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Eye on the News [email protected] Truthful, Factual and Unbiased Vol:X Issue No: 270 Price: Afs.20 Weekend Issue, Sponsored by Etisalat FRIDAY . MAY 03. 2019 - Saur 13, 1398 H.S www.facebook.com/ afghanistantimes www.twitter.com/ afghanistantime Germany’s special representa- the peace process. Potzel and No decision has been taken yet tive for Afghanistan has met Tal- Baradar agreed there was a great on the presence of US-led NATO iban co-founder Mullah Abdul opportunity for peace in Af- forces in Afghanistan, says a se- Ghani Baradar in Qatar on ghanistan, and all stakeholders nior American military com- Thursday. Mohammad Suhail should seize it. The special rep- mander Central Command chief Shaheen, spokesman for Tali- resentative reaffirmed his coun- Marine Gen. Kenneth McKen- ban’s Qatar office, said Markus try’s assistance and positive Consultative Loya Jirga Chair- ters and other high-ranking offi- zie said in an interview “We’ve Potzel and Baradar discussed the role in promoting the peace pro- man Abdul Rab Rassoul Sayyaf cials, are taking part in the mam- made no decision about any shift Afghan conflict and ongoing talks cess. A day earlier, the US spe- said on Thursday working com- moth gathering. in US or coalition forces in Af- with the US. The two sides also cial envoy Zalmay Khalilzad met mittees were are set to answer The ongoing assembly was origi- ghanistan at this time.” He was conferred on ways of preventing Indonesian Foreign Minister four basic questions regarding nally scheduled to conclude on quoted as saying by Voice of the civilian casualties, Shaheen Retno Lestariand and Mullah peace and declaration would be Thursday but it was extended un- America that any future deci- said, adding they also exchanged Baradar. They discussed the released today (Friday). til Friday (May 3) due to delays sions would be directly related views on important aspects of peace negotiations. The Loya Jirga, which kicked on day one. to talks between the Afghan gov- off on Monday in Kabul, has Sayyaf said at the beginning of the ernment, people and possibly been discussing a framework for massive jirga there were reserva- the Taliban, McKenzie, who peace talks, a possible agree- tions about the agenda as some oversees US military operations ment with Taliban and setting individuals termed the event as in the region, said:“I think we’ll out conditions for reconciliation. President Ashraf Ghani’s election stay as long as necessary to en- More than 3,000 participants campaign, But now the issue has sure the mission is accom- and 300 guests, including for- been resolved according to the plished…” The US, desiring du- eign envoys, government minis- chairman. (Pajhwok) rable peace in Afghanistan, did not want the country to be used PUL-I-KHUMRI: The Kabul- highway for traffic in Pul-i- by terrorists threatening the se- north highway has been condi- Khumri. They demanded the curity of America and its allies, tionally reopened for traffic af- release of Ghafari from jail and he added. Any future government ter a week of closure in Baghlan his inclusion in the final list of in Kabul would have to accept province, an official and resi- winners. Syed Anwar, an orga- the idea that Afghanistan would dents said on Thursday. The niser of the protest, told Pajh- not be a breeding ground for ter- highway had been jept closed by wok Afghan News the highway rorists that could target the US protestors since Friday. The pro- had been reopened after media- or its partners, McKenzie said. PESHAWAR: A renewed push would lead to a result-oriented in- test emerged after the Indepen- tion from security organs. He Atta Mohammad Noor the them to participate. Right now, if About the US-Taliban nego- dent Election Commission (IEC) said the security organs had ac- for a political settlement to the tra-Afghan dialogue. former governor of Balkh and I wish I can do anything at the tiations, which resumed on unveiled final results of Wolesi cepted three of their demands - Afghan conflict has spurred Praising Pakistan’s role in fa- Chief Executive of Jamiat-e Isla- Loya Jirga but I will intervene Wednesday in Doha, the com- Jirga polls frpm some provinc- - releasing Ghafari, recounting hopes for peace in the war-torn cilitating the Afghan peace process, mi party claims that some par- when I see they want to impose mander said: “I am optimistic es, including Baghlan.Hundreds Baghlan votes and probing ca- country, believes the Pakistani the delegation thanked the minis- ticipants of the Consultative something against the will of the that we have a path forward...” supporters of failed candidate sualties during the demonstra- foreign minister. ter for his personal commitment, Loya Jirga on Peace have attend- people,” Noor said. Noor is one (pajhwok) Mahboobullah Ghafari closed the tion. (Pajhwok) Shah Mahmood Qureshi, particularly his efforts to help ed at the gathering after seeking of the biggest critics of the gov- speaking to to a delegation of build regional consensus on the his approval. Noor is among ernment and a supporter of “Peace Afghan politicians, academi- issue. The delegation floated pro- those politicians who have boy- and Moderation” electoral ticket cians, journalists and business- posals for building trust, strength- cotted an ongoing peace Jirga in led by Mohammad Hanif Atmar men on Wednesday, said no one ening political cooperation and Kabul, saying it serves personal the former National Security Ad- could afford to miss the op- enhancing trade and economic purposes of President Ashraf visor to President Ghani. In addi- Ghani. Speaking in an interview tion, Noor emphasized that based portunity. links between the neighbours. The blockage of the Kabul-North test emerged after the Indepen- Ghafari not only rejected the fi- Qureshi conveyed Paki- For his part, Qureshi said with Ariana News, Noor said he on the country’s constitution, has an influence on the peace Jir- President Ghani’s term will end highway in northern Baghlan dent Election Commission (IEC) nal results but have since closed stan’s strong desire for a peace- Kabul and Islamabad needed to ga where more than 3,000 peo- on 22 May 2019 and said he is province by supporters of a los- unveiled the final results of Wole- the Kabul-north highway ful and stable Afghanistan, work closely to deepen people- ple have attended to discuss consulting with political elites in ing Wolesi Jirga candidate has si Jirga elections of some prov- against traffic in Pul-i-Khumri. highlighting Islamabad’s efforts to-people exchanges and steer the peace talks with the Taliban in- this regard. “The Presidential term created a great inconvenience for inces including Baghlan province They have been demanding the to facilitate the ongoing peace two counties and the region to- surgent group. “They consulted expires on first of Jawza of the commuters and patients. The on last Thursday night. Hun- release of Ghafari from jail and process. The minister hoped wards a brighter future. with me either to participate or fifth year and there is no need for highway has been closed by the dreds supporters of failed Wole- his inclusion in the final list of the progress achieved so far (Pajhwok) boycott [the Jirga] and I asked interpretation. (ariananews) protestors since Friday. The pro- si Jirga candidate Mahboobullah winners. (Pajhwok) FRIDAY .MAY 03, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES AFGHANISTAN TIMES Editor: Mansoor Ahmad Faizy Phone No: +93-797070563 E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.afghanistantimes.af Afghans want peace above all—but they aren’t Photojournalist: M. Sadiq Yusufi willing to give up their hard-won gains to get there. Advisory editorial board By Belquis Ahmadi Everyday people get killed pursue my education. I would ban members said that I Saduddin Shpoon, Dr. Sharif Fayez, Dr. Sultana Parvanta, Dr. Sharifa Sharif, there. There is no education go crazy if they [Taliban] take should not be allowed to stand Dr. Omar Zakhilwal, Setara Delawari, Ahmad Takal, Saboor Sarir While U.S.-Taliban talks have opportunity for women. Here my freedom away from me.” in front of them; they wanted moved forward in recent [Doha] I go to a Pakistani Tears rolled down her cheeks me to give my presentation at Graphic-Designers: months, intra-Afghan discus- high school. We follow the and she apologized for being the rear of the hall, so they sions—between the Taliban British curriculum … if it was “too emotional.” Others said could turn their backs to me. Bilal Yusufi and Basir Qazizada and the Afghan government— my choice I would stay here.” Afghanistan was seeing a Urged on by one of the U.N. But, older women said they creeping “Talibanization.” facilitators, I went ahead and Marketing & Advertising: on the country’s political fu- ture have yet to even start. A hoped they could return The Taliban currently control gave my presentation. I heard Mohammad Parwiz Arian, 0782344728, 0778894038 conference scheduled to take home. “We all want peace and more territory than at any chairs moving about, and even place in Doha in mid-April want to go back to our coun- point since 2001. Afghans told a few murmurs of “Allahu Ak- Mailing address: P.O. Box: 371, Kabul, Afghanistan could have initiated that dia- try. Who doesn’t want to re- me they see the Taliban in- bar”—I was worried they Our Bank Accounts: Azizi Bank: 000101100258091 / 000101200895656 logue but was postponed at turn to her homeland?” said creasingly asserting influence might attack me. When I the last minute over disagree- an older woman from Paktia over education in these areas turned around, all 70 of them Printed at Afghanistan Times Printing Press ments on who from the Afghan province.