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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. Obaidullah Shinwari, member of Nangahar provincial coun- cil, said at least eight of those KABUL - Qatar has expressed on rejecting violence and ter- killed in the attack are civilians. its strong condemnation and rorism regardless of motives (TOLO NEWS) denunciation of the explosion and causes. that occurred in Nangarhar The statement expressed province in eastern Afghani- Qatar’s condolences to the stan, and led to deaths and in- families of victims and the juries. government and people of Rice, Gold Prices Up in WHO Worker Dies from In a statement on Saturday, the Afghanistan, wishing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs re- wounded a speedy recovery. Kabul Markets Covid-19 in Takhar iterated the Qatar’s firm stance (GULF TIMES) KABUL - The prices of cooking oil, Gold price down this week KABUL - A World Health Or- tions in the field of vaccina- sugar and tea declined but that of Mohammad Javed, a jeweler at ganization (WHO) worker died tion, remained hospitalized for rice, flour and gold jumped in Ka- Layci-i-Maryam, said one gram of from coronavirus in northern 26 days and unfortunately lost bul markets during the outgoing Arabian gold price increased from Police Nabs 2 for Takhar province on Saturday, his battle for life on Saturday. week, sources said on Saturday. 3,600afs to 3,700afs and the same an official said. Dozens of doctors and health Zamrai Safi, Food Dealers -Asso quantity of the Russian variety ‘Armed Robbery’ From Masomah Jafari, deputy workers have died of the coro- ciation head, said the whole sale from 3,000 to 3,100afs. He linked spokeswoman for the Ministry navirus since its outbreak in price of a 16-kg Malaysian cook- the increase in gold prices to inter- University Students of Public Health, told Pajhwok Afghanistan. (Pajhwok) KABUL - Kabul police have ar- a private university and seized ing oil tin declined from 1,450afs national market trends. Afghan News that Zamanud- rested two people in connec- their money and cellphones at to 1,310afs, a 50kg bag of sugar No change in fuel prices din Shams, a WHO employee tion with the armed robbery of gunpoint. from 2,200 to 2080 afs, one kg of Ahmad Javed, a worker at Wa- in the polio eradication de- The spokesman said the thieves Indonesian green tea from 300afs zirabad fuel station, said one liter a private university students in partment, died from the in- to 290afs, and the same amount of of petrol was sold for 35afs and Bagrami district of Kabul prov- were carrying out armed robber- fection in Takhar on Saturday African black tea from 300 afs to the same quantity of diesel for ince. ies using the darkness of night in morning. 290 afs. 36afs. Ferdows Faramarz, Kabul police the bypaths. She added Zamanuddin The up and down in prices of Mohammad Sharif, a liquefied spokesman said that security According to him, the case of the Shams, who had worked for the mentioned items depended gas seller in Kolola Pushta area, forces arrested two robbers from armed robbers has been sent to several years with national on their rates in countries from said the price of one kilogram of Bagrami district during the rob- the prosecutor’s office after an and international organiza- where they were being imported, the commodity was 50afs—same bery. initial investigation. he added. as last week’s rate. Faramarz added that the armed Reports indicate, police officers He said the whole sale price of a Currency robbers were arrested by secu- have also seized a pistol in con- 24-kilogram bag of high quality Haji Hussain Malik, a money- Ex-ALP Leader Among rity forces when they stopped nection with armed robbery. Pakistani rice went up from 2,150 changer at Sara-i-Shahzad mar- a vehicle carrying students of (KHAAMA PRESS) last week price to 2,300 and a 49kg ket, told Pajhwok Afghan News 3 Killed in Logar sack of Kazakh flour from 1,650 76.70afs equaled one US dollar PUL-I-ALAM - Three people, area of Puli Alam, the provin- afs to 1,700afs. while 1,000 Pakistani rupees ac- including a former local police cial capital, late Saturday night. Afghan Cricketer Tarakai in According to Safi, the prices of counted for 467afs on Saturday. commander, have been killed A witness, Ahmad Khalid, told flour and rice went up in Pakistani (Pajhwok) in a Taliban attack in central Pajhwok Afghan News the in- Critical Condition Following and Kazakh markets. Logar province, an official said cident took place some 200 me- Mohammad Omaid Hassian at on Saturday. ters away from the governor’s Car Crash Mandawi market sold 49-kg sack Governor spokesman told Pajh- office and the men were shot NANGARHAR - Afghan nation- He “is in critical condition even of Kazakh flour for 1,750afs, 24kg wok Afghan News that Khwaja dead. al cricket player Najeeb Tarakai after an operation last night,” the bag of Pakistani rice for 2,400, 49- Farid Mubarez, former ALP He said the security situation was critically injured in a car ac- ACB said in a statement. kg Indian sugar for 2,150afs, 16-kg commander, Abdul Basit Fa- had deteriorated recently in cident on Friday in Nangarhar. The cricket board said it is tak- Malaysian cooking oil for 1,350afs, qiri, a crime branch police of- Puli Alam and needed serious According to the Afghan Cricket ing all “necessary steps to facili- one kg of Indonesian green tea for ficer and Engineer Syed Haider attention. Board, Tarakai underwent emer- tate his recovery in Nangarhar 320afs, and the same amount of Hashimi, a civilian were, killed The Taliban have said nothing gency surgery on Friday night where he is under treatment cur- African black tea for 320afs. in the attack in Motor Foroshan in this regard. (Pajhwok) after being rushed to hospital. rently.” ...( More on P4)...(4)

Outlook Horoscope Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) Oct 4, 2020 - Get on the fast track and use your powerful words and creative mind Oct 4, 2020 - If you’re having trouble Oct 4, 2020 - Engage more of your ration- Oct 4, 2020 - The amazing thing about to make quick decisions that are mindful tackling a giant problem, Cancer, don’t al mind today, Libra. If your mind con- your nature is that, like a good politician, yet spontaneous. If you get in a pinch to- get discouraged or overwhelmed. They tinues on its track into a fantasy world, you have just the right tone of voice and day, Aries, don’t worry about it. Simply key for you is to break things down into you might consider enlisting the help of catch phrase for every situation. You can relax, take a deep breath, and let your in- smaller chunks, analyze them, and figure people who can help you bring some dis- put on your smile and charm and talk your way out tuition guide you to the right path. Instead of wasting out their role within the greater whole. You will find cipline to your situation. For you, the general feeling of of just about any pickle you get into. Embrace this in- your energy thrashing helplessly in the water, call for that by taking things one step at a time, any problem the day is likely to be that the mind is willing, but the credible gift, but make sure that your overall goals are help. you encounter will be infinitely easier to overcome flesh is weak. Let others help you get inspired to get out noble as opposed to self-serving or vengeful. than you may have thought at first. of lazy mode. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Oct 4, 2020 - Start the day with some Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) vigorous yoga and then some medita- Oct 4, 2020 - It may seem like everyone Oct 4, 2020 - You’re apt to get the feeling tion to help clear your mind, Taurus. around you is happy and getting what they Oct 4, 2020 - Suppose you were someone that the grass is greener on the other side Stretch your body and get the blood want while you’re stuck in the trenches, else for a day, Scorpio. How would it of the fence today, Aquarius. Try not to flowing through all of your limbs. Once Leo. Don’t compare yourself to other peo- feel to be treated the way you normally get too hung up on this. Either make the your blood is flowing, your mind will get ple and make judgments based on outside treat other people? This is a good time to effort to go where the landscape looks moving. Before it gets too far into its noisy routine, take appearances. The truth of the matter is that put yourself in someone else’s shoes and richer and more fruitful or stay where you are. The the opportunity to maintain a quiet, serene state while they’re most likely only looking at the immediate future experience life through their eyes. By doing this, you’re key to true happiness is to make sure that regardless you clear out the static and set forth your goals for the and experiencing short-term pleasures. You, however, apt to become more conscious of your own actions and of where you end up, you enjoy the spot where you day. have your sights set on the long-term and will probably the effect of those actions on the people around you. are. be much better off. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Oct 4, 2020 - Do something for the com- Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) munity today, Gemini, and really consider Oct 4, 2020 - Your mind may wander to a how your talents and skills can best be put Oct 4, 2020 - Imagination and fantasy play Oct 4, 2020 - Today your thoughts may fantasyland full of castles, wizards, and to work. Consider volunteering at a school a big part in your thinking today, Virgo, turn to fashion and the different ways in magic dragons today, Pisces. You could or library. Donate blood or help the elder- and you shouldn’t hesitate to embrace this which you can improve your wardrobe. find that you’re putting yourself in the ly. Whatever you do, smile knowing that frame of mind. There’s a great deal of power Don’t be afraid to create a look that reflects your true in- robes of a beautiful or handsome figure in a tall tower you’re making direct contact with friends who need your to be drawn from your sense of freedom to explore and ner spirit. Deck yourself in external splendor to illustrate who’s waiting for the perfect mate to come along. Ob- assistance. Instead of just complaining about the way dream. Your thinking is more of a higher consciousness the many different colors and layers that you carry on serve the fanciful scenario you’ve created and see how things are going, take a proactive role in leading the way now. You should take advantage of this lofty perspec- the inside. Don’t hesitate to pick up a fashion magazine the symbols and characters connect with your real life. toward a more philanthropic world. tive to see things from a neutral viewpoint. at the grocery store. Your imagination is trying to tell you something.

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In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind Role of Afghanistan in Regional Cooperation and Connectivity

Asia using Central Asia as junction. Afghanistan is crucial compo- By: Mohammad Zahir Akbari nent of this corridor that would ensure smooth arrival of Chinese goods to Iran, Pakistan and Middle East. The corridor covers 3700 October 04, 2020 lthough Afghanistan has a unique geographic location for con- km roads and 2000 km railways. Under this corridor, Pakistan pro- Anecting regional countries for trade, transit and economic con- vides a vital link to the landlocked countries of Central Asia by giv- nectivity, the continued war and conflicts have never allowed to uti- ing access to its warm water ports of Gowardar and Karachi on Ara- lize the natural feature of the country. bian Sea. Thirdly, the Wakhan Corridor: It is a narrow strip of land situated in the north-eastern Badakhshan province of Afghanistan he strategic and geopolitical location of Afghanistan in the heart Have Taliban Moder- would connect the recently built Karakoram Highway by linking of Asia and on the ancient Silk Route can play a vital role in the T Kashgar in Xinjiang to Islamabad. This road would represent the ated Their Mindset economic integration of the region. The country can serve as a linking cheapest route extending CPEC to Central Asia while giving access ring of Southern and Northern Asia, Middle East and Western Asia to the warm waters of Gowadar. About Women? by contributing to the region’s economic development and stability. Thus, Afghanistan is the center of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Central Asian resources of natural gas, fuel and electricity located located at the cross-roads of Central, South and South-West Asia. he Taliban are unlikely to have changed their mindset northwards of Afghanistan are planned to be transported to South regarding women and their gender. Discriminatory atti- Thus far, Afghanistan and China have undertaken a few projects, T Asian markets including Pakistan and India for domestic and indus- tude towards women is observed not only in the Taliban’s such as the Digital Silk Road, the Sino-Afghanistan Special Railway trial production. militant group but also within their negotiating team in the Transportation Project, the Five Nations Railway Project and a Ka- Likewise, the products like rice, poultry inputs, fresh juice, tea, fruits, Qatari capital of Doha despite saying that their mindset was bul-Urumqi air corridor. China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) vegetables, spices, agricultural implements etc. of South Asian coun- moderated vis-à-vis women and their rights. is another important project which helps Afghanistan increase its tilt tries can be exported to Central Asia through Afghanistan. Afghani- The rights and freedoms of women will be a highly conten- towards the Gowadar port under CPEC for marine trade. Afghani- stan can also play an effective role in expanding the scope of Gowa- tious issue at the negotiating table since the Taliban are less stan, Pakistan and China are also exploring links with the CPEC that dar port to the Central Asian states. In this activity of regional trade likely to reconcile their parochial mindset with democratic can transform Afghanistan into a regional trade and transit hub. In and commerce, Afghanistan can achieve its own economic advantage system, in which there is no room for gender discrimination. June, activity under Pakistan-Afghanistan Transit Trade Agreement Although the Taliban are not outspoken about their attitude through collecting transit right and foreign investment. has been resumed, as first bulk-cargo ship “MV Manet” carrying towards women, they are presumed to haggle over women’s Afghanistan is already part of the various political, economic and wheat and urea of Afghan transit has reached Gowadar. This would rights and seek to paint restriction of their rights and free- transit programs, but has largely challenged by the ongoing war and stimulate volume of transit and trade through Afghanistan. Iran is doms with the brush of religion. conflicts. the first important project is Central Asia South Asia project also eager to connect its Chabahar port to Gowadar. Mullah Nooruddin Turabi, the Taliban former Minister of (CASA-1000); this project has been established to export surplus 1300 Afghanistan is also part of several bilateral agreements repeatedly Justice said regarding women, “If a woman wants to work MW hydel energy of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to Afghanistan and challenged by ongoing conflicts. For example, the Afghanistan-Pak- away from her home and with men, then that is not allowed Pakistan during summer via the same power transmission lines of istan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) is a bilateral trade agree- by our religion and our culture. If we force them to do this Afghanistan, the excess electricity of Pakistan during winter is being ment signed between Pakistan and Afghanistan in 2010. they may want to commit suicide.” negotiated to be transmitted back to Central Asia. The next econom- Its purpose is to facilitate the movement of goods between the two In her recent statements, Habiba Sarabi, a member of negoti- ic project, which is funded by the Asian Development Bank, is the countries. The agreement allows both countries to use each other’s ating team, has said that the Taliban have not changed their Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI); the TAPI project mindset about women and their rights. She cited the discrimi- railways, airports, roads and ports for transit trade along designated has been designed to ease the energy deficit of India, Pakistan and natory attitude of the Taliban’s negotiating member towards transit corridors. Thus, Goods in Transit to Afghanistan (GITA); It Afghanistan, as the pipeline will carry 33 billion cubic meters of gas her. is a train service launched first time by Pakistan in February, from per year. The gas pipeline will originate from Galkynysh gas field in When talks were ongoing between the United States and the Karachi to the Chaman city bordering Afghanistan. GITA is a cross- Turkmenistan connecting with Afghanistan’s Herat-Kandahar high- Taliban, Afghans were apprehensive about the Taliban’s ap- border freight train that reaches the destination in 48 hours with 35 way, then via Quetta and Multan in Pakistan ending up at Fazalka proach towards women. Subsequently, the Taliban leaders containers. that is India’s town bordering Pakistan. said they had moderated their mindset in that regard. How- All the aforementioned economic and transit projects, which benefit likewise, Afghanistan plays key role in proper exploitation from sev- ever, they could not alleviate the public concerns as they still billions of people in the region, are linked to durable peace and sta- eral transit programs which has already started in recent years such view women from their radically ideological prism. bility in Afghanistan. Only an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led recon- Many of the Taliban members are from tribal belts and strong- as Lapis Lazuli Route (CAREC Corridor #2), East Asia-Middle East ciliation process, which recognizes Afghanistan’s political realities ly believe in tribal code of conduct, which view women as in- and South Asia (CAREC Corridor # 5) and Wakhan Corridor. The La- and diversity, could produce a lasting peace. ferior. With this in mind, the Taliban are unlikely to think out pis Lazuli Route is an international transit route opened in 2018 and The onset of intra-Afghan negotiations with genuine support of of box and bestow women equal rights and freedoms as men. is part of Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Pro- neighbors and supreme powers could be a right step in quest for The Taliban will only agree with women’s rights discourse gram Transport Corridor #2. It links Afghanistan to Turkey through a unified, independent and sovereign Afghanistan that is at peace under the public pressure as well as that of US and its allies. Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Georgia in the west and stretches in with itself as well as its neighbors. We hope Afghanistan would be Some facts are indisputable. Afghan girls and women suf- the east to China through the Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. able to reap the ‘dividends of peace’ in the form of economic prog- fered greatly under traditional customs. Their role was re- The Lapis Lazuli Corridor agreement is of immense importance for ress and prosperity by serving as regional hub for trade as transit. stricted within the four walls and they were considered as a creating opportunities for trade expansion and building regional con- pariah, especially in remote areas where traditional mindsets nectivity. Secondly, the East Asia-Middle East and South Asia cor- Mohammad Zahir Akbari is the permanent writer of the Daily Outlook Af- held strong sway. They suffered physical and mental tortures ridor improves Chinese trade relations with Middle East and South in one way or another. For instance, when a girl denied living ghanistan. He can be reached at [email protected] with a man of her parents’ choice under the same roof, she was considered brazen and deserved to be punished in a se- vere way. After all, if she dared elope with a man of her own choice, she was deemed a disgrace for her family and would be stoned to death – such stories are no more outdated but repeated every once in a while in tribal belt. Few years back, a girl was flagellated in a desert court and Rokhshana, a young The Source Code of Efficient Public Policy girl, was stoned in Ghor province. Similarly, a girl named Aziz Gul was reportedly killed by her family in Ghor prov- codification of the legislation in a machine-readable format that al- ince for eloping with a man of her choice – which prompted By: Urkhan Seyidov lows AI to expedite decision-making in public administration. This the civil society activists to raise their concern and said that set-up would deliver and structure data so that computers could the graph of violence had increased in Ghor. The activists he COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed the second global eco- process it without – or with very little – human involvement. In added that the violators of women’s rights were at large and Tnomic crisis in just 12 years. But, unlike the crash of 2008, which New Zealand, such work is already underway. And in France, the alleged that the government neglected women’s rights in that revealed severe structural flaws in the financial system, the current Mes Aides service, based on coded tax rules, can estimate in under province. Hence, women are still left at the mercy of conser- downturn has exposed the weaknesses of governments that have seven minutes whether a citizen is entitled to benefit from any of 30 vative customs. been struggling to implement a timely and efficient response to a exemptions. Moreover, Afghan women have been the victim of traditional public-health crisis and its economic fallout. One of the main ob- Today’s technology also enables the creation of a virtual “digital cultures. Their rights were restricted within the closed frame stacles is insufficient use of big data and available technologies that twin” – a replica of your city or country (and, ideally, the entire of traditions being practiced mainly in tribal belts. In other could accelerate and optimize public policymaking. Earth) to increase the speed at which error-free decisions can be words, the parochial mindsets regarding women played Owing to inadequate pandemic responses, governments around made based on real-time data. This application has been widely highly negative role across the country through engendering the world are losing citizens’ trust and support, which can exac- used in the corporate world, and is increasingly being adopted by hatred and misogyny. Women’s role was tailored to men’s desires. They were deemed inferior creature and had to be all erbate existing socioeconomic tensions. On one hand, quarantine cities that seek to improve the quality of urban life. For example, ears to their spouses’ orders. After all, stereotypes abounded measures harm the economy directly; on the other hand, premature Singapore has recently invested more than $70 million in creating in our literature and our culture concerning women and con- relaxation of lockdowns leads to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. a three-dimensional model of the city that policymakers can use as tinue up to now. And as long as the pandemic persists, both scenarios fuel public a testing ground for large-scale projects. Such a system means that To lessen the anguish of Afghan women, the religious fig- discontent. After all, however correct a given decision may seem, every decision, including those related to COVID-19, can be tested ures and clergy will have to enlighten women’s fundamental an error may ruin or even end someone’s life. in the digital domain before it is implemented in the real world, rights according to the true spirit of religious tenets so that But what if governments could use existing technologies to reduce significantly reducing the margin of error. they can root out wrong traditions deeply implanted in our significantly the margin of error while increasing the speed, accu- Today, the world’s struggle with a new invisible enemy has high- culture. Meanwhile, the government must protect women’s racy, and, most important, the transparency of the decision-making lighted our vulnerability and highlighted socioeconomic issues that rights through enforcing law and campaigning against the process? have long been awaiting a solution. We are only just embarking on radical mindsets and advocate women’s rights at the nego- Technology is already being used this way – just not in the public the long journey toward the goal of synergy between governments tiating table, which was defined as “red-line”. Violators of sector. Around the world, tech companies are continuously striving and AI. The limits and possibilities of this approach will be revealed women’s rights and liberty should be prosecuted on the basis to find new solutions to optimize their processes and improve per- on the way, but our current situation makes it essential to continue of law. formance. But the management methods and organizational struc- following the path. In the meantime, the Taliban have to respect women’s rights tures of state institutions lag behind and are rarely flexible enough Until now, humankind has relied solely on thinkers and policymak- as stipulated in the constitution and stop seeking to impose to embrace new means of boosting efficiency. And the stakes are ers to solve societies’ structural problems. In today’s world, howev- their ideology on the public. Afghan men and women will high: beyond better decisions, using available technologies in pub- er, technology offers an invaluable tool to aid these efforts. National not backtrack and the peace talks will be acceptable if they do lic administration could also help increase citizens’ trust in govern- governments owe it to their citizens to embrace solutions that have not put women’s rights and freedoms at stake. The sacrifices ment. been shown to increase the efficiency and sharpen the precision of of Afghan people, about achieving democratic gains and em- powering women, should not be disregarded. Addressing specific issues in this way increases our chances of cop- decision-making. During a synchronous crisis like the COVID-19 ing with global crises. For example, the joint work of researchers at pandemic – and with similar crises certain to follow in the coming Salesforce and Harvard University allowed the creation of an ar- years – citizens should demand no less. tificial intelligence, the AI Economist, which aims to use machine learning to design economic models, thereby allowing policymak- Urkhan Seyidov, a senior fellow at the Center for Political Psychology in ers to develop and test assumptions in a simulated environment. Azerbaijan, is the author of Innovation – Implementation Guidelines and Ensuring optimal outcomes would require total digitization and Soft Power and Public Diplomacy of Azerbaijan in the Digital Age.

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(1) Miller: Taliban… He added that the president was not in ethnic group, traditionally have expressed be much higher given the lack of testing The Korea Disease Control and Prevention need of supplemental oxygen. Dr Conley frustration over perceived marginalization. during the first weeks of the pandemic. Agency (KDCA) reported 75 new infections and Afghan officials who visited the is expected to give an update at 11:00 US Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is the (AP) by midnight on Friday, a third day of province to discuss security problems in eastern time (15:00 GMT). country’s first Oromo leader, but he faces double-digit increases, taking the national the northern province. (12) East Asia… The president, being 74, a man and someone growing criticism by some Oromo that he tally to 24,027 cases, with 420 deaths. “In this meeting, NATO forces commander categorised as obese, is in a higher-risk hasn’t done enough for them. line against Beijing a central part of his The government had eased some social- in Afghanistan, Gen. Miller, reiterated his category for Covid19-. The White House The Irreecha festival marks the end of the Nov. 3 re-election bid. distancing rules after new cases edged support to the Afghan forces, especially said he was flown to hospital “out of an rainy season and the start of the harvest. It Most Asian allies have been pleased with lower but imposed special measures for in northern and northeastern province,” abundance of caution” and would be there has seen violence in the past. Washington’s toughness toward their the Korean harvest festival holiday of Fayiq said. for the “next few days”. During the 2016 celebration in Bishoftu, a regional rival, but have not so eagerly Chuseok, which began on Wednesday. Gen. Yasin Zia, Chief of Army Staff, said First Lady Melania Trump, who has also town 40 kilometers from the capital, several welcomed Trump and Pompeo’s highly The rules include banning dining at they assessed the security situation of tested positive for Covid19-, had a “mild dozen people were crushed to death in a charged recent rhetoric and remain wary motorway rest areas and nursing home northern provinces in their trip to Balkh cough and headache”, Dr Conley said. stampede after police fired tear gas and of going too far in openly antagonizing visits and requiring temperature checks at and Faryab provinces. The list of other people to have tested rubber bullets to disperse anti-government China.“Everyone knows that the U.S. is the all stations. (Reuters) “The Afghan forces continue their efforts positive around Mr Trump include close protesters. number-one security partner, but China is to protect the people… Our enemies (16) Italian judge… aide Hope Hicks - believed to be the first “Amid a pandemic, reasonable restrictions their number-one trading partner,” said should know that we are ready for to show symptoms - campaign manager on public gatherings may be justified. But Miyeon Oh, an Asia security specialist at the that Judge Nuzio Sarpietro dismiss the defending the country and meanwhile, Bill Stepien and former White House with tensions already high, expressions Atlantic Council. “The U.S. government is case. However, Sarpietro decided to dig we are ready for peace. Peace is the only counsellor Kellyanne Conway. Republican of dissent and resistance to government telling Asian countries, ‘We are not asking deeper and summoned Conte to appear at way to prosperity in Afghanistan,” said Senators Mike Lee and Thom Tillis have directives may be expected. The you to make a choice,’ but in the end, they a hearing on Nov. 20 along with Foreign Mohammad Ayub Salangi, the deputy also tested positive. Mr Trump remains government should show it has learned are asking them to make a choice.” Minister Luigi Di Maio and former head of the Independent Directorate of in charge. Vice-President Mike Pence, to lessons from its recent responses to The U.S. election is another factor. Trump Transport Minister Danilo Toninelli to Local Governance. Figures by the Ministry whom under the constitution the president demonstrations and the events of 2016 by could lose to Democrat Joe Biden, or win question them about the affair. of Interior Affairs show that 69 civilians would transfer power temporarily should ensuring security forces exercise restraint re-election and potentially harden his A subsequent sitting was set for Dec. were killed and 141 more were wounded he become too ill to carry out his duties, and allowing gatherers to celebrate safely,” stance on China. Until the results are in, 4 to hear current Interior Minister in 650 attacks by the Taliban over the last tested negative. (BBC) tweeted Laetitia Bader, Horn of Africa Asian leaders are unlikely to make any Luciana Lamorgese, former Defence week. Taliban has not commented on the director for Human Rights Watch. (AP) significant moves. Minister Elisabetta Trenta and Italy’s EU statistics provided by the Interior Affairs (7) Israeli navy… Both Japan and South Korea will attempt ambassador Maurizio Massari. Ministry. (TOLO NEWS) asset, is at the heart of those efforts. (10) France struggles… a balancing act during Pompeo’s trip, Oh There was no immediate comment from (2) UNDP: Human… Over a decade after finding sizeable - which backs Nagorno-Karabakh - and said, careful not to stick their necks out too the government. reserves off its Mediterranean coast, Israel said later in a statement he had proposed a far to upset China, while also expressing Salvini pulled his party out of the ruling This comes as the Ministry of Public Health now generates some %60 of its electricity new way to restart talks. support for the United States, in case coalition two weeks after the migrant on Saturday reported seven new positive from natural gas, according to the national “The president of Azerbaijan placed the Trump wins. Pompeo may, however, be controversy and is now in opposition. cases of COVID19- out of 59 samples tested electric company, and has begun to export entire responsibility on the leadership of asked in private to dial down the tone. The upper house Senate voted in February in the last 24 hours. gas to its Arab neighbors Jordan and Egypt. Armenia for the break-off of negotiations “There are very, very powerful political to lift his parliamentary immunity, with The ministry also reported four new deaths Israel is also pursuing a project with Greece and the armed confrontation,” Aliyev’s leaders, business leaders who do not trust his former allies in government the -5Star from COVID19- in the last 24 hours. and Cyprus in hopes of creating an Eastern press service said. Armenia says it was China, who want the U.S. to work with Movement backing calls for his trial. So far, 111,580 samples have been tested Mediterranean gas pipeline to Europe. Azerbaijan that reopened the conflict by Japan and India and Australia to counter Salvini was interior minister for a year in government centers and there are With so much at stake, Hezbollah has launching a major offensive on Sept. 27. China, but they want to keep making and during that time focused much of 4,993 known active COVID19- cases in identified Israeli gas installations as high- Armenia had said on Friday it was money off China and they don’t want such his energy in trying to prevent migrants the country, according to data from the priority targets. In a 2018 speech, the willing to engage with Russia, the United a confrontational approach,” said Mike crossing the Mediterranean in search of a Ministry of Public Health. group’s leader, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, States and France - co-chairs of the so- Green, an Asia expert at Washington’s better life in Europe. The cumulative number of total cases is now said he could destroy Israeli gas assets called Minsk Group of the OSCE security Center for Strategic and International The new coalition is trying to revise the 39,297, the number of total reported deaths “within a few hours” if there was a organisation - on renewing a ceasefire in Studies. measures he introduced, including his is 1,462, and the total number of recoveries government order to do so. Hezbollah is Nagorno-Karabakh. But Aliyev told Al “I think with Pompeo behind the scenes move to hike fines on charity ships that is 32,842. The cases were reported in Kabul part of an alliance that dominates Lebanese Jazeera in an interview on Friday that the they’re going to say, basically ‘Speak pick up migrants from the sea. However province. The deaths were reported in politics and government. Minsk group had failed for the past three softly; carry a big stick, but speak softly.’” talks are floundering, with the centre- Kabul (3) and Balkh (1) provinces. The Israel takes such threats seriously. During decades to make progress over the dispute. (Reuters) left Democratic Party pushing for more number of deaths from COVID19- globally a monthlong war in 2006, a Hezbollah He said Azerbaijan was not ignoring sweeping changes than -5Star. (Reuters) is more than 1,028,696 and the number (13) Sudan and main… cruise-missile strike on an Israeli “Saar 5” ceasefire calls, but this could only be of known global coronavirus cases is (17) One killed… warship killed four soldiers. achieved if ethnic Armenian forces Dancers from Darfur and the Nile states 34,624,694, according to Johns Hopkins Lt. Col. Eitan Paz, a flotilla commander, withdrew from Azeri territories - a performed on the stage before the signing river, according to local witnesses cited by University. (TOLO NEWS) said the new vessels would bring a reference to Nagorno-Karabakh and seven in Juba. several French media. (3) Khalilzad Meets… welcome upgrade to the aging Saar ′5s, surrounding regions they have controlled The U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan and South In Italy, at least one person died and up to Sudan, Donald Booth, said: “This historic 11 people were missing, local authorities positive.” which are nearly 30 years old. since the 1990s. “(The) conditions must be achievement addresses decades of conflicts said. “And we have told the Talibs that since they He said they would be equipped with that they withdraw from the territories. We and suffering, it will also require firm and A fireman was killed by a falling tree in the want to be treated as a normal player and newer and more powerful radar and other need our territories back by peaceful means unwavering commitment to implement Valle d’Aosta region, while three people have good relations with the United States electronic systems, and handle rough seas and we demonstrated for 28 years our the agreement fully and without delays.” travelling in a van were swept away by as part of a future Afghan government, much better than their predecessors. The willingness to have a peaceful settlement,” The presidents of Ethiopia and Chad flood waters in Val Roya on the border what happens with regard to the rights of -90meter (-295foot) vessels are equipped Aliyev said. (Reuters) and the prime ministers of Egypt and with France. women will be a key factor in shaping US with rocket and missile defense systems, (11) Madrid starts… Uganda were among regional officials and Six German trekkers were among the policy with regard to that government. anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles, are light compared with the home politicians at the event. missing after failing to return from a trip “Discrimination against women – going torpedoes and an upgraded launching pad confinement mandated across Spain Tut Gatluak, the South Sudanese chief in the mountains in the province of Cuneo. back to the situation that existed under the for Israel’s newest attack helicopters. during the first wave of the virus, they mediator, said ahead of Saturday’s Officials in the Piedmont region reported Taliban and closing schools for girls and “Physically, it’s not much bigger than the have sparked a political battle between ceremony that the goal was eventually to a record 630 mm (24.8 inches) of rain in young women, in other words – could be a Saar 5,” he said. “But it adds all of these Sánchez’s left-wing coalition government sign deals with all armed groups. just 24 hours in Sambughetto, close to the red line that would have the most negative systems.” (AP) and the Madrid administration run by a Sudan has been wracked by conflict for border with Switzerland. The Piedmont effect on US policy towards Afghanistan,” (8) Best Germany… right-wing rival. decades. After the oil-rich south seceded regional chief Alberto Cirio called on the Khalilzad said. (ATN) in the west, though wages are lower. And The Madrid government led by Isabel in 2011, an economic crisis fuelled protests government to declare a state of emergency. (4) Afghan Cricketer… Germany’s biggest companies are still Díaz Ayuso of the conservative Popular that led to the overthrow of president Television images shot in Italy showed ACB also said it is in regular contact headquartered in the west, while political Party said it would enforce the Spanish Omar Hassan al-Bashir in 2019. several roads and bridges in the northwest with relevant authorities to assess his polarization has been most noticeable government’s orders but it also has Sudan’s new civilian and military leaders, of the country had been swept away by condition and will move him to either over recent years in the east, where the challenged them in the National Court who have shared power since then, say flood water and numerous rivers were Kabul or outside the country as soon as far-right Alternative for Germany party is Ayuso and her regional ministers have said ending conflicts is a top priority. reported to have burst their banks. his condition stabilizes. A special medical particularly strong. the restrictions will cause “chaos,” hurt an The deal sets out terms to integrate rebels Eric Ciotti, a member of French parliament team has however been dispatched from The coronavirus pandemic meant that already weakened economy and violate into the security forces, be politically who is from one of the worst affected the Ministry of Health to Jalalabad to treat celebrations were relatively low-key — their jurisdiction as regional authorities. represented and have economic and land villages in the area, Saint-Martin-Vésubie, and assess Tarakai. On Saturday morning, as Chancellor Angela Merkel put it this Ayuso’s message has reached at least some rights. A new fund will pay 750$ million said several villages were cut off as they fellow cricketers Asghar Afghan and Karim week, “quieter than the occasion would residents who see the issue as having more a year for 10 years to the impoverished are located in steep-sided valleys of the Khan Sadiq along with a number of other actually deserve.” President Frank-Walter to do with politics than public health. southern and western regions and the mountainous region. teammates visited Tarakai in hospital. Steinmeier led the main ceremony at a hall “I think we have gone to the extremes,” chance of return for displaced people is Meteo France said that rains of 450 mm They have called on cricket fans to keep in Potsdam, just outside Berlin, with 230 said Ángel Davila, a -52year-old engineer also guaranteed. (17.7 inches) of rain were registered over Tarakai in their prayers. (ATN) guests — about one-fifth of the audience at Atocha train station. “I think that the Analysts have welcomed the agreement 24 hours in some areas - the equivalent of originally planned. measures they have put in place aren’t but questioned the prominent role given to close to four months of rain at this time of (5)India’s COVID-19… Steinmeier contrasted reunification in correct. They are not based, according armed groups and the military. (Reuters) the year. undercount. They say many COVID19- 1990, preceded by peaceful protests and to what I have studied, on medical (14) Fines and business… There was more rainfall than on Oct. 2015 3, deaths may have been attributed to other sealed by international agreement, with information. It is a political thing now more when floods caused the death of 20 people causes, especially in the early days of the the emergence of the unified German state than anything else.” 100 compared with less than 10 at the end in and around the French Riviera city of pandemic when testing was abysmally nearly 150 years ago — “brutally forced, Health experts, however, have been urging of the first wave of the virus earlier this Cannes, Jérémy Crunchant, the director of low for a country with a population of 1.4 with iron and blood, after wars with our Madrid to take stronger action for weeks, year, according to Alireza Zali, head of the civil protection, told France Info. billion. “India’s fatalities numbers don’t neighbors, based on Prussian dominance, but Madrid’s health chief Enrique Ruiz Tehran Coronavirus Taskforce. Venice, a long-delayed flood barrier system reflect the true extent of the damage the on militarism and nationalism.” He said Escudero argues they are not necessary. Zali warned in an interview on state successfully protected the lagoon city from virus has done,” said Dr. T. Jacob John, a Saturday’s anniversary is a reminder of the The health ministry ordered compliance television that if the spread of the epidemic a high tide for the first time on Saturday, retired virologist. value of “an international order which is so after Madrid refused to accept a set of continues at the current rate in Tehran, bringing big relief following years of India’s poor track record to register strongly contested today, unfortunately in health metrics to dictate when cities with there would be a three- to five-fold increase repeated inundations. (Reuters) in cases and a rise in the fatality rate to mortality data even before the pandemic western societies too.” populations of 100,000 of more need to (18) UK PM launches… has further amplified questions over the Germany could use “a place that reminds adopt heavier restrictions to curb the virus. between %1.5 and %3. He recommended a actual death toll. On Wednesday, U.S. us that East Germans took their fate in their The measures were approved by a majority one-week closure of institutions including desire for a -20mile (32 km) plus bridge President Donald Trump, during the own hands and liberated themselves,” of regional health authorities from Spain’s schools and universities, seminaries, between Scotland and Northern Ireland. first presidential debate, suggested India Steinmeier said. (AP) 19 regions and autonomous cities, with libraries, mosques, museums, theaters Coronavirus lockdowns meant Britain’s and hair salons. Iran’s death toll from the was underreporting deaths, though he (9)Tight security… Madrid in the minority against them. economic output collapsed %20 in the provided no evidence. The government orders only allow people coronavirus rose by 179 on Saturday to second quarter, and the country faces rising India’s first COVID19- death was reported and Security Service said it had arrested to cross the municipal borders to commute 26,746, and identified cases by 3,523 to unemployment as its furlough scheme on March 12. Over the next five months, people suspected of planning to carry for work, for a medical appointment, 468,119, health ministry spokeswoman comes to an end, and Brexit. the disease killed 50,000 people. It took just out terror attacks and cause unrest at the legal errands, or appointments with a Sima Sadat Lari told state TV. (Reuters) At the same time, support for Scottish 45 more days for that number to double, celebrations in Addis Ababa and nearby governmental administration. (15) South Korea… independence has grown due to underscoring the severity of a pandemic Bishoftu, adding that 10 Kalashnikovs The region had already applied similar perceptions that Johnson responded them off. They also set up some 90 that has swamped intensive care units and were seized. People travelling to the capital measures to certain areas, and limited too slowly to the pandemic and Scots’ checkpoints to prevent vehicles bringing morgues and also contributed to the deaths from other regions were banned from social gatherings to a maximum of six protesters while the subway did not stop at anger over the UK’s decision to leave the of medical professionals. entering the city, multiple sources told The people, but the infections kept rising. several stations at protest venues. European Union. Scottish voters opposed The Indian Medical Association on Friday Associated Press. Officials said they were Madrid is leading the resurgence of the The move drew some scepticism, with leaving the EU in a 2016 referendum. said at least 500 doctors have died of the carrying out strict security checks but did virus in Spain, which has Europe’s highest opposition lawmakers calling the Johnson hopes that transport coronavirus, adding the toll could be far not confirm the ban. cumulative caseload — 770,000 since the lockdown of the square an “excessive improvements resulting from the review higher. The association last month accused Notably, people carrying the Oromo onset of the pandemic. response” aimed at silencing voices critical will help create jobs and bring the UK’s the government of “indifference” after it Liberation Front and Oromo Federalist The capital had a two-week infection of the government. member nations closer together. said there was no complete data on the Congress party flags were absent in this rate of 695 cases per 100,000 residents A group of citizens who took part in the “Today’s announcement follows a recent number of front-line health care workers year’s festival. Some of the parties’ leaders Thursday, more than twice the national August protest issued a statement accusing pledge by the UK Government to bring who had contracted the coronavirus and are behind bars for alleged involvement average of 274 cases and seven times the forward funding to accelerate infrastructure died. (AP) in the deadly unrest that followed the European average, which stood at 94 per the government of violating people’s killing of popular Oromo singer Hachalu 100,000 residents last week, according to freedom of speech and rights to assembly. projects in Scotland, Wales and Northern (6) Trump in hospital… Hundessa in June. On Friday, an Ethiopian the European Center for Disease Control The government did not respond to the Ireland,” added the statement. In a memorandum late on Friday, Mr court charged four people suspected in the and Prevention. criticism but had said before it would take The review will be conducted by Peter Trump’s physician, Sean Conley, said: “I killing, which led to turmoil that saw more Over 32,000 people have died from the stern action to control the pandemic. Police Hendy, chair of state-owned rail track am happy to report the president is doing than 180 people and thousands arrested. virus in Spain, according to the Health said the measure was necessary to prevent owner Network Rail, and report its very well.” The Oromo, while the country’s largest Ministry. The true death count is likely to potential sources of the spread of the virus. findings in summer 2021. (Reuters) 5 October 04, 2020 International

India’s COVID-19 fatalities top 100,000, behind US, Brazil Trump in hospital as more allies test positive WASHINGTON- The presi- tested positive for Covid-19. NEW DELHI- India march of the virus, which dent’s physician Dr Sean Con- With the presidential election passed a grim milestone in September hit India ley is due to give an update on just weeks away, Trump’s con- in its fight against the harder than any other Trump’s condition from the dition throws up a host of ques- coronavirus on Saturday, nation in the world. Al- Walter Reed military hospi- tions about what this could with health authorities most 41% of India’s total tal where he is being treated at mean for campaign events, the saying the country has re- infections and 34% of 11:00 Eastern Time (16:00 BST), election, and whether power corded more than 100,000 COVID-19 deaths were according to US media. would need to be transferred if virus-related deaths since reported in September There has been little news on he becomes incapacitated. the pandemic began. alone, with an average of how he is since Friday evening, “Going well, I think!” Mr The announcement from nearly 1,100 Indians dy- when Dr Conley said in a mem- Trump tweeted late on Friday. the Health Ministry ing every day from the orandum that he was “happy US media said his symptoms means that nearly 10% of virus. to report the president is doing included a mild fever. the more than 1 million As in many countries, very well” and was not in need He has so far been treated with people to die globally in Modi and his govern- of supplemental oxygen. an experimental drug cocktail the pandemic have done ment have struggled Mr Trump tweeted “going injection and the antiviral medi- so in India, behind only with how to balance well, I think!” after his arrival at cation remdesivir. the United States and Bra- virus restrictions with Walter Reed. US media say his In exactly one month, Mr Trump zil. India has seen more the the need to boost a symptoms include a low-grade faces Joe Biden in the presiden- than 6.4 million total con- contracting economy in fever. tial election.The president’s di- firmed infections, record- which millions are newly He has so far been treated with agnosis has upended his cam- ing more than 79,000 new jobless. an experimental drug cocktail paign and also cast doubt on his cases in the past 24 hours. Even as the nation reach- injection, and the antiviral medi- attempt to get a new Supreme Prime Minister Narendra es 100,000 confirmed cation remdesivir, after both he Court judge confirmed before Modi and his govern- deaths, experts say that and First Lady Melania Trump polling day ...(More on P4)...(6) ment are facing criticism number is likely still an for failing to stop the ...(More on P4)...(5) Israeli navy prepares for arrival of new upgraded warships ‘Best Germany yet’ marks 30th Tight security, many arrests JERUSALEM- After the next two years. anniversary of reunification for Ethiopian Irreecha festival a coronavirus-related “It’s bigger. It’s newer. BERLIN- Germany decades of Cold War di- JOHANNESBURG- searches and, in some ar- delay, Israel’s navy is It’s faster. It’s better,” marked the 30th anniver- vision. East Germany Ethiopia’s largest ethnic eas, sniffer dogs. preparing for the long- said Rear Adm. Eyal sary of its reunification joined the western federal group, the Oromo, on “I don’t know the kind awaited arrival of its next Harel, head of Israeli na- on Saturday, drawing a republic less than a year Saturday celebrated the of information they have generation of missile val operations, during a generally positive picture after the east’s commu- annual Thanksgiving but these security checks boats — giving it a pow- rare tour of Israel’s off- of the progress made in nist rulers — under pres- festival of Irreecha amid are too much,” said Has- erful new tool to defend shore Leviathan gas field. knitting together east and sure from growing pro- tight security and a sig- sen, a participant who its strategic natural gas A massive gas platform west. The country’s presi- tests — opened the Berlin nificantly smaller crowd gave only his first name, industry from the threat stood just a few hundred dent declared that today’s Wall and the rest of the due to political tensions fearing for his safety. of the Lebanese militant meters (yards) away. is “the best Germany highly fortified border and the COVID-19 pan- “Added with the COV- group Hezbollah. The vessels, commonly there has ever been” and between the two states on demic. ID-19, it really has ruined The first missile boat known as the “Saar 6,” proposed a new memo- Nov. 9, 1989. Hundreds of people were the festive mood.” of “Project Magen” is will be at the forefront rial to the “peaceful revo- While much progress has arrested ahead of the fes- The festival usually at- scheduled to arrive by of Israeli efforts to pro- lutionaries” who helped been made since then, tival, some accused by tracts hundreds of thou- early December, with tect its 200-mile exclusive east still persist. A long- halted in recent years. end communist rule. economic and other dif- authorities of plotting sands of people, but only three more of the Ger- economic zone. The natu- lasting trend of more peo- Pensions in the east are Germany was reunited ferences between the west terror attacks and a new a few thousand were al- man-made corvettes ral gas industry, seen as a ple leaving the east than nearing the level of those on Oct. 3, 1990, after four and the less-prosperous ...(More on P4)...(8) wave of unrest. lowed to attend this year. scheduled to arrive over national ...(More on P4)...(7) moving there has finally Wearing face masks and More than 500 people white clothes stitched were arrested on suspi- with the colors of the Oro- cion of plotting to disrupt France struggles for Karabakh peace Madrid starts partial virus mia region’s flag, peo- the festival, the Oromia lockdown amid political dispute ple in downtown Addis police commission said Ababa were subjected to Thursday. On the same breakthrough amid fierce fighting MADRID- Madrid — affecting around 4.8 at least six security checks day, the National Intel- the risk of a wider region- awoke Saturday to its million people. Restau- complete with body ligence ...(More on P4)...(9) al war that could draw in first day under a partial rants must close at 11 Russia and Turkey amid lockdown, with police p.m. and shops at 10 deepening concern about controlling travel in and p.m., and both must East Asia allies likely to bide stability in the South out of the Spanish capital limit occupancy to 50% time as U.S. election looms over Caucasus, where pipe- as the city and its sub- of their capacity. Pompeo trip lines carry Azeri oil and urbs have become Eu- Spain’s Socialist prime gas to world markets. rope’s biggest hot spot in minister, Pedro Sánchez, WASHINGTON- A other Americans. “Fierce battles continue the second wave of the said the steps were “criti- warm welcome and ex- An Oct. 6 gathering of along the entire front,” coronavirus. cal” to stopping virus pressions of solidarity Pompeo and his coun- the Azeri defence min- Spain’s national govern- outbreaks and prevent- against China likely await terparts from Australia, istry said on the seventh ment ordered two weeks ing a repeat of the hor- U.S. Secretary of State Japan and India, dubbed day of fighting with eth- of new restrictions that rific scenes of March and Mike Pompeo next week the “Quad,” will likely be nic Armenian forces. started at 10 p.m. Friday April, when hospitals when he visits East Asia the highlight of the trip, YEREVAN- A French at- igniting their decades-old its main city, Stepanakert, French President Emma- (2000 GMT) despite re- were overrun with dy- for the first time in over even though the top U.S. tempt to relaunch peace conflict. a week after the opposing nuel Macron spoke on luctance from regional ing patients. a year, but the looming diplomat for East Asia, talks over Nagorno- Nagorno-Karabakh, an sides began pounding Friday with President Il- officials. “Union is the best vac- U.S. election means Asian David Stilwell, conceded Karabakh showed no ethnic Armenian enclave each other with tanks and ham Aliyev of Azerbaijan The measures prohibit cine against COVID,” allies will think twice on Friday that the meet- sign of a breakthrough on inside Azerbaijan, said missiles. and Prime Minister Nikol all nonessential trips in Sánchez said Saturday. before making concrete ing would probably not Saturday as Azerbaijan Azeri forces had again The clashes are the worst Pashinyan of Armenia and out of the capital Even though the meas- promises to Washington. produce a joint statement blamed Armenia for re- launched rockets towards since the 1990s, raising ...(More on P4)...(10) and nine of its suburbs ures ...(More on P4)...(11) Pompeo heads for Japan, of intent, despite shared Mongolia and South Ko- worries about China. rea on Sunday at a time Trump, who tested posi- Sudan and main rebel Fines and business closures among South Korea police set up when U.S. ties with Bei- tive for COVID-19 on ‘bus walls’ to prevent protests jing are at their worst in Thursday night, has groups formalise decades in the face of the blamed China for un- peace deal new Iran COVID-19 restrictions amid COVID-19 concerns coronavirus, which origi- leashing the virus that SEOUL- South Korean police mo- JUBA- Sudan’s power-sharing govern- TEHRAN- Concealing nated in China and has has killed more than a bilised hundreds of buses to head ment and several rebel groups on Satur- one’s COVID-19 infec- now infected President million people around off any political rallies in the capital, day formalised a peace agreement aimed tion should carry the Donald Trump, his wife the world, and has made Seoul, on Saturday with authorities at resolving decades of conflict which left severest penalty, Iranian Melania and millions of a hard ...(More on P4)...(12) determined to prevent another cluster millions displaced and hundreds of thou- President Hassan Rou- of novel coronavirus cases emerging sands dead. hani said on Saturday in from a protest. Italian judge orders Conte to Three major groups signed a preliminary announcing new meas- South Korea has been held up as a deal in August - two factions from the ures to stem a rapid rise testify in Salvini coronavirus mitigation success story western region of Darfur and one from in cases. but it saw a flare-up of more than 1,800 migrant case, the southern region - after months of talks “Anyone who feels ill infections linked to a church and a big CATANIA- An Italian party, has looked to lev- hosted by South Sudan. and it’s clear to them that anti-government rally in August. judge on Saturday or- erage maximum political Another powerful rebel group, the Sudan they are ill, must not hide The spread of the virus has slowed in dered Prime Minister gain from the legal battle, People’s Liberation Movement-North their illness,” Rouhani recent weeks but the government has Giuseppe Conte and an saying he had been act- led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu, which had not said in televised remarks. meeting of the govern- ple who do not observe banned more than 100 demonstrations array of senior officials ing in the national inter- participated in initial peace negotiations, Otherwise, he added, ment-run Coronavirus health protocols, such as planned for Saturday’s National Foun- to testify at a hearing into est by slowing the flow of agreed last month to join new talks hosted they will be committing Taskforce. wearing masks. dation Day, warning of strict punish- whether far-right leader undocumented migrants by South Sudan ...(More on P4)...(13) “the highest offense” that Government employees Businesses that flout reg- ment for any illegal protest. Matteo Salvini should be from across the Mediter- will demand “the highest who fail to observe reg- ulations can face closure. Police parked busses along main av- tried for illegally detain- ranean. punishment”. ulations face measures Rouhani said penalties One killed, 19 missing in enues and around a central Seoul ing migrants. He also says the entire Those who do not wear ranging from warnings would be most severe in square to seal ...(More on P4)...(15) The decision to broaden government backed his floods in France and Italy masks in public will be to their one-year suspen- the capital Tehran, where the investigation could initiative, something fined, said Rouhani, add- sion from their posts. in recent weeks the daily PARIS- A fireman died and 19 people UK PM launches transport prove awkward for Con- Conte has disputed. ing the amount of fines And government offices death toll from the coro- were missing in France and Italy after a te and comes at a time Magistrates in Sicily put and other penalties will where people go for ser- navirus has been more review to boost economy, storm hit border regions of the two coun- when his government is together a case arguing be determined at the next vices cannot serve peo- than ...(More on P4)...(14) tries, causing heavy flooding that swept strengthen ties struggling to revise anti- that Salvini kidnapped away roads and damaged homes, authori- LONDON- British Prime Minister Bo- migrant rules drawn up the migrants, keeping ties said on Saturday. ris Johnson launched a review aimed by Salvini during his brief them at sea in fierce heat Pakistan International Airlines sacks 54 The storm, dubbed Alex, ravaged several at improving transport links across the time as interior minister until European allies villages around the city of Nice on the more employees for fake degrees, other UK, including a possible bridge be- from 2018-2019. buckled and agreed to re- French Riviera. Nice Mayor Christian Es- tween Scotland and Northern Ireland, The high-profile case settle them. Such a charge trosi called it the worst flooding disaster malpractices as part of a plan to boost the pandem- centres on an incident in carries a maximum 15- in the area for more than a century after ISLAMABAD- Pakistan International immoral acts and one for being intoxi- ic-hit economy and strengthen ties be- July 2019, when Salvini year prison term. flying over the worst-hit area by helicop- Airlines (PIA) has sacked 54 more em- cated, The Dawn newspaper reported. tween its member nations. blocked more than 100 Saturday’s hearing in the ter. ployees for having fake degrees, abus- Another two employees were removed The study will consider air links people aboard a coast- city of Catania was called “The roads and about 100 houses were ing drugs and for poor performance, for theft. Apart from the sacked per- within the country, road and rail links guard ship for six days as to decide whether there swept away or partially destroyed,” he according to a media report on Satur- sonnel, 13 employees were given let- in Scotland, the Welsh rail network, he waited for European was enough evidence told French news channel BFM. day. ters of appreciation. Seven officials as well as the cost and practicality of allies to agree to take to try Salvini. The state At least eight people were missing in Of the 54 employees sacked by the na- got bonuses for excellent performance. building a “fixed link” with Northern them in. prosecutor suggested France, authorities said. These included tional carrier, seven were dismissed Now, the number of employees sacked Ireland, said a government statement Salvini, who heads the there was not and recomm- two firemen whose vehicle was carried for tampered documents, eight for in the airline in the last four months has anti-immigrant League ended ...(More on P4)...(16) on Saturday. Johnson has in the past away by a swollen ...(More on P4)...(17) absence, two for taking bribe, four for gone upto 220. (Timesofindia) spoken of his ...(More on P4)...(18) www.outlookafghanistan.net www.thedailyafghanistan.com facebook.com/The.Daily.Outlook.Afghanistan facebook.com/The.Daily.Afghanistan Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 0093 (799) 005019/777-005019 Phone: 0093 (799) 005019/777-005019 Add: In front of Habibia High School, Add: In front of Habibia High School, District 3, Kabul, Afghanistan District 3, Kabul, Afghanistan Back Page Sunday October 04, 2020

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Afghanistan’s Top Negotiator Iran Exports Over Abdullah Abdullah to Visit India on Oct 6 $1 Billion in Goods Through KABUL - Afghan government’s top Dogharoon to Afghanistan negotiator for intra-Afghan talks, Abdullah Abdullah, will be visiting India from October 6 for four days. As the Chairman of the High Coun- cil for National Reconciliation, he represents the Afghan govt in talks with Taliban, which started in Sep- tember in Doha. This is his first visit to New Delhi in the current position and he is ex- pected to meet top officials of the Indian government. Joint Secretary, PAI or Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran division of Ministry of External Affairs, JP Singh had met Abdullah on the sidelines of Intra Afghan cer- emony on September 12 in Doha. TEHRAN - Iran has exported over Dogharoon economic zone, said At the ceremony, India’s External $1 billion worth of goods to Af- thousands of trucks transported Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar ghanistan, through Dogharoon the goods to Afghanistan through had said, “Interests of minorities, Special Economic Zone, over the Herat province. women and vulnerable sections of past six months. He said construction material and society must be preserved and the From March 20, the value of ex- food products were among the issue of violence across the country Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-con- Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and Foreign sec- ports has increased by 33 percent goods that transitted through the and its neighbourhood has to be ef- trolled and “respect the national sovereignty and retary Harsh Shringla. compared to the same period last economic zone. Afghanistan in fectively addressed.” territorial integrity of Afghanistan.” New Delhi is Afghanistan’s major development year, IRNA reported. turn exported $2.5 million worth India was present along with Even as peace talks in Afghanistan have gained partner and has built number infrastructure pro- Mohammad Rostami, head of the of goods to Iran. (ATN) around 30 countries at the ceremo- momentum, India has increased its reach out to a jects in the country like the India-Afghanistan ny. number of stakeholders in the country. Septem- friendship dam in the western province of Herat India’s policy towards the Afghan ber saw a visit by Afghan leader Marshal Abdul and the Afghan Parliament in the capital Kabul. Sediqqi: “The Issue of Not peace process is that it should be Rashid Dostum, during which he met External (DNA) Allowing Journalists to Attend Won’t Meddle in Afghan Peace Talks: Qatar the President’s Meeting in KABUL - The government of Qa- He expressed Doha’s readiness tari government to cooperate on opportunity for economic devel- Paktika Will Be Followed Up.” tar has reiterated cooperation on to cooperate with Kabul on ef- maintain a positive atmosphere opment for both sides, he said. KABUL - Sediq Sediqqi, the Presi- the Paktika Provincial Council the peace process, saying it will fectively advancing the intra-Af- for the negotiations. Stanikzai commended Doha for dent’s Spokesman, said that the claimed that the president’s body- not interfere in the ongoing nego- ghan peace dialogue. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul- hosting the talks, affirming the issue of not allowing local jour- guards prevented them from at- tiations in Doha. Underlining Qatar’s principle of rahman Al-Thani, deputy prime government’s commitment to nalists to participate in the Presi- tending the president’s visit to the Kabul’s negotiating team, led neutrality during the talks, he minister and minister of foreign advancing the negotiations and dent’s visit to Paktika province province. by Massoum Stanikzai, held said that his government would affairs, also voiced Qatar’s com- working with patience to contin- would be taken very seriously. According to reporters, the presi- separate meetings with Qatar’s not comment on the issues raised mitment to non-interference in ue the process. Sediqi tweeted, that the issue of dent’s bodyguards told them that National Security Advisor Mo- and would support continuation the peace talks. The chief negotiator stressed the not allowing journalists to partici- the use of media facilities was for- hammad bin Ahmed al-Misnad of the process. He said they were fully com- effective role of the Qatari gov- pate in the meeting will be shared bidden during the meeting and and Minister of Foreign Affairs Massoum Stanikzai said: “We mitted to the implementation of ernment in accelerating the pro- with the governor’s office. that they could not attend as re- Mohammed bin Abdulrahman have come to Qatar with a serious agreements and the reconstruc- cess and enhancing coordination The presidential spokesman porters. Al-Thani. commitment and will to advance tion and economic development to advance the cause of peace. stressed that this issue is being Afsar Khan Sulaiman-Khel, a NSA Ahmed Al-Misnad said his the negotiations. We will contin- of Afghanistan. “We welcome any action that seriously pursued to prevent its member of the Paktika Provin- country’s goal was to host negoti- ue this process with patience.” Efforts for the establishment of contributes to the success of the recurrence in the future. cial Council, also had his mouth ations in order to bring peace and Stanikzai added the people of an airway between Qatar and negotiating process,” Stanikzai Meanwhile, a number of lo- closed with tape, in response to stability to Afghanistan. Afghanistan expected the Qa- Afghanistan were considered an added. (Pajhwok) cal journalists and a member of the incident. (KHAAMA PRESS)