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Volume No. 4449 Wednesday August 05, 2020 Asad 15, 1399 www.outlookafghanistan.net Price: 20/-Afs Trump: Probably Pompeo, Baradar Below 5,000 Troops Discuss Start of in Afghanistan by Intra-Afghan Talks US Election WASHINGTON - The US will reduce its military presence in Afghanistan to about 4,000 troops “very soon,” said President Donald Trump, in an interview with Axios on HBO. “We are largely out of Afghanistan,” Trump said in an interview with the news website Axios which was filmed on Tuesday, July 28, and aired Monday, Aug. 3, on HBO. “We’ll be down in a very short period of time to DOHA - The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo 8,000, then we’re going to be down to 4,000, we’re had a video conference with the Taliban’s deputy negotiating right now,” Trump said. leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and discussed However, he did not specify any exact times. the start of the intra-Afghan talks and the ongoing Trump was asked about how many US troops will situation, said spokesman Suhail Shaheen. remain in Afghanistan on election day in Novem- The two sides called the release of the remaining ber. He said that it would be “probably anywhere Taliban prisoners “important,” Shaheen said, add- from four to five thousand.” ing that the US secretary of state also welcomed the The US-Taliban agreement signed on February Eid ceasefire. (TOLO NEWS) 29 calls for the US to withdraw troops from Af- ghanistan and it also called for the Afghan gov- ernment to free 5,000 Taliban prisoners in return Atmar, Kumar for the Taliban’s release of up to 1,000 government detainees. Discuss Ceasefire, The Taliban has released around 1,000 detainees. The Afghan government, under US pressure, has Covid-19 freed around 4,600 Taliban prisoners in accord- KABUL - Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Haneef ance with a list provided by the Taliban, but has Atmar and Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar have Kabul to Host balked at releasing the remaining 400 prisoners on discussed an extended ceasefire and the Covid-19 pan- the list, saying these detainees have committed se- demic in Afghanistan. rious crimes. “Atmar and Kumar reflected on the importance of the Global Conferences on Peace The Afghan government is convening a consulta- ceasefire between the Afghan government and the Tal- KABUL - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) ficials and public representatives will convene to tive Loya Jirga, the grand assembly of Afghan el- iban,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) tweeted. said on Tuesday Afghanistan would host two decide the fate of the 400 Taliban prisoners on Au- ders and representatives, to find a consensus on It added: “Afghanistan will be helped in combating events to strengthen regional and global consensus gust 7. the decision to release these 400 Taliban prison- the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambassador Kumar reiter- on the peace process. Under the Feb. 29 peace agreement between the ers who are accused of crimes including murder, ated the Indian government’s continued commitment Gran Hewad, spokesman for the MoFA, told Pa- United States and the Taliban, Kabul has to free drug trafficking and abduction, a senior govern- to Afghanistan.” jhwok Afghan News that representatives from a 5,000 Taliban inmates and in return, the militant ment official said on Monday. The ministry wrote, “Atmar expressed his apprecia- number of countries would take part in the two movement has already released 1,000 government At least 3,200 people will attend the Loya Jirga, ac- tion for Indian support and reiterated the commitment conferences. soldiers. cording to presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi, of the Afghan government towards further expanding He said the peace process, a Consultative Loya Jirga According to the National Security Council (NSC), who held a press conference in Kabul on Monday. and strengthening bilateral relations...” and the release of the remaining Taliban prisoners the government has released 317 more Taliban mili- A Taliban spokesman in Qatar, Suhail Shaheen, The two sides agreed that a reduction in violence and would be discussed during the meetings. tants in the past three days, taking the total number recently said that convening the Loya Jirga to the further strengthening of regional and international A grand assembly of tribal elders, government of- to 4,914. (Pajhwok) decide the release of the 400 prisoners meant the consensus on the peace process was vital for its suc- continuation of the war. (TOLO NEWS) cess, the ministry said. (Pajhwok) 2 August 05, 2020 Main Page Universities to Reopen in Afghanistan from We Can Purchase Smuggled Ventilators: Tomorrow, Schools to Remain Closed: Government Embassy KABUL - Afghanistan’s universities would remain KABUL - Thirty-two smuggled to Pakistan, there is no accu- cabinet has decided that closed until September as ventilators to Pakistan have rate information in this regard. universities should reopen the nation’s number con- been sold out and if the Afghan If the foreign ministry orders, from tomorrow (Wednes- firmed coronavirus cases government orders, these de- the embassy will launch more day), the government said continued to climb. vices could be purchased and investigation, and the embassy on Tuesday. On Tuesday, a spokesman the issue investigated, the Af- can search for.” Schools will remain closed for Public Health Ministry ghanistan’s Embassy in Islama- On July 25, the embassy dis- as the cabinet meeting asked said that schools could reo- bad said on Tuesday. patched another letter to the the education ministry to pen gradually starting from Earlier, Pajhwok Afghan News MoFA saying: “The ventilator present a new plan for reo- upper grades, but reopening reported that 32 ventilators Af- issue has been shared with gov- pening schools at next meet- primary ones would be too ghanistan received in aid had ernment officials verbally and ing, Sediq Sediqi, a presi- dangerous. been smuggled to Pakistan at a officially with MoFA in order dential spokesman, said at a The ministry has registered time when patients in the coun- to take further steps for resolu- press conference. 36,787 coronavirus cases try were dying due to lack of tion of the issue but no order Previously, authorities had and 1,288 deaths from it so these devices. was issued to the embassy so announced that schools and far. (1TV NEWS) The Afghanistan’s embassy in far in this regard.” Islamabad wrote to the Minis- The embassy wants the MoFA try of Foreign Affairs on July to provide clear direction re- 19 that “the source” in con- garding future steps in the is- Ministry to Start Hajj Taliban Violated Eid tact with the smugglers had sue. reached out to the embassy and Pajhwok Afghan News shared Evaluation and Preparations Ceasefire 38 Times: MoI according to its information, the issue with the Presidential the smugglers wanted to sell Palace spokesperson and with KABUL - The Ministry of Interi- rior Ministry spokesman Tariq one ventilator against $8,000. the Ministry of Public Health for Umrah Soon or Affairs (MoI) says the Taliban Arian said. “It cannot be confirmed that the through telephone and What- KABUL - Saudi Arabia’s Min- Al-Sharif said that the Hajj pil- violated the ceasefire 38 times Despite that, more than 20 prov- ventilators the smugglers want sapp, but received no response. istry of Hajj and Umrah will grims must spend seven days during the three days of the inces have not witnessed secu- to sell are the same smuggled assess the experience it gained in home quarantine and they truce, killing at least 20 civilians rity incidents during the three ...( More on P4)...(3) in organizing this year’s excep- should not leave their homes and wounding 40 others. days of Eid (July 31 to August 2). tional Hajj within two weeks and during this period. The Ministry The ministry said in a statement “We have registered six inci- will try to benefit from lessons it of Health will follow and check on Monday that the Taliban vio- dents of violence of ceasefire in Iran’s Power Export to learned. up on them in accordance with lations included terrorist attacks, Helmand in three days of Eid,” Speaking to Okaz/Saudi Ga- its health protocols. offensive attacks and mine ex- Helmand governor Yasin Khan Afghanistan Resumed zette, Dr. Hussein Al-Sharif, He said the pilgrims assembled plosions that were conducted in said. deputy minister of Hajj and Um- at their accommodation in Mak- 10 provinces. The Afghan government on after Short Pause rah for Hajj affairs, said that the kah after the completion of pil- The Taliban has not commented Monday stressed the need for a TEHRAN - The Iranian Energy In relevant remarks in last Sep- ministry will soon start prepa- grimage on Sunday and they on the data. continuation of the ceasefire and Ministry said the country has tember, Iran’s Energy Minister rations related to the upcoming would then be taken to the air- The Interior Ministry’s informa- said the Taliban is insisting on resumed electricity exports to Reza Ardakanian said that Tehran Umrah season. port for those wishing to travel tion indicates that the Taliban war and that they do not want neighboring Afghanistan as the and Kabul have recently finalized He said the ministry will start by air. As for those who will conducted 19 blasts, 15 shellings, ceasefire. problem for transmission lines an agreement which would lead evaluating lessons learned from leave for their cities by road, the two ambush attacks on security “We have always wanted cease- has been removed. to the formation of a joint coop- the unprecedented pilgrimage, ministry is providing transpor- forces, killing three people and fire… For years, ceasefire has Spokesman of the Ministry Mo- eration committee intended to which witnessed high-quality tation facilities to them to send abducting six others. been a key issue for us in any stafa Rajabi Mashhadi said on speed up implementation of joint health and organizational pro- them home and would monitor “This is against the commit- attempt for peace, but, unfortu- Monday that the brief halt to projects, particularly in the field of cedures amid coronavirus pan- their health conditions ...( More ments that the Taliban often nately, the Taliban has always electricity supply to Afghanistan electricity. demic situation. on P4)...(4) make to reduce violence,” Inte- insisted ...( More on P4)...(5) had occurred earlier in the day be- “With the establishment of a cause of an incident inside Afghan joint cooperation committee, im- territory. plementation of the agreements Govt Reacts to Pro-Taliban 50-70 Percent of Police “Now the network linking the inked between the two countries two countries is connected and will be accelerated,” Ardakanian Movements in Iran, Turkey Positions in Four Afghan Provinces there is now specific problem,” said, pointing to an agreement KABUL - The Afghan govern- Afghan government and the Mashhadi said. reached between Iran and Af- ment on Monday reacted to people of Afghanistan are sup- Are Ghost Soldiers: SIGAR Iran’s supply of electricity to Af- ghanistan in the field of generat- images from Turkey and Iran porting should be supported in KABUL - Between 50 and 70 per- Zabul, Helmand and Uruzgan. ghanistan was disrupted early in ing and transmitting electricity. showing pro-Taliban Afghans practice and they should prevent cent of police positions in four The Interior Ministry declined to the morning on Monday after the “Setting up joint working group holding flags of the group. moves that could affect this pro- Afghan provinces are not ac- make comment. transmission lines were shot with was agreed by Afghanistan presi- The government said that such cess,” said Gran Hewad, spokes- tive, valid personnel, but ghost The term “ghost soldiers” refers a bullet between cities of Herat dent and now, we are waiting for pro-Taliban propaganda should man for the Ministry of Foreign soldiers, according to a new US to the problematic practice of and Islam Qala, near the Iranian the establishment of the commit- be stopped by these countries as Affairs. watchdog report has said. fabricating (and usually inflat- border. tee as soon as possible,” he added. it will harm the peace efforts in Critics said they consider this According to the report by the ing) the number of military and The report cited a local energy of- In this committee, date for organ- the country. interference of the two countries Special Inspector General for security personnel, and has been ficial in Heart as saying that the izing summit of joint economic The photos shared on social me- in Afghanistan’s affairs, as such Afghanistan Reconstruction, the the focus ofmultiple reportsfrom incident had decreased the sup- cooperation commission will be dia showed a group of people in groups should not be allowed to assessment was jointly made by SIGAR over the years. ply of electricity from Iran to the consulted, he said, adding, “Then, Mellat Park in northern Tehran. show pro-Taliban propaganda. Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry A 2019 SIGAR report indicated region up to 50%. necessary measures will be taken A similar move was seen in Is- “It is a clear interference in Af- and the National Directorate of that the Afghan National De- The province of Herat receives a for holding the summit.” tanbul, Turkey. ghanistan’s affairs. We have al- Security. The provinces cited fense and Security Forces per- bulk of its household electricity Elsewhere in his remarks, Arda- “The peace process that the ways ...( More on P4)...(7) in the report were Kandahar, sonnel ...( More on P4)...(8) from Iran and Turkmenistan. kanian ...( More on P4)...(6) Outlook Horoscope Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Aug 5, 2020 - The emotional swings that Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) you could feel today might put a damper Aug 5, 2020 - Be passionate about the thing Aug 5, 2020 - You’re in a unique position Aug 5, 2020 - You may feel a need to add on your fantasy world, Aries. Remem- you love the most, Cancer. Instead of trying to understand all sides of the issues, Libra. some fantasy to your daily routine today, ber that it’s up to you to nurture these to eat every single thing at the buffet table, While this is apt to give you a tremendous Capricorn. Do you have someone in mind dreams. Try not to let the emotional tides just pick one or two items that you like the advantage over those who still have their you’d like Cupid’s arrow to strike? Well, of the day affect your long-range strategy best and eat them with great enjoyment. Feel heads stuck in the sand, this knowledge don’t rely on a cherub to do your work for you. Get out for realizing your most treasured visions. Spend time free to take some for later. Don’t let anyone talk you into a also gives you a greater responsibility to others. You in- and do some target practice of your own so you’ll be by yourself if that makes you feel better. Don’t give dish that doesn’t appeal to you. You’re the only one who tuitively know what’s best, and now you must find a way prepared when you see the object of your desire across a up. knows what you truly hunger for. to bring others around and help them see it from your crowded room. Keep things light and cheerful. perspective. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aug 5, 2020 - People around you are apt Aug 5, 2020 - Your psychic sense is apt to Aug 5, 2020 - You may feel like a skipping to be touchy, Taurus, so be careful how Aug 5, 2020 - You may be feeling rather be keen as you fill your mind with fanci- record, Leo. You’ve been scratched and mis- you interact with them. You’ll find that anxious, Scorpio. Perhaps you have a big ful scenarios, Aquarius. These pictures in treated, and now you continue to repeat the they can see beyond any sort of facade date coming up and your mind is buzz- your head aren’t as farfetched as you might same thing over and over until you’ve driven and easily detect dissention within the ing with how to make the best impression. think. Today would be a good day to lis- your point home. This isn’t your doing, so ranks. Be honest about your opinion, re- Remember that the harder you try, the ten to your inner guidance - the aspect of yourself that’s don’t be concerned if you hear protests that gardless of how you think it will be received. This is your further away you’ll push the object of your desire. The keyed into hearing subtle important messages. Not eve- you’re sending others over the edge. This may be the best approach to a certain situation, especially since the most important part of impressing another is having con- ryone can pick up on them. very thing necessary for all of you to advance to the next truth will surface no matter what. fidence. Relax. Try not to get too caught up with yourself. step.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Aug 5, 2020 - While other people may be Aug 5, 2020 - There could be some tough Aug 5, 2020 - This could be one of those Aug 5, 2020 - You may be having a diffi- confused and distressed, you’re actually forces questioning your most cherished days in which you feel like you just can’t cult time getting your opinions across to the one with all the answers, Gemini. In- dreams, Virgo. Be careful about confronting get anything right, Sagittarius. In an ef- others, Pisces. For some, your ideas may deed, you’re best equipped to deal with someone who wants to poke holes in your fort to appease other people, you may think you have seem too self-centered. For others, you the difficult situations that are likely to idealism. You could end up feeling like a punctured to make some adjustments that make you feel uneasy. may come across as insensitive to the situation. Do your arise on a day like this. You have the abil- balloon that’s slowly deflating. Do whatever you can to This uncomfortable feeling could turn into nervous- best to understand what others are telling you. Don’t be ity to see through thick walls that others erect as barri- avoid the aggression at work to bring you down. Don’t ness, restlessness, and eventually anger. Don’t feel like surprised if you don’t receive the loving strokes that you ers. Nothing will stop your penetrating eyes from seeing let others get to you. you need to be the one to make any sacrifices at this feel you deserve. This is a day for you to observe and someone else’s deceit. time. learn.

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In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind The Positive and Negative Role of Ethnicity in Social and Political Development By: Mohammad Zahir Akbari ni network. In Afghanistan, there are the least ethnic tendencies amongst mid- dle educated class of society as they have relative access to wealth, economy raditionally, the word ethnicity refers to minority group affairs and its and awareness but the upper political class and lower uneducated class are racial relationship within a political society. Sociologically, there are two more vulnerable against ethnocentric traps. So, it seems that ethnocentrism August 05, 2020 Tmain definitions about ethnicity: cultural and racial. Based on cultural has largely linked to poverty, injustice and low level of literacy in the coun- definition, ethnicity refers to a group of people who have common cultural try. Therefore, the best way for elimination of ethnocentrism is sustainable and features such as religion, language, customs, race and historic commonalities. balanced economic, cultural and political development. In addition, the ethnic Based on racial definition, ethnicity refers to a group of people whose common groups should be mixed or homogenized as did so in many other countries. characteristics are race, language, religion, customs and historical commonali- Unfortunately, the four main ethnic groups in Afghanistan are separated in Afghanistan’s ties. In any case, ethnicity plays a very significant role in management of so- four sides of the city or country while it is very common in today’s world to cial and political orders. It can be considered as threat or opportunity to social establish marital and social interactions amongst individuals pertain to differ- Dysfunctional and economic development. In third world countries such as Afghanistan, its ent race and culture. threatening aspects are more activated. Many of ethnic divisions or movements Anyway, ethnocentrism can be one of the biggest issues in today’s human so- System Highly are originated from ethnocentrism in third world countries. As a result, these ciety, especially in multi-ethnic society. If we fail to manage the issue, it leaves countries are faced with multiple crises including identity crisis, security crisis, a lot of consequences in the country. The first destructive consequence of eth- Disappointing management crisis, economic crisis, cultural crisis and so on. nocentrism is division and destruction. Those nations which are engaged with he level of disappointment is likely to be on rise with In global level, it is said that almost 37% of domestic conflicts are rooted in this illness they will not only forget meritocracy which leads to constructive completion and progress but also pave the way for domination of foreigners Afghanistan’s political syndrome, economic stagnation, ethnocentrism. More or less, these conflicts have been witnessed, even, in de- in the country. The history shows that the ethnic beseeching supports from the administrative corruption, poverty and unemployment. veloped countries including America, Africa, Asia and Europe. these conflicts T have largely intensified after collapse of emperor systems and emersion of new outsiders paved the ground for their domination, as well. When look at the his- The challenges are increasing on day-to-day basis. With the col- nation-states. As the legacy of emperorship has been divided to small countries, tory of world countries, there were many kings families which begged support lapse of the Taliban regime, Afghan refugees flocked back to from foreigners so as to ensure the political power for their sons and families the country with the hope of peaceful life, democratic system, the feeling of ethnocentrism has been also promoted Instead of nationalism. As a consequence, many of these countries are not only suffer from lack of national but led to severe dependencies of their countries. and prosperous state, but their dreams did not come true. The state, national unity and national authority, but also witness a great historic According to experts, there are several ways to prevent from negative con- greater financial support Afghanistan earned, the poorer it got, downfall as if changed the cradle of science and civilization to cradle of war and sequences of ethnocentrism. The first way which already promoted in many the longer it fought, the more insecure it became, and economic conflicts such as in Afghanistan. So, in order to build a unified nation in these developed country is homogenization and mixture of different ethnic iden- and political challenges mushroomed. countries, there is no better alternative than establishment of pluralistic society. tity groups. In a homogenized society, the black and white can easily choose The level of corruption has never decreased in Afghanistan’s In third world countries, despite having the maximum natural and economic each other as a friend, as a neighbor or as life partner. Thus, the relationships government machinery despite all commitments made to root amongst various ethnic groups are built on the basis of humanitarian criteria, resources, they are not in a proper political and economic condition. These not racial criteria. This method was also used by divine prophets and great out corruption. A large number of government officials, except countries, in spite of having numerous commonalities, they have some cultural philosophers. In fact, the most important criteria which were introduced by for few, focus their attention and energy on earning for their and political differences which made them vulnerable against dividing policies prophets were establishment of friendship on the basis of virtue and meritoc- personal self-interests and nepotism. Not mentioning the Tali- of colonialists. Nevertheless, there are many multi-ethnic countries in the world racy and so they advised people for following the criteria of virtue, not race. ban’s involvement in smuggling mineral resources and narcotic which is based on the power of cultural and racial diversity. The United States, The next method which widely practiced in some of the developed countries drugs, Afghan strongmen are also deeply involved in all types the European Union, china, Australia, Canada, Russia, and India and so on are of corruption, violation of law, and disorder. Worst, a number is pluralistic approach. Based on this method, all races and cultures can peace- some of the important examples which taken their political and economic pow- fully live together with their own particular race and cultural identities. Ac- of officials are not exploiting their power less than the two men- er from diversity, not ethnic monopoly. In many of these countries, the ethnic tioned groups with impunity. cording to experts, Switzerland is one of the ideal examples for multicultural diversity has not only caused social and political challenges but also paved the society. In Switzerland, there is no national language maintaining various cul- With the endorsement of the post-Taliban constitution as well way for social-economic dynamism. tural identities and ethnic difference while they live in peace and unity. as conducting presidential and provincial elections, Afghans In Afghanistan, the ethnocentrism has long history but it has largely intensified Mohammad Zahir Akbari is the permanent writer of the Daily Outlook Af- returned to the country to breathe a sigh of relief, get educa- with emersion of radical groups such as Taliban, Daesh, Al-Qaeda and Haqqa- ghanistan. He can be reached at [email protected] tion without suffering contempt, work for the betterment of the society, and live a peaceful life. However, neither the Taliban’s supporters nor dishonest individuals remained indifferent. The Taliban were reorganized and sent back to the country to play Paradox of Online Pedagogy to Shape Future Human Capital their destructive role, which terrorized the nation and inflicted heavy havoc on Afghanistan’ political and economic systems. By: Megha Jain ary schooling, where the parents now need to equip themselves with the cur- The dishonest individuals within the government capitalized on rent technological-driven advancements in order to remain competent for their the dysfunctional system through their involvement corruption, elieve it or not - COVID-19 pandemic has not only played around, with children to learn and deliver. Smart classes may or may not make a child smart making Afghanistan one of the most corrupt countries on the the immunity of the human body but also with the basic Right to Edu- but have made their parents’ smarter. Incongruously, such classes are wholly surface of earth. cation Act (Article 21-A of Constitution of India). Unfortunately, we are dependent upon uninterrupted and smooth internet connectivity (so as to en- B able live video streaming) for not less than four hours per day (on an average) Social, political and economic problems are deeply interwoven heading towards a transformed novel future that none of us could have ever in the country. It is believed that the Taliban have their hands imagined. It seems that there is an educational sub-divide created between Pre which would require additional expenditure to enable such facility, apart from in glove with Mafia and other criminal networks to pave the and Post COVID teaching-learning frameworks. Where, on one hand, much allocation over and above school fees and incidental expenses. Are we saying ground for the poppy cultivation and smuggling drugs as well heard words like digital, online, e-resources, cloud learning, smart classrooms, that middle-income households have any access to the treasures of Alibaba? as mineral resources. On its part, their criminal allies are likely to MOOCs, Swayam initiatives, e-studios shoulder a bigger responsibility to If not, then who is going to bear the incidence of excessive spending under the current depressed economical conditions with an all time low per capita equip them with arms and human resources. If you have money metamorphose the gen Z (between 1995 – 2012) and gen Alpha (2013 – 2025), incomes and growth levels. and power, you can easily infiltrate the government. If you bribe but at the same time the central questions that arise are – 1) What is our pre- paredness to go live on these platforms? 2) Are these adequate and secure to ca- Cost modalities of available Resources and Infrastructure: It is quite unfortunate the corrupt officials, you can evade taxes, make fake documents, ter to different sections of the society at large? 3) Are we capable to implement that premium benefit come at premium pricing, which means that in order to and even commit crime with impunity. Therefore, the cycle of and adopt the dynamics of these rapid changes? 4) Do we have sufficient cost- establish hassle-free pedagogy framework, there is a dire need of premium e- corruption never stops and the crisis increases on daily basis. benefit working mechanism with the available resources and infrastructure? platforms which could be made available for free only in initial months but cer- The question arises that what about the effect of the constitution 5) Are these equally feasible from the future generations’ point of view? Let’s tainly not forever. Hence, these virtual paid versions/ subscription-based mod- and law? make an attempt to find answers to above in greater details. ules/ e-studios set-up for varsities, schools, and other professional academic The answer is simple, if you are poor, you have to abide by law Preparedness to go live on virtual platforms: During the phase of COVID-19, all institutions shall disturb the complete cost economies of not just the institutes or else you will suffer unjust sentences and punishments. That is the academic institutions are struggling today with almost no options available but also the ultimate user (future human capital). Wherefrom such funding to say, law is easily implemented on the poor and have-nots but except the virtual platforms to continue the teaching-learning process. Since and infrastructure (to set-up) would come to make it an effective teaching- the rich and strongmen commit crime with impunity. The large- the corona pandemic outbreak, we all are well versed with the fact that none of learning experience? We strongly feel that there could not be any direct answer scale corruption is committed by high-ranking officials includ- the academic institutions are going to be functional like earlier times any soon to this question. The situation remains even grim for marginalized households ing municipals and ministers. (WEF, Apr 2020). Undoubtedly, the things are already delayed way beyond, who barely could afford daily meals and are still struggling with the dilemma With many national and international reports about killings, of course, at the cost of shaping future human capital. Just to quote; the cur- of choosing between lives vs livelihood under Covid-19 situation. I remember crime, and corruption, everything is being desensitized and of- rent academic sessions (to begin from July every year in normal circumstances) that we all were eagerly waiting for our ‘Acche Din’ at the beginning of the ficials show less attention to those challenges. In other words, are delayed for the colleges (to begin from 1st August), new admissions are Year 2020 but never idealized such dreadful turnaround of the situation where although the media demonstrate the challenges and corruption stuck due to several uncertainties of unknown procedures. The story doesn’t even the future generations of nations might not witness any such ‘Acche Din’. rate to the public, they fall on the deaf ear of the government. complete here due to even cumbersome and herculean tasks now required for Readiness of Gen-Next (Human Capital): As far as the usage of technological tools is concerned, current generation outperform the resource person but at Which of the challenges, which were rampant about two decades the primary and secondary education for the kids with gadgets like tabs and the same time it has equal chances of getting misused. Already, there is a much ago, have decreased so far? Corruption? Killings? Smuggling of similar devices to be additionally hitting the pockets of guardians. The impor- hue and cry among the students’ fraternity regarding the conduct of the exami- mineral resources? Cultivation of narcotic drug? Violence and tant point that remains unaddressed in the entire scenario is for the Indian rural population (65.97% in 2018, as per the World Bank 2020 estimates) who neither nation. This time the same has been scrapped by MHRD but what about the militancy? Injustice? The answer for each question is a big zero. have any access to cope up nor have the resources to meet the preliminary time to come. Virtual platforms are not foolproof. Moreover, Gen Z is far more There seems to be very little achievement or no achievement requirements of these platforms. It is quite ironical that the teachers themselves superior to find out their ways and means to find an easy way to score excel- in resolving the aforementioned problems. With this in mind, now, need to learn as students first, before teaching ‘gen-next’ who may be bet- lent by existing loopholes in the virtual setup. If students are ready, so shall the Afghan youths sought refuge to other countries and the brain- ter equipped than the teachers in the current scenario. teachers. The assessments and evaluations must be drafted in virtual modus- drain increased tremendously. Similarly, the poverty rate sky- Adequacy and Security of virtual platforms for society at large: Different teach- operandi even more carefully so that students shall not have any chance of rocketed, and corruption continued unabated. Violence and ers are using different tools to reach out to students. The problem is that no escaping or misusing the e-platform set-ups. Also, it is going to be far more militancy still take heavy toll on soldiers and civilians and life single tool (platform) is yet able to provide a one-stop solution to the teachers difficult to spot and differentiate extraordinary brains from rest among all. Of remains extremely cheap. One’s life, property, and jobs are not for extending the live classroom experience, assessments, evaluations, lab ex- course, the students at the graduate and post-graduate levels are ready for the guaranteed at all and everything is unstable. The political and periments, extra-curricular activities, material handling and attendance mark- current intellectual reform, which is going to be the first time for the teachers economic systems remain dysfunctional. ing. This is further aggravating the entire problem due to shifting to virtual for sure. Considering the above-mentioned issues, the level of public dis- platforms, adding only to chaos and confusion. Do we really want to get the To summarize, India and other emerging nations already has been criticized appointment is also high. The gap between state and nation has physical classrooms substituted by virtual ones when even the physical ones massively on the global platform that the professionals and graduates from In- widened since people lost their trust in the government officials. used to remain insufficient? And certainly, these electronic mediums are al- dian academic institutes are found less to meet the global benchmarks due to Afghan leaders failed to fulfill their mouth-watering commit- ways found deficient on important lifestyle-based connotations that are instru- their conservative teaching-learning pedagogy that stresses more on theoretical ments. Tensions between and within Afghan political leaders mental to the entire teaching-learning process. Virtual presence is essentially an style over practical real-world experience (India Today, Mar 2019). The current shift to virtual/ online pedagogy further going to impact the entire scenario continue unabated. e-presence but may not ensure mind-body presence. Hence, the adequacy of adversely due to India and other emerging nations still being in the nascent I am not going to deny the long-lasting effect of war on Afghani- e-platforms to develop effective and efficient human manpower is a big ques- stage to shift from theoretical driven methodologies to practical corporate reali- stan, but if the country had more honest leaders and officials and tion to be addressed. Also, in the wake of the follow-the-herd approach, most of the teachers are found to opt live video conferencing platforms like Zoom ties. So, the entire focus of the new virtual-friendly curriculum (post-COVID) more functional system, we bulk of the challenges could have towards the end of the session in the month of April 2020. The same was lately should be to uplift the quality of education in terms of practical proficiency so been resolved especially as billions of dollars poured in after the announced ‘privacy disaster’ and ‘fundamentally corrupt’ by none other than as to make the future human capital globally productive and hence, employ- collapse of the Taliban regime. But the large amount of money Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) itself under breach of Cyber Security (PIB, able. At the same time, COVID crisis will indeed endow our teachers to teach has been pocketed by high-ranking as well as low-ranking of- GOI, Apr 2020). So, shall we still remain sure to use such platforms in future to virtually on these platforms. The entire syllabi of universities including the ficials. It is hoped that the government pay serious attention to conduct regular classes using one of such mediums? If not, then what – needs postgraduate level and the style of examination conduct needs to be revisited the ongoing challenges and root out corruption, poverty, unem- to be pondered more vigilantly. in consultation with respective think-tanks in order to have the least depen- ployment, and insecurity or at least one of them. Capability to implement and Adopt rapid changes: In a country like India dence on the pre-COVID scenario. Needless to mention, the earlier New Edu- and other SAARC nations, where access and speed of the internet at outskirts cation Policy needs to be reconsidered keeping in view the COVID changes to always poses a greater concern; virtual reality to teach could only remain in make the distant dream of online pedagogy a reality. dreams. Just to mention, as per one of the studies, only 8 percent of homes have Megha Jain is Assistant Professor and Senior Research Scholar, DRC/FMS, a computer with required internet bandwidth, too poor to cross any milestone University of Delhi - Officer, DSP Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. & Aspiring (Scroll.in, May 2020). The problem is more prominent at primary and second- Researcher, UP

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The views and opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authers and do not reflect the views or opinions of the Daily Outlook Afghanistan. December 19, 2019 4 August 05, 2020 ICE Removes Honduran Man Wanted Hindus in India Set to Build Temple in Home Country for Murder at Razed Mosque Site WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Cus- “ICE is committed to removing fugitive aliens LUCKNOW, India — As Hindus prepare to cele- acres (2 hectares) of land to build a new mosque at toms Enforcement on Friday removed a Hon- charged with crimes in their home countries brate the groundbreaking of a long-awaited temple a nearby site. But the ruling disappointed Muslims, duran national who was illegally present in so they may face justice,” said Acting Wash- at a disputed ground in northern India, Muslims say who comprise around 14% of Hindu-majority In- the U.S. and wanted in Honduras for murder. ington Field Office Director Lyle Boelens. “We they have no firm plans yet to build a new mosque dia’s 1.3 billion people. Officers with ICE’s Enforcement and Remov- are grateful to our law enforcement partners at an alternative site they were granted to replace On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will al Operations removed 28-year-old Saudiel at home and abroad for their assistance in our the one torn down by Hindu hard-liner’s decades lay five silver bricks as the temple foundation amid Doblado Carias to Honduras, according to a shared public safety mission.” (Fox News) ago. Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony fol- the chanting of Hindu religious hymns. Houses and press release from ICE. Once in Honduras, lows a ruling by India’s Supreme Court last Novem- other buildings close to the temple site in the city of Carias was handed over to Honduran author- ber favoring the building of a Hindu temple on the Ayodhya are being painted yellow to recreate the ities. disputed site in Uttar Pradesh state. Hindus believe look when the Hindu god Ram ruled there for thou- Officers from ERO’s Washington, D.C. office their god Ram was born at the site and claim that the sands of years, according to the Hindu epic Rama- arrested Doblado at his home near Charlot- Muslim Emperor Babur built a mosque on top of a yana. (AP News) tesville, Va., in March. temple there. Doblado entered the U.S. through Texas in The 16th century Babri Masjid mosque was de- 2013. An immigration judge ordered his re- stroyed by Hindu hard-liners in December 1992, moval on April 15, 2015, after he failed to ap- sparking massive Hindu-Muslim violence that left pear for his immigration hearing. In Septem- some 2,000 people dead. The Supreme Court’s ver- ber of that year, the Honduran government dict paved the way for the building of a temple in issued a warrant arrest for Doblado, charging place of the demolished mosque. him with murder. The court also ordered that Muslims be given 5 Where’s Juan Carlos? Spain Mulls India’s Residency Law in Kashmir Former Monarch’s Future Amplifies Demographic Fears MADRID — Speculation over the whereabouts ribbean country, but only temporarily. SRINAGAR, India — For almost a century, no outsider settler colonialism aimed at engineering a demographic of former monarch Juan Carlos gripped Spain on But El Confidencial newspaper reported that Juan was allowed to buy land and property in Indian-con- change in India’s only Muslim-majority region. Tuesday, a day after the man who served as king for Carlos could still be in Portugal, where he spent part trolled Kashmir. Amid growing fears, experts are likening the new ar- almost four decades announced he was leaving the of his childhood, or in France or Italy, where he has That changed Aug. 5 last year when India’s Hindu na- rangement to the West Bank or Tibet, with settlers — country for an unspecified destination amid a grow- family and friends. tionalist government led by Prime Minister Narendra armed or civilian — living in guarded compounds ing financial scandal. He assumed the throne in November 1975 as King Modi stripped the Himalayan state’s semi-autonomous among disenfranchised locals. They say the changes In a letter published on the royal family’s website on Juan Carlos I, and is credited with helping Spain powers and downgraded it to a federally governed ter- will reduce the region to a colony. (AP News) Monday, Juan Carlos told his son King Felipe VI he peacefully restore democracy after the death of ritory. It also annulled the long-held hereditary special was moving outside Spain due to the “public reper- dictator Francisco Franco that year. But marred by rights its natives had over the disputed region’s land cussions of certain episodes of my past private life.” scandals in the later years of his reign, Juan Carlos ownership and jobs. Juan Carlos is the target of official investigations in in 2014 abdicated in favor of his son Felipe, losing Since then, India has brought in a slew of changes Spain and Switzerland, which are looking into pos- the immunity from prosecution the Spanish Consti- through new laws. They are often drafted by bureau- sible financial wrongdoing. tution grants to the head of state. crats without any democratic bearings and much to the His bombshell announcement took most Spaniards Spain’s king is the head of state, which is a mostly resentment and anger of the region’s people, many of by surprise. Neither the royal family nor the govern- ceremonial role. Executive power lies with the elect- whom want independence from India or unification ment disclosed where the 82-year-old former king ed parliamentary government. with Pakistan. was going. The companion, Corinna Larsen, is a Danish-Ger- A year later, things are swiftly changing on the ground. Daily newspaper ABC reported Tuesday that Juan man businesswoman long linked by Spanish media Under a new law, authorities have begun issuing “do- Carlos left Spain on Sunday and flew via Porto, in to the former king. Spanish prosecutors have asked micile certificates” to Indians and non-residents, en- neighboring Portugal, to the Dominican Republic. her to provide testimony in the case in September in titling them to residency rights and government jobs. The daily La Vanguardia also said he was in the Ca- Madrid. (AP News) Many Kashmiris view the move as the beginning of

(1) Ghani and ... (6) Iran’s Power ... instructions, he said. the presidential election in Belarus. without police escorts. (RT) There was no immediate reaction Local authorities said also that some Agreement in its entirety leading pointed to the agreement inked be- (15) Venezuela ... from Moscow, which has in the past 170 fighters are still in Belarus. to Intra-Afghan Negotiations at the tween Iran and Afghanistan for re- dismissed Lukashenko’s criticism of “Intelligence shows that up to 200 Coche administrator Rivera said earliest.” pairing Afghan’s electricity trans- it as emotional (Reuters) [fighters] are in [Belarusian] terri- in the last few weeks they car- “Referring to the various institu- formers and turbines and added, tory now. A search is underway. It’s ried out 4,500 rapid antibody tests tional mechanisms between the “Necessary measures have been (11) Criminal ... like looking for a needle in a hay- there, with only one positive result. two countries, Prime Minister Im- taken in this respect.” (FNA) vestigation, comments on this topic stack,” Belarusian Security Council “We’re working so that they don’t ran Khan highlighted the impor- (7) Govt Reacts ... are still premature,” the head of the State Secretary Andrei Ravkov said shut the market,” he said. (Reuters) tance of working together to further press service for the Main Director- said that they do not want Afghani- on July 30. (Interfax) (16) Mexican ... strengthen bilateral relations and ate of the Internal Affairs Ministry stan to have an identity and a cen- said Pakistan looks forward to the for Sverdlovsk Region, Valery Gore- (13) North Korea ... she fell trying to climb the border tral government and have always next Session of Afghanistan-Paki- lykh, told Interfax. tion of an experimental light water wall near El Paso, Texas. been in favor of weakening the gov- stan Action Plan for Peace and Soli- As previously reported, Voevodin, Girón Luna was believed to be eight ernment,” said Abdul Sattar Hu- reactor,” the report states, adding darity (APAPPS) at the earliest,” months pregnant when she fell. Her saini, an MP. who had headed the company since that another member state conclud- the statement added. (KHAAMA baby was unable to be saved. (Fox Some Iranian media reported that 2009, left his post ahead of schedule ed the country “is continuing pro- PRESS) News) the person who first broke the news in early May. Prior to this, in mid- duction of nuclear weapons.” (2) Andarabi Claims ... about the pro-Taliban gathering in April, the corporation announced a The report is not the first to claim (17) South Korea ... change in its output program ow- that Pyongyang had successfully Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar Mellat Park has been arrested by the weather officials said was the lon- ing to Covid-19, thereby reducing miniaturized a nuclear weapon, province. IS has its headquarters in Iranian government. gest such stretch since 2013, on plans for the production of commer- however, with a leaked 2017 US in- the province. “Every war has its military and pro- public sector emergency workers al- cial titanium products in 2020 from telligence report also stating that Orakzai was suspected of being in- paganda supporters. Such photos ready battling the coronavirus pan- 39,000 tonnes to 26,500 tonnes, and North Korea had the capability to volved in several deadly attacks are taken to provoke people’s feel- demic. ings,” said Tariq Farhadi, a former titanium sponge from 44,000 tonnes produce warheads small enough against both military and civilian He urged “all-out efforts to prevent presidential adviser. to 35,000 tonnes. The company has to fit inside a missile, which it said targets in Afghanistan. (ATN) further loss of life”, such as action Iran’s embassy in Kabul said the appointed new senior managers and would theoretically allow it to reach to avert landslides and evacuate (3) We Can ... gathering in Mellat Park was “ille- specialists in crisis management to targets on the US mainland. (RT) people, even in cases of little appar- MoFA Spokesperson Geran Hewad gal” and conducted by Afghan citi- its management structure. (14) 12yo Girl ... ent danger.(Reuters) said the foreign ministry would zens. VSMPO-Avisma is the main sup- share information if Pajhwok could The issue is under investigation, the plier of titanium for many compa- they might have. “I cannot confirm (18) UN Says ... any such reports, but want to un- share with them the official letter embassy said. (TOLO NEWS) nies in the global aerospace indus- millions of young people, and on derline that we are in great need of from Islamabad embassy. But be- (8) 50-70 Percent ... try, including Boeing, Airbus, and the development prospects of coun- witnesses and observations,” local sides sharing the letter, the MoFA Embraer. Deputy Chairman of the tries for decades to come.” strength had declined by 10 percent police chief Carolina Paasikivi told did not provide more information. board of directors of the company, Guterres called for the reopening of over the previous year after a new the TT newswire. (Pajhwok) Mikhail Shelkov, is the beneficiary schools once the local transmission systempurged 42,000 non-existent of 65.27% of the shares of VSMPO- The shooting has ignited a firestorm (4) Ministry to ... soldiers from the rolls. of the virus is under control. (Fox Avisma, and the state corporation of controversy across Sweden, News) and safety while ensuring their com- But according to the latest SIGAR Rostec owns 25% plus one share. drawing criticisms of the govern- pliance with the quarantine rules. report, the Combined Security (Interfax) ment from the public and opposi- (19) Industrial ... Al-Sharif praised the services, ar- Transition Command-Afghanistan’s tion MPs, among others, who insist- needed to put out the blaze. new integrated electronic system — (12) Belarusian ... rangements, and organization for ed authorities take more aggressive In June, a gas storage facility locat- theAfghan Personnel and Pay Sys- ties, Gavrusik said. “It shouldn’t be this year’s Hajj season that enabled action to tackle crime. ed near the capital was damaged by tem, or APPS — revealed that the forgotten that receiving a call-up the pilgrims to perform their rituals “Enough is enough!” tweeted Adam an explosion. Earlier that month, a gap between the ANDSF’s true end notice doesn’t necessarily mean be- in ease and comfort. (Pajhwok) Marttinen, the legal policy spokes- large blast at the Natanz nuclear site strength and previously recorded ing called up for training. Updating (5) Taliban Violated ... man for the Sweden Democrats, reportedly caused significant dam- levels was actually closer to 58,478 the documents and personal data of casting blame on the government age. on violence,” said Presidential fewer personnel. (1TV NEWS) reservists and drawing up mobili- for failing to prevent the tragic The incidents, some of which have spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said. zation orders is what military com- (9) China Will ... shooting while calling for a “war” yet to be fully explained, have led A day after the ceasefire on Mon- missariats do routinely,” she said. has threatened to ban TikTok in the on organized crime. to theories that saboteurs, possibly day, August 3, a mortar round hit A number of Telegram channels US on national security grounds by Amid the surge in gang violence, Israeli, may be involved. Tehran a house in Bala Murghab district, said on Monday that military com- September 15, whether or not a deal dozens of so-called “no-go zones” has not publicly backed such spec- Badghis province, killing three peo- missariats in the Vitebsk region with Microsoft is reached. have emerged in some neighbor- ulation, while Tel Aviv has issued ple – two children and a woman- were sending call-up notices to re- TikTok has as many as one billion carefully worded statements which -and wounding five others, includ- servists ordering them to gather for hoods – dubbed “vulnerable areas” worldwide users, who make quirky neither confirm nor deny involve- ing four children, according to local training. Those who have received by police – where crime and pov- 60-second videos with its smart- ment. (RT) officials. No group has claimed re- such notices are supposed to show erty rates soar and law enforcers phone app. (Aljazeera) sponsibility for the shelling. up at assembly stations on August struggle to maintain an effective (20) Army Chief ... On the first day of Eid, on July 31, (10) President ... 10, i.e., the day after the presiden- presence. While Swedish authori- Lahore in which the participants an explosion in the city of Herat no plans to try to influence Belaru- tial election, which is scheduled for ties have repeatedly pushed back on gave “multifarious suggestions” to wounded at least 14 people. sian domestic politics. August 9. the “no-go” label, arguing officers Gen Bajwa and “thanked him for Taliban denied they violated the In a fiery speech to the nation on Thirty-three Russian citizens were are not actually barred from enter- the candid discussion”. It was at- ceasefire and said they prevented Tuesday, Lukashenko called those detained near Minsk on July 29. ing the areas, emergency workers tended by Gen (r) Raheel Sharif, the supply of aid to surrounded assertions “a lie” and said the de- The Belarusian authorities said they have complained of a lack of secu- Gen (r) Jehangir Karamat, Gen (r) government forces and the es- tained men had confessed to every- are members of the Wagner private rity for personnel in such neighbor- Ahsan Saleem Hayat, Gen (r) Tariq tablishment of new checkpoints. thing. They had been given orders military company suspected of in- hoods, pointing to the fact that first- Majid and Gen (r) Rashid Mahmood (TOLO NEWS) to enter Belarus and await further tending to incite mass unrest during responders often can’t do their jobs among others. (Pakistan Today) 5 August 05, 2020 International

BEIJING - China will not accept the United States’ “theft” of a Neighbor News Chinese technology company,

state media said, adding that Bei- jing has ways to retaliate against Industrial Area Near Washington’s pressure on Chi- nese-owned app, TikTok. Tehran Goes Up in The Trump administration’s pres- Flames as Iran Suffers suring of ByteDance, TikTok’s String of Mysterious parent company in China, to sell its US operations to Microsoft or Fires & Explosions risk closure amounts to a “smash TEHRAN - Firefight- lows of smoke fill the and grab”, the state-run China ers are battling a blaze air. Daily newspaper wrote in an edi- that tore through sev- Firefighters are still torial on Tuesday. eral industrial build- working to contain the While Beijing will likely be “cau- ings outside Tehran. blaze. A fire depart- tious” in imposing equivalent Iran has seen numerous ment official told Ira- restrictions on US companies in fires and explosions in nian state TV that they China, it has “plenty of ways” to recent weeks, fueling are still trying to deter- retaliate, the paper said. speculation about pos- mine what caused the Microsoft said on Monday it was sible sabotage. inferno. in discussions with ByteDance The fire broke out at an Iran has been hit by a to buy parts of TikTok after US industrial area in Jajrud series of fires and ex- President Donald Trump gave the district in Pardis Coun- plosions over the past companies 45 days to reach a deal. ty, state media said. two months. Last week, China Will Not Accept US ‘Theft’ of Tiktok Trump...(More on P4)...(9) There are no reported six fuel trucks erupted casualties. in flames in the west- Footage published by ern Iranian province of President of Belarus Accuses Criminal Case Opened Against Former Head RT Arabic shows a Kermanshah. Around Russia of Lying, Warns warehouse consumed 100 firefighters were of Revolution Plot of VSMPO-Avisma Mikhail Voevodin - Source by flames, as large bil- ...(More on P4)...(19) YEKATERINBURG - A MINSK - Belarusian demic, the economy criminal case has been Army Chief Discusses President Alexander and human rights. opened against the former Security Issues with Serving, Lukashenko on Tues- Belarus detained the general director of PJSC day accused Russia of Russian contractors VSMPO-Avisma Corpora- Retired Military Officials lying about the pres- last week and opened a tion, Mikhail Voevodin, LAHORE - Chief of matters, [the] security ence of Russian securi- criminal case into them, who headed the corpora- Army Staff (COAS) situation in the region, ty contractors in Belar- saying it suspected “the tion for more than 10 years, Gen Qamar Javed Ba- measures to optimise us and said unnamed preparation of terrorist a source close to VSMPO- jwa Tuesday discussed dividends of peace and forces were trying to acts”. It suggested the Avisma told Interfax. security and other pro- stability and also the carry out a revolution men may be linked to State corporation Rostec, fessional matters in a challenges and oppor- but would fail. Lukashenko’s political which owns 25% of the meeting with serving tunities”. Lukashenko, in power rivals. VSMPO-Avisma’s shares, and retired military of- The meeting comes a since 1994, is up for Russia, traditionally a has confirmed this fact to ficers including former day before the first an- re-election on Sunday close ally, has said the Interfax. army chiefs, the Inter- niversary of Indian an- and faces his biggest detained men were “A case has indeed been Services Public Rela- nexation of held Kash- challenge in years merely transiting via initiated, though we can- tions (ISPR) said. mir which Pakistan has amid public anger Belarus en route to a tor of VSMPO-Avisma. not comment on the details. ties,” a Rostec represen- have not commented on According to the ISPR announced to observe over his handling of third country and had “In the interest of the This is the prerogative of tative said. However, the opening a criminal case statement, the army as Youm-i-Istehsal the coronavirus pan- ...(More on P4)...(10) in the investigating authori- law enforcement agencies against the former direc- ...(More on P4)...(11) chief “had an interac- (Day of Exploitation). tive session on [wide- The meeting took place ranging] issues in- at Corps Headquarters, Belarusian Defense Ministry Announces North Korea Has ‘Probably’ cluding professional ...(More on P4)...(20) Training Camp for Reservists in Vitebsk Developed Miniaturized Nukes to Fit Ballistic Missiles, Uzbekistan to Bolster Region Starting August 11 ‘Confidential’ UN Report Says Independence of MINSK - The Belarusian regularly called up for PYONGYANG - Pyong- fied countries had as- National Statistics Defense Ministry has con- training camps of differ- yang has highly likely sessed that Pyongyang firmed its plans to start a ent durations at different TASHKENT - Uzbeki- the independence of developed nuclear war- “probably developed training camp for reserv- times of the year. In par- stan will implement the State Committee heads capable of fitting ists in the Vitebsk region, ticular, such training is miniaturised nuclear a national strategy to on Statistics from all which borders Russia, on to be held in August. It ballistic missiles in its devices to fit into the improve the indepen- state organizations, August 11, pointing out will begin in the Vitebsk arsenal, and is making warheads of its ballistic dence of the country and its regional de- that such camps are held region on August 11,” De- other progress in its missiles.” statistics system, a partments from the regularly and are always fense Ministry press sec- weapons program, ac- “The Democratic Peo- presidential decree local government planned in advance. retary Natalya Gavrusik cording to a report sub- ple’s Republic of Korea said Tuesday. bodies. “The training of military said when asked by Inter- mitted to the UN Secu- is continuing its nucle- The document signed Since Mirziyoyev reservists during military fax to comment on posts rity Council. ar program, including by President Shavkat took office in 2016, camps is a process that on Telegram channels The “confidential” UN the production of high- Mirziyoyev prioritizes Uzbekistan has taken the Armed Forces have saying that numerous re- call-up notices. servists’ documents as report, obtained by Re- ly enriched uranium the measures to imple- a series of measures conducted without inter- servists across the coun- Military commissariats part of their routine du... uters on Monday, notes and construc...(More ment the strategy be- to promote economic ruption. Reservists are try have been receiving are also updating re- (More on P4)...(12) that several unidenti- on P4)...(13) tween 2020 and 2025, reforms, including which was developed liberalizing its for- jointly with the World eign exchange market, 12yo Girl Killed Venezuela Produce Market Is at Center Mexican National Dies Bank, according to the reducing taxes and by Stray Bullet in of Caracas COVID-19 Outbreak After Apparent Fall from decree published by offering preferential Gang War Near Arizona Border Wall the state media. treatment to foreign CARACAS - Venezuela The decree says that investment. (Xinhua) Stockholm, Leaving capital Caracas’ largest MEXICO CITY - A 33-year-old Mexican man the country’s statis- Sweden ‘Shocked produce market is at died in American custody on Saturday about tical bodies will be & Dismayed’ the center of a worsen- a week after falling from the U.S.-Mexico transformed into a ing COVID-19 outbreak, border wall, authorities said. professional indepen- STOCKHOLM - A drive-by but cash-strapped mer- The man was found injured in an open field dent service aimed at shooting near the Swedish chants refuse to stop near Yuma, Arizona by agents from the generating high-qual- capital has left a 12-year-old hawking food there for U.S. Customs and Border Protection on July ity and reliable in- girl dead, stoking shock and the city’s 5 million resi- 26, the agency said. He told agents he had formation, increasing outrage as the government dents, many of whom plunged from the wall. the transparency and once again vows to step up are starving. Emergency responders immediately ren- openness of statistical policing and impose harsher Three days a week - dered first aid before transporting him to information. sentences to stop a wave of down from six before the Yuma Regional Medical Center. He died The decree establishes gang violence. pandemic - some 10,000 there 6 days later, CBP announced Sunday. The young girl, who has not people, including retail- “We would like to express our condolences Tajikistan Resumes Regular been identified by authori- ers and consumers, pack to his family,” read a statement from CBP. ties, was shot early on Sunday into the state-run Coche Authorities did not disclose his identity. Flights with UAE morning near a McDonalds in Wholesale Market. The In March, a 19-year-old pregnant Guatema- DUSHANBE - The reg- Foreign nationals a suburb south of Stockholm, produce is trucked out lan woman, Mirian Stephany Girón Luna, ular Dushanbe-Dubai- should have docu- later dying in hospital from to the city’s supermar- there each month. from overloading Ven- also died after...(More on P4)...(16) Dushanbe flight was ments allowing en- her injuries. The victim is not kets, providing a lifeline But the open-air bazaar, ezuela’s dilapidated resumed, Asia-Plus try or transit through believed to have been the in- amid Venezuela’s six- where people pay little health system. So far UN Says 1 Billion Students reported. UAE, including health tended target in the shooting, year economic crisis. heed to social distanc- authorities have con- The FlyDubai will op- insurance and declara- but was hit by a “stray bullet” “Caracas depends on ing though most wear firmed 20,206 cases and Affected by Closures, erate its flight from tion of health status. fired at two men said to be tied this market,” its admin- masks, upsets President 174 deaths, though the Largest Amount in History Dubai to Dushanbe on Upon arrival in Tajiki- to a criminal gang, according istrator Walter Rivera Nicolas Maduro’s gov- opposition and medical August 4. Somon Air stan from the UAE, all to local press reports. said in an interview, ernment’s efforts to stop NGOs warn that testing The United Nations chief says the coronavi- will operate the first foreign nationals (ex- Justice Minister Morgan Jo- adding that about 17,000 an accelerating number is insufficient. rus pandemic has led to the largest disruption flight to UAE since on cept for diplomats and hansson has dubbed the in- tonnes of goods are sold of coronavirus cases ...(More on P4)...(15) of education in history, with schools closed in August 6. workers of interna- cident a “heinous atrocity,” more than 160 countries in mid-July affecting FlyDubai resumed tional organizations) saying he was “dismayed and more than 1 billion students. flights to Dushanbe and Tajik citizens will shocked” to hear of the shoot- South Korea Floods, Landslides Kill 14 In addition, Secretary-General Antonio since July 21 and to- be tested for coronavi- ing while vowing to mobilize SEOUL - Fourteen people were killed were found dead on Monday after a Guterres said Tuesday that at least 40 million day’s flight will be rus and will remain in “more police” to prevent simi- and more than 1,000 people forced landslide hit vacation cottages in Ga- children worldwide have missed out on edu- third already. The quarantine zone until lar tragedies in the future and from their homes as 42 consecutive pyeong country, northeast of Seoul. cation “in their critical pre-school year.” company operated 3 obtaining test results. impose “harsher sentences” days of rain - South Korea’s longest They were a woman believed to be As a result, he warned that the world faces flights a week before (AKI Press) on criminals. monsoon in seven years - triggered 65, her 36-year-old daughter and her “a generational catastrophe that could waste the pandemic, Du- While the murder has been re- floods and landslides, authorities three-year-old grandson, a Gapyeong untold human potential, undermine decades shanbe Airport press ported as a gang-involved ho- said on Tuesday. police official said. of progress, and exacerbate entrenched in- secretary Jamila Hu- micide, local authorities cau- Heavy rain, which has also battered The New Zealand foreign ministry equalities.” seinova told Asia-Plus. tioned that they had not yet China, Thailand, Myanmar and India said it was aware of the deaths and “We are at a defining moment for the world’s “There is no informa- determined the exact circum- in recent days, inundated farmland was providing consular assistance. It children and young people,” Guterres said in tion on resumption stances of the shooting, calling and flooded parts of major highways did not elaborate. a video message and a 26-page policy brief- of flights with other on the public to come forward and bridges in the capital, Seoul. President Moon Jae-in expressed con- ing. “The decisions that governments and countries yet,” she with any information or evi- The victims included three New Zea- cern for the impact of 42 days of rain, partners take now will have lasting impact on added. dence...(More on P4)...(14) landers from the same family, who which...(More on P4)...(17) hundreds of...(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 Wednesday August 05, 2020

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Ghani and Pakistan’s PM Publication of Award of Contract by OCB (Single Stage-Tow Envelope)

Project Name: Procurement of Plant Design, Supply,Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Discuss Peace Efforts, Other 220 kV Transmission Line from Ghazni to Sharana, Ref No: NPA/DABS/97/W-2492/OCB.

Issues of Bilateral Interest ADB Grant No. G-0634-AFG: Energy Supply Improvement Investment Program (Tranche 5) KABUL - President Name of ICB: Procurement of Plant - Design, Supply, and Installation, Testing and Mohammad Ashraf Commissioning of 220 kV Transmission Line from Ghazni to Sharana Ghani and Pakistan’s Bid/Contract Reference No: NPA/DABS/97/W-2492/OCB. Prime Minister dis- Procuring Entity: Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan cussed peace efforts and other issues of Scope of the Contract: Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning bilateral interest dur- Duration of Contract: 720 Days ing a telephone con- Evaluation Currency: USD versation. Contract Awarded recommendation: “President of the Islamic Repub- Name: M/s Pan India Infra Project Pvt. Ltd JV Canuck Electrical Engineering Services lic of Afghanistan Address: India. Ashraf Ghani called Evaluated Bid Price (in evaluation currency): USD 9,807,824.68 (Nine million, eight hundred Prime Minister @Im- seven thousand, eight hundred twenty-four, point six eight USD) inclusive all taxes and duties) ranKhanPTI today Contract Price (in evaluation currency): USD 9,807,824.68 and extended felici- tations on the occa- List of bidders who submitted Bids: sion of Eid-ul-Azha,” 1. R.S INFRAPROJECTS PVT.LTD JV KETAN CONSTRACTION LTD (R.S & KETAN The Prime Minister’s Office of fice of Pakistan. “Prime Minister The statement further added JV) Pakistan said in a Twitter post. Imran Khan highlighted Paki- “The Prime Minister expressed The two leaders discussed the stan’s positive contribution to the the hope that the current mo- 2. M/s. Pan India Infra Project PVT LTD and CANUCK ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING latest stage in the Afghan Peace peace process, strongly stressing mentum would be further built SERVICES JV (PIIPL & CEES JV) Process, according to a statement that peace in Afghanistan was of to implement the U.S.-Taliban 3. Zwakman Nabizai construction company and CABCON INDIA private Limited (ZNCC released by Prime Ministers of- paramount importance.” Peace ...( More on P4)...(1) & CABCAN JV) 4. Unitech Power transmission limited & RGM international Group JV (UPTL & RGM JV) 5. ALKE Insaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S & BTE Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S & Hari Alpha Andarabi Claims New Daesh construction and engineering JV (ALKE & BTE & HARI JV) Leader Is a Haqqani Member 6. Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd. (KPTL) KABUL - Masoud Andarabi, the acting minister of Sunday was also the final day of a three-day Eid 7. Transrail Lighting Limited (TLL) interior, said Monday night that Shahab al-Muhajir, ceasefire that had been called by both the Taliban the newly appointed leader of Daesh in Afghani- and the Afghan government. This is to notify that, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat intends to award the contract for stan, was in fact a member of the Haqqani Network. However, the prison siege resulted in the death of Procurement of Plant - Design, Supply, and Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 220 kV Commenting on Twitter, Andarabi said: “Haqqani at least 30 people, including civilians, security force Transmission Line from Ghazni to Sharana, NPA’s Ref No: NPA/DABS/97/W-2492/OCB to and the Taliban carry out their terrorism on a daily members, and prisoners. M/S Pan India Infra Project Pvt. Ltd JV Canuck Electrical Engineering Services at a total basis across Afg and when their terrorist activities In addition, prisoners escaped during the chaos but does not suit them politically they rebrand it under security forces said they rounded hundreds of them amount of USD 9,807,824.68 (Nine million, eight hundred seven thousand, eight hundred ISKP (Daesh Afghanistan).” up. twenty-four, point six eight USD) inclusive of taxes and duties). Andarabi’s tweet came just hours after security forc- The attack came just a day after the Afghan intel- es brought an end to the Jalalabad prison siege in ligence agency, the National Security Directorate The ground for protest is open, starting from date of announcement of this intention for award the eastern province of Nangarhar. (NDS), killed a senior Daesh group commander and will close within one calendar week. Protest shall not be accepted beyond the deadline. The attack started on Sunday night shortly after 6.30 near Jalalabad. Protest must be addressed in writing to procurement Directorate of Da Afghanistan Breshna pm and carried on throughout the night and most A statement late Saturday by the National Directo- Sherkat located at Dehmazang HQ 6th floor, Kabul Afghanistan. of Monday. rate of Security said the slain militant was Assadul- Soon after militants detonated a car bomb at the lah Orakzai, an intelligence leader for the IS affiliate This notice doesn’t constitute a contract, until deadline completion stipulated herein and gates of the prison, and gunmen stormed the facil- (Daesh) in Afghanistan. The statement said he was completion of further processes ity, Daesh claimed responsibility for the attack. killed near ...( More on P4)...(2)