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8% Drop in Growth Predicted for Afghan Economy:Report Quote of the Day Success www.outlookafghanistan.net ” facebook.com/The.Daily.Outlook.Afghanistan Success is” not final, failure is not fatal: Email: [email protected] it is the courage to continue that counts. Phone: 0093 (799) 005019/777-005019 Add: In front of Habibia High School, Winston Churchill District 3, Kabul, Afghanistan Volume No. 4446 Wednesday July 29, 2020 Asad 08, 1399 www.outlookafghanistan.net Price: 20/-Afs Ghani: ‘10,708 ANDSF Killed and Wounded Since Feb. 29’ KABUL - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday portrayed a grim picture of the situation in Afghani- stan, saying that between February 29 and July 21 up 10,708 members of the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) have been killed and wounded. “Between February 29, 2020, and July 21, 2020, ANDSF losses have been 10,708, with 3560 martyred, 6781 wounded and the rest kid- napped, imprisoned or unaccount- ed for,” said Ghani while speak- ing at the Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) in Kabul. He said that the Afghan civilian loss- es during this period have been 3073, with 775 killed, With this action, we look forward to the start of direct 1609 wounded and 689 kidnapped. negotiations with the Taliban in a week’s time. We call Ghani also said that rocket attacks during his provincial on the Taliban to join us at the negotiating table and to visits have become routine. concluding promptly there a permanent and compre- On Taliban-Al Qaeda ties, Ghani said: “There is no evi- hensive ceasefire. Commitment to a ceasefire during the dence that the Taliban have severed their ties with Al coming ‘Eid will be an indication of things to come.” Qaeda and other terrorist organizations nor have they On Tuesday evening the Taliban called a three-day socialized peace among their commanders and fight- ceasefire for Eid. ers.” “Our condemnation of senseless violence and strong Ghani said that to ensure that the window remains voice in support of a humanitarian ceasefire, and the 8% Drop in Growth Predicted open for peace in the country, the Afghan government start of direct negotiations between us and the Taliban, has offered proof of its commitment and moral courage is reassuring to our people and the ANDSF, who have by the release of Taliban prisoners. displayed immense restraint in the face of a Taliban for Afghan Economy: Report “To ensure that the window remains open, we have of- campaign of violence,” President Ghani said. fered proof of our commitment and moral courage by Anti-corruption: KABUL - A new report by the Al-Beroni research institute predicts an 8.2% drop in Afghanistan’s eco- the release of Taliban prisoners, a move without prec- “There is a national outrage against corruption and a nomic growth this year. edent in the annals of peace-building,” he said. demand for accountability and sufficient capacity in the According to a recent report published by the institute about the country’s economic situation, exports On the controversy over the release of the Taliban’s accountability, rule of law, and security organizations have decreased by $143 million dollars in the last three months compared to the previous three months. 5,000 prisoners, Ghani said: “To demonstrate the gov- and the active engagement of the media, the Ulema and The report also stated that the country’s inflation rate has increased to 6.4% in the last month. ernment’s commitment to peace, the Islamic Republic civil society organizations have created the enabling The report shows that the spread of the coronavirus and the political tension in the country this year have will soon complete the release of 5000 Taliban prison- conditions to have a comprehensive strategy to make caused the economy to suffer severely. ...( More on P4)...(1) ers as part of the exchange with ANDSF prisoners. measureable and sustained ...( More on P4)...(2) Khalilzad in Norway China, Afghanistan, National Flag Day Briefs Officials about Pakistan, Nepal Agree to Celebrated in Afghanistan Intra-Afghan Talks Jointly Fight COVID-19 OSLO - The US peace envoy KABUL - China, Pakistan, Af- The ministers from Afghanistan, Khalilzad visited Oslo, Norway ghanistan and Nepal have agreed Pakistan and Nepal said the three on July 25-27 and met with For- to work together to strengthen sides are willing to deepen coop- eign Minister Ine Marie Erik- cooperation and boost econom- eration with China to fight COV- sen Søreide and discussed the ic recovery during their fight ID-19, ensure the flow of trade Afghan peace processes, said against the COVID-19 pandemic. and transport corridors, facili- the US Embassy in Norway in a The agreement was reached dur- tate people-to-people and trade statement. ing a video conference on Mon- connection, build a “silk road During the meeting, Khalilzad day night between Afghanistan’s of health” and community of a discussed “the current impedi- Acting Foreign Minister Haneef shared future for humanity. ments to the start of intra-Af- Atmar, China’s State Councilor According to the Associated Press ghan negotiations and how all and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, of Pakistan, the foreign ministers sides are working to resolve Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah also stressed the importance of them,” the statement said. Bulgaria; Oslo, Norway; Islama- Mahmood Quresh and Nepal’s promoting the resumption of key Norway’s foreign minister and bad, Pakistan; and Doha, Qatar, Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar cooperation projects and expand- KABUL - The National Flag Day in Afghanistan is celebrated each Khalilzad also talked about “all the US State Department said. Gyawali. ing new areas of digital coopera- year on Asad 07, coinciding with July 28. key issues affecting the Afghan In Doha and Kabul, Khalilzad During the conference, the minis- tion. There is no official holiday on the Flag Day, but citizens all across the peace process especially the will press for resolution of the ters discussed ways to boost co- More efforts are needed to pro- country organizes celebrations in a number of ways. critical importance of having remaining issues ahead of intra- operation in their countries’ fight mote the joint efforts of the Belt On the occasion of the day, Afghans are encouraged to fly their tri- the full inclusion of women in Afghan negotiations, specifical- against coronavirus and ways to and Road and explore ways to color flag with a classical National Emblem in the center. intra-Afghan negotiations and ly final prisoner exchanges and boost economic recovery in light synergize the China-Pakistan ...( The celebration of Flag Day was officially recognized last year by the to achieve a sustainable peace,” reduced violence, according to of the pandemic, the Associated More on P4)...(4) Afghan government. (TKG) it added. the statement. Press of Pakistan reported. Khalilzad latest trip to push for In Islamabad, he will seek Paki- Wang Yi said that as a neighbor intra-Afghan talks stani support in the effort to ad- and partner, China stands ready DAB Rejects Its Cameras Went Off Khalilzad is traveling to press vance intra-Afghan negotiations. to continue to work with Af- for intra-Afghan talks, the US In Sofia--as in Oslo--Ambassador ghanistan, Pakistan, and Nepal to Due to Power Outage State Department said on Sat- Khalilzad will update NATO Al- overcome difficulties, safeguard KABUL - Da Afghanistan Bank urday, and he plans to visit five lies on the Afghan peace process, people’s health, promote the re- (central bank) has rejected me- nations. it said. sumption of work and produc- dia reports regarding electricity Khalilzad departed on July 24 Also, Khalilzad, while speaking tion and enhance people’s liveli- blackout, saying some security for Kabul, Afghanistan; Sofia, recently hood until the pandemic is over. ...( More on P4)...(3) cameras went off for some time due to a technical problem. Earlier, media outlets reported Govt to Expose Officials, that the bank experienced the first electricity outage for at least MPs Hiding Assets four hours, during which some KABUL - The government has security cameras stopped cover- warned high-ranking officials and age. Parliament members of exposing In a statement, DAB said on June their names if they did not register 22 at 10:07pm the services de- assets, a statement said on Tues- partment of the bank informed day. the DAB office head regarding All parliamentarians and high deactivation of some cameras. Former deputy assistance of the inflicted on assets of the Bank ranking government officials are It said at the time, DAB head was bank provided information re- during the period when security bound to register their assets un- attending a meeting with Presi- garding the deactivation of some cameras remained off. til July 27 this year in the Depart- dent Ashraf Ghani. security cameras and stressed The statement said DAB will ment of Assets Registration of the After being informed, DAB Head the need for a strategy to deal discuss the fake news with the Administrative Affairs Office. AjmalAhmadi arranged a meet- with such an exceptional situa- Information ministry and media Individuals who missed the dead- for asset registration and urged them not to miss the deadline. ing with services head, treasury tion in future. commission in order to prevent line had been informed about an- The statement warned of making public the names of government of- head and former deputy head re- According to the Bank’s obser- such fake stories in future. (Pa- other deadline Monday August 23 ficials and parliament members who missed the deadline. (Pajhwok) garding the issue at 8:00pm. vation team, no damage was jhwok) 2 July 29, 2020 Main Page Cricket Chairman Fires Afghan Actress Chosen as Judge for CEO Stanikzai Indian Film Festival in Spain KABUL - Leena Alam, Afghan ing in the taboo-smashing femi- film actress is taking part as a nist TV drama, Shereen, the first member of the jury in the 19th of its kind to have been made in Imagine India Film Festival in Afghanistan and produced by Ka- Madrid, Spain.
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