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Ghani hails launch of South Asia Satellite KABUL : President Ashraf Ghani on Friday took part in celebrating the launch of the Indian gifted sat- ellite for South Asia though a vid- eo conference, his office said on Saturday. Ghani congratulated the Indi- an Space Department on the suc- uct,” he told Fox News in an ex- cannot be any other tool,” he went cessful launch of South Asian Sat- clusive interview Wednesday in on. “First, the Daesh comes to ellite, hailing it as a huge step to- Kabul, using the Arabic word for drive people away and then the ward regional cooperation, a state- the extremist Muslim group. “The U.S. comes and drops that big ment from the Presidential Palace Daesh — which is clearly foreign bomb ... come on.” In Karzai’s — emerged in 2015 during the U.S. view, the U.S. simply wants to use said. Indian Prime Minister Naren- presence.” Karzai, who was pres- Afghanistan terrain to “test” its dra Modi, who came to office ident from December 2004 to Sep- toys. “They [America] think this promising stronger relations with tember 2014, said he routinely re- is no man’s land for testing and neighbours such as Sri Lanka, Ne- ceives reports about unmarked he- abuse, but they are wrong about pal and even Pakistan, called the licopters dropping supplies to the that,” he said. “We have a deeply KABUL: “Iran considers non- dating their refugee cards after satellite a gift to South Asia. terror faction on the Pakistan and patriotic population here that will Machine Readable Passports May 5 and they should have Af- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhu- Afghanistan border — something not allow this.” He also quibbled (MRPs) and cards issued to Af- ghan nationality cards afterwards. tan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the that the “U.S. must explain.” He with MOAB’s nickname, “Moth- ghan refugees and students living The CEO was also informed Maldives signed up to make use also expressed great distress at the er of All Bombs,” saying it should there as invalid.” about Afghans’ inability in Iran to of the satellite. Pakistan said it was dropping of the Massive Ordnance be “DOAB.” “The mother is a kind This was told to CEO Dr. Ab- perform Hajj pilgrimage. They said working on its own satellite and Air Blast (MOAB) last month, figure. She does not fit with a dullah Abdullah on Saturday by a Afghan refugees in Iran who pos- did not join. convinced it was a joint U.S.-ISIS bomb,” Karzai lamented. “This number of Afghan refugees’ repre- sessed refugee cards if once left the The South Asia Satellite will KABUL: Despite the recent de- especially ISIS, Afghanistan’s operation. “The Daesh had already should be the ‘Deadliest of All sentatives, a statement from the country and they wouldn’t be al- offer participating countries YV ployment of more U.S. troops to former president, Hamid Karzai, emptied most of their (families and Bombs.’ The casualty is Afghan CEO office said. lowed to enter the country again. services and communications tech- Afghanistan and other heightened believes the U.S. is in league with fighters) so this was coordinated. sovereignty, our soil and, most Abdullah listed to issues ex- They demanded the issuance nology for bank ATMs and e-gov- efforts to eradicate terrorist groups, ISIS. “The Daesh is a U.S. prod- This group is just a U.S. tool. This hurtfully, our dignity...P2 pressed by the representatives and of temporary passports to Afghan ernance, and may even serve as a promised serious efforts at pursu- refugees in Iran for going to Saudi backup for cellular networks. ing them. The representatives Arabia for the performance of the In his remarks, Ghani noted claimed Iran had recently an- pilgrimage. CEO Abdullah said the South Asia was one of the least nounced it wouldn’t accept non- simplest solution to the issue of integrated regions in the world. Ghazni MRPs anymore. People who pos- Afghan refugees in Iran was turn “South Asia today has taken a gi- sessed old passports had been told non-MRP into machine readable ant step towards regional integra- businessmen to computerize the passports as ones. While promising to share the tion,” he said. (Pajhwok) soon as possible. issues with Iranian authorities, the who aid They put the number of Af- CEO said a joint session officials ghan refugees having non-MRPs from the ministries of foreign af- Taliban at more than 400,000 families or fairs, interior, refugees and hajj and 3 gunrunners one million individuals, asking the religious affairs was scheduled for CEO to help address the serious Sunday. He said the meetings held in Takhar; warned problem they faced in Iran. would discuss remedial and need- HAZNI CITY : The gov They went on to claim that the ed measures towards resolving is- explosives ernor has said some busi Iranian government had also sues being faced by Afghan refu- seized in Kunar Gnessmen and tribal elders warned Afghan students of invali- gees in Iran. (Pajhwok) in southern Ghazni province give ushr (a 10 per cent tax on harvests) TALOQAN/KABUL : Three gun- to the Taliban who use the aid to runners have been arrested in buy weapons. northern Takhar province, an offi- Dozens of civilians sustained in- Abdul Karim Matin alleged, cial said on Saturday. Elsewhere, juries in the clash. while addressing a gathering here hundreds of kilograms of explo- Military spokesman Asif late on Friday night, that there were sives were seized in Kunar prov- Ghafoor said Pakistan DGMO some people who were with the ince. Major General Sahir Shamshad government at day time but with Takhar police chief, Brig. Gen. Mirza condemned the unprovoked the rebels at night. Faqir Mohammad Jawzjani, told firing on Pakistani villagers and He said those who paid usher Pajhwok Afghan News police de- security forces, which caused ca- Master on Thursday afternoon at and zakat to the Taliban should the White House and bilateral re- tained three individuals who want- sualties. He told his Afghan coun- understand their aid was used to ed to supply weapons to Taliban terpart civilians were residing in lations were discussed in the wake buy landmines and weapons for of McMaster’s recent visit to Pa- militants in Khwaja Bahauddin villages situated on both sides of killing innocent people. district of the province. the Durand Line. The Afghan kistan. "Peace in Afghanistan and The governor said instead of broader regional stability also came He said weapons and ammu- DGMO acknowledged that border giving money to Taliban, it should nition were recovered from the trio, was between villages. A local com- under discussion,” read the state- be invested in building hospitals ment. Chaudhry reportedly told but it remained unclear if the traf- mander-level border flag meeting and schools for children. “The Tal- fickers had purchased the weap- was also held after the contact be- McMaster: "Peace in Afghanistan iban do nothing except conducting was a high priority for Pakistan ons from security forces or from tween DGMOs to ensure de-es- destructive activities.” In a refer- other sources. Jawzjani said an in- calation. The Afghan DGMO especially to consolidate the gains ence to pro-Taliban individuals, the made in our enduring fight against vestigation from the detainees was agreed to take up the issue with governor said: “You do business higher-ups. According to Afghan terrorism." His meeting came just underway. in the city, and take ushr to Tali- Pakistan's Ambassador to the Unit- Governor’s spokesman, Suna- officials, the fire exchange erupted a day before four Afghan border ban in districts. You should be on ed States Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry force members were killed and 14 tullah Taimuri, said the three de- after Pakistani forces entered the one side.” He termed such people PESHAWAR : Senior officials have istan in Chaman. Afghan territory. Four border po- met with the U.S National Securi- others were wounded in a Spin tainees in initial investigations had as partners of rebels and said they ty Adviser Lt Gen H.R. McMas- confessed to transferring the weap- agreed on defusing tensions on the On Friday, nine Pakistanis and lice personnel were killed and 14 Boldak clash on Friday. According shared all crimes and bad deeds the ter on Thursday and discussed to Kandahar police spokesman Zia ons and ammunition to the Tali- Durand Line after a deadly ex- four Afghans were killed as border others wounded in the clash, Kan- Taliban were committing. Ghazni change of fire between border forces traded heavy gunfire across dahar police chief Gen. Abdul peace in Afghanistan and recent Durani the clash started at around ban in return for money. police chief Brig. Gen. Aminullah border clashes. Chaudhry stressed (Pajhwok) guards from Pakistan and Afghan- the Friendship Gate in Chaman. Raziq said. (Pajhwok) 4am on Friday morning when Pa- Amarkhel also said individuals who during the meeting that the bene- kistani border forces entered Af- helped insurgents should either fits of war on terror could only ghan territory. He said the two shun the practice or close their surface after peace returned to Af- sides agreed on a ceasefire after businesses in the city. The police ghanistan, adding that peace in hours of clashes.Two armored ve- One civilian chief said if such individuals con- Afghanistan is one of Pakistan’s hicles belonging to Pakistani forc- tinued to financially support the priorities. According to a state- es were destroyed in the fire fight, killed in Taliban their shops and business- ment issued by the Pakistani gov- the spokesman said. cross-durand es would be sealed. (Pajhwok) ernment, Chaudhry met with Mc- (ToloNews) The United Unites finance support to Afghanistan would increase line shelling from $4.5 billion up to $23 billion in a year, sources told Ariana News by Pakistan Saturday. The sources said under the U.S. President Donald Trump’s new strategy the Taliban At least one civilian was killed and armed group would not have any two others were wounded as rock- foothold in Afghanistan. ets landed in areas along the Du- Based on sources information: rand Line in Nangarhar province KABUL : The Wolesi Jirga on Sat- on Friday evening, local officials urday strongly condemned Paki- – The Taliban will not find a confirmed on Saturday. The rock- secure place for their activities in stan border forces’ attack on Af- et shelling by Pakistani military ghanistan’s soil and appreciated Afghanistan. insurgents. Those forces are ex- kistan and on the madrassas that continued for many hours, said – Overnight raids and air op- pected to be largely comprised of train insurgents and the borders of the retaliation of Afghan forces. Noor Jahan, the Chief of Staff of Lower House speaker Abdul erations against the Taliban would trainers to support Afghan forces, the two countries [Afghan-Paki- the first Regiment of Border Po- increase. as well as air crews. stan] should be well managed,” said Rauf Ibrahimi told today’s general lice. “Pakistan is training terror- session that the Afghan forces, es- – The Taliban would not be Since Trump took office the former Deputy Interior Minister, ists. Terrorists are living there [in able to capture any district or prov- Taliban have staged deadly attacks, Mirza Mohammad Yarmand. Pakistan]. This is obvious for the pecially Kandahar police chief Gen. ince. – The U.S. priority would be including the one, weeks ago in- Under the new strategy Af- entire world. We are not doing this Abdul Raziq had effectively re- to fight against the Taliban, but side Shaheen 209th Crops in north- ghan air forces would be comput- and we are not training terrorists. sponded to the Pakistani aggres- peace with the group would be also ern Balkh province where Taliban able with the U.S. air forces in 2020 We defend the country with our sion. He called Gen. Raziq as a an option. insurgents killed more than 140 and the force will have Black hearts and souls. We have sacri- brave police officer said Raziq had – F-16 fighter jets are also de- Afghan soldiers. Hawk helicopters, the sources not- ficed and we will continue our sac- always defended the country’s ported to Afghanistan for the bat- Afghan officials repeatedly ed. Meanwhile, there will no spe- rifices,” Jahan said. Local officials borders with bravery. officials said yesterday’s clash in Kandahar’s governor spokesman, tle against the Taliban. claim most of the insurgents com- cific date for the withdrawal of the in Nangarhar said the shelling by Lawmaker Obaidullah Bar- Spin Boldak border town of Kan- said Pakistani military personnel This comes as the U.S. is con- ing through Pakistan and pressure U.S. forces and that the strategy Pakistan has inflicted heavy dam- akzai, while voicing support for dahar province erupted after Af- on the pretext of conducing cen- sidering plan of sending up to 5,000 must be put on Islamabad to take will boost Afghan economy, the age to businessmen in the area, es- the Afghan security forces, said the ghan forces prevented Pakistani sus in Nazar and Luqman villages more troops to Afghanistan to actions against the militants in its sources concluded. pecially as vehicles have been de- Wolesi Jirga should appreciate military men from entering Afghan- of Spin Boldak had entered the break a stalemate with the Taliban soil. “Pressure must be put on Pa- (ARIANANEWS) stroyed. (ToloNews) Gen. Raziq for his courage. Local istan’s soil. Samim Khpalwak, the Afghan soil. (Pajhwok) SUNDAY. MAY 07, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES

KABUL: Pen is the manifesta- tion of Allah, miracle of human being, builder of human civiliza- tions, guardian of mankind’s iden- tity, source and protector of all civilizations. Pen is an illuminating light, a The United States, and later its while, have been enraged because means by which people express anti-terror coalition partners, of previous attacks, including those their ideas. With pen we can build moved into Afghanistan militarily on American University in Kabul or destroy society and lead it to- after the 2001 radical Muslim at- and on Mazar-e-Sharif. wards quagmires of annihilation. tacks on Washington and New They have been demanding the If pen is deviated, it would be York City to root out and bring to perpetrators be turned over to Af- against human rights, women rights justice the terrorists who killed ghanistan, and the conflict was so and child’s rights. With pen we can nearly 3,000 innocent Americans. deep Afghan President Ashraf lead people from darkness’s to- Years later, before the Afghans Ghani recently turned down an ward light and brightness. Pen is officially took over the mission of invitation to visit Pakistan. gifted to human being from the eter- their own nation’s stability, with A recent U.S. government re- nal table. Therefore, we should use the close of the International Se- port cited the surging violence and pen correctly, because it is guide curity Assistance Force Mission bloodshed in Afghanistan. NBC of human being and if it is used at the end of 2014, the U.S. had said the report “paints a picture wrongly, it would lead mankind to lost nearly 2,300 military service of increased violence and blood- devastation. members, and saw another 20,000 shed in the war-torn nation and Pen rescues mankind from wounded there. At one point the suggests that preventing the Tali- U.S. had about 100,000 members ban and other insurgents from in- misleading and leads him or her to of its military there. creasing their control of the coun- bank of salvation. It pen is moved But it now appears that out- tryside will continue to be a ‘chal- realistically, it would be sharper side help is going to be needed lenge’ for Afghan security forces.” than sword, stronger and power- again, as violence has left “thou- The report is from the Office ful then weapons of mass destruc- sands” dead and has surged in of the Special Inspector General tion. So writers should write good, ways that now even are impacting for Afghanistan Reconstruction. become leader of people and res- its neighbor, Pakistan, and creat- The report finds the casualties cue them from current chaotic sit- ing international concern, accord- “shockingly high” and confirmed uation and serve them honestly. If ing to a report in Joseph Farah’s that during the first six weeks of writers, poets, teachers, scholars G2 Bulletin. For example, the Ex- 2016, 807 security forces person- and elites decide sincerely, they can press-Tribune reported just Friday nel were killed by Taliban factions. build heavenly abode on the earth. that a team of Afghan soldiers fired “Mass casualty attacks against Pen reflects historical identity and on a census team in Chaman, in- civilian targets also increased. The freedom. Pen provides precise in- side Pakistan, killing at least seven report cited an attack that killed formation on our past history and people and injuring another 38. 50 people at Afghanistan’s largest explains the past ideas, religions, The report said mortar shells military hospital on March 8 and cultures, civilizations and econo- from the Afghanistan side of the another that killed two investiga- mies. If our pen holders make sin- border hit houses in a village called tors from the Major Crimes Task cere love with pen, no doubt, they Kali Luqman, and at least three Force on April 10,” NBC said. would achieve highest spiritual children were injured there. The casualties during 2016 to- positions in society. The report contained a state- taled 11,418, putting it in line with As the holy Quran says, “The ment from Pakistani officials that a full-scale war across the nation. one who takes a pen in hand, has if such “incidents” do not stop, And the number of Afghans the biggest responsibility. But Pakistan reserves the right to re- fleeing for the lives – up 40 per- those who mislead mankind with spond “to preserve its sovereign- cent from 2015 – totaled more than pen perpetrate a big and unforgiv- ty and protect its civilians.” 660,000. able sin”. Implementation of in- “It is the responsibility of the The U.S. report explained how structions, and orders of holy vers- Afghan government to ensure that holding insurgents to their own es of Al qalam has been left to such incidents are permanently territory was increasingly becom- shoulder of educated people. Al- topped,” said a communique from ing “a challenge for the Afghan lah curses those who use pen and the office of the Pakistani prime National Defense and Security show off right wrong and vice ver- minister. Afghani officials, mean- Forces.” (WND) sa and bribe. US aids ISIS, says Karzai...

AFGHAN WOMEN PRAYING DURING A LITERACY CLASS AT A SHELTER RUN BY WOMEN FOR AFGHAN WOMEN ...P1 How can they say they are spectful, why would I send him a used [the accusation of] ‘corrup- our allies and then bomb us?” He letter?” In the early years of his tion’ then as another tool.” Karzai said several metric tons of chemi- administration Karzai, considered regards as his biggest presidential In Afghanistan, dwindling interna- could lose U.N. funding. The U.N. Taliban killed more than 140 secu- the four years since her escape, she cals were injected into the ground to be the first democratically elect- failure allowing a free market “lais- tional aid and a resurgent Taliban eventually extended its funding, rity forces at an army base in the had learned how to read, write, and on MOAB’s detonation, but when ed leader of the country, had close sez-faire” economic system, are threatening the closure of wom- but only for a period of three Balkh province. Afghanistan’s sew, and even begun teaching her asked if it had been tested said they ties with President George W. whereby transactions between en’s shelters that provide food, months — after June, the shelter’s government also refuses to oper- new skills to other women at the did not yet have the means to do Bush, but relations steadily soured public and private entities can pro- refuge, and education for women future will once again be up in the ate any women’s shelters of its shelter. so. Karzai said that after that bomb and have hit a further low point ceed without government interven- escaping abusive husbands, male air. The shelter, which provides ref- own — a decision perhaps com- “There are men who mistreat was detonated he decided to de- since he left office almost three tion. “I should have gone with a relatives, and honor killings. uge for around 300 women a year, plicated by the complaints of con- and abuse girls and women who stroy the “very nice” letter he had years ago. In the waning years of Scandinavian or Chinese model of With U.N. agencies and aid costs $14,000 a month to operate. servative religious leaders who be- have no place to live,” she warned. carefully crafted for President his presidency, the Karzai team economy,” he noted. “But other groups overstretched by the fall- Even after the emergency appeal, lieve that shelters cause women to A 16-year-old at a Kabul shel- Trump, proposing such solutions was widely accused of crony cap- than that, I am happy. I did what I out of the Syrian civil war and other HAWCA was only able to raise become immoral. ter said she had come there to es- as the need for less military en- italism and immense corruption, did.” Hollie McKay has been a global crises, NGO’s such as the $13,500. Without the shelters, said one cape a jobless, mentally unstable gagement and alternatives “to ri- accusations he staunchly denies as FoxNews.com staff reporter since Humanitarian Assistance for the A declining security situation 19-year-old living at a shelter in husband who was twice her age. valry” in the war-stricken coun- another U.S. fiction. “When this 2007. She has reported extensive- Women and Children of Afghani- caused by the continued rise of the Kabul, women such as herself After the shelter helped her to get try. [accusations] emerged was when I ly from the Middle East on the stan (HAWCA) have found them- Taliban has only exacerbated the would likely find themselves on a divorce, her family told her nev- “I was about to sign it and then began to speak out in opposition rise and fall of terrorist groups such selves scrambling for funding. problem for shelters, many of the streets. The teenager said she er to come back home. “I don’t the MOAB came, so I abandoned to the U.S. of spraying all our fields as ISIS in Iraq. Follow her on twit- HAWCA has operated a women’s which are forced to keep their lo- had fled from her home in western have anywhere and there are thou- it,” Karzai said. “It was so disre- with chemicals,” he said. “They ter at @holliesmckay shelter in Kabul since 2004, but in cations secret. Last month, in one Afghanistan after her father tried sands of other women like me, who March had to make an emergency of the deadliest attacks since the to sell her as a bride in exchange have no one and no place to go,” appeal for funding after learning it group’s overthrow in 2001, the for a young bride of his own. In she said. (NYTIMES) India launches satellite for South Asian countries,...... P12 While some have suggested The satellite's launch is seen rying 12 top-of-the-line commu- Pakistan may have pulled out due by many as a move by India to nication transponders, making it to espionage concerns, Ajay Lele, cement its big brother role in the India's most significant space Afghanistan’s first rock band wants a senior analyst at the Delhi-based region and improve relations with project since February's record- Institute for Defense Studies and its neighbors, Pakistan aside. breaking launch of 104 mini satel- Analysis said "in modern times, "India has done satellite lites with a single rocket. you do not develop a satellite to launches for countries commercial- Since the 2013 launch of In- to build a cultural bridge in the US spy on a country." ly but never utilized them as a for- dia's Mars orbiter, the country's But N. Sathiya Moorthy, a eign policy tool. Space is no more space agency has established itself Sulyman Qardash and I are in a dash. "Not only for me but for all While he learns about American kind of a combination of them giv- regional director at the Observer just a science and technology do- as a reliable, low-cost global play- rehearsal studio in Oakland. He's the refugees, I guess. Moving from culture, he teaches people in the ing me some information and me Research Foundation, said India main -- it is being seen from a stra- er. The new satellite will provide the lead singer and guitarist of one place to another constantly US about Afghanistan. For exam- giving them some information should "do everything to ensure tegic and foreign policy perspec- telecommunications, disaster man- Kabul Dreams, one of Afghani- actually makes you who you are ple, that Afghanistan is not a part about my background.” that policy makers (in Pakistan) tive," said Rajeswari Pillai Rajago- agement and weather forecasting stan’s first rock bands, and picks in a way.” of the Middle East. Kabul Dreams recently re- remain convinced that it is nothing palan, head of the Nuclear and services, among others. A satellite up a guitar to play me the song After moving to California, the “Almost on a daily basis, I leased their latest album, called more than what India says it is." Space Policy Initiative at the Ob- focusing on disaster communica- "Saturated Hope" off their newest bandmates started from scratch. have to tell people that I’m not “Megalomaniacs.” Qardash feels Lele said Pakistan's backing server Research Foundation. tions could be particularly benefi- album. They got day jobs in sales or what- from the Middle East,” says Qar- that megalomaniacs rule much of out is a missed opportunity for Experts say the move is also cial to South Asia, home to about a Qardash has dark eyes, black ever they could find to support dash. “Afghanistan is not in the the world today, causing people Islamabad. "Problems on earth designed to counter China's grow- quarter of the world's population hair, a thin frame and wears a black themselves. Qardash bought his Middle East, it's in Central Asia, to flee their homes and become shouldn't affect relationships in ing influence in South Asia. In and prone to tropical cyclones, leather jacket over a Led Zeppelin first car, something he never had just between the border of Central immigrants and refugees. It’s Qar- outer space," he said. 2011, Beijing launched a commu- heat waves, earthquakes, tsunamis, T-shirt. Qardash was born in Kab- in Kabul. There were also some and South Asia to be precise. Not dash’s story, it's Kabul Dreams’ Pakistan Ministry of Foreign nications satellite for long-time landslides and floods. "Bangladesh ul but grew up as a refugee in near- surprises, including the band's role knowing that is OK. In the begin- story and one that the band will Affairs spokesman Nafees Zakar- ally Pakistan, followed by the has serious climatic variations, by Uzbekistan when the Taliban in a film called "Radio Dreams," ning, I would really get frustrated share one song at a time. This sto- ia said the country was initially launch of another for Sri Lanka in while Maldives is seeing the im- ruled Afghanistan. When he was where Metallica is urged to jam about that but since I realize that I ry is a part of West of Middle East, "keen to participate in the project." 2012. "Space is emerging as a do- pact of climate change. Both coun- in high school in Uzbekistan, his with Kabul Dreams. (Read more don't know a lot about American a podcast by Neda Nobari Foun- "However, as India was not main where you can see increasing tries have a lot to receive in terms friends exposed him to punk rock about that here.) history, they have a right not to dation about changemakers from willing to develop the project on a competition between India and of disaster warnings," said Raja- and bands like Nirvana and the Sex Now, Qardash is surprised he’s know about where I am coming the Middle East diaspora living in collaborative basis, it was not pos- China. For China, reaching out to gopalan. Bhaskar added, "This can Pistols. confronting a new challenge in the from, as well," he says. "So, it's the West. (PRI.) sible for Pakistan to support it as South Asia is a way of keeping go a long way in improving region- He was hooked. He picked up US: Islamophobia. a regional project under the um- India under check," said Rajago- al human security indicators, par- his first guitar at age 14 and never “In America, people are still brella of SAARC," he added. He palan. ticularly in the more impoverished put it down. As a refugee, Qar- fighting against racism," he says. dismissed speculation over espio- Disaster control cross-sections of the regional pop- dash says music gave him a sense "For me, I thought those issues nage concerns as "unfounded." The South Asia satellite ulation across South Asia." of home. After the fall of the Tali- were already clear before I came, Space diplomacy weighs 2,230 kilograms and is car- (CNN) ban, he returned to Afghanistan in to be very honest. ” 2007 and started Kabul Dreams Qardash calls President with two other Afghans who had Donald Trump’s attempt at a trav- also returned home. el ban aimed at Muslim countries Iranian foreign minister due in Kabul today Kabul Dreams first toured the "ridiculous." Even though Afghan- US in 2014, when the members istan is not on the list, he says his KABUL : Iranian Foreign Minis- also decided to live full time in the religion and ethnicity are targeted. ter Mohammad Javad Zarif is US after receiving multiple death Qardash hopes his music will help scheduled to arrive at the head of a threats in Afghanistan for being in people rethink stereotypes. high-level delegation in Afghanistan a "Western" rock band. Qardash “If a kid in California finds out on Sunday, says a media report says "Saturated Hope" is about about Kabul Dreams being from Bahram Ghasemi, spokesman displacement and having to leave Afghanistan, and being an Oak- for the foreign ministry in Tehran, your home country. land-based band, if they listen to said Zarif would be visiting the Qardash says the band never our music and they say, ‘Oh wow, neighbouring country in response planned to leave Afghanistan, but I like their music,' I’m pretty sure to an official invitation from For- dreams of the US invasion bring- they would change their perspec- eign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani ing democracy there were shat- tive of where we are coming from Zarif would hold talks with tered. Bombings keep happening ... change his mind about the im- President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Ex- and still do. The UN reports more migrants and people from differ- ecutive Officer Abdullah Abdullah, than 63,000 Afghans were killed ent backgrounds," Qardash says. Rabbani, and other senior officials High on the visiting minister’s to improve the current level of co- between 2009 and 2016. Yet, Qardash says that build- in Kabul, according to the Mehr agenda are discussions various as- operation recent developments in “It wasn't easy," says Qar- ing a cultural bridge is ongoing. News Agency. pects of bilateral relations, ways the region. (Pajhwok) SUNDAY . MAY 07, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES MoRRD projects in Paktika to create 100,000 jobs

EMERGENCY CALLS 100,000 text books were distrib- uted to 234,000 students in Par- Police wan schools this year, it was not enough. At least a million text books were needed to fully resolve 100 - 119 the shortage, he added The education department has been in contact with a number of Hospitals donor organizations to help ad- dress the shortage of chairs and FMIC Hospital tables, he said. Behind Kabul Medical Rahimi confirmed lack of po- University: table water in a number of Parwan SHARAN : As many as 100,000 would be implemented Shran and schools, particularly in Charikar. residents of southeastern Paktika Orgun district. Upon completion 0202500200-+93793275595 The drinking water shortage province will be provided with of the projects, nearby villages problem would be resolved once jobs through water supply, rural would be electrified. Rabia-i-Balkhi Hospital the water supply network carry- roads and regional integration Mukhlis, gailing from Sarobi ing water from Kok Lami Valley projects. The projects in different district, said the rural rehabilita- Pule Bagh-e- Umomi of Salang district was activated. He parts of the province near the Pa- tion and development department 070263672 hoped the project would be com- kistan border were funded by the was the only institution that pro- pleted in the next one year. Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation vided services and jobs to the peo- Other provinces of the coun- and Development (MoRRD), an ple. He, however, urged the MoR- Khairkhana Hospital try also experience same problems. official said on Saturday. RD to disintegrate 10 years old MoE spokesman, Mohammad Eng. Momin, head of rural re- councils and create new ones at the 0799-321007 Kabir Haqmal, said currently habilitation and development for local level to make sure speedy and 2401352 17,400 schools and madrasas were Paktika, told Pajhwok Afghan effective uplift work. active across the country, with 48 News during an exclusive interview Rahmat Gul, a resident of percent of them lacking buildings. several projects would be imple- Wazikhwa district, urged the min- Indira Gandhi Children He said around 40,000 new mented in Sharan, the provincial istry to expand its development teachers and 50 million text books capital, and districts this year. programmes to areas where no Hospital, Wazir Akbar KABUL : The lack of basic facili- complaints were legitimate. He said ment had appointed 10 new teach- were also required for schools na- He said over $6 million would uplift projects had been executed. Khan, Kabul 2301372 ties like class rooms, textbooks, construction work on a new build- ers at the school but another 10 tionwide. be invested in water supply, road He lamented Wazi Khwa, desks, chairs and particularly ing for the school would be kicked instructors were still needed fill the He said the MoE was working regional integration schemes in the Warma, Tarwi, Khoshamand, Na- trained teachers has disrupted the off soon. He said as many as 5,000 gap. to resolve these problems but all province. In this way, some kah, Zerok, Omana and Gomal dis- Ibn-e- Seena normal procedure of education in students enrolled in the school at- A provincial council member, problems could not be resolved due 100,000 people will be provided tricts had been deprived of devel- some schools in central Parwan tended classes in three shifts amid Abdul Matin Qudusi, said the to shortage of budget. with work opportunities. opment and no project had been Pul-e-Artan, Kabul province. One of such schools is lack of teachers, books, desks and council had started assessing re- According to MoE, 9.2 million The Social Integration Pro- implemented there. 2100359 Seddique High School in Charikar, chairs since 2015. quirements of schools in the prov- students, including newly enrolled, gramme would be implemented in Eng. Momin, however, said the provincial capital, where stu- He said 11 teachers had recent- ince. He said their assessment are studying in the country’s the province, but funds were yet they had held talks with elders of dents say 12 classes are taken in ly been posted at the school but showed some schools lacked class- schools this year. to be allocated for the initiative, all districts and hoped develop- Wazir Akbar Khan tents and two under the open still teachers for maths, english and rooms, books, chairs, tables and New enrollments denied the official said. ment projects would be carried out Hospital skies. The students said some Islamyat were required. teachers. Qudusi said the provin- Not enrolling new students in He added two power genera- in all part of the province, classes went unattended due to the Sadaat said a water filtration cial council had shared these prob- some Parwan schools is another tion projects worth $2 million (Pajhwok) 2301741, 2301743 lack of teachers and students of plant was installed in the school lems with relevant officials and the problem, people are complaining these classes made noise and af- but it did not work properly and council members were following about, but education officials deny fected their studies. some students felt ill after drink- the issue. the claim. Ali Abad Ahmad Haseeb, a class 10th ing water from the facility. Nizamuddin Rahimi, deputy Kamran, a resident of Khudai Prime Minister’s Video Shahrara, Kabul student, also complained about the Tayyba, a class 8th student at finance and administrative head at Dadhkel village of Sayedkhel dis- noise and disorder in classrooms Bibi Hafsa Girls High School, also Parwan education department, trict of Parwan, told Pajhwok that Conference with South Asian 2100439 which had no teachers. said they lacked textbooks, drink- confirmed problems in schools and 60 children were denied admission He said they studied in tents ing water, teachers and desks in said the department was working this year at the Sayedkhel Girls leaders following the successful because there were no rooms in her school. for their solution. High School. “I took my children Malalai Maternity their school. “When it is raining, “When there is wind, it throws He said there were a total of to the Sayedkhel Girls High School launch of South Asia Satellite Hospital we are transferred to other class- dust on our faces, heads, books and 442 schools in Parwan but 178 of for enrollment at the beginning of 2201377/ 2301743 rooms. Our study is affected be- cloths. In rain the ceiling drips them lacked buildings and students this year, but they refused to en- The South Asia Satellite, a unique Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka and cause tents are not secure from water and the most terrible time is there attended classes in rented roll them. I was told to enroll the example of South Asian regional India through regional cooperation rains.” He said most of their desks winter, but we have no option.” buildings or in tents. children in boys school which is cooperation in space sector, was in the area of space technology Banks and chairs had broken and they did Also Zikrullah, a class eighth But he said construction pro- two kilometers from our home,” successfully launched today by applications in telecommunication not feel comfort with that. “How student, said standing and dirty cess of 11 school buildings was he said. Indian Space Research Organiza- and broadcasting, tele-medicine, Da Afghanistan Bank can one expect quality education water in their school had borne currently underway and would He said school officials advised tion (ISRO) from Sriharikota. tele-education, e-governance, bank- in this condition?” some diseases like throat infection complete this year. him to enroll his children in Saif Following the launch, Prime ing/ ATM services, cellular back- 2100302, 2100303 The student said he had so far and others. Rahimi said Parwan schools Rahman High School where a few Minister Shri Narendra Modi was haul, meteorological data transmis- received six textbooks out of 18 Mohammad Salam, the prin- needed at least 1,000 new teachers number of students studied. joined by leaders from South Asian sion, disaster response and net- Bakhtar Bank and he could not afford to buy the cipal of Bibi Hafsa High School, while the Ministry of Education Nizamuddin Rahimi, the dep- countries participating in the working of academic and research books. He said they could not confirmed problems mentioned by (MoE) had not allocated budget for uty finance and administrative project - H.E. Ashraf Ghani, Pres- institutions. 0776777000 learn their subjects well in the ab- the students. He said there were more teachers for the province since head at Parwan education depart- ident of Afghanistan; H.E. Sheikh The Prime Minister said that Azizi Bank sence of books. 250 students in the school and they 2013. Rahimi said 6,970 teachers ment, said a delegation had inves- Hasina, Prime Minister of Bang- the South Asia Satellite demon- Abdul Ali, a 9th grader, said attended classes in tents. Howev- current taught in Parwan schools tigated the rejection of new enroll- ladesh; H.E. Tshering Tobgay, strated that our collective choices 0799 700900 he had obtained just four textbooks er, he said a new building for the and 1,000 more teachers were re- ments in Sayedkhel Girls High Prime Minister of Bhutan; H.E. for our citizens will bring us to- Pashtany Bank out of 18 and purchased the re- school was under construction and quired. School. Abdulla Yameen, President of gether for cooperation, not con- maining from the bazaar. He said would be completed soon. A competitive exam was tak- Rahimi said the Sayedhel Girls Maldives; H.E. Pushpa Kamal flict; development, not destruc- 2102908, 2103868 their school had been without a Salam, a teacher, said he had en from a number of teachers and High School was directed not to Dahal “Prachanda”, Prime Minis- tion; and prosperity not poverty. mathematics teacher for the past requested the Education Depart- the successful candidates were in- enroll more students because the ter of Nepal; and H.E. Maithripa- The Prime Minister thanked Air Services four years. ment to send more textbook to the troduced to schools. More teach- Saif Rahman High School had more la Sirisena, President of Sri Lanka, the leaders of the participating Schools Director Esmatullah school to overcome the shortage. ers would be hired if required in capacity and was located close to in an unprecedented video-confer- countries for their strong and valu- Sadaat acknowledged the students’ He said the education depart- future, he said. He said more than the girls’ school. (Pajhwok) ence held to mark the launch. able support that translated this Safi Airways Speaking at this historic occa- vision into reality. Prime Minister 020 22 22 222 sion, the Prime Minister said that and other leaders congratulated the launch of South Asia Satellite Indian Space Research Organiza- marks the fulfilment of India’s tion on successful development and Ariana Liberals aren't asking why Sajjan commitment and also the beginning launch of the Satellite. 020-2100270 of the journey to build the most Ambassadors/ High Commis- advanced frontier of our partner- sioners of the participating coun- ship. tries were also invited to the Satish Kam Air exaggerated Afghanistan role He said that the project will Dhawan Space Centre, Srihariko- 0799974422 touch the lives of the people of ta, to witness the launch. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, (Press Release) Hotels OTTAWA: Defence Minister Stephen Fuhr, a former fighter pi- interview requests directed to Saj- Harjit Sajjan wasn't talking this lot, said they didn't pose the un- jan this weekend, despite having a Safi Landmark weekend, while his Liberal col- answered question that reporters different portfolio. leagues say they simply aren’t had put to Sajjan: Why did he say PM Trudeau rebuffs calls for Kabul hackathon:35 020-2203131 asking why he ensnared himself in he was the architect of Operation Sajjan's resignation amid charges of a scandal by exaggerating his con- Medusa, one of the biggest battles 'stolen valour' SERENA tribution in Afghanistan. during the Canadian mission in Sajjan 'truly sorry' for saying youth exhibit skills Both Transport Minister Afghanistan? he was 'architect' of Afghanistan 0799654000 Marc Garneau and Liberal MP Garneau stepped in to handle operation KABUL: For the first time ever, to society’s problems. Happy Sajjan pulls out of fundraiser an American organisation arranged about participation in the compe- New Rumi Restaurant for veterans amid Afghan contro- a two-day technology competition tition, she said: “We hope such Azizi Bank has launched a unique provided for dual currency. versy in Afghanistan to help local youth events will be held in the future 0776351347 self-service kiosk for the delight Boulerice says Sajjan has under- 5- Instant SMS alert on your mo- "I have not asked him that and mined himself "terribly." hone their skills. too.” Najib Jamshidi, another par- of its customers. The first of its bile confirming the cash deposit. I'm not going to," Garneau said in The AngelHack Global Hack- ticipant of the competition, called kind Cash Deposit Machine "You can make a mistake with Internet Services 6- Detection and rejection of fake an interview with Evan Solomon, how many days you were in Af- athon Series in Kabul featured 35 the event very beneficial and said (CDM) comes with below fea- and soiled currency notes. host of CTV's Question Period. Afghan youth, including universi- it enabled youth to share their tech- UA Telecom tures: ghanistan, or dates ... or numbers," 7- Confirmation of Account hold- Fuhr said the same thing. he said. "You cannot make a mis- ty students, one of the organisers nological skills and gain exposure. 0796701701 / 0796702702 1- Deposit cash in your account er name on CDM screen before "I never asked him that ques- said. Behnaz Babazada, head of the AngelHack invited coders, design- anytime 24/7. take about your own role in the cash deposit. tion," he told Solomon. "Because mission and pretending, trying to AngelHack in Afghanistan, told ers and entrepreneurs to the Glo- Exchange Rate 2- Amount deposited in your ac- 8- Easy to use touch screen with ... the fact of the matter is, he took Pajhwok Afghan News the objec- bal Hackathon Series to compete count instantly online and real take the credit to be the architect instruction in both Dari and En- ownership of his characterization of a medusa operation when it was tive was to help Afghan youths on their own, or collaborate as a time. 3- First machine in the coun- glish. of his role. Full stop." come up with technological inno- member of a team to come up with Purchase: try to accept both Afghani and not the case. 9- Deposit receipt is provided by Sajjan faced a week of opposi- Garneau said Sajjan, who has vations to resolve problems in so- an idea and turn it into a function- USD denominations. machine after cash deposit. tion calls to resign as defence min- ciety. ing prototype. (Pajhwok) One US$ = 4- Two separate cash acceptors the full support of cabinet and of (Press Release) ister, from both the Conservatives the prime minister, deserves praise “Thirty-five youths including 66.75Afs and the NDP. for his three tours of duty in Af- two girls participated in this com- Conservative defence critic ghanistan and his work in cabinet. petition, sharing their innovations One Pound Sterling= James Bezan says the recent "I'm ex-military, I work with with each other. The youths can 80.87Afs speech in India wasn't the first time Harjit Sajjan on a number of cabi- resolve problems and run their own One Euro = Sajjan claimed to have been the ar- net committees, including military businesses, drawing on their inno- chitect of Operation Medusa. procurement, and there is not a vations,” she said. 70.05Afs "It goes back to 2015 when he defence minister that I've known She added the one with first 1000 Pak Rs = was still in uniform that he called who is more committed to helping position in the competition would 611Afs himself 'the' architect," Bezan said. our forces to be properly equipped participate in Technology Compe- "He did his job. He did it well, and to take care of our men and titions in America after attending a Sale: and his information and intel that women," Garneau said. 12 weeks training course. One US$ = he collected helped make Opera- Fuhr said the senior military Zainab Jaafari, a computer sci- 68.30 Afs tion Medusa the success it was. people who were "in theatre" with ence student at a private universi- But when he overstated it, this is Sajjan say his role in Afghanistan ty in Kabul who participated in One Pound Sterling= where you have people that actu- was instrumental. the event, said the contest was or- 81.67Afs ally fought alongside him, as well "Had he used the word 'an' in- ganised for the first time in Afghan- One Euro= as those who serve in the Canadi- stead of 'the,' we wouldn't even be istan. 72.50 Afs an Forces, [who] are outraged." having this conversation," Fuhr It gave youths the opportuni- 1000 Pak Rs= 631 New Democrat MP Alexandre said. (CTVNEWS) ty to share ideas and find solutions SUNDAY . MAY 07, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES Nepal parliament defers impeachment motion against CJ Karki

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The thickly populated New Gan- DG takes dhinagar locality in Belagavi woke Kathmandu [Nepal], May 5 er of the impeachment motion. up to police raids on Saturday as notice of (ANI): A parliamentary meeting Speaker Magar was forced to Malmaruti police picked up seven which was scheduled to hold a dis- adjourn proceedings till Sunday. Bangladeshi nationals, including a cussion over an impeachment mo- The House Speaker has called for woman for staying here illegally. management tion against the Chief Justice Shusi- a meeting this afternoon to sort out They are being interrogated by la Karki was deffered on Thurs- other issues on the parliament's police. The police said that the ar- officials day as the opposition obstructed schedule. rests were conducted based on the deliberations. The Opposition Meanwhile, the Supreme information of one Mohammadali running lawmakers, led by the CPN-UML Court of Nepal has directed the Shaouddin Bepari, who was arrest- (Communist Party of Nepal- government not to go ahead with ed in Pune. Police said the others Marxist Leninist), started shout- the process of impeachment were planning to reach Dubai from private ing slogans against the impeach- against Chief Justice Karki, direct- Pune and were in touch with Be- ment. As House Speaker Onsari ing her to resume her responsibi- pari for duplicate passports. clinics Gharti Magar informed the MPs' lites. The interim ruling was passed The police picked up Azam about the commencement of meet- by Justice Cholendra Shamsher Baig, Hafisulha Islam, Haqib, Ab- ing, many opposition MPs start- Rana. The impeachment motion dulniharali Gaji, Anvar Sadar, Ro- ed slogannering. Even as Speaker was registered last Sunday by the han and Anjumulla Baig, who are Magar called for the tabling of the ruling Nepali Congress and Mao- said to have lived in rented houses impeachment motion, the opposi- ist Center. in New Gandhinagar for the last tion blocked the way ofNepali Karki, has been charged with four years. The police are now look- Congress MP and Mininister Ba- giving verdicts and interfering in ing for Abdul Sheik who created hadur Bishwokarma, the propos- the executive's decisions. (ANI) the duplicate passports for the il- legal immigrants. Several members of BJP had earlier requested the police to search and round up ille- gal Bangladeshi immigrants resid- PESHAWAR: Even though gov- Uzair Baloch’s ing in Belagavi and surrounding ernment service health officials on areas. “There have been several the management level receive a instances where duplicate ration non-practicing allowance, several cards were found. Some of the ar- have been found to be running pri- aide ‘held’ near rested had confessed about in- vate clinics in Khyber-Pakhtunkh- creased numbers of Bangladeshis wa (K-P) in violation of govern- residing in Indian cities in large ment rules. The provincial health numbers, but such suggestions directorate has taken notice of this Pak-Iran border were ignored. The local politicians and issued them warnings. K-P who help such illegal act must be Health Services Director General punished too,” said a member from Dr Shabina Raza has sent a letter the city BJP unit in Belagavi. to medical superintendents, hos- (Newindianexpress) pital and medical directors as well as district health officers asking them to direct all management lev- el health officials under them to Bangladesh floods desist from running private prac- tices or action will be taken against them. According to health officials, cut potential 700,000 the director general received com- plaints that several doctors, serv- ing on management levels in gov- T from rice harvest ernment hospitals, have been con- tinuing to head or run private clin- May 6 Flash floods have washed of Agriculture Extension. Besides ics after their duty hours even away crops in northeastern Bang- the emergency aid, a farm rehabil- though they are given an allowance ladesh that would have yielded itation plan is being worked out to to not practice medicine. “This is nearly 700,000 tonnes of rice, ac- provide free seed and fertilizer for being done in violation of the rules cording to estimates from the agri- the affected farmers for the next since the ones involved are not culture ministry. The fields hit by crop season, Hannan said. "But we The Kerala Government on Satur- the former DGP after noting he was authorised to run private clinics. the floods were about to be har- don't think this will have much day issued an order to reinstate T. removed from the post "arbitrari- They should be dealt with in ac- KARACHI: Although there is no Uzair Baloch. Nisar is involved in vested, a major blow to the south impact on the overall rice produc- P. Senkumar as the Director Gen- ly". The court set aside the order cordance with the rules and regu- official confirmation, security forc- various crimes but drug peddling Asian country, where local rice tion (for this year)," he told Reu- eral of Police (DGP). The current of the Kerala High Court that had lations,” a senior health official told es are believed to have captured a is his main business. Like other prices have hit an all-time high and ters. Bangladesh aims to produce DGP Loknath Behera has been earlier upheld the Central Admin- The Express Tribune. The official, notorious Lyari gangster, Mulla Lyari gang commanders, Nisar too reserves of the staple grain have more than 34 million tonnes in the made Director, Vigilance and Anti- istrative Tribunal's (CAT) deci- who requested anonymity since Nisar, considered the right-hand had left Karachi after a crackdown dipped to a six-year low. The current crop year, up from nearly corruption Bureau. Kerala Chief sion. The CAT was in agreement he is not authorised to speak to man of gang kingpin Uzair Baloch, against criminals was launched in flooding triggered by heavy pre- 33.5 million tonnes in the previ- Minister Pinarayi Vijayan yester- with the State Government's rul- the media said that a warning has during a search operation near the the city. When contacted, the au- monsoon rains also damaged other ous year. The world's fourth-big- day cleared the file to reinstate ing that transferred Senkumar from been issued and the concerned of- Pak-Iran border. Nisar is wanted thorities in Karachi said they could crops and fisheries in the marshy gest producer of rice consumes al- Senkumar as state DGP. The Su- the post of the state police chief. ficials have been informed about by the Karachi police in several not confirm Nisar’s arrest. The Pa- areas in the country's northeast- most all of its own production, but preme Court yesterday issued On April 11, the Kerala Govern- the unlawful activities. He added criminal cases. Sources said Nisar kistan Army has already taken ern region, affecting millions of often needs imports to cope with contempt notice to Kerala's Chief ment defended its decision to trans- “‘after the warning, disciplinary was injured in a shootout with the custody of banned People’s Amn people. The government has allo- shortages caused by natural disas- Secretary for not reinstating Sen- fer Senkumar, citing his transfer action will be taken against the ones security forces while they were Committee chief Uzair Baloch, cated 100 million taka ($1.2 mil- ters such as floods or drought. kumar as state DGP. was a punishment for how he had still found involved in private prac- conducting a search operation in who was arrested by Rangers on lion) in emergency aid for people State rice reserves at govern- The response has been sought handled the fallout of the 2016 tice.” The letter, a copy of which the area and taken into custody. the outskirts of Karachi last year. in the flood-hit areas. ment warehouses have fallen to by Monday. The apex court also Puttingal temple fire tragedy, in is available with The Express Tri- Nisar was a gang commander in A joint investigation team formed "This is a big loss for the farm- around 350,000 tonnes, the low- imposed a fine of Rs. 25,000 on which 110 people were killed and bune stated that management cad- Lyari’s Kalakot area and is wanted to probe into the case in May 2016 ers," said Manzurul Hannan, di- est in six years. the state for seeking clarification 300 were injured. The fire tragedy re health officials were not autho- in over 50 cases of murder, attempt had recommended that Baloch be rector general of the Department (Reuters) on it verdict of reappointing Sen- refers to an explosion leading to rised to do private practice. The to murder, rocket and grenade at- tried by a military court for ‘espi- kumar as DGP. Earlier on May 3, fireworks display going awry at health services DG has also sought tacks, extortion, kidnapping for onage’. Another Lyari gang king- the Kerala Government had filed a the temple in Kollam district last affirmations from these officials ransom and narcotics. He also fac- pin, Noor Muhammad alias Baba modification petition before the year. (This article has not been ed- stating that they are not involved es charges of attacking cops and Ladla, was killed in a shootout with top court seeking clarification on ited by DNA's editorial team and in private practice. DG Raza could police stations and has a Rs2 mil- Rangers in February. Two of Lad- its order to reinstate Senkumar as is auto-generated from an agency not be reached despite repeated lion bounty on his head. The sourc- la’s close associates — Sikandar the state police chief. The apex feed.) attempts. es said Nisar was earlier associat- alias Sikku and Mohammad Yaseen court directed the reinstatement of (DNAINDIA) (Tribune) ed with Lyari gang leader Rehman alias Mama — were also killed in Dakait. When Dakait was killed by the encounter. They were wanted the Karachi police in 2009, he start- by police for many heinous crimes. ed working with his successor, (Tribune) Sri Lanka raises US $ World Bank praises Sri Lanka for swift 1.5b via international implementation bond issue The Central Bank of Sri Lanka, on Justice Leila Seth, behalf of the Sri Lankan govern- of RTI ment successfully priced a new US$1.5 billion 10-year internation- first woman judge al sovereign bond on May 4th. The bond issue has been rated ‘B1’, ‘B+’ and ‘B+’ by Moody’s of Delhi HC dies Investors Service, Standard and Poor’s and Fitch Ratings respec- Justice (retired) Leila Seth, first and writ petitions. tively. This marks Sri Lanka’s elev- woman judge of the Delhi High She was appointed as the Del- enth U.S. dollar benchmark offer- Court passed away at her Noida hi High Court judge in 1978 and ing in the international bond mar- residence on Saturday. Seth had was made the chief justice of Him- kets since 2007 and is a clear tes- also become the first woman to top achal Pradesh High Court in 1991. tament of the international inves- the London bar exam in 1958. She (This article has not been edit- tor community’s continued sup- practised law in Patna High Court ed by DNA's editorial team and is port for Sri Lanka through the for about ten years and handled a auto-generated from an agency number of tax matters, civil and feed.) years. Citigroup, CITIC CLSA criminal cases, matrimonial suits (BBC) Securities, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, ICBC International, J.P. Morgan and Standard Chartered Bank act- ed as the Joint Lead Managers and Bookrunners on this successful transaction. The transaction was undertaken on the back of a strong market win- dow post the Federal Open Mar- ket Committee minutes release and -5 basis points) at the Asia evening on the back of books which were in ahead of the Nonfarm payroll and excess of US$7.5 billion. The bonds eventually priced during New the French elections. The transac- York hours at 6.20 percent reflecting a 42.5 basis points compression, tion also coincided with the Inter- well inside the initial price guidance for a final transaction size of US$1.5 Parliament Reforms and Mass liser of the World Bank, in Colom- national Monetary Fund staff-level billion. The final order book was in excess of US$11 billion, achieving Media Minister Gayantha Karu- bo. agreement that was released a day an oversubscription ratio of over 7 times, spread across 500 participat- nathilaka and the RTI Commission At the meeting, measures tak- before on May 3rd. ing accounts. “This clearly reflects investors’ continued confidence in were praised by the World Bank en by the Government to imple- The transaction with an initial Sri Lanka and their positive outlook on the Sri Lankan economic growth for implementing the Right to In- ment the Act and the contribution price guidance of 6.625 percent story,” the Central Bank said. Further, compared to the 2016 spread formation Act in Sri Lanka within which should be made by the area was announced during the Asia between US Treasury 10 year yield and 10 year Sri Lanka bonds yield, a short period of time. World Bank was discussed. morning of May 4th, and saw 2017 spread has substantially declined indicating a reduction in the risk This was said at a meeting held Equitable Growth Finance and strong interests from a wide range premium demanded by the investors. Geographical distribution was yesterday with Media Minister Institution Vice President Jan Wal- of high quality investors, allowing well diversified, with 58 percent of the final allocations going to the and Equitable Growth Finance and liser’s visit will end today. Sri Lanka to tighten final price U.S., 22 percent to Europe, and the remaining 20 percent to Asia. Institution Vice President Jan Wal- (Dailynews) guidance to 6.250 percent area (+/ (Trend) SUNDAY . MAY 07, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES News-in-Brief 5,000 Gazans at risk Trump’s Russia, Iran, Turkey set up Syria 1,000-strong death due to power entourage for de-escalation zones for at least shortage Israel trip six months - memorandum US President Donald Trump is expected to have an entourage Russia, Turkey and Iran agreed in 1,000 strong when he visits Isra- a memorandum signed on May 4 el, Yedioth Ahronoth has report- to establish four separate de-esca- ed. Trump’s first overseas trip lation zones in Syria for at least as president will take place later six months, according to a text de- this month, when he will go to tailing the agreement published by Saudi Arabia before heading for the Russian foreign ministry on Israel. Unlike his predecessor, he Saturday. The largest de-escalation will not go to Egypt. According zone includes Idlib province and to the Hebrew-language newspa- adjoining districts of Hama, Alep- per, Trump will visit the Holo- po and Latakia provinces. The oth- caust Museum — an obligatory er three zones are in northern Homs stop for all visiting politicians — province, the Eastern Ghouta re- and the ancient fortress of Mas- gion east of the capital Damascus ada, where first-century Zealots and along the Jordanian border in committed mass suicide rather southern Syria. The guarantors Generators have become the only 675,000 litres of industrial fuel per than surrender to Roman forces. will finalise maps of the de-escala- lifeline for Gaza’s hospitals and month. However Al-Sahabani says The Israeli police are preparing tion zones by June 4, and the agree- patients who are in need of urgent Al-Shifa has not felt the effects of for the visit by mobilising thou- ment can be extended automatical- medical care. However, with lim- this, nor benefitted from the prom- sands of police officers to secure ly if the three guarantor states ited amount of fuel entering the ises of other aid organisations who the sites on the president’s agree. besieged Strip, even these are like- pledged to provide $500,000 for schedule. Haaretz reported an of- The agreement envisages the ly to cease work and stop provid- fuel to keep emergency services ficial Israeli source as saying that halt of hostilities between Syrian ing electricity, risking the lives of running in Gaza. He explained that, Trump will also visit Bethlehem government forces and armed op- more than 5,000 patients, medical as the Gaza Strip’s largest hospi- and meet with Palestinian Presi- position groups within the zones staff told MEMO. According to tal, Al-Shifa needs up to 2,000 li- dent Mahmoud Abbas. He will and the creation of conditions for the spokesperson of Al-Shifa tres of industrial fuel every day. go to the Church of the Nativity humanitarian access, medical assis- Hospital, Dr Ayman Al-Sahabani, Last week, it was announced that while he is in the historic city. tance, the return of displaced ci- the number of patients who require most of the secondary healthcare Trump’s visit to Israel is vilians to their homes and the res- dialysis has increased from 400 to clinics and some of the depart- scheduled to take place on the toration of damaged infrastructure. 720 which has meant that ma- ments in the main hospitals were 50th anniversary of the “Reuni- The guarantor states committed to chines are operating 24 hours a closed due to the lack of electrici- fication of Jerusalem” during the take all the necessary measures to day. The life of these patients, in ty, as well as a lack of medicines. June 1967 war. The end of May continue fighting Islamic State, addition to more than 3,000 suf- Even NGO and charity hospitals also signifies the expiration of the Nusra and other groups both with- fering cancer and other serious dis- have reduced the services they of- executive order issued by ex- in and beyond the de-escalation eases, are at stake… If the genera- fer as a result of the energy crisis. President Barack Obama to zones. Political and armed oppo- tors, which run the hospitals, “The services of 40 surgical freeze the transfer of the US sition groups in Syria have reject- Iran sent a formal protest letter to stopped working for any reason, operation theatres, 11 obstetric Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerus- ed the proposal, saying Russia has the UN secretary-general and Se- many of these people will imme- operation theatres, five haemodi- alem. been unwilling or unable to get Pres- curity Council against Saudi Dep- diately perish. Al-Sahabani warned alysis centres and hospital emer- (BBC) ident Bashar al-Assad and his Ira- uty Crown Prince and Defence that although the hospitals have gency departments assisting al- nian-backed militia allies to respect Minister Mohammed Bin Salman “big generators, we still do not have most 4,000 patients daily will be past ceasefires. after his recent statements regard- sufficient reserves of fuel”, adding interrupted or stopped,” UNSCO (Reuters) that many patients would not sur- said in a statement to MEMO. The Shenzhen ing Tehran. A statement posted on vive without medical equipment for energy crisis is not the only issue the Iranian foreign ministry’s offi- more than 15 minutes. “If electric- medical staff are having to contend cial website yesterday stated it ity blacked out, a disaster will hap- with, according to the Director of landslide: Germany sent a protest letter to the UN Sec- pen,” he stressed. The warnings the Medical Equipment Depart- retary-General and Security Coun- come a month after Gaza’s only ment in the Ministry of Health in Officials cil stating that Bin Salman threat- electricity plant was forced to close the Gaza Strip, Johaina Tabash, to ban ened Iran in its recent statements as a result of the fuel shortage hospitals are also reeling from their when he said: “We won’t wait for caused by Israel’s crippling siege inability to repair worn and dam- jailed for the battle to be in Saudi Arabia. and a week after Palestinian Au- aged medical equipment, replenish Turks Instead, we’ll work so that the thority President Mahmoud Ab- medical supplies or send patients negligence battle is for them in Iran.” In its bas refused to pay Israel for Ga- to hospitals abroad for care. “We letter, the Iranian foreign ministry za’s fuel usage. In an e-mail sent to do not have spare parts for the Forty-five people have been sen- from held Saudi Arabia responsible for MEMO, the UN Special Coordi- medical equipment; therefore, if a tenced for their part in a land- the death of nine Iranian soldiers nator for the Middle East Peace major part of any machine stopped slide in the southern Chinese city last week near the border with Pa- Process (UNSCO) said that “32 working, the whole machine would of Shenzhen that killed 73 peo- Turkey kistan. They also noted that Bin critical hospital and health servic- shut down because we are unable ple in 2015. Piles of waste soil Salman made “baseless accusa- es are being sustained [with fuel]”, to replace it,” she said. If there is a and construction materials sud- tions” against Iran. but reiterated that “a brief inter- patient in urgent need of treatment denly collapsed, engulfing a near- death Saudi-Iranian relations are ex- ruption in electricity would result abroad he could die before he is by district. The manager of the periencing a major crisis after Riy- in an immediate loss of life.” The able to travel and if a patient with company that ran the landfill site adh announced it was severing situation will be immediately life- a chronic disease’s medicine runs and the former head of Shen- penalty diplomatic ties with Iran on 3 Jan- threatening for 113 newborns in out, he might pass away before zhen's administration bureau neonatal intensive care units, 100 being able to access another course uary 2016, due to the attacks on patients in intensive care and 658 of treatment. Although this is a were jailed for 20 years. Nearly the Saudi embassy in Tehran and 20 of those sentenced were gov- patients requiring haemodialysis 2- major consideration for Al-Saha- vote consulate in Mashhad in protest 3 times weekly, including 23 chil- bani, his biggest fear is that Israel ernment officials. They were con- against the execution of the Saudi victed of negligence and abuse of Germany said yesterday that it dren. To combat this, UNSCO said launches a new offensive of the power. Stories of survival in Shen- would not allow Turks to vote on Shia cleric, Nimr Baqir Al-Nimr. it had set up emergency procedures beleaguered Strip further exacerbat- zhen China's grim history of in- its territory in any Turkish refer- The major oil producers are to “enable up to 1.3 million peo- ing the crisis. “Imagine what the dustrial accidents The dump site endum on the reintroduction of the also battling one another in Syria ple to continue accessing critical situation would be like if there was had a storage capacity of four death penalty, with the Nether- and Yemen. health services”; a target which an Israeli offensive on Gaza.” million cubic metres and a maxi- lands possibly preparing to follow (Middleeastmonitor) would require access to at least (Middleeastmonitor) mum stacking height of 95m (310 suit. A spokesperson for German ft) but when the landslide hap- Chancellor Angela Merkel said that pened it was holding 5.8m cubic Police hunt suspected attacker after incident in Mile End following allowing such an option to vote reports of several people suffering from stab injuries metres of material and the waste was not possible in Germany. “It heaps stood 160m high, Xinhua is politically inconceivable that we reported. The landslide covered would agree to such a vote in Ger- an area the size of 50 football many on a measure that clearly pitches and more than 200 dig- gers were brought in to clear the contradicts our constitution and slurry. European values,” said Chancellor (CNN) Angela Merkel’s spokesman, Stef- fen Seibert. The German govern- ment added that its permission is Hamas wants needed to vote in foreign elections that take place on German soil, elections as including in embassies and consu- lates. Embassies and consulates en- The United Nations has accused joy certain privileges and immuni- Saudi Arabia of using anti-terror part of laws to criminalise political dissent ties under the 1961 Vienna Con- and raised concerns over the use reconciliation vention and Turkey would very of torture against suspected ter- likely want to hold voting on their rorists before calling on the king- deal premises to reach some 1.5 mil- dom to carry out an independent lion expatriate Turkish voters. Police are hunting for a suspect since been discharged. The sus- fact finding investigation into ci- Hamas member Sami Khater ex- Ankara accused Berlin of “Nazi” who fled after a 20-year-old wom- pected attacker fled the scene be- vilian deaths in Yemen. In a report pressed his surprise yesterday behaviour in March when some an was stabbed to death in east fore police arrived, while there were published by Special Rapporteur, that Palestinian President Mah- local German authorities cancelled London. Scotland Yard said police also two other uninjured parties at Ben Emmerson, yesterday, the of- moud Abbas had warned that he events where Turkish politicians were called shortly before 11pm the property. Detectives believe ficial raised concerns over the broad would take “unprecedented pun- were to campaign for a referendum on Thursday to Dora Street in they know who the victim is but definition of terrorism, which he ishing measures” against Gaza if giving broad new powers to the Mile End after reports of several are awaiting formal identification. said did not comply with interna- Hamas did not accept reconcili- Turkish presidency following elec- people suffering from stab injuries. The homicide and major crime tional human rights standards. ation and go for elections, Quds tions set for 2019. The Nether- A 20-year-old woman was command is investigating and any- Emmerson issued the report after Press reported. Khater reiterat- lands further added fuel to the dip- pronounced dead at the scene at one with any information should a five day visit to Saudi Arabia to ed that his movement replied to lomatic fire by preventing a Turk- around 11.40pm, while two other contact the incident room on 020 assess the government’s initiatives a Qatari memorandum regarding people – a 42-year-old woman and 8345 3734, or police via 101, or and policies in combating terror- ish minister from accessing her 24-year-old man – were taken to by tweeting @MetCC. the reconciliation, and engaged country’s own diplomatic mission ism where he met heads of govern- in the process. “To say that Fa- hospital with injuries but have (Theguardian) ment institutions and individuals accused and convicted of terrorist UN Special Rapporteur on Tor- and expelling her from the coun- crimes. He said the kingdom’s anti- ture, Dr Nils Melzer. tah replied to the Qatari memo- try. Similar to Germany, the Neth- randum and we did not, this is terror law criminalised peaceful ex- In his recommendations also, Em- erlands may also bar Turks from pression and prosecuted human merson urged the Saudi authorities not true. We replied to Qatar, voting in a death penalty referen- which was accepted as a media- Jordan Edwards: Texas police officer rights defenders and anyone to set up an independent review dum. A spokesman for Foreign deemed to be endangering “national mechanism to re-examine all cases tor by both sides.” The Hamas Affairs Minister Bert Koenders official refused to respond to unity” or undermining “the repu- in which individuals are currently said the Dutch cabinet “does not charged with murder of black 15 tation or position of the state”. serving sentences for exercising free Abbas’ threats to Gaza, saying: want this and will not facilitate it.” “We do not reply to this. The While Emmerson praised Saudi’s speech, freedom of thought, before Palestinian people, who are not “Reintroducing the death penalty rehabilitation work and said that calling on King Salman to commute used to being subject to black- would be a break with European year-old leaving house party the standard of its prisons was or pardon all such prisoners with mail or threats, will reply to this. values and is not compatible with among the best in the world, he immediate effect. membership of the European A US police officer has been ing away from the house. Jordan spokesperson Melinda Urbina was extremely critical of the treat- Lastly, the Special Rapporteur We have been under massive at- charged with murder after a black had been in the car with his two said. Records show that Oliver was tack before and we did not give Union and Council of Europe,” ment of terrorist suspects. Emmer- spoke of the need for greater trans- said Dutch foreign affairs spokes- teenager was shot dead in a car in brothers and two other teenagers briefly suspended in 2013 follow- son said he heard accounts of tor- parency about civilian casualties up.” Regarding Abbas’ threats, Texas. Roy Oliver fired his rifle at when the incident occurred. It took ing a complaint about his conduct Khater said: If they were aimed man Dirk-Jan Vermeij. Turkey’s ture and abuse of terrorist suspects in Saudi Arabia’s extra-territorial a car full of teenagers leaving a par- a few moments for the other pas- while serving as a witness in a during the investigation process. counter-terrorism operation in Ye- to bring us back to the reconcil- Erdogan has opened the possibili- ty in Dallas, fatally wounding 15- sengers to notice that he was drink-driving case. Personnel iation talks, it is alright, but if ty of legalising capital punishment, He raised specific concerns over men, calling for an independent fact year-old Jordan Edwards. Police slumped over in his seat. The sher- records from the Balch Springs ten priority cases for urgent review finding investigation into all civil- they were aimed to introduce his which would probably terminate had been called to the address to iff's office said an arrest warrant Police Department show Oliver credentials to regional and inter- the country’s bid to join the EU. before recommending the govern- ian deaths. investigate a complaint of under- had been issued on Friday based was suspended for 16 hours in ment extend an invitation to the (AP) national powers, it does not Last month, he won in a referen- age drinking and spotted the car on evidence that suggested Oliver December 2013 after the Dallas scare us. He continued: “We sup- dum that dramatically expanded leaving. Police claimed the teenag- "intended to cause serious bodily County District Attorney's Office port the unity of Palestinians and presidential powers, though he still ers' car was backing up toward of- injury and commit an act clearly filed the complaint. Oliver also we want to commit to the rec- has to win the upcoming presiden- ficers "in an aggressive manner", dangerous to human life that was ordered to take training cours- onciliation.” During his speech tial elections to wield those pow- but later said body camera video caused the death." The former es in anger management and court- before Arab ambassadors in ers. Turkey abolished the death showed the vehicle actually driv- Balch Springs officer was later re- room demeanour and testimony. Washington on Thursday, Ab- penalty in 2004 as part of its drive ing away from the officers. Oliver leased after posting bail at the Park- The records also included periodic bas said that he would take “un- for European Union membership. fired at the car, piercing the front er County Jail in Weatherford, 95 evaluations that noted at least one precedented painful measures Erdogan has said he will approve side passenger window and hitting miles west of Dallas. His bond had instance when Oliver was repri- against Gaza” in order to push its reinstatement if parliament sub- Jordan who was sitting in the front been set at $300,000 (£230,000). manded for being "disrespectful to Hamas to dissolve its govern- mits such a proposal or if the mea- seat, his family’s attorneys claim. The investigation into the shoot- a civilian on a call." That evalua- ment and go for elections. He was shot in the back of the head ing "will continue and does not tion called the reprimand an iso- (CNN) sure is backed in a referendum. (BBC) as his 16-year-old brother was driv- conclude with the arrest," sheriff's lated incident and urged Oliver to SUNDAY . MAY 07, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

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Email: [email protected] By Zulfiqar Shah ers who either have migrated before partition of India from various cul- tures and lands of Southasia, or dur- www.afghanistantimes.af ing the Britain India, have not only Sindhi and Baloch today have trans- assimilated in Sindh and with Sin- Photojournalist: M. Sadiq Yusufi formed into modern social and co- dhihood, but also have been protect- hesive entities, as they were histor- ing and defending Sindh. It is gener- Advisory editorial board ically however the linguistic, ethnic al unwritten rule of Sindhi that in- and sub-cultural additions that were digenous and migrant Baloch are Sin- Saduddin Shpoon, Dr. Sharif Fayez, Dr. Sultana Parvanta, Dr. Sharifa Sharif, resulted by the Partition of British dhi in Sindh. Sindhi at the border India, (after the creation of Paki- with Rajasthan and Gujarat state of Dr. Omar Zakhilwal, Setara Delawari, Ahmad Takal, Saboor Sarir stan) initiated the process of inte- India speak Sindhi, Dhatiki, Mar- gration in the societies. Politics is wari, and Parkari. Sindhi in Rajast- Graphic-Designers: patchy social process, imbibed with han, India particularly Barmer and the power; therefore state appara- Jaisalmir districts, speak Sindhi, Bilal Yusufi and Basir Qazizada tus of Pakistan, like elsewhere in Dhatki and Marwari. On the both the world today, has particularly side of the borders, people are in- Mar ket i ng & Adver t i si ng: determined the social interdepen- digenous in overwhelming majori- Mohammad Parwiz Arian, 0708954626, 0778894038 dence among and between the in- ty. Meanwhile, districts of Kutch and digenous-aboriginal Sindhi and Bhuj in Gujarat, India are ethno-lin- Mailing address: P.O. Box: 371, Kabul, Afghanistan Baloch as well as the migrants, ref- guistically Kutchhi Sindhi Muslims ugees, and immigrants durring 1947 and are indigenous majority in the Our Bank Accounts: Azizi Bank: 000101100258091 / 000101200895656 -2017. Nationhood, nationality, and districts. Rest of Sindhi dictions and identity today are diversified, as well their spoken centers are Laari Lasi Printed at Afghanistan Times Printing Press as simple matters. This can only be in Karachi; Laari and Laari Lasi described, determined, categorized Thatta; Laari in Badin; Mirpurkhas; and awarded on the grounds of ab- Tando Allahyar, and Tando Moham- originality, indegenioushood, eth- mand Khan Districts. Although The constitution says nicity, linguistics, ethnology partic- Laari, but called literary Sindhi, is ularly in contemporary world of spoken in Hyderabad, and adjoining post-immigration and migration is- Jamshoror and Kori towns and vil- sues, United Nations instruments, lages, as well as in Matyari districts. Article 138 comprehensive laws and procedures Lari Lasi is also spoken between riv- Article One Hundred Thirty-Eight: There shall be a provincial council in every prov- practiced in the nation-states and er Indus to the borders with original Baloch. Aboriginal as well one, and the Pashtun and Brahvi ince. Members of the provincial councils according to law, shall be elected for four federations across the globe. In Balochistan downward Jamshoro as indigenous Sindhi including Lasi settlers in the rural orchards of the Sindh, Kolhi, Bhil, Meghwar, Rebari, and Kotri towns of district Jam- Lari Sindhi, Utradi and other small- urban Quetta are now urbanized years by the residents of the province, proportionate to the population, through free, Gurgla and Brahvi are the aboriginal shoro, and Jhirik of district Thatta. er variant linguistic groups of Balo- Baloch parts of the city. The re- general, secret as well as direct elections. The provincial council shall elect one of its Dravidians and Proto-Dravidians; Wicholi, which has no popular name, chi including Brahvi are mostly turnee of Balochistan liberation war members as President. and Sammat specifically and rest of is spoken in Nawabshah, Dadu, dwelling at the borders with Sindh, during 1980s mostly from Helmand, original Sindhi are indigenous. Sa- northen Jamshoro and Naushehro Iran and Afghanistan, and Siraki ar- who returned with the comeback of maat includes some Arians and Brah- Feroz. Utaradi, is spoken in Khair- eas of Punjab. This also includes Nawab Khair Bux Murri, their tribal man Hindus as well as various lin- pur, Larkana, Sukkur, Ghotki, Kash- those who are living in Afghanistan and political leader, are settled in eages of Rajputs, the communities more, Jaccobabad and Qambar-Shah- (Helmand province) and Iran (Sis- the worst living condition outside associated with Indus and died River dadkot districts of Sindh. Siraiki, is tan-Balochistan province) and Quetta on the sides of Ring Road. Sarswati, lakes and waters bodies, not an alien language of Sindh. Sin- speak Balochi and Sindhi. Pashtun No displacement support has been cost and islands. Non-samaat indig- dhi rulers during first half of 1800s are aboriginal and indigenous in tendered to them, over one decade, enous Sindhi include ethnic and / or were Sindhi of Siraiki dialect. They Balochistan. There are refugees and either from Government of linguistic Balochi who claims Sindhi ruled Sindhi until invasion of Sindh migrant (from Afghanistan) Pashto Balochistan, Quetta Municipality, identity are indigenous Sindhi that in 1843. Linguistically Siraiki is speaking Balochistani. Previously and the UNHCR. They live in the includes indigenous Siraki subculture diction of Sindhi, its name is acquired known as British Balochistan, the temporary hamlets. The under- of Sindhi as well. This also includes from Sindhi word Siro, which means Pashtun area of Balochistan is sim- standing, historically between the those who settled in Sindh over one ‘the fringe’ in Sindhi. Siraiki means ilar to Balochi. Almost similar in people from Sindh and Balochistan, century. Indigenous and aboriginal language that is spoken at the fring- patterns, tribal construct and prin- and officially between Governments Sindhi is majority in Sindh. Indige- es of Sindh in north. Multan has once ciples. The historical affinity be- of Sindh and Balochistan is that the nous Sindhi, who earlier were living remained capital of the Kingdom of tween Baloch and Pashtun has many rainfall on the bordering mountains, in the 1700s borders of Sindh, and Sindh. The ethnic composition of examples like the one, marriage of if and where it drains towards later on moved in the contempo- Siraki people is like Sindhi and a Khan of Kalat from the family of Balochistan is the area of rary and Britain borders of Sindh, Baloch, a blend of ethnic Baloch, Prince in Kandahar, who gifted Balochistan, and if and where it for examples Kutchi, and some oth- Sindhi of Samat (indigenous) and Quetta to her daughter as Shaal (a drains to Sindh is the area of Sindh. er Zaats(caste) are aboriginal or in- Dravidian (aboriginal) origin. They cultural gift). Pashto speaking areas Sindhi speaking Baloch resides in here is a need of comprehensive military strategy to be choked out in digenous Sindhi. Indigenous Baloch form ethno-linguistically half of of Balochistan include the Afghani- Lasbella district where they are of Karachi who claim Baloch iden- population in Punjab The offspring stan-Pakhtukhuwa-FATA bordering known as Lasi, and the language is a bid to deal with any uncertainty across the country in war against all tity are also indigenous Baloch of of Indian Partition refugees are sons tribal, the high rise mountainous, called Lasi or Lasi Lari. Baloch of form of insurgents, but especially against the Taliban insurgents— Sindh. Baloch that have migrated and daughters of the soil and are and valley areas. Pashto in historical Magus Area, called Jhil to Sindh from 1890 to 1945 are sub- Urdu speaking, Bihari (Bhaujpuri Balochistan is linguistically associ- Magsi, mostly speak a Sindhi blend- who recently announced their spring offensive. The Taliban insurgents has merged in Sindhi society, and can- mostly), and Qaimkhani (Rajast- ated with southern Afghanistan Pa- ed with Balochi or Balochi blended unleashed its annual so-called “spring offensive”, saying they will target not be thought of being non-indige- hani) Sindhi. The process of their shto with its own peculiarities, and with Sindhi. Baloch of Dera Allah- nous. Thus, by every mean they are integration with indigenous Sindhi dialectical waves amongst bordering yar, Dera Murad Jamali, Sibi and Afghan and foreign forces. In a formal announcement the insurgency claimed considered indigenous and original majority is underway in Sindh, albe- tribal and valley Pashtun. Pashtun Bolan speak Balochi as well as Sin- Sindhi with their elders’ Baloch iden- it very slow paced in terms of so- refugee influx during the Cold War dhi. Similar patterns are also found “Operation Mansouri” already went into action across all 34 provinces. It tity. Punjabi who migrated to Sindh ciological inter-weaving. In some from southeastern Afghanistan par- to certain extent in the various pock- explained the offensive has been named after Taliban head Mullah Akhtar after the commissioning of Sukkur, cases, those ethnically or linguisti- ticularly from the area that falls ets of Khuzdar and Kalat. Brahvi Guddu and Kotri Barrages (Ghulam cally non-Sindhi, have migrated to- between Qandahar to Zabul has been are Balochi Dravidians, who live in Mansour, who was killed in an US drone last year. According to statement, Mohammad Barrage) have assimi- wards Sindh since 1990, and have witnessed in the districts adjoining Balochistan and Sindh indigenously. these operations would involve conventional attacks, guerrilla warfare, com- lated in Sindh, therefore they are become permanent residents of to Quetta. Baloch and Pashtun Linguistically Brahvi and Sindhi un- Sindhi and can be said Sindhi of Pun- Sindh, have no intention to return share historically, culturally and lin- til shared around 30 percent vocab- plex martyrdom (suicide) attacks, insider attacks, and use of Improvised jabi origin. Some amongst them are to their ancestral lands, and have guistically one common city, Quet- ulary at least. Brahvi and Tamil lan- Explosive Devices (IED) to achieve their objectives. It is very amazing that still holding Punjabi sub-culture, es- associated their interests and com- ta, where Pashtun are aboriginal, and guage also share phonetics and con- pecially those who migrated after mitments with Sindh in terms of its linguistic Brahvi and Balochi Baloch siderable vocabulary. Various dialects Taliban insurgents said to use everything to achieve objectives. What is the commissioning of Kotri Barrage and sovereignty and security in all of its are indigenous. Khuzdar, the second of Balochi are spoken in the cultur- objective? The objective of terrorism is terrorisms. If you’re goal is to find Guddu Barrage; however their large manifestations, can be said and largest city of Balochistan, is Baloch al-topographical areas of majority has submerged linguistical- claimed as Sindhi. However, as rule of linguistic Brahvi and Balochi res- Balochistan, and have a better lin- way to the Presidential Palace, so you can’t achieve it through war. War ly with Sindhi. A smaller numbers of of thumb, and in the light of United idents. During 1970s and later on, guistic connectivity with Persian at Rajasthani and Gujarati in various Nations instruments, the offspring the anarchy in Afghanistan mainly the Iran borders particularly in leads toward nothing, but leaving behind it is dark legacy of destruction. If districts on the western bank of In- of migrants are also Sindhi. It is an became reason to larger migration southeastern Balochistan. Baloch of you want the pullout of foreign forces from Afghanistan, so the reason be- dus as well as in the cities of Kara- unwritten and consensual sentiment of Persian speaking Hazara from Helmand, Afghanistan are Balochi chi, Hyderabad, Thatta, and south- and expression of Sindhi that those central Afghanistan. Hazara, histor- speaking, while Baloch of Sistan- hind their stay is your insurgency. Shun fighting today—the foreign forces ern parts of district Jamshoro that who does not pour their commit- ically, are ethnic Mongolian. They Balochistan, Iran and adjoining ar- would leave Afghanistan tomorrow. Your evil and irrational war has prolonged includes Memon of Okhai and Kuty- ment with the sovereignty, security almost are limited to Quetta city eas speak Sindhi blended with Per- ana background, Silawat, and other and interest of Sindh, can never be with a smaller number of popula- sian influenced Balochi, and Iranian their stay here. If the Taliban insurgents are really willing to see Afghanistan Zaats are also Sindhi, and using ei- accepted as Sindhi. In tions in comparison with Pashtun Balochi. Jadgal (linguistically non free from foreign forces, it is very easy through paying ground for their ther various dialects of Sindhi or a Balochistan, Baloch of Balochi and Baloch in Quetta. The settle- Baloch but ethnically Baloch) form blend of Sindhi-Rajasthani or Sin- group of languages that include Pro- ment patterns of Pashtun, Baloch majority in Sistan-Balochistan in withdrawal by the joining to the table of negotiation with the Afghan govern- dhi-Gujarati. Most of them, like to-Dravidian Brahvi; various ver- and Hazara are similar to certain ex- Iran. They are recognized Baloch ment. The door peace is always open for you (Taliban) and other peace lover Memon, are from within the his- sions, dialects and expressions of tent; however the development and in Iran and in Balochistan. torical borders of Sindh. Smaller Balochi spoken in the cultural-to- urbanization in Quetta, although Shah is a Sindhi refugee jour- insurgent outfits. It is a fact that the killing of innocent Afghans would not groups like Silawat who settled in pographical areas of Sarawan, Jhal- slow paced, has changed the ethnic nalist, analyst and activist currently Sindh on the invitation of Pir Pagar wan, Makaran, and Sindhi (Lasi and patterns of settlements. Unlike the staying in Delhi. lead militants to their goal. Reconciliation is the best way. Today the Taliban Surihya Badshah in 1900s, and oth- Utradi) are the indigenous and ab- Pashtun residents of city, the oldest www.zulfiqarshah.com insurgents are fighting a war which they already defeated. The brave Afghan security forces chased and killed them across the country. Last year’s Tali- ban operation “Omari” was dashed to the ground by the Afghan security forces. Surly, their new spring offensive would face the same scenario. None is denying that some regional players are backing Taliban insurgents to contin- ue the war. But, it is up to them (Taliban) to see who the victim is—it is Pakistan’s no, Iranians no, Americans no, Russians no, and etc… but only and only the Afghan masses—their own brothers and sisters. Though the Taliban insurgents are leaving no stone unturned, in which they recently cap- tured the Qala-i-Zal district of northern Kunduz province after two days of heavy clashes. But such seizing is temporary. It doesn’t last long. Soon the security forces would recapture the district. Nevertheless, the core point is that why Taliban insurgent doesn’t realize that war is not the solution. They have this experience for more than decades—in case it was solution, so Afghanistan that have been suffering from four decades of war, could have been the safest place in the surface of this planet. Though the Taliban insur- gents engaged in peaceful negotiations with the Afghan government through some channels, but, however there is little sign of any outcome. It would be better for the group to have direct contacts with the government instead of third party. Face-to-face talks would be the most reliable way to move for- ward. Let’s make it possible to have peace deal with the Taliban insurgents just like we did with Hezb-e-Islmai Afghanistan, the second largest mili- tants group in the country. The Afghan people are waiting for that day. Subscription Rates Note: The following rates will apply from January 01, 2017. Fee Categories Afghanistan Times Annual Afg: 5400 at your door step For fast delivery service Six Months Afg: 2700 Afghanistan Times seeks the names, addresses of your International Organization $240 per year organizations and the number of copies you want. SUNDAY. MAY 07, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES Think you’re living in a ‘hellhole’ today? Try By Sisonke Msimang being a billionaire Sisonke Msimang is a South African writ- er and political commentator who focuses on in 1916. race, gender and democracy. By George F. Will macology. And don’t even think about getting a 1916 toothache. You can afford state-of-the-art 1916 In recent years the relationship be- Congress (ANC) - is dying. Appeal- ing to the rural poor in a country dentures — and probably will need tween South African President Ja- them. Your arthritic hips and knees? cob Zuma and Julius Malema, the that is rapidly urbanising holds little strategic value. The EFF, on the Hobble along until you cannot hob- leader of the Economic Freedom ble any more, then buy a wheelchair. Fighters (EFF), has dominated South other hand, is attractive to the ex- ploding youth demographic: those Birth control in 1916 will be prim- African politics. With an almost 40- itive, unreliable and not conducive year age gap, their partnership has under the age of 30, whose numbers are on the rise. In this sense, then, to pleasure. You could enjoy a smat- played a profound role in shaping Having bestowed the presidency on tering of early jazz, but rock-and- the tone and bent of post-apartheid Malema's future is bright. His core a candidate who described their coun- constituency is young and urban. roll is decades distant, and Netflix politics. Although they were initial- try as a “hellhole” besieged by mul- and Google even more so. Your pas- ly close allies, in recent years Zuma This, above all else, marks the dif- titudes trying to get into it, Ameri- ference between Malema and Zuma. times would be limited, but you could has served as an effective punching cans need an antidote for social hy- measure the passage of time on the bag for the young leader. Malema It is not just Malema's age that works in his favour, it is that those pochondria. Fortunately, one has finest Swiss watch. It, however, has made a meal out of Zuma's short- arrived from Don Boudreaux, an would be less accurate than today’s comings and his mistakes. He has who support him are young them- selves; they represent the future. economist at George Mason Uni- Timex or smartphone. As a 1916 used each fresh scandal related to versity’s Mercatus Center and pro- billionaire, you would be materially the president's alleged misuse of Whereas those who are being con- sidered for the top position in the prietor of the indispensable blog Cafe worse off than a 2017 middle-class state funds, or his relationship with Hayek. He has good news: You are American; an unhealthy 1916 bil- wealthy benefactors such as the Gup- ANC are in their mid-to-late 60s, Malema will still be under 40 in 2019 as rich as John D. Rockefeller. Rich- lionaire would be much worse off ta family, or his relationships with er, actually. Some historians esti- than an unhealthy 2017 American women, to demonstrate to the elec- when Zuma steps down. Defending the constitution mate that on Sept. 29, 1916, a surge of any means. Intellectually, your torate that Zuma is unworthy of in the price of Rockefeller’s shares 1916 range of cultural choices would their votes. Still, at a more substantive lev- el, what matters most is how similar of the Standard Oil Co. of New Jer- be paltry compared with today’s. Startling similarities sey made him America’s first bil- Yet despite their differences, the the two men are when it comes to And your moral tranquility might defending or trampling on the coun- lionaire. Others say he never be disturbed by the contrast between men are startlingly similar. Indeed, reached this milestone and that Hen- it was Malema's ability to mobilise, try's iconic constitution. Zuma has your billionaire’s life and that of the already demonstrated his contempt ry Ford was the first. Never mind. If normal American. Last year, a Bu- cajole and cause strategic political Rockefeller was the first, his billion chaos that helped to bring Zuma to for the rule of law and for the spirit reau of Labor Statistics paper de- of the constitution in the past five was worth $23 billion in today’s dol- scribed the life of workers in 1915. power. Malema was the snarling lars. Boudreaux asks if you would pitbull whose presence allowed Zuma years and has been sanctioned by More than half (52.4 percent) of the constitutional court in a judg- accept this bargain: You can be as the 100?million Americans were to play the even-keeled and charm- By Afrasiab Khattak troducing constitutional reforms. eign dignitaries visiting Pakistan or rich as Rockefeller was in 1916 if ing elder statesman. Over time, ment that ordered him to pay back other countries entering into dia- younger than 25, life expectancy at some of the costs of building his vil- The democratic struggle based on you consent to live in 1916. Bou- birth was 54.5 years (today, 78.8) Malema's adversarial approach to this consensus led to the general elec- logue with Pakistan will face a real lage palace in Nkandla. Malema, Before the political uncertainties dilemma in choosing their interloc- dreaux says that if you had Rock- and less than 5 percent of Ameri- politics (and Zuma's implicit sup- tions of 2008 and the 18th Consti- efeller’s riches back then, you could port for the conduct) became em- on the other hand, began his career generated by the Supreme Court de- utors from Pakistani side. All Par- cans were 65 or older. One in 10?ba- by undermining democratic process- cision on Panama leaks could sub- tutional Amendment in 2010. Al- have had a palatial home on Fifth bies died in the first year of life (to- blematic of a new riotous culture in though there were some deviations liamentary Parties delegation led by es within his party and has faced a side, a fresh public standoff between the Speaker of the National Assem- Avenue, another overlooking the day, 1 in 168). A large majority of the ruling party - one in which boo- from the letter of COD by its signa- Pacific, and a private island if you ing, populism and loyalty to per- number of corruption and fraud court the civil and military leadership on bly completed a successful visit to births were not in hospitals (today, cases. In recent times, however, as what is called the Dawn leaks ush- tories, its spirit, by and large, ush- wished. Of course, going to and from sonalities rather than policy posi- ered in a new era of democracy. Afghanistan this week but the rela- less than 1 percent). In 1915, only he has taken on Zuma, the young ered a new challenge to the state tions between the two countries nose the coasts in your private but un- about 14 percent of people ages 14 tions became the norm. Malema In 2013 the elected assemblies com- air-conditioned railroad car would be may have been expelled from the leader has spoken eloquently in de- system. dived with the visit of the represen- to 17 were in high school, an esti- fence of democracy, accountability So much has already been written pleted their five years constitution- time-consuming and less than pleas- ruling party, but his tactics of dis- al term, despite difficulties of the tative of the security establishment mated 18 percent age 25 and older and the constitution. Those who are about the aforementioned contro- just two days after the visit of par- ant. And communicating with some- had completed high school, and near- ruption and conflict have contin- objective and subjective nature, for one on the other coast would be a ued to mar elective conferences and skeptical of his about-turn say "a versies and there is no use getting liamentarians. It is as if the civil ly 75 percent of women working in leopard doesn't change its spots". into their details as these are mere the first time in the country’s his- sluggish chore. Commercial radio did major events. While less overtly tory, and power was peacefully and and military components live in two factories had left school before They worry that after 2019, with- pretexts for justifying defiance and parallel universes. Why would for- not arrive until 1920, and 1916 eighth grade. There were 4 renters confrontational than Malema, smoothly transferred from one phonographs would lacerate 2017 Zuma has also stamped his impri- out Zuma in the top spot, Malema confrontation. eign countries or private parties in- for every homeowner, partly be- may move into a central position The real issue behind the dangerous elected government to another. sensibilities, as would 1916’s silent matur on the political landscape. PML-N was expected to push the vest in a country overburdened with cause mortgages (usually for just five Like Malema, Zuma has encouraged within the ruling party. Firmly en- current polarisation is the question so many uncertainties? The main movies. If in 1916 you wanted Thai to seven years) required down pay- sconced there, he may forget his of power. Who will wield the real overbearing security establishment curry, chicken vindaloo or Vietnam- factionalism, maintaining a firm grip back for the simple reason that its arena for the success or failure of ments of 40 to 50 percent of the on those who are loyal to him, allegiance to democracy. These anx- state power, the elected civil gov- the state is economy, which is going ese pho, you could go to the phone purchase price. Less than one-third ieties are not unfounded. Yet they ernment as per the 1973 Constitu- leader Mohammad Nawaz Sharif is hanging on your wall and ask the quashing dissent through political the authentic leader of Punjabi bour- to be the worst victim of the cur- of homes had electric lights. Small favours. Zuma has also been able to diminish the agency and sophistica- tion or the security establishment rent paralysis. States can’t be run operator (direct dialing began in the electric motors — the first Hoover tion of the South African voters. which has been ruling the roost as geoisie with a strong political base 1920s) to connect you to restau- change tack quickly and with agility in the biggest province of the coun- forever on an ad hoc basis. A coun- vacuum cleaner appeared in 1915 when required. Both Zuma and Male- South Africa is a country whose cit- per traditions established in the try run forever on adhocracy may rants serving those dishes. The fact — were not yet lightening house- izens are torn between old loyalties post-Zia “republic “? The de jure or try. And then as a Muslim Leaguer it that there were no such restaurants ma can turn on the charm. Through- wasn’t supposed to be easy for the win a battle or two but it’s sure to work. Iceboxes, which were the out most of his first term of office, to the liberation movement and a the de facto?It wouldn’t be fair to lose the war. Relations with three would not bother you because in norm until after World War II, were deep commitment to democracy on blame just one side for the mon- Punjabi dominated security estab- 1916 you had never heard of those Zuma was often referred to as "the lishment to label him as “security neighboring countries out of total all that 1915 had: General Motors’ people's president". Similarly, Male- the basis of their apartheid past. strous deformities of this so-called four are in the worst shape as re- dishes, so you would not know what Frigidaire debuted in 1918. So, thank How Malema chooses to negotiate republic. risk” as they have been doing with you were missing. If in 1916 you ma is able to draw large crowds and non-Punjabi leaders. But as we have ports about military clashes are con- Boudreaux for making you think inspire his followers with his com- these competing interests will de- Weakened and overwhelmed by the tinuously pouring in from all the suffered from depression, bipolar about this: How large would your net termine his future, and in the pro- savagery of prolonged martial law seen it was not to be. Firstly, be- disorder, a sexually transmitted dis- mon-sense appeals. More worrying- cause PML-N has successfully cut three borders. But the most danger- worth have to be to get you to swap ly, both men have been embroiled cess, the future of the country. He of General Zia (that enjoyed full and ous fact is that Pakistan is at war ease or innumerable other ailments the life you are living in “hellhole” must play his cards right because generous western support during Af- itself from the source of democrat- in legal cases that have required them ic strength by putting its back on with itself. treatable in 2017, you also would America for what that money could to fend off allegations of corrup- there is a real risk that, fed up with ghan “Jihad”) the political parties As if the internal terror problem was not know that you were missing an- buy in 1916? the sort of charismatic populism accepted this moth eaten republic the elected bodies. Under the stew- tion and abuse of state connections ardship of Nawaz Sharif the present not enough there is a new craze for tibiotics and the rest of modern phar- (WP) and resources. Despite these simi- that Zuma and the ANC have repre- in the hope that they will be able at lynching people under the allega- sented in recent years, the elector- some stage in the future to evolve it system is anything but a parliamen- larities, there are two key differenc- tary democracy. Marginalisation of tions of blasphemy. There isn’t a ate in 2019 may see Malema as too into a genuine republic. single day when there aren’t reports urkey's April 25 air strikes against Kurdistan Workers' Party es between the two men. It is these the parliament has led to the mar- (PKK) positions in Iraq and its affiliate People's Protection Units differences that will determine Male- deeply embedded in the very culture Political parties did participate in about frenzied mobs attempting to of cronyism and populism that they the musical chair game in 1990s that ginalisation of the democratic sys- (YPG) in Syria were unexpected, but should not have surprised ma's political future in a post-Zuma tem. Secondly, the security estab- lynch the alleged accused person or T wish to escape. If this is the case, was directed by the security estab- anyone. South Africa. The first lies in the lishment after loosing hope in the persons. demographics they attract. The sec- voters may punish not just the ANC lishment. Political parties meekly The state is loosing its writ to fa- Turkey has consistently maintained that the PKK's presence in Iraq's but also the combative, disrespect- followed scripts for the so-called old political parties has successfully ond relates to their commitment to produced test tube politicians and natic mobs in broad daylight. How Sinjar region was unacceptable. Only two months into the Euphrates constitutionalism. In terms of de- ful and machismo style of leader- long marches (equivalents of sit ins are these fanatics different from Shield Operation back in October 2016, President Recep Tayyip Er- ship and politics that Zuma and or dharnas of recent times) aimed political parties. It has scripted sit- mographics, as a rural African man ins and agitations by test tube poli- anti-state terrorists? Hasn’t the dogan pledged that Turkey would not tolerate Sinjar to be the "new with a poor education and humble Malema have represented. In so at overthrowing the governments state legitimised the weaponisation Qandil", referring to the terror group's base of operations in northern doing they may decide to reject of their rivals. ticians to weaken the elected civil- beginnings, Jacob Zuma has risen to ian government. Security establish- of blasphemy by using it against dis- Iraq. While Turkish officials repeated their opposition to PKK's pres- the highest office in the land in what Malema, opting instead for a fresh General Musharraf’s martial law had sidents? It’s impossible to find an- ence in Sinjar several times, officials from the Kurdish Regional Govern- start with a candidate who is yet to a sobering effect on the old politi- ment has also manipulated the pro- is seen by many in his base as a clear longed war on terror to strengthen swers to these questions as the state ment (KRG) also asked the PKK to leave the area. Early in March sign that the politics of the apart- emerge. There is no question that cal parties and they realised that isn’t speaking with one voice. 2017, clashes broke out between the PKK-linked Yazidi militia and the even in such a scenario Malema has they can’t afford blind confronta- its grip on the formation and exe- heid era are over. Similarly, Malema cution of state policies along with Again be that as it may the KRG's Peshmerga fighters, a sign of increased tensions among Kurdish also comes from humble beginnings a long career ahead of him. In the tion and that they will have to abide country’s leadership is legally and end, the battle for the hearts and by certain rules of the game for maintaining its economic empire. groups fuelled by the PKK's lingering presence in the region. Qandil - his roots are in the township of Be that is it may, the current crip- morally bound to take short term mountains are located along the Iraq-Iran border in northeastern Iraq. Seshego in the province of Limpo- minds of South Africans will not achieving evolutionary develop- and long term measures for over- come down to age or political party ment in the democratic system. The pling stand off between the civil and The PKK have long been taking advantage of the mountainous terrain po. However, the young leader of- military leadership can have disas- coming the crisis. Even if we are so and using its bases there to train, plan attacks, and provide logistical fers an equally powerful and perhaps affiliation or a struggle between two new consciousness and maturity of dumb to be unable to lean from ex- men who have shadowed each other political parties led to the Charter trous unintended consequences. support to its fighters. A similar base in Sinjar would help the PKK to more resonant example of the post- Without a credible constitutional perience of the other countries don’t operate in northwestern Iraq - an area near the Syrian border which is apartheid dream. His rise from the for years. All indications are that Of Democracy (COD) signed by we know that the internal collapse after nearly a decade of infighting Mian Nawaz Sharif and Shaheed arbiter the system is faced with be- critically important for the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the streets of his township, to being one coming totally dysfunctional (if it of state system in our own country and political decay, it is the politi- Benazir Bhutto in 2006. The COD in 1971 led to international inter- Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS). US military planners must be betting of the most powerful political fig- isn’t already there). State institu- on the promises of the PKK-linked Sinjar Resistance Units to help cut ures in the country, is as meteoric as cian most closely aligned with the was formally signed by the leaders vention resulting in the disintegra- values espoused in the constitution of the two major political parties tions are in a collision course with off ISIL's route between Mosul and Raqqa. Turkey is against not only Zuma's rise from cattle-herder to the danger of the constitution be- tion of the country? president. It is not just Malema's age for which so many South Africans but it was supported and upheld by Afrasiab Khattak is a retired PKK's influence in the region, but also the US' apparent tactical decision fought and died for, who will win all the democratic forces of the coming totally irrelevant. By jump- to utilise the PKK against ISIL. Turkey prefers a combination of Pesh- that works in his favour, it is that ing into every major political con- Senator and an analyst of regional those who support him are young the day. Malema would do well to country. It contained not only a affairs merga forces and Free Syrian Army fighters to take the lead in the fight keep his eye on this political reali- pledge for restoration of democra- troversy the higher judiciary is not themselves; they represent the fu- far from losing its credibility. For- against ISIL, as these groups pose no threat to Turkey's national secu- ture. However, Zuma's base - indeed ty. cy by removing the dictatorship but rity. the base of the African National (Aljazeera) it also carried a commitment for in- The PKK, on the other hand, has not only continued to conduct attacks against Turkey but has also sought to establish an autonomous region in northern Syria through its Syrian affiliate, the Democratic Union Party, by making deals with prominent actors in Syria's war, including Russia. Creating a hub and a base for its operations in Sinjar is critical for the PKK but actualisation of this plan would ironically violate the Iraqi- LETTER TO THE EDITOR Syrian border - just like ISIL attempted to do in the past. US military leaders seem to consider the PKK affiliates in Iraq and Syria as allies in the fight against ISIL. The US Central Command went even further than that and is now reportedly patrolling the Syrian-Turkish border to dis- courage escalation and violence between two of its "most trusted part- ners in the fight to defeat ISIL". The US military did not hide its displea- sure with the Turkish air strikes against the PKK and its affiliates in Iraq and Syria despite the fact that the US and Turkey are supposed to be part of the same anti-ISIS coalition. At the same time, neither President Trump nor US officials at the cabinet level have made any statements Unemployment is the core reason behind drug addiction in the country. A number of youth in against Turkish operations. The forthcoming meeting between US Pres- southwestern Nimroz province accused the government of ignoring them and not creating jobs ident Donald Trump and his Turkish counterpart will surely involve for them. They said that joblessness has forced young men into using drugs and migrating to extensive discussions around the US-Turkey strategic disconnect in the foreign states. The government should pay serious heed to this issue and spare no efforts in By Kadir Ustun fight against ISIL and the PKK's influence on the ground. It will be a challenge, however, to resolve this issue in one meeting. Two sides will generating jobs for them. The young generations are playing key role in building or damaging of Kadir Ustun is the Executive Director of the need to talk more often and in-depth about a military plan to root out their country. SETA Foundation in Washington, DC. ISIL but also, and more importantly, they will need to agree on a polit- The government should leave no stone unturned to create jobs for the youths as they are the ical plan that would establish stability on the ground in a post-ISIL future maker of this war-turn country. Putting a glance to every development countries, you scenario. would find that all credits for that progress directly goes to its youth’s indefatigable efforts. We Unfortunately, the anti-ISIL coalition's efforts have been largely tactical and created space for non-state actors such as the PKK to take advan- want the government to pay serious attention in providing jobs for youths. tage of a security vacuum spanning Iraq and Syria. Ali Ahmad, Nimros province, Afghanistan There are signs that the Trump administration may be working on a more thoughtful approach that prioritises long-term strategies over short- term tactical gains. It is not clear, however, if this new approach will translate into actual policy. So far, the White House has not made a political decision on whether to arm the YPG directly and include them in operations to liberate Raqqa Letter to editor will be edited for policy, content and clarity. All letters must from ISIL. Turkey has presented multiple proposals that exclude the have the writer’s name and address. You may send your letters to: YPG from the Raqqa operation and replace them with local Arab forces [email protected] supported by Turkish troops. Any scenario that empowers and legiti- mises PKK's affiliates will certainly strain US-Turkey relations and risk weakening anti-ISIL operations. It is clear as a result of the April 25 operations that Turkey is determined to limit the reach and influence of the PKK and its affiliates on national security grounds. Beyond Tur- Disclaimer: key's own national security requirements, it is difficult to see how allowing the PKK to control Arab-majority towns and to establish an The views and opinions expressed in the articles are autonomous region in northern Syria contributes to long-term stability. those of the author(s) and do not reflect the views or The Trump administration needs to go beyond tactical wins and take its time to create a more careful strategy both to avoid alienating opinions of the Afghanistan Times. key allies such as Turkey and to conduct a sustainable anti-ISIL cam- paign. (Aljazeera) SUNDAY. MAY 07, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES Iran’s President Rouhani slams ‘nuclear deal saboteurs’ in debate

China's frustrated response to North Korea's recent commentary openly attacking its traditional ally The number killed for opposing its nuclear program is rare and significant, suggesting that the relationship between the in Venezuela amid two traditional Asian allies is fray- ing and could even rupture, ana- lysts said. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), consid- mounting political ered the official mouthpiece of North Korea, on Wednesday ran a commentary attacking “Chinese unrest reaches 38 politicians and journalists” for ac- The number killed in Venezuela but the embattled leader shows no Iran's president blasted conserva- been unable to cash. Mr Rouhani cusing its nuclear program of amid mounting political unrest rose sign of ceding to their demands. tive opponents during a critical promised that after the signing of threatening China’s national inter- to 38 on Friday, as opposition lead- Authorities announced Friday presidential debate on Friday, ac- the deal all the sanctions would be ests. China has long said it sup- ers reported that dozens of offic- that Hecder Lugo, 20, had died a cusing them of attempting to sab- lifted and people's lives would ports a denuclearized Korean Pen- ers had been detained for refusing day after being shot in the indus- otage the nuclear deal with world improve, but they have not," he insula, and that all parties involved to repress protesters. Former pres- trial city of Valencia, which has powers. Hassan Rouhani slammed said. Rouhani hit back with a spir- in the matter, including South Ko- idential candidate Henrique Ca- been the scene of ongoing protests the decision to write anti-Israel ited defence of the nuclear deal, rea, North Korea, the U.S. and Ja- priles said 85 officers, a majority and massive looting. His death messages on ballistic missiles be- saying it had allowed a massive pan, should settle their differenc- from the military, had been de- brought to at least 38 the number fore testing them, in what is seen increase in oil sales and opened the es through dialogue. But the situa- tained for "expressing discontent" of people reported dead by vari- as rare criticism of the elite Revo- way for Iran to take a central posi- tion on the peninsula has seen a with the actions of the nation's ous sources, though the public lutionary Guards, and also spoke tion in regional diplomacy. "It is recent heightening of tensions un- national guard. Capriles said he re- prosecutor puts the tally at 37. of his commitment to human rights. unprecedented that Iran has such der new U.S. President Donald ceived information about the de- More than 700 others have been "We saw how they wrote slogans an important role," he said, refer- Trump. China’s public sentiment tained officers through some of injured. Opposition leaders have on missiles and showed under- ring to this week's talks on Syria has long opposed North Korea’s their relatives, who indicated they repeatedly called on officers to ground (missile) cities to disrupt alongside Russia and Turkey. He nuclear program, but Beijing has wanted their position shared with think with their conscience before the JCPOA (nuclear deal)," he said also vowed to improve civil rights typically remained more restrained the public. There has been no in- launching attacks, noting that during the debate, which comes - a crucial plank of his 2013 pres- on the matter in its public remarks. dependent confirmation of the de- among the protesters could be ahead of the 19 May election. "Our idential campaign which has been But it has been breaking with that tentions. National guardsmen have their own relatives and friends. nation got through these issues stymied by the conservative judi- trend in recent weeks, as reflected repeatedly launched tear gas and The opposition is calling for wom- because the majority of society ciary and security forces. "Civil by strongly-worded opinion piec- rubber bullets in more than a month en to march throughout the nation chose morality and Islam from day rights are not just on paper, they es in the People’s Daily and Glo- of anti-government protests. Dem- Saturday, while pro-government one," he added. Iran argues that will turn into practice. We will hold bal Times, two media often con- onstrators are calling for President women's groups are planning a missile tests are not banned under different sectors responsible," he sidered to reflect Beijing’s views. Nicolas Maduro to hold elections, counter-demonstration. (AP) the 2015 deal, which curbed its said. Last month, the conservative- In its unusually harsh commentary nuclear programme in exchange for controlled Guardian Council select- last week, the North’s KCNA said a lifting of certain sanctions, but ed six candidates and rejected more the two Chinese media outlets they have heightened tensions than 1,600 applicants. The coun- “shifted the blame for the deterio- with the US and Israel. Rouhani cil also banned former Iranian lead- rated relations between the DPRK said his conservative opponents in er Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from and China on to the DPRK and the election were linked to those running in the elections. Split even- raised lame excuses to justify Chi- trying to scupper the deal and ly between three conservatives and na's base acts of dancing to the tune broader outreach to the West. three moderate-reformists, the de- Vice President of Bulgaria of the U.S.” DPRK is North Ko- "When our diplomats were nego- bates have the flavour of a team rea’s official name, which KCNA tiating the deal, what were you event. Analysts expect the other Iliyana Yotova is on a usually uses in its reports. doing behind the scenes? Some moderate candidates, vice-presi- The KCNA commentary ac- people acted like the opponents dent Eshaq Jahangiri and Mostafa working visit toAzerbaijan cused China of “parroting the of the Iranian people," he said. Hashemitaba, to withdraw at the ‘unanimous view of the interna- 'Empty promises' last minute to boost Rouhani's Vice President of Bulgaria Iliyana ists with profile "Bulgaria and the tional community’ cried by the Meanwhile, one of Rouhani's chances. Jahangiri surprised view- Yotova is on a working visit to Balkans." Iliana Yotova will donate U.S. and resorting to sanctions main challengers, hard-line cleric ers with a forceful and charismatic Azerbaijan till May for participa- books to the Center for Bulgarian racket after branding the DPRK as Ebrahim Raisi, said he would not turn in the first debate, leading some tion in the 4th World Forum on Language and Culture in the capi- a criminal, pursuant to the forces tear up the nuclear accord but to speculate he could challenge his Intercultural Dialogue. This was tal of Azerbaijan, whose activity hostile toward the DPRK.” “For slammed what he called the gov- boss, although this time he was on announced by the press-secretari- focuses on the mutual inclusion of the DPRK, the nuclear weapons ernment's weak stance and empty more subdued form. The conser- at of the head of state. Today, the young people in culture, education are its absolute symbol and repre- promises. "We should not show vatives were fatally split in 2013, vice-president will deliver a lecture and The science and the improve- sent its supreme interests,” the any weakness in the face of the and it is still unclear whether Rai- to students from the Baku Slavic ment of the educational process in commentary stated. “The DPRK Russia blocks China’s enemy," said Raisi, who had a si, Ghalibaf or the third conserva- University, where Bulgarian Phi- the field of Bulgarian studies. will never beg for the maintenance more lively debate after a lacklus- tive, Mostafa Mirsalim, will agree lology is among the subjects stud- © 2017 All rights reserved. of friendship with China, risking tre showing in the first round last to rally round the most likely con- ied. It prepares future diplomats Citing Focus Information Agency its nuclear program which is as social media app week. "This agreement was like a tender. and international relations special- is mandatory! (FOCUS) precious as its own life, no matter cheque that the government has (PressTV) how valuable the friendship is.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokes- WeChat person Geng Shuang on Thursday gave an official response to the Russia's telecom s watchdog has blocked China's WeChat, Turkmenistan: Death, KCNA commentary, insisting that the popular social m edia app developed by Tencent Hold- Third Turkish national China “has been assessing and deal- ings, the South China Morning Post said on Saturday, cit- corruption at the ing with the relevant issue based ing information posted on the Russian regulator's website. arrested in Malaysia on its own merits in an objective and impartial manner.” He also re- top of the tree iterated China’s commitment to a for security reasons nuclear-free peninsula. The Peo- Occupying high office in Turkmen- uty prime minister in July 2014 ple’s Daily’s overseas edition re- istan is never a comfortable affair, — this is a more senior ranking butted the criticism more strongly but this has been an especially bad than might first appear, since Turk- by calling North Korea “stubborn” week. On May 3, the 51-year old menistan has no prime minister, in its determination to develop deputy prime minister for indus- as President Gurbanguly Ber- nuclear weapons. “Just like a per- try Batyr Ereshov suddenly dymukhamedov is in effect both son poisoned by a bewitching drug, dropped dead from unknown caus- head of state and the leader of the you can no longer talk to him with es. The following day, the presi- Cabinet. Earlier, in July 2013, Ere- reason,” the paper wrote in its dent fired General Prosecutor shov was the minister in charge of public account on the popular Amanmyrat Halliyev and another construction — another important WeChat instant messaging plat- ten more junior prosecutors amid portfolio. “His many years of con- form. “Now it has drawn a line accusations that they were taking scientious service and important with nuclear weapons. Whoever is bribes. Ereshov’s sudden death has contributions to the development opposed to its nuclear program be- sparked much murmuring and gos- of the nation’s industry endowed comes its enemy,” the People’s Russia's telecoms watchdog has 15.4 of the law on information, sip. He was one of Turkmenistan’s Batyr Ereshov with great respect Daily said. “If that’s the case, blocked China's WeChat, the pop- information technologies and infor- more visible political figures and among his colleagues,” the official North Korea has no friends, it takes ular social media app developed mation security, according to had never appeared superficially obituary read. “Memories of the world as enemy in order to by Tencent Holdings, the South Roskomnadzor. to be in any ill-health. But official Batyr Narkulyevich Ereshov as a have nuclear weapons.” Analysts China Morning Post said on Sat- Sanctions are stipulated for A third Turkish national has been allegedly assaulting an immigration media did not dwell on the causes capable manager, highly qualified said directly naming China in a urday, citing information posted on failure to discharge the various re- arrested in Malaysia, his lawyer said official but freed on bail in January. of death, limiting themselves in- specialist and noble citizen will strong criticism opinion piece has the Russian regulator's website. sponsibilities of organisers of in- on Friday (May 5), after two others Malaysian police have arrested six stead to dry obituaries listing his forever remain preserved in our been rare for North Korea. “Al- Watchdog Roskomnadzor formation distribution on the in- were taken into custody this week people in a nationwide swoop in the achievements. There it was stated hearts.” though North Korea often publish- published the information on its ternet, the newspaper said. on suspicion of funding the Islamic last few weeks, including two mili- that he rose to the position of dep- (Trend) State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) mili- tants in Kelantan, believed to be es commentaries criticizing China’s website on Friday, the newspaper Social media applications such tant group. Turkish academic Ismet involved in the smuggling of weap- handling of North Korean issues, said, adding that Chinese tech gi- as Facebook and Twitter are Ozcelik was arrested on Thursday, ons from southern Thailand for ISIS. it is the first time it has directly ant Tencent was aware of the blocked in China, while Chinese his lawyer Rosli Dahlan told AFP, On Tuesday, two Turkish nationals named China in recent years,” move. President Xi Jinping has been a adding that no official reasons were Turgay Karaman and Ihsan Aslan Kyrgyz Ambassador hands Zhang Liangui, a retired expert on Tencent told Reuters it was vocal advocate of so-called cyber provided by authorities. Local me- were arrested under the Security North Korea at the Party School checking the status of its WeChat sovereignty. dia reported national police chief Offences (Special Measures) Act, of the CPC Central Committee, app in Russia and was in talks with Since it launched in 2011, Khalid Abu Bakar as saying the Turk which allows police to detain them over copies of credentials in told Caixin. In the past, the North the relevant authorities. WeChat has become China's most was arrested because he posed a for 28 days, in a move that raised Korean official media only indi- The South China Morning popular mobile social media plat- threat to national security. No fur- concerns about Malaysia acting on Foreign Ministry of China rectly referred to China using terms Post said access to the app was form. ther details were given. Ismet was possible pressure from Ankara. Tur- restricted on the basis of Article (Channelnewsasia) initially arrested in December for key's state-run news agency has said like “neighbor country,” “big pow- the pair were linked to a US-based er” or “U.S. follower,” Zhang said. Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to China Azamat Usenov handed over preacher accused of organising a He said that by openly criticizing failed coup last year. But Malaysia's copies of credentials to Deputy Director-General of the Protocol De- China this time, North Korea may partment of the Foreign Ministry of China Zhang Yiming, the press deputy prime minister Ahmad Za- be moving toward an eventual hid Hamidi said on Thursday that service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan said. break-up with China. China helped Myanmar's legislative agenda The side during the talks discussed bilateral relations and the the country's anti-terrorism police defend North Korea during the unit had been investigating the two planned events. Korean War of 1950-53, which saw men, along with a number of oth- the U.S. defend South Korea. Since slowed by parliamentary schedule ers, for "spreading, influencing and then, the pair have been strong al- funding" ISIS activities. Turkish lies for years. But in recent years A key element of Myanmar's emer- ment. Many elected representa- dates of sittings and the number of President Tayyip Erdogan's govern- China has been keeping its distance gence from decades of military rule tives, including those from the rul- days for legislative recess. Neither ment has detained or sacked tens of has been the need for new or re- ing National League for Democra- are they informed about the na- thousands of people under a state of Uzbekistan plans to from the North and refers to their emergency imposed after last year's ties as normal relations between vised legislation. Yet, sessions of cy and other party leaders, have ture and content of the legislation failed coup. The crackdown focuses issue free-visa policy for two countries. In addition to em- Myanmar's national Union parlia- complained about the lack of a clear to be discussed at the next session. on alleged supporters of preacher phasizing denuclearization on the ment have been interrupted at least annual parliamentary calendar. The In the absence of a predictable Fethullah Gulen, blamed for the Korean Peninsula, China has also four times since April 1 last year main issue boils down to a few timetable, members of parliament failed putsch. Phil Robertson, depu- Indonesians joined the United Nations in sanc- by holidays and by-election cam- practical questions: how many cannot adequately prepare for leg- ty Asia director at Human Rights tioning North Korea for its nucle- paigning that have delayed debates plenary sessions should there be islative debates, plan constituen- Watch, criticised local authorities two countries, including Uzbeki- ar program in recent years, includ- over crucial legislation. Bills that during the five-year term of the cy trips or consult with outside for a lack of transparency. "The Uzbekistan's Tourism Develop- ing its recent decision to stop im- have been affected include the com- legislature, how many days should groups on draft legislation. The Malaysian government has an obli- ment State Committee chairman stan's plans to launch a free-visa policy for Indonesians who wish porting coal from the country. panies law, that would set impor- each session last and when should majority of Myanmar's 664-seat gation... to explain what is going Sharapov Anvar Kurbanovich vis- China acts as North Korea’s most tant rules for both foreign and do- each start? bicameral parliament are freshman on," he told AFP. Police chief Kha- ited Indonesia on Tuesday and met to visit the Central Asian nation. He also requested the estab- important economic lifeline, serv- mestic investors in the country. The legislative leadership af- lawmakers, elected in November lid denied claims that the authori- with Tourism Minister Arief Yahya ing as a window for the majority Another delayed bill would regu- filiated with the NLD is still grap- 2015. ties were acting on Turkey's request. as part of a state visit to Southeast lishment of a direct flight from "We have our own laws to protect Tashkent, the capital city of of its foreign trade. He Fan, a pro- late the presence and activities of pling with defining a clear parlia- They tend to favor longer re- national security. We have the right Asian countries. Kurbanovich vis- fessor of economics at the HSBC foreigners in Myanmar. There is mentary schedule more than a year cesses so that they can spend ited Malaysia prior to arriving in Uzbekistan, to Bali, and umrah tour to determine who we want to arrest packages to Uzbekistan. Business School of Peking Univer- also one on women's rights, along after the party, led by State Coun- more time in their constituencies and detain," he was quoted as saying Indonesia. During a meeting at the sity, said the KCNA commentary with pressing debates on repres- selor Aung San Suu Kyi, took and prefer shorter plenary sessions Sapta Pesona Building in Jakarta, Arief said he would urge Indo- in the Malay Mail Online. "Anyone nesian travel agents to create um- shows China-North Korea rela- sive legal clauses in current laws power. With no clear rules for con- and assembly debates, which some who threatens our national security Kurbanovich discuss cooperation tions are at a new low. that have been increasingly en- ducting business, lawmakers do not have complained are usually lack- is not welcomed here." in the tourist sector between the rah tour packages to Uzbekistan. (KES) (Caixinglobal) forced under the current govern- know in advance the proposed luster. (CNN) (AFP) SUNDAY. MAY 07, 2016 AFGHANISTANTIMES

Japan and China will hold their ritorial rows and Japan's occupa- first bilateral financial dialogue in tion of parts of China in World War two years on Saturday to discuss Two, though leaders have recently Dubai Expo 2020 risks to Asia's economic outlook, sought to mend ties through dia- such as the protectionist policies logue. advocated by U.S. President Still, China's increasing pres- Donald Trump and tension over ence in infrastructure finance has ‘can lift GDP by North Korea, officials said. alarmed some Japanese policy- Chinese Finance Minister Xiao makers, who worry that Beijing's Jie, who missed a trilateral meet- new development bank, the Asian 2pc’ through jobs, ing with his Japanese and South Infrastructure Investment Bank Korean counterparts on Friday for (AIIB), may overshadow the Ja- an emergency domestic meeting, pan-backed ADB. Japan and Chi- has flown in for the bilateral dia- na do agree on the need to respect tourism boost logue, seeking to dispel specula- free trade, which is crucial to Asia's tion his absence had diplomatic trade-dependent economies. Fi- implications. nance officials from Japan, China Xiao and Japanese Finance and South Korea agreed to resist Minister Taro Aso will discuss is- all forms of protectionism in Fri- sues ranging from North Korea's day's trilateral meeting, taking a nuclear and missile program to the stronger stand than G20 major two countries' economic outlook economies against the protection- and financial cooperation during ist policies advocated by Trump. the dialogue, to be held on the side- China has positioned itself as a lines of the Asian Development supporter of free trade in the wake Bank's annual meeting in Yokoha- of Trump's calls to put America's ma, eastern Japan. interests first and pull out of mul- Senior finance officials from tilateral trade agreements. both countries will also hold a sep- Japan has taken a more accom- arate round of talks, Japanese Fi- modative stance toward Washing- nance Ministry officials say. ton's argument that trade must not Relations between Japan and just be free but fair. China have been strained over ter- (Reuters)

The slowdown in the UAE's non- in 2016." He added that over the oil real GDP growth appears to medium-term, non-oil growth is ex- have bottomed out and Dubai can pected to increase to 3-3.5 percent Boosting economic expect a 2 percent Expo 2020 on the back of greater Expo 2020 boost to its GDP, according to a projects. After averaging 10 per- new report by Bank of America cent annual growth from 2000-10 ties priority in new Merrill Lynch. Its report said that and a slump in 2009, Dubai real the UAE has managed a soft land- GDP growth was 4.1 percent in ing, with a less pronounced cycle 2015, slowing to 2.5 percent in the Turkish foreign policy than in the global financial crisis in first nine months of last year. The 2008. It noted that incremental report said growth remains broad ISLAMABAD: The Board of In- facilities provided to overseas in- ply online for business visa from government capital spending for based although the construction vestment (BOI) is dedicated to vestors, especially in SEZs. anywhere and they would be re- the Dubai Expo in 2020 can in- sector is the laggard. The fastest provide unprecedented ease of in- “A total of seven SEZs will be sponded in very short period of crease Dubai GDP growth by 0.5 growing sectors are restaurants and vestment to foreign investors es- developed in the country. Three time,” the spokesman said. percent in 2017-2019. The report hotels, electricity, gas & water, pecially in Special Economic each in Punjab and Sindh, while He added the duration of visa added that while there are a num- transport and real estate. It added Zones (SEZs) and global compet- one will be built in Khyber Pakh- process had now been reduced ber of uncertainties surrounding that in Abu Dhabi, fiscal consoli- itiveness to multinational compa- tunkhwa.” from six months to weeks subject meeting tourism targets and spend- dation has slowed down non-oil nies (MNCs) operating in Pakistan, Shah Jahan added that nine to the verification from different ing forecasts, Dubai Expo can raise real GDP growth materially, but an official said on Friday. more prioritised Special Econom- agencies. “We have also trans- Dubai's GDP growth over the pe- the drag is expected to fade. Saliba “In a bid to attract investment, ic Zones (SEZs) would also be es- formed the liaison and branch of- riod of the fair in 2020-21 by 2 said the Dubai government is like- the overseas investors have been tablished in Punjab, Sindh, Khy- fice from manual to online to facil- percent through higher job cre- ly to record a small budget surplus allowed to import plant and ma- ber Paktunkhwa (KPK), itate the investors,” Shah Jahan ation, consumption and tourism in 2016 but he expects the fiscal chinery without customs duty for Balochistan, Northern Areas, and said. Moreover, he said that the flows. MENA economist Jean balance to shift to modest deficits setting up industries in the SEZs Federally Administrated Tribal government would hold road Michel Saliba said: "We expect from 2017 onwards as capex asso- across the country through one- Areas (FATA). “Nine prioritised shows in China, Italy, Singapore, overall UAE real GDP growth of ciated with the new airport, new window operation,” Shah Jahan, a industrial zone proposed for high United Kingdom, and United 0.9 percent in 2017, from 2.2 per- metro lines and Expo 2020 come spokesman for BOI, told Associ- tech industry to enhance export States and other big economies in cent likely in 2016. The headline on line. The Dubai 2017 budget ated Press of Pakistan (APP). and employment opportunities for the coming few months to attract figure masks a likely contraction projects a deficit of $0.6 billion this “The BOI is focused on the people in the country,” said. foreign direct investment (FDI). in the oil sector due to the OPEC year while the Abu Dhabi govern- achieving the foreign direct invest- Going forward, he said that the “Through a new work-plan, the Last week in this column, it was da. In statements after their meet- deal, but we see non-hydrocarbon ment could record a fiscal surplus ment (FDI) target of $15 billion foreign investors were keen to in- BOI will hold road shows in col- stated that May would be a busy, ing, it was reported that the two real GDP growth picking up to 2.7 this year at oil prices at around by 2025 through a pro-active ap- vest in various sectors of Pakistan laboration with chambers of important month for Turkish for- sides agreed on several measures percent in 2017, from 2.3 percent $50/barrel, he added in the report. proach.” as the government was committed commerce and industries and All eign policy. After only a few days to end limitations on economic re- (Arabianbusiness) Shah Jahan added that huge to facilitate them in terms of ease Pakistan Textile Mills Association it has started to show its signifi- lations between the two countries. foreign investment was expected of doing business and traveling. (APTMA) with a focus on textile cance. Last week, President Recep After the crisis between the two in automobile sector from differ- “The BOI has digitalised the and steel industry,” Shah Jahan Tayyip Erdogan went to India with countries following the Russian jet ent groups because of the prudent visa process for foreign investors informed the state news agency. a rather sizable delegation. A large crisis, the volume of trade declined Belt and Road Initiative policies of the government and the and now the investors could ap- (Thenews) part of this delegation consisted rapidly. However, in the last six of businessmen who tried to es- months, the two sides have ended beneficial for regional tablish new business links and eco- the decline in trade and launched nomic interactions with India. As initiatives to reach the pre-crisis RBI revises NPA norms, mentioned in the previous article, economic volume. Following the prosperity: IMF official despite the cultural and social in- meeting, the two sides emphasized teractions between Turkey and that the normalization process in India, economic relations have been bilateral relations is over and the announces penalty on less than satisfactory. In this trip, goal at this point is to improve re- President Erdogan made very clear lations. President Erdogan also that his priority is to increase the stated a similar objective, "Today, trade volume between the two we have agreed on all topics in- banks for non-compliance countries to $10 billion in the next cluding food, textile, energy and ag- few years. Indian Prime Minister riculture, except the tomato." There New Delhi: In wake of the ordi- Narendra Mondi also expressed a were also other more important nance promulgated on Friday em- similar position in regards to in- economic items on the table, in- powering the Reserve Bank of In- creasing commercial links between cluding the formation of a joint in- dia (RBI) to tackle bad loans, the the two countries. He stated in the vestment fund of $1 billion, de- central bank revised the guidelines joint press conference, "The pres- tails of the TurkStream project, in this regard and warned banks of ident and I are clear that the and energy relations between the monetary penalty if they fail to strength of our economies presents two countries, both the oil and meet the timelines. "The Frame- an enormous opportunity to ex- natural gas trade and the Akkuyu work aims at early identification pand and deepen commercial link- nuclear power plant. Other eco- of stressed assets and timely im- ages between our countries." In the nomic items on the agenda includ- plementation of a corrective action coming years we will see more ed trade in national currencies, plan (CAP) to preserve the eco- transactions between the two coun- which was also discussed during The Belt and Road Initiative is percentage points from its Janu- nomic value of stressed assets. In tries to meet the standards set by Erdogan's visit to India, as well as very important and will certainly ary projections. As for the ongo- order to ensure that the CAP is their leaders. President Erdogan tourism between the two coun- have a good impact on regional ing process of the Chinese RMB's finalised and formulated in an ex- also visited Russia last week. The tries, which included the visa lib- growth and prosperity, said Mit- internationalization, he said that it peditious manner, the Framework meeting between Putin and Er- eralization debate. Of course, the suhiro Furusawa, deputy manag- is both beneficial for China and for specifies various timelines within dogan took place in the Russian two leaders also continued to dis- ing director of the International other countries. which lenders have to decide and resort city of Sochi and again trade cuss issues pertaining to the Syri- Monetary Fund (IMF), on Satur- "The Chinese currency's inter- implement the CAP," said an RBI and economic relations between an crisis during these meetings. day. Proposed by China in 2013, nationalization goes hand in hand notification. "Any non-adherence the two countries topped the agen- (Dailysabah) the Belt and Road Initiative refers with Chinese economic growth. We to these instructions and timelines to the Silk Road Economic Belt and hope that Chinese RMB will be specified under the Framework the 21st Century Maritime Silk internationalized, as it was already shall attract monetary penalties on Tesla recalling cars to Road, aiming at building a trade and included in SDR basket of curren- the concerned banks under the A year’s delay infrastructure network connecting cies," he said. This year marked provisions of the Banking Regula- Asia with Europe and Africa along the 20th anniversary of the Asian tion Act 1949," it added. The address brake defect the ancient trade routes of Silk financial crisis in 1997. Furusawa Framework also contains disincen- for UAE’s first Road. The initiative is very im- said that the world has learned a tives, in the form of asset classifi- Tesla is recalling 53,000 cars to Motors as the US automaker portant to foster regional cooper- lot from the Asian financial crisis. cation and accelerated provision- address a manufacturing de- with the highest market capi- ation in areas of trade, investment "Good policies are the best de- ing where lenders fail to adhere to and finance and to provide much fense," he said, adding that a lot of its provisions. Despite this, de- fect that could prevent park- talization. nuclear plant ing brakes from releasing, the Some analysts have ex- needed infrastructure for the re- progress has been made by Asian lays have been observed in finalis- gion, Furusawa said in an exclu- countries to prevent a recurrence ing and implementation of the company said Thursday. pressed skepticism about the sive interview with Xinhua here of the crisis, including having more CAP, leading to delays in resolu- Tesla described the move as a meteoric rise in Tesla shares on the sidelines of the 50th annual flexible exchange systems, enhanc- tion of stressed assets in the bank- “voluntary” recall taken after given that the company still meeting of the Asian Development ing regional cooperation, and cre- ing system, it added. determining that Model S and sells only a fraction of cars com- Bank. Furusawa said, "Global ating financial safety nets. The To facilitate timely decision X vehicles manufactured be- pared with GM or Ford. growth is picking up, and also in IMF is also making its own con- making, it has been decided that, tween February and October of Tesla shares fell 1.1 percent China ... We see the growth mo- tributions to this progress, with henceforth, the decisions agreed last year “may contain a small to $302.24 in midday trade, giv- mentum," he said. Last month, the its various tools, policy advice and upon by a minimum of 60 per cent gear that could have been man- ing it a market capitalization of IMF upgraded its forecast for Chi- financial assistance, and by creat- of creditors by value and 50 per The United Arab Emirates on Fri- said that work on the first reactor ufactured improperly by our about $50.1 billion, around $1.2 na's economic growth in 2017 to ing a stronger global financial safe- cent of creditors by number in the day was forced to delay by a year had been completed but Nawah, third-party supplier,” the com- billion below that of GM’s. 6.6 percent, and global economic ty net, he added. Joint Lenders' Forum would be the start-up of its first nuclear re- the ENEC-KEPCO joint venture pany said on its website. There (Alarabiya) growth to 3.5 percent, both up 0.1 (Globaltimes) considered as the basis for decid- actor as the company set up to set to run the plant, had not yet have been no reports of acci- ing the CAP, and will be binding run it has not yet received an op- received an operating license from on all lenders, subject to the exit dents or injuries relating to the erating license. The world's largest the UAE's Federal Authority for defect. (by substitution) option available single nuclear project, the Barakah Nuclear Regulation (FANR). in the Framework, RBI said. nuclear plant will deliver up to a ENEC announced “an extension for “However, in order to be Lenders shall ensure that their quarter of the UAE’s electricity the start-up of nuclear operations overly cautious, we are going representatives in the JLF are when completed around 2020 and for Unit 1, from 2017 to 2018, to to be proactively replacing equipped with appropriate man- is led by Korea Electric Power Cor- ensure sufficient time for interna- these parts to ensure that no dates, and that decisions taken at poration (KEPCO), which is build- tional assessments and adherence issues arise,” the company the JLF are implemented by the ing four APR-1400 reactors simul- to nuclear industry safety stan- said. lenders within the timelines, it not- taneously. Confirming a Reuters dards, as well as a reinforcement The recall comes as Tesla ed. report on Thursday, Emirates Nu- of operational proficiency for plant remains close with General (Thepeninsulaqatar) clear Energy Corporation (ENEC) personnel”. (BBC) SUNDAY. MAY 07, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES What happened during Jolie, Pitt’s plane flight?

Actor and film-maker Angelina Jolie had reportedly planned to end her marriage to estranged hus- band and actor Brad Pitt, months before they fought on an airplane, following which the news of their divorce emerged. New details of the flight that led to the couple’s split have emerged. The Allied ac- tor was drinking heavily over the course of a 12-hour journey from Nice, France to Los Angeles on I haven’t smoked weed in September 14, 2016, reports US Magazine. About an hour before touching down at Minnesota’s three weeks!: Miley Cyrus Falls International Airport to re- fuel, Jolie had asked Pitt to “sober up.” It was reported before that workers at Minnesota Falls airport on how she quit drugs could hear arguing from the plane before the doors opened. Pitt also drove around the tarmac in a fuel Bollywood diva Deepika May 17-18 as a brand ambassador is the red carpet without having truck and at one point, and backed Padukone, who has been mistaken for cosmetic giant L’Oreal Paris. fun? I know there is a lot of focus up and crashed into another air- for Priyanka Chopra by the for- “I am very very excited. I am look- on the clothes, the hair and the port vehicle. eign media in the US multiple times, ing forward to the entire experi- make-up, but from all of that, I Once they got back in the jet, says it’s racist and ignorant for ence of being there and taking it all think the most important thing is things got worse and that’s when people to assume that people with in,” said the Padmavati leading that everyone who walks that red the couple’s son Maddox inter- similar skin tones are the same. A lady, who had last attended the fest carpet must have fun with all of vened his parents’ argument. As video doing the rounds on social in 2010 for another brand. “I that and that experience.” Deepi- the plane came in for a landing, media shows a foreign paparazzo would happily forget that experi- ka Padukone or Priyanka Chopra: Jolie texted a travel coordinator to constantly referring to Deepika as ence maybe, and start afresh,” Who sported gold better? It’s the hire extra cars to ferry her and their “Priyanka, Priyanka” while she quipped Deepika, who doesn’t 70th edition of the Cannes Film six children to a hotel in an attempt makes her way out of an airport in wish to reveal her two looks for Festival, and no Indian film is on to diffuse the situation with Pitt. the US. Deepika, who made her the Cannes red carpet appearance the list. So, apart from government She said they could talk about ev- Hollywood debut with the Vin just as yet. Is a ‘cold war’ brewing officials at the Indian Pavilion at erything in the morning,” US Mag- Diesel starrer xXx: Return of between Deepika Padukone and gala, only the three actresses and azine quoted a source as saying. Xander Cage earlier this year, has Priyanka Chopra? Earlier this beauty icons will be representing But once they touched down in strong views about facing this week, she stepped out in a white the country at the platform. “I Los Angeles., the children “piled ‘identity crisis’ and about how the Tommy Hilfiger gown for the Met think that’s an achievement in it- into the cars Angie pointed them Indian media needs to deal with it Gala in a look which didn’t find self,” Deepika said, adding: “But to and locked the doors”, while Pitt maturely. American paparazzi much appreciation by the interna- having said that, I think for me the took a separate vehicle and trav- confuses Deepika with Priyanka tional foreign police. But Deepika two things are completely differ- elled to an undisclosed location – and it didn’t go too well! In an is not bothered – she says being ent. I feel proud that we have Indi- without his family, the source interview to IANS over phone on the red carpet is all about hav- ans who can represent not just at claimed. Pitt, recently talked about Singer Miley Cyrus says she has from Mumbai, the Bajirao Mas- ing fun. “I’ve had an amazing team Cannes, but the world over, who his divorce for the first time to GQ quit alcohol and drugs, and is lead- tani star said, “To me it’s racist of people that help me put my represent us as a community and Style. He said he has quit drink- ing a clean lifestyle now. and ignorant. And as a fellow Indi- look together, and sometimes peo- as a country in different walks of ing, replacing alcohol with cranber- The 24-year-old songstress an, you (the media) should also be ple might like it, sometimes they life.” “Yes, being an actor, one al- ry juice and fizzy water. says had someone asked her not not very happy about. I think just may not. And that’s completely ways looks forward to a film go- He has also been evaluating his to smoke or drink, she would have because people have similar skin okay. The idea is really to have ing to Cannes as well. In fact, San- life. “For me, this period has real- never listened to them, reported tones, doesn’t mean they are same fun with every experience that I’ve jay (Sanjay Leela Bhansali) and I ly been about looking at my weak- Billboard. “I’m not doing drugs, people. “As people in a place of had and I think the only time I will have been speaking about it for nesses and failures and owning my I’m not drinking, I’m completely power that the media has, instead worry about not being appreciat- years… We wanted to take Bajirao side of the street. I’m an assh**e clean right now! That was just of creating a tabloid piece of out it, ed about my look, is when my Mastani to Cannes. When it comes when it comes to this need for jus- something that I wanted to do. people should be educating them mother or my girlfriends tell me to taking Indian films to Cannes, tice. I don’t know where it comes “But if anyone told me not to further.” Just back from attending so,” said the 31-year-old. At the he has done it in the past (Devdas) from, this hollow quest for justice smoke, I would not have done it. the famed fashion fiesta Met Gala Cannes red carpet, where Aish- and he has done it beautifully,” said for some perceived slight. I can drill It’s because it was on my time. I 2017 in New York, Deepika is now warya Rai Bachchan and Sonam the actress, who features as the on that for days and years. It’s know exactly where I am right looking forward to visit the French Kapoor will also make a fashion central character of the filmmak- done me no good whatsoever,” said now,” says Miley. The Wrecking Riviera. She will attend the presti- statement, Deepika is looking for- er’s next movie Padmavati. the Troy star. Ball singer says she wants to sur- gious Cannes Film Festival on ward to have plain “fun”. “What (Tribune) (Tribune) round herself with positive peo- ple. “This is crazy, but I haven’t smoked weed in three weeks! I like to surround myself with people No amount of failure or that make me want to get better, more evolved, open,” she says. success could make me (Tribune) feel like an achiever: AR Rahman Kangana Ranaut on actor singer debate: It’s not that Parineeti Chopra singing faces singer’s worst Shah Rukh belongs to Khan starrer singers only nightmare, wakes Music composer AR Rahman is the latest one to express his thoughts on the actor-singer de- up with ‘no voice’ tourism film bate. The ace singer believes that one is free to do anything, if he or Bollywood actor-turned-singer here and ‘Meri Pyaari Bindu’ con- Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut, and that’s what people want to see she has is truly passionate towards Parineeti Chopra is facing a “sing- cert and I have to sing for all my who was present to launch the but to be honest Manikarnika: it. “You just have to dwell into it er’s worst nightmare” as she is ex- fans. I am really upset, I have to poster and announce the release The Queen Of Jhansi is not like a wins at Riga fest and continue to hold on to it, work periencing a throat infection just a go home and rest I have no other date of her upcoming film Mani- project …” Kangana, who will be hard and give your best,” says day before her Meri Pyaari Bindu choice. I am, really sorry to all karnika: The Queen Of Jhansi, seen playing Rani Laxmi Bai in the Rahman, who was in Delhi to re- concert. those journalists who came today agrees that she’s a rebellious. “I film, directed by Krish, says a film The film won the Grand Prix award as well as first lease his directorial debut Le Parineeti, currently promoting to talk to me but I have to rest agree that I am rebellious but she should be made on her. “She is from prize in the Tourism Destination category at the fes- Musk. The whole debate around her forthcoming film Meri Pyaari today to make my voice better for (Rani Laxmi Bai) was a rebel with our country. If she was from some tival held on April 29. actors singing started when reports Bindu, posted a 34-second video tomorrow so that I can entertain a cause that makes her a hero…I other country how would they did the rounds that Sonakshi Sin- and apologised to journalists who all of you. Thank you guys and rebel because if my instincts want celebrate her spirit. So we as a na- ha will be a part of the opening act were to interact with her on Fri- see you tomorrow,” she added. me too. So that makes me a ba- tion need to give her, her due,” she for pop star Justin Bieber’s up- day. The 28-year-old said: “I am Written by Suprotim Sengupta and dass. She’s a hero,” Kangana said. said. Asked if this film will be the coming concert in Mumbai on May sorry I had to do this video. It is a directed by Akshay Roy, Meri Asked by IANS if making histori- climax of her acting career, she said: 10. The news didn’t go down well singer’s worst nightmare. I have Pyaari Bindu also features actor cal have become a trend in Bolly- “There are projects and then there with quite a few people from the woken up with no voice today and Ayushmann Khurrana. The film is wood, Kangana told reporters, are films that are sort of fulfil music industry and some even said I am very stressed because tomor- releasing on May 12. “Well it’s working. Look at Baahu- something within you. that an actor should concentrate row is the HT Mumbai meeting (Santa Banta) bali, it has broken all the records (Hindustan Times) on acting and not sing at shows or in films. Though Sonakshi later refuted reports that she would be performing at the concert, by that China still loves Aamir Khan: Dangal time, the debate already had the industry divided. Rahman adds, “It’s not that anything belongs to grosses Rs 15 crore on opening day anyone. Anyone can become any- thing. Directors can become com- Aamir Khan’s movie Dangal, an inspiring story about a father’s struggle to turn his daughters into champion posers, composers can turn direc- wrestlers, made a smashing debut in China grossing a whopping Rs 15 crore on the opening day on Friday. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan starrer #BeMyGuest, a promo- tors and singers can become actors Khan, who has built up a steady popularity in China after his Chinese version of 3 Idiots which became a tional film produced by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce too. I don’t think singing belongs massive success also cashed on his film PK which turned out to be the only film to have raked up Rs 100 crore Marketing, has won two top awards at the 10th anniversary of the to singers only. What’s important in box office in China. People connected with the release of the movie said it grossed around Rs 15 crore on the International Tourism Film Festival Tourfilm Riga, held in Riga, Latvia. is that how sincere I am. I should opening day after it released in over 7,000 screens despite China’s biggest cinema theatre group Wanda not The film won the Grand Prix award as well as first prize in the Tourism not cheat. I should be honest to choosing to screen it. Dangal is an inspiring story about a father’s struggle to turn his daughters into champion Destination category at the festival held on April 29, said a statement. my job. I should try hard and excel wrestlers. Ahead of the release of the movie, Aamir Khan toured Beijing, Shanghai and Changdu to promote his Organised by the Riga City Council of Latvia, the event is represented in in it.” Rahman also shares that as a movie. In a market heavily dominated by Hollywood, his films were rare to strike a chord with Chinese the prestigious International Committee of the Tourism Film Festivals singer, while on the stage, he is al- audience. (Santa Banta) (CIFFT) and is dedicated to films promoting tourism destinations across ways thinking about to give his the globe. (Hindustan Times) best. (Santa Banta) SUNDAY. MAY 07, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

Sevilla edged closer to sealing a Champions League place despite being pegged back by Real Sociedad in a 1-1 home draw. Pablo Sara- bia's strike deep in the first half gave Sevilla the lead, but Carlos Vela equalised in the second half for the visitors, who held on to keep their Europa League hopes alive despite the late dismissal of David Zurutuza. Zurutuza was sent off with 11 minutes remain- ing when his foul on Vitolo earned him a second yellow card, five min- utes after he had been booked for his challenge on Sarabia. Sevilla lie fourth in La Liga, six points clear of closest rivals Villarreal in the race for a Champions League place. Midfielder Zurutuza and Mikel Oyarzabal both went close to giv- ing the visitors an early lead and Sevilla defender Adil Rami headed Billy Root's maiden limited-overs losing side once more. Chasing 332 Jacques Rudolph, cheaply and just wide midway through the first century helped Nottinghamshire to to win, Evans, whose previous never really recovered, slipping to half. Sergio Escudero and Sarabia a 10-run Royal London One-Day best in white ball cricket had been 168 all out in 36.4 overs. then threatened as Sevilla upped Cup win over Warwickshire at a modest 70 for his previous club A well-crafted unbeaten cen- the tempo and the latter broke the Edgbaston. The Outlaws made Warwickshire, fired Sussex to vic- tury by Northamptonshire captain deadlock with a low angled shot LeBron James passes Kareem 303-6 from their 50 overs thanks tory. Worcestershire moved to the Alex Wakely guided his side to their four minutes before the interval. to Root's unbeaten 107 off 93 balls top of the North Group after a first win in this year's One-Day Sevilla chased a second goal with 10 fours and two sixes, sup- superb Tom Kohler-Cadmore cen- Cup and condemned Lancashire to after the restart. Samir Nasri's ef- ported by Steven Mullaney's 89. tury and fine all-round display their third successive defeat. Need- fort was blocked and Vitolo blazed Abdul-Jabbar on NBA career When Michael Lumb (56) per- from Daryl Mitchell helped them ing 325 to win at Aigburth, the over the crossbar from inside the ished, the Outlaws were struggling defeat previous leaders Yorkshire. Steelbacks reached their target with penalty area. But the visitors hit at 92-4 but Mullaney and Root, Kohler-Cadmore scored 118 off 20 balls to spare and six wickets in back in the 61st minute when Vela play-off points list England Test captain Joe's broth- 119 balls as the Rapids achieved hand, with Wakely 109 not out. crashed the ball into the roof of er, counter-attacked to take the their highest List A score against Earlier, four Lancashire batsmen the net from close range. The Cleveland star LeBron James fin- team past 300. In reply, Jonathan first-class opposition at New made half-centuries, with Jordan former Arsenal forward, who also ished with 39 points as the Cava- Trott continued his prolific 50- Road - 342 all out in 48.5 overs. Clark's unbeaten 76 from 51 balls had a loan spell at West Brom, saw liers beat Toronto Raptors 125- over form with his 21st limited- Then Mitchell followed up his the pick - including 24 off Nathan an effort well saved by Sevilla goal- 103, and take a 2-0 lead in their overs century but the chase proved knock of 69 with three key wick- Buck's final over - but it wasn't to keeper Sergio Rico Gonzalez soon NBA play-off series. James has beyond his colleagues as the Bears ets as Yorkshire, despite a List A- be enough. Paul Collingwood guid- after and then headed Alvaro Odri- now passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar fell short on 293-9. Laurie Evans best performance from Australian ed Durham to a five-wicket win ozola's cross just wide. Sevilla re- for second place on the NBA's all- blasted an unbeaten 134 to help batsman Peter Handscomb (88), over Leicestershire at the South sponded through Escudero, whose time play-off scoring list, and has Sussex land a six-wicket victory were bowled out for 291 in 46.3 Northumberland club ground in shot from the tightest of angles Michael Jordan in his sights. James over winless South Group rivals overs, handing the hosts a 51-run Gosforth. After taking 3-42 in dis- flashed narrowly wide and after moved ahead of Abdul-Jabbar Kent in Canterbury. Evans blast- win. A career-best 144 not out from missing the visitors for 211 with Zurutuza's dismissal Steven (5,762 points) with his 27th point ed a maiden white-ball ton off 73 Jim Allenby against his former club one ball remaining, Collingwood N'Zonzi spurned a golden chance in Cleveland's victory on Wednes- balls and finished unbeaten with ensured Somerset maintained their then went in to bat with his side to snatch victory for the home side day and also joined Ray Allen, nine fours and eight sixes to his perfect start to the One-Day Cup 122-3 and struck an unbeaten 65. when he fired off target following Reggie Miller and Manu Ginobili name as a lacklustre Spitfires at- with a 170-win over Glamorgan in After losing what proved to a corner. Real's 10 men held on in as only the fourth player in league tack failed to defend a 300-plus Cardiff. Allenby and James Hil- be an important toss, Leicester- the closing stages without further history to make 300 play-off three- total for the second match running. dreth (58 off 28) staged a furious shire slumped to 13-4 and only just scare to secure a crucial point which pointers in a career. Jordan heads seeking their third consecutive finals appearance. "I have taken advan- Earlier, Daniel Bell-Drum- assault on the Glamorgan attack, inched to a total over 200 thanks lifts them level with Athletic Bil- the career play-off scoring list with tage of the opportunity I have been given," said James. "It was always mond (138) struck a fourth List A with the pair plundering 134 from to tailender Zak Chappell's un- bao, who hold on to sixth place 5,987 points but James could pass my dream as a kid to be part of this league. I had a gift and I didn't take hundred and his second in succes- the final 10 overs as Somerset beaten 59, but it wasn't enough due due to a superior goal difference. him with an extended run this post- it for granted, and I still don't, even at 32. "When you hear a name like sive knocks in this year's One-Day amassed 338-3. Glamorgan lost to Collingwood's efforts. (Sky Sport) season with the Cavaliers, who are Kareem who has done so many great things, winning championships in cup campaign only to finish on the their openers, David Lloyd and (Cricket News) the 1980s, and how many points he put up. "I didn't actually get a chance to watch him growing up but I read about his accomplishments, Charley Hull advances so it is pretty cool." James has been enjoying a superb play-off cam- paign, averaging 33.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, eight assists, and 2.6 steals Tony Bellew plans to watch per game coming into Wednesday. Toronto's DeMar DeRozan said: "You find somebody to stop LeB- at Lorena Ochoa Match ron in these moments, I'll give you $100." Play in Mexico City (BBC Sport) Joseph Parker to scout Lukas Postlberger possible opponent Tony Bellew will be an interested wins opening stage spectator when Joseph Parker de- fends his WBO heavyweight title against Razvan Cojanu on Satur- day... I rate Anthony Joshua as the of Giro d'Italia best heavyweight in the world, Deontay Wilder is second and Jo- seph Parker is third. Actually, I rate the guy I've just beaten, David Haye, above both Wilder and Park- er. If the figures add up, I'd fight with Parker. I'm not going to go to New Zealand because I'm the third Charley Hull endured an agonising when conditions finally brightened, biggest draw in the heavyweight wait before eventually beating play resumed and Korda failed to division. I don't think Parker is a American Nelly Korda in the first make her putt, handing Hull a 2&1 weak fighter but the heavyweight round of the Lorena Ochoa Match victory, with Thailand's Pornanong division has started to pick up Play in Mexico City. Phatlum waiting in the second again. Parker is having a laugh with since Evander Holyfield by taking his power and dealing with him. I The 21-year-old from Ketter- round. Hull's fellow Brit Jodi his 22-0 record. The best name on slapped Hayemaker 2:0 all over the ring and that's better than any win ing was on the verge of victory af- Ewart Shadoff is out, however, his record is Carlos Takam. I'm 1- from Wilder or Parker. If the figures add up, I'd fight Parker. I'm not ter sinking a 30-yard putt on the after she was beaten one up by 0 as a heavyweight and my record going to go to New Zealand because I'm the third biggest draw in the 17th hole at one up, with Korda Angel Yin. Ewart Shadoff needed is better than Parker and Wilder's heavyweight division behind Joshua and Tyson Fury. In terms of the needing to make a 25-yard effort to better Yin's score on the 18th to put together. That's not up for de- calibre of fighter and the name, Parker is a step backwards for me. But to take the tie to the 18th. Grab a force an extra hole, having come Lukas Postlberger upset the odds Quintana of Movistar and Geraint bate, it's a fact. Who the hell has he's got a world heavyweight title and that's what I want. I've punched Sky Sports Day Pass and strap back from three-down, but her to take victory on the opening stage Thomas of Team Sky finished safe- Wilder beaten? Bermane Stiverne for the first time this week [since my hand injury] and I've had no bad yourself in for a blockbuster Su- tournament is over after both card- of the 100th Giro d'Italia in Olbia. ly in the pack, despite the disrup- is his best win, but who's he ever reactions. It's calcified and it's set. I haven't banged hard, but I've punched per Sunday as Arsenal face their ed pars. Elsewhere, there were A bunch sprint had been expected tion caused by a late crash, which beaten? I defeated the last undis- hard enough to put Parker on his backside. old foe Man Utd. However, play wins for big guns Lydia Ko, Su- at the end of the 206km stage from occurred just outside the 3km cut- puted cruiserweight champion (Sky Sport) was suspended due to bad light zann Pettersen, Ariya Jutanugarn, Alghero, and Postlberger went to off point that guarantees riders will before the American could take her Inbee Park and In Gee Chun. the front of the peloton with two not lose time because of an inci- shot. Almost two hours later, (Sky Sport) kilometres left to start the lead- dent. However, not everyone was out for his Bora-Hansgrohe team- so lucky, as some riders conceded Clive Cox saddles two in mate Sam Bennett of Ireland. more than a minute in the late con- However, he opened up a gap on fusion, with LottoNL-Jumbo's Novak Djokovic the chasing pack and pushed on to general classification hopeful take his first WorldTour victory - Steven Kruijswijk giving up 13 Palace House Stakes and the famous pink jersey - much seconds. son." Bryan Smart believes the to the Austrian's own disbelief. With time bonuses applied, Postl- time is right for Alpha Delphini to splits with entire Behind, big-name sprinters Caleb berger leads the race by four sec- attempt to emulate his half-broth- Ewan (Orica-Scott) and Andre onds from Ewan. "It's a surprise," er Tangerine Trees, who lifted this Greipel (Lotto-Soudal) were left Postlberger said. I knew my shape prize in 2011. "As he's already coaching team to settle for second and third re- was good. We wanted to try to won a Listed, we're looking at spectively, while Bennett was lead Sam Bennett out but he lost Group Threes, Twos and Ones this Novak Djokovic has announced he selves and their lives to help me 10th. Coupled with the climber's my wheel and, when I saw a gap, I season," said Smart. "If he doesn't has split with his entire coaching achieve my dreams and they were blue jersey for his team-mate Ce- decided to try myself. prove up to it then we can go back team. The former world No 1 and always my driving force and wind sare Benedetti, part of the day's "I gave all I had, it worked out. in class. "He's six now, though, and 12-time Grand Slam winner hopes on my back. It was not an easy breakaway, it was a glorious day This is my first professional win he should be reaching his peak. "I his "shock therapy" will help him decision, but we all felt that we for Bora-Hansgrohe, who hold all and I get the maglia rosa. It will think we'll stick at five furlongs achieve better results. Djokovic need a change." The 29-year-old, four jerseys at the end of the first take me a long time to believe this." with him. His half-brother was an said he had mutually agreed with whose 122-week reign at the top stage. Overall contenders Nairo (Sky Sport) out-and-out five-furlong horse and his coach Marian Vajda, fitness of the rankings was ended by Andy it seems he is, too - he finishes off coach Gebhard Phil Gritsch, and Murray in November last year, very strong over five. "I'm very physiotherapist Miljan Amanov- says he is keen to find his "win- Clive Cox has his sights set on making a successful seasonal de- happy with him, but he will im- ic to end their successful and long- ning spark" again. Djokovic speaks back-to-back victories in the Long- but in a Listed contest at Bath last prove a bit." term partnership after last month's with his former coach Marian Va- holes Palace House Stakes as he month. "Priceless was very im- Muthmir has been beaten by sev- Masters tournament in Monte jda during a Tennis Classic exhibi- sends a powerful two-pronged at- pressive indeed at Bath in the Lan- eral of these rivals in the past, in- Carlo. Novak Djokovic ends the tion match "I want to continue rais- tack to Newmarket on Saturday wades," said Cox. "With that run cluding Alpha Delphini in the Bev- with Profitable and Priceless. The under her belt, I'd hope she'd go erley Bullet last summer. The fast- long term cooperation with his ing the level of my game and stam- ground performer, trained by Wil- team members. "I am forever grate- ina and this is a continuous pro- Lambourn trainer is delighted to very well. She's Group-placed at have last year's winner Profitable, two and looks like having the fast liam Haggas, enjoyed a confidence- ful to Marian, GG and Miljan for cess. I enjoy this journey, it feels now carrying the colours of God- ground she so enjoys. "I'm delight- boosting triumph at Bath on his a decade of friendship, profession- like I am starting something new olphin, back for another season. ed we've kept Profitable for an- return to action three weeks ago. alism and commitment to my ca- again and I love this challenge. I Profitable's former owner Alan other year under new ownership, "He hadn't won for a long time so reer goals. Without their support I am a hunter and my biggest goal is Spence has his own chance of a it's wonderful to have him to go it was nice to get his head in front couldn't have achieved these pro- to find the winning spark on the Palace House double with Price- forwards with. but it wasn't much of a race," said fessional heights," said the Serbi- court again." Djokovic, who is due less, who has been given her op- "I'm looking forward to seeing what Haggas. "He'll have his work cut an on in a lengthy post on his web- back on court at this week's portunity at Group Three level he can do again, he's strengthened out on Saturday but he's in great site novakdjokovic.com. "I know Madrid Open, added that he will after following up the promise of up, and I don't see why he shape mentally and physically. they completely dedicated them- take his time before deciding. a progressive 2016 campaign by shouldn't have another good sea- (Sky Sport) SUNDAY . MAY 07. 2017-Sawar 17, 1396 H.S Vol:XI Issue No: 273 Price: Afs.20

KABUL : Around 2,200 people suffered casualties in 130 attacks in Afghanistan in April, showing a five percent decrease in attacks but casualty rate surged by 32 percent, compared to March. A Pajhwok reports show the insurgents carried out armed at- tacks in 29 provinces of the coun- try’s total 34 in April. There were 56 face-to-face clashes, 28 targeted attacks, 28 air- strikes, 10 explosions, five suicide attacks and three roadside bomb- ings in April. Among every 14 peo- The Indian Space Research Organisation's GSAT-9 satellite was launched Friday, May 5, 2017 ple, half were killed and the remain- in the state of Andhra Pradesh. ing half wounded in direct engage- ment, four in airstrikes, two in sui- cide attacks, and one in targeted attacks and blasts. Pajhwok re- ports show 29 or most of the at- tacks in April occurred in Nangar- har, followed by Kandahar where 10 attacks took place. There were six attacks each in Faryab, Ghazni, Herat, Kunduz, Paktika and Uruzgan and five each in Helmand, Jawzjan and Takhar province. Kabul and Sar-i-Pul NEW DELHI: In a first, India's think tank the Society for Policy of the project. provinces shared four attacks each space agency launched a satellite Studies, the satellite represents a Tense relationship while there were three attacks each Friday to provide communications "new form of regional coopera- The satellite project comes at a in Balkh, Laghman, Logar, Parwan services to its neighboring coun- tion," and Indian Prime Minister time of heightened tensions be- and Zabul province. Two attacks tries. The South Asia satellite, Narendra Modi has called it a "gift tween the two countries. This each in Badakhshan, Baghlan, funded entirely by India, was an- to the SAARC region." "Even the week, India accused Pakistan of Kapisa, Khost, Kunar and Saman- By Farhad Naibkhel nounced several years ago with the sky is not the limit when it comes mutilating the bodies of two of its gan and one each in Badghis, Farah, intention of serving all eight mem- to regional cooperation among soldiers in the disputed territory Ghor, Maidan Wardak and Paktia KABUL: Tens of the Taliban bers of the South Asian Associa- like-minded countries," Modi said of Kashmir. Last year, militants provinces. There was no report of tion for Regional Cooperation after the launch.The more than $36 from Pakistan killed 18 Indian sol- violence from Daikundi, Bamyan, fighters attacked Qala-e-Zal dis- trict and took control of the dis- (SAARC). According to Uday million project does not, however, diers in an attack on an Indian army Nimroz, Nuristan and Panjsher Bhaskar, director of Delhi-based involve Pakistan, which pulled out base....P2 provinces in April. In March too trict after hours of clashes with Badakhshan, Balkh, Bamyan, security forces, officials said on Daikundi, Ghor, Maidan Wardak, Saturday. However, police offi- Qatar-Afghanistan flights to begin in October Nuristan, Paktia, Panjsher, Kunar cials said that security force have and Parwan provinces had been retreated to prevent civilian casu- violence free. Casualties Reports alties. “Police forces tactically re- treated from the district, in which KABUL : Afghanistan and Qatar during the visit of an Afghan dele- other officials in the presence of show in total 1,447 people were on Saturday agreed over on bilat- gation to Qatar. The delegation Afghan Ambassador Faizullah killed and another 715 were police headquarter, chief district office and part of the district Baz- operation is in the full swing to started attack over the district and eral cooperation in the field of civ- from ACAA was warmly wel- Kakar. Direct flights between the wounded in 130 attacks last month. recapture the district. He added Bazar area. Pointing toward on- il aviation and launch of direct comed in Doha. The statement two countries, amendments to the The victims included militants, zar is under control of the Taliban insurgents,” Spokesman for 808 that the Afghan security forces going battle in Kabul-Kunduz high- flights between the two countries. added the delegation, led by Dr. air service agreement and Qatar’s Afghan forces and civilians. Pajh- have sustained heavy casualties to way, he said that “due to clashes A statement from the Afghan- Mohammad Qasim Wafayee, dep- cooperation on enhancing civil avi- wok does not publish exact casu- Spinzar Police Zone, Mahfuzul- lah Akbari told Afghanistan Times. the Taliban insurgents, in which Kabul-Kunduz highway remained istan Civil Aviation Authority uty head of ACAA, met Qatar Civ- ation security in Afghanistan were alty figure because different sourc- around 40 insurgents have been close as well. Taliban Spokesman (ACAA) said both sides had il Aviation Authority Chairman Ab- the main subjects discussed at the es provide different accounts. He added that security forces are at the outskirt of the district, and killed or wounded. According to Zabihullah Mujahid in a statement agreed on improving cooperation dulla Nasser Turki Al Subaey and meeting. (Pajhwok) Most of the attacks took place on him, Afghan National Police have said that their fighters attacked April 2, April 8 and April 25, when currently clashis underway be- tween police and the Taliban in- also sustained casualties, but at the Qala-e-Zal district and succeeded eight incidents were reported each moment there is no exact figure. to capture police headquarter, chief day but the deadliest day was surgents. “In order to avoid civil- Four police ian casualties, police forces have He furthered, the Taliban fighters district office and the Bazar of the April 21 when 317 people were by the use of darkness of the night, district. Taliban claimed that they killed and wounded. (Pajhwok) retreated from the district,” he added. “Additional commando hided themselves around the dis- imposed heavy casualties over Af- killed, one forces have been reached the area,” trict’s Bazar on Friday night, and ghan forces and seized enough he said, adding that ground and air today (Saturday) early morning weapons during clashes. injured in 4 policemen Lashkar Gah killed, 1 injured Pakistan’s charge d’ AT Monitoring Desk US may avoid open-ended affaires summoned in Lashkargah KABUL: A police official said on by foreign ministry Saturday that four police officers firing military commitments lost their lives and one other sus- over border conflict tained injuries as a result of firing LASHKARGAH : Four police KABUL: The United States should inside the check-post in southern officers have been killed and one AT News Report Helmand province. Provincial po- avoid costly, open-ended military lice chief Maj. Gen. Aqa Noor wounded as a result of firing in their commitments, says President check-post in southern Helmand KABUL: The Ministry of Foreign Kintoz told Pajhwok Afghan News Donald Trump's new counterter- Affairs summoned Pakistan’s the incident took place in Srah province, an official said on Satur- rorism strategy. day. Provincial police chief Maj. charge d’ affaires over Pakistani Godar area of Lashkar Gah, the According to the British news troops’ entry into Afghan territo- provincial capital, late on Friday Gen. Aqa Noor Kentooz, told agency Reuters, which has seen the Pajhwok Afghan News the inci- ry that resulted in conflict with night. He said 10 policemen had draft policy, US allies will be urged Afghan forces at Spin Boldak area. been deployed in the check-post dent took place in Srah Godar area to shoulder more of the burden in of Lashkargah, the provincial cap- The ministry said in a statement while some were on vacation. It the global counterinsurgency cam- that Pakistan’s attack on Afghan was not clear who shot the offic- ital, late on Friday night. paign. The document says: "We ers dead. 10 policemen had been sta- forces is a clear violation of regula- need to intensify operations against tions which compels us to share tioned in the check-post some global jihadist groups while also the Afghan government’s concern were on vacation, he added. reducing the costs of American over the incident with Pakistan’s According to Ketnoz, it could 157 insurgents blood and treasure in pursuit of sponsibility. charge d’ affaires. It said that Paki- not be made clear, how and who our counterterrorism goals." stani representative expressed re- fired at policemen. He doubted a Still being given the final touch- killed in raids The 11-page draft says Wash- es, the blueprint admits terrorism grets over the incident and said he guest might have come to the post ington will try to avoid large-scale would convey Afghanistan’s con- AT News Report and opened firing of policemen. could not be defeated with any sort cerns to Islamabad. The conflict military interventions to achieve of finality. Another 3,000 to 5,000 KABUL: At least 157 militants Militants have not spoken about counterterrorism goals while ex- broke out on Friday when Paki- KHOST CITY : Teachers have ute one plot to each deserving the incident. (Pajhwok) US soldiers may be deployed to stani forces reportedly entered were killed and 117 others were pecting partners to share the re- Afghanistan. (Pajhwok) closed 219 schools in southeast- teacher. “In the past one decade Afghanistan territory, local offi- ern Khost province in protest since then, the government has wounded in different crackdowns cials said. Kandahar police chief against what they say the govern- been unable to materlaize the within past 24 hours. Abdul Raziq said four border po- In a press release issued here, ment’s failure to distribute them scheme of providing land plots to Ministry of Defense, (MoD) said lice personnel were killed and 14 land plots. The schools have been teachers. We tried our best to reach others wounded. He added 23 ci- that Afghan National Army (ANA) vilians were also wounded in the shut in Khost City, the capital of our voice to government officials, in collaboration with Afghan Na- fight. However, Pakistani officials southeastern Khost province, and but nobody heard our problem,” tional Police (ANP) and National have claimed that the Afghan forc- four districts. he said. Directorate of Security (NDS) AIBAK : One man was killed and es attacked Pakistan’s border Numbering around 3,449, the Lal Gul, a teacher from Zazi personal has conducted joint op- another in a traffic accident in troops without any valid reason. teachers accuse the government of Maidan, said the boycott would erations against insurgents in dif- northern Samangan province on The Pakistani officials furthered being unable to facilitate them. continue until their demand was ferent areas of Nangarhar, Kapisa, Saturday morning, an eyewitness that seven Pakistani border forces Raees Hassan, one of the strik- met. “Our schools will remain shut Kandahar, Badghis, Paktia, Uruz- and a traffic official said. were killed and 27 others were ing teachers, told Pajhwok Afghan and students would be on vaca- gan, Zabul, Ghazni, Ghor, Fary- Faizullah, giving an eyewitness wounded in the battle. Spin Bold- New that teachers from Babak, tion until the government hears our ab, Takhar, Kunduz ,Badakhshan, account, told Pajhwok Afghan ak is a border town and the head- Sabari, Yaqubi, Tirazai, Zazi Maid- voice,” he added. Mohammad Ak- Baghalan and Helmand provinces. News the accident took place at quarters of Spin Boldak district in an and Khost City had gone on bar Tani, a local education official, The press release said that in 6:00 am when a tanker struck a old -- injured. The victims be- cident to careless driving. The driv- the southern Kandahar province strike. He said former president said they had tried to get plots for these operations 157 insurgents motorcycle. He said one of the mo- longed to Hazrat Sultan district, er of the tanker had been arrested where Pakistani forces made at- Hamid Karzai through a presiden- teachers but central authorities including five Taliban local com- torcyclists -- a 45 year-old man -- he added. Col. Abdul Raziq, traf- and the injured taken to hospital, tempts to conduct census inside tial decree in 2008 had ordered the turned down their request. manders were killed and117 oth- was killed and another -- 65 years fic department head, linked the ac- he said. (Pajhwok) the Afghan territory. Ministry of Education to distrib- (Pajhwok) ers were injured.