. As soon as would have to say that my big war, there have been casualties. attacks introduced the population came to Noor, which treated 116 He said Afghans in the past opined music students would ben- the editor saw the one of her break was photographing the Af- At least 184 people, nearly all chil- to a new host of armaments, from cases during this most recent hol- also did not encourage music and efit from the introduction of mu- looking into the camera, he real- ghan girl in 1984 in a refugee camp dren, suffered eye injuries over the the M4 rifles carried by American iday double the number from a musician was called a barber, a sic and art added to the school ly leapt to his feet and said, in Pakistan. That changed my life. recent Eid al-Fitr holiday from toy soldiers to the heavy-duty ar- last year. He said the national fig- name widely used for poor peo- curriculum. A psychologist at the There s our next cover, Mc- RATH: Almost two decades lat- weapons that fire BB pellets and mored vehicles known as MRAPs ure of those injured likely was ple. Music is banned in schools Kabul Education University, Curry says. Occasionally in life er, Steve McCurry located and rubber shot, health officials said. chugging down city streets. The higher, as some may have not because Afghanistan is an Islamic Sharafuddin Azimi, said music and occasionally in my photog- reunited with Sharbat Gula in In response, authorities have toy guns come mostly from Chi- sought treatment or gone to pri- country and most of scholars op- helped discourage violence. Some raphy, the stars align and every- Afghanistan. That s when he dis- banned toy guns. The Afghan In- na and neighboring Pakistan, and vate clinics.Since the ban went pose it. But the Afghanistan Na- psychologists use music to grad- thing comes together in a mirac- covered her back story. She was terior Ministry orders all police many were given to young boys into effect, police have been told tional Institute of Music (ANIM) ually treat their patients. Two ulous way. McCurry says that about 12 when he took her pic- forces to confiscate toy guns, as gifts during the recent Eid, or to search shops and seize toy was the only venue that trained years ago a concert was held in brief moment with Sharbat Gula ture. Her parents were killed in a which can lead to physical and festival, that marks the end of the guns from children, but the Interi- orphans and teenager girls in mu- the capital for psychiatric pa- in 1984 changed his life. Seven- Soviet airstrike, so she traveled psychological damage to people, Muslim fasting month ofRa- or Ministry could not offer any teen years later, he located and for weeks with her grandmother the order read. It didn t elaborate madan. Authorities had tried to statistic for the number confiscat- sic. ANIM Director Dr. Ahmad tients that produced positive re- reunited with her in Afghanistan. Naser Sarmast told Pajhwok Af- sult, he claimed. However, Islam- and four siblings to several refu- on what psychological damage the warn parents about the dangers ed. Parents like Shakib Nasery, a That s when he discovered her gee camps. toy guns can cause. The noise of the guns pose before the holiday. 38-year-old father of two, wel- ghan News his institute was cur- ic scholar Maulvi Shams Rahman backstory. Gula was about 12 rently training 175 students in- said both violence and music were MCCURRY: For a young girl gunfire is almost unmistakable to An awareness video was pre- comed the effort to destroy the years old when he took her pic- who was not only a refugee, but most Afghans, and unlike in the pared as an initiative to inform toy guns. Any reduction of vio- cluding children. There were only sins.He added music hardens the ture. Her parents were killed in an orphan, it was sort of anony- U.S., there have been no promi- people how much these toy guns lence in the insurgency-wracked three girls in the institute learning hearts of people and moved them a Soviet air strike, so she trav- mous. She really fell between the nent cases of police officers here can be dangerous, said Dr. Abdul country even if just children s music in 1991, when the war had away from their responsibilities. eled for weeks with her grand- cracks of society there. killing children brandishing toy Rahim Majeed, the program man- play would be good, he said. not broken out in Afghanistan, but He said including music in the mother and four siblings to sev- I can only imagine how this af- Kalashnikovs or plastic pistols. ager for the public Noor Eye Hos- It is not good for a society to now the number has increased to school curriculum was against the eral refugee camps. For a young fected her - had lost her parents Afghans have grown familiar with pital. Unfortunately, the families have kids with such mentality of 50. It is the first time in Afghan- law of Sharia. Rahman believed girl who was not only a refugee and then being so far from home firearms over long decades of war, did not take it seriously and didn t using guns or playing gun battles, istan that a large number of girls students could be trained better but an orphan, who was sort of in a strange land. It must have from the 1979 Soviet invasion and pay attention to this important Nasery said. Unfortunately, this learning music together with boys through peaceful and didactic sto- anonymous she really fell just have been a very depressing the resulting insurgency to the civil message and it caused many peo- is the negative impact of an ongo- in the same class. Tens of boys ries. (Pajhwok) between the cracks of society life. (NPR) war and the rise of the Taliban in ple to get injured and come to hos- ing war in our country. (AP) Afghanistan s m odel city is also its kidnapping capital

HERAT: Mohammad Khan had the only victim. Just in the last Saher Khatibi, head of Herat s claimed liberation of Mohammad driven the road to his gardens on week we had five or six kidnap- Chamber of Commerce, admits the Khan, in which police officers the outskirts of Herat for years, pings in Herat city, says Moham- number of kidnappings has de- guided a local TV camera several times a week, without in- mad Rafiq Shahir, a local parlia- creased slightly, but adds to the crew through narrow mud shafts cident. Though known as one of mentarian. He begins rattling off list: Bashiri, a businessman, paid to show the dungeon where the the wealthiest men in the city, incidents: shopkeepers, children $100,000 to have his son released aging businessman sat chained for Khan was never afraid something of wealthy entrepreneurs, and the a few days ago. On July 72 hours. might happen to him. son of a money exchanger, who 8, the 28th day of Ramadan, an- Khan himself is vague about Khan was affluent from an was kidnapped the week other businessman, Qawshi, was the details of his release, saying early career as a pistachio tycoon, before and released for a $23,000 forced to pay $50,000 for his only: The police and my son and a later one exporting clothes ransom. Kidnappings are a grow- son s freedom. Business is also found me. He says the kidnap- and building materials to Iran and ing problem in Herat. Kidnappers threatened by insecurity outside pers asked for a $200,000 ransom, leasing out shops in the bazaar. demanded a $200,000 ransom for the city, where the highways link- but denies paying it. He felt confident that he had the Mohammad Khan who now car- ing Herat to the east and the south Crime in Herat is rooted in protection of the local communi- ries a gun and travels with hired of the country are so unsafe many economic slump and growing un- ty, granted by his old age and gen- muscle when he visits his gardens Mo h am m ad Kh an , truck drivers avoid them. These employment, and rarely seems to erous charity donations. But on on the outskirts of Herat. a bu s in e s s m an roads are not safe, says Nahed be organized on a large scale. one afternoon in April, as Khan Kennet Islandi Havgaard/Glo- w h o w as Farid, a parliamentarian from Her- The criminal groups are exited the gardens and took the balPost The pattern is at odds at. They cannot transport their small, Khatibi says. They are dirt path back to the main road, with its general reputation as one kid n appe d in goods from Herat to Kandahar and not part of large mafia networks. eight men on motorcycles were of Afghanistan s few safe havens. April, at h is h o us e then to Kabul. That s why Herat That was also the case of waiting for him. After blindfold- Afghanistan s third-largest city, in H e rat city. has more trade relationship with Khan s kidnappers, who turned ing him and his driver at gunpoint, Herat is largely untouched by the Kennet Islandi Iran than with Kabul, she says. out to be sons of one of his ac- they took control of his car, steer- insurgency that has ravaged the HavgaardGlobalPost Businessman Mohammad quaintances who had passed ing it down unpaved roads away country since the ousting of the Khan during a visit to his garden away. from Herat. At 75, Khan had un- Taliban in 2001. outside Herat in Western Afghan- Khan himself is visibly shak- dergone four heart surgeries, and It is often upheld as a model istan. Kennet Islandi Havgaard/ en by the incident. Though he still the breakneck speed over bumpy city, an example of what a pros- ble industry has for years helped taking a toll on the economy. claims he has made serious strides GlobalPost In December last year, visits his gardens on the edge of ground shot jolts of pain through perous, peaceful Afghanistan drive an annual growth of 20 per- Khatibi says investments in against criminal gangs, including president Ashraf Ghani, then town, he now travels with hired his body. might look like. It is normal here cent, and the emergence of a bur- the city have dropped by 80 per- the arrests of members of six crim- newly elected, sacked dozens of muscle. I also carry a gun, he After what seemed like an to see women walking tree-lined geoning middle class. cent over the past five years, main- inal networks. During my time officials in Herat Province for fail- says with a dry laugh, pulling a hour, the car reached a village streets, and on weekends, fami- But economic progress has ly due to crime. as police chief, the number of kid- ing to maintain security, including small handgun out of his inner where Khan found himself in a lies flock to the UNESCO-re- unleashed a surge in kidnappings, Many businessmen have left nappings has decreased by 90 15 police officials. Perhaps due pocket. It provides a small mea- grimy room with no light, unable stored, millennia-old citadel hoist- targeting businessmen, industrial- Herat because of security issues percent, he says. When he took to Ghani s reputation for snap fir- sure of security he didn t think he to tell the time of day. Khan s kid- ed above the city center. ists and politicians. As the national and gone to other countries, he over five months ago, Herat saw ings, the police are now eager to needed, and is a sign of the perils nappers were not members of the Located in the west of the police are increasingly occupied says. 50 percent of them have an average of 10 kidnappings per show they re getting the situation plaguing a city that could other- Taliban or any other armed oppo- country, Herat benefits from trade by non-civilian duties, such as left because of kidnappings. The week. The past three months, under control. wise be an engine of growth in sition group. Their motives were with neighboring Iran and Tajiki- fighting a renascent insurgency, recently appointed provincial there has only been one, he says. One example of this is the Afghanistan s move toward peace. not ideological. And Khan is not stan. A relatively flourishing mar- city crime is on the rise. And it is police chief, Abdul Majid Rozi, But few share that assessment. videoed reenactment of the (Global Post) This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. TUESDAY . JULY 28, 2015 AFGHANISTAN TIMES

MoIC to All resources add new to be utilized chapter on for Daikundi social media development: to mass Muradi media law

In her exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, Mu- radi said she would leave no stone EMERGENCY unturned for the development of ALLS Daikundi. She added Daikundi C was one of the most deprived After signing the agreements, the deputy minister Kamal Sadat said that concession in fee would be provided to over 10,000 young people. provinces in the country. Police

AT News Report people. He termed it a significant get scholarships. Sadat further said the Union of Medical Institutes, BAMYAN: The female governor 100 - 119 step for empowerment of youth that at the objective to support Abdul Hamid Rahmanzai, said that for central Daikundi province on "We want to systematize the KABUL: Deputy Minister of in the country. Speaking at a press youth, DYA would hold further providing discount to the youth is Monday pledged to work out a activities of these medias, and Youth Affairs of Ministry of In- conference here, he said that DYA such efforts in future. Chancellor a great opportunity. He said the comprehensive strategy to resolve Hospitals that doesn't mean imposing formation and Culture (DYA- signed agreement with 26 private of the Azhar Higher Education In- families should not miss the op- problems and challenges of all sec- limitations on them." MoIC) on Monday signed agree- higher education institutes includ- stitute, Sayed Abu Bakr Motaqi, portunity. The concessions range tors with the extended coopera- FMIC Hospital ments with different private higher ing 16 medical colleges aimed at said that due to lack of facilities from 20 to 50 percent. It is perti- tion of other departments. The Ministry of Information and education institutes to provide to support poor youth to pursue and other issues a large number of nent to mention that annually over The Independent Directorate Behind Kabul Medical Culture (MoIC) plans to amend concessions in fee to students who higher studies. He said that this young people join insurgents and 150,000 students graduate from of Local Governance introduced University: the Mass Media Law in order to experience difficulty in paying facility would be available in Kab- other extremists groups such as high schools (12th grade) across the Masooma Muradi as Daikundi address the growth of social media their admission and tuition fees. ul, Khost, Parwan, Laghman and Daesh. Looking at importance of country. However, around 50,000 governor last month but she re- 0202500200-+93793275595 in Afghanistan and in hopes of bet- After signing the agreements, Nangarhar provinces and the eli- youth, the relevant authorities shall graduates succeed in getting admis- sumed her work after a delay due ter "systematizing" it, Deputy the deputy minister Kamal Sadat gible students would be intro- provide affordable education to sions in universities while future to protests by some lawmakers. Rabia-i-Balkhi Hospital Minister Syeda Muzhgan Mus- said that concession in fee would duced by DYA to the institutes, youth. It is education which guides of the remaining 100,000 remains In her exclusive interview tafavi announced said. be provided to over 10,000 young adding that 374 students would people, he said. Representative of uncertain. with Pajhwok Afghan News, Pule Bagh-e- Umomi Ms. Mustafavi made the re- Muradi said she would leave no marks at a special ceremony mark- stone unturned for the develop- 070263672 ing the start of social media week ment of Daikundi. She added in Kabul. "Social media has had ALP members defect to Taliban in Sar-i-Pul Daikundi was one of the most scattered activities," she said. "We deprived provinces in the coun- Khairkhana Hospital want to systematize the activities AT Monitoring Desk spokesman for Sar-i-Pul police, had helped the militant group to the district from the Taliban. This try. I m planning to evaluate the 0799-321007 of these medias, and that doesn't said that seven ALP personnel enter the district. He said that the comes at a time that more than departments and tackle major is- 2401352 mean imposing limitations on KABUL: A commander and sev- along with their commander joined remaining ALP members continue hundred Afghan soldiers surren- sues on priority basis with the them." In order to encompass so- en members of Afghan Local Po- the Taliban in Kohistanat district their fight against the Taliban in dered to the Taliban in Warduj dis- help of government and non-gov- cial media in the government's le- lice (ALP) joined Taliban ranks in of the province. Aman said that the district. trict of Badakhshan province the ernmental organizations gal and regulatory framework, the northern Sar-i-Pul province, said the ALP members had links with Aman said that additional troops other day, who were later freed (NGOs), she added. During the Indira Gandhi Children MoIC intends to add add a full new a local official. Amanuddin Aman, the Taliban in the past and they have been sent to the area to clear by the militant group. last two days, she has found many chapter to the Mass Media Law. administrative departments in Hospital, Wazir Akbar Meanwhile, NAI (an NGO sup- provincial capital and districts did Khan, Kabul 2301372 porting free media in Afghanistan) not have any building. She prom- has warned that any steps taken ised to bring about positive chang- to structure or regulate social me- es in the lives of people with the Ibn-e- Seena dia activity must not censor or im- help and cooperation of the local pose limitations on users. Based residents. There was some op- Pul-e-Artan, Kabul on estimates, there are thought to position in the beginning, but this be more than 1.3 million social us- is a society s right to agree or dis- 2100359 ers in Afghanistan. Many, partic- agree regarding some issues. In a ularly in civil society, believe that democratic government the peo- Wazir Akbar Khan social media has played a crucial ple have the right to express their role in various spheres of society, agreement or disagreements. Hospital including in highlighting sensitive Muradi said even those elders issues such as government corrup- that had expressed disagreement 2301741, 2301743 tion. over appointment would work in "The activities of social media brining the province out of the outlets have been effective over the trouble. Nasrullah Sadeqizada, Ali Abad past several years, particularly in lawmaker from Daikundi, com- Shahrara, Kabul disclosing government deficiencies, plained the government did not corruption and providing informa- pay heed to their requests and had 2100439 tion to the public," NAI head Ab- imposed the new governor on dul Mujib Khelwatgar said. "Our them. He said the lawmakers and demand is that any move in this residents had erected tents, pro- Malalai Maternity respect must be taken in close co- testing appointing of the gover- Hospital ordination and inharmony with the nor but the government did not institutions that work in this field." attend their requests. We were 2201377/ 2301743 Journalist Kamal Nasir Ham- opposed to the appointment be- yar equated putting constraints on cause women cannot work in the social media as the same as cen- Afghan socity due to problems. Banks soring the public media, a stance We wanted somebody who could that reflects the burgeoning role actually work for us. Da Afghanistan Bank social media has in connecting us- Zahra Bakhtyari, a women s ers to important information. "If rights activist, said women could 2100302, 2100303 such a law is imposed, this means have strong role in all sectors. that we impose restrictions on the Women in Daikundi face a lot of Kabul Bank media," he said. challenges and it s natural that the Some feel like social media has new governor understand those 222666, 070285285 taken too outsized of a role in the problems better. lives of Afghan youth, particular- Bakhtyari said women could Azizi Bank ly when it comes to how they in- actually work better than men in 0799 700900 form themselves. "Unfortunately, some sectors. The new Daikundi with the development of social governor has a master s degree in Pashtany Bank media, the youths become busy At the The Afghan Women Skills Development Centre (AWSDC) shel- of battles in courts in a male-dominated legal system. Life at the shelter management from a private uni- 2102908, 2103868 with this media and book reading ter in Kabul, Maryam, Shokufa, Malae, and Asifa make ends meet is safe but boring. There are few activities but food preparation, laun- versity. She has previously and newspaper reading cultures behind locked doors. The AWSDC, a non-governmental organisation, dry, regular Quran lessons, and sleep, which helps them forget the past. worked as monitoring and evalua- have been undermined," Kabul res- helps severely traumatised girls and women who are victims of forced Once a week the women visit a beauty salon inside the shelter where the tion advisor for Independent Elec- Air Services ident Waqif Noori told TOLOne- prostitution, domestic violence, and child marriages. These women are special treatment they receive makes them feel beautiful again and gives tion Commission (IEC), gender ws. hidden behind guarded walls and protected from the outside world. them a sense of self-respect. The women may be safe here, but they are advisor for ministry of urban de- Safi Airways Yet there remain a number of Many of the victims here survived years of abuse before finding their not free as they are permanently under the threat of death through an velopment, lecturer at private uni- very practice obstacles to social way to the shelter. And for most, the shelter is a rest stop on a long road honour killing by their families. versities and advisor to World 020 22 22 222 media proliferation around the Bank on governance. (Pajhwok) country, such as poor connectivi- ty and the expensiveness of Inter- Ariana net service. (TOLONews) Second round of peace talks: 020-2100270 MoI to probe Kam Air into surrender HPC clueless on next venue 0799974422 Without Pakistan s green signal we can do nothing. We are waiting for Islamabad s decision of policemen in about venue for second round of the talks, High Peace Council Hotels Safi Landmark Badakhshan Akhtar M. Nikzad of the peace talks between Afghan kistan on the Afghan peace process. ..P12 policemen and collapse of government s representatives and They believe that Islamabad is driv- 020-2203131 the base. Baba Jan said in a state- KABUL: An official of the High the Taliban leaders would be held ing the reconciliation process in a ment that the local and border Peace Council (HPC) on Monday in Pakistan. I can confirm the direction that best suits Pakistani SERENA police forces handed over Teerg- said that they have no information second round of the Afghan peace military establishment rather than ran base in Warduj district to the A number of Kabul residents (Kab- the Ministry of Telecommunica- about the new venue where sec- talks will be held in Pakistan, the Afghanistan. Former Chief of the Taliban through a shameful deal, ulis) on Sunday criticized telecom- tion and Information Technology ond round of direct peace talks Express Tribune quoted a Pakistani National Directorate of Security, 0799654000 and that they falsely accused po- munication services and the safe- [MoTIT] to pressurize telecom- would be held. Responding to a security official. Earlier, the High Amrullah Saleh, has said on Face- lice of reluctance. ty of phone calls saying that when munication companies to provide question about venue for the sec- Peace Council said the second book that Afghanistan s enemy s New Rumi Restaurant Head of Badakhshan provin- they make calls they get crossed better services to the citizens." ond round of talks, a senior offi- round probably would take place plot is to entertain and deceive cial council, Abdullah Naji Nazari, lines and connect with other users Meanwhile, MoTIT officials said cial of the HPC on the condition in Urumqi, China. A few days ago, Afghani officials in the peace pro- 0776351347 told newsmen that the policemen at the same time. The residents be- they are not aware of the problem of anonymity as the government senior member of the HPC, Ismail cess. Most likely speaking about in the base surrendered to the Tal- lieve that the government is not and that they have not received barred the council from interacting Qasimyar, told media that the sec- Pakistan, he said the enemy wants Internet Services iban after they were siege by the monitoring activities of telecom- any complaints in this regard so with media on the issue, said that ond round of peace parleys would to invest on the Afghan conflict, Taliban for four days, and their munication companies. "I called my far. "Such a complaint has not been decision about venue would be tak- likely be held in China. Now the insecurity, killing and expansion of UA Telecom military equipment were ended. brother but my call was connected registered yet. We address any kind en by Pakistani authorities. Pa- peace council is itself confused and terrorism in Afghanistan. Saleh said 0796701701 / 0796702702 He said he had warned securi- to another person. The telecom- of complaint and technical prob- kistani authorities will send a let- don t know how to respond to a that Afghan security forces are the munication services have lots of lem once we receive it. We share ter about the peace talks venue to range of queries asked by news national capital and defenders of the ty agencies ahead of the incident problems recently and we hear complaints with telecommunica- to be alert about the issue. Ministry of Foreign Affairs reporters. Talking to Afghanistan nation and honor of Afghanistan. Exchange Rate voice of others during phone calls," tion companies and then try to re- [MoFA] of Afghanistan. The for- Times, Ismail Qasimyar said that Therefore, political leaders shall However, Badakhshan police Nangiyalai, a resident of Kabul told solve it," said Mohammad Anwari, chief says the forces had no prob- TOLOnews. Abdul Ghafoor an- head of MoTIT Legal Department. eign ministry will then inform us Islamabad is facilitating the peace strengthen the Afghan National Se- Purchase: lem in military equipment, weap- other resident of Kabul came up This come as residents in a [High Peace Council]. Without talks. Therefore, the Afghan gov- curity Forces to foil the enemy s ons and food, and that they were with same remarks about the prob- number of provinces also complain Pakistan s green signal we can do ernment is waiting for Pakistan s plots, he advised the government. provided facilities and equipments lem, and said: "Recently telecom- about the quality of telecommuni- nothing. It is Pakistan that will tell decision, he said, while did not elab- Addressing a gathering organized by One US$ = for several weeks. He said it munication services have lots of cation services. It is said that resi- where the talks will take place and orate that why the HPC earlier hint- the Rana Think Tank a few days 61.28Afs should be probed that why the problems and our calls are not safe. dents of provinces are receiving who will represent the Taliban, ed China as venue for the second ago, he said that Islamabad does not fully-equipped forces surrendered We call one person but it gets con- telecommunication services only a he said. Recently, the Express Tri- round. Political affairs experts want to give dignified peace to Af- One Pound Sterling= to the Taliban without resistance. nected with many people. We want few hours a day. bune reported that second round are concerned over influence of Pa- ghans. 93.34Afs He named a number of indi- One Euro = viduals who have allegedly hand recently claimed through its ploy to find out Mulla Omar s hide- into the incident. The individuals Power struggle flares up in Afghan Taliban movement spokesman Qari Hamza that Mul- out, the Fidayee Mahaz statement 66.90Afs include Abdullah Naji Nazari head la Omar died 24 months ago. triggered an intense debate among 1000 Pak Rs = ..P1 younger brother of Mulla ly become inaccessible in the Quetta government could be delayed and of Badakhshan provincial council, Though it claimed having evidence the Taliban as many wondered why 587Afs Nazirullah Shah, head of a police Omar, in the meeting was report- suburb where he used to stay and is even jeopardised.The anti-talk fac- to back up its claim, the small mil- Mulla Omar cannot record a mes- unit in the province and Jalal, a edly meant to show the family s now untraceable.There are also re- tions are strong in terms of their itant group has yet to provide any sage in his voice to deny reports Sale: commander of local police in the support for Yaqoob and express ports that Mulla Abdul Jalil and military power and the lack of their such proof. Qari Hamza even that he had died. There was also One US$ = base. solidarity with the Taliban camp Mulla Mohammad Abbas, who had support for the peace initiative speculation as to why a recording claimed that Mulla Omar was killed of Mulla Omar s Eid message can- He claimed that the provincial opposed to Mansoor and his al- represented the Taliban in the Mur- could affect the chances of success by Mansoor and his ally Gul Agha, 61.48 Afs lies. Such meetings are taking place ree peace talks with the Afghan gov- of the talks. The speculation about not be released in place of a cold council chairman was spreading presently heading the Taliban fi- statement sent by email and fax on One Pound Sterling= pro-Taliban propaganda against the in parts of Afghanistan and Paki- ernment, have gone to Saudi Arabia Mulla Omar s whereabouts and nance commission and considered stan and more are planned to build to perform Umra and haven t returned fate has been going on for the last his behalf to the media. 94.14Afs national interests of Afghans. close to the supreme leader. Though The lack of answers to these ques- According to Baba Jan, Naji a strong coalition against Mansoor home yet. If the growing differences few years, but the issue began to Taliban s official spokesman Zabi- tions has added to the uncertainty One Euro= has sent a brief report to the MoI and promote the cause of Yaqoob in Taliban ranks aren t overcome, the be openly discussed when the Tal- hullah Mujahid denied the claim and about the fate of Mulla Omar, who 67.50 Afs about the incident ahead of its oc- as the future Taliban leader. The planned second round of peace talks iban splinter group, the Fidayee termed it part of the usual propa- should be in his late 50s if still 1000 Pak Rs= 595Afs currence. sources said Mansoor has sudden- between the Taliban and the Afghan Mahaz, led by Mulla Najeebullah, ganda against the movement and a alive. (The News) This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. TUESDAY . JULY 28, 2015 AFGHANISTAN TIMES India to float domestic tender for air defense guns

for Pakistan’s future. The judicial commission was constituted earli- er this year to probe Pakistan Te- hreek-i-Insaf's (PTI) allegations of rigging in the 2013 general election, and concluded in its report that polls were in large part "organised ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister port, there needs to be a way for- further said that it is now time to and conducted fairly and in accor- Nawaz Sharif on Monday chaired a ward for further strengthening the show magnanimity and political ma- dance with the law". Prime Minis- high-level meeting with cabinet democratic system. PM Nawaz also turity by all stakeholders of democ- ter Nawaz Sharif, in his address members and political leadership of directed all cabinet members and the racy so that the nation's time is not last week, took the nation into con- the Pakistan Muslim League — senior political leadership of PML- wasted in frivolous disputes and fidence over the recently published Nawaz (PML-N) to expedite elec- N to reach out to the masses and take petty squabbles. PM Nawaz also report by the judicial commission toral reforms in order to make fu- them in confidence regarding the par- said that he believes in politics of saying it has been proved that there ture elections fair and transparent ty’s development-oriented vision, values rather than politics of pow- was no rigging on any level and in all respects. The premier said that which would guide the country to- er. He added that it is high time to that the 2013 general elections were after the judicial commission’s re- wards stability and prosperity. He focus on strengthening democracy free and fair. NEW DELHI: A $3 billion pur- claimed the domestic companies do cally lock the target, and signal the chase was approved for air defense have the ability to manufacture the fire. The Army's more than 1,000 guns for the Indian Army to re- guns, adding that Bharat Forge and L-70 guns, acquired from Sweden place 1960s-era Swedish weapons. Punj Lloyd have been preparing in the 1960s, "are all old and ob- Former Sri Lankan president questions Domestic companies, includ- for the gun tender for some time. solescent. Also, the requirement ing state-owned Bharat Electron- No executive of Bharat Forge now is for guns which are capable ics and Ordnance Factory Board, or Punj Lloyd would comment on of engaging air targets day and govt's accomplishments during 100 days and privately held Tata Power whether they would produce the night, using both fire control ra- SED, Larsen & Toubro, Punj Lloyd guns alone or in partnership with dars and electro-optical fire con- COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's former and Bharat Forge, will get the ten- an overseas defense company. trol systems. Procurement of new president and the UPFA Kurune- der, an MoD source said. However, an executive of Tata guns is an imperative,” Chait said. gala District candidate Mahinda The domestic companies will Group said the domestic compa- The L-70 successor guns will Rajapaksa today questioned what need to team with overseas defense nies have the capability to manu- be bought in phases; the first or- was accomplished by the govern- companies to manufacture the new facture the guns. der cleared is for 429 guns over the ment during the 100 day program. guns, analysts said. Meanwhile, the MoD source next five years. In 2014, the MoD Addressing a public rally in “The Indian industry, it ap- said, Larsen & Toubro is negotiat- floated only a request for informa- Tangalle, the former president said pears at present, does not have any ing with the French, Punj Lloyd tion (RFI) to the domestic compa- nothing happened during the 100 proven capability and experience with Konstrukta Defence of Slo- nies. A 2013 global tender was can- day program, even after 180 days to make the L-70 gun," Anil Chait, vakia, Bharat Forge with Soltam celed because only Rafael of Israel except for taking revenge retired Indian Army lieutenant gen- of Israel and Tata Power with Bu- made a bid. Only two domestic Rajapaksa said the people saw eral, said. "It is a challenge before mar of Poland. companies responded to the RFI. the cost of living was sky rocket- the Indian industry to enter into a The new guns will replace ag- "The 2014 RFI was sent to ing during the 100 days. tie-up with the foreign original ing L-70 air defense guns and will Tata Power SED, Larsen & Tou- He said the United National equipment manufacturer, invest- protect areas of tactical importance bro, Punj Lloyd, Bharat Forge, Party (UNP) has been talking ing in research and development in the mountains, plains, desert and Ordnance Factory Board and Bhar- about forming a national govern- and creating requisite capacities to semi-desert terrains, and will have at Earth Movers," said analyst ment after the election but there procure high-end technologies and the versatility to be towed or Rahul Bhonsle, a retired Indian will not be a national government mature them through to its pro- mounted on a high-mobility vehi- Army brigadier general. "But the since the UPFA will have the ma- duction.” An executive of the Fed- cle configuration, an Indian Army RFI has been responded by only jority to form a government after UPFA is confident of winning a majority of seats in parliament Speaking of the Tamil party's call for power eration of Indian Chambers of official said. In addition, the new two companies of the six who had the election. devolution and re-merger of North and East in its election manifesto, Rajapaksa said the UPFA will not allow Commerce and Industry, the lob- guns will be linked to advanced fire been issued the same, that is Bhar- The former president said the anyone to divide the country. bying agency for Indian industry, control radars that will automati- at Forge and Punj Lloyd.” India cuts oil imports from LAHORE: Chief Justice of the against the MQM supremo, de- Lahore High Court Manzoor spite his derogatory remarks Saudi Arabia Ahmed Malik formed on Mon- against the integrity of the coun- day a three-member full bench to try and the army. He said that Al- take up a petition seeking trial of taf’s speeches were tantamount to by over 8pc MQM chief Altaf Hussain under treason and appealed to the court NEW DELHI: India has cut crude treason charges. to issue directives to the executive oil imports from its top supplier The three-member bench will to lodge treason cases against the Saudi Arabia by over 8 per cent in be headed by Justice Mazahar Ali MQM leader and members of his 2014-15 as it raised purchases from Akbar Naqvi and will comprise immediate political coterie. The Africa and Latin America in an Justice Irum Sajjad Gul and Jus- court also had issued notices to the apparent bid to cut reliance on tice Mazhar Iqbal Sidhu. interior ministry and the premier’s volatile Middle-East. During previous hearing, Jus- principal secretary. The MQM Crude oil import from Saudia tice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi had chief has recently come under fire Arabia was cut to 34.99 million recommended the formation of a after he caste doubts on the effica- tonnes in the year to March 31, larger bench to hear the petition. cy of the Rangers operation in 2015 from 38.18 MT in 2013-14, Advocate Aftab Virk, the pe- Karachi, likening the conduct of the Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan titioner’s counsel, had claimed that paramilitary force to the Indian said today. the interior and information min- army’s treatment of people in In- While imports from sanction- istries have failed to initiate action dian Kashmir. hit Iran were almost flat at 10.95 MT, shipments from Kuwait fell to 17.85 MT from 20.35 MT. Im- ports from Iraq were almost flat at Gunmen in army uniform Sri Lankan President arrives 24.51 MT but the same from UAE rose 15 per cent to 16.11 MT. Overall, imports from Middle storm India police station in Maldives to participate in East fell by over 5 per cent to 109.88 MT, he said in a written Gunmen have fired at a bus sta- reply to a question in Lok Sabha tion and entered police barracks on independence celebrations here. the outskirts of a northern town Crude oil imports from Africa bordering Pakistan, reportedly kill- and South America rose 10 per ing at least six people. cent each as Indian refiners bought A police spokesman at the more heavier but cheaper grade oil, scene in the northern state of Pun- he said. jab said he had witnessed one se- Indian refineries have consis- curity officer being shot, and at tently reduced imports from tra- least six people had been injured ditional markets like Saudi Arabia in the ongoing siege. Increased bor- and stepped up purchases from der security It remained unclear newer geographies like Mexico and who was behind the assault on the Venezuela as imports have become police station. Home Minister Ra- viable due to availability of cheap- jnath Singh said he had ordered in- er variants and softening of ship- creased security on the border with ping cost. Pakistan after the incident. India imported 189.44 MT of "This militancy is a national crude oil in 2014-15, almost un- problem, not a state problem, so it changed from the previous fiscal, needs to be tackled with a national to meet over 80 per cent of its oil policy," Singh said. needs. Saudi Arabia was the top "If prior intelligence input had supplier with 34.99 MT with Iraq been given, they should have prop- being number two. erly sealed the borders." he told Venezuela was a very close reporters. It is the first major at- third with 24.40 MT of oil sup- tack in India's Punjab for plies, 13 per cent higher than 2013- 14. With 17.82 MT of crude oil supplies, Nigeria was tied with Kuwait for the fourth spot. China Harbour proposes dockyard Pradhan said imports from Africa rose to 33.05 million tonnes at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port in 2014-15 from 30.39 MT in the previous year. They went up from ECONOMYNEXT: China Har- ing the ‘Port City’ by reclaiming the sea off Colombo, a project sus- Sri Lankan President Maithripala President Yameen welcomed with his Maldivian counterpart. South America too, to 34.46 MT bour Engineering Company pended by the new government. Ports Ministry officials said the CHEC Sirisena, who left the country for President Sirisena on his arrival at This is President Sirisena's first from 31.73 MT in 2013-14. (CHEC) has proposed building a proposal in Hambantota was to develop, manage and operate a dock- The Maldives on a State Visit to Malé. President Yameen accompa- official visit to the Maldives. Pres- Mexico supplied 5.06 MT of dockyard at Hambantota Port on yard. CHEC had requested Sri Lanka grant them an exclusivity period participate in that country's Gold- nied the visiting President to the ident Yameen had initially invited crude oil in 2014-15, marginally Sri Lanka’s south coast for ship for 12 months to prepare a detailed plan and do a feasibility study on en Jubilee National Independence saluting dais, and a 7-Gun Salute the Sri Lankan President to visit higher than 4.94 MT a year ago. building and repair. the project, they said. celebrations, arrived in Malé this was offered; followed by which the the Maldives at his earliest conve- Pradhan said imports from Ports and Shipping Minster afternoon. The visit is being made national anthems of Sri Lanka and nience in his congratulatory mes- Iran, which was once the second Arjuna Ranatunga last week got at the invitation of Maldivian Pres- Maldives were played. President sage for Sirisena's election in Janu- biggest crude oil supplier to India, Cabinet approval from the Cabi- ident Abdulla Yameen Abdul Sirisena then proceeded to inspect ary. Finance Minister Ravi was 10.95 MT, almost unchanged net of Ministers to negotiate with Gayoom. Vice President of a Guard of Honour by the Maldives Karunanayake and several other from 11 MT in 2013-14. In 2012- CHEC on the dockyard proposal. Maldives Ahmed Adheeb and National Defence Force. government officials have accom- 13, India had imported 13.14 MT Government spokesman Maldivian Minister of Foreign President Sirisena will be the panied the President. They are of crude oil from Iran. Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne Affairs Dunya Maumoon greeted chief guest at a special function scheduled to hold bilateral discus- New Delhi has maintained told reporters the Cabinet of Min- the Sri Lankan President on arrival held in commemoration of sions with the top officials in crude oil imports from Iran at isters had approved a proposal for at the Ibrahim Nasir International Maldives' 50th Independence Day Maldives. Diplomatic relations be- 2013-14 level as the US looked to CHEC to do a feasibility study on Airport. President Sirisena was at the Usfasgandu area tomorrow tween the Sri Lanka and Maldives financially choke Tehran to bring the project. Hambantota Port it- also given an Honour Guard on morning. were established on 26 July 1965, it to negotiating table on its con- self was built by CHEC with a Chi- arrival at the airport, by the Later, the Sri Lankan President following the independence of the troversial nuclear programme. nese loan and CHEC is also build- Maldives National Defence Force. is scheduled to hold official talks Maldives. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. TUESDAY . JULY 28, 2015 AFGHANISTAN TIMES News-in-Brief Obama working with Ethiopia on human rights, talks on security SEOUL : The recent nuclear deal Democratic People's Republic of with Iran showed that the United Korea. States can be flexible with a will- Seiler is on a trip to the region ADDIS ABABA : U.S. Pres- ing counterpart, including North that will include stops in China and ident Barack Obama said on Korea if it decides it wants talks Japan, is the latest in a series of Monday he had discussed on its nuclear program, a U.S. en- visits by U.S. nuclear envoys steps for Ethiopia to promote voy said on Monday. aimed at trying to jump start the human rights and democracy, North Korea has said it was North Korean talks which broke and also said Ethiopian troops not interested in an Iran-like dia- down in 2008. had helped shrink the space logue with the United States to give North Korea has conducted available to militants in Soma- up its nuclear capabilities, which three nuclear tests, the last in Feb- lia but more had to be done. it said were an "essential deter- ruary 2013, and now calls itself a “My message to the people rence" against hostile U.S. policy. nuclear weapons state. of Ethiopia is: as you take Despite that, Sydney Seiler, The United States and five steps moving your country U.S. special envoy for now-de- world powers struck a historic deal forward the United States will funct six-party talks on ending the with Iran this month that will lim- be standing by you the entire North's nuclear program, said the it Iran's nuclear capabilities in ex- way," he told a joint news con- United states left the door open to change for lifting U.S., EU and UN ference with Ethiopian Prime talks with the North when it is sanctions that have crippled its Minister Hailemariam Desa- willing to end its diplomatic isola- economy. legn. tion. "The Iran deal demonstrates North Korea is also heavily the value and possibilities that ne- sanctioned by the United States, gotiation bring," Seiler told report- European Union and the United Clashes in ers in the South Korean capital, Nations for procuring equipment Seoul. "It demonstrates again our related to its nuclear and ballistic Philippines willingness, when we have a will- missile programs. ing counterpart, and it demon- News reports said the North ahead of strates our flexibility when the has recently upgraded a missile DPRK makes a decision that it platform and may be readying to president's wants to take a different path," he launch a long-range missile around said, referring to North Korea by the time of a national anniversary speech the initials of its formal name, the in October. Yemen truce Left-wing protesters have clashed with riot policemen as Kurdish forces not stumbles, they tried to breach a barricade of barbed wire and vehicles shelling ahead of the Philippine presi- targeted in Syria dent's final state of the nation reported in address. At least six policemen and protesters were injured on offensive: Turkey north and south Monday when authorities SANAA/ADEN : Residents used water cannon to push back and Saudi media said Yemen's the protesters, who hurled Ankara says it is investigating reports Houthi militia had continued rocks and bottles at them. Po- that tanks shelled Kurdish-held vil- fighting across Yemen on Mon- lice say some of the approxi- day despite a ceasefire an- mately 4,000 protesters start- lages in northern Syria. nouncement by Saudi-led forc- ed to push away the vehicles es fighting to restore the elected and iron railings used to block Gulf-backed president. them from getting close to the The Arab coalition fighting House of Representatives in the Houthis, an Iranian-allied suburban Quezon City where movement that controls large Britain after a gunman killed 30 President Benigno Aquino III parts of Yemen after seizing the is to deliver his speech later British tourists at a Tunisian beach on Monday. Aquino is expect- capital in September, had an- resort last month in an attack ed to report on the progress of nounced a five-day ceasefire claimed by Islamic State. Tunisia's his fight against corruption and from 11:59 p.m. (2059 GMT) JAKARTA/LONDON : Prime immediate action against that government said at the time that poverty, which have persist- on Sunday to allow emergency Minister David Cameron said on threat," said Cameron. "As prime the gunman had been trained in a ed in the country. Political aid deliveries amid severe short- Monday he was ready to order air minister, I would always want to jihadist camp in Libya. Britain is challenges The president will ages of fuel, food and medicine. strikes on Islamist militant targets try and take that action, and that’s already taking part in U.S.-led air make his final "State of the But the Saudi-owned Al Arabiya in Libya and Syria to prevent at- the case whether that problem is strikes on Islamic State positions Nation Address" with his po- television reported that Houthi tacks on the streets of Britain as emanating from Libya or Syria or in Iraq and Cameron is keen to get litical clout fading and strug- forces had shelled the northerly he stepped up his rhetoric against anywhere else.” Britain raised its parliamentary backing later this gling to choose a successor for al-Tawal region on the Saudi Islamic State insurgents. domestic terrorism alert to the sec- year to extend that aerial campaign next year's elections that would border hours after the truce was He was speaking to reporters ond-highest level in August last to Syria. But he has not, before continue with his agenda, ana- meant to have started, and that as he landed in Indonesia on the year, saying an attack was "highly Monday, raised the prospect of lysts told AFP news agency. Saudi forces had retaliated. first leg of a four-day trade mis- likely". Cameron was due to meet bombing targets inside anarchic A peace treaty with the coun- In the second city, Aden, sion he hopes to use to forge new Indonesian President Joko Wido- Libya. Cameron spoke after The try's largest Muslim rebel residents said Houthi forces had political alliances to counter a do later on Monday to discuss Sunday Telegraph reported Cam- group, aimed at ending decades fired missiles at the Mansoura threat he has described as a "death how the two countries could co- eron and his advisers had discussed of fighting that has claimed and Sheikh Othman districts cult". "If there is a threat to Brit- operate in the battle against Islam- what they could do to help defeat 120,000 lives, is in peril as a from shortly after midnight un- ain or to our people on our streets ist militancy. The Islamist threat Islamist militants in Libya if a sta- draft law granting self-rule to til after dawn. ... we are able to stop it by taking is high on the political agenda in ble government there emerged. the Muslim minority is stalled in parliament. Meanwhile, eco- Turkey has said its military is not which Ankara considers to be a nomic growth slowed to a targeting Syrian Kurds, after Kur- terrorist organisation. three-year low of 5.2 percent dish forces and a monitoring group Earlier this month, Syria's main in the first quarter. "He is en- said tanks shelled Kurdish-held Kurdish party, the Democratic tering his lameduck phase and villages in northern Syria. Union Party (PYD), warned Tur- he's losing influence by the Ankara on Monday said it was key that any military intervention Security experts and ministers day," said Ramon Casiple, ex- investigating the reports of shell- would threaten international peace gather in Madrid on Monday for ecutive director of the Insti- ing. If confirmed, it would be the and said its armed wing, the YPG, two days of U.N.-sponsored talks tute for Political and Electoral most serious incident yet of Tur- would face any "aggression". Last on how to stop radicals leaving Reform. key targeting Kurdish-controlled week, Turkey launched two mili- their countries to join armed jihad- areas in the Syrian conflict. tary campaigns, one hitting ISIL ist groups abroad. Spain’s govern- 'Girl aged 10' Kurdish officials told Al in Syria, and the other targeting the ment said it will also chair a meet- Jazeera on Monday that overnight PKK in Iraq, which has strong ing of the United Nations Counter- used in bombing shelling targeted a checkpoint in a links to the YPG in Syria. The cam- Terrorism Committee on Tuesday, village outside Kobane manned by paigns came after a suicide bomb- the day after the talks involving in Nigeria's the Burkan al-Furat (Euphrates ing in the Turkish town of Suruc international experts. Spain this Damaturu Volcano) battalion, a coalition of killed 32 people. On Monday, a year sits on the U.N. Security fighters from the Free Syrian Army Turkish official told the AFP news Council and has launched a crack- and the Kurdish People's Protec- agency that "the ongoing military down on “homegrown” jihadists, At least 19 people have been tion Units (YPG). The Syrian Ob- operation seeks to neutralise im- who it says are leaving to fight killed and 47 others injured servatory for Human Rights said minent threats to Turkey's national with the Islamic State of Iraq and when explosives carried by a four fighters were injured in the security and continues to target Syria (ISIS). It will host discus- girl, aged about 10, detonated shelling. "A number of shells fired ISIL in Syria and the PKK in Iraq", sions on ways to stop jihadists be- in a crowded market in the by Turkish tanks fell on the vil- adding that "PYD, along with oth- coming radicalized and travelling Nigerian city of Damaturu, lage of Zur Maghar, which is con- ers, remains outside the scope of abroad as “foreign terrorist fight- police have said. No one trolled by the Kurdish People's the current military effort". A YPG ers” (FTF) -- and how to prose- claimed responsibility for Sun- Protection Units [YPG]," the UK- official told Al Jazeera that in a cute and rehabilitate those that re- day's explosion but the latest based monitoring group said. Zur previous incident, Turkey had turn. The U.N. said in a statement attack bears the hallmarks of Maghar lies along the border with fired at a car belonging to the Kur- the meetings aimed to “produce a work against these terrorist orga- days of meetings. Officials say be- young people are drawn to Daesh, the armed group Boko Haram. Turkey, in Aleppo province. Fight- dish militia in Kobane on Wednes- set of strategies and techniques to nizations as quickly and fluidly” tween 25,000 and 31,000 such and how that can be handled”. The Police spokesman Toyin ing ISIL The YPG has proved to day. "We thought it was a mistake. guide member states in their efforts as the armed groups operate, said fighters have headed to war zones U.N. Security Council in Septem- Gbadegesin told the Reuters be Syria's most effective force But last night the shelling lasted to address the FTF threat”. Such Jean-Paul Laborde, the U.N. com- to join ISIS, also known by the ber 2014 adopted a resolution call- news agency that the bomber, against the Islamic State of Iraq and for half an hour. So obviously it's fighters “represent one of the most mittee’s executive director. More acronym Daesh. These include ing on member states to take mea- "a female of about 10 years old the Levant (ISIL), but its success- not a mistake," the official said. pressing and worrying threats to than 200 experts from 70 coun- hundreds from European countries sures to stem the flow of foreign capitalised on the crowded es have been eyed suspiciously by Syrian Kurdish activist Mustafa international peace and security,” tries and about 30 interior and for- such as Britain, France, Germany fighters, fearing that they may re- entrance of the market where Turkey because of its links to the Ebdi also reported overnight shell- Madrid added in a statement. eign affairs ministers or their dep- and Spain. Laborde said leaders turn to launch attacks in their home screening was being conduct- Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), ing. Countries must cooperate “to uties are due to attend the two need to study “the reasons why countries. ed and detonated the device". At least two other females were killed in the attack. Hun- dreds of people have been killed in bombings and shoot- Saudi strikes suspended in Yemen to allow aid ings across northern Nigeria since Muhammadu Buhari was The Saudi-led coalition fighting erished nation. It reserved the right rebel-controlled Saba news agen- he said. The United Nations says loyalist fighters secured the south- sands of tons of aid supplies sent inaugurated as president on Iran-backed militiamen in Yemen to respond to “military activity or cy Sunday that his group had not the conflict has killed more than ern port city, which had been Ha- by the U.N. World Food Program May 29. He has made a num- suspended its air war Monday to movement” but there were no re- been consulted by the U.N. about 3,640 people, around half of them di’s last refuge before he fled to (WFP) and Gulf nations but dis- ber of changes aimed at tack- allow desperately needed aid de- ports of new air raids by dawn the ceasefire. The group could civilians, since late March. Relief Saudi Arabia in March. tributing the aid, particularly out- ling the insurgency, including liveries, but clashes persisted in despite several new attacks by the therefore not give a “negative or supplies, however, have recently Several ships have docked in side the city, presents a major chal- replacing his defence chiefs. several areas on the ground, wit- rebels. The Houthis bombarded ar- positive” answer about the truce, begun to trickle into Aden after Aden since Tuesday carrying thou- lenge. Fighting Boko Haram has fast nesses said. eas overnight in the southern prov- become a top priority as the The Houthi militia, who con- inces of Taez, Lahj and Dhaleh, ac- lawlessness in northeastern trol swathes of the country, includ- cording to witnesses and military Nigeria continues [Getty Im- ing the capital Sanaa, said they had sources. Rebel tanks fired on resi- ages] Buhari moved Nigeria's not been consulted about the uni- dential areas in Jebel Sabr in Taez, defence command centre to lateral coalition ceasefire that be- witnesses said, sparking clashes Maiduguri, the birthplace of gan at midnight (Sunday 2100 with loyalist troops that caused Boko Haram, and has worked GMT). The Houthis rejected the an unknown number of deaths on with counterparts in neigh- ceasefire on Monday, according to both sides, witnesses said. In bouring countries to set up a a message posted on Twitter Sun- Marib to the east of the capital multinational force with head- day. The truce proposed by the Sanaa, fighting broke out before quarters in Chad's capital, “Saudi aggressor" is aimed at en- dawn when rebels launched an of- N'Djamena. Sunday's attack in abling pro-government fighters to fensive against loyalist positions, Damaturu occurred six days regroup, rebel leader Abdulmalik residents said. U.N. chief Ban Ki- after a suicide bomber killed al-Houthi was quoted as saying on moon earlier made a plea for all three policemen at a check- a Twitter account believed to be sides to “agree to and maintain the point on the city's outskirts. managed by his group. The Arab humanitarian pause for the sake of Earlier this month at least nine regional coalition, which has waged all the Yemeni people.” But Mo- people were killed in the city four months of air strikes in sup- hammed Ali al-Houthi, the self- by a female suicide bomber as port of exiled President Abedrab- described “president of the High worshippers gathered to mark bu Mansour Hadi, announced the Committee of the Revolution,” a the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr. five-day truce to allow emergency body formed by Houthi militants, supplies to flow into the impov- said in comments published by the This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. 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Brinley Bruton and Mushtaq Yusufzai istan. “We need to be realistic earlier this year. “I was invited over the fact that the Taliban and went there but refrained Printed at Afghanistan Times Printing Press KADULA, Afghanistan — death as they imposed their will come back in some degree from attending,” she said. “I Fourteen years after being top- extreme version of Islam cou- in certain areas and we have to did not think they are honest pled by U.S.-backed forces, pled with strict ethnic Pashtun look at what that means in terms in what they are talking about,” The constitution says senior members of the extrem- tribal codes. In the Shomali of government power sharing she said, referring to state- ist group that sheltered Osama Plain, fighters uprooted the fa- and political deals.” ments by senior members of the bin Laden before and after he mous and ancient vineyards, President Ashraf Ghani ap- group hinting that they would plotted the 9/11 attacks are and burned down orchards that pears to have come to the same respect the rights of women negotiating to end the insur- for decades supplied the coun- conclusion. and girls. “I have seen no real Article 21: gency. try with apples, apricots, “Although it is very diffi- change in them.” The capital of Afghanistan shall be the city of Kabul. The Taliban’s attempt to re- peaches, peas and all kinds of cult to ensure peace in the Mullah Omar’s most recent turn to the political mainstream berries. Houses were de- country after a long war and message to the faithful also fills Afghans like farmer Mo- stroyed, sheep and goats sto- lack of trust, as a nation, we said the movement sought to hammed Rustam with despair. len or killed and families driven have the consensus to bring protect the private sector, an “My life has been wasted from their homes. peace to our country and will indication that some of the Tal- in wars and destruction, dis- Kadula began coming back not allow history to be repeat- iban’s leadership may have placement and misery,” the fa- to life after the Taliban was driv- ed,” he said on February 19. changed or modernized. ther of five said. “I am worried en from power in 2001, al- The U.S., along with China, “The Islamic Emirate realiz- for my children and grandchil- though the contrasts between officially observed the talks, es the value and importance of dren. We Afghans do want destruction and construction which would have been un- modern sciences,” it added. peace, we do want to advance linger. A newly built concrete thinkable a few short years ago. But even if certain parts of Peace talks amid and live in a better place, but it family compound sits next to a In spite of a willingness to ne- the Taliban have curbed their is simply not possible to im- bombed-out mud house. A gotiate, militants have pressed most extreme views, the move- pose peace on those who do fledgling orchard springs up on with their deadly attacks ment is riven by internal rival- increasing violence not want it, who are against alongside a parched and bar- throughout the country, killing ries and a peace deal may not education and against prosper- ren yellow patch of earth. about 478 civilians and injur- spell an end to the insurgency. The violent Taliban insurgents captured and released over a 100 policemen ity.” Not everybody in Kadula ing 843 in the first quarter of Many members oppose talks in the troubled northeastern Badakhshan province. It is said the Taliban Like many other Afghans, holds Rustam’s hard line on the 2015, according to the United with the government and sev- took away their weapons. The incident happened in the Warduj district of Rustam worries that instead of Taliban’s comeback. Neighbor Nations. eral hundred at least have de- bringing peace, giving the Tal- Mohammad Aman believes And after years of declar- fected to ISIS, commanders Badakhshan. Taliban also seized a military base. The seizure of the base iban a place at the political ta- peace with the group is not ing they would not negotiate have told NBC News. came Saturday evening after four days of fighting. This is what the chair- ble will only breed more vio- only possible but essential. with the government until all “We are currently having man of the provincial council, Abdullah Nazari said. Four days fighting? lence. “My home was also foreign troops left the country many internal issues. I am afraid Rustam’s fear is borne from burned, but with all due respect — the almost 10,000 remaining this meeting in Pakistan be- Though, the Taliban now will be thumping their chest for capturing a dis- experience. His village of Kad- to Rustam, I think we need to American troops are due out by tween our people and Kabul trict in the volatile province, however, they must realize their captures are ula — a settlement of some 100 stop at some point — how the end of 2016 — a letter al- would aggravate differences just short-lived as they don’t have the capacity to stay the course for long- homes about 45 minutes by car much longer can this cycle of legedly from the Afghan Tali- between different command- from Kabul — was twice razed revenge go on?” said the vil- ban’s elusive leader Mullah ers,” a senior member of the er. What they can do is to storm government buildings, carry out deadliest by the Taliban. Before that and lager who believes he is around Omar strongly hinted that the Taliban told NBC News on con- suicide bombings in public places and capture some remote areas, but they like so much else in the Shoma- 72 years old. movement’s top brass en- dition of anonymity. cannot stay on the ground for long as the national security forces have li Plain, once famous as the fruit “I will forgive those who dorsed the talks. “It is our le- According to Taliban basket of Afghanistan, Kadula killed my nephews and burned gitimate right to utilize all legal sources, the delegations that recaptured many lost areas. What is concerning is the peace talks. Since was badly bombed during the our family home if they really pathways” to achieve a peace, have held talks with the Kabul there have been rounds peace negotiations and there is no truce, what is the Soviet occupation of the 1980s. feel remorse,” he added. “I according to the letter released government only represented credibility and advantage of peace negotiations? Does the government needs “HOW MUCH LONGER would be willing to host them on July 14. It charged the move- one part of the movement. CAN THIS CYCLE OF RE- at my home and serve them with ment’s political office in Qatar There are also huge questions a new peace paradigm? Yes it needs a new paradigm and the government has VENGE GO ON?” grapes that I planted in the past with “conducting all political as to whether the Taliban’s lead- already started walking on this road. The new paradigm is the inclusion of Kadula’s troubles only 15 years, even though they activities.” That practically ev- er, Mullah Omar, is even alive. China in peace brokerage. During the past decade the nature of peace talks worsened when the Soviets burned all we had.” erything is up for discussion Despite doubts about who withdrew from the country in Aman reflects a broadly- with the group that not only is running the talks and wheth- remained quite murky because of the stubborn resistance of the Taliban 1989. The government in Kab- held belief that the government razed Kadula but oppressed er those who are attending ne- and the murky policies of the United States. However, in the new peace ul eventually fell and the coun- must accommodate the Taliban and slaughtered religious and gotiations represent the major- paradigm, Pakistan and China are emerging as key peace talks brokers. And try descended into a vicious to bring some sort of peace and ethnic minorities throughout ity of fighters on the ground, civil war as fighters who had stability to the country, accord- the country while also strip- more meetings are expected lat- this is where people’s confidence in the peace talks have been picking con- battled the Russians turned on ing to Emily Winterbotham, a ping women and girls of their er this month. Rustam greets fidence, but will the talks deliver the desired results when the militants are each other. In the 1990s, a group fellow with London’s Royal rights, is deeply upsetting to this news with despair. “Every hell-bent on violence and capturing districts after districts in remote parts of black-turbaned “Talibs,” or United Services Institute Fawzia Kofi, a female member time I look at my home and our of the country? Though the Taliban know they cannot win the war through students, swept through the (RUSI) defense think tank. of parliament. Kofi says she vineyard that has been turned country promising order and a “The Afghan people do not does not trust the Taliban to into a desert I feel angry,” he the use of force their only aim is to unleash the floodgates of terror and pure form of Islam. want a never-ending war,” said negotiate in good faith and re- said. “I never want to forgive gain more and more on the peace talks, but the question is why the govern- Instead of peace, the Tali- Winterbotham, who spent fused to attend informal talks those who did this to us.” ment is doing weakly? Cannot the government respond with the same de- ban brought more violence and years as an analyst in Afghan- with the group in Oslo, Norway, (Courtesy: NBC) gree of force? Why districts after districts of falling to the Taliban? What make the Afghan Local Police to defect? There must be a thorough probe as their defection doesn’t bode well for the success of peace talks. A cou- ple of months back, more than 300 Taliban fighters attacked police out- posts in Warduj district. The Taliban also increased their attacks in the northern Kunduz province. In Kunduz too, they took control of some vil- lages but the reinforcements of the national security forces they were kicked out from there. The government must try to decipher why Daesh has been on emergence on eastern parts of the country and why the Taliban are in- creasing their attacks in northern parts of Afghanistan? This is not happen- ing just accidently. Until the government succeeds in reaching to the bot- tom of the issue, it will not be in the position to successfully tackle the Daesh-Taliban new game. The situation on the ground is quite complex yet the future of peace talks looks promising as it is believed the representa- tives of the Taliban who sat with the delegation representing the Afghan government had approval from the militants’ reclusive leader Mullah Omar. 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Archaeological propaganda hampers reconstruction in war-torn Afghanistan By Uddipta Ranjan Boruah States. As we attain the tenth fuel came up as a boon for In- South Asian theatre. India’s that such an Indian adventure year of the joint statement, here dia. Opening the door to the increasing nuclear cooperation in a way challenges China’s By M. Nadeem Alizai sufficient technical facilities nor July 18, 2015, marked the 10th arises a need to look back into world Although India has not with United States and other aspirations of becoming a dom- financial support. Now the anniversary of the signing of the fruits that have been been able to derive much out nuclear rich countries coupled inant force in the region. To Despite the fact that Afghani- question that raises many eye- the joint statement by then In- achieved. India’s gains from of the deal given the contro- with its rising economic and curtail India’s role and domi- stan needs a robust economy brows is why the group failed dian Prime Minister, Manmohan the agreement The deal for sure versial clauses concerning political influence in South nance in South Asia and to pre- to rebuild its completely shat- to attract the essential support, Singh and American President has provided India with the suppliers’ liabilities and sever- Asia, has forever kept Pakistan vent New Delhi from becoming tered infrastructure and fight though it was backed by the George W. Bush for civil nu- veritable keys of the kingdom. al other factors, the historic in apprehension. a stronger voice at the SAARC, militancy, powerful global play- corporate media. This is a big clear cooperation. It was on the With the culmination of the Indo-US deal has opened With the Indo-US nuclear China plans its Pakistan card ers never allowed the war-hit question we need to ask before bedrock of this joint statement deal, India became the only doors for India’s nuclear coop- deal coming into force, the and moves closer to Islamabad country to utilize its own re- we pass any judgment. that finally the landmark Unit- known country with nuclear eration with other countries. neighbor has even more rea- thus completing the circle from sources and stand on its own Despite repeated requests ed States – India Civil Nuclear weapons which is not a party The waiver from the Nuclear sons to be apprehensive. On both sides. feet. through media and use of Agreement came into being to the Non-Proliferation Trea- Suppliers Group came in as a the face of rapid industrial de- The smaller nations in the As a result of these policies crowd-funding websites such when US Secretary of State ty but is still allowed to carry boon for India. Following the velopment Pakistan just like region have so far neither of some Western countries, as Indiegogo, these archaeol- Condoleeza Rice and her Indi- out nuclear commerce with the Nuclear Suppliers Group per- India, or for that matter any shown their apprehensions home to several multinational ogists have been left in the an counterpart Pranab Mukher- rest of the world. The availabil- mitting nuclear exports to In- other county is expected to face openly nor have they indulged corporations (MNCs), the Af- lurch. It is widely believed that jee signed the “Agreement for ity of nuclear energy for peace- dia, France was the first coun- a resource crunch sooner or in bandwagoning with stronger ghan economy is mostly de- the excavation process has Cooperation between the Gov- ful purposes is expected to try to sign a civilian nuclear later in case it stays dependent powers. However, it seems that pendent on foreign donations. been slowed down purposely. ernment of India and the Gov- meet the energy requirements agreement with India on Sep- solely on conventional fossil they too are paranoiac of In- These countries, particularly The Afghan mining and cultur- ernment of United States of of an ever rising India. tember 30, 2008. During the fuels. Thus, nuclear energy is dia’s growing economic poten- the US, are in the quest to sab- al ministries have engaged 500 America Concerning Peaceful In the aftermath of the 1974 December 2010 visit of the the need of the hour and Islam- tials. They fear that the increas- otage major mining projects in workers to help the recovery Uses of Nuclear Energy” on Pokharan Tests, the world as a French President Nicholas abad is duly aware of this real- ing economic potentials of In- Afghanistan, on behest of their team. Likewise, the MCC has October 10, 2008. whole came up to conspire Sarkozy to India, framework ity. Pakistan has been helpless- dia on account of accessibility MNCs that failed to win any also provided assistance to pre- Notwithstanding the sever- against India. The fact that a agreements were signed for ly trying to ink similar agree- to nuclear energy will multiply contract. serve the heritage and keep its al other crucial provisions of postcolonial nation defied the setting up two third-generation ments with the United States India’s influence in the region. The most widely used tool soft image intact which is es- the statement, the major provi- existing nuclear norms set by EPR reactors of 1650 MW each on lines of the Indo-US deal. In They fear losing domestic mar- of these MNCs to derail the sential for future business. sion was that India agreed to the big powers of the time to at Jaitapur, Maharashtra by the a US-Pakistan strategic dia- kets to leviathan Indian indus- mining projects in Afghanistan Moreover, the natural re- separate its civil and military come up with a nuclear test French company Areva. logue in 2010, Pakistan pressed tries and thus indulge in friend- is corporate media that distorts sources in Afghanistan are not nuclear facilities and to place without being a signatory of India has subsequently for a civil nuclear cooperation ly trade relations with India the facts to change public opin- plundered by the militants but all its civil nuclear facilities un- the nuclear Non-Proliferation signed crucial civil nuclear pact similar to that with India while maintaining negative lists ion and build pressure over the by certain armed and influen- der International Atomic Ener- Treaty made the world take the agreements with Russia, Mon- but in vain. of items of trade. The smaller Afghan government. tial groups that are backed by gy Agency safeguards. In rec- matter seriously. As a response golia, Kazakhstan, Namibia, In a similar attempt, Paki- nations need to calculate their As corporate media is a foreign elements. I base this on iprocity, America committed full to the successful test, the world Canada and Argentina. It re- stan approached Japan during moves for optimization of their cheap and easily available tool the restricted movement of the civil nuclear cooperation with community came with the idea quires special mention that, president, Asif Ali Zardari’s vis- national interests by maintain- for propaganda, it is widely Taliban. The insurgents could India. As a result, India ob- of the Nuclear Suppliers Group Kazakhstan is the world’s larg- it there to ink a civil nuclear ing the already existing friend- used for turning the white into not gather in a place even for tained a waiver from the Nucle- which aimed at reducing nucle- est producer of Uranium and agreement. Pakistan’s failure to ly ties with India while at the black. few hours as several drones fly ar Suppliers Group to import ar proliferation by checking the the entire world looks at estab- convince the U.S. and the world same time taking appropriate Currently, they have turned over skies of Afghanistan ev- nuclear material for peaceful export and re-transfer of mate- lishing a nuclear cooperation community in large to accord it steps to maintain their individ- their guns toward the Mes ery day. It is impossible for purposes without being a sig- rials that may be applicable to with Kazakhastan. a similar status as that of India ual sovereignty. Aynak copper mining project in them to dig for the natural rich- natory to the nuclear Non-Pro- nuclear weapon development India signed a civil nuclear has been pushing it more and Conclusion Logar Province which was es for months. The militants liferation Treaty. and by improving safeguards cooperation deal with South more towards China. The Peo- Although there has been awarded to Metallurgical Cor- also lack technical expertise. Underlying the above com- and protection on existing ma- Korea on July 25, 2011, allow- ple’s Republic of China has no considerable transfer of tan- poration of China Limited In case of the Mes Aynak mitments, however, were cer- terials. Since India is a non sig- ing a framework for Korean been a strong vocal and avid gible benefits between India (MCC) in 2007. copper mining project, it is near- tain indispensable and highly natory of the NPT, it was most- companies to participate in supporter of Pakistan’s nucle- and United States in almost a Western MNCs are making ly 30 kilometers far from Kabul complex stages including the ly left outside the international atomic power plant projects in ar power generation pro- decade after the signing of the dastardly attempts to snatch and has the same distance from amendment of it’s Atomic En- nuclear order especially post the country. South Korea thus, gramme since a long time. The agreement, the agreement in it- the deal from the Chinese firm provincial center, Mohammad ergy Act of 1954 by the US, a P1974. In 1998 when India con- became the ninth country to history of Sino-Pak cooperation self has been sufficient to put through character assassina- Agha. The area is mostly unin- civil-military nuclear separation ducted a series of such tests sign a nuclear agreement with dates back to the 1970s when many forces into action. On one tion. habited and not much far from plan in India, an India-IAEA again, it was subjected to sev- India after it got the waiver from Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, as prime hand, following the United safeguard agreement and the eral international sanctions. the NSG. In 2014, India signed minister, first visited China. States, other nations have tak- The project has been the US military bases, thus grant of an exception to India The sanctions prevented India a civil nuclear agreement with There can be no denying of en India in good faith in terms termed vital for Afghanistan by making it a secure site for min- by the Nuclear Suppliers Group from obtaining commercial nu- Australia in New Delhi, during the fact that, with the NSG of handling nuclear resources the former and current govern- ing. Locals are also desperate- (NSG). On August 18, 2008 the clear fuel, components and ser- Australian Prime Minister Tony waiver and the withdrawal of and have come forward to sign ment officials and economists, ly waiting to see the project IAEA Board of Governors ap- vices from the international Abott’s visit to India. The various other sanctions by the civil nuclear pacts. On the oth- but the Chinese company executed because it would proved, and on February 2, market. Despite severe sanc- agreement allows the export of international community, India er hand the environment in could not start work due to in- change their fate. 2009, India signed an India- tions from the international uranium to India. can find an alternative for its South Asia has remained security and the snail-paced It is Beijing that played the specific safeguards agreement community, India continued its The Deal and the Asian depleting fossil fuel stock. In- tensed on account of India’s recovery of artifacts from a lo- crucial role in bringing the in- with the IAEA. After India peaceful nuclear energy pro- arena dia’s huge work force and eco- rising cooperation with the cal site. surgent group to the negotia- brought this agreement into gramme with its indigenous The historic agreement – nomic capabilities when cou- world. Another factor which is tion table in Murree, Pakistan. hampering this mega project, force, inspections began in a technology and resources. But although it seems very win-win pled with easy access of ener- Uddipta Ranjan Boruah, The next round of direct phased manner on the 35 civil- with the ever multiplying pop- from the perspective of New gy is sure to create wonders. Student of International Rela- although it has been several talks is expected in China. years after signing of the con- ian nuclear installations India ulation and the increasing rate Delhi and Washington, has to The tale of India’s rise is of tions, South Asian University, Therefore, the theory of a tug- had identified in its Separation of industrialization, India was a great extent complicated the course not taken up in Beijing New Delhi. (Courtesy: Eurasia tract, is the jealousy of the of-war between the Taliban and MNCs. US MNCs have been Plan. On August 1, 2008, the compelled to look out for alter- Asian or more particularly with much rejoice given the fact Review) the MCC is not convincing. IAEA approved the safeguards native sources of energy and it infuriated by Kabul’s decision The bottom line is that all to award the contract to the agreement with India, after requires no mention that there this fuss is created by a few to which the United States ap- could have been no better al- Chinese company. Therefore, trouble many. These groups The creeping Russian these MNCs are hampering the proached the Nuclear Suppli- ternative than nuclear power. should let Afghans develop. ers Group (NSG) to grant a Despite being self-suffi- mega project under the pretext Kabul should back the MCC of saving the antiquities of waiver to India to commence ci- cient in thorium, possessing and counter this propaganda in vilian nuclear trade. about 32 percent of the world’s border in Georgia Mes Aynak. order to take the potential and It’s been ten years now known and economically via- The victims of this propa- turn it into a prize. If Afghan Moscow-backed security forces recently moved the border ganda war are poverty-strick- since the signing of the histor- ble thorium reserves, India authorities show any leniency, ic India- U.S. civil nuclear deal possess merely 1 percent of the fence with Georgia, taking more territory for Russian control. en Afghans and innocent folks it will also affect the Turkmeni- who give verdict after being and the landmark event has global uranium reserves, which fused to move its troops to pre- region. stan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-In- apparently faded away from the cannot make any significant By Luke Coffey war locations, which Georgia has The 2008 war, and the sub- fed with manipulated informa- dia gas pipeline and multi-bil- already done. A rural Berlin Wall sequent Russian occupation, has tion. consciousness of the masses. change. Thus, import of nucle- lion Hajigak iron ore projects.— Considering the storm and ar fuel was an indispensable While the world has been focused This most recent border creep displaced hundreds of thousands People should know that on the eurozone crisis in Greece, is particularly alarming because of people; not to mention the ex- (Global Times) thunder that attended the sign- prerequisite for India’s energy archaeologists working on the the nuclear talks in Vienna, and Russia is in a position to directly istential threat to the country The author writes on secu- ing of the historic agreement on requirements. In such circum- site have had sufficient time to Russia's continued aggression in threaten important transport links posed by the thousands of Rus- rity, terrorism and defense and July 18, 2005 it appears that, the stances, there can be absolute- eastern Ukraine, things have been between Georgia and the outside sian troops based on Georgian recover the artifacts, but they is based in Afghanistan. agreement has receded to a ly no denying of the fact that, heating up in Georgia. world. Russia's actions now place soil. Even under immense Rus- have failed to utilize it proper- the administrative boundary fence sian pressure, Georgia has re- [email protected]. Fol- great extent today from the the waiver from the NSG and On July 16, Moscow-backed ly. The lame excuse they pro- security forces moved the admin- within 500m of Georgia's E60 high- mained committed to its west- low him on Twitter at @nadee- consciousness of the masses the American commitment to vide is that they neither have istrative boundary fence dividing way, which is the main road link- ward orientation. Regarding the malizai. both in India and the United supply nuclear reactors and the Russian occupied region of ing the Black Sea to Azerbaijan. occupied territories, Georgia has South Ossetia and the rest of Geor- The new fence also places a 1.6km made a non-use of force pledge gia - thereby placing more Geor- segment of the BP-operated Baku- to get them back. Tbilisi knows gian territory under Russian con- Supsa pipeline inside Russian oc- that there can only be a peaceful trol. These same security forces, cupied territory. Moscow has long end to the Russian occupation. It ETTER TO THE EDITOR armed with assault rifles, were also sought to control the flow of oil is a shame Moscow does not see seen crossing into Georgian-con- and gas from the Caspian region to it the same way. Keep an eye on trolled territory and tearing down Europe and has never liked pipe- Georgia Georgia is an island of a Georgian flag. A history of con- lines bypassing Russian territory. democracy and stability in a very flict After a brief war between the As far as Putin is concerned: rough region. It is firmly commit- two countries in August 2008, If Europe isn't getting its oil and ted to Euro-Atlantic integration Russia occupied the Georgian re- gas from Russia then they which is something Moscow sim- gions of South Ossetia and Abk- shouldn't be getting it at all. Rus- ply despises. hazia. At one point, Russian forc- sia's border creep is nothing new. Instead of letting the Geor- Reports said Monday that Pakistani military shelled at least 16 rockets into south-eastern Paktika province late es bombed Tbilisi's civilian airport Since the 2008 war, Russia has gian people choose their own des- Sunday night. The incident had no causalities behind and the rockets landed in non-residential areas. However, and advanced within miles of the slowly been advancing further and tiny, Russia wants them to be such attacks create fear among locals and as well as damages Kabul-Islamabad ties. According to officials, the first capital city. Up until 2008, Russia further into Georgian territory by under its sphere of influence. cross-Durand Line attack was launched in 2010. recognised both regions to be part constructing fences and other bar- Anything Moscow does in the Pakistan by taking such attempts proves that it is not sincere in its promises towards Afghanistan and the Afghan of Georgia's territorial integrity. riers. In some cases villages are cut region is seen through the lens of Most of the international commu- in half by fences. Locals have even Russia's recent annexation and president. The attack took place at least 10 months after President Ghani’s first official trip to Islamabad where he nity still does. Soon after the war - gone to bed in Georgia, and after invasion of Crimea. Georgians are visited that country with nearly 100-member team. and with Moscow's backing - Abk- Russians installed a fence over- nervous - and rightfully so. Un- Pakistani military has to stop such incursions. It is the time that Islamabad should show its sincerity and honesty hazia and South Ossetia declared night, have woken up in occupied der Russian President Vladimir towards Afghanistan – the issue that has not been followed by Pakistani government so far. Afghan government independence from Georgia. Only South Ossetia. This is a rural Ber- Putin's leadership, Russia is a should take the issue to the United Nations Security Council or come up with the similar response to the issue. Russia, Nicaragua, Nauru, and lin Wall. Russia's imperialism True 21st century country with 18th Venezuela recognise their indepen- to form, Russia acted when the century ambitions. There is no Pakistan instead of such attempts should boost up economic ties with Afghanistan and ease dence today. People & Power - West was distracted. It is no coin- denying that Georgia is on Pu- trade affairs. Georgia: Corridor of power In re- cidence that Moscow decided to tin's imperial "to-do" list. The Hamid Gul, Qala-i-Zaman Khan, Kabul ality, both regions have puppet move the administrative boundary journey from the capital Tbilisi governments which depend whol- in the same week that the Iranian to the line of occupation only Letter to editor will be edited for policy, content and clarity. All letters must have the writer’s ly on Moscow for their economic nuclear talks were reaching their takes a couple of hours by car. name and address. You may send your letters to: [email protected] survival and are currently occupied pinnacle, or the same week that Once there, one can see the di- by thousands of Russian troops. the EU was dealing with the fall- vide between free Georgia and The 2008 war ended after then- out from the recent Greek referen- oppressed Georgia. Russian mil- French President Nicolas Sarkozy dum. As far as Putin is concerned: itary bases are being built. Rus- brokered a five-point peace plan. If Europe isn't getting its oil and sian flags fly high at checkpoints. Almost seven years later, Russia gas from Russia then they Families are divided. Local econ- Disclaimer: is still in violation of this peace shouldn't be getting it at all. Rus- omies wrecked. Livelihoods de- deal because it refuses to allow in- sia uses its occupation of South stroyed. All in the name of Pu- The views and opinions expressed in the articles are those of the author(s) ternational observers into South Ossetia and Abkhazia (amounting tin's imperialism. As the world Ossetia and Abkhazia, while Geor- to 20 percent of Georgia's interna- heads into the sleepy days of and do not reflect the views or opinions of the Afghanistan Times. gia gives these observers unfet- tionally recognised territory) as a August, we must wisely keep an tered access. Russia has also re- way to exert its influence in the eye on this region. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. TUESDAY . JULY 28, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES In Pakistan execution drive, militants By jailing a group of young activists, Angola's are a minority government has invited criticism of its rule - and its economic policy. SLAMABAD: When Pakistan resumed executions after the Imassacre of 134 pupils at Pe- shawar’s Army Public School last December, the government prom- n a Saturday afternoon last fastest-growing economies in the … the right to free expression, as- economy, in which oil exports ac- ited China to seek economic con- has publicly supported the police ised hangings would help deter Is- month police raided a world, whose oil-boom wealth has sociation and assembly. How- count for three-quarters of govern- cessions [Wang Zhao/Pool/ and denounced the cult and its lamist militants. A Reuters analy- Ohouse in Luanda, the capi- even extended to bailing out its ever… the authorities have in prac- ment revenue. In February, the gov- Reuters] The activists' arrests is leader Jose Kalupeteka as "a threat sis of 180 people hanged since late tal of Angola, and dragged 16 former colonial ruler, Portugal. tice consistently ignored the rights ernment was forced to dramatically seen by many as a related act: both to peace and national security". December, however, shows that people out at gunpoint, covered Yet Angola's ruling elite has guaranteed in the constitution. Lisa revise its budget, and the state oil a pre-emptive strike against dis- Independent human rights ob- fewer than one in six were linked their heads in hoods, and drove been responsible for rampant and Rimli, human rights researcher The company, Sonangol, was feared to sent, and "a tactic to divert public servers and journalists allege that to militancy. Hangings resumed on them away. They have been held well-documented corruption, con- MPLA has never openly discussed be on the brink of bankruptcy. In criticism", as Rafael Marques, an several hundred people might have Monday (today) after a hiatus for in solitary confinement since June verting national resources into pri- the massacre, and those involved May, dos Santos made a personal investigative journalist who died, and the police now admit to the holy month of Ramazan, and 20. According to witnesses, the vate capital. Most Angolans have never faced justice. The "vinte visit to China, where he report- chronicles government corruption having killed 13 people. "It's a the findings raise questions over whether Pakistan's capital punish- group had gathered for a weekly struggle to survive on less than $2 e sete de maio" - the 27th of May edly asked for a moratorium on in Angola, puts it. "Without oil strategy to discourage participa- ment is having the desired effect. book club, where they were study- a day. Access to adequate - has become a traumatic taboo and debt repayments and for a new money, the system for controlling tion in organisations that mobilise Lawyers and rights groups say ing Gene Sharp's "From Dictator- healthcare, water, education, and a powerful deterrent to protest. credit line. The MPLA's financial power is crumbling away," opposition [to the ruling party]," several cases that ended in execu- ship to Democracy", a "rulebook" housing is poor; child mortality is For younger Angolans, however, resources, for so long the key to Marques said. 'Massacre' in said Marques of the nationwide tion had serious legal shortcom- for non-violent revolution. extremely high. "The MPLA has the war is a distant memory and its hold on power, are under threat. Huambo province The crackdown crackdown. In May, he himself ings, and although the campaign is Angolan Attorney General Joao failed to deliver on its promises," the 27th of May is more of a co- "The MPLA's rhetoric has always on dissenting voices spreads far was handed a six-month sus- broadly popular at home it has Maria de Sousa stated two weeks said Antonio Tomas, an Angolan nundrum than a trauma. been this: UNITA [the former guer- beyond the capital city. In March, pended sentence in libel proceed- drawn condemnation from inter- ago that all 16 people were "caught anthropologist at South Africa's A small number of people have rilla movement and main opposi- a prominent human rights activist, ings brought by a group of MPLA national partners. Within six red-handed while committing Stellenbosch University. "But been protesting since 2011, but tion party] destroyed the country Jose Marcos Mavungo was ar- generals objecting to his book months, Pakistan has become the crimes against the security of the people see no viable alternative. have increasingly been persecuted. in the war and we, the MPLA, are rested in the oil-rich enclave of "Blood Diamonds" - a detailed al- world's third-ranking country in state". Most of those arrested are We are still in a phase where people "The Angolan constitution rebuilding it," said Tomas. "What Cabinda - an area over which the legation of modern-day slavery in terms of executions, behind China activists, part of a small but grow- say: 'We have nowhere to sleep, guarantees … the right to free ex- are they going to do if they can't government exerts tight control. the diamond mines they own. and Iran. Of 180 people executed ing movement that has begun to we have nothing to eat, but we are pression, association and assem- maintain this narrative?" US dol- Then, in April, rumours began The Angolan government did since January, 29 were convicted question the monopoly on power alive,'" Tomas said. Such attitudes, bly," said Lisa Rimli, an indepen- lars - to which the Angolan cur- to circulate of a massacre in the not respond to requests for com- of assassinations or assassination held by Angola's ruling party and which partly explain the scarcity dent human rights researcher. rency, the kwanza, is pegged - are central province of Huambo. The ment, but during his opening attempts, sectarian murders, a hi- former liberation movement, the of public protest against the gov- "However … the authorities have already in short supply. For ordi- area was quickly cordoned off, speech at the third extraordinary jacking or killing of security offi- Popular Movement for the Libera- ernment, are the legacy of four de- in practise consistently ignored the nary Angolans, the crisis has led keeping out journalists and human session of the MPLA's central cials — falling under a broad defi- nition of militancy. Almost all were tion of Angola (MPLA). cades of conflict and a reluctance rights guaranteed in the constitu- to a 30-percent drop in purchas- rights observers, and police claimed committee last week, dos Santos hanged immediately after the mas- The country is led by Presi- to provoke a return to war. Then tion, and are now more and more ing power this year. Inflation con- they had been attacked by mem- made an ominous reference to the sacre. Since then, most executions dent Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who there is the enigma that surrounds openly implementing a dictator- tinues to drive up the price of food bers of a sect called Luz do Mundo detainees. were of murderers with no mili- inherited the position 36 years ago, the events of May 27, 1977, when ship under the disguise of a formal and consumer goods, and the with- - Light of the World, an offshoot The dark side of diamonds tant links. Officials say the death making him one of the world's long- an alleged coup d'etat - some say it democracy," Rimli said. But re- drawal of a fuel subsidy has led to of the 7th Day Adventist Church. "We should not allow the Angolan penalty has deterred militant at- est-serving leaders. Over the past was just a protest - led to a vio- cently, Angola's economic situa- an increase in petrol prices - Angola But videos filmed on a mobile people to undergo the dramatic tacks. “You've seen the number of decade, Angola has been heralded lent, nationwide crackdown in tion has changed. The collapse in exports crude oil, but imports re- phone soon appeared online, show- events of the May 27, 1977 coup," terrorist attacks going down dras- by many as a shining example of which thousands died. The global oil prices since last year has fined oil products. Angola's Presi- ing evidence of a bloodbath at the he said, making an unusual and tically,” the prime minister's spe- "Africa on the rise" - one of the Angolan constitution guarantees severely jeopardised the Angolan dent Jose Eduardo dos Santos vis- hands of the police. Dos Santos pointed allusion to the massacre cial assistant for law, Ashtar Ausaf that haunts the collective Angolan Ali, told Reuters. “One of the rea- memory. 'Afraid of books and kids' sons is fear. Fear of being execut- is the first country to acquire these Details of the arrests - and in ed.” Link in doubt He did not pro- jets, AFP reported. The purchase particular the involvement of a vide figures, but the executions of the jets is evidence that “there book club - were quickly made coincide with a steady fall in mili- Can Egypt’s new French is a very clear geo-strategic frame- public online and there has been tant attacks since 2010, when the work at play,” he added. Addition- widespread criticism and even military began seizing territory ally, Egypt is in talks with France mockery of the government's po- from Taliban insurgents. A further to buy two additional naval cor- crackdown launched a year ago jets boost its Sinai fight? vettes, a French diplomat said Sat- sition. "The regime that's afraid of was another factor. There was no urday, as Paris’ Defense Minister books and kids," wrote Rafael dramatic decline this year, howev- Jean-Yves Le Drian visited Cairo Marques. er, suggesting the link to executions in an African tour. The talks also "Arrest me: I also think," was “not major”, said Muhammad touched on Libya, where Egypt wrote another Angolan author. A Amir Rana, head of the Pakistan had conducted air strikes on Islam- cartoon by Angolan political car- Institute for Peace Studies, which ist militants and pushed for inter- toonist Sergio Picarra shows two runs a database on militant attacks. vention amid a slide into chaos in young men carrying books - The That showed 976 people died in the neighboring country. Sepa- Constitution and The Law - being the first six months of 2014, 747 rately, choosing Daussault could led away by police. In the back- in the second six months of 2014 be an attempt by the Egyptian ground, bystanders wonder if it and 612 in the first six months of government “to diversify their sup- was their "smile that was revolu- 2015. The interior ministry did not pliers as they see that U.S. policy tionary". respond to requests for comment towards Egypt within the past "I think the intention was to for this article. One senior securi- year or so has become politicized,” draw attention away from the ty official said the death penalty Reibman said. “Liberal critics in government's failings," said was designed to quench public Washington are skeptical of the Sisi Claudio Silva, who runs a start-up thirst for vengeance after the school regime’s current crackdown on dis- massacre, while at the same time website called Luanda Nightlife sent and I think they see this clearly and is a friend of the detained ac- leaving militant groups allegedly as a point of leverage,” he added. deemed useful untouched. Some Fre n ch -m ade Rafale figh te r je ts tivists. "But if their idea was to France has emerged as one of instil fear in people, the arrest of militants are believed to have his- (o n R) fly n ear Cairo To w er in cen tral Egypt’s most vocal supporters in toric links with Pakistan's securi- Cairo , Egypt, . (Reuters) 15 youth activists [the 16th per- Europe following criticism of Sisi son arrested was the author of a ty establishment, which has been over a massive crackdown on Is- accused to have used them as proxy book the book club was reading] lamists after the former army chief has had the exact opposite effect. forces against India. Several ousted Islamist President banned groups still operate freely Egyptian pilots flew three Rafale claimed by the Islamic State of Iraq lion on an arms deal. Instead, in- in the most advanced and sophis- It shows people that the regime is and hold public rallies. “It was fighter jets from France to Egypt and Syria (ISIS), to which militants vesting the money in one of many ticated airpower to confront insur- Mohammad Mursi in 2013. And the key European nation is cur- erratic - and vulnerable," Silva said. never meant for militants, and if it this week - the first of 24 war- in the Sinai province pledged alle- social issues in Egypt would “ul- gents in Sinai then they’re going to Meanwhile, human rights was, it was only for those few who planes sold for a total of $5.4 bil- giance to earlier this year. “It is timately work in favor of the do that,” he added. For a long pe- rently dealing with its own secu- rity issues, which began in Janu- watchdog Amnesty International were no longer dancing to our lion - as the country’s military con- clear Egypt sees airpower as one Egyptian government” as “that riod, France was the only country is among the international tune,” said the official, who asked tinues to battle a growing insur- way of constraining Islamists will demonstrate that it’s expand- to buy the jets from French air- ary this year, when Islamist mili- gency in the Sinai peninsula. whether attacking armed militants ing the social safety net, cares craft manufacturer Dassault. Its tants attacked the office of Charlie organisations calling for the imme- not to be named because of the diate release of all the detainees. A sensitivity of the matter. The mil- In recent weeks, security within its borders, in Sinai, or along about the welfare of its citizens, forces have ordered 180 warplanes Hebdo, the Paris-based satirical threats extended past the restive its borders in Libya,” said Max and as a disincentive for Egyptians and 137 have been delivered. At- magazine. Since then, France has protest has already been planned itary did not respond to requests in Luanda for July 29, and a spate for comment, but has denied oper- peninsula and into the capital Reibman, an analyst at the Risk to turn to radical groups,” said tempts to sell the jet to countries seen several successive attacks on ational links to militants. Ali said Cairo, where a bomb killed the top Advisory Group. Yet the uncer- Reibman. However, Reibman said such as South Korea, Singapore, its soil. French President Francois of videos and articles have ap- many jailed militants had appeals public prosecutor Hesham Barakat. tainty that looms over the Egyp- “there is a real sense of urgency Morocco, Switzerland and Brazil Hollande is expected in Egypt for peared online, calling for the re- pending, and they would be exe- Another attack targeted the Italian tian economy raises questions on the Sisi government sees and if it have seen the Rafale lose out to its the Aug. 6 inauguration of an ex- lease of all the prisoners. cuted if the appeals failed. About consulate. The latter attack was the necessity of spending $5.4 bil- takes several billion dollars to lock foreign competitors. Today, Egypt tension to the Suez Canal. Al Jazeera 100 cases have gone to secret mil- itary courts set up after the Pe- shawar attack and 27 judgments have been passed, Ali said. The California’s drought and the battle for Medicine Lake case files are secret. Pakistan's an- tiquated and overburdened justice system does not have public data on executions, the number of peo- Plan s are afo o t to build po w er plan ts an d frack n ear o n e o f Califo rn ia's biggest reserves o f fresh w ater. ple on death row and the crimes for which they are being held. Re- uters analysed databases of news Before Leonard Lowry, a 20-year- Medicine Lake Highlands.This is this volcanic fury lie aquifers that km of water pour into Fall River making sure the casings of the test would require chemicals - includ- reports collated by legal aid group old boxing champion from Susan- the area where Medicine Lake, store massive volumes of clean Springs, flowing into the Pit River well they already have aren't show- ing, Curry said, the highly toxic Reprieve and rights group Amnes- ville, California, was shipped off whose azure waters are believed water, feeding California's arterial and then into the Shasta Dam res- ing signs of corrosion, and they're hydrofluoric acid - to dissolve the ty International. Not all the reports to fight in the Pacific during World by many tribes in northern Cali- rivers that in turn support the ervoir, which is used to irrigate in good shape," said BLM geolo- rock. California farmers digging to were verified. European legislator War II, his Pit River tribal elders fornia to heal and provide good state's agriculture industry.A recent more than 1.2 million hectares of gist Sean Haggerty. Those environ- tackle droughtThe scalding fluid Richard Howitt said the hangings helped him prepare for battle. They fortune, lies nestled in a volcanic study conducted by retired Uni- farmland in California's desert-dry mental reviews were issued in the would then be pumped to the sur- were “a cause of great European fixed him a medicine bag with root crater. The leases were continued versity of California, Santa Bar- Central Valley. By testing and anal- late 1990s, when Calpine submit- face of the plant, where steam concern” and could endanger a tax and tobacco and had him run the for 40 years without the appro- bara geologist Robert Curry, con- ysing the chemical composition of ted plans for 49.9mw power would be produced to move the break for Pakistan linked to hu- full 11km circumference of remote priate environmental review and cluded that seeping snowmelt per- the Fall River Springs water, Cur- plants at two different sites, in- turbines. Then, the liquid would man rights. Medicine Lake for good luck. As a again, without tribal consultation. colates for 20 to 40 years beneath ry determined that 90 percent of it cluding one within the caldera, less be treated and pumped back be- The “GSP plus” status gives Pa- rifleman with the 42nd Infantry The Pit River people say the plans Medicine Lake before emerging out comes from the Medicine Lake than three kilometres from the low the surface. "The worst-case kistani manufacturers favourable access to European markets and Division in the Philippines and to use hydraulic fracturing chemi- of Fall River Springs, which he aquifers. Previous environmental lake.The six-hectare power plants scenario is the hydrofluoric acid, generated more than a billion dol- New Guinea, Lowry survived out- cals to drill almost 3km into the says is the third-largest spring in studies had indicated - erroneous- would have been the tallest struc- the most likely fracking chemical, lars in increased trade for Pakistan breaks of malaria, getting shot at volcano, risk contaminating the the world. There may be as much ly, according to Curry - that most tures in northern California and would mix with the shallow last year. three times and hand grenade frag- sacred lake. Furthermore, new re- as 50 cubic km of clean water of the Fall River Springs water would fully industrialise the sacred groundwater and acidify the water “I want to appeal to Pakistan to ments smashing his wrist. He was search released this spring indi- stored beneath Medicine Lake, comes from the Klamath areas with roads, well pads and flowing to California's people and refrain from further executions awarded the Silver Star Medal - cates that the lake, in addition to nearly equal to the combined vol- River.BLM officials said they have transmission lines, according to a kill the fisheries," Curry said. which could indeed impinge renew- the third-highest military declara- its religious and cultural impor- ume of California's 200 largest sur- yet to review Curry's study, but report by the Advisory Council on Calpine formulated these plans al of trade preferences with the tion for valour given to members tance to the Pit River tribe's rough- face water reservoirs. And because are confident in the safety of the Historical Preservation. The coun- after decades of studying and drill- EU,” he told Reuters. Human rights of the US Armed Forces - and went ly 3,000 members, is also one of the water is so "old" - circulating geothermal extraction process that cil is an independent federal agen- ing test wells in the region, thanks lawyer Saroop Ijaz has worked on on to have a sterling career as a drought-stricken California's last underground for decades before Calpine plans to use. "From my cy and has declared the 293sq km to the geothermal leases provided dozens of death penalty appeals, military leader, said Radley Davis, pristine supplies of water. Medi- emerging in the springs - the aqui- background, I would say the risk Medicine Lake Highlands to be a by BLM. The Pit River tribe and and says an overwhelming num- a member of the Pit River tribe and cine Lake is surrounded by a harsh fers have yet to be affected by the is low. You can't ever eliminate any Traditional Cultural District. In other environmentalists believe ber show “staggering incompe- vice chair of the Native Coalition landscape sculpted by centuries of state's five-year drought. Every risk, but we're making sure the order to access the red-hot geother- correspondence between the BLM tence” in the criminal justice sys- for Medicine Lake Highlands De- eruptions and lava flows.Beneath year, Curry said, about 1.2 cubic company is very diligent, even mal fluid, the fracking process and Calpine indicates a likely new tem. fense. "Hearing about the long life plan to have as many as five pow- Police rarely gather evidence, he he lived, the blessings he had, it er plants. They doubt anyone can said, instead relying on witnesses who may be bribed or intimidated. was one of the stories about Med- claim the fracking process is safe, Some defendants are tried in a lan- icine Lake and its sacredness that noting that too little is understood guage they do not speak, and some really made me want to do some- about the water systems beneath say they were tortured into con- thing to protect it," Davis said. The the volcano. But, BLM officials fessing. Poor defendants are rep- worst-case scenario is the hydrof- said they would examine Curry's resented by public defence law- luoric acid, the most likely frack- study if a new plan were to be sub- yers, typically paid 10-14,000 ru- ing chemical, would mix with the mitted. "People from all over the pees ($100-$140) a month. They shallow groundwater and acidify world come here because they often don't show up. Naval officer the water flowing to California's know the spiritual water can heal, Zulfiqar Ali Khan was hanged af- people and kill the fisheries.Over and I would hate for my grandchil- ter being convicted of a double nearly three decades of lawsuits, dren not to be able to experience murder 16 years ago. demonstrations, and public aware- The Pit River it," said tribal elder Jessica Jim. His lawyers said he was defending ness campaigns, the Pit River peo- people have been "[The] Creator made Medicine himself during a robbery. His ple and their allies have been fight- Lake for the people, not for [BLM] court-appointed lawyer did not fighting to save meet him once outside of court, ing plans to build geothermal pow- - and definitely not for geother- present evidence in his defence or er plants in the area.On July 20, their sacred mal," Jim said. Morning Star Gali, properly challenge witness state- they scored an important legal vic- Medicine Lake the Pit River tribe's tribal heritage ments, said legal aid group Justice tory when a federal appeals court and preservation officer, echoed Project Pakistan. ruled they had the right to chal- [Marc Dadigan/Al Jim's concerns. “Poverty did not allow us to lenge 26 of the land leases that the "They're fast-tracking these hire a private lawyer at any stage,” US Bureau of Land Management Jazeera] 'green energy' projects, but they're said Khan's brother Abdul (BLM) had provided to the not sustainable within our tribal Qayyum, a low-paid clerk. Calpine Corporation, without trib- ways," she said. “I cannot forget the moment I al consultation. These leases had "When sacred sites are de- received the body of my brother... effectively authorised Calpine to stroyed, it's usually through indus- I will take the sense of loss and conduct test drilling and research trial practises that hurt everyone." helplessness to my grave.” geothermal development in the Al Jazeera This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. TUESDAY . JULY 28, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES Disguise: Cash-only transactions and the US sto ck futures slum p after need to lessen them Chin a m arket sello ff resum es Coming as a surprise, despite nu- laundering and tax evasion prac- merous laws against tax avoidance, tices by SMEs. .S. stock index futures fell the United Kingdom government There are thousands of businesses sharply on Monday on con is still relatively lenient on small being run by members of different cerns about China's slow- and medium size enterprises ethnic groups across the country, U ing growth in the wake of the big- (SMEs) when it comes to tax eva- where customers have to face a lot gest drop in Shanghai shares in sion and VAT fraud. It is no secret of inconvenience in terms of find- eight years. that a vast majority of SMEs in ing an ATM and taking cash out Chinese shares tumbled more the UK, especially those owned before buying goods from such re- than 8 percent as an unprecedented by ethnic minorities, are operated tailers. government rescue plan to prop as ‘cash only’ merchants and hence In this age of plastic and digi- up valuations abruptly ran out of likely to be innovative with their tal money, insistence on cash only steam, raising doubts about the accounts to optimise tax benefits. as a mode of payment by such re- viability of Beijing's efforts to There are numerous otherwise tailers has a strong tax-evading mo- stave off a deeper crash. Commod- very successful retailers and food tive. Not only is it inconvenient ity prices resumed their downward outlets (like halal meat shops, res- and more expensive for custom- spiral with the broader Thomson taurants, ice cream parlours, bak- ers, it also incurs a bigger loss to Reuters CRB commodities index ers and confectioners) that accept the exchequer in terms of VAT (.TRJCRB) hitting its lowest in six only cash as a means of payment. fraud and tax evasion. years and oil prices hitting a four- The likes of Afters – a chain of ice Tax evasion occurs when month low. Chinese ADRs were cream parlours in London – does someone carrying on a trade or run- set for a rough start with Alibaba not accept credit and debit cards ning a business does not pay tax (BABA.N), Baozun (BZUN.O) and in fact displays cash-only on some or all of their profits in- and Sohu.com (SOHU.O) off be- signs in a number of their outlets. cluding keeping business ‘off the tween 2 percent and 5 percent. The There have been instances where books’ by accepting or paying S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted their Afters evicted customers from cash. A case in point is a restau- largest weekly drops since March their premises even for enquiring rant located in the Seven Kings area on Friday as slowing global growth why they do not accept plastics of East London. As a cash-only dragged commodity-related stocks as a means of payment. There have restaurant, it has a privately owned lower. Earnings season continues been numerous claims that huge ATM on its premises. Customers with big oil, social media stocks amount of undeclared cash is trans- are asked to take cash out of the and pharma companies scheduled ferred abroad by migrant commu- ATM (which incurs a transaction to report this week. Second-quar- nities usually to buy properties in fee of £1.60). This means a meal ter S&P 500 earnings have been their countries of origin. While a that otherwise may cost £10 actu- mixed, with 74 percent of compa- welcome source of foreign remit- ally cost £11.60 – an increment of nies beating analysts' profit expec- tances by the home countries, cash 10.6% over the menu price. As the tations but just 52 percent sur- economy continues to be one of customers pay cash, the restaurant passing revenue expectations, ac- the hardest issues for tax agencies owner can easily disguise the cording to Thomson Reuters data. worldwide. Realising the possible transaction and not report (or at Adding to the concerns regarding link between tax evasion and ter- least underreport) the sale to the lukewarm earnings, the S&P 500 rorism financing, European Union tax authorities. For every £10 un- is relatively expensive, trading at adopted a tougher law in May reported sale, the government loses 16.9 times forward 12 months' 2015. According to the newly £2. Furthermore, the loss to the earnings, above the 10-year median pected to have risen 0.4 percent in (TEVA.N) shares jumped 14.2 (AGN.N) generic drugs business Allegran was up 10.3 percent at adopted fourth anti-money laun- tax authorities will be even higher of 14.7 times, according to dering directive (AMLD), the ul- if the business actually reports less June at 10:30 a.m. ET. percent to $70.60 in premarket trad- for $40.5 billion, giving up on its $340 while Mylan fell 11.8 per- StarMine data with only a handful Teva Pharmaceutical's ing after it agreed to buy Allergan bid to buy Mylan (MYL.O). cent to $58.08. timate owners of companies will profit and hence pays less than its of stocks fuelling recent highs. In- have to be listed in central regis- actual liability of corporate profit vestors are also keeping a sharp ters in EU countries, open both to tax. Those who believe that busi- eye on economic data ahead of this the authorities and to people with ness owners are the only benefi- week's U.S. Federal Reserve's two- UK economic a “legitimate interest”, such as in- ciaries in this scenario are at best day meeting, the last before Sep- Iran seeks $ 8 b In dian vestigative journalists. This new naïve. According to Timur Kuran, tember, which still looms as the growth AMLD aims to step up the fight a renowned economist at Duke first possibility for an interest rate against tax crimes and terrorist fi- University, religious scholars also increase. Data expected today in- figures to nancing by making it easier to trace indirectly benefit from this type cludes numbers for non-defense in vestm en ts; w an ts transfers of funds. Against the of sin activities. There is a poten- capital goods orders, excluding air- backdrop of such developments, tial misuse and abuse of charity craft at 8:30 a.m. ET (1230 GMT) IGNITE it is surprising that the UK gov- money, especially if it is not prop- and a closely watched proxy for ernment remains one of the most erly regulated. business spending plans is ex- expeditio us decisio n INTEREST lenient regimes on anti-money (The Express Tribune) RATE DEBATE NEW DELHI: Asking India to take vey is that it should translate into tries. Although India and Iran orig- advantage of the period ahead of action and we should not waste inally agreed to develop the project lifting of sanctions against it, Iran our time in cheap negotiations. We in 2003, both nations failed to make GDP es t im a t e fr o m t he Mo dern in ven to ry has invited Indian investments of need to move forward. "Iran is a much progress on this front due to ONS is exp ect ed t o s ho w about USD 8 billion in infrastruc- reliable partner for the business. It Western sanctions on Iran linked t he eco n o m y exp a n d ed ture projects there without wast- used to be so for a long time (be- to its controversial nuclear b y 0 .7% in t he s eco n d ing time in "cheap negotiations". fore sanctions) and the sentiments programme.Chabahar port will al- quarter of this year Asserting that Iran has been a "re- and attitude especially towards low India easier access not only to m an agem en t liable partner", Iranian Ambassa- India is positive... India investing Afghanistan but also to Central dor here Gholamreza Ansari said in Iran is obvious fruitful business Asia -- an energy-rich region that is India should take advantage of the for Indians," the envoy said. He very appealing to energy-starved time before the western countries also said Modi government's fo- India -- by bypassing Pakistan. In- start making their investments af- cus is on connectivity which coin- dicating that the West-imposed ter lifting of sanctions in the next cides with Iran's government poli- sanctions will be lifted in next 3-5 3-5 months. "India has always cy and therefore Iran has asked months, pursuant to a nuclear deal been there even during the diffi- India to get into major projects like between Iran and Western countries cult time of sanctions. They building strategic ports like Cha- reached earlier this month, Ansari should take advantage of their pres- bahar, constructing big highways said all big European countries like ence on the ground. Otherwise it and railroads. The two countries Germany, France and others would A rise in sterling against other will be a lost opportunity," Ansari reached an agreement in May this seize on the opportunity to invest big currencies has made UK told PTI in an interview. During year to develop the Chabahar port in Iran and asked India to take ad- goods more expensive overseas his meeting with Prime Minister in Southeast Iran. India's Shipping vantage of the "right time" now. The and has led to manufacturers Narendra Modi in Ufa, Russia, Minister Nitin Gadkari and his Ira- envoy also said that many Indian reporting a drop in exports. earlier this month on the sidelines nian counterpart Abbas Ahmad companies have expressed business of the SCO ( Shanghai Coopera- Akhoundi signed a USD 85 mil- interest in various fields and nego- tion Organisation) Summit, Irani- lion deal for India to lease two ex- tiations going on in different fields. The latest snapshot of economic an President Hassan Rouhani had isting berths at the port and use India has maintained a trade rela- growth this week will heat up the debate about when the Bank of offered India a bigger role in its stra- them as multi-purpose cargo ter- tion with Iran despite the sanctions, England will raise UK interest rates tegic infrastructure projects includ- minals. Under the new proposal, especially in terms of crude oil im- for the first time since the depths ing ports, railroads and highways India can help build second and ports. As per the industry esti- of financial crisis. Economists pre- and sought investments to the tune third terminals at the port as well mates, India has been Iran's second dict official figures on Tuesday will of USD eight billion, Ansari said. as railway connections into the rest biggest oil customer after China. show GDP growth bounced back "Prime Minister Modi was very of Iran. The project is expected to Iranian oil has been imported by in the second quarter after a new- positive. People here are very pos- increase trade and economic en- private as well as public sector re- year slowdown. Alongside fading itive. But what I am trying to con- gagement between the two coun- finers in India. worries about the Greek debt cri- sis and signs of rising living stan- dards, any such recovery in head- line growth could fan expectations W h e re n u m be r cru n ch in g co m pu te rs can h e lp. CREATIVE COMMON S Japan’s German business confidence that the Bank’s policymakers are readying to raise interest rates, perhaps even before the end of the KARACHI: In my previous arti- professors did was to invent math- ule? Or is it okay to buy 6,240 economy UP AS GREECE FEARS EASE year. The data is expected to show cle, I had asserted that Pakistani ematics that I can use to answer cotton bales now – an entire year’s the economy expanded by 0.7% manufacturers produce simple and the question – How many ciga- supply for a typical spinning mill? shrank last between April and June, according commodity-like products and thus rettes I should buy and when? Or will the spinner save more mon- German business confidence rose Brzeski said the data was good news to the consensus forecast in a Re- condemn themselves to very in- Should I rush to the nearest shop ey by buying 17 bales every day? quarter, top slightly in July, reflecting relief in for Germany's export-driven uters poll. That would be close to tense competition and thin profit and buy a single stick, every time I Or any number of permutations in Europe's biggest economy about economy, writing that "even if the the pace of growth at the end of margins. Unlike value added prod- want to smoke? Teenagers prefer a between. This tussle has always forecaster says the easing of the Greece debt cri- doses has been reduced somewhat, last year and markedly higher than uct manufacturers, their raw ma- lot size of exactly one cigarette. Or been between temptations to hoard sis, the Ifo economic institute said the German economy is still on ste- first-quarter growth of 0.4%. The terial procurement consumes up to should I buy a packet every day, a when the costs may escalate ver- The Japanese economy likely con- Monday. Ifo's closely watched roids". Looking ahead, however, he latest official figures showed the 70% of their sales revenues. With carton every week or 4 cartons ev- sus the cost of capital tied into in- tracted last quarter, dragged down business climate index rose to 108 pointed to risks, including "the pace of economic growth halved such high proportion of value tied ery month? I have always preferred ventories. The lot sizing is meant by weak consumer spending and a points, the first increase in three never-ending Greek crisis, which in the first quarter of 2015. Photo- into their inventories, money can the latter as it addresses my inse- to solve exactly this problem. The slump in exports, according to a months, from a revised 107.5 despite latest positive develop- graph: Guardian Graphic/ONS The often be lost in inventories; to an curities well. The lot sizing algo- problem is further complicated by top forecaster. The world’s third- points in June, beating analysts' ments is still far from being solved GDP estimate from the Office for extent, where only 3% higher cost rithm clearly thinks otherwise. Af- the consequences of hypothetical biggest economy may have shrank expectations, the institute said. and could re-escalate quickly at al- National Statistics will garner even of inventories can decrease profit- ter patiently feeding in the data into buying decisions taken previous- as much as an annualized 2.5 per- "Forget about Greece? This is at most any time". He also said this cent, said Yoshiki Shinke, at Dai- more attention than usual given ability by more than 20%. I had the software; minutiae such as the ly. They tend to alter the remain- least how German businesses year Germany's trade-reliant recent comments by the Bank gov- urged the commodity type manu- price of cigarettes, my daily intake, ing buying decisions. If you’re ichi Life Research Institute. The seem to look at Greek turbulences economy could be impacted by median estimate of 25 economists ernor, Mark Carney, that a hike in facturers to combat procurement the driving distance of retail outlet buying 240 bales tomorrow, then of the last weeks, judging from the "longer-than-expected periods of borrowing costs may be “moving surveyed July 9-22 by Bloomberg latest Ifo numbers," wrote Carsten weakness of the US and the Chi- frauds by using electronic weigh- from my residence, my income, for the rest of your buying deci- is for 0.8 percent growth after the closer” after more than six years ing scales and connecting them with duration of the trip to the shop, sions, you can buy no more than 3.9 percent expansion in the first Brzeski, chief economist at ING- nese economy". Berenberg Bank's of record low interest rates at computerised vendor payment the fuel price, the current interest 6,000. For our spinning mills cot- quarter. “There is no doubt Japan’s DiBa. "In the eyes of German busi- Holger Schmieding wrote that "Ger- 0.5%. James Knightley, senior systems such as the one offered rate and even the cost of my cup- ton buying decisions, there are ex- economy is in a soft patch,” said nesses, the external tailwinds, man businesses, who tend to react economist at ING, is expecting a by modern ERP software. Most board, where I hoard them. The lot actly 132,860 permutations or Shinke, the only economist to stemming from low energy prices sensitively to any global distur- strong rebound from the sluggish ERP software has another clever sizing algorithm recommended that ways in which the 6,240 bales can make the Japan Center for Eco- and a weak euro, clearly outweigh bance, are shrugging off the Greek opening months of 2015. “We fore- trick up its sleeve. It reduces in- I could save a few hundred rupees be ordered to cover for one year of nomic Research’s top-five list of any downside risk from the Greek noise" with the surprise rise in busi- cast 0.7%, which is above trend ventory costs and has dramatic by buying 3 packs and 11 sticks operations. The beauty of lot siz- forecasters for the past six years. crisis on the German economy." ness confidence. "While business and is likely to keep the relatively effect on improving the profit mar- every 4th day in January with oth- ing (if application of brute force “The question isn’t whether the After months of crisis talks and confidence is not quite back to its hawkish rhetoric coming out of the gins. Like most things in manufac- er befuddling buying schedules for by computers can be termed as economy contracted but how deep fears Greece would crash out of recent cyclical peak of 108.5 in Bank of England,” he said. Recent turing, it’s rather insipidly named remaining months. I found these such) is to systematically find ev- the contraction was.” The warn- the euro common currency, April, it is comfortably above the business surveys have suggested as lot sizing. But it can save you computer recommendations incred- ery single hypothetical buying de- ing highlights growing caution eurozone ministers and Athens long-run average of 101.4," he wrote. household spending remains the millions. Inventing the mathemat- ulous and dismissed them. The cision, project its impacts on fu- about resilience of Japan’s recov- have agreed to resume talks for a "Taken at face value, it points to main engine of growth despite the ics for lot sizing was groundbreak- manufacturing industry can’t afford ture buying decisions and to de- ery, with industrial production third EU-IMF bailout. "The recent above-trend growth for Germany government’s long-standing vow to ing work, performed by two ge- to be dismissive. Their billions can termine the ordering cost as well dropping in three of the four easing of the Greece situation con- based on buoyant domestic demand rebalance the economy towards niuses – Dr Harvey Wagner, a be tied down in unused inventories as the holding cost of every deci- months through May, and exports tributed to stronger sentiment in as well as some pick-up in exports." more manufacturing and exports. falling in the second quarter the the German economy," Ifo presi- The German bank Bayerische mathematician from North Caroli- that sit inside large warehouses, sion. To cut it short, only 1 out of most since late 2012, according to A rise in sterling against other big na University and Dr Thomas built on expensive land. They pay 132,860 possible decisions, has Bank of Japan data. The weakness dent Hans-Werner Sinn said in a Landesbank said that, aside from currencies has made UK goods Within, a Princeton economist a huge cost of capital to acquire the least cost. Impressively, the won’t persist this quarter, Gover- statement. "Assessments of the relief over Greece, German business more expensive overseas and has with tenures at Berkley and Wes- these inventories. Typically, much Lot sizing software determines it nor Haruhiko Kuroda said on July current business situation im- may also have reacted to the land- led a drop in exports, according to leyan. Both toiled away to find the more than the interest rate. They within seconds. It would seem that 15, predicting a moderate recov- proved significantly after last mark agreement reached between manufacturers. Chris Hare, econ- notoriously elusive solution. They also pay for its insurance; they if you are a manufacturer and you ery will continue. The strength of month's setback. Business expec- major powers and Iran to curb the omist at Investec, expects that to succeeded in 1958 except that it spend money in building these stor- take raw material buying decisions the rebound will be “critical” to tations were also somewhat more Islamic republic's nuclear be reflected in the latest GDP fig- wasn’t until the 1990s that com- age facilities and pay their staff to on daily basis, then it’s perhaps judge whether the central bank’s optimistic after declining for three programme in return for sanctions ures with manufacturing and the puting power was cheaper and watch over it. Their operations can best to buy a lot sizing software, upbeat view on the economy will consecutive months." The index is relief. "The agreement in the Iran construction sector shrinking in ubiquitous enough to allow for its grind to a halt, costing them mil- tweak it to perfection and then al- prevail, said Shinke. The Cabinet based on survey responses from nuclear dispute, which has signifi- the second quarter. But oil and gas widespread application in the man- lions in case a critical raw material ways do what the computer tells Office will release the second-quar- some 7,000 companies in manu- cantly improved the export pros- production were likely to have ufacturing industry. The professors runs out of stock. Ordering raw you to do. ter gross domestic product figures facturing, construction, wholesal- pects of German industry in the re- joined the services sector in help- had performed their seminal work, materials in just the right quantity Your deference to both professors on Aug. 17. Shinke isn’t alone in ing and retailing. They are asked gion, fell within the survey period," ing push up growth. happily one can assume, on a com- is tightrope walking. A well and your humility for your lot siz- sounding caution. Economists at to give their assessments of the it said in a research note. “Services output should do puter at Berkley which was the tweaked lot sizing software can ing software may save you mil- JPMorgan Chase & Co., Barclays current business environment and Jennifer McKeown, senior Eu- most of the legwork,” said Hare. size of a basketball court. I have provide the least cost solution to lions in your inventory costs; al- Plc and Deutsche Bank AG are their outlook for the next six ropean economist at Capital Eco- “The GDP print is likely to point been a smoker since my late teens. bedeviling questions. How many beit unhelpful if you’re a smoker. among those who see a second- months. The sub-index measuring nomics, said she saw "positive to a two speed economy, with ser- I crave cigarettes and being with- tankers of diesel should be ordered The writer is an entrepreneur who quarter contraction, with BNP current business in July rose to signs" from fresh German and Eu- vices buoyed by solid domestic Paribas SA estimating the economy demand, while manufacturers suf- out them is a harrowing thought. for the factory’s power plant and has worked in Bangladesh’s gar- may have shrank more than 1 per- 113.9 points, while the outlook ropean data but cautioned that "the So I hoard them. What the two what should be their delivery sched- ment sector. cent. sub-index was up to 102.4 points. recovery remains very fragile". fer from the strong pound.” This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. TUESDAY . JULY 28, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES How Bajrangi Bhaijaan brought peace I am very The to the LoC and solved the Kashmir issue simple proud of my pleasures children: of life Uma Thurman

I did not want to watch Bajrangi Lots of rogues make movies. But Salman Khan is a rogue who’s been trying to insinuate himself Bhaijaan. Why? How about drunk into your goodwill through his movies. Thuggish but loveable Chulbul Pandey in Dabangg. The actor drives over four people sleep- RAW agent in Ek Tha Tiger. The do-gooder ex-army officer in Jai Ho. ing on a pavement one night and allegedly pays his driver to take the blame? When he gets convict- ed 13 years later, half of Bolly- wood descends on him to pay their In R. Balki's next, Amitabh, Jaya “condolences”. Because, of course, the right to personal tragedy be- longs to Salman Khan, film star, Bachchan will play themselves not an anonymous man sleeping on a footpath. Within days, the sentence is Nadia will soon visit India to suspended. He is back on a shoot. model at the Shan-i-Pakistan The shoot turns into a blockbust- exhibition. PHOTO: FILE er. Happy ending. Lots of rogues make movies. Actress Uma Thurman is "madly my children and very proud of KARACHI: Pakistan’s very own But Salman Khan is a rogue who’s supermodel Nadia Hussain been trying to insinuate himself into in love" with her children and is them. I think they conduct them- "very proud" of the way "they selves with a lot of dignity and re- appears to be riding high on the your goodwill through his movies. success of her namesake beauty Thuggish but loveable Chulbul conduct themselves." spect for others. It's all a parent The 45-year-old, who has could dream of,` femalefirst.co.uk salon, launched in Karachi last year. Pandey in Dabangg. The RAW Now, Nadia is gearing up for a visit agent in Ek Tha Tiger. The do-good- daughter Maya, 16, and son Levon, quoted Thurman as saying. 13, with ex-husband Ethan Hawke, Asked about the similarities to India in September, which she’s er ex-army officer in Jai Ho. thrilled about. “The Shan-i- Also read: If there's a premiere as well as three-year-old daughter between her and her eldest daugh- Luna with former partner Arpad ter, who stunned onlookers at the Pakistan exhibition is going take for Bajrangi Bhaijaan I'll visit Pa- place in India and I’ve been kistan: Salman Khan Busson, admits is "very proud" of 2015 CFDA Awards in New York the way "they conduct them- City, she joked: "Well, she never approached to model for it. Mostly characters who belong Besides, I will also be allotted a to the state or security apparatus, selves." left the room at the hospital, so "I'm madly in love with all of they didn't switch her!" space on the exhibition floor.” that is, on the side of the angels. As for her salon, she says, Slightly brash at times, maybe, “The business is going fine and slightly gullible, but dil ka accha. steady, I would say.” She adds, Men on a bull-headed pursuit of “I’ve employed the very best of grand old things like honour, de- Is Bebo listening? Saif social media marketing tools to let cency, truth. One look at those gym everyone know about it. The salon fresh shoulders, and you know is fond of another woman has gained immense popularity.” you can lean on them. The Nadia Hussain Salon is But I did watch Bajrangi located at the heart of Karachi’s Bhaijaan out of interest in how he posh Clifton locality, offering a single-handedly ends conflict be- range of services to its customers. tween India and Pakistan and sorts “I’m planning on expanding out the Kashmir question while Bollywood's golden couple, Am- of the best in the film: "It's just a and Kareena Kapoor-Khan as his our operations too,” said Nadia. he’s at it. itabh and Jaya Bachchan, are set two-day shoot but this cameo is corporate wife. In the film, "the “I’ve been approached to take the Simple but adorable Pavan, to make their return as a couple on not just significant to the plot but Bachchans will not play Arjun or salon to Lahore, but am yet to also called Bajrangi, takes time off the silver screen. In R. Balki's un- also undoubtedly one of the film's Kareena's parents. Nor are they figure out some feasibility issues. from japes in Kurukshetra to re- The expansion will be done in a turn a mute Pakistani girl to her titled next film, the Bachchans will greatest highlights." The hype is their mentors or advisors. Amitji star as themselves in a cameo ap- justified, especially since the se- and Jayaji are playing themselves proper manner whenever it may family in Pakistan occupied Kash- be.” The aim is to open up a branch mir. On the way, he crosses the pearance set in their own home, niors Bachchans were last seen to- in the film, a superstar couple. And in a popular location of the walled International Border without a reported Mumbai Mirror. But this gether in Karan Johar's Kabhi they will be filmed in their own city. “Possibly MM Alam Road,” visa, charms the Pakistan army and cameo won't be a blink-and-miss Khushie Kabhi Gham (2001). R. Juhu home, Jalsa," the source add- hints Nadia. teaches everyone a thing or two appearance. According to a source, Balki's rom-com also stars Arjun ed. The film is said to begin pro- Read: Rocking the red carpet: about the Line of Control. All kinds the Bachchans' scene will be one Kapoor as a stay-at-home husband duction next year. Nadia Hussain goes regal in black of syncretism going on here, but Saif Ali Khan, who will again be watched her from being a relative- But while the salon has been Bajrangi Bhaijaan has been hailed seen onscreen with Katrina Kaif ly new actor in 'Race' to becoming receiving soaring business, Nadia’s the most for its cross-border mes- in "Phantom", said he is very fond one of the biggest stars in the coun- clothing line NHPret has faltered. sage of peace. This is good news. of his co-star and that any person try, working very hard and becom- “My clothes have suffered a bit Bollywood movies haven’t exact- Shraddha all set to rock on would be lucky to have her as a ing an amazing personality on seeing how I’m unable to ly been known for cross-border girlfriend, fiancee or more. "I think screen. It's always nice to spend concentrate on them as much,” she messages of peace. Actor Shraddha Kapoor’s sooth- tion classes to fine-tune her voice Katrina is one of the most lovely time with her. She is extremely re- said. The model-actor- They are thick with the same ing voice in songs like Galliyan and for the film. “I’ll be recording with girls I've worked with. And any- laxed and is someone who I've en- entrepreneur is most often spotted sort of hero, pursuing truth and the recent Bezubaan Phir Se has Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and I hope body would be lucky to have her joyed talking to and working with. either at her salon or out and about honour with time enough to stop been well appreciated by listeners that while recording, they are just as girlfriend, fiancee or in the fu- I think we had an easy equation, " with her three children. “They [my at the gym on the way. It might and now she hopes to please tal- smiling. I’m just hoping tha they ture something more," he told re- he said. Saif is returning to action children] are currently on summer have something to do with Sunny ented musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan- are happy with my voice.” Shrad- porters at the trailer launch of their two years after "Bullet Raja" and break so I try to be home as much Deol’s habit of starring in them. Loy with her singing skills in Rock dha will be paired opposite actor- upcoming action film directed by according to him, it is a dream sit- as I can these days,” shared Nadia. Last time he crossed the border, on 2. “I just enjoy singing and I’m singer-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar in Kabir Khan and produced by Sa- uation to feature in a film like She was recently offered roles in he took on the Pakistan army with not professionally trained. But I the film. About her experience of jid Nadiadwala Saif, who also did "Phantom". "I love this kind of popular Eid dramas and films, but one hand-pump (Gadar: Ek Prem just love singing. And I’m hoping working and singing with him, she "Race" with Katrina, termed her: movies. To get a chance to work has had to turn some of them down Katha, 2001). There is also the JP that with these classes my singing said: “It was a great experience. to work with Farhan Akhtar and "One of the most beautiful and big- with Kabir and having Sajid as pro- on account of her busy schedule. Dutta brand of films, Border improves further,” said Shraddha, This is the first time I’ve rehearsed finally I’m getting the opportuni- gest stars in Bollywood." "I've ducer has given me a dream situa- “Nothing is solid for now,” she (1997) and LoC Kargil (2003), who is undergoing voice modula- with him. I have been very excited ty to work with him.” known Katrina for a while. I've tion." said. which trade in highly coloured ac- counts of border wars, centred on the Indian soldier. Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor on Bajrangi Beckhams among guests to Guy Ritchie’s wedding Bhaijaan's poster. Salman Khan and Sridevi’s daughter to Kareena Kapoor on Bajrangi Bhaijaan's poster. Perhaps because Singer-turned-fashion designer Vic- and wife Trudie Styler, actress of the armed insurgency in Kash- toria Beckham and husband and Gwyneth Paltrow and producer enter Bollywood? mir, the Kargil war and the terror former footballer David Beckham Matthew Vaughn are also expect- attack on Parliament, the 1990s will be among the guests to cele- ed. `The guest list is jaw-drop- and early 2000s saw the rise of an brate film director Guy Ritchie and ping. It's like the Oscars. If even angry, jingoistic Bollywood. Paki- model Jacqui Ainsley's wedding. half of them come, it will be the stan must be cast as the enemy, Ritchie, who is marrying Ain- party of the year. There are mar- and Pakistanis in the films must sley later this week and hosting a quees being set up in the gardens be made to recognise the moral and lavish party at his home, has in- and food by Jamie's chefs. It's go- physical superiority of Indians, vited guests to the couple's coun- ing to be amazing. Guy is well con- embodied by the avenging heroes try pad, Ashcombe House in Wilt- nected and liked, so it's no surprise of Bollywood. The land across the shire, where English celebrity chef there are so many people invited border must be an upside down Jamie Oliver is overseeing the food to his wedding,` said a source. world, where all the values of this arrangement. Ritchie, who was earlier mar- side are inverted. In Indian cine- The `Sherlock Holmes: A ried to singer Madonna, proposed ma, Kashmir has become a a rav- Game of Shadows` director has to Ainsley in 2012. They have aged paradise or a picturesque back- also invited star couples Brad Pitt three children - Rafael, Rivka and drop for the heroism of the armed George and Amal Clooney, reports dailymail.co.uk. Singer-actor Sting forces Shaped by this conflict, and Angelina Jolie as well as Levi. Kashmir, once the destination for Indian pleasure seekers, became a ravaged paradise -- for Indian tour- ists, that is. The newly married Kylie Jenner KEEPS THINGS PRIVATE After seeing Abhishek Bachchan, From the recent batch, Tiger couple in Roja (1992) go to the Kareena Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor Shroff, Jackie Shroff’s son, made Valley looking for the lakes and eality TV star Kylie Jenner says "no one and alike, we know a lot of his Bollywood debut with chinar groves where lovers of ear- knows what goes on" in her day-to-day life yesteryear’s superstars have Heropanti in 2014, that received lier decades had danced. They get Rand she only shows people what she wants passed on their incredible genes to mixed reviews from the critics. a nasty surprise instead. Or else, them to see. The 17-year-old, who celebrated high the coming generation. Living up This year, Govinda’s daughter it becomes a picturesque backdrop school graduation at an extravagant bash hosted to their ancestors legacy, it seems Narmadaa launched herself with for the heroism of the armed forc- by her mother Kris Jenner on Thursday, felt obli- like Sridevi and Boney Kapoor’s the screen name of Tina Ahuja. She es. It’s where Hrithik Roshan goes gated to share pictures and video footage from the elder daughter, Jhanvi, is all set to was seen in Second Hand to prove himself and win back the event on social media. follow suit. According to a report Husband, that apparently didn’t girl in Lakshya (2004). Years of This was to make it clear that rumours that she in Filmfare, the Bollywood’s do well at the box office. civilian deaths, reports of human quit school last year weren't true, reports insiders, who recently saw the star Apart from them, Sunil rights violations by the army are femalefirst.co.uk. Kylie wrote on Twitter: "That's kid dancing off like Hawa Hawaii Shetty’s daughter, Athiya, is set not allowed into this frame. Mis- what's wrong with today. If you don't show or at a party, have highly acclaimed to make her debut with Salman sion Kashmir (2000) comes close. 'prove' to social media that you've done something, Jhanvi’s talent. Khan’s production Hero. But the army officer who goes out it's like it never happened! "My reality is.. I only The report further states that With the younger lot of talent hunting terrorists, and kills the show people what I want them to see. No one sources close to Sridevi’s family flocking Bollywood, it won’t be young hero’s parents, is redeemed knows what goes on in my (life) day to day but me members are already awestruck by surprising to see Jhanvi on the silver in the end. and who I share my moments with." her prowess. screen in the near future. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. 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LOS ANGELES: Michelle Obama welcomed thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities to the Special Olympic World Games here on Saturday during a festive opening ceremony filled with cheers, songs and praise for their courage and determination. “My husband and I, we are so proud of you, so incredibly proud of you, and we love you all from the bot- tom of our hearts,” the first lady said. She said the athletes were an example to the millions of people watching the event on television. She was introduced by Special Th e RFU re je cte d alle gatio n s th at Ufa m idfie lde r Frim po n g w as racially abuse d by Spartak Mo sco w su ppo rte rs Olympian Tim Harris, who owns a restaurant in New Mexico that he said serves “breakfast, lunch and hugs!” Mrs Obama “knows the power of a hug,” he said, and A ‘lack o f un derstan din g’ of shared one with the first lady. Ear- lier, President Barack Obama wel- comed the athletes by video. About 6,500 athletes from 165 racism in Russian fo o tball countries streamed into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to cheers and roars. The athletes will UN official reminds authorities that more needs to be done to combat racism following Frimpong's punishment. participate in 25 sports over nine days, ranging from weightlifting to Russian football authorities need Russia but there is certainly a lack the victim and see it from his point ing group. Piara Power, executive the triathlon. LA also hosted the to do more to combat racism and of understanding by officials in of view." During the press confer- director of Football Against Racism Special Olympics in 1972. Ap- have so far failed to fully grasp Russia of what racism is He was ence itself, Boychenko said he be- in Europe, said last year that he be- plause greeted the athletes, from what it means, according to a Unit- subsequently suspended for two lieved the authorities were begin- lieved an African team could walk some 400 in the US contingent to ed Nations official. Racism in the Premier League matches. "I don't ning to recognise there was an is- off the pitch during the World Cup DERBY: Australia captain Michael was no good against India. “As a handful each from smaller coun- 2018 World Cup host nation was think there is a total denial of rac- sue. "I believe the recognition is if they suffered abuse during a game. Clarke’s run of modest scores is batsmen, you go through little tries. It was the largest gathering thrown back into the spotlight on ism in Russia but there is certainly coming," he said. "It's a behavioural The Ghana Football Association not being exacerbated by his patches where things don’t quite of athletes in Los Angeles since the Wednesday when the Russian a lack of understanding by officials problem and a societal problem, in- (GFA) has already reacted angrily longstanding physical problems, click,” added di Venuto. Di Venuto, Football Union (RFU) rejected al- in Russia of what racism is," Yuri deed in Russia there is no clear un- to the Frimpong incident, saying the according to team batting coach however, was confident a big score 1984 Summer Olympics. The Michael di Venuto. The 34-year- from Clarke was just around the groups wore distinctive colours legations that Ufa midfielder Em- Boychenko, who heads the Anti- derstanding of what racism means. player had been suffered to "vile" manuel Frimpong was racially Discrimination Section at the Unit- "It's not black and white and white abuse and that it "beats our imagi- old Clarke is one of the outstanding corner. “He’s not too far away. He but carried no national flags. How- batsmen of his generation, having knows how to go about it and how ever, Special Olympics athletes abused by Spartak Moscow sup- ed Nations Human Rights Office and black only; it's about the issue nation" that the he was penalised. porters. The Ghanaian said he was of the High Commissioner, told of ethnicities, religious affiliation, FIFA announced in May that a new scored over 8,500 Test runs, to get himself back scoring runs. and Olympic gold medallists in- including 28 hundreds, at an You can’t do that in the nets. cluding swimmer Michael Phelps, subjected to monkey chants dur- Reuters after a FIFA press confer- culture, language and so forth." system of match observers would ing a Russian Premier League sea- ence. "The authorities here should More than 200 acts of racism were monitor incidents of racism and dis- average of more than 50. But he You’ve got to do that out in the diver Greg Louganis and skater has compiled just two centuries in middle,” added 41-year-old di Michelle Kwan together carried in son last Friday, where he was sent do more to stop it. "Too often, of- committed by Russian fans be- crimination at 2018 World Cup qual- off after he raised a finger to the ficials in Russia only see the prob- tween 2012 and 2014, according to ifiers, however Russian domestic his last 26 Test innings and hasn’t Venuto, who played nine One-day the Special Olympics flag. A flam- crowd in response. I don't think lem from their point of view. They a recent report by the Sova Center, matches do not fall under the juris- made a fifty at that level since Internationals for Australia but did ing torch carried from Greece was there is a total denial of racism in do not stand inside the shoes of a Moscow-based racism-monitor- diction. (The Guardian) returning on Australia’ recent tour not win a Test cap. Clarke spent used to light the Coliseum’s Olym- of the West Indies. Clarke has had more than 90 minutes batting on pic beacon. The three-hour cere- to cope with a chronic back Saturday, making 44 not out after mony included Special Olympians complaint throughout his career promoting himself to open at every level. Global ambassadors but there are concerns that recent Australia’s second innings at partnered with celebrities onstage hamstring trouble has only made Derby. Having fallen for 16 in the Ko valev do m in an t in Vegas that condition worse. He hasn’t first innings, Clarke had made 19 and TV commentators. There were fireworks and musical performanc- looked his typical elegant self at on Saturday when Derbyshire the crease so far on the Ashes tour wicket-keeper Harvey Hosein es by Avril Lavigne, Stevie Won- Hard-hitting Russian Sergey Kov- defeated Kovalev was making his then finishing him off towards the from the opening bell. And he end- and, with the five-match series level dropped a difficult diving chance. der, Colombian reggaeton artist J alev retained his light-heavyweight first appearance as a headline fight- end of the third. His battle with ed the fight after 2:38 of the third, at 1-1 following his side’s 405-run That reprieve apart, Clarke was Balvin and others. “You are the titles after knocking out challenger er in Las Vegas and produced a Mohammedi at the Mandalay Bay hitting the French boxer with a thrashing of England at Lord’s, rarely troubled and, if not exactly special people of the world,” Won- Nadjib Mohammedi in the third dominant display, flooring his op- hotel was brutally one-sided, Kov- right hand, left hook combination Australia would love to see Clarke fluent, a couple of drives hinted at der told them. “You are the ones round on Saturday night. The un- ponent in the second round and alev landing overhand rights at will which sent him to the canvas. back to his best come the third Test better days ahead.“I’m sure a big that will make a difference every Urged to stand up by Kovalev, at Edgbaston, which starts on score is not too far away,” said di single day. Your courage, your de- Mohammedi rose at the count of nine, but the referee quickly waved Wednesday. Di Venuto said that Venuto. “He’s meticulous in his sire to make the world better by his arms to end the bout. Kovalev was possible given Clarke was preparation. He’s playing well in showing your love ... [and] in the said: "It was an important fight. I suffering from no more than the the nets, he’s preparing well. He way that you carry yourself.” At am happy that I got the victory kind of lean spell which afflicts all just needs a bit of luck.” Clarke the beginning of the show, late- and saved my belt. batsmen at some stage of their has been struggling for runs so far night television talk show host "It was a short show. I called careers. “He seems unrestricted against England this tour with a Jimmy Kimmel thanked the com- him to stand up because I wanted and he hasn’t had a problem since, top score of 38 in four Test petitors and the international to continue." Kovalev wants to so I certainly don’t think that’s any innings. Australia reached 95 for crowd of spectators for coming and hold all four light heavyweight belts reason why he hasn’t been able to one in 24.1 overs when Clarke but does not have a deal in place to get a big score of late,” di Venuto offered a draw, even though there joked about California’s long fight WBC champion Adonis drought, saying he hoped they told Australian media during the was still roughly an hour-and-a- Stevenson of Canada. If people are drawn tour match with half left in the day’s play. Clarke brought water.“That Olympic interested then I am ready for any Derbyshire. batted for 96 minutes and faced 74 flame they’re going to light will fight. I am ready for everyone. He “I thought he looked pretty good balls, including eight fours. The truly burn forever because we may end up having a rematch with in the World Cup final for his 70- only wicket Derbyshire managed don’t have the water to put it out,” Jean Pascal, who fought on the odd. And he looked pretty good on Saturday came when Shaun Kimmel said. Kimmel also praised undercard on Saturday and earned a controversial unanimous points when he couldn’t move when he Marsh, Mitchell’s older brother, the athletes. “You remind me of scored a hundred when his back retired at tea on 30. how deeply lazy a man I am.” The verdict over Yunieski Gonzalez. games were the brainchild of Pres- ident John Kennedy’s sister Eu- nice Kennedy Shriver, who held informal backyard competitions at First ATP Mexico seal record seventh Gold Cup her home before deciding to take the competition international in Mexico reco rd 3-1 w in o ver Jam aica w h o had beco m e th e first Caribbe an team to reach th e fin al. 1968. title fo r Paire Gleneagles ruled out of Sussex Stakes at Goodwood

Glorious Goodwood has been robbed of one of its highlights as Gleneagles bypasses Wednesday's Qatar Sussex Stakes due to unsuit- able ground. Aidan O'Brien's dual 2000 Guineas winner and St James's Palace Stakes hero was supposed to test his mettle against Ben o it Paire en ds lo n g w ait fo r ATP To ur title M exico w ill t a k e o n t he US in a p la y o ff fo r t he r eg io n 's b er t h in t he 20 17 FIFA Co n fed er a t io n s Cup . the older generation for the first by w in n in g o n clay in Sw e de n time, with Freddie Head's Solow, Mexico spoiled Jamaica's first trip played. Despite a fast and inspired attack and took control in the 31st Golden Ball Award as the top play- a winner at both the Dubai Carni- to the CONCACAF Gold Cup start by the Jamaicans, Mexico minute where Guardado took a er. Jamaica defensive miscues by val and Royal Ascot, his main ad- Benoit Paire claimed the first ATP crossed the finishing line by Final with a dominant 3-1 triumph quickly turned the tide and got cross and finished with a beautiful Michael Hector led to the next two versary. However, the course was Tour title of his career by beating serving out to 15 against the world that gave them a record seventh goals from Andres Guardado, Jesus left-footed volley into the upper goals from Mexico. hit by 18 millimetres of rain yes- Cup title. Jamaica had become the Corona and Oribe Peralta in the vic- right corner. In the 47th minute, Corona took terday leaving the ground on the clay court specialist Tommy No 21 – firing down an ace on Robredo in straight sets to win the match point. first Caribbean team to reach the tory. Mexico will now play the US It was his sixth goal of the tourna- the ball from Hector and finished round course good to soft.. Cool- final, but El Tri stole the storyline on October 9 in a playoff for the ment, one less than Clint Demp- it himself. In the 61st minute, Hec- more spokesman Kevin Buckley final of the Skistar Swedish Open During his run to the title, Paire in Bastad. defeated four higher-ranked at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial region's berth in the 2017 FIFA sey of the US, who took the tour- tor missed a chance to clear from said: "Gleneagles is 100%, but he Field by winning their third Cup Confederations Cup. Against Ja- nament's Golden Boot Award. in front of the goal and that led to hasn't been declared due to the The world No 62 from France players including top seed David championship from the last four maica, Mexico weathered an early Guardado won the tournament's Peralta's score. present going at Goodwood." won 7-6 (9-7) 6-3 in 95 minutes to Goffin of Belgium and defending Richard Hannon's Night Of end his long wait for a tournament champion Pablo Cuevas of Thunder, last year's 2000 Guineas victory. Karim Benzema to Score Uruguay. His victory will now winner, is in opposition, but was and Real Madrid to Win in 90 move him into the world’s top 30 Tour de France: Where Chris Froome secured overall victory some way behind Solow at Ascot. Mins9/4 Bet nowBet £5 get £20 when the latest rankings are Connections will be hoping slow- free Paire, a two-time loser in ATP published on Monday. Chris Froome won the Tour de Team Sky planned their race to er ground helps him close the gap. finals, won a tense first set in Paire said: "I wanted to try to France for the second time in his perfection. They researched the Peter Chapple-Hyam's Arod is which the No 2 seeded Spaniard play my game all the time. I told career after safely finishing Sun- route extensively, identified its day’s 21st stage into Paris. various challenges, picked a squad progressing this season and was twice held set points in the tie- myself ‘It's windy today but I have impressive in the Summer Mile. The Team Sky rider led the capable of overcoming them and break – one of these on his own to stay focused and to be race from stage eight and eventual- devised a strategy that rivals teams This is a step back into Group One serve at 6-5. aggressive like I was during the company, though, and he was be- ly triumphed by 1min 12sec from ultimately couldn't match. hind Night Of Thunder in the Lock- The 26-year-old Paire took entire tournament’. runner-up Nairo Quintana. Here, The first week was littered inge earlier in the season. advantage by taking the opener on "That's why I think I won we pick out the key moments in with classics-style stages full of The ground will suit Roger his first set point before holding today. I wanted the title a lot." which the yellow jersey was hazards, so Froome was surround- Varian's Belardo, winner of last his nerve in the second. Robredo, 33, had gone into the won… Before the race started: ed by specialists who could cope season's Dewhurst but only light- The only break of serve in the match as the clear favourite having Preparation, strategy and squad se- with crosswinds and cobbles, such ly raced this campaign due to the entire match arrived in the sixth won 11 of his 12 ATP career titles lection Froome was surrounded by ed to the Tour's route Team Sky squad perfectly suited as Geraint Thomas, Ian Stannard dry summer. game of the second set, as Paire on clay. a Team Sky squad perfectly suit- Froome was surrounded by a to the Tour's route Froome and and Luke Rowe. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. TUESDAY . JULY 28 . 2015-Asad 06, 1394 H.S Vol:X Issue No:07 Price: Afs.15

Sans MoI to probe into surrender of policemen in Badakhshan AT Monitoring Desk in north-eastern Badakhshan prov- were released after reportedly hand- cy said family relations between ceasefire ince. The MoI spokesman, Sediq ing over their weapons. The sur- the two sides was resulted in re- KABUL: The Ministry Seddiqi said the ministry has as- render is said to be the largest by lease of the police officers; how- peace talks of Interior (MoI) on signed a probe team to investigate Afghan security forces since ever, he accepted that a deal might Monday announced that the incident in Teergran base in NATO ended its combat mission have taken place in this regard. HAVE NO will probe into surrender- Warduj. More than 100 policemen in December. Badakhshan deputy Badakhshan police chief, Gen. ing of a number of police surrendered at Teergran base in governor, Gul Mohammad Bidar Baba Jan, hinted at possibility of CREDIBILITY: officers in Warduj district Warduj late Sunday night. They quoted by Bokhdi News Agen- a deal in surrender of the ..P3 HPC AT Monitoring Desk Peace talks will be credible, only if the agreements reached in the first round of talks between the govern- ment and the Taliban are implemented. Maulvi Shahzada Shahid, spokesman for the HPC.

KABUL: The High Peace Coun- cil (HPC) stressed that peace talks with the Taliban will not be credible without a ceasefire. The HPC said that peace talks will be credible, only if the agree- ments reached in the first round of talks between the government and the Taliban are implemented. Maulvi Shahzada Shahid, spokes- number of children were also among the vic- man for the HPC, told Radio Aza- AT News Report tims, who were also attending the party. The di that during the first round of KABUL: A gunfight at a wedding injured guests at the wedding were shifted peace talks it was agreed upon that to hospitals and were now out of danger and efforts will be made to build con- party in northern Baghlan prov- ince left 22 people killed and an- the dead bodies were returned to their rela- fidence. To build trust, a cease- tives on Monday morning, official said. fire should be announced, prison- other 13 injured including children, ers should be released and their officials said on Monday. The gun- Armed groups, being backed by warlords names should be removed from fight broke out between two ille- and commanders, deteriorated security situ- blacklist, he said. He added that gal armed groups, attending the ation in dozens of Northern provinces. Most the HPC wants the peace parleys wedding in Deh Salah district of of the armed men justify having arms by with the Taliban to be credible, Baghlan on late Sunday night. A saying they were defending their areas which is impossible without a music party was under way in against the Taliban militants. The provincial ceasefire. This comes at a time that Sheshan village, when members of police chief said that about 1,500 illegal armed a number of Pakistani media out- the two armed groups started people are present in Baghlan and challeng- lets reported that both sides, the ing writ of the government. We have asked Afghan government and the Tali- shooting each other as result of a verbal dispute, Baghlan Police the concerned high-ranking officials to dis- ban, will agree on a ceasefire dur- patch additional police force in order to dis- ing the second round of peace Chief, Jabar Pardaly, told Afghan- talks. The first ever direct peace istan Times. Another police offi- arm the armed people and maintain law and talks between the government and cial, who preferred anonymity, order situation in the province, he said. The the Taliban held around three said most of the killed persons are district, where the incident took place, has weeks ago in the town of Murree, members of the two armed groups, been one of the calm districts, but illegal a hill resort on the outskirts of but at least eight local residents armed groups were active there, a member Islamabad. were also killed in the gunfight. A of the Wolesi Jirga or Lower House of the Parliament, who wished anonymity, told Af- ghanistan Times. The illegal armed groups Governors urge govt to increase are more dangerous to social security of our people and government must disarm them, STRENGTH OF BORDER POLICE otherwise there will more such deadly inci- JALALABAD: The governors of the local governance was major is- dents, he said. The lawmaker said that de- eastern Nangarhar, Laghman and sues in the eastern provinces. A spite local people for months criticized and Kunar provinces have said they coordinated meeting attended by asked the government to disarm the illegal have improved coordination among the governors of the eastern zone armed groups, the relevant authorities did local departments to eliminate and 201st Silab Military Corps not pay heed. Two days back, suspected threats posed from the border ar- commanders and other security of- Taliban fighters kidnapped 11 civilians in eas. Lack of security personnel for ficials was held in Jalalabad city, Dandi Ghori district of Baghlan. There is no border protection, insecurity on the capital of Nangarhar, today to information related to whereabouts of the highways, occasionally power discuss current situation of the kidnapped civilians. However, police say lines cut and need for reforms in eastern zone. (Pajhwok) that they are trying to rescue the abductees. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF.