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(1) Peace in... return land of holy places of Hindus rity to the absence of new governors partnerships that allow us all to ben- slide in Argo district of the province. requires nearly three million tones in provinces. efit. A country that fits in four of five Hundreds of homes were destroyed. of processed iron a year but only He said terror could not be classified usurped by powerful individuals in He said the president and the chief of our foreign policy circles is of enor- (Tolonews) 100,000 tons of iron is processed do- into good or bad and everyone must . executive officer (CEO) could not mous significance to us.”(Pajhwok) mestically. (Tolonews) stand united both regionally- as he Ghani appreciated the Afghans for (15) Top Kandahar ... agree on appointment of some gov- emphasised on SAARC- and globally preserving their traditions and lan- (9) Jobless Youth... (20) Farkhunda Murder... ernors, leaving some areas to be con- cordoned off the area and were try- to counter it. guage while living in India for the trolled by Taliban. He said residents He was able to work only for one ing to arrest the attackers. referred to the court for legal process- Ghani said Afghanistan’s quest was long period. The president assured of areas under Taliban control would year as a reporter. “Our families sup- The governor’s spokesman, Samim ing,” Attorney General spokesman for democracy and they were in- them that their problems would be join the rebels if the government did ported us for 16 years from school to Khpalwak, also said the public health Basir Azizi announced on Monday. spired by the Indian tradition of de- paid attention. (Pajhwok) not regain control. university, but we are still a burden director had escaped unhurt in the According to Safiullah Mujadidi, the mocracy as he referred to the effect of (3) India Ready... Another Wolesi Jirga member Kamal on them for not having a job.” attack. head of the Primary Court, the India and Indian leaders like Jawaha- with you and the Afghan people in a Nasir held similar views. He said the Jalil Ahmad added it was unemploy- But a source close to Dr. Pukhla told trial is expected to begin early next rlal Nehru and others while growing mission of global importance.” existence of acting officials caused ment that added to insecurity in the Pajhwok Afghan News the director week. He was open about the charg- up in the 1950s. Modi said he had discussed with insecurity which needed to be con- country. had sustained bullet injuries in his es filed by the Attorney General’s He also referred to Nobel laureate Ghani the historic efforts to rebuild trolled. Nimatullah Nazari, holding a degree one hand and one leg. However, he office, which he said conspicuously and Indian world poet Rabindranath Afghanistan.”We in India admire He said the majority of acting gover- in literature, said he had applied for said his injuries were not grave and omitted names of top police officials Tagore who wrote the famous book the courage and resolve of the Af- nors had been involved in corruption many government jobs, but failed to he was currently under treatment. who have come under fire for their Kabuliwala, a story of affection be- ghan people to seek a future of peace and dishonesty and promoting their be hired because he had no connec- There was no word of responsibility handling of Farkhunda’s murder. tween an Afghani immigrant dried- and prosperity. They are succeeding own interests believing that they tions with top government officials. for the attack. (Pajhwok) “The attorney has considered some fruit seller in Kolkata and a small girl against huge challenges,” he said. could be fired anytime. The protesters also issued a statement comprises regarding the case in so far called Mini who reminds him of his (16) Daesh Asked ... “The relationship between India Abdul Rahman Rahmani, a lawmak- asking the government to create jobs as the names of those serving in top daughter, Amina, left behind in Ka- and Afghanistan is not just between er from northern Balkh province, and take practical steps toward over- marking the Victory Day police posts have not been included,” bul. two countries or governments. It is said he had evidence that showed coming unemployment that had in Jalalabad, the provincial capital. Mujadidi told TOLOnews. “Afghanistan and India are two a timeless link of human hearts. We some acting governors paid money turned into a major challenge in the Nazir said the Taliban reserved the According court documents, 49 indi- countries that are bound by a thou- deeply value the friendship and the to insurgents groups like Daesh and country. right to wage a war because they had viduals, including 19 police officers, sand ties and millions of memories. goodwill of the Afghan people. Ev- Taliban to spread insecurity. He said “We want the president to create been ousted from government, but have been arrested in relation to the We are the only countries that need ery Indian, in turn, holds the Afghan such officials deserved severe - pun employment opportunities for the their fitwas for jihad in Afghanistan case. The three main culprits identi- no introduction,” he said. people in the highest affection and ishment. educated youth. We also want the were un-Islamic. fied by cell phone footage of the mur- He said “the ties between Afghani- esteem,” said Modi. Speaker Abdul Rauf Ibrahim said newly-appointed ministers to hire “Now a new group Daesh has der have yet to be arrested. stan and India are engraved in our Without naming Pakistan, Modi said: working beyond two months in act- people on merit and according to emerged, which claims to be the lead- Meanwhile, calls for the dismissal of landscapes, from the haunting, emp- “Its success requires a positive and ing capacity was against the rules. their qualification,” the statement er of Muslims. The group says let’s go Kabul Police Chief Abdul Rahman ty frames where the giant Buddhas of constructive approach from neigh- He said Afghans wanted improved read. (Pajhwok) to Afghanistan for jihad. If you want Rahimi for what many see as a fail- Bamyan once stood to the remnants bours, including an end to support security and urged the president to to do jihad, do it in the Europe where ure of leadership in dealing with the of Hindu temples that stud the Af- (10) US Did Not ... for violence.” “We share Afghani- name responsible individuals to re- infidels live.” murder continue to be made by MPs ghan countryside, to Sufi shrines and And we consider them as a foreign stan’s pain over persisting terrorism place the acting governors. The gathering was attended by a and women’s rights activists. “The minarets, forming the cultural heri- power. I’m hopeful that Afghanistan and extremist violence that destroy He also said corruption and misman- number of religious scholars and for- police chief who was enjoying a sau- tage of India.” will soon become a safe country. Our lives and derail progress,” he said. agement had increased under acting mer jihadi leaders. They called for the na on the day of the incident should He said while other countries have to government is legitimate. I thank The Indian Prime Minister an- governors and departmental heads. peace process to be intensified and be dismissed, we don’t want him,” overcome their past to build a future, Azerbaijan for its support,” said Kar- nounced his country was ready to al- (Pajhwok) changes brought to the HPC’s com- Farkhunda Justice Committee mem- India and Afghanistan can build a zai. (APA) low Afghan trucks to unload goods position. ber Diana Saqib said on Monday. future based on their past. Ghani (6) NATO Ambassadors... at the integrated check post in Attari, (11) Blast on MoI ... Religious scholar and former jihadi The Kabul Police have been heavily addressing Indian media said he thus offering Afghanistan access to Allied nations serve as “framework leader Maulvi Arshad Ahmad said: criticized for failing to take any action welcomed the emphasis in bilateral eyewitness Javid said that the blast the Indian market. nations” for the Resolute Support. “Changes should be made to the to stop the brutal mob attack on Fark- transport agreement which would took place near Habibia High School “We are ready to welcome Afghan During the visit, the ambassadors HPC’s composition because the cur- hunda that occurred over 40 days allow Afghan trucks, goods to India. and Katib Higher Education Insti- trucks at the ICP Attari. We are also met with President Ghani and Chief rent composition only spends money ago. After being falsely accused of On a different note, Ghani expressed tute. prepared to join the successor agree- Executive Abdullah, and Afghan and cannot win peace due to their burning the Quran, Farkhunda was sympathies to the people of Nepal No group has claimed responsibility ment to Afghan-Pakistan Trade and officials and allied troops in Kabul, past.” savagely beaten to death, set on fire where an earthquake killed thou- of the attack so far. (Pajhwok) Transit Agreement. This will re- Herat, and Mazar-e-Sharif. Ahmad talked about mujahideen’s and then thrown in the Kabul River, sands of people. “I have had the plea- establish one of the oldest trading At the NATO Summit in September (12) New Governors ... sacrifices against the former Soviet all in broad daylight and in a central sure of visiting Nepal many times, I Union forces and hoped efforts for routes of South Asia,” said Modi. 2014, the 28 allies and their troop con- province. part of the capital. In addition, police have walked those mountains,” he peace would be intensified in - Af “I also reaffirmed my commitment tributing partners reaffirmed their The new appointments, which were officials have been accused of trying said. ghanistan. to take the Chahbahar Port project commitment to the Afghan people. recommended by the IDLG and then to cover up the truth of the attack, af- Ghani also invited Modi to visit Af- Another former jihadi commander, in Iran forward. We will also quickly Resolute Support is a non-combat approved by President Ashraf Ghani, ter it was exposed that police claims ghanistan and inaugurate the new Haji Ajab Khan, said the Afghans conclude a bilateral Motor Vehicles NATO-led mission to train, advise, come at a crucial time. Around the that Farkhunda suffered from psy- Parliament building in Kabul being should jointly work for peace and Agreement,” he said. and assist the Afghan forces and in- country, worsening security and eco- chological issues were falsified. built by India and also visit the Ba- stability of their country. Ghani, addressing Indian media, said stitutions. nomic conditions have given way to “We wont remain silent unless the myan Valley. “Foreign intelligence networks have he welcomed the emphasis in bilater- The mission was launched on Janu- heavy criticisms of the National Uni- perpetrators are brought to jus- “I look very much forward to receiv- besieged Afghanistan to divide Af- al transport agreement which would ary 1, 2015, at the invitation of the ty Government (NUG), which many tice,” women’s right activist Munira ing you in Kabul and I hope you ghans: O’ Afghans wake up and res- allow Afghan goods to India. Government of the Islamic Republic blame for the deteriorating situation Yousafi said while attending a dem- will not only come to inaugurate the cue your motherland from the atroci- Modi said: “We will expand our of Afghanistan, immediately follow- on account of its failure to replace act- onstration event in Kabul demand- parliament [building] but also visit ties of these networks.” development partnership, which ing the completion of the Internation- ing officials with new appointments ing justice for Farkhunda. (Tolonews) the Bamyan Valley and some of our At the end of the gathering, senior includes infrastructure, agriculture, al Security Assistance Force (ISAF) more promptly. other sites.” security officials presented flowers to (21) Batikot District... connectivity, human resource de- mission. Today, more than 40 nations Asif Rahimi will take over leadership “Yesterday (Monday), I had the plea- some individuals who lost limbs dur- the wounded persons were in stable velopment, community projects and are participating in the mission. (Pa- of Herat at a time when the province sure of meeting with people who af- ing the jihad against the Soviet forces condition and being treated in hospi- humanitarian assistance. We will ex- jhwok) is seeing high rates of militant activity ter 200 years of living here still speak and called them as Afghanistan’s he- tal. (Pajhwok) plore new trade and investment op- as well as administrative corruption. of absolute pure cadence. (7) Corruption Feeds ... roes. (Pajhwok) portunities.” He was educated in civil engineer- (22) Iran General... That is an indication of the ties that has made Afghanistan a consistent The Indian prime minister said “Af- ing at Kabul University and in public (17) HIA Faction ... we have had, and the past here is resident on the “World’s Most Cor- and Shiite powers, Saudi Arabia and ghan children have a special focus in administration and management at guide to the future,” Ghani said. rupt” list. The country ranks at the on the people of Afghanistan during Iran are increasingly seen as vying our efforts. “Today, I conveyed fresh Nebraska University in the United Ashraf Ghani, who arrived here on bottom of Transparency Interna- their decade long occupation. for supremacy in the region, which support for Habibia School in Kabul, States. Monday night for a three-day visit, tional’s orruption Perception Index, He said following suppression and remains beset by conflict and politi- the Indira Gandhi Child Health Care Rahimi also previously served as the was given a ceremonial welcome on along with Sudan, North Korea and persecution of invaders and allied cal turmoil. Hospital and Red Crescent Society Deputy Minister of Rural Rehabilita- Tuesday morning in the forecourt of Somalia. communist regime, the people of Af- Jafari urged Iranian officials to put Fund for treatment of children with tion and Urban Development and Presidential Palace in New Delhi. “The extreme level of corruption ghanistan secured a historic victory aside past considerations and speak congenital heart disease,” said Modi. then as Minister of Agriculture, Irri- Indian Prime Minister Narendra threatens international support to the on April 28, 1992. out against the Sunni kingdom, fol- (Pajhwok) gation and Livestock. Modi and President Pranab Mukher- Afghan nation and is an increasing Halim said after huge scarifies, the lowing its air strikes in Yemen. The newly appointed governor of jee were present at the ceremonial (4) Kunduz ... concern to the European Union. We mujahidin had been able to defeat the “Today, treacherous Saudi Arabia Kandahar province received his edu- welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan are a long-term friend of Afghani- mighty Soviet forces in Afghanistan. is stepping in the footsteps of Israel equipment. He said a sufficient num- cation in medicine while in France. where the visiting President inspect- stan and the Afghan people. We are Gatherings marking April 28 are ex- and the Zionists. This wasn’t the case ber of security forces from northern He previously served as head of the ed a Guard of Honour. (Pajhwok) here for the long haul and we have pected to take place in various parts in the past and right now the Islamic Balkh province had been called in Provincial Council and State Minister pledged to continue our exceptional of the country tomorrow. (Pajhwok) revolution’s opponents are becoming (2) Corruption in ... to assist security forces in Kunduz for Parliamentary Affairs. province in destroying militant safe level of financial assistance until at clearer.” (AFP) including delays in getting their sti- While the two appointments, which (18) ANA Troops ... havens. least 2020. But we – as well as many pends, long-term visas, corruption are for two of Afghanistan’s larg- that fighting has stopped in Gor (23) Houthis and... Massoud arrived in Kunduz when other donors – have expectations. in the Ministry of Higher Education est provinces, come at an important Tepa – the scene of the flare up. In heavy clashes overnight in Marib heavy fighting between security One is that the Afghan Government, and lack of transparency in awarding time, still the majority of provinces addition, security forces are winning province east of Sanaa, in the city forces and Taliban insurgents killed together with the European Union scholarships to students. remain under the leadership of offi- the battle, said officials. of Taiz in central Yemen, and in the a large number of combatants on the and other international partners im- Ghani called as dangerous corrup- cials originally appointed by former Over 2,000 additional troops were southern port city of Aden. outskirts of Kunduz city. mediately begin to cure the endemic tion at higher education institutes president . Many of deployed to the area on Monday and At least 15 people were killed in the Local officials said about 2000 - mili corruption. We stand ready to work and said Afghanistan would invest these officials, both acting governors after a day-long delay launched an district of Sirwah and around Marib tants, including foreigners, attacked with President Ghani, who recently more on youth and would develop a and district chiefs, have been accused offensive operation to help troops. city, the sources said, as tribesmen al- security posts from various direc- referred to corruption as a national system that maintained transparency of corruption and collusion with Ground forces were also assisted by lied with Hadi tried to stop Houthis tions, leading President Ashraf Ghani shame. It is important for us to know in scholarships’ distribution. militant groups in recent months. a number of helicopters in Tuesday’s and troops loyal to former president to delay his departure on a state visit that the money we invest goes into “We want to make an effective plan to (Tolonews) offensive. Ali Abdullah Saleh from advancing to India by several hours. the right pockets”, said Ambassador promote the cultivation of advanced President Ashraf Ghani on Monday on the provincial capital. (Reuters) Officials said hundreds of Taliban Mellbin. (PR) (13) Ghani Inaugurates... human resources and capacity build- delayed his trip to India for nearly insurgents had attacked police and (24) Saudi Arabia... ing. We want to promote education (8) Undeclared Kabul... Daoud Khan, a communiqué from three hours and met with top securi- army checkposts, threatening to which can improve the economy of President Palace (PP) in Kabul stated ty officials and the Resolute Support the ministry said. overrun parts of the provincial capi- Pakistan and Afghanistan because Afghanistan,” Ghani said. on Tuesday. Mission US Gen. John Campbell over It said that cell was led by a bomb- tal. there has been an undeclared state of The president encouraged Afghan The reconstruction of the embassy the issue of Kunduz amid rising con- making “specialist” and was testing Massoud also visited northeastern hostilities. That must end.” students to spare no effort at get- was started during then former Pres- cern that the province could fall into car bombs, planning to attack secu- Badakhshan province, saying mili- Ghani, who reached India about sev- ting standard education for a better ident Hamid Karzai while President the hands of the Taliban if decisive rity headquarters, soldiers and resi- tants had been completely eliminated en months after assuming power on future and peace and stability in Af- Ghani officially inaugurated the em- action was not taken. (Tolonews) dential areas. in the Juram district. a delayed visit by few hours owing ghanistan. He was sure Afghanistan bassy in his recent visit to Delhi in Authorities said they have also ar- He called people’s support with se- to a terror attack in northern Kunduz (19) Kabul Iron ... would emerge as a strong nation in 2015. rested two Syrians and a Saudi who curity forces as crucial, saying the province, said Afghanistan matched near future. President also met Afghan ambassa- year, only 10 factories out of 25 are had threatened to launch a suicide Taliban were not a big threat and words with deeds in fighting terror- “Our country is a major source of dor and other staff members. still open. Fifteen have closed their car attack against the American em- could be defeated. ism. “When we say we act against water for our neighbors, our water is According to press statement from doors. bassy in Riyadh last month. Ground forces commander Lt. Gen. terror, we act. We do not just confine better than fuel of neighboring coun- PP, Ghani directed the embassy staff “The fundamental issue is that these US consular services in Saudi Arabia Murad Ali Murad, who accompa- ourselves to rhetoric,” he told the tries and we will manage our water and ambassador to use all their ef- factories are now on the verge of fi- were suspended for a week in March nied Massoud on the trip, said the channel. resources for better use inside Af- forts to solve all possible issues of Af- nancial ruin while others have closed over “heightened security concerns”. Taliban militants had suffered heavy Asked why his visit came seven ghanistan,” Ghani said. ghan students and Afghans living in down. Although raw materials are (AFP) casualties in Juram during clashes months after taking over and if New He directed Foreign Minister Sala- India. (Pajhwok) available in the country, the reason with Afghan forces. Delhi is less on priority list now, he (25) Tajik President... huddin Rabbani, who was present in is that these materials are cheaply He said the operations targetted ar- said: “Der ayad, durust ayad”, an (14) Over 50 People ... the meeting, to solve problems of the smuggled via our southern borders of Pakistan have greatly applauded eas where foreign and Afghan mili- Afghan proverb means ‘late arrival help the people,” he said. students in issuing visas and pass- to neighboring countries,” head of the goodwill gesture of the Tajik tants were active. gives better result.’ Three days ago another landslide oc- ports to them and delivering them Afghanistan Industrialists Union Ab- president and hoped other countries About insecurity in Kunduz prov- Ghani, who is meeting Indian Prime curred in the area which resulted in stipends in-time. dul Karim Arifi said. would also come forward to share ince, Murad said a clearing opera- Minister Narendra Modi on Tues- over 120 families being displaced, A separate statement from the Presi- “Factories are on the verge of col- grief of the students. tion had been launched in the capital day, said: “I had the pleasure of meet- said officials. dential Palace said the president also lapse. Between $1 million USD and “Various Pakistani organizations of Kunduz and more security forces ing Prime Minister Modi at SAARC. The village is in a remote area and met some Afghans living in India for $5 million USD has been invested too lauded the step and thanked the would reach there to improve secu- We’ve really hit it off. We can talk access to this village has been closed. the last two centuries. in iron melting factories. These are Tajik president for his initiative. The rity. (Pajhwok) to each other. We’ve had telephonic So far no rescue team has been sent The Indian-Afghans said they had public assets which now face losing step, they hoped, would further ce- conversations and high ranking del- to the area, the officials said, adding not forgotten their culture and lan- (5) MPs Ask ... everything,” a factory owner Khan ment brotherly ties between Pakistan egations repeatedly. Afghanistan is that poor weather conditions were guage despite living for 200 years in Wazir said. and Tajikistan besides strengthening Governance head. going to be a platform for regional also hampering rescue operations. India. They asked President Ghani to According to factory owners, Paki- people to people relations,” the News Naqibullah Faiq, a lawmaker from and global cooperation, not a battle- They said that the villagers who have pave the ground for their children in stan and Iran – with their dumping International reported. northwestern Faryab, said the secu- field for proxy wars.” lost their homes are in a bad way, es- India to get education in their mother policies - have monopolized the iron Established in 1992, Army Public rity situation had worsened in most He said: “India, because of its demo- pecially due to cold weather. language. industry in Afghanistan and local School and College is an English Me- of the provinces and central capital cratic values, is interested in partner- This comes almost a year after over They also said Afghanistan should industries do not have the capacity dium school in the Pakistani city of Kabul. He linked the growing insecu- ship and we are interested in forging 2,000 people were killed in a land- ease visa issuance procedures and to compete with them. Afghanistan Peshawar. (Asia-Plus)