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Quote of the Day Wisdom www.outlookafghanistan.net For beautiful” eyes, look for the good” in others; facebook.com/The.Daily.Outlook.Afghanistan for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and f Email: [email protected] or poise, walk with the knowledge that Phone: 0093 (799) 005019/777-005019 you are never alone. Add: In front of Habibia High School, Audrey Hepburn District 3, Kabul, Afghanistan Volume No. 4487 Sunday October 04, 2020 Mizan 13, 1399 www.outlookafghanistan.net Price: 20/-Afs Afghanistan Afghanistan’s Reports Fawzia Kofi 7 New Cases of Among Nobel Covid-19 Peace Prize Favorites KABUL - Ministry of Public Health reported Saturday, that out of 59 sam- ples, seven cases have turned positive in the last 24 hours. KABUL - The Norwegian Peace Council At least 111,580 people have so far has included Afghan politician Fawzia Koofi’s name among five Nobel Peace been tested in the governmental labs, Prize favorites for 2020 for her continued and there still are 4,993 known active efforts for women’s rights and the ongo- cases in the country. Miller: Taliban Must ing peace negotiations between in Doha. According to the ministry, within 24 Koofi has served as a member of Af- hours, four new deaths have been re- ghanistan’s parliament and is part of the ported, Three deaths in Kabul city and Reduce Violence delegation representing the Islamic Re- 1 in Balkh. KABUL - The US and NATO forces commander in Afghani- peace negotiations in Doha between the Afghan republic and stan, Gen. Scott Miller, in a visit to the northern province of the Taliban negotiating teams. The start of the direct negotia- public of Afghanistan in ongoing talks The new cases recorded are in Kabul, 7 with the Taliban in Doha. She is also individuals. Faryab last week said the Taliban must reduce violence as it tions has faced delay over two disputed points on the pro- remains high amidst peace efforts. cedural rules. So far, the contact groups of both sides have leading the movement for change party. The total number of cases in Afghani- The names of some of the world’s most stan is 39,297, Total deaths are 1,462 “We did talk about the violence,” Miller said about his meet- held seven meetings to discuss procedural rules for the nego- ing with officials during his trip. “We’re trying to understand, titaions. famous personalities and organizations and the total recoveries are recorded make sure we understand the violence and really this is about “If Doha does have an opportunity to move forward here. So, have been suggested a possible nomina- 32,842. the Afghan security forces protecting the Afghan people. But we will continue to work that but again it is about the integra- tion for this award. COVID-19 global toll has increased we all acknowledge that violence is too high, and the Taliban tion of the security forces with the local governance as well.” New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda to 34,624,694 and the dead are report- must lower their violence.” Faryab governor Naqibullah Fayiq said they had a construc- Ardern and Reporters Without Borders ed more than 1,028,696. (KHAAMA Violence remains high in the country amidst the ongoing tive meeting with Gen. Miller ...( More on P4)...(1) are among the possible candidates for PRESS) the prize. (TOLO NEWS) UNDP: Human Dev. Trilateral Meeting on Khalilzad Meets Index to Decline for Afghan Peace Talks Soon with Female KABUL - Foreign ministers from Afghan, the United First Time Since States and Tajikistan will meet soon on the Afghan Talks Team peace process and developments in the region. 1990 Deputy Foreign Minister Mirwais Naab hailed the Members for KABUL - The United Nations Development Pro- United States a strategic partner for Afghanistan. He gram in its report on impacts of COVID-19 says the praised Tajikistan as an important neighbour. Their Feedback pandemic the Human Development Index (HDI) is A statement for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said DOHA - US Special Representative for expected to decline this year for the first time since on Friday the trilateral meeting would review the on- Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay 1990 when it was first introduced. going peace negotiations in Qatar, opportunities and Khalilzad met with the four female ne- The report says that the pandemic has also negative- challenges. gotiating team members in Doha late ly impacted sustainable development goals, particu- The deputy foreign minister called the international Friday and said they are determined larly the efforts to eradicate poverty as the poverty community’s participation in the opening ceremony of to protect the rights of Afghan women rate rose to 72 percent from 55 percent ahead of the the peace talks an important move. should any peace deal be signed. COVID-19 outbreak. He emphasised on regional and international support The report titled “Potential Impact of the Coronavi- for violence reduction and a lasting cease fire in Af- Khalilzad arrived in Doha, Qatar two rus Pandemic on SDG Attachment” says that COV- ghanistan. days ago and has met with the teams ID-19 is clearly a setback for the Afghan economy The three foreign ministers would also discuss invest- from the Islamic Republic of Afghani- and the attainment of the sustainable development ment, trade and transit, regional connectivity, energy stan and the Taliban, in what is believed goals (SDGs), but it does not undermine the coun- and counter-terrorism. (Pajhwok) to be a bid to get the stalled talks back try’s long-term commitment to its sustainable devel- on track. opment vision. On Saturday, Khalilzad posted on Twit- Based on findings of the report, the Afghan govern- ter and said he had met with Fawzia ment would need to allocate resources equivalent of Global Support a Must for Koofi, Sarabi Habiba, Fatima Gailani and 15% of the current GDP for immediate interventions Sharifa Zurmati to “hear their thoughts in the health sector. Talks Success: Stanikzai on Afghanistan’s future.” The report states that the resources would include KABUL - The head of Kabul’s team “These members of the Afghan negotiat- $300 million for overall sustainable development for peace talks with the Taliban ing team are determined to defend the goal attainment, around $250 million for emergency says support from regional coun- rights of Afghan women and push for an interventions to fight COVID-19 and comprehen- tries and the world at large is im- end to the war and respect for the rights sive social protection measures amounting to the portant to advance the negotiation of all Afghans. tune of $2.5 billion. process. “Their success is Afghanistan’s success. These figures are monetarily much higher as a per- Massoum Stanikzai and five mem- We stand with them,” said Khalilzad. centage of current nonmilitary government expend- bers of his delegation met US Spe- Hard-fought successes for women in Af- iture, the report says. cial Envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay ghanistan have become a focal point in The report says that there are more affordable poli- Khalilzad in the capital of Qatar on the talks – especially as the Taliban team cy options regarding social protection that the gov- Friday. does not have a single female member ernment could opt for, such as income support of Khalilzad was accompanied by on its negotiating team. around 1,000 Afghanis/month to the elderly (“so- Lisa Kurtz deputy secretary of the On Friday, Khalilzad said in an inter- cial pension”) for six months; income support for US National Security Council, and view with NPR that it is probably the the internally displaced people (IDPs) and return- Maali Fei, the US Ambassador to port from regional countries and cussed during the meeting. The first time the Taliban has women sitting ees would cost around 0.5% GDP; and civil works Qatar. the world for the success of the dia- ambassador praised ongoing peace across from them at the peace talks ta- for unemployed for 100 days at a wage of 1,000 Af- The meeting focused on Ameri- logue. efforts and said Muslims needed to bles. ghanis/month which would cost only around 1 % ca’s commitment to Afghanistan Separately, Stanikzai also met Hafiz adapt to the 21st century realities. He also said that the female members of of GDP. and the need for a comprehensive Mohammad Al Ajmal, Kuwait’s Hafiz Mohammad Al Ajmal sup- the Afghan team say they are being re- The report also suggests that the Afghan govern- ceasefire in the war-torn country. ambassador to Qatar, The chief ne- ported the position of Kabul’s ne- spected in the negotiating room and that ment could mobilize more revenue through more Stanikzai underlined the firm will gotiator expressed his condolences gotiating delegation on ensuring “they engage the Taliban directly and efficient tax collections by focusing on strengthen- and independence of Afghans to on the death of the Emir of Kuwait. peace and security in Afghanistan. protect or defend their rights. I think ing institutions. ...( More on P4)...(2) achieve peace and the need for sup- Intra-Afghan talks were also dis- (Pajhwok) that’s ...( More on P4)...(3) 2 October 04, 2020 Main Page Car Bomb Explosion Kills Qatar Condemns 15 in Nangarhar Explosion in Afghanistan NANGARHAR - At least 15 people were killed and over 30 others were wounded in a car bomb explosion near the dis- trict governor’s compound in Ghanikhil district in the eastern province of Nangarhar on Sat- urday afternoon, local officials confirmed. The Nangarhar governor’s spokesman confirmed the casu- alties and said some gunmen wanted to enter the district governor’s compound but were killed by security forces.