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Page 4 March 01, 2018 (1) President Ghani intuitions cut links with the nuclear-armed link the Azerbaijani capital Baku to Tbilisi and at UNHCR encashment centres in Afghanistan. path to peaceful and legitimate deliberation, nation, or otherwise increase the cost of doing Georgia’s Black Sea ports of Batumi and Poti. (Pajhwok) amendment and change is also clearly stated who in the past has regularly called the Taliban business with Pakistan. It will then connect with Kars in eastern Turkey under specific conditions,” he said. “terrorists” and “rebels” although he has also (12) ‘Paan’ Use Can Ismail, officially the adviser on finance, revenue before linking to Istanbul and Europe. He went on to say that the other notion offered to talk with parts of the movement that and economic affairs to Prime Minister Shahid The Lapis Lazuli Route agreement was finalized a dermatologist, told Pajhwok Afghan News that is part of the Kabul Process theme is accepted peace. Khaqan Abbasi, led Pakistan’s negotiations in after three years of talks and was signed during that the use of “Paan” was responsible for 90 “cooperation”. The Taliban, fighting to restore Islamic rule Paris. He told Reuters that Washington did not the 7th Regional Economic Cooperation per cent of oral cancer. “We have also learned over the years that after their 2001 ouster by U.S.-led troops, seem genuinely eager to see Pakistan boost its Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA VII) in Moreover, Paan causes infections in the political will precedes cooperation. How do have offered to begin talks with the United terrorist financing regulations and was instead Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. (Tolo news) jawbone, behind and under the lips, causing we reach that stage is the question that needs States but have so far refused direct talks with bent on humiliating the country. cancer tumors in this area, destruction of to be answered by those who have lacked that Kabul. It was unclear whether they would be (8) Armed Forces “If the Americans were interested in working ovaries, laryngeal cancer, stomach ulcer, resolve or acted as spoilers, if cooperation is to prepared to shift their stance, despite growing with us and improving our CTF (counter- and security personnel performed a joint Attan memory loss, transmission of infection diseases, help us make headway.” international pressure. terrorist financing) regulations, they would (local dance). Government officials and tribal environmental pollution and other small and He said international cooperation was critical However Ghani, who recently helped launch have taken the offer I was making them,” Ismail elders addressed the event as well. big health issues, he added. as long as it was in accordance with laws and the latest stage in a major regional gas pipeline said. “But their idea was just to embarrass Afghan Air Force dropped postcards on Dr. Sufi said the use of Paan among the youth norms, including sovereign equality and non- from Turkmenistan, said the momentum Pakistan.” the participants of the event from the air mainly stemmed from psychological problems interference. for peace was building from neighbouring Diplomatic and Pakistani government sources which further increased to the participants’ and other issues like poverty and economic “International cooperation can take on many countries that increasingly saw the necessity of say Pakistan fended off a US-led motion enthusiasm and emotions. problems. forms and involve different actors. The United a stable Afghanistan. on Tuesday as Turkey, China and the Gulf Governor Gulab Mangal said Nangarhar had Types of Paan and its use by youth Nations and all relevant resolutions adopted “The Taliban show awareness of these Cooperation Countries (GCC) countries been secured from high level threats posed by Nasrat Ramz, one of the shopkeepers in Kabul by the Security Council cannot be ignored, contextual shifts and seem to be engaged in a objected to it. But in a break from tradition, the the rebels as result of the people and security City who sell Paan, cigar and vegetables, said especially in regard to nation-state cooperation debate on the implications of acts of violence motion was brought up again on Thursday and forces sacrifices. there are different kinds of Paans such as Paan in the counter terrorism arena,” he said. for their future,” he said. passed as the GCC and China dropped their He said it was the right of armed forces that 55, Paan 24, Paan 66 and Paan Kol. “These are In a message to neighboring countries, POLITICAL OFFICE objections. their sacrifices should be hailed and those different in taste and quality but their price is Abdullah said: “To our friends and neighbors Ghani said a framework for peace negotiations Ismail said that he urged the United States to mothers should be respected who offered their the same. These Paans are in fact Pakistani and in the region, we say: We have no option but should be created with the Taliban recognised allow Pakistan until June to fix any outstanding sons for defence of their land. Indian Naswar.” to work together, share intelligence, coordinate as a legitimate group, with their own political CTF issues and ceded ground in negotiations to Brg. Gen. Mohammad Ali Shujae, deputy Syed Mahmood, one of the youth who chews and, when necessary, take action against office to handle negotiations in Kabul or strike a deal, but that the US was determined to commander of the 201st Selab Military Corps, Paan, said: “All of my friends used Paan, so I terrorists regardless of their affiliation or another agreed location. see Pakistan suffer. assured that Afghan security forces would also tasted once but later I got addicted to it, motivations. Taliban officials have acknowledged that they US officials say Pakistan remains weak on sacrifice their lives but not their trenches and now I cannot quit it.” “We appreciate international condemnations have faced pressure from friendly countries terrorist financing prosecutions and has would defend the mother land at the cost of When asked if he knew what diseases could when innocent lives are lost by wanton to accept talks and said their recent offers to not done enough to combat money-raising their blood. Paan cause to him, he said he knew it was terrorism and violence. But condemnations are talk to the United States reflected concern that capabilities of Islamic charities controlled by Police Chief Brig. Gen. Abdul Rahman Rahimi dangerous for heath, but he did not believe it not enough. We also need to make better use they could be seen to be standing in the way Hafiz Saeed, whom the US has designated a said the enemy was trying to hatch different could cause cancer. of international law and humanitarian norms of peace. terrorist. The officials blame Saeed for the 2008 kind of conspiracies to further deepen distance “This is manufactured in Afghanistan and one to prosecute and bring culprits – whoever they Slideshow (6 Images) Mumbai attacks, which killed 166 people. between security forces and the people. type called Paan Kol could cause cancer”, he may be - to justice. Ghani said the process would be accompanied In the run up to the FATF meeting, Pakistan Similar event was orgnaised in Kandahar, in believed. “On our side, we are committed to protecting by coordinated diplomatic support including sought to gain favor by seizing control of parts which security forces, government official and But Ahmad Barakzai, 20, another addicted and providing better security in cities, districts a global effort to persuade neighbouring of Saeed’s Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and Falah- youth took part. youth, said the worst drawback of Paan use and villages, wherever our presence is possible Pakistan, which Kabul has regularly accused of e-Insaniat Foundation (FIF) charities, which Gen. Imam Nazar Bahbod, commander of the was the bad smell from mouth. He said he and necessary. aiding the Taliban, of the advantages of a stable the United States terms “terrorist fronts” for 205th Atal Military Corps, said Afghan security was aware of Paan’s disadvantages as even “We agree that at the end of the day, we cannot Afghanistan. militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). forces had been engaged in the defence of the necessary warnings had been mentioned on its achieve our security goals without having an He renewed an offer of talks with Pakistan, Saeed, who founded LeT in 1980s, denies country with full commitment and bravery. packet. (Pajhwok) inclusive political process in place. If we claim which rejects the accusations and points to the orchestrating the Mumbai attacks. Governor Zalmai Weesa said security forces to have learned the hard lessons of the past, it thousands of its citizens who have been killed (13) Framework Deal Diplomats have cast doubt on whether the showed their bravery and suppressed the should be clear that terrorist sanctuaries and by militant groups over the years. takeovers are long-lasting, or simply a short- enemy properly. transmission line between Turkmenistan, infrastructures, wherever they may be, need to In return for Ghani’s offer, the Taliban would term move to appease FATF member states Similar event was held in Lagman province as Afghanistanand Pakistan. be on our radar screens.” have to recognise the Afghan government and and ease pressure on Pakistan. well. (Pajhwok) Once completed, the project will be able In conclusion he said the Kabul Process aims respect the rule of law, he said. (Reuters) Ismail said Pakistan’s law-enforcement (9) US, India Assure transfer up to 4,000 megawatts of power from to achieve several vital objectives: respect (2) Uzbekistan, Afghanistan shortcomings are often confused for lack of Turkmenistan into Afghanistan and Pakistan. and defend the fundamental rights of our while the Indian team was headed by Joint desire, especially at provincial level, where ADB, as an anchor development partner people, including women and children, while Proposals were made for exchanging Secretary Dr.