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AT News Report to connect with India. KABUL: Briefing members of the This is worth mentioning that Wolesi Jirga or Lower House of leaders of Turkmenistan, Afghani- the parliament on Sunday, the min- stan, Pakistan and India inaugurat- ister of mines Daud Shah Saba said ed $10 billion gas pipeline project the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan- expected to help ease energy defi- Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline cits in South Asia and stem ten- project would create 7,000 jobs in sions in the divided region. AT Monitoring Desk the country. TAPI gas pipeline project will He said that work on TAPI gas also help promote peace and trade AT News Report pipeline project would be launched in the regional countries. KABUL: The deputy governor of “When Nawzad district was col- in Afghanistan next year, adding southern Helmand province, Mo- lapsed, we lost tens of our soldiers, that physical work on the nearly hammad Jan Rasulyar, took to so- tanks, military vehicles, weapons $10 billion gas pipeline project cial media to urge President Ashraf and other equipments to the ene- would be kicked off in 2017 and Ghani to leave Ghani to send fresh troops to the my,” the Facebook post reads. It would concluded in 2020. restive province. Through a post added that after one month the stra- He furthered that socio-phys- for Azerbaijan on his Facebook page, Rasulyar tegic district of Musa Qala also fell ical survey of the project in Af- tomorrow expressed his deep concerns over to the Taliban insurgents. He said ghanistan would be started in the deterioration of security situation that the government is yet to pun- beginning of 2016. AT News Report in the province and said that Hel- ish anyone in connection with fall He informed the lawmakers that work on TAPI project has KABUL: President Muhammad mand was on the verge of collapse. of the districts. He added that be- Ashraf Ghani is expected to leave KABUL: Indian media reported He said that more than 90 security fore fall of every district, they have started in the Karakum desert, out- side the southern Turkmen city of Kabul for Azerbaijan tomorrow that Indian Prime Minister Naren- personnel have been killed in the informed the concerned authori- “TAPI creates permanent jobs and Kandahar provinces of the (Tuesday) on an official trip where dra Modi might soon visit Kabul fight against militants during the ties. He said that they could not Mary. for around 7,000 people in the “Transfer of gas to India via country to reach Pakistan. Paki- he would explore new avenues to to inaugurate the parliament build- past one month. He said that after provide food and equipment to se- country,” he remarked. Further- stan will work on 800km pipeline enhance cooperation between the ing—India’s symbolic gift of de- failing to directly contact the pres- curity forces on time, adding that Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and more, he said that 2,000 more peo- Pakistan would begin in early two countries. mocracy to Afghanistan. ident, he took to Facebook to de- Sangin district was also on the verge ple would be hired to ensure secu- Embassy of Afghanistan in According to reports, Prime liver his message. He said that of collapse and 44 troops have been 2020,” he added. rity of the project. However he termed the project Azerbaijan in a media statement Minister’s Office has put pressure Helmand was on the brink of col- killed in the district. He said that He said that a 750km portion NATO support said that the president would be on all stakeholders to finish the lapse and urged the president to no one was telling the truth to the important for creating jobs for the of the pipeline would pass from Afghan masses. accompanied by the ministers of project and said that Modi was personally visit the province. president. Herat, Farah, Helmand, Nimroz needed to reverse external affairs, economy, com- keen that the building be ready for merce and industries, labor and him to undertake the visit and in- tide of insecurity: social affairs, and the national se- augurate Afghanistan’s new parlia- India committed to building Kandahar cricket stadium curity adviser. ment building. Noor During a week-long trip, the The project initiated by the KABUL: India has assured it is of land in Kandahar City with one tion against the delayed construc- president would also discuss the government of India in 2007 as a committed to establishing an in- million US dollars Indian assistance tion of the cricket ground. MAZAR-I-SHARIF: The gover- Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Paki- mark of friendship and coopera- ternational cricket stadium in could be launched so far. Kandahar cricket board official nor of northern Balkh province on stan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline tion to rebuild war-hit Afghanistan, southern Kandahar province, Last week, members of the Mohammad Massoud Rahmani Sunday said Afghanistan serious- project. The project will cost $10 is finally nearing completion and tweeted Afghan Deputy Foreign ly needed NATO forces’ support billion. set to meet its December 31 dead- Minister Hikmat Khalil Karzai on to reverse the tide of insecurity. President Ghani, Turkmen line, source added. Saturday. Atta Mohammad Noor was President Gurbanguly Ber- Though the parliament build- Karzai said he held talks with speaking at a change of command dymukhamedov, Prime Minister of ing was expected to be completed Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan ceremony at the NATO’s Train, Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, and Vice in November 2011 but has missed AT News Report Amar Sinha about the cricket sta- Advise Assist Command – President of India Mohammad at least three deadlines over the last dium in Kandahar and the envoy (TAAC) North headquarters in Hamid Ansari at a special ceremo- four years. KABUL: Mediothek Afghanistan assured him that India had not Maza-i-Sharif, the provincial cap- ny in the project area near the gas In the latest review conducted on Sunday launched two-day con- backed out on its promise and re- ital. fields of Turkmenistan inaugurat- by India’s Secretary of Urban De- ference titled “The role of media mained firmly committed to the Outgoing commander of the ed the project, a week ago. velopment Madhusudan Prasad in peace and social security” to stadium’s construction. TAAC-North, Brig. Gen. Andreas The 1,735-kilometer pipeline and the Central Public Works De- seek media’s support in bringing Hikmat Karzai said formal Hannemann, handed over the helm is expected to carry 33 billion cu- partment (CPWD) it was found lasting peace to Afghanistan. construction of the cricket stadi- of affairs to incoming commander bic meters of Caspian Sea natural that 96 percent of the work has um would be launched once pre- Brig. Gen. HartmutRenk last night. gas per year from Turkmenistan been completed and the project liminary works in this regard were Besides NATO troops based through Afghanistan into Pakistan team is giving the final touch to finished. in the north, high-ranking provin- and then to India. Price estimates the building. Four years on since India prom- provincial council, civil society told Pajhwok Afghan News when cial security and government offi- range as high as $10 billion and the In October, Modi had ex- ised the aid, construction works activists, youth and cricket fans the zonal cricket tournament was cials attended the ceremony. project is expected to be complet- pressed concerns over delay in the on the cricket stadium on 20 acres carried out a protest demonstra- newly launched in Kandahar four Speaking on the occasion, ed in 2018. construction of the building and he years ago and Kandahar finished Governor Atta Mohammad Noor The project is expected to cre- ordered the Indian External Affairs Muslim antiterrorism coalition asked to first, the Indian ambassador prom- thanked NATO forces for their ate 50,000 jobs in Afghanistan. ...P2 cut off funding sources for terrorism ised his country would provide one services to the Afghans and said million US dollars for the construc- he was happy over the extended THREE CIVILIANS ABDUCTED ON AT Monitoring Desk tion of an international cricket sta- stay of German troops in Afghan- KABUL: As its prerequisites for joining Muslim antiterrorism coali- dium in the province. istan. KABUL-GHAZNI HIGHWAY tion, the government should urge the alliance to cut off all funding sourc- About one and a half years ago, He hoped German troops sta- The Deputy Minister of In- es for terrorism in the region and support Afghan security forces, said a the Indian Embassy in Kabul pro- tioned in the north would not only AT Monitoring Desk formation and Culture, Sayeda number of lawmakers and political analysts. Saudi Arabia recently an- vided the money to the Economy train Afghan forces but would also KABUL: Unknown gunmen have abducted three civilians on the Kab- Muzhgan Mostafawi, said that nounced the formation of a coalition of 34 largely Muslim nations to Ministry and a contract for the assist Afghanistan in area of eco- ul-Ghazni highway, said an official on Sunday. media should lend its support to fight terrorism. Nazir Ahmad Ahmadzai, the second deputy speaker of nomic development. Wolesi Jirga, told Azadi Radio that if the coalition is genuine one, then it stadium construction was given to The provincial council head of Ghazni, Khaliqdad Akbari, told me- the government’s peace efforts. a company. Noor said the security situa- dia that the abducted people were on way to their destinations from should take action against the countries that are supporting terrorists tion of Afghanistan had worsened She said that journalists should be groups in Afghanistan. “The coalition should also support Afghan air But practical work could not Malistan district to the provincial capital when unknown gunmen peace ambassadors. force,” he added. He said that Afghanistan will enter the coalition, if it be launched until the project was this year when compared to the stopped their vehicle in Mushki area of Qarabagh district on late Satur- Talking to newsmen, Mo- met the conditions. This comes at a time that government have neither previous year and efforts were day. He further said that five passengers were kidnapped but later a referred to the then newly-created needed to improve it. stafawi said that media can play accepted, nor rejected the proposal of Suadi Arabia to join the coalition. provincial procurement commis- mother along with her child were released but the remaining three civil- an important role in bringing peace A government official has told Azadi Radio that the proposal would be The governor warned if Af- sion, he said. ians are still in the captivity of the gunmen at an unknown location. to the country. “Media can help discussed in next session of the National Security Council (NSC) on ghanistan once again was turned He said that security forces have started investigation to release the bring justice for war victims, as it Tuesday. A number of political analysts said that the government should He said the commission had into a terrorist safe haven, it would consider national interests in joining the coalition. Kabir Rangbar, a been delaying the project under hostages safely. He said their fate is still unknown. Akbari said that the has done in the past,” she added. threaten many countries of the abduction of the civilians is the work of the Taliban militants. However, political analyst, also said that as its prerequisites for joining the coali- various pretexts over the past eight world. She said that media reports tion, the Afghan government should ask the alliance to cut financial the Taliban militants have not yet claimed the abduction. Fragile secu- regarding war should not leave neg- sources of terrorism in Afghanistan and support Afghan security forces. months despite repeatedly send- He urged NATO forces not to rities on roads have caused many such incidents this year. Deash (IS) ative impacts on society and they He believes that mainly financial supporters of terrorism in Afghanistan ing official letters to the panel by leave their Afghan counterparts which has increased its foothold in the country had recently abducted should consider public safety. are either some states, or wealthy individuals living in Saudi Arabia, the Afghanistan Cricket Board. until threats against humanity and seven civilians including women and children from Ghazni province and ...P2 Qatar and Turkey. (Pajhwok) the soil existed. (Pajhwok) later they were found beheaded in southern Zabul province.

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President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday change. More positive changes will Afghanistan. Touching on other mand, ending up in Kandahar be- addressed a gathering of tribal el- arrive in the months ahead." new developments, Ghani said fore crossing the border to Quetta ders from around the province on He said that besides TAPI be- that government will soon release in Pakistan and on to India. The the importance of the TAPI gas ing of enormous economic impor- funding for the third phase of the implementation of TAPI will earn pipeline project that was recently tance, the project is also a step building of the Kamal Khan Dam Afghanistan up to $500 million By Akhtar M. Nikzad inaugurated in Turkmenistan. forward to change Afghanistan into in Nimroz province. But going USD a year in transit duties and The pipeline, which will carry an economic hub in the region. back to the TAPI project, Ghani the project will also help Afghani- gas from Turkmenistan to Pakistan According to him three sec- said the pipeline will change Af- stan purchase 1.5 billion cubic and India via Afghanistan, has been tions of the TAPI line will create a ghanistan from a conflict zone to meters of gas for thirty years at a hailed as a major breakthrough by corridor – which will come under an economic zone. In conclusion reasonable price. The gas will be the international community in construction soon. In addition a he said Afghanistan is rich in natu- utilized in Hajigak iron mine and terms of regional connectivity. fiber optic network system will ral resources so "let's develop this at the Mes Aynak copper project. Ghani said as such on Sunday also launch soon, he said. country". According to reports, Economic analysts say the imple- when he stated that "TAPI project Another new development more than 750 kilometers of pipe- mentation of TAPI can leverage KABUL: The United Nation Pop- intensity or magnitude of a con- has been hailed the world over." was the 300 megawatt electric line will pass through Afghanistan. extended economic, political and ulation Fund (UNFPA) released a flict. Between 1989 and 2008, He said: "The country sup- transmission line that will also be It will start in Kasht district in commercial ties within member report on the State of World Pop- there were an estimated total ports regional and international launched soon to transfer power Herat province, and make its way states, which include Turkmeni- ulation in 2015 and said that total- 3,362,000 direct conflict deaths, or projects so as to ensure positive from Turkmenistan to Pakistan via through Farah, Nimroz and Hel- stan, Pakistan and India. ly 7.4 million people in Afghani- an average of 168,100 deaths per stan need humanitarian assistance year. Seventy-four percent of di- EMERGENCY and 3.4 million of them requiring rect conflict deaths between 1989 critical lifesaving interventions. and 2008 occurred in Central Afri- Eight Afghan Air CALLS The report entitled “Shelter ca, East Africa, the Middle East from the Storm” focused over ca- and North Africa and South Asia. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT KILLS Force pilots sualties and damages of the years Since 2008, increasing conflict Police of conflicts and natural disasters in the Middle East raised the total graduated in the world and Afghan state pop- level of direct conflict deaths to ulation. more than 200,000 per year. In FOUR, INJURES SIX IN ZABUL AT Monitoring Desk 100 - 119 Addressing a press conference 2012, two out of five people AT News Report on Saturday, UNFPA Deputy worldwide who in battle were in KABUL: Eight Afghan Air Force Representative, Wilfred Ochan, Syria. In 2014, the total number KABUL: A traffic accident in southern Zabul province left four people dead, while six others injured, said an pilots have graduated from a train- Hospitals said that every year over half a of refugees and internally displaced official. Gul Islam Sial, spokesman for Zabul governor office, told Afghanistan Times on Sunday that the ing program hosted by the 81st million people is displaced as a people worldwide reached 59.5 incident took place on Kabul-Kandahar highway in Tazeerabad area of Shahjoi district around 2:30 pm on Fighter Squadron at Moody Air FMIC Hospital result of the conflict and nature million, the highest number since Sunday, when a passenger bus collided with a truck. He said that there were no women or children among Force Base in the United States. disasters in Afghanistan. the Second World War. The num- The pilots will return to Af- Behind Kabul Medical He said that out of total, ber of internally displaced people those killed and injured in the accident. It is worth mentioning that reckless driving, poor infrastructure of ghanistan to stand beside Afghan University: 240,000 are women and girls of doubled from 2010 to 2015. roads and lack of traffic signs frequently lead to deadly incidents on highways. security forces in the battlefield. whom 115,000 (about 23 percent The graduated pilots received 0202500200-+93793275595 of total population) are in repro- certificates from Maj. Gen. James ductive age requiring essential Afghanistan to Hecker in a ceremony the other health services, adding that esti- NDS arrests alleged Daesh day, officials at Moody Air Force Rabia-i-Balkhi Hospital mated 5,750 of this displaced pop- benefit from BKT said. Pule Bagh-e- Umomi ulation are expected to be pregnant These pilots were trained to and need maternal healthcare ser- railway project receive extensive knowledge and 070263672 vices. radio journalist in Nangarhar AT Monitoring Desk application of flying A-29B Super He pointed out that about one Amid a growing outcry over the munication and Information Tech- Daesh has been extremely active Tucanos. “Following the training, million people have been displaced recent emergence in Nangarhar of nology said that the radio station in social media in its bid to recruit all 20 aircraft will be provided to Khairkhana Hospital since 2001 and over 76 percent of KABUL: Afghanistan can benefit the Afghan Air Force and will pro- Afghans have been displaced by from the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BKT) a Daesh radio station, the Nation- is operating from a mobile studio militants. Reports found that vide air-to-ground and aerial recon- 0799-321007 conflict, natural disasters and man- railway project and speed up the al Directorate of Security (NDS) and moves around the province. Daesh also has access to equip- naissance capabilities to support 2401352 made disasters at some point dur- rebuilding process, Azerbaijani has arrested a journalist who alleg- This comes amid a rapidly de- ment which can help the group to Afghanistan’s counterinsurgency ing their life time. political analyst said on Sunday. edly worked for the station. teriorating security situation in establish contacts with its associ- operations, official said. They add- Speaking about the places hit Fikret Sadikhov told Trend This comes after reports Nangarhar following a surge in Tal- ates in Syria and Iraq. "We are se- ed that squadron would grow to by the natural disasters, he said emerged last week that Daesh had iban attacks and the emergence of riously working with security in- 20 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft that Indira Gandhi Children that natural disasters affected large News Agency that Afghanistan and will be used to train 30 Afghan pi- Azerbaijan have close trade and launched an FM radio station that Daesh – leaving hundreds of fami- stitutions, because it is a major Hospital, Wazir Akbar number of people in Nangarhar broadcasts through Jalalabad and lies displaced. The radio station concern to us. NDS has already lots and 90 maintainers at Moody and Faryab provinces and de- commerce ties and the two coun- through 2018,” said a statement Khan, Kabul 2301372 stroyed and damaged over 20,000 tries planned to implement differ- districts in the province in a bid to reportedly started broadcasting a arrested one of the journalists af- issued by the Moody Air Force houses in 2014 alone. ent projects in the field of trans- promote the group and recruit new week ago. But reports have filiated to Daesh radio. The radio Base. “The mission is about the According to him, the conflict portation and logistics. fighters. emerged that the Afghan spy agen- operates through mobile equip- future of air power in Afghani- th Ibn-e- Seena in Kunduz province has displaced He is of the opinion that Af- According to Nangarhar resi- cy – the NDS - has arrested a re- ment, it changes locations when- stan”, said Col John Nichols, 14 over 13,000 families between Sep- ghanistan could use the BKT rail- dents, the radio station known as porter who allegedly works for the ever we send out troops," the Flying Training Wing Commander Pul-e-Artan, Kabul tember and October with nearly "Caliphate Radio" promotes radi- radio station. "We believe that if spokesman for the ministry of for the 81st Fighter Squadron. 900 casualties, of which 122 were way for transporting its cargo. The need for the A-29 comes President Muhammad Ashraf calism in support of Daesh by actions are not taken against the communication and information 2100359 women. broadcasting anti-government rhet- move, consequences will be enor- technogloy Yasin Samim said. Res- as the current Afghan Air Force He stressed that 64 percent of Ghani is expected to leave for Baku LAS aircraft, the Mi35 attack he- female respondents in a survey of on Tuesday where he would dis- oric. The residents have appealed mous to the people. Government idents in Nangarhar said on Sun- licopter, reaches the end of its ser- Wazir Akbar Khan IDPs in Afghanistan experienced cuss different projects with his to government to take immediate has millions of dollars in equip- day that in addition to inflicting vice life in January 2016. domestic violence during displace- counterpart, including TAPI and action against the station in order ment which is capable of termi- security threats, Daesh is also try- This is worth mentioning that Hospital ment. He went on to say that pull- the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway to stop the militant group from nating the transmission. So all Af- ing to destroy cemeteries and sa- the graduation of these pilots will 2301741, 2301743 ing young girls from schools and project. influencing the local youth. ghan intelligence agencies in coop- cred places. "We want the govern- be in very much of use in combat forcing them into marriages also has Locals say the government has eration with NATO must stop this ment to take action soon, because against militants. These pilots been a harmful challenge for wom- The analyst said that it would would easily target insurgents not be the first meeting of Afghan still not managed to track down radio," Mujib Khelwatgar, a mem- this has a negative impact on the Ali Abad en in Afghanistan. the exact location from where ber of NAI – a group supporting youth in Nangarhar and it strength- through air operation and can sig- “In Afghanistan, women and and Azerbaijani authorities, but the nificantly support Afghan securi- girls were found to be twice vul- presidents of the two countries Daesh is broadcasting. open media in Afghanistan - said ens Daesh," Nangarhar resident ty forces during war against anti- Shahrara, Kabul nerable than men during emergen- have already met in various inter- But the Ministry of Telecom- on Sunday. Since its emergence, Mohammad Rassoul said. government elements. 2100439 cies. The vulnerability of women national summits and discussed the and girls during emergencies are intensive bilateral ties in different exacerbated by existing social in- equities and wider societal limita- sectors. Malalai Maternity tions. Because of destruction of It is pertinent to mention that Hospital facilities, insecurity for movement, in June this year, Afghan Ambas- lack of female health workers or sador to Azerbaijan said that Af- 2201377/ 2301743 male escort in the cases of Afghan- ghanistan had the opportunity to istan, women in displacement of- join the important Baku-Tbilisi- ten find themselves with limited Kars (BTK) railway project which Banks access to reproductive health and will help the country to speed up GBV prevention and response ser- Da Afghanistan Bank vices,” he mentioned. Minister of the rebuilding process. Economy, Abdul Sattar Murad, Mohammad Taqi Khalili told 2100302, 2100303 termed the state of population re- Trend News Agency, that Afghan- port findings about the IDPs a istan could join the railway project major concern for the government through the Lapis Lazuli Corridor, Kabul Bank and said that the government is which connects Turkmenistan 222666, 070285285 determined to take decisions and with Afghanistan. resolve the current displacement The ambassador said that Az- Azizi Bank crisis. He said that the report would enable the donors and internation- erbaijan is playing significant role 0799 700900 al community to provide humani- in implementation of the railway tarian aid to needy Afghan people. project which would help the re- Pashtany Bank The minister also asked the inter- gion to explore new markets for national donors to arrange their their products. Khalili said: “This 2102908, 2103868 cooperation based on the report. route [Baku-Tbilisi-Kars] is short- According to UNFPA report, over er and cheaper for Afghanistan, for Air Services half a million people are affected exports and imports.” by natural disasters and more than 100,000 were internally displaced Speaking about bilateral ties Safi Airways by January 2014. The report high- between Afghanistan and Azer- lighted that 100 million people baijan, he said that relations be- 020 22 22 222 need humanitarian assistance tween the two neighboring coun- around the world and out of 26 tries were growing rapidly. He Ariana million people are women and girls. hoped that ties between the two According to the report, the num- countries would improve further 020-2100270 ber of deaths is one indicator for in different fields. Kam Air 0799974422 Hotels Mohammad Akbar is a bearded main fears that Afghans are being they are among the people whose While that may be the case, it ijazatnama and may execute a farabad, Dadyal and Mirpur. Safi Landmark man who makes a living selling harassed or maltreated under the CNICs have been cancelled. The is evident that AJK law does not rayatnama after ten years contin- Integrating Afghans vegetable seeds from a pushcart guise of relocation. authorities are not treating them favour non-Kashmiris when it uous residence therein.” An ijazat- But there is still hope. The near Muzaffarabad’s Hamam Wali JK has claimed to have deport- as Pakistanis or Kashmiris, but as comes to matters such as the own- nama allows any individual who is Pathan Welfare Association of 020-2203131 Masjid. ed thousands of Afghan refugees Afghans, which is unfair,” he said. ership of property and business- not a resident of the state of JK to Azad Kashmir is one of a handful ERENA He has been hawking his wares since the launch of NAP and the “Action must be taken against es. Under the State Subject Law, purchase property there, while a of groups that are calling for the S in the same spot for four years government has been criticized by illegal aliens, but good eggs should which deals with issues of citizen- rayatnama entitles a person to ac- government not to be too hasty in now, while others like him have global watchdog Human Rights not be wasted for the sake of a few ship and purchase of property in quire Class III status. expelling well-settled and integrat- 0799654000 been rounded up and deported. Watch for the “high-handedness” bad ones,” he said. Kashmir, there are three categories But these are not easy to come ed Afghans. At a recent press con- Akbar was born in the village of of the action against them. Authorities in Muzaffarabad of subjects or citizens, known as by if one goes by the book, which ference, association president New Rumi Restaurant Tagao, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan Apart from concerns regard- deny these claims. AJK Inspector class I, II and III. is why many Pashto and Hindko- Ghani Khattak and vice president sometime in the ‘60s. In 1995, sev- ing the treatment of Afghan refu- speaking families from KP contin- Sher Ali Khan said that there were 0776351347 eral years after migrating to Paki- gees, a number of political parties ued purchasing property in JK at least 5,000 Afghans settled in stan, he married a cousin in the have also taken issue with the way over the past several years with- JK and made a case for them to be Internet Services Buner refugee camp and, two years Pashtuns are being harassed along- out fulfilling all the legal require- left alone. UA Telecom later, moved to the capital of Jam- side Afghans. ments. Most people Dawn spoke They reasoned that, if these 0796701701 / 0796702702 mu and Kashmir (JK) with his fam- The Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awa- to blamed corruption in the reve- people were complying with the ily. mi Party (PkMAP) and PPP, sep- nue department or the National law and were not involved in crim- In the years that followed, arately, have taken issue with what Database and Registration Author- inal activities, they should not be Exchange Rate Akbar’s family multiplied. He had they call “operations to displace ity (Nadra). expelled. However, IGP Awan eight children, one of whom tragi- [Pashtuns] from Punjab and JK”. It is these people, officials in- maintains that JK cannot take a Purchase: cally died in the Oct 8, 2005 Kash- A couple of months ago, PkMAP sist, and not Pashtuns who are liv- decision on this unilaterally unless mir earthquake. But despite hav- chief Mehmood Achakzai told a ing in Kashmir legitimately, that there is a national consensus to ing put down roots here, the fam- demonstration in Islamabad that are being targeted in the current loosen the policy on Afghan refu- One US$ = ily still lives in a tin-roof shelter while he had Afghan ancestors, “I operation against illegal residents. gees. 66.83Afs that a local allowed them to build was born in Pakistan, so it is un- Official sources said that anyone All of this is bad news for One Pound Sterling= on his land, free of cost. fair to treat people like me like [you who had obtained Pakistani Akbar and his family. In the sum- “We are happy here. My chil- would treat] Afghans.” CNICs illegally was being detect- mer of last year, they took a trip 99.51Afs dren have friends here and they Shortly afterwards, the ed in the scrutiny launched under to his birthplace in Afghanistan, One Euro = speak Urdu and Pahari [rather than Balochistan Assembly adopted a General of Police (IGP) Khuda The law was introduced in the NAP counter terrorism strate- the first since he came to Muzaf- 70.31Afs Pashto],” he says, describing their resolution condemning the mal- Bakhsh Awan told Dawn that 1927 by the Hindu Dogra ruler of gy. farabad all those years ago. “We level of integration. treatment and forced expulsion of around 11,000 illegal Afghan refu- the then-princely state of Jammu “Any Pashtuns whose CNICs stayed for five months, but none 1000 Pak Rs = But all that may be in vain. Pashtuns from Punjab and JK. gees had been evicted from the re- and Kashmir, and has been in force were cancelled may have been due of [my family] wanted to live in 618Afs The JK government, spurred by JK Rehabilitation Minister gion earlier in the year. “In the wake ever since. to them simultaneously possess- that war-torn country,” he said. the centre to ensure compliance Abdul Majid Khan, who hails from of the [Army Public School] at- Class I and Class II citizens ing an Afghan refugee card, or due While Akbar has escaped evic- Sale: with the National Action Plan PPP, also claimed that Pashtuns tack, many of these people moved are defined as those whose fami- to errors and omissions in the in- tion thus far, he claims he has co- One US$ = (NAP), is speeding up the process from the Miankhel tribe, who used out of JK voluntarily… they were lies have been residing in the state formation they provided to operated with the authorities at 67.03 Afs of expelling Afghans from within to do trade in Kashmir and were totally unverified,” he said. of Jammu and Kashmir since 1885 Nadra,” an official said. every stage. “I volunteered my One Pound Sterling= its borders. given citizenship rights by the “In fact, people from KP have or 1911, respectively. Sources also claimed that details to the local police station. Even though it looks like the Dogra rulers long before partition, centuries-old ties with Kashmiris; Class III citizens are: “all per- ijazatnama or rayatnama granted Whenever there is an operation 100.31Afs Dec 31 deadline for the repatria- were being harassed. they are connected by bonds of sons… who have acquired under a on the basis of forged documents against Afghans, officials come and One Euro= tion of all Afghan refugees – set “Many of these people mi- friendship, kinship and trade,” rayatnama any immovable prop- were being reviewed and that near- ask questions,” he said. “If they 70.91 Afs for itself by the government under grated from Kashmir and settled says IGP Awan. erty therein or who may hereafter ly two dozen such certificates had don’t evict us, we would love to 1000 Pak Rs= 626Afs NAP – will not be met, there re- in KP and parts of Punjab, and Unfriendly laws acquire such property under an already been cancelled in Muzaf- settle down here for good.” Dawn This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. 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India is building an entire nuclear they might respond by ratcheting city in Karnataka to produce ther- up their own nuclear firepower,” monuclear weapons. The top se- the report said. cret facility poised for completion New Delhi has never pub- in 2017 would be the subconti- lished detailed accounts of its nu- nent’s largest military-run complex clear arsenal, which it first devel- of nuclear centrifuges. oped in 1974. There has been little This has been reported by the public notice outside India about US-based Foreign Policy maga- the construction at Challakere and The US Embassy in Islamabad has zine, citing a report published by its strategic implications. issued a warning saying it has re- the Centre for Public Integrity – a The government has divulged ceived information regarding pos- non-profit investigative news or- little about the nuclear facility and sible terrorist attacks in the feder- ganisation based in Washington made no public promises about al capital in late December. DC. The city is located in Chal- how the highly enriched uranium “Possible targets include plac- lakere, nearly 260km from to be produced there would be uti- es of worship and shopping cen- Mysore, according to the report lised. As a military facility, it is ters,” the US embassy said in a by Adrian Levy, author of the not open to international inspec- statement. However, the embassy widely-acclaimed book on Paki- tion, the report said. did not delve into details regarding stan’s nuclear programme. The facility aims to give India the information that led it to issue The facility might upgrade the an extra stockpile of enriched ura- the warning on Friday. country as a nuclear power and nium fuel that could be used in new Pakistan denies reports of US unsettle the balance of power in hydrogen bombs, also known as ‘warning’ against attacks during the region. thermonuclear weapons, substan- Obama’s India visit “India’s close neighbours, Chi- tially increasing the explosive force The embassy warned Ameri- na and Pakistan, would see this of those in its existing nuclear ar- cans to avoid busy places during move as a provocation. Experts say senal, the writer fears. the Christmas and New Year peri- od. American citizens should “min- imise the number and duration of trips” to crowded places such as markets, restaurants, hotels and places of worship and other loca- tions where large numbers of peo- ple congregate, the warning said. American government personnel are under additional movement re- strictions in coming weeks, includ- ing religious venues and large shop- ping centers. The Associated Press could not reach police and other officials for comment. However, an intelli- gence official speaking on the con- dition of anonymity said there is a “general threat perception” but no specific threats. In August, the US State De- partment warned Americans Pakistan, citing the threat of foreign and domestic terrorist groups operating throughout the country. Further, in July, gunmen shot and killed a local against all non-essential travel to employee of the US Embassy in Islamabad. Delhi gang rape: Top court to hear plea against release of juvenile rapist Nepali Congress, Madhesis Pakistani NEW DELHI: India's top court The attacker was the young- and their families can waive their and banners demonstrated outside agree to resolve Nepal's will hear a plea against the release est of a group of men who brutally right to anonymity. the juvenile detention centre in businessmen of an attacker in the 2012 deadly assaulted a 23-year-old student on The parents and women's Delhi where the offender was held. political crisis soon gang-rape of a student which pro- a bus in 2012, triggering global out- rights groups have been opposing The Indian government intro- invited to voked international outrage, after rage and protests in India over the the release of the youngest attack- duced tougher penalties for rap- KATHMANDU: Nepal's main cluding the front's demands. a women's rights body filed a peti- country's high levels of violence er, mainly on the grounds that it ists and other measures after the opposition party Nepali Congress In response, the Front asked invest in tion past midnight Saturday. against women. was unclear if he had been rehabil- December 16, 2012 gang rape. and the agitating group of Indian- for a clear roadmap of NC in revis- Swati Maliwal, the head of He was sent to a correction itated and was ready to be reinte- But India has repeatedly hit origin Madhesis have agreed to ing the demarcation of provinces, Russia Delhi Commission of Women, home for three years under India's grated into society. the headlines for a series of brutal quickly resolve the current politi- citing that the bill could not ad- submitted the petition to the Su- juvenile laws while four others On Saturday, the parents and attacks including those against chil- cal crisis due to the ongoing block- dress the delineation issues. LAHORE: Russian Ambassador preme Court at 19:30pm GMT, were convicted and handed the scores of students holding placards dren and foreign women. ade of key border trade points with Madhesis, the Indian-origin to Pakistan Alexey Yurivich De- seeking a stay just hours before death penalty in 2014. The ap- India. inhabitants of the Terai region are dov on Saturday invited Pakistani the convict was to walk free after peals of the convicts against the The Nepali Congress (NC) and agitating over the new Constitu- businessmen to explore huge un- serving the maximum three years' hanging is pending in the Supreme representatives of the United tion demanding more representa- tapped Russian market where their sentence for juvenile offenders. Court. Madhesi Democratic Front tion. They are also protesting di- merchandise could get a good place The court would take up the The student, who succumbed (UMDF) met at NC President vision of their ancestral homeland for having good quality. plea on Monday, pending which to her injuries two weeks after the Sushil Koirala's residence at Ma- under the seven-province structure During his visit to the Lahore Maliwal hoped the offender would attack, was publicly named by her harjgunj here yesterday. and have led an ongoing blockade Chamber of Commerce and Indus- not be released. mother on the third anniversary of During the meeting, they held of key border trade points with try (LCCI), he said both countries "SC (Supreme Court) accept- her death last week, in an effort to discussions on contemporary is- India. According to NC spokes- should take sector-specific mea- ed our petition. Matter listed on end the stigma facing sex attack sues and the ongoing unrest in the person Dilendra Badu, yesterday's sures to enhance mutual trade that Monday as item no 3. Case sub- victims in India. Terai region, and agreed to resolve meeting discussed ways to address did not reflect its potential. judice now," Maliwal tweeted. Under Indian laws, the identi- the current political crisis as soon the demands of the front. The diplomat expressed the "(The) rapist should not be re- ty of rape victims is not revealed as possible. He added that Nepali Congress optimism that both Pakistani and leased until case heard." even after death although victims The NC urged the front to urged the front to be responsible Russian businessmen could enter support resolving the crisis to sort out the problem through into joint ventures to benefit each through the Constitution amend- dialogue and consensus. other. ment process as the bill related to Terai-Madhes Democratic He said the Russia had a lot to the same has been tabled in the Party spokesperson Sarbendra offer to Pakistani business com- Parliament. The party also asked Nath Shukla said that they held munity while Pakistani business- the front to forge consensus on the discussions with NC on the issues men could learn a lot from the coun- bill as it could be revised by in- related to constitution amendment. try for the technological upgrade of their industrial units. On the occasion, LCCI senior vice president Almas Hyder said India will hold a high-level border being held at a "good time" when ensure a total clampdown on cross- fake Indian currency, drugs and after the establishment of a mega dialogue with Bangladesh next the ties between the two sides are border animal smuggling along this other banned items will be dis- steel mills at Karachi in 1970s, no week in Dhaka in the backdrop of at their best after Bangladesh re- 4,096-km-long porous and difficult cussed. Some new measures to major initiative had been taken by the recent handing over of top in- cently handed over long-time fugi- terrain dotted by hilly and riverine enhance operational efficiency be- Russian Federation. surgents by the neighbouring coun- tive and top ULFA leader Anup areas. tween the two sides will also be He said Pakistan’s share in to- try and its efforts to end cattle Chetia to India. The BGB, sources said, is ex- discussed by the two sides," they tal foreign trade of Russia was in- smuggling across the over 4,000- The Indian border delegation, pected to raise the issue of bring- said. significant while trade balance was km frontier the two neighbours including officials from the Union ing about a complete halt on bor- BSF and BGB are also expect- also in favour of Moscow. share. Home Ministry and other border der killing incidents and suggest ed to firm up plans for holding the Mr Hyder said Pakistan could A 23-member Indian delegation enforcement agencies, is expected enforcement of some strict securi- first-ever joint exercise between the export textile, garments, rice, leath- led by Border Security Force to discuss measures to further en- ty protocols by both the sides to two sides in the Sunderbans in er, sports goods, surgical equip- (BSF) Director General D K hance security along the border and achieve this goal. West Bengal next month, they said. ment and pharmaceuticals to the Pathak will travel to the Bang- brief the BGB about measures put The BGB delegation for the The last time the two sides met Russian market while Russia could ladeshi capital for the six-day bi- in place to completely stop in- talks, to be held at the paramili- was in August this year when enhance export of power equip- annual DG-level talks with their stances of cattle smuggling and oth- tary's headquarters in Dhaka, will BGB travelled to India for the ment, steel, urea, chemicals etc to counterparts -- the Border Guard er illegal substances across the bor- be led by its DG Maj Gen Aziz talks. Pakistan. Bangladesh (BGB) and senior of- der. Ahmed. A joint declaration of discus- He said oil and gas sector in ficials of their home department. Union Home Minister Rajnath "A host of other issues related sions will be signed between the Pakistan offered great opportuni- The meeting is scheduled be- Singh, during BSF's 50th Raising to activities of Indian insurgent two sides on December 26, a day ties to Russia, adding mining of tween December 22-27. Day on December 1 here, had groups suspected to be operating before the Indian delegation will marble and granite was also an at- Sources said the meeting is urged the border guarding force to from the other side, smuggling of return to the country. traction for the Russians. CTD to target ‘women’s wing’ of Islamic Sri Lanka bars foreign firms State-inspired group in Karachi in gem mining sector KARACHI: Counter-Terrorism Khalid Yousuf Bari’s wife is play- is to recruit the women in the or- ince to recruit highly-educated peo- Sri Lanka’s President, Maithripa- had showed to him her jewellery, earnings from the segment contin- Department (CTD) officials are set ing a vital role in operating the ganisation through sermons and ple in the group. Financing terror: la Sirisena, on Saturday said for- many of which were made of gems ued during January-October 2015, to arrest the wife of Safoora attack group.” videos about the IS by distribut- PIA engineer remanded over ‘in- eign companies would not be al- from Sri Lanka. according to Ministry of Finance mastermind Saad Aziz and other On a manhunt: Law enforcers ing the USBs,” he added. CTD of- volvement in Safoora carnage’ lowed to enter gem mining indus- The trend of decline in export document published in November. women part of the ‘women wing’ arrest over 100 suspects but fail ficials said that they have started Four highly-educated people have try in the country. of an IS-inspired group operating to find attackers keeping a close eye on the women so far been arrested for involve- Sri Lankans had requested Mr. in the metropolis, an official privy “Bari’s wife also used to run wing of the terror outfit and they ment in the Safoora carnage. Gun- Sirisena to take steps to stop min- to the development told The Ex- an organisation – Idara al-Zakra will be arrested soon. Apart from men shot dead 45 members of the ing by foreign firms during his elec- press Tribune. Academy comprising of nearly 20 these, the CTD officials have also Ismaili community during an exe- tion campaign last year. “We were delaying their ar- rich women who used to generate started keeping a close eye on var- cution style attack on their bus in Mr Sirisena said though the rests because they are women,” the funds in the names of donations, ious educational insinuations in Safoora Goth in May this year. On demand for the nation’s tea and official said. “But now the stage zakat and khairat for the terror Karachi and all of Sindh as the Friday, a special unit of the police rubber has declined in the interna- has come to arrest them.” outfits,” explained CTD in-charge group has influences in various announced the arrest of a man who tional market, the demand for gems CTD officials claim that the Raja Omar Khattab. “The second colleges, universities and other ed- allegedly bankrolled the militants was on the rise. He emphasised women’s terror wing of the IS-in- responsibility of the women wing ucational insinuations in the prov- who carried out the grisly Safoora that the gem industry had a “spe- spired group is being operated by Goth bus attack. Adil Masood cial role” to play in increasing the the families, particularly the wives Butt as a highly educated man, country’s earnings through ex- of suspects arrested in connection having graduated (BSc) in manage- ports. with the Safoora carnage and other ment from Indiana University in The exports of gems, dia- terrorist attacks in Karachi. the US before completing an MBA monds and jewellery, fetched $ The wife and a mother-in-law from Fordham University. Further, 393.6 million last year as against $ of Saad Aziz, a key suspect ar- he is a member of the board of gov- 445.5 million in 2013, according rested for involvement in the Sa- ernors of the College of Account- to provisional data released by the foora bus attack, the wife of re- ing and Management Sciences 2014 Annual Report of the Cen- tired PIA engineer Khalid Yousuf (CAMS) in Karachi, holding tral Bank of Sri Lanka. The share Bari (who was also arrested for around 50 per cent of shares of the of the segment in the overall ex- involvement in the attack), the wife institution. Further, he is a part- ports went down from 4.3 per cent of Mufti Tauseef (who is an ab- ner in the restaurant owned by the in 2013 to 3.5 per cent. sconder in the attack) and some chief suspect in the Safoora bus He also recounted his meeting other women are operating a strong attack – Saad Aziz – an IBA grad- with Queen Elizabeth in March network, the official said. “But uate. this year, during which the Queen This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. MONDAY. DECEMBER 21, 2015 AFGHANISTAN TIMES News-in-Brief Lebanese militant leader US embassy killed in Syria warns citizens over possible blasts

Tunisia mall Lebanese militant leader Samir attack Qantar was killed in an Israeli strike that hit a building in the Damascus The United States embassy in district of Jaramana in the early Tunisia has warned its citizens hours on Sunday, the Lebanese to avoid a major shopping mall Hezbollah group and Syrian gov- in the capital Tunis on Sunday Turkey has acknowledged a “mis- move military forces from Nineveh was due to heightened security launched a wave of attacks against the U.N. Security Council, which ernment loyalists said. because of a reported threat of communication” with Iraq over its province that were the source of risks near the camp, which is close Kurdish forces. Turkish armed met on the issue on Friday. Iraqi The powerful Lebanese Hezbol- a potential militant attack there. deployment of troops to the Bash- miscommunication,” it said, using to the Islamic State-held Iraqi city forces said its soldiers returned fire Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaa- lah group said Qantar was marty- Tunisia is under a state of iqa military base in northern Iraq, an Arabic term for ISIS. of Mosul. The base came under and four had been lightly wound- fari asked the body to adopt a res- red in an Israeli aerial raid on a res- emergency following a suicide Turkey's foreign ministry said. Ankara has said the deploy- fire from ISIS on Wednesday, when ed in the incident. Iraq has taken olution demanding Turkey with- idential district of the Syrian cap- bomb attack on a presidential The ministry said Turkey ment of the force protection unit militants fired rockets as they its criticism of the deployment to draw its troops immediately. ital Damascus but gave no details. guard bus in Tunis last month. would continue to move some of An Israeli cabinet minister wel- That followed two major mili- its troops out of Nineveh prov- comed on Sunday the killing of tant gun attacks on a Tunis ince, where the camp is based. It Qantar but stopped short of con- museum and a beach hotel tar- did not say how many troops firming allegations that Israel was geting foreign tourists. would be moved or where to. responsible. A statement late on Satur- Turkey deployed hundreds of Israel released Qantar, a Druze, in day advised U.S. citizens to troops in the Bashiqa area this 2008 as part of a prisoner swap stay away from the Tunisia month, with the stated aim of pro- with the Lebanese Shiite Hezbol- Mall in Berges du Lac area in tecting its military personnel train- lah group and he is believed to the capital on Sunday because a ing Iraqi militia to fight against have joined the group since. “report of unknown credibility ISIS. Baghdad has criticized the He was welcomed as a hero in indicates the possibility of a deployment and demanded Turkey Beirut and he married a Lebanese terrorist attack.” pull them out. Shiite woman from a Hezbollah It gave no further details. Turkey's statement comes a family. But Tunisia security forces day after U.S. President Barack Israel has struck Syria several times have been on high alert since the Obama urged Turkish President since the start of the war five years November 24 suicide bombing Tayyip Erdogan in a phone call to ago, mostly destroying weaponry that killed 12 presidential guards “de-escalate tensions” with Iraq by such as missiles that Israeli offi- as they boarded a bus to start continuing to withdraw Turkish cials said were destined for Hezbol- their tour of duty. The Novem- forces. lah, Israel's long-time foe in neigh- ber attack on a main boulevard Some troops were withdrawn boring Lebanon. in the capital underscored the earlier this week to another base After his release, Qantar kept a low vulnerability of Tunisia to Is- inside Iraq's Kurdistan region, but public profile. But it is believed lamist militancy, following as- Baghdad said they should with- that he had become a commander saults on the Sousse seaside draw completely. in Hezbollah, which has sent hun- tourist hotel in June and the “Turkey ... acknowledges the dreds of its members to fight along- Bardo Museum in Tunis in miscommunication with the gov- side forces loyal to President March, all claimed by ISIS. ernment of Iraq over the deploy- Bashar al-Assad. One of the Arab world’s ments of Turkish protection forc- His brother Bassam Kantar had most secular nations, Tunisia es ...,” the Turkish Foreign Minis- earlier mourned him on his Face- has become a target for militants try said in the statement. book page without giving details after being praised as a symbol “Turkey, in recognition of the about his death, but said his broth- of democratic change in the re- Iraqi concerns and in accordance er was a martyr. gion since its 2011 uprising oust- with the requirements of the fight "With pride we mourn the mar- ed autocrat Zine Abidine Ben against Daesh, is continuing to tyrdom of the leader Samir Qantar Ali. and we are honored to join fami- lies of martyrs," Bassam Kantar Air France jet said on his Facebook page. Syria's state media, which did not forced to land in mention Qantar, blamed "terrorist groups" for the attack and said it Kenya over bomb Prime Minister David Cameron year and open up ground combat whatever the outcome of the re- tests. ago, notably for medics, engineers caused casualties. scare told The Sunday Telegraph news- roles to women.” view, “combat effectiveness re- “But by ensuring ability, not and the artillery. But government loyalists said the paper he wanted to see female Brit- Female troops make up around mains paramount”. gender, determines who succeeds, The new changes would pre- An Air France flight from ish soldiers training to fight on the 10 percent of Britain’s armed forc- “Training standards cannot be we are giving everyone a chance to dominantly apply to roles in the Mauritius to Paris was forced front line in 2016. es. lowered in order to accommodate compete for any military role.” infantry, Royal Marines, Royal to make an emergency landing Cameron has asked the Min- Women are currently banned women,” he said, adding that not Some front line jobs were Armored Corps and the Royal Air in Kenya after a suspicious istry of Defense to be ready to from ground combat units “where all female soldiers would pass the opened to women two decades Force Regiment. package was found on board, post women in ground close-com- the primary role is to close with U.S. Defense Secretary Ash- Kenyan police told Al Jazeera. bat roles by the end of next year, and kill the enemy”. ton Carter announced this month Flight AF 463, which had after Washington announced this A review found “no compel- that the U.S. military will open up 459 passengers and 14 crew month its military will open all ling evidence to prove women im- all positions to women, in a members on board, had left positions - including frontline pair effectiveness in close combat sweeping move officially ending Mauritius at 9pm local time combat roles - to women. situations”, Fallon said. centuries of men-only tradition. (17:00 GMT) and was due to “The Defense Secretary However, the study called for The historic step served as a arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle (Michael Fallon) and I are united further research by mid-2016 into rebuke to a Marine Corps call this at 5:50am (04:50 GMT) on Sat- in wanting to see all roles in our the physiological demands of such year for a partial exemption, after urday. armed forces opened up to wom- roles over time. it argued mixed-gender combat Kenyan authorities were en in 2016,” Cameron said. “I hope that, following further units were not as effective as male working with their French and “We’ve already lifted a num- work on our training regimes and groups. Mauritian counterparts to de- ber of barriers in our armed forces equipment, we can open up com- U.S. President Barack Obama termine the nature of the device, with the introduction of female bat roles to women in 2016,” Fal- welcomed the change, saying it explosions were an Israeli strike Joseph Nkaissery, Kenya's in- submariners and women reaching lon wrote in The Sunday Tele- would improve the U.S. military believed to have killed Qantar, terior minister said. the highest ranks in all services. graph. just as racial de-segregation did in who is reviled in Israel for a 1979 "We are in touch with Mau- “We should finish the job next The minister insisted that the 1950s. attack that killed four people. ritius to know how security The National Defense Forces in screening of passengers was Jaramana, which are part of a na- done. A few passengers are be- tion wide grouping of loyalist Syr- ing interrogated," Nkaissery ian militias under the umbrella of said. Niger arrests military officers over ‘coup plot’ the army, mourned Qantar and one The Boeing 777 landed at of its commanders on its Facebook Moi International Airport, Niger has arrested nine military firepower and had prevented the tary elections, in which 63-year-old Issoufou, who was elected in 2011, a year after a coup, is seeking a second page. Mombasa, before 1am local officers on suspicion of planning a movement of military assets from term. "His (Qantar) body has been sent time (21:37 GMT). coup, government officials said. Niamey to the southern region of In December, the government announced it would audit its voter register before the presidential election to a Damascus hospital moments "It requested an emergency The arrests, which took place Diffa. after demands lodged by opposition parties. ago," it said. landing after a device suspect- earlier this week, came after a near- The country's opposition, Tension is high, with critics accusing Issoufou of repression. In January, an Israeli strike in Syr- ed to be a bomb was discovered ly one-month long surveillance though, disputed the government ia killed six members of Hezbol- in the lavatory, an emergency operation, Hassoumi Massaoudou, claims. lah, including a commander and the was prepared and it landed safe- Niger's interior minister, told a 'No proof' son of the group's late military ly and all passengers evacuat- press conference on Sunday. Amadou Boubacar Cisse, who leader Imad Moughniyah in the ed," police spokesman Charles "Nine officers identified as re- is running against Issoufou in the province of Quneitra, near the Is- Owino told the AFP news agen- sponsible for the attempted coup February 21 polls, said Issoufou raeli-occupied Golan Heights. cy. have been arrested and will be pre- had provided "no proof" and ac- Syrian government loyalists sented before a military court," cused the government of seeking blamed Israel for the attack on Sun- Massaoudou told reporters in to manipulate the political climate day. Niamey, the capital. before the elections. "Two Israeli warplanes carried out He said the coup had been "We don't see any evidence of the raid which targeted the build- foiled "thanks to the loyalty" of the attempted coup," Cisse said. ing in Jaramana and struck the des- certain soldiers "who regularly "Rather, he [Issoufou] has cre- ignated place with four long range kept us informed of the plan's ated a lot of problems around the missiles," the NDF in Jaramana progress". election and has taken fraudulent Facebook page said. President Mahamadou Issou- actions with the electoral list." Jaramana is a bastion of govern- fou said in a televised address on The tensions come just weeks ment support and is the home of Thursday that the alleged coup- before the West African nation many of Syria's Druze minority 102 killed in plotters had planned to use aerial holds presidential and parliamen- as well as Christians. Turkey’s major anti-PKK offensive Clinton rounds on Trump as ISIL’s ‘best recruiter’ The number of Kurdish rebels killed during a huge Turkish US Democratic presidential can- year. She also disagreed with Sand- of Assad - don't believe there is a against him with six weeks to go are more lenient on the purchase military offensive in the coun- didate Hillary Clinton has attacked Sanders, seeking to claw back ers' assertion that the US military political diplomatic channel that is until the state of Iowa holds the of a firearm. This is a result, he try’s restive southeast has Republican presidential frontrun- Clinton's lead in polls of Demo- should prioritise the fight against ongoing. We now have that," Clin- first nominating contest. said, of "flip-flopping" by Sand- jumped to 102, a security ner Donald Trump for his proposal cratic voters, criticised the former ISIL over working to get Assad to ton said. He accused his opponents of ers and Clinton. "Whoa, whoa, source told AFP Sunday as the to ban Muslims from entering the secretary of state for advocating leave power, saying both should "It's very important we oper- adopting a more aggressive stance whoa, Martin," Sanders said. operation entered its fifth day. United States. the quick departure of Syrian Pres- be done at the same time. ate on both at the same time." on gun control in the wake of this "Let's tell the truth, Martin," At least two soldiers and At a Democratic debate in New ident Bashar al-Assad. "We will not get the support 'Flip-flopping' year's mass shootings. Clinton chimed in. five civilians have also been Hampshire on Saturday, Clinton 'Chaos candidate': Trump at- on the ground in Syria to dislodge The gun control issue was O'Malley also said ISIL fight- Sanders said he had lost an elec- killed in the clashes, the source said the Islamic State of Iraq and tacked over Muslim ban plans ISIS if the fighters there - who are pressed by O'Malley, who is far ers have advised recruits that the tion in Vermont for a gun-control said. the Levant (ISIL) was using vid- Assad has resisted all diplo- not associated with ISIS, but behind in the polls and needs to best way to get a weapon in the stance and Clinton said she had An earlier toll released on eos of the billionaire tycoon talk- matic efforts to leave power with whose principal goal is getting rid shake up a race increasingly tilting US is at a gun show where rules backed gun-control measures. Saturday put the figure at 70 ing about his idea as a recruitment a civil war raging in his country dead, with the army saying all tool. and swaths of territory controlled of them were suspected mem- "He is becoming ISIS' best re- by ISIL. bers of the militant Kurdistan cruiter. They are going to people "Secretary Clinton is too much Workers’ Party (PKK). showing Donald Trump insulting into regime change and a little bit Some 10,000 troops backed Islam and Muslims in order to re- too aggressive without knowing by tanks have been deployed in cruit more radical jihadists," Clin- what the unintended consequenc- the southeast to try to rout ton said. es might be," Sanders said during young PKK supporters from Clinton, the favourite to secure the debate. urban areas, according to local the Democratic presidential nomi- "Yes, we could get rid of As- media. nation, offered no evidence for her sad tomorrow, but that would cre- The operation, which has assertions. ate another political vacuum that targeted the towns of Cizre and She also came under fire as would benefit ISIS," using an al- Silopi in Sirnak province as well Bernie Sanders, the second placed ternative name for ISIL. as a neighborhood in Diyarba- Democrat in polling, accused her "Regime change is easy. Get- kir, the largest city in the re- of being too quick to support re- ting rid of dictators is easy. But gion, began on Wednesday, ac- gime change in Syria at a debate before you do that, you've got to cording to the army. that was dominated by security think about what happens the day On Friday, the military also issues. after," said Sanders, a democratic carried out air strikes on PKK The two leading Democrat socialist. “hideouts” and “weapons sites” candidates, joined by former Clinton rejected the criticism across the border in northern Maryland Governor Martin and pointed out that Sanders as a Iraq, where the outlawed group O'Malley, also clashed over gun US senator from Vermont had vot- has its rear bases. control, an issue that has resurfaced ed "for regime change with respect after a series of mass shootings this to Libya" in 2011. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. 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We a r e a n a t ion a l in st it u t ion a n d n ot t h e voice of a gov t or a p r iva t e or ga n iza t ion AFGHANISTAN TIMES By Azam Khan conflict. However, most be- in Islamabad to have their said she will coordinate with Editor: Abdul Saboor Sarir lieve this number to be much voice heard. The lack of a charity organisations, donors For decades, both Pakistan higher. standard mechanism to iden- and government entities. Phone No: +93-772364666 and Afghanistan have re- The ministry, however, tify the level of disability is Unexploded remnants E-mail: [email protected] mained in the eye of an ugly does not compensate chron- another major factor in re- of war storm. The two war-torn ic cases. Iftikhari says if a sponding to legitimate de- Kabul set a target in 2013 Email: [email protected] countries have lost innumer- person was martyred or dis- mands. to clear the remaining 20% able lives to senseless vio- abled during the ’80s or ’90s “One of my brothers of landmines in manipulated www.afghanistantimes.af lence in the name of religion, it means someone in their who had three children was areas by 2023. According to foreign occupation and the family is now a breadwinner. martyred while another a survey conducted by Photojournalist: M. Sadiq Yusufi right to self-determination. This is why the ministry is brother who has seven chil- Handicap International, The recent anniversary of handing out compensation dren was paralysed by a which is campaigning on Advisory editorial board the Army Public School at- for recent cases only.In stark magnetic mine. No one did behalf of people living with Saduddin Shpoon, Dr. Sharif Fayez, Dr. Sultana Parvanta, Dr. Sharifa Sharif, tack in Peshawar is a grave contrast, Kabul established anything for them,” says disabilities, one in five house- reminder of what Pakistan the Ministry of Labour, So- Ahmad Nazir from Ghazni, holds of Afghanistan has a Dr. Omar Zakhilwal, Setara Delawari, Ahmad Takal has lost. Neighbouring Af- cial Affairs, Martyrs and Afghanistan. “Now, my third disabled person. Besides Graphic-Designers: ghanistan, too, faces similar Disabled (MOLSAMD) fol- brother has lost his hands. continued militancy and con- challenges of militancy, dis- lowing the intervention of The police did not call, nor flict, landmines are one of Mansoor Faizy and Edriss Akbari placed persons and corrup- allied forces after the 9/11 did any from the interior min- the major factors contribut- Marketing & Advertising: tion. And there are some les- attacks in the United States istry pay a visit.” ing to loss of human lives. sons to learn from our West- in 2001. In 2003, the minis- Similarly, 60-year-old Iftikhari says Kabul, Bada- Mohammad Parwiz Arian, 0708954626, 0778894038 ern neighbours. Value for life try adopted a policy that de- Muhammad Taqi lost both his khshan, Herat, the southern Mailing address: P.O. Box: 371, Kabul, Afghanistan Afghanistan has a min- fines a formula to pay com- legs in a recent incident. He region of Helmand and Kan- Our Bank Accounts: Azizi Bank: 000101100258091 / 000101200895656 istry dedicated to addressing pensation to the war-affect- claims the government does dahar are the most affected issues of women, justice and ed, families of martyrs and not provide timely compen- areas, adding they have sev- Printed at Afghanistan Times Printing Press compensation for families of Afghan army. The minis- sation, forcing many to wait eral joint programmes to those martyred and war-dis- try’s spokesperson Ali Ift- endlessly. Taqi says he vis- eradicate landmines. abled. Additionally, interna- ikhari says a committee of its the ministry nearly every Chief of Staff at the The constitution says tional bodies claim 80% of the health ministry verifies day to check the status of Mine Action Coordination the manipulated areas in claims of families to deter- his arrears. As a result, he Centre of Afghanistan, En- Afghanistan have been mine if someone is martyred has now lost faith in the gov- gineer Muhammad Wakeel, cleared of landmines left or disabled in conflict. If a ernment. “I’ve started a says Afghanistan was heavi- Article 89 deceased person was in gov- small business selling pre- ly mined during the Soviet The House of People shall have the authority to establish a special commission, on the behind after the Soviet war proposal of one third of its members, to review as well as investigate the actions of the and subsequent fighting. One ernment service at the time paid cards of cellular service occupation from 1979-89. Government. The composition and method of operation of the aforementioned can also spot billboards de- of the incident, his or her providers. I use my ‘special They then started a pro- commission shall be determined by the Regulations on Internal Duties. claring, ‘We want a mine- family will be paid the same motorbike’ for mobility.” gramme to clear the manip- free Afghanistan’ across the salary as before. In the case Yet, despite all its short- ulated areas in 2003, but the country. Even locals are be- of a civilian, the affected comings, Afghanistan is mak- first 10 years bore no fruit ing trained to help security person is entitled to 35% of ing a concerted effort to because of incessant vio- personnel clear landmine-in- the salary of a grade-eight overcome these problems. lence. The programme was fested areas. government employee, This is apparent in President then extended from 2013 to Former interior minister, around AFN6,000. Ashraf Ghani’s realisation to 2023 for another 10 years. MNA Aftab Ahmad Sher- Victims of conflict who set things right. He con- “Scarcity of funding and in- pao, says Islamabad should are compensated by the min- fessed during a meeting with surgency in different parts of learn some lessons from istry are also trained by of- the ministry’s officials that the country made the task of Kabul. “We are facing the ficials to contribute in the “though a significant amount the relevant authorities very same situation. Terrorism upliftment of affected illiter- of money has been allocat- difficult,” he admits. knows no borders,” he ate people. Sardar Wakeel ed to the ministry, disabled Civilians, especially chil- tells The Express Tribune. is one such example. He and families of martyrs are dren, are most prone to be- Another top government of- was injured in Kabul around still not satisfied with MOL- come victims of landmines, ficial claimed that when it two years ago and subse- SAMD’s service delivery, which is why many families comes to compensation the quently compensated by the and no fundamental reforms are hesitant to return to their After the US-led coalition forces ended their combat operations government tends to dis- Afghan government. He is have been brought to this native towns. Now, the lo- last year in December, reports about emergence of Daesh or the criminate against victims of now busy helping out in train- ministry.” During the ses- cal population is being terrorism. “There is no co- ing programmes for the dis- sion, President Ghani termed trained to clear their respec- Islamic State had surfaced. Unfortunately, the reports were not tak- herence. It depends entirely abled to impart skills which MOLSAMD as the key min- tive areas, says Wakeel. en seriously and the authorities have turned a blind eye to emer- on the announcement of the would help them make a re- istry, responsible for ensur- “We pulled out our resourc- gence and spread of Daesh. Growing power of the IS in the al- prime minister or chief min- spectable living. Wakeel ing social security in Afghan- es from Kunduz because of isters, [and is decided] on an says many workshops and istan. Minister of Labour, the ongoing unrest since this ready-troubled Afghanistan is not only posing threats to Kabul, but incident to incident short courses are arranged Social Affairs, Martyrs and is a citizen-based pro- to the neighboring countries as well. Since it has been confirmed by basis.”On the other hand, to teach people how to run Disabled, Dr Nasrin Orya- gramme.” the Central Asian states, the US and the Afghan government that the Pakistan is still grappling to small businesses. khil has taken stock of these Pakistan faces a very devise a mechanism and Concerns over the com- concerns. Oryakhil said she similar challenge in its tribal much-feared terrorist group is taking deep roots in the country, form a central department or pensation, however, still lin- will review and reform the belt. There are landmines therefore, the regional and world players should accelerate their ministry to officially docu- ger. Afghanistan Research informal system through left over from the Soviet- efforts to eliminate Daesh. ment the number of martyrs and Evaluation Unit Deputy which payments and other Afghan war in several parts and war-disabled. There is Director Mir Ahmad Joyen- entitlements are made, along of Fata. Moreover, militants The US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, who visited Afghani- no consolidated or uniform da says corruption is ham- with streamlining the pro- often plant roadside explo- stan recently, has termed existence of the multinational terrorist or- criterion to pay compensa- pering welfare operations. cess of identifying the level sives to target military con- ganization a great concern for the Obama-administration. Although, tion to families of the de- According to him, at least of disability. The minister voys traversing through the ceased or injured either, ad- 70,000 claims are bogus. In has also vowed to finalise the area. Islamabad can take a he vowed to prevent the group from posing security threats, but the mits a senior official of the addition, many of those af- process of pension payments leaf of Afghanistan’s suc- fact is that Daesh has made inroads in Afghanistan in the very pres- interior ministry. fected by conflict are illiter- through banks across the cessful endeavour to mini- ence of the well-sophisticated foreign forces. The result is that IS The federal government ate, unemployed or lack ac- country. She added MOL- mise casualties and clear of Pakistan relies on data cess to basic healthcare. SAMD will use the databas- manipulated areas. has become a roaring raging beast now in eastern provinces of the from the four provinces and Coupled with a fragile eco- es of the interior and educa- At first glance, Afghani- country, especially Nangahar where it is brainwashing and warning political agents or forces nomic base, this restricts the tion ministries for the pur- stan seems more battered by people through airwaves. fighting terrorism in the Fed- government from reaching pose, adding the use of bio- conflict than Pakistan. But erally Administered Tribal out to victims who the min- metric systems before issu- unless the latter takes some Daesh is transmitting hours of extremist propaganda in Jalalabad Areas (Fata). Until a cou- istry has no access to. Those ing pension and entitlement serious steps to stem the vi- via its so-called “Voice of the Caliphate” radio program. The IS ple of years ago, the politi- Afghans who have relocat- cards will prevent abuse and olence and compensate vic- also issues fatwas or the rulings to prove that it has dominated the cal and military leadership ed to Pakistan are also at a fraud. To prevent overlap- tims, it will continue to wal- claimed Pakistan had lost loss to claim compensation ping of duties and duplica- low in the limbo of war.—( scene and that one could challenge it. To some extent Daesh is right 50,000 lives in the ongoing and are now staging protests tion of efforts, the minister The Express Tribune) in its claims because the government has failed to eliminate them. No matter what the security authorities claim but it is reality that the IS has grown and flexing its military muscles to bring more areas under its control. If the government’s security policies have been Notorious productive then the terrorist group will not have aired its extremist phenomenon of programs. kidnapping Building a radio station requires handsome amount of money and technical expertise. Moreover, risk of being targeted by securi- ty forces is higher. That’s why the Taliban have transmitters in dif- ferent cities but they change the locations frequently. When it comes to turf war between the Taliban and Daesh, the latter is thumping its chest as the former has lost its horns in the recent clashes in Nan- garhar. Certainly, it is outcome of the government and international part- ners’ policies that have emboldened the terrorist group. Many Af- ghan and the US security officials did not take the presence of Daesh seriously. If they had, the threat would have been nominal now. There is no good in burying heads in the sand. It will be too late to deal with the global terror group if it was not nipped in the bud, because the group’s ability to strike without any warning has increased. Subscription Rates Categories Fee Afghanistan Times Annual Afg: 3600 at your door step For fast delivery service Six Months Afg: 1800 Afghanistan Times seeks the names, addresses of your International Organization $200 per year organizations and the number of copies you want. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF.

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By John V. Whitbeck accepted, even the U.N. itself would have spent the 12 years the Western world has reacted to between the two wars against Iraq By Bonnie Block il rights diminished here at and social welfare systems are tortured or otherwise mistreat- cut our ridiculously huge mili- the “terrorist” shooting spree in qualifying as a “terrorist” organi- home, Islamophobia run ram- in a state of collapse? What if ed? What if your human rights tary spending so we have mon- Paris with near-hysteria, immedi- zation. How could it be character- The Islamic State’s attacks in pant, $4.4 trillion dollars spent you’re one of the 11 million peo- have been denied? More ey for the things that will truly ately intensifying its own lethal ized otherwise in light of the “geno- Paris and France’s “pitiless — and the rise of ISIS. ple who have been forced to bombs, more drones, more bring about national and glo- violence in the Middle East. Israel cidal” sanctions regime against war” response as well as the It should come as no sur- leave their homes? weapons, more troops or more bal security. is branding as a wave of “terror- Iraq? After all it was so called by prise that war’s death and de- What if you lived in Af- surveillance will not fix this For starters, if the world ism” the continuing suicidal at- more recent “terrorist shoot- two successive coordinators of the ings” in San Bernardino, Calif., struction, the political and eco- ghanistan, Iraq or Pakistan, awful and frightening mess and stopped military spending for tacks by hope-deprived Palestin- U.N.’s humanitarian program in ian children armed only with bring to mind the line “When nomic destabilization that war where the “war on terror” has keep us safe. just eight days, we could pro- Iraq. By UNICEF’s own calcula- always brings and the hope- resulted in 370,000 deaths and But there are things we can vide 12 years of quality educa- knives and scissors. In the new tion, the sanctions regime killed will we ever learn” from Pete “peace process” for Syria, Jordan half a million Iraqi children under Seeger’s song “Where Have lessness of seeing one’s future a far higher number who have do and that we have to demand tion for every child on the plan- has accepted the thankless task of the age of 5 by 1996. All the Flowers Gone?” destroyed has created the an- been wounded or fallen ill as a our governments do. First, is et. And if the U.S. didn’t spend deciding which of the many armed Despite this, and on the insis- The United States respond- ger, hate and vengeance that result of the conflict? What if to stop acting out of fear rather half our tax dollars on past and groups in Syria are “terrorists” tence of the United States and the ed to the attacks of Sept. 11 mil- feeds ISIS’ murdering ways and you’ve had a family member die than with courage and compas- current military expenses we and, as such, are to be excluded United Kingdom and in full knowl- itarily. It was the beginning of its warped interpretation of Is- as a result of the destruction of sion. Second, is to not be tak- could afford humanitarian aid, from the process and bombed. edge of the deadly consequences, lam. No one wakes up one day hospitals and infrastructure en in by the lie that wars bring refugee resettlement, recon- And Americans were fiercely de- a 14-year war and occupation it was maintained until their 2003 of Afghanistan. Two years lat- and becomes a militant extrem- and due to environmental con- about peace. Third, is to rec- struction, grass-roots develop- bating whether the latest in a long invasion. The ostensible purpose line of domestic gun rampages, er, the military did the same ist or suicide bomber. But what tamination? And what if you’re ognize our common humanity ment and diplomatic respons- of these deadly sanctions was if you lived in the middle of one of the 7.6 million people and generously provide much- es. carried out by a Muslim married clearly to “intimidate a population thing in Iraq, and now the couple, deserved to be deemed an or compel a government ... to car- bombing of Syria is increasing. Syria’s civil war, which has re- who are internally displaced or needed humanitarian assis- Our survival depends not act of “terrorism,” until President ry out or abstain from [an] act” – So far the results of this U.S. sulted in 250,000 deaths? What refugees in another country? tance to all parties. Fourth, is on fear and revenge but on Barack Obama so labeled it during specifically, to give up “weapons “war on terror” are more than if you are one of the four out of What if you or people close to honor our heritage and wel- doing those things that make a nationally televised speech re- of mass destruction” which Iraq, 6,000 American dead, many five Syrians living in poverty? to you have been detained in- come refugees wherever they for peace. (JOURNAL SENTI- cently. In this context, it may be incidentally, did not possess. The thousands more wounded, civ- What if your education, health definitely without a fair trial, are from. Fifth, is to drastically NEL) enlightening to recall the last in- word “terrorism” has always been ternational effort to define this in- the ultimate subjective epithet, definable word. At the United Na- and the popularity and utility of tion’s 60th anniversary summit in the word for all its users and abus- September 2005, the 191 member ers around the world has been states tried but failed to agree on a based largely on this subjectivity. convention defining the word “ter- Until the world is of one mind as rorism.” Some commentators ac- to what constitutes good and evil, stop the FN, in reality believes tually sounded surprised, even right and wrong, and justice and that refugees will “ineluctably” saying that there had been a fail- injustice, it is inconceivable that ure “even” to agree on a defini- go to France for its social ben- the world could agree on a precise efits while it is Germany that is tion. No one should have been and legally binding definition of By Andrea Mammone surprised. The definition being and the prospects of Viktor Or- quickly realise that its liberal brought minor parties under hosting the majority of them in what actions are always, in all cir- the EU. As president between proposed by then U.N. Secretary- cumstances, under all conditions, The day after the first round of ban leading his party again in fabric is seriously in danger. one umbrella. This effort pays General Kofi Annan would have on any grounds and regardless of the regional election, with his Hungary’s 2018 elections, are Talking about the inner homage to the war veterans, 2007 and 2012, Sarkozy promot- defined “terrorism” as “any action who is doing it to whom, unjusti- Socialist Party losing votes and not actually reassuring. “strength” of French democra- valorises the French “cultural ed strict immigration intended to cause death or serious fiable, impermissible and criminal. seats in a number of regions, And Western Europe is not cy is pointless. This was done exception”, promotes reindus- policies, established a ministry bodily harm to civilians or non- However, “terrorism” did not es- for immigration and national combatants, when the purpose of French Prime Minister Manuel looking better. German Chan- in the past to deny the pres- trialisation and a strong state, cape unchastised at the 2005 U.N. Valls went on television to af- cellor Angela Merkel is criti- ence of interwar right-wing and launches anti-immigrant identity, expelling more than such an act, by its nature or con- summit. In what the BBC then text, is to intimidate a population firm that “he was not there to cised for her refugee policy, extremism and the fascist na- petitions because “yesterday 9,000 Roma people, and proba- trumpeted as a major success, bly exacerbating discrimination or to compel a government or an Tony Blair did get the Security say sorry”. solidarity has become an out- ture of the Vichy Republic dur- [it was] Calais, today [is] international organization to car- Marine Le Pen’s far-right dated word that belongs to his- ing World War II. But given the France”. It is true that there is a against many Frenchmen with Council to adopt unanimously a immigrant roots. What France ry out or to abstain from any act.” resolution urging all states to pass National Front (FN) won the tory books, anti-EU stances fact that FN’s electoral rise is feeling of abandonment and A fair and reasonable definition, laws making “incitement to terror- first round with roughly 30 per- have become popular, and Le happening, there is really noth- fear in many areas of rural will look like in a multiethnic and surely. Read it again. Think about ism” a crime. Since every state re- cent of the votes. This was their Pen is likely to emulate her fa- ing special and exceptionally France and in a number of work- global world after an eventual it. What are the odds that the Unit- mained free to define “terrorism” most significant nationwide ther, Jean-Marie, and reach the democratic in French society. ing class districts that were FN electoral takeover, and even ed States would ever have permit- as it pleased, so as to demonize simply with the spreading of ted “terrorism” to be so defined? victory with almost seven mil- second stage of the 2017 pres- Millions of voters “ap- once voting for the left. How- whatever behavior or ideas its gov- lion votes, tripling the number idential elections. proved” Le Pen’s party pro- ever, the FN has been pro- FN-like values, is a question For starters, if this proposed def- ernment disliked; and while “in- inition had been accepted and of their voters from the 2010 Moreover, with the 358 new gramme in December. Many fi- gressing well in the cities it was with which not many seem to citement” is simply a pejorative bother. But it is time at the EU if George W. Bush and Tony Blair synonym for “advocacy;” if this regional elections. seats in regional councils, FN nancially “vulnerable” citizens targeting, which might mean were correct in their repeated The Republicans led by has become the main political are reassured by a movement that they are further increasing level to start reflecting on these resolution proved to be of any rel- ultra-nationalist seeds if they assertions that the motivations evance at all, it could only have Nicolas Sarkozy, preferred to opposition in many localities. calling “patriots” to join the the number of their supporters. behind the 9/11 attacks and the been to provide a cover of interna- maintain a low profile, attack- It is therefore not a time for Rassemblement Bleu Marine - Sarkozy, who thinks he is want to preserve tolerance and 2005 London bombings were “be- tional legitimacy for the worldwide ing the centre-left for the rise enthusiastic slogans, nor a Le Pen’s concerted effort that the only politician who can democracy in Europe. cause they hate our freedoms,” or trend (even in countries enjoying of right-wing extremism with no moment for dismissing the dra- some other form of blind, mind- high standards of civil liberties) to- less malevolence or sick desire to self-reflection about their fail- matic rise of the FN and similar ward restricting, or criminalizing, ure in the first round of the elec- anti-establishment right-wing kill innocent people for the sake freedom of speech and toward the The Zuckerberg family donation of it, then the term “terrorism” totalitarianization of societies. tion. parties just because the FN has could not properly be applied to Actually, it cannot have been very After the second round on lost, thanks to a de facto and these events. To make the label difficult to achieve unanimous December 13, the Republicans almost “artificial” alliance of and a legacy of control fit, Bush and Blair would have had agreement on this resolution. Peo- came out as the winners. They other democratic forces. to admit that the motivations were ple may not be able to agree on immediately praised their vot- We cannot guarantee this fundamentally political – to intim- what “terrorism” is, but, whatev- ers: “Immense gratitude to all will be the case in the future. By ALFREDO LOPEZ hancing Internet access world- display ads that reflect your buy- idate their populations or govern- er it may be, politicians readily Republicans. Your brave fight Sarkozy fundamentally seems When I was very young, my par- wide to tackling specific social ing patterns and insert them into ments into carrying out major recognize that it is risky to appear ents used to tell me why having problems, Zuckerberg has thrown the flow of messages (at a premi- changes in their Middle East pol- carried our candidates to some to oppose FN, but after the money at social inequality like a um advertising rate). It also turns less than resolute in opposing this very beautiful victories”. elections, he is moving his par- “lots of toys” wasn’t a good idea. icies. Furthermore, this proposed ultimate evil. Getting governments “The more you have, the more you park visitor throws bread-crumbs the information over to govern- definition was not limited to acts to agree that they should silence The FN, which was consid- ty discourse further towards want,” they would say. I didn’t to pigeons…except the pigeons ment spy agencies like the NSA. by “non-state actors.” It would or quash their critics or opponents erably ahead in six regions af- the right-wing on subjects like have many toys — we were poor actually benefit. When he gave $100 Facebook admits no sin. It claims have applied not only to the low- as they see fit is pushing against ter the first round, gained none. immigration and identity. — so the idea of possessions feed- million to the Newark Public that its user agreement allows it to technology violence of the weak san open door. The word “terror- There is, however, a risk of pre- On the EU scale, these far- ing greed didn’t make much sense Schools, the money was largely “share relevant information on us- but also to the high-technology ism” does not enhance senting this defeat through the right parties find a common to me then. wasted with very little impact on ers” with advertisers for the users’ violence of the strong, which has understanding. It stifles rational lens of a great democratic nar- ground on the idea of protect- But I’ve learned the truth of the quality of education in that “convenience” (and, of course, to always been vastly more destruc- thought and discussion and, all too rative: French voters mobilise ing “national sovereignty”. that statement from observation embattled city. When he has joined generate fantastic revenue) and that tive and deadly. If this proposed often, is used and abused to ex- over the years and lately I’ve been other rich philanthropists, like it can’t legally refuse to share in- definition had been accepted, the to fight the heir of fascism, This idea naturally goes along Warren Buffett, in a string of sim- formation the NSA demands. None cuse one’s own illegal and immoral mainstream parties are able to with a trend of combining the observing Mark Zuckerberg. attacks on the U.S. Marine bar- behavior. Zuckerberg is a 31-year-old ilar projects — funding schools or of which changes the reality of racks in Beirut and the Khobar Perhaps, rather than seeking share their votes if necessary, fear of the “other”, rejecting computer programmer who did programs in other U.S. cities, giv- what it does and the potential im- Towers in 1983 and 1996 respec- an international convention agree- and a genuinely “republican” cultural diversity, opposing two things that made him famous: ing major endowments to hospi- pact that this has on people’s lives. tively, and on the USS Cole in ing on what the overused word front is ready to protect democ- German-led neoliberal anti-aus- he founded Facebook, the social tals or funding initiatives in Glo- There’s a common thread to Zuck- Aden harbor in 2000, as well as “terrorism” should mean, it would racy at the heart of the Europe- terity reforms, and bashing ref- networking super service, and, as bal South countries — they have erberg’s projects. Those that are any and all attacks against Ameri- have been more constructive 10 an continent. This narrative is ugee-friendly approaches. a result, he amassed a fortune usually fallen short of their expec- completely devoid of benefit to him can and Israeli military forces in years ago – and would be more misleading. In such a context, and with worth about $46 billion. His bank tations or projected expectations and his company usually fall short Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine or constructive today – to seek an European decadence 50 percent of disillusioned Eu- account is as large as the capitali- that didn’t make much sense in the of expectations. Projects that are elsewhere, would clearly not con- international convention obligating zation of many countries. How he long term. Some good happens but at least partially successful, while stitute acts of “terrorism.” On the Should French citizens and ropeans often not voting at all, the social problems remain and they may benefit people, return a governments, government officials the European Union be re- the appeal of this transnation- got to these lofty heights of wealth other hand, the dropping of atom- and media to stop using the word and cultural impact is a matter of often deepen. At the same time, hefty benefit for Facebook. ic bombs on Hiroshima and Na- entirely. lieved by the final outcome of al anti-EU platform is extended often fierce debate — he’s been he’s used his wealth and power to Throughout all of this, Zuckerberg gasaki would clearly have consti- In that way they can focus ra- the election? Not really. Democ- for years to come, along with sued by former “partners” several launch Internet projects like one has trotted the globe projecting an tuted “terrorism” on a massive tionally on the nature and causes racy and liberal values should Le Pen and her fellows easily times. But what’s more important that brings together almost a mil- image of a young genius whose al- scale. of violent behavior by both the not be taken for granted in an attacking mainstream politi- than how he got control of Face- lion software developers to work truism and concern for the planet Indeed, in the 21st century, the strong and the weak and work to- era when nationalist senti- cians for their inability to act book is what he’s constructed with on Facebook improvement and an- and its people drive his daily ac- American and Israeli governments ward reducing all forms of violent ments are back and extremism on global challenges. it: a ubiquitous presence in the other, called Beacon, that enables tivities. He’s written about all the would have been – and would still behavior and reversing the acceler- is growing. Expansion of far-right na- lives of a billion people with the people to share information with time and been the subject of a ma- be – among the world’s leading ating trend toward a more vicious, potential to frame and manipulate their Facebook friends based on jor motion picture, The Social Net- practitioners of “terrorism.” If The evident right-wing turn tionalism their browsing activities on other work, although, portrays it in a less less free and increasingly fear-in- of the new Polish government, Moreover, France should their communications, their rela- this proposed definition had been fested world. (Albawaba News) tionships and, to a frighteningly sites (also providing a huge re- than flattering light. What’s inter- large extent, their lives. So last source to advertisers and market- esting about this record of double- month, when Zuckerberg and his ing people). In the Summer of edged philanthropy and innovation wife Priscilla Chan announced in 2013, Zuckerberg launched is that, contrary to the movie’s de- a letter to their new baby — a rath- “Internet.org” whose stated pur- pictions of him as a snide self-ab- LETTER TO THE EDITOR er novel way to package a press pose is to bring internet access to sorbed jerk, Zuckerberg is by most release — that, over the course of over 5 billion people world-wide. accounts a friendly, open, funny their lives, they will give almost The access, however, is partial; and fairly humble guy. He and his all their Facebook shares to a only certain websites will be seen wife have eschewed ostentatious project called the Chan Zuckerberg by these newly connected people shows of wealth, travelled mainly Iniative, the world took note. The in part because many of the to speak with leaders and thinkers Initiative, they explained, would world’s governments don’t allow world-wide (rather than spend Stop selling substandard food items “advance human potential and pro- full access to the Internet. Users months lounging on beaches) and mote equality” in health, education, will, however, be able to fully ac- spent most of their time as a cou- scientific research, and energy. In cess Facebook. Then there’s Face- ple doing the things normal cou- short, change the world: on its face, book itself which continues to ex- ples do (like walk around places Afghanistan is a consumer society and most of the products in the market are being imported from neighboring countries. The main problem a worthy cause. But, like many of pand. With over a billion users, the rather than take a limousine). with the imported goods is that they are mostly substandard, particularly those being imported from Pakistan. Zuckerberg’s plans and projects, company has control over the in- What’s more, people who know However, there is a commission that copes with the challenge for the past one year. The commission is comprised of officials from this one has another side that is formation, data and communica- and work with him insist that his ministries of Interior; Public Health; and Irrigation, Agriculture and Livestock as well as Attorney General Office, Afghanistan Chamber of darker, more cynical and, even if tions of much of the human race. concern for the world is not only Commerce and Industries, Independent Directorate of Security and Afghanistan National Standard Authority. The commission frequently visit only partially successful, a poten- All of it is contained in an Internet honest but consuming. In short, shops and collected tons of poor quality food stuffs from Kabul markets. But this is not the solution to the challenge; the tial nightmare for the human race. protocol that feels like the conver- they say, he’s the real deal. The commission should control quality of commodities in the country’s ports and customs instead of domestic markets, and How many zeroes are there in $46 sation at a party where everyone’s question, however, is can the real should stop import of sub-standard goods to the country. billion? More than most of us will had a few drinks. Short statements deal be all that real using wealth Masoud Mahmoudi, Kart-e-Mamoorin, Kabul ever see. So it’s tough for us “av- followed by long strings of one generated by a morally corrupt erage people” to fathom what a sentence responses, fattened by economic system that pursues Letter to editor will be edited for policy, content and clarity. All letters must have the writer’s name and billionaire does with his or her photos and videos with no real profit over any aspect of human address. You may send your letters to: [email protected] money. Even living the most opu- explanation of their importance life or well-being? In other words, lent life-style imaginable wouldn’t and a huge “friends” section. It’s a can you provide a nutricious meal start to dent those savings in a bank snapshot of your life without the when the food is poisoned? The — the interest alone would pay depth, thinking and development answer, demonstrated throughout for everything you could imagine that makes it precious to the rest history, is “no”. You can’t and nei- Disclaimer: owning. That, in a sense, is Mark of us. But that basic information ther can Mark Zuckerberg. Philan- Zuckerberg’s dilemna. At 31, he has is very valuable to advertisers and thropy is about control and al- so much money he doesn’t know marketing companies who can use ways has been. The great philan- The views and opinions expressed in the articles are those of the author(s) what to do with it. So he follows a your activities and friends lists to thropists who’ve left their foot- long capitalist tradition called phi- develop a consumer profile of you. print in huge foundations and mu- and do not reflect the views or opinions of the Afghanistan Times. lanthropy. In projects that range Facebook sells it to them and then seums and universities were also from supporting education to en- fashions advertising programs that among the most exploitative and This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. MONDAY. DECEMBER 21, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES California’s unemployment rate dips to 5.7pc California’s jobless rate dropped Californians stood at 1,082,000 in portation and utilities, which add- slightly in November to 5.7 per- November, according to the EDD, ed a total of 9,800 jobs. Fields that cent, down just a tenth of a point down by 13,000 from the previ- posted jobs losses in November from the previous month, the state ous month and 274,000 from the included government, information Employment Development De- same time last year. and financial services, profession- partment reported Friday. The agency reported more al and business services, and min- The decline was fueled by a people, 355,913, receiving unem- ing and logging. The biggest loser net increase of 5,500 nonfarm pay- ployment benefits in November, was information, which saw 9,300 Stocks plunged across all sectors individual stocks. As a result Fri- The Federal Reserve had kept were expecting. The stock added roll jobs, according to figures re- however. That was up from jobs vanish. California’s construc- in the heaviest trading of the year day was the busiest trading day of interest rates near zero for seven $4.11, or 7 percent, to $62.50. leased by the EDD. 334,244 in October but down from tion industry posted the biggest as enthusiasm over a long-awaited the year for stocks. years. Fed Chair Janet Yellen em- U.S. crude fell 22 cents to The decrease, although slight, 392,610 in November 2014. employment gain over the past increase in U.S. interest rates fad- The market ended a tumultu- phasized that despite the boost, $34.73 a barrel in New York. Oil is continues a trend that’s seen the Industries that added jobs in year, adding 41,000 jobs, or 5.9 ed. ous week slightly lower. Stocks had interest rates will remain low for trading at its lowest level in almost state’s unemployment rate fall 1.5 California last month included con- percent. Manufacturing lost the Several other negative factors rallied over the first three days and some time. That pleased investors seven years and has slumped over percent from this time a year ago. struction, manufacturing, transpor- largest number of jobs, 4,300 or combined to give the market its jumped Wednesday after the Fed- overall, but it eventually put pres- the last two days. Brent crude, a The national unemployment tation and utilities, educational and 0.3 percent, during the past 12 second big loss in a row, bringing eral Reserve raised interest rates sure on bank stocks. Banks will benchmark for international oils, rate remained unchanged at 5 per- health services, and leisure and months. The largest percentage the indexes lower for the week. for the first time in almost a de- benefit from higher interest rates slipped 18 cents to $36.88 a barrel cent. hospitality services. The largest loss, 9.3 percent or 2,900 jobs, was Bank stocks, which investors cade. and have and have rallied over the in London. Natural gas, which has The number of unemployed gains were made in trade, trans- in mining and logging. had bid up in hopes they would The move was a vote of confi- last few months, but the initial sunk to 16-year lows as demand become more profitable as loan dence in the U.S. economy. But benefits won’t be great. fell, picked up 1.2 cents to $1.767 rates climbed, fell the most. Tech- over the next two days stocks were Goldman Sachs dropped per 1,000 cubic feet. nology shares suffered more de- hit by some of the worries that $7.12, or 3.9 percent, to $175.49 Offshore oil drilling companies clines as a bad December got worse have dogged them all year, like and ETrade Financial lost $1.13, skidded. Transocean gave up 74 for Apple. The world’s most valu- weakness in the Chinese economy, or 3.8 percent, to $28.82. Citi- cents, or 5.7 percent, to $12.26 able publicly traded company sank slowing global growth, and skid- group gave up $1.63, or 3.1 per- while Ensco lost $1.08, or 7 per- again, bringing its monthly loss to ding prices for energy and metals. cent, to $51.21. cent, to $14.31 and Diamond Off- 10 percent. While the Bank of Japan plans Tech stocks also slumped. shore Drilling dipped 70 cents, or Overseas, Japan’s market sank to increase spending on exchange- Apple fell $2.95, or 2.7 percent, 3.3 percent, to$20.47. after that country’s central bank traded funds for companies that to $106.03. The stock has fallen Wholesale gasoline rose 1.3 made changes to a stimulus pro- increase hiring and investment, in- 10 percent in December and has cents to $1.275 a gallon and heat- gram that fell short of what inves- vestors were hoping for more, ac- risen only three days this month. ing oil inched up to $1.107 a gal- tors were hoping for. Another drop cording to Ryan Larson, head of Microsoft fell $1.57, or 2.8 per- lon. in energy prices sent oil stocks U.S. equity trading for RBC Glo- cent, to $54.13. Metals prices also rose Friday. lower again, and worries about bal Asset Management. Transportation stocks also The price of gold edged up $15.40, weak global growth weighed on “They were looking for more, fell. Shares of J.B. Hunt Transpor- or 1.5 percent, to $1,065 per ounce shipping and other transportation and when the market’s disappoint- tation surrendered $1.96, or 2.7 and silver added 39.3 cents, or 2.9 companies. ed, this is what you get,” he said. percent, to $70.62 and Ryder Sys- percent, to $14.096 an ounce. The Dow Jones industrial av- The global market went into a tem lost $2.59, or 4.6 percent, to Copper rose 6.9 cents, or 3.4 per- erage dropped 367.29 points, or similar slide two weeks ago, when $54.08. cent, to $2.113 a pound. 2.1 percent, to 17,128.55. The the European Central Bank Used car dealership chain Car- U.S. government bond prices S&P 500 index fell 36.34 points, ramped up its stimulus efforts but Max disclosed disappointing quar- rose. The yield on 10-year Trea- or 1.8 percent, to 2,005.55. The didn’t do nearly as much as ex- terly results, as its profit and sales sury note fell to 2.21 percent from Nasdaq composite sank 79.47 pected. Stocks rallied after ECB both fell short of analyst projec- 2.23 percent. points, or 1.6 percent, to 4,923.08. President Mario Draghi said the tions. Its stock lost $3.66, or 6.4 The euro rose to $1.0863 from All 10 Standard & Poor’s 500 sec- bank is ready to expand its stimu- percent, to $53.49. $1.0805. tors fell. lus program further if needed. The news wasn’t all bad. The dollar dipped to 121.25 U.S. stock trading was even Those slumps show that in- Darden Restaurants, the owner of yen from 122.85 yen. The dollar more volatile than usual Friday vestors will continue keeping an Olive Garden and other chains, had climbed Thursday and is ex- because of the simultaneous expi- eye on the words and deeds of cen- climbed after the company raised pected to gain strength as the Fed ration of several kinds of futures tral banks in struggling Europe and its outlook for the year. Olive Gar- raises interest rates while central and other contracts that investors Japan as well as the U.S. for the den sales rose and the company’s banks in Europe and Japan reduce use to place bets on indexes and foreseeable future. profit was better than analysts interest rates. Elusive property prices evade middle class buyers EMERGING POWERS TO GET MORE SAY IN IMF KARACHI: Increasing property vestments in stocks, currency, the Rangers’ issue is resolved. of a brand new two bed room apart- chi rose by 18.25pc to Rs66.2m prices in 2015 cast gloom over the gold, saving certificates. Also, the Owner of Nazimabad Estate ment with 850-900 sq.ft area is as against Rs56m in January 2015. WASHINGTON: China, India and The long stall also led the so- hopes of potential middle class imposition of 0.03 per cent with- in North Nazimabad, Mohammad Rs5m while three bedroom and four In Gulshan-e-Iqbal, the current Russia will soon speak with a loud- called BRICS — Brazil, Russia, buyers with limited incomes look- holding tax on filers and 0.06pc on Najeeb said property prices have bedroom flats are available at Rs9m price of 500 sq yards house cur- er voice at the International Mon- India, China and South Africa — ing to own property. non-filers on banking transaction seen positive growth especially in to Rs10m million and Rs11.5m to rently stands at Rs41m as com- etary Fund (IMF). to set up an economic alternative, Meanwhile, increased interest has forced people to pull out their developed areas. Rs 12.5 million. pared to Rs37.7m in January 2015, After years of opposition, the launching in July 2014 their own of investors and the elite has been money from banks and put it in He said the average price of CEO of Pakistan’s largest up by 8.7pc. In Gulistan-e-Jauhar, US Congress has dismantled the monetary fund and development instrumental in shooting up real property portal, Zameen.com, a 500 sq yards house costs final barrier to reforms that will bank. estate prices. Zeeshan Ali Khan said, “Needless Rs31.1m as against Rs27.8m in give the emerging-market powers The US approval will likely Though the month of Decem- to say, 2015 has been an exhilarat- January 2015, up by 11.7pc. more say in the affairs of the 188- ease their frustrations with the 70- ber has remained relatively calm ing year. The roaring ascent wit- In Lahore, a 500 sq yards bun- nation global crisis lender. year-old IMF, dominated by the so far, the past 11 months of 2015 nessed in Karachi can, in no way, galow in DHA can be purchased at The IMF reforms are part of a US, Europe and Japan, as well as were volatile, witnessing an in- be termed ‘modest’”. Rs43.7m which is 17pc higher than $1.1 trillion spending package ap- remove a major headache for the creasing price trend. Not too long ago, the proper- the price prevailing in January proved by Congress on Friday, Obama administration. Owner of Parekh Estate at Clif- ty markets of Islamabad and 2015. and signed into law by President “The IMF reforms reinforce ton, Abdul Wahab Parekh said that Lahore were performing better Price of 500 sq yards bunga- Barack Obama. the central leadership role of the since 2012 property prices have than Karachi’s. However, after the low in Johar Town increased by Adopted in 2010 by the inter- United States in the global eco- persistently been climbing up in Rangers-led operation significant- 12pc to Rs34.9m from Rs31m in national community, the reforms nomic system and demonstrate our residential, commercial and indus- ly improved law and order there, January 2015. The same size bun- were expected to take effect in commitment to maintaining that trial areas of Karachi. Karachi property prices have galow in Wapda Town saw a jump 2012. position,” US Treasury Secretary He said investors, especially touched one peak after another. of 8pc to Rs32.6m from Rs30.1m But with the United States Jacob Lew said in a statement. overseas Pakistanis, who were “Much like 2015, 2016 will be in January 2015. holding by far the largest share of IMF CREDIBILITY ON holding on to their money from another stable year for the sector. The rate of 500 sq yards plot voting rights at the IMF, Con- LINE: The reforms, however, are 2008 to 2011 followed by the other business avenues including 400 yards bungalow is now quot- Karachi will continue to see de- in F-11 and DHA Islamabad has gress’s refusal to approve the re- crucial for the IMF itself. They Dubai property debacle, entered property,” he said. ed at Rs35 million as compared to mand-driven spikes while Lahore gone up by 15pc and 9.24pc to forms had held up their implemen- double the crisis lender’s perma- the real estate market, pushing up “Of the total amount circulat- Rs25m in January 2015 while a will welcome many new high-rise Rs56.5m and Rs12.9m from tation, to the consternation of IMF nent financial resources, known as property prices beyond the reach ing in the sector, 70-80pc is black 240 yards house is now priced at projects,” he added. Rs49.2m and Rs11.8m in January management and members. quotas, to some $660 billion. of many Pakistanis. money,” he added. Rs22.25m as compared to According to Zameen.com’s 2015. The blockage has been a sore The green light by Congress In 2012, the average price of He said property prices in Rs17.5m earlier this year. data, the average price of 500 sq The price of 500 sq yards point between President Barack thus paves the way for the IMF 500 yards plot in DHA was December are on a hold owing to He said investors had pur- yards plot in DHA Karachi has ris- house in F-11 area went up to Obama’s Democratic administra- to abandon some makeshift mech- Rs30,000 per sq.ft which rose to uncertainty over the Rangers’ fu- chased old 200-240 yards houses en by 13.5pc to Rs39.9m from Rs73.5m after witnessing 7pc tion and the opposition Republi- anisms it had adopted to keep its Rs70,000-75,000 in January 2015. ture in Sindh and its implications at plot values and reconstructed Rs35.1m in January 2015. jump while G-11 area price rose cans who control Congress. finances afloat and finance rescues By November 2015 it swelled to on the law and order situation. three storied homes, each a sepa- In Gulshan-e-Iqbal, the rate by 8pc to Rs61.8 from Rs57m in Republicans had rejected the of members in crisis. But above all Rs90,000-100,000 per sq. ft. “The results of local bodies rate portions. This was another has risen by 8pc to Rs26.9m from January 2015 while 500 sq yards slightest favourable gesture toward it allows the Washington-based “Owing to lucrative gains, election bode well for property main reason for causing price spi- Rs24.9m. house in DHA Islamabad now the multinational organisation, the institution, founded in 1945, to people have put their money in prices in 2016,” he said, anticipat- ral of 200-240 yards houses. The data also shows that 500 costs 9pc more as compared to its object of some criticism in Wash- better reflect the current intercon- real estate, pulling back their in- ing further jump in prices in case Najeeb said the starting price sq yards house price in DHA Kara- January’s price of Rs32.1m. ington for its largesse toward nectedness of the world economy, Greece. exposed in stark relief during the In recent years, international 2008-09 global crisis. The mea- summits have unfailingly included sures slightly reshuffle the IMF China Beige Book shows ‘disturbing’ economy a pointed reminder about the executive board by reducing the stalled reform process — seen as representation of advanced econ- China’s economic conditions deteriorated across the board in the fourth quarter, according to a private survey from a New York-based research group that contrasted with recent all the more frustrating since the omies, particularly in Europe, to official indicators that signalled some stabilisation in the country’s slowdown. National sales revenue, volumes, output, prices, profits, hiring, borrowing, and capital expenditure were United States was among the first give a greater voice to dynamic all weaker than the prior three months, according to the fourth-quarter China Beige Book, published by CBB International. The indicator is modeled on the survey compiled by the countries to call for an IMF over- emerging powers. Currently Chi- Federal Reserve on the US economy, and was first published in 2012. The world’s second-largest economy lacks the kind of comprehensive data available on developed nations, haul in 2010 amid the global finan- na, the world’s second-largest econ- making it harder for investors to get a clear read - particularly as China transitions from reliance on manufacturing and investment toward services and consumption. Official data on cial crisis. omy, has less than 4 per cent of industrial production, retail sales and fixed-asset investment all exceeded forecasts for November, while consumer inflation perked up and a slide in imports moderated. The Beige At the end of their last sum- voting rights at the IMF, only Book’s profit reading is “particularly disturbing,” with the share of firms reporting earnings gains slipping to the lowest level recorded, CBB President Leland Miller wrote in the mit in mid-November in Turkey, slightly less than Italy whose econ- release. While retail and real estate held up reasonably well, manufacturing and services performed poorly, with revenues, employment, capital expenditure and profits weakening. the Group of 20 economic powers omy is five times smaller. After the The survey shows “pervasive weakness,” Miller wrote in the report. “The popular rush to find a successful manufacturing-to- services transition will have to be put on hold for said in a statement that they “re- reforms are implemented, China a bit. Only the part about struggling manufacturing held true.” After efforts including six interest-rate cuts since late 2014 failed to revive growth, policy makers are switching focus main deeply disappointed” with will see its voting rights nearly dou- to fix problems like overcapacity on the supply side. President Xi Jinping - seeking to keep growth at a minimum 6.5% a year through 2020 - is juggling short-term stimulus with long- the delay in reforms and “we urge ble to over 6pc, the largest gain. term prescriptions to avoid the middle-income trap that has ensnared developing nations after bouts of rapid growth before they became wealthy. China’s leaders convene their annual the United States to ratify these For example, India’s weight will economic work meeting Friday, according to the People’s Daily. Officials typically set the growth target for the coming year at the conference, which lasts a few days. reforms as soon as possible.” rise from 2.3pc to 2.6pc. Solar energy catches a break; developers who raced to qualify for tax credits before the end of 2016 get 5 more years The 30 percent solar tax credit was cheers from companies that were extension, saying the tax credit is a Del Chiaro, executive director Cal- now expected to lead to an addi- companies surged this week on the Shah wrote in a research note set to expire next year and will expecting higher costs in 2016 as big incentive to go solar for home- ifornia Solar Energy Industries tional $35 billion in wind invest- news. “Companies such as First Thursday. “We now expect these now extend through 2019 before they rushed to complete projects. buyers who purchase their sys- Association. ments. Solar were rushing to complete U.S. projects to push out to 2017 and tapering to 10 percent in 2022. A Slowing construction means pay- tems, although not necessarily for Under net metering, solar us- With the solar tax credit ini- projects ahead of the deadline,” see margins improving.” credit for wind energy had expired ing less for labor, equipment, mar- those who lease them. Those who ers get credit for power their sys- tially set to expire in a year, the at the end of 2014, and the exten- keting and financing, said Tom buy solar panels outright get the tems send back to utilities. industry was expecting a big de- sion will be retroactively applied Werner, chief executive of Sun- tax credit directly. California’s three regulated cline in 2017, with demand slump- from the start of 2015 through Power Corp. “The tax credit is an impor- utilities, including Southern Cali- ing as much as 71 percent. That 2019, declining in value each year. “A turbo-charged 2016 would tant instrument in making the eco- fornia Edison and San Diego Gas will now be reversed, with New A U.S. tax break for solar en- have an impact on jobs and make nomic model work (for buyers),” & Electric, are expected to hit a Energy Finance forecasting instal- ergy approved by Congress on it difficult to plan hiring for the said Seth Ring, president of Toll cap on net metering customers lations to climb 5.5 percent. Friday will slow growth next year boom-bust cycle,” Werner said in Brothers’ Southern California di- some time next year, meaning the Avoiding that anticipated by about 24 percent – and that’s a phone interview. Extending the vision. “Without it, it’s difficult option wouldn’t be available to slump means manufacturers no great for the industry. tax credit “is a great thing. It gives to offer this program in a way the future customers, making solar less longer need to plan for getting Developers were expected to us long-term visibility. Financing buyer would want it.” viable. through a lean period, said Nathan install about 11.9 gigawatts of so- will be more economic. Rates will KB Homes also offers solar on The PUC could approve a Serota, a solar analyst at New En- lar panels in the U.S. next year as have a lower risk-premium.” all the homes it builds in Orange proposed extension as soon as Jan. ergy Finance in New York City. they raced to qualify for the in- The near-term decline in solar County. 28. “There was a big focus on cut- vestment tax credit that was set to will be more than offset by in- “I think (the extension) will Still, the tax credit is impor- ting costs just to survive the cliff,” expire at the end of 2016. The five- creased spending over the next sev- have a positive impact,” said Steve tant. Without it, California would Serota said in an interview Thurs- year extension announced late eral years, according to New Ener- Ruffner, KB Home’s Southern “see a huge, huge drop-off in de- day. Tuesday will ease the pressure, and gy Finance. The federal investment California president. “It’s good for mand for solar,” Del Chiaro said. The extension will reduce installations will now be about 9.1 tax credit reimburses developers 30 the viability of solar.” Congress agreed to the renew project financing costs and increase gigawatts, according to a revised percent of the costs of solar The impact of the tax credit the credit as part of a broader bud- profit margins at solar companies forecast from Bloomberg New projects, and extending it will drive may be moot in California, how- get deal that also included a retro- including SolarCity Corp., SunEd- Energy Finance. about $38 billion of investment in ever, unless the state Public Utili- active extension of the production ison Inc. and First Solar Inc., said The extension came as a sur- solar power through 2021. ties Commission also extends “net tax credit for wind power that ex- Vishal Shah, an analyst at Deut- prise to the industry and drew Local homebuilders praised the metering” rules, said Bernadette pired at the end of 2014. That’s sche Bank AG. 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Spanish model Mireia Lalaguna was crowned Miss World 2015 late Saturday after beating out 113 contestants from across the globe on Saturday night at a coastal resort city in south China’s Hainan province. The pageant’s second place was awarded to Russia’s Sofia Nikitchuk, while third place went to Indonesia’s Maria Harfanti. Miss Pakistan USA on a mission to change image of Pakistani wom- en Miss Thailand, the delightfully named Thanyachanok “French Fries” Intuition for style is a gift and some Moonninta, 22, of Chiang Mai, did not place in the final countdown. runway starlets are blessed. Her well-publicised tuk-tuk costume failed to win any votes for best Whether it’s a provocative leather national dress. A second major pageant, Miss Universe, will be staged Monday ensemble or simplistic, tomboy morning (Thailand time) in Las Vegas. Miss Universe Thailand is Aniporn rocker girl apparel, the Delevingne “Nat” Chalermburanawong, the 21-year-old beauty from Lampang. sisters certainly turned heads on The pharmacy student from Barcelona claimed the illustrious crown arrival in their statement pieces. after winning over the contest’s judges during the 65th edition of the Budding model Immy Waterhouse world famous pageant in China’s Sanya. didn’t fall far behind and matched “Without the love I have received from all of the people I have met up to her competition. here, and from all of the people wishing me well and supporting me at The awe-inspiring supermod- home, I would never have gotten to this point,” said the beauty queen, el unbridled her black-hot-siren according to a statement released by the event’s organisers. side at the magazine’s annual fes- “I want to show them and the world that I am deserving of the Miss tive event. The platinum blonde, World title and I hope to do everyone proud.” who is Cara’s older sister, worked However, the ceremony was not without controversy. Officials in a skintight leather ensemble cou- Hong Kong last month stopped Miss Canada, Anastasia Lin, from board- pled with an oversized bow, ing a plane bound for Sanya, telling her she would not receive a visa. stretched over one shoulder. She The 25-year old actress claimed the decision was due to her stance on China’s human rights record, including its persecution of Falun Gong, intensified her dead-hot appearance a Chinese spiritual group of which she is a practitioner. with pointed strappy heels and a pair of fishnet tights that accentu- ated her pins. 'Dil Pagla' Relying on her envy-inducing, Does Salman love to splurge on alleged ladylove Iulia? naturally striking looks, the super- follows Adeel, model-actor skidded into a basic Mahira's grey jumper and ripped, black, skinny jeans for the much-await- emotional bond ed magazine bash. She wore a ban- dana around her head to pull back We witnessed Sonya and Sheher- her thick mane and accessorised yar’s electrifying chemistry in subtly with gold chains. While Baarish, and now, newly released most of the celebs opted for heels, song Dil Pagla, takes us through the emotional bond Adeel and the blonde seemed to go for the Mahira share in Ho Mann Jahaan. comfy option in trainers. Zebunnisa Bangash’s mes- Burberry model and younger merising vocals will make you sister of supermodel Suki Water- want to sway to the music. Here, house was a sight for sore eyes. check it out: Exuding buoyancy with a blend of Did you know Sheheryar was spunk and femininity, the 20-year- required to learn the guitar and Singer Selena Gomez is slowly old flashed her abs in a black, sheer Adeel had to learn to play the phasing out her eyelash extensions crop top, with a slinky, cream car- drums for the film? They were and says her eyelashes are "most- digan. Adding a sprint of noncha- taught by none other than indie ly real" at the moment. lance, she rounded up her look with musician Daniel Arthur Pan- In an interview for InStyle a zippered cobalt blue, velour pull- jwaaney. magazine, Gomez was asked over. Leaving her strawberry blond Who do you think makes a whether her lashes are real, reports locks open to do their thing, Immy better pair? Mahira and Adeel or femalefirst.co.uk. aced the effortlessly natural look. Sheheryar and Sonya? Gomez said: "Not exactly. Earlier, in an interview with They're mostly real. I stopped The Express Tribune, Mahira di- doing lash extensions a while ago, vulged that there are several themes but there are a few left." in the film. “There’s opposition. The 23-year-old artiste had Then their is friendship. But es- Salman Khan loves to splurge on the people he loves - be it his khandaan or friends and industry folk. So when his rumoured ladylove Iulia Vantur previously said that she used to sentially, the film is about three find fashion "overwhelming". friends and what happens in their takes a fancy to something, he is known to get it for her without batting an eyelid. The buzz is that if Iulia likes a bauble on someone else, Sallu makes sure that she is given something similar, if not the same. "It's very addicting. I have to lives during a year, year-and-a-half admit, at first, it was really over- period.” whelming and I would get stressed A love triangle in HMJ? More about putting things together. Now, like a square, hints Sonya Jehan MASSY 'DILWALE' GETS GOOD START, it's like trying to figure out a puz- She also brushed off any sense zle piece, and I love that... There of discreetness about the movie. are so many things that I don't “I don’t know why you feel that CLASSY 'BAJIRAO MASTANI' TO CATCH ON even know and would love to dis- way because I have been talking a cover more about," she had said. lot about the characters and their It was a good Friday at the Bolly- that content will be the final win- journeys,” she replied when we wood box office with big budget ner of the box office war. asked if the HMJ team is being films 'Dilwale' and 'Bajirao Mas- Ghai said: "Both the films are Chris Brown extra cautious in keeping the story tani' raking in over Rs.20 crore and extremely different. While 'Dil- under wraps. Rs.12 crore respectively on the wale' is for masses, 'Bajirao Mas- premieres new “Obviously, we can’t give opening day itself. tani' is for the class audience and away the conflict which is impor- It was termed as a clash of the ultimately it's the content that will music video tant in any storyline. But I think titans when Shah Rukh Khan's steal the show." Singer Chris Brown has unveiled from the trailer you can tell that 'Dilwale' opposite Ranveer Singh Ranveer and Deepika, who are it’s about three people who want another music video from "Royal- and Deepika Padukone's 'Bajirao reportedly dating each other, are ty" ahead of the album's release to be musicians but their parents Mastani' were going to be released thrilled with the positive response. are not supportive. One parent day. on the same day. Eventually, both Deepika said: "It's been a very The video, which was pub- says you can’t bring an artist home; the films seem to have found their emotional and overwhelming expe- the other says music is not good. lished via his Vevo page on Wednes- own audience. Industry experts rience. I haven't seen so much ap- day, is for "Anyway", which fea- So, you understand what’s hap- say though 'Dilwale' has opened preciation for a film till now." pening,” she added. tures guest vocals from up-and- to packed houses, the numbers will cerned, it's a slow-starter. It will warrior Peshwa Bajirao I (Ranveer) The release of the films was coming singer/songwriter Tayla only get better for 'Bajirao Mas- sustain in the long run and I don't and his relationship with Mastani also met with protests at various Parx, reports aceshowbiz.com. tani'. think there will be a dip in the col- (Deepika). The film also stars Priy- cities across India on Friday, re- The clip starts with Brown 'Dilwale' amassed Rs.21 crore, lection in 'Bajirao Mastani' even anka Chopra. sulting in a minor setback for them. and his girl having an argument on according to trade analyst Taran after the weekend," distributor Another industry expert Trade guru Sunil Bansal from the phone before she meets a ran- Adarsh while the net box office Sanjay Ghai from Delhi, told Manoj Desai from Gaiety Galaxy Rajasthan told IANS: "Due to pro- dom man who asks her out on a collection in India for 'Bajirao IANS. emphasised that the response to tests, a few shows of 'Dilwale' date only to stand her up. Mastani' is Rs.12.80 crore. The Directed by Rohit Shetty, 'Dil- Bhansali's magnums opus is grow- were cancelled in Rajasthan. As far She angrily leaves the restau- distributors term 'Bajirao Mastani' wale' brings back SRK and Kajol ing with word of mouth. as 'Bajirao Mastani' was concerned, rant and heads to a club, where she as a 'slow-starter', adding that the together on the silver screen after "'Bajirao Mastani' has got only one or two centres in Maha- later finds out that she's not the weekend will decide the fate of a gap of five years with a story more appreciation and it is grow- rashtra were affected." only woman the man is flirting both the films. laced with action, rib-tickling com- ing through word of mouth. 'Ba- "Bajirao Mastani" has released with. "It all depends on the week- edy and romance. jirao Mastani' is houseful along in 3050 screens in India, while it is "Royalty", which is titled af- end. Though 'Dilwale' has opened Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Ba- with 'Dilwale' on Saturday and reported that "Dilwale" made its ter the R&B singer's one-and-a- up well, I don't see 'Dilwale' sus- jirao Mastani', on the other hand, that's a positive sign," Desai told way into as many as 2700 screens. half-year-old daughter, will final- taining too long after the weekend. turns back the clock to narrate the IANS. The budgets of both films are clear- ly hit the stores on Friday, after As far as 'Bajirao Mastani' is con- historical love saga of Maratha The distributors also assert ly over Rs.100 crore. several delays. This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.win2pdf.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only. This page will not be added after purchasing Win2PDF. MONDAY. DECEMBER 21, 2015 AFGHANISTANTIMES

It's been a bad year for UFC world champions, but Rafael dos Anjos changed that in a big way on Sat- India hosts urday in Orlando, Fla. He retained his lightweight belt Afghanistan vs by stopping Donald Cerrone on strikes in just 66 seconds Satur- day in Orlando, Fla., in the first Zimbabwe defense of the belt he won in March from Anthony Pettis. international Just as in their first bout, a non- title affair in Indianapolis in 2013, cricket series the secret weapon for Dos Anjos Noida: Greater Noida Sports com- was a body kick. The hard-hitting plex hosted an international crick- dos Anjos caught Cerrone just 15 et series between Afghanistan and or 20 seconds into the fight with a Zimbabwe. blistering straight left hand, signi- Afghanistan Cricket Board fying that not much would be dif- (ACB) shifted its base from Shar- ferent from their 2013 match. jah to Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Dos Anjos then caught Cer- Sports Complex in Noida after rone with a perfect knee to the signing an MoU with the Board of midsection, that backed Cerrone Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) toward the cage. Dos Anjos then and Greater Noida Industrial De- pulled off the left kick to the body velopment Authority. that badly hurt Cerrone. Cerrone With the country ravaged by covered up against the cage as dos instability and tensions, the new Anjos poured it on in an effort to home ground in Greater Noida pro- finish. vided a good opportunity for ACB Cerrone, who entered the match on an eight-fight winning to host international matches. streak, managed to slip away from The players were also happy the cage, but he had no place to with the facilities provided to them, hide. Dos Anjos took him down “We are feeling very good here. seconds left and continued to This is the second time we have throw hammer fists at Cerrone, come here after Kolkata. The wick- who was on his knees covering his ets, lawns and the people here are head. very good. We are enjoying here Cerrone never moved to try to very much,” said Afghanistan team get away from the assault and ref- captain Ihsan Ullah Janaat. eree Herb Dean jumped in to stop The Afghanistan team will it. stay in Noida till January 17, 2016, "I'm so happy because I for further warm sessions and will proved I'm here to stay," dos An- also get to interact with the Indian jos said after his first successful players. title defense and fifth consecutive One of the fans supporting win overall. "It's just the beginning. Afghanistan team, Abdul Qadeer I have the best team and I am sur- Mutfi said, “We are happy that rounded by so many great people." India provided home ground to Like so many other fights did Afghanistan because access to In- on the card, dos Anjos then quick- dia is very easy for Afghans. Ini- ly took the opportunity to call out tially, we had home ground in Shar- newly crowned featherweight champion Conor McGregor. After jah and it was a costly city where- McGregor stopped long-time Manchester United stunned at home by Norwich as India is better and everyone can featherweight champion Jose Aldo join, facilities too are good. Most Manchester United suffered a third tal Palace remain sixth after a 2-1 win at Stoke City. students are studying here and we a week earlier at UFC 191 in Las consecutive defeat with Norwich Bournemouth claimed a third consecutive league victory with a late Charlie Daniels penalty sealing a 2-1 victory at West Bromwich Albion who Vegas, he said he would be inter- are thankful that India provided City winning 2-1 for their first vic- had James McClean sent off in the first half and Salomon Rondon in stoppage time. ground here”. ested in facing the winner of the tory at Old Trafford since 1989. dos Anjos-Cerrone bout for the ti- This was the fourth and final The result meant that United match in which Afghanistan won tle. drop out of the top-four on the Dos Anjos, who was a 2-1 fa- the series against Zimbabwe by table headed by Leicester City. 159 runs and claimed the series 4- vorite to defeat Cerrone, was ea- Meanwhile, Chelsea began the ger to call out McGregor. McGre- post-Jose Mourinho era with a 3- 0. gor is the big-money fight for so 1 victory over Sunderland at Stam- Officials from Afghanistan many, which is why former light- ford Bridge to ease away from the were satisfied with the support weight champion Frankie Edgar Premier League's bottom three from Board of Control for Cricket did a little media tour earlier in the while Leicester City moved five in India (BCCI) and urged further week stating his case for a bout points clear at the top. support, “The BCCI supported us against McGregor for the feather- As the home fans sang the like always and we want their sup- weight belt. name of the man who was sacked port in future as well. We will have Dos Anjos took his turn to call on Thursday after Chelsea's worst much better relations and ties with out the Irish star after his impres- start to a season since 1978 and BCCI and the Indian community” sive win. newly appointed interim coach said Tawaf, Manager of Afghani- "Conor McGregor, if you Guus Hiddink watched from the stan Cricket Team. want to come to the lightweight stands, goals from Branislav BCCI also plans to train the division, know that this is my di- Ivanovic, Pedro and Oscar restored vision," he said. "You should stay cricketers to hone their skills and some sense of normality in west improve the state of cricket in Af- at featherweight. I will fight you London. in Brazil. I will go to Ireland to ghanistan. “We can do a lot in Af- Leicester's remarkable title ghanistan to promote cricket. face you." challenge continued with a 3-2 vic- Cerrone, who had been among There are problems and our efforts tory at Everton that ensures they can improve the state of cricket the hottest fighters in the sport, will spend Christmas top of the was bitterly disappointed. He is a there. Even our secretary Anurag table, a year after occupying bot- Thakur has said that our senior notoriously slow starter and that tom place heading into the hectic plagued him again on Saturday. players can share their experience holiday schedule. with this young team because Af- He didn't land anything of Two Riyad Mahrez penalties consequence and took a beating in and a goal from Shinji Okazaki put ghanistan team needs some expo- the process. Leicester on 38 points from 17 sure,” said Venkat Sundaram, Ex- "It sucks," Cerrone said. "I games, with chasing Arsenal and ecutive Secretary of the Sports didn’t show up to work. Couldn’t Manchester City, who clash on Complex. find my gear. He showed up and I Monday, on 33 and 32 respective- In the last few years, Afghan didn’t. He did a good job." ly. cricketers have proved their met- Tottenham Hotspur took ad- tle at the world stage, and perhaps, The key now is if he did enough vantage of United's woes to move their move to come India will do to impress McGregor to land the into fourth place thanks to a 2-0 them a world of good—(IANS) big-money bout. win at Southampton while Crys- Nate Diaz Wants to Fight Conor McGregor Mor Spirit wins Los Alamitos Futurity Tonight, Next Week, Whenever LOS ALAMITOS: Mor Spirit de- Toews On Ice. feated stablemate Toews On Ice ''I just let him gallop until the eighth pole,'' he said. ''He's really progressed since his first start and he's Nate Diaz said he isn’t begging for At the post-fight press con- (expletive) tonight. Whenever, next by 1 1/4 lengths in the $350,000 going to get better and better with more experience and distance.'' a fight, but he sure is insistent in ference, Diaz added that if McGre- week.” Los Alamitos Futurity for 2-year- requesting Conor McGregor to gor wants a big money fight, the Diaz said that he’s like no oth- olds on Saturday, giving Hall of meet him in the cage. Irishman should look no further er fighter calling for a bout with Fame trainer Bob Baffert a record Diaz went on a post-fight rant than Stockton’s own. McGregor, adding that he’s only eighth victory in the Grade 1 race. in his in-Octagon interview with “If we’re going to see a fight into big fights, and not the “funny Nyquist wins Grade 1 Del Mar Joe Rogan and called out McGre- that people want to see, it’s going fake” variety. Futurity The Associated Press gor as only a Diaz brother knows to be that fight with Conor McGre- “Now this guy Conor McGre- It was Baffert's first 1-2 finish how… full of F-bombs. gor,” Diaz said. “We can do that gor’s coming back and he’s doing in the race. all this big stuff, and everybody’s Ridden by Hall of Famer Gary calling him out, left and right,” he Stevens, Mor Spirit ran 1 1/16 said. “I’m not like these guys beg- miles in 1:43.54 and paid $3.40, ging for no fight. We’re talking $2.40 and $2.10 as the 7-10 favor- about big fights. He wants a big ite. fight — we can fight, and that’s a Toews On Ice, named for Chi- big fight. And that’s the kind of cago Blackhawks captain Jonathan (expletive) I’m talking about; real Toews, returned $3.20 and $2.60 fights, not funny fake fights.” as the 5-2 second choice. Diaz has spent time fighting ''Turning for home it was a at 170 pounds, in addition to his good feeling,'' said Baffert, who time at 155. But if his post-fight won last year with Dortmund. ''I press conference comments are knew I was going to win the race, any indication, the 30-year-old just didn't know with which one.'' doesn’t want to spend any part of I'malreadythere, a 25-1 shot his post-20s life cutting down to trained by Hall of Famer Jerry lightweight. Hollendorfer, was another six That is, of course, if McGre- lengths back in third and paid $3.80 gor doesn’t come calling. to show. “I don’t think I’m going to be Mor Spirit was sixth among losing weight for any of these guys eight horses after the opening six down here,” Diaz proclaimed. furlongs. He increased his career “There aren’t too [many] big names earnings to $288,400, with two at 155, I fought them all. If there’s wins in four starts. something worth it in the future, ''This is the time of the year we’re going to have to see. But when you want to see something yeah, definitely big fights is what like this,'' Baffert said. 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