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(1) President to.... as of yet. (Pajhwok) cruitment Department in Balkh and and lack of financial support, Raziq decision making positions within the mounted attack on security forces a police commander in Badakhshan informed. Afghan government. (ATN) check-posts in the Sokai district of have a new generation of young (5) High-Powered .... are the most senior officials arrested. He blamed the government for pay- eastern Kunar province but was re- blood.” (21) Fruit Exports .... Taliban leaders who had waged a “A number of officials who seize ing no attention to improve law and pulsed by Afghan forces. He said the new generation was bet- war against Afghanistan. drugs keep them for themselves,” order in Helmand province. Absence and other fruits in Kandahar were Militants suffered heavy causalities ter aware of economic, political situ- In addition, Pakistani officials would Hussainkhel said. “These officials of security forces from duties and being harvested and Afghan traders in the attack, it said, adding that se- ation of the country and were taking be asked to stop treatment of injured have been sent to justice as well.” not filling the positions fell vacant in had no alternate route and market to curity forces escaped unhurt in the part in the development and progress Taliban fighters and halt their finan- Drug smuggling is one of the major the wake of murdered soldiers were shun exporting their goods to Paki- clashes. of nation and country. (Pajhwok) cial support. sources of funding for the Taliban in- other problems being faced by the stan. Separately, five insurgents were (2) NDS Blames .... Earlier, President Ashraf Ghani said surgency. Since the NATO invasion government in Helmand, he added. He said many traders had stopped killed in a US drone strike in the Na- the recent wave of violence showed in 2001, Afghanistan has become con- Some security officials and militants, exporting fruits to Pakistan and were Sediqi also accused Pakistan of not kah district of Paktika province, the suicide training camps, facilities used sistently the worlds largest opium he said were involved in drug traf- selling the harvests inside Afghani- keeping promises it has made to Af- governor’s spokesman said. for making explosive devices and producer. (Tolonews) ficking and extraction of natural stan at low rates. ghanistan. Nabiullah Perkhel said the missile sending them to Afghanistan to kill resources, he said, demanding the He said daily 20 trucks loaded with “Pakistan promised us that it will not (11) Taliban Seize.... strike took place in the Nakah locality innocent people were still functional government to deploy Afghan Local fresh fruits entered Pakistan from allow Taliban to hold gatherings in targeting the Haqqani Network mili- in Pakistan. resident said that “everyday there is Police (ALP) to all districts of Hel- Afghanistan compared to 40 trucks their country but we see these gath- tants. The dead bodies of insurgents He called the Peshawar school attack war in this district and people lose mand. (Pajhwok) before the increase in tax. erings are actually happening,” he were handed over to their families. that left more than 150 schoolchildren their lives. Why are the Kunduz Gov- He said the trucks carrying fruits to continued. (Pajhwok) dead a significant point in the history ernor and the President not paying (16) ‘Afghan SMW .... Pakistan belonged to Afghan traders “The Taliban is not from Afghani- of Pakistan. “The recent incidents in attention?” innovative approach for developing who had signed contracts with Paki- (27) State-Run.... stan,” Sediqi said, calling the group Kabul mark a significant point for us But military forces fighting insur- aircraft maintenance teams capable stani dealers and had received mon- they had no choice but to stop pro- a tool used in Pakistan’s proxy war as well.” (Pajhwok) gents in Khan Abad district have said of sustaining squadrons of helicop- ey and therefore they had no option viding medicines to emergency pa- against Afghanistan. that “the government is not giving ters. but to export fruits. (Pajhwok) tients also. Referring to the death of the Tali- (6) Education.... permission to launch attacks on the Most maintenance for flight opera- He added the problem only existed ban’s leader Mullah Omar, the NDS (22) Khost Gathering.... western Herat province, the minis- Taliban - otherwise we have the ca- tions is now performed by contract in capital’s hospitals since their medi- spokesperson stated that tensions ter said investigations showed the pacity to eliminate the Taliban”. technicians. as new afghan aircraft Over 50 people had been killed and cines were being provided by the within the Taliban ranks had in- amount could not be spent due to “The Taliban are not able to get ahead mechanics complete their training more than 500 wounded in series of WB. creased in the past few days follow- administrative corruption within the of us and if the government gives us and become more proficient, they are suicide explosion in Kabul. He said the money provided by the ing the announcement of his death. ministry and lack of capacity of offi- permission we will eliminate the in- assigned to support the maintenance The recent wave of violence spread WB to the Ministry of Public Health Furthermore, he noted the agency cials. surgents in anywhere,” a military effort. anger among common Afghan lead- still has not been made available. has thwarted a number of planned He said the amount should have soldier said. One initiative implemented by the ership and common people. “There is a technical problem. They attacks against Afghanistan in the re- been spent over different develop- In the past month Kunduz has be- US-led train, advise and assist team President Ashraf Ghani said on promised many times to resolve it cent past. (Tolonews) ment projects until September 2015, come one of the more insecure prov- has improved the work flow and Monday the recent wave of violence but it still hasn’t happened.” (3) Etisalat Signs.... but it wasn’t allocated due to ineffi- inces in the country as the insurgents could signal future success of an Af- showed suicide training camps, fa- But WB spokesman Rauf Zia said ciency of officials. become more active and attack mili- ghan-led maintenance program. cilities used for making explosive de- Nabi to appear on its commercial they donated $100 million on a yearly Officials said they contacted the Min- tary outposts. (Tolonews) Students are organized into teams vices and sending them to Afghani- and public campaigns as well as be- basis to the Ministry of Finance then istry of Finance to extend the period of five or six that remain intact until stan to kill innocent people were still come ambassadors for social causes. (12) Ex-President.... to be allocated to buying medicines, for spending the amount for another they graduate from the program and functional in Pakistan. Hamid Hassan and Muhammad wages of personnel and maintenanc- one year in which they would focus honorable life there,” he acknowl- then assigned to the field as a team— A high level Afghan government Nabi are the key players of Afghani- es. over capacity building of officials and edged. training and then working--together delegation will be leaving for Paki- stan national cricket team who have This year also, he said, the money had improve the infrastructure of schools. He welcomed the unity govern- side by side. stan tomorrow for talks over recent made their mark in the world cricket- been provided to the ministry and it Residential plots would be allocated ment’s serious stance, saying their Sometimes the Afghan culture of terrorist attacks, an official said on ing scenario by their outstanding per- was up to them how they spend. He for teachers, he said, adding that complaint was against the Pakistan respecting others in positions of au- Thursday. formance and recent achievements. added the money was donated by 34 the council of minister intervened Army and intelligence agency. He thority can impact maintenance pro- Deputy Spokesman Sayed Zafar Today’s signing reiterates Etisalat’s countries. (Pajhwok) in the process and in the first stage warned the Pakistan government, cedures, but training technicians to Hashimi told Pajhwok Afghan News efforts in forging strong relations plots would be specified for teach- army and ISI would never reach their work as a team, has overcome this Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabani, (28) Band-I-Amir.... with the sporting community of Af- ers in townships and in the long term goals by resorting to destruction and obstacle. Acting Defence Minister Masoum characterised as Afghanistan’s Grand ghanistan. This enables the opera- homes would be built for them. intimidation. “If one guy has all the knowledge Stanikzai, and National Directorate Canyon, and draws streams of tour- tion to support local talents as well Separately, some teachers staged a Following recent bombings in Ka- in one area and is absent for some of Security (NDS) Chief Rahmatul- ists. Six years back, it was declared as contribute towards enhancing the protest during the address of edu- bul that took the lives of more than reason, other technicians working lah Nabil comprised the delegation. Afghanistan’s first national park. sporting spirit among the youth of cation minister demanding salaries 50 people and wounded 500 others, alongside will often wait on him to (Pajhwok) Situated approximately 75km north- the country. which had been delayed from the President Ashraf Ghani took a swipe complete his part of the job before west Bamyan Cityin Yakawlang dis- ‘Since the beginning Etisalat has (23) Taliban Leadership.... past eight months. (Pajhwok) at Pakistan, saying war was being proceeding,” said a U.S. Army main- trict, the dam is regarded as the heart been part of the development process declared from Pakistan’s soil on Af- tenance officer. (Pajhwok) two of three big suicide bombs last of Afghanistan’s tourism, attract- and achievements of Afghanistan in (7) Pakistan Not .... ghanistan. week within 24 hours were in re- ing tourists from all over the world. various areas including sports. To- Islamabad had been employing vari- Earlier, Chief Executive Officer (17) Iran Health... sponse to rumours the insurgents Brightly coloured fish in the lakes day, cricket is the most popular game ous tactics to deceive the Afghans. (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah also to Iran illegally and without docu- had been weakened by disputes fol- add to their beauty. in the country, playing a significant He said that Pakistan was represent- slammed Pakistan’s lack of coopera- ments, must be kept away from lowing confirmation of the death of More than 20 hotels are operational role in the lives of youth. Etisalat ing a terrorist group to sign a peace tion with regard to the Afghan peace education and all of them must be founder Mullah Mohammad Omar. in the area, where as many guest- enjoys a long standing relationship agreement with Afghans. “History process, saying Kabul had conclu- registered at Iranian schools,” the su- “Some of these attacks were already houses are also rented to the tourists. in the development of cricket in the proves that extremist groups have sively proved its desire for better preme leader said. planned, but the aim at this stage was This tourism season, beginning in country. The two cricketers embody always led to ideological govern- relation with Islamabad based on In January, Iran’s Counsellor in Af- to convey a message to those saying April, has seen fewer foreigners com- what Etisalat brand is about. They ments that never reached an agree- mutual respect and non-interference. ghanistan Abbas Ahmidi announced the Taliban had been split into fac- ing to Bamyan’s historical sites and are hard-working, committed and ment with other political groups,” he (Pajhwok) that Tehran has provided special fa- tions,” said Zabihullah Mujahid. recreational facilities. resemble Etisalat Afghanistan in remarked. cilities for Afghan immigrants by re- “We wanted to convey a message Information and Culture Depart- terms of dedication to serving Af- (13) Afghans Queue .... The first round of peace talks with ducing the time needed for issuing a that the Emirate of Afghanistan is ment spokesman Ahmad Hussain ghans and giving them the hope of Taliban hosted by Pakistan with “I came at 3 am and am still wait- visa to two days. still intact and is capable of carrying Ahmadpur told Pajhwok Afghan a better tomorrow.’ said Dr. Salah China and United States attended as ing for my turn,” Muzafar said, af- He also said those Afghan nationals out attacks on highly guarded instal- News more than 4,800 Afghans and Zerguerras, CEO, Etisalat, ‘Etisalat’s observers was held last month in Is- ter standing in line for more than 11 who had officially married an Iranian lations.” 350 foreigners had received tickets agreement with Hamid Hassan and lamabad. The second round of talks hours. will receive further legal facilities by Whether the violence in the capital to the rare sites last year. This year, Muhammad Nabi reaffirms our val- was scheduled on July 30 to be held Officials at the Passport Office, mean- the Iranian government. (FNA) indicates a long-term escalation of however, 144 foreigners and 2,000 ues focused on excellence, ambition in China or Pakistan, but it was sus- while, said that in the past, the office the insurgency and an abandonment Afghans came to Bamyan. creativity and commitment towards (18) Kunduzi .... pended after reports about the death issued 1,000 passports per day but of fledgling peace talks begun last He explains over 90 percent of tour- supporting sporting talents in Af- of Mullah Mohammad Omar. (Pajh- now the figure has risen to 7,000. Ahmadzai said that government month may become clearer once Tali- ists do not buy sightseeing tickets, ghanistan. The brand ambassadors wok) This is not however helping with the should offer scholarships for talented ban leaders and religious scholars re- watching the breathtaking scenes are the perfect role models to the next refugee problem as until recently an students to study higher education in solve the leadership row. from afar. Apart from the Buddha generation, who look up to them for (8) US Backs .... estimated five million Afghans still foreign universities. (Pajhwok) According to several Taliban sources, statues, surrounded by 3,000 caves, their outstanding talent and achieve- Abdullah at the latter’s office. live outside the country. This new a group of around 1,000 religious Azhdar Pass, Ghulghulai and Dahak ments they have achieved in such a (19) Kandahar’s Past .... A statement from the CEO’s office wave of citizens fleeing the country is scholars has been meeting senior districts are Bamyan’s major attrac- short period of time.’ done only in line with the law.” said Abdullah expressed his concern adding to that toll. figures in the movement opposed tions. (Pajhwok) Speaking on the occasion, Hamid over Pakistan’s non-cooperative be- “The Ministry of Refugees an- The governor acknowledged the pro- to Mansour. He was named leader Hassan said, ‘It is an honor to be the havior in the war against terror and nounced that 40 percent of citizens vincial government in the past had by a “shura” leadership council in (29)Turkey Denies.... face of a prestigious brand like Etis- accused the neighboring country of are unemployed, so hearing this, been under influence of powerful in- the western Pakistani city of Quetta. airbase is strategically located beside alat and help drive their social causes. still tolerating terrorist camps on its how can an Afghan refugee return to dividuals but said such interferences (Reuters) the Syrian border and is a key mili- A large amount of my success and had been blocked over the past three soil. homeland?” said Islamuddin Jurat, (24) 15 Policemen.... tary base for various international recognition is attributed to the con- The US ambassador condemned the spokesman of the Ministry of Refu- months. campaigns in the Iraq war. stant support and superior facilities recent deadliest attacks in Kabul as gees and Repatriation. “We do not allow anyone to interfere Shah Mahmood Ashna, police The Turkish government granted provided by Etisalat during the early inhuman and wild. He said Afghani- The Ministry of Interior Affairs (MoI) in our administrative principles and spokesperson, said only one security permission for anti-IS coalition forc- days of cricketing development in stan’s policy shift towards Pakistan officials, meanwhile, admitted there affairs. We believe in the supremacy incident in Musa Qala district but he es, including the United States and the country.’ after the attacks was legitimate and is an exodus of Afghans. They how- of the law, the system and policy. did not have information to share. other regional countries, to deploy Muhammad Nabi reiterated, ‘The the US supported it. ever warned that those who are flee- From me as a governor to an ordi- Taliban claimed killing nine police- manned and unmanned aircrafts in partnership with Etisalat sets an ex- McKinley dubbed terrorism as com- ing the country will face more chal- nary official, all are only answerable men and seizing huge cache of arms Turkey’s military airbases, a Turkish ample for next generation players in mon enemy of the US, Afghanistan lenges than they face in Afghanistan. to the law and the rules, not to any- and ammunition in an attack on the foreign ministry statement said on achieving success and positioning and the international community (Tolonews) one else.” check post. (Pajhwok) July 24..(Xinhua) Afghanistan on a global map.’ He and stressed the need for a joint strat- These administrative ethics, the gov- (25) Scores Dead.... further stated, ‘I feel proud to be as- egy to root out the menace. (14) Effective Police.... ernor said, he was trying to promote. (30)PNG Ousted.... sociated with Etisalat family. Etisalat Earlier, President Ashraf Ghani said stressed the need to standardize He said he had appointed a commis- Dr. Abdul Jabbar Shaiq said the bod- impasse as determined by the Su- has always been striving to provide on Monday the recent wave of vio- police ranks and further equip the sion headed by his deputy to pro- ies of three Afghan National Army preme Court,” the spokesman said. Afghans with world class telecom lence showed suicide training camps, forces. mote the administrative culture. He (ANA) soldiers and seven policemen The country faced police instabil- services and has helped Afghans to facilities used for making explosive Furthermore, Ulomi acknowledged said the panel had been tasked with were shifted to Farah Civil Hospital. ity following the decision, with both lead a positive life by shaping their devices and sending them to Afghan- complains against police abuse of evaluating departments and imple- Four ANA soldiers and five police- men claiming to be the rightful prime ideas and supporting their programs istan to kill innocent people were still rights, authority, and also corruption, menting reforms. (Pajhwok) men wounded in the clashes were minister, establishing rival cabinets, at different levels. I believe that Etis- functional in Pakistan. (Pajhwok) negligence in duty and improper at- also shifted to the hospital, he said. police commissioners and gover- (20) USAID Inked .... Two of the wounded were said to in alat is the sole private company that (9) 130 Nangarhar.... titudes. nors- general. The situation ended has done a lot for empowering sports He however praised the security At the same time a USAID official critical condition. with O’Neill as prime minister, partly in Afghanistan.’ Nangarhar governor Salim Kunduzi forces were ready to fight the insur- says the program aims to help Af- A resident of the area wishing ano- on the argument that “parliamentary Etisalat has a long history in empow- expressed concern over the release of gents with very high motivation. ghan women become leaders in their nymity said two children were also supremacy” should decide the mat- ering sports in the country, establish- the footage, and rejected the claims “The combat troops are ready for the fields and promote gender equality killed in Sangolak and Kosha villages ter.(Xinhua) ing strong ties with the community. about the hostages by Daesh. fighting with more motivation than in governmental institutions. during the Tuesday fight firefight The company is the main sponsor of “I have seen the footage of the killing any other time,” he added. “USAID has provided this amount that ended around 11: 00 pm last (31)Lawmakers.... the National Volleyball Federation of 10 Nangarhar residents by Daesh. His remarks came following last Fri- of money for Afghan women to be night. discussed, parliamentary sources and the Cycling Federation among It is shocking,” he told TOLOnews. day’s deadly attacks in Kabul. trained through the Institute of civil He said that 12 militants were killed in Islamabad told the media. Legal others. “We are not aware of more than 100 Nearly 50 people were reportedly services and then to be recruited in and five others wounded in the gun experts say that the speaker and Etisalat has been a part of Afghani- Nangarhar residents taken hostage killed and over 400 others, including the governmental institutions,” Mee- battle. chairman of the Senate are bound to stan for the past 8 years. Through by Daesh, and we are trying to stop women and children, were wounded na Shirzoy a USAID official stated. A Taliban spokesman Qari Mo- forward the resignations to the Elec- these years, Etisalat has enjoyed the activities of the rebel group.” after three separate massive attacks The program is a part of the $216 mil- hammad Yousuf claimed killing 27 tion Commission for a final decision. not just success in terms of pushing It is said the 10 Nangarhar residents and suicide bombings occurred dur- lion pledged by USAID to advance security personnel and arresting a (Xinhua) boundaries by entering new prov- who died in the explosion were killed ing 24 hours on Friday. (Tolonews) opportunities for thousands of Af- commander during Pushtrod fight. (32)Tajikistan,.... inces and providing new services, in revenge for a drone strike that (15) Helmand .... ghan women to help them become (Pajhwok) but its real success has come from the killed Daesh members some months leaders in the political, private, and (26) 9 Dead.... Military propaganda unit Central people of Afghanistan, who have be- back. (Tolonews) involved in the violence and they do civil society sectors under Promoting Asia Online, meanwhile, reports on Pakistani doctors who treated the in- the purported good cop part of Uz- stowed the company with their trust (10) 2015 Sees .... not like fighting. Gender Equity in National Priority and love. (PR) The residents and security officials Programs (“Promote”). jured rebels had been arrested during bekistan’s anti-terrorism campaign. Court for Counter-Narcotics. “Those of Nawzad and some other districts According to USAID the Promote the operation, the statement said. The National Security Council, a (4) Taliban Kidnap .... who used to sell death to people have have expressed their concerns and program’s main goal is to strength- Meanwhile, Ahmad Zia Abdulzai, body affiliated to the presidential ad- who were traveling to Ghazni City. been punished.” demanded that their reservations be en Afghanistan’s development by the governor’s spokesman, said se- ministration, is spearheading a pro- Two of the kidnapped men managed The CJTF report also identifies 32 shared with the cenral government, boosting female participation in the curity forces had cleared the road be- gram aimed at “debunking extrem- to escape, he said. The kidnapped ci- members of the Afghan security forc- he added. economy, helping women gain busi- tween Jalalabad, the provincial capi- ist ideology, supporting traditional vilians have reportedly been shifted es who have been arrested on drug The major problems Helmand peo- ness and management skills, sup- tal and Khogyani district and people Islam” and “promoting harmony to Gilan district. The Taliban, howev- smuggling charges. The head of the ple were facing with the shortage of porting women’s rights groups and could travel without fear. among members of different faiths.” er, did not comment on the incident Afghan National Army (ANA) Re- security personnel and equipments increasing the number of women in The statement said insurgents (Agencies)