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Ghani Condemns Attack on Yet Another Government Official Quote of the Day Society www.outlookafghanistan.net No society can” surely be flourishing” and happy, facebook.com/The.Daily.Outlook.Afghanistan of which the far greater part of Email: [email protected] the members are poor and miserable. Phone: 0093 (799) 005019/777-005019 Add: In front of Habibia High School, Adam Smith District 3, Kabul, Afghanistan Volume No. 4477 Sunday September 20, 2020 Sonbola 30, 1399 www.outlookafghanistan.net Price: 20/-Afs Rabbani Pans 2500-Year-Old Ghani for Buddhist-Era Monopolising Jail Found in Power Nangarhar KABUL - Ex-foreign minister Sala- JALALABAD - A 2500-year-old huddin Rabbani has blasted Presi- Buddhist-era prison has been dent Ashraf Ghani for power con- found in eastern Nangarhar prov- centration and interfering in affairs ince, local officials said on Satur- of state institutions. day. Erstwhile president Rabbani was Rahimullah Khogyani, director of assassinated in a suicide attack by information and culture, said ar- the Taliban eight years ago when chaeologists unearthed the prison he was the chairman of the High built about 2500 years ago in Sa- Peace Council. bzabad area of Surkhrod district. The then foreign minister hit out He said the prison was believed to at the Ghani administration while be used in military affairs. addressing an event marking the He said the prison was in a deep eighth death anniversary of his fa- area ...( More on P4)...(2) ther Burhanuddin Rabbani. The Presidential Palace has been trying over the past five years to Farah Begins monopolise power in utter dis- regard of democratic norms, he Issuing claimed, blaming the government for undermining the system. Electronic ID Rabbani opined the peace process also afforded an opportunity for Cards to Residents discussions on correcting flaws in FARAH - The Statistics and Infor- the current political system. mation Technology Department of His party never opposed the peace northern Faryab province on Sat- process, but it did not agree with urday started issuing electronic ID the flawed framework for the peace cards to people. negotiations, he explained. Ghani Condemns Attack on Yasin Rasekh, the department Former president Hamid Karzai head, launched the e-ID card dis- urged the warring sides to reach a Yet Another Government Official tribution process at a ceremony peace agreement. He also made a here, saying all residents of Farah KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani has con- The president also called for an investigation geted attacks on high-profile public figures strong pitch for national unity. province could apply and obtain demned the attack on Ayub Gharwal, dep- into the killing of Gharwal. and government officials. Karzai went on to remark: “I wish electronic ID cards. uty head of Paktia Provincial Council, who Paktia officials said the incident happened at Earlier this month, Vice President Amrullah our beloved professor (Rabbani) Officials said the ID card distribu- was gunned down on Saturday in Gardez about 5.30am in Gardez city while Gharwal Saleh was also targeted in an attack in Kabul. tion center could register about was here today to witness the start city. was on his way to Gardez University. Saleh escaped with minor injuries but at 250 people a day for issuance of ID of the peace parleys on Qatar.” In a statement issued by the Presidential Pal- Officials said Gharwal was seriously wound- least 10 people were killed in the roadside cards. Speaking on the occasion, Vice ace (ARG), Ghani reiterated his call to the ed in the attack and later died in hospital bombing that was intended to kill Saleh. Rasekh said a second electronic ID President Amrullah Saleh prom- Taliban to call for a humanitarian and lasting from gunshot wounds. No group has yet claimed responsibility for cards issuance center would also ised the achievements Afghanistan ceasefire to ensure the security of civilians. Gharwal’s death is another in a string of tar- Saturday’s attack on Gharwal. (ATN) had made ...( More on P4)...(1) be ...( More on P4)...(3) Usmani Behind Korea is the Example of a Peace Negotiators Need Export of Poppy Friend in Need of Afghanistan Nation’s Support: Abdullah KABUL - The first batch of Korea’s KABUL - The High Council for Na- Seeds to Malaysia COVID-19-specific assistance to tional Reconciliation chairman says KABUL - The Narcotics Affairs Committee Afghanistan arrived at the Hamid the government’s negotiating team (NAC) working under the Ministry of Public Karzai International Airport today is in Doha to resolve differences Health (MoPH) has allowed the export of 5,000 (September 19th). The diagnosis- with Taliban. tonnes of poppy seeds to Malaysia, Pajhwok Af- related kits worth about 800,000 Dr. Abdullah, speaking at an event ghan News reliably learnt on Saturday. USD are part of the direct bilateral marking the death anniversary of NAC Assistant Secretary Razia Nazari was assistance worth 1 million USD former president Burhanuddin Rab- against the delivery of poppy seeds to Malaysia. from the Government and People bani in Kabul on Friday, said the As a result, she was transferred by the public of the Republic of Korea for the current high level of violence in the health minister to pave the way for the deal go- support of Afghan government’s country was unacceptable. ing ahead. efforts to rise above COVID-19. Slamming the continued conflict Nazari believed the export of poppy seeds was The second batch, mainly com- as a grave miscalculation, he said The talks are not going to be easy, against the 1961 Convention and other interna- posed of masks, is expected to peace negotiators needed the na- as there are complex issues on the tional treaties and hence her aversion to the deal. be shipped to Afghanistan in the tion’s support and rifts within the table, according to the peace panel The head of the Ibrahim Sherzad Company, weeks ahead. country would undermine their po- head. Hard decisions would have to which has a licence for the export of poppy seeds, This bilateral assistance would sition. be taken to make progress, he main- said its permit was suspended by the Presidential make the total amount of the “Nobody is the winner in war and tained. Palace -- an issue taken to the Attorney General Korean government’s COVID- tions worth 2 million USD in partner- nobody is a loser in peace talks,” “For sure, the government will float Office (AGO). 19-specific support for the Afghan ship with UNDP and WHO. remarked Abdullah, who called the a ceasefire proposal. The Taliban are A well-placed source in MoPH revealed: “Health people 3 million USD. The Korean “A friend in need is a friend indeed. ongoing dialogue in Qatar a big test expected to suggest an interim gov- Minister Ahmad Jawad Usmani orderedthe eval- government already made contribu- Friendship ...( More on P4)...(5) for the nation. ernment,” Abdullah said. (Pajhwok) uation of NAC’s performanceby a delegation. The team pointed out handicaps in the perfor- mance of the committee,which was subsequently Atmar Addresses ADB Pledges $100M for COVID-19 abolished by the minister.” Later on, in a recommendation letter, Nazari Concerns of Afghans Response in Afghanistan shared concerns regarding the abolition of the KABUL - Asian Development COVID-19 Active Response and ganization. committee and issuance of the poppy seed export in Tajikistan Bank (ADB) has pledged $100 mil- Expenditures Support Program,” Afghan business community said order, which was illegal and in conflict with na- DUSHANBE - On a two-day official visit to Dushanbe, lion to Afghanistan to overcome said Narendra Singru, ADB’s that at least 30 percent of small tional and international laws. But the health min- Tajikistan, acting foreign affairs minister Haneef At- the financial impacts of COVID-19 Country Director for Afghanistan. businesses with an investment of ister was not moved by the recommendation. mar met with a number of Afghan refugees, students on small and mid-size enterprises. “Given the extensive develop- Afs100,000 ($1,300) to Afs300,000 According to the source, Nazari was reluctant to and business owners at the Afghan Embassy on Fri- According to data by the Public ment needs in Afghanistan, ADB ($3,900) were totally damaged. issue the decision regarding the abolishment of day evening where he discussed challenges they are Health Ministry, 108,193 samples remains committed to supporting “Businessmen need help in terms NAC so health minister Usmani revived the com- facing. have been tested in government Afghanistan’s agenda to eradi- of tax relief and electricity,” said mittee and approved a separate recommendation In a statement issued by foreign affairs on Saturday, the ministry said Atmar assured students and busi- centers and there are 4,906 known cate poverty and to transform the Noorulhaq Omari, deputy head of from another member of the committee regarding ness owners that problems they have been dealing active COVID-19 cases in the country into a self-reliant and pro- Merchants Association. the transfer of Razia Nazari and she was replaced with – specifically due to COVID-19 – would be ad- country. The national lockdown ductive economy.” The Ministry of Economy said a by Mir Farid Ahmad as an acting secretary of the dressed as soon as possible. that ended in May affected many Back in May, the World Bank plan has been outlined to help in- committee. Easy border crossings for bilateral trade was also ad- businesses in the country, accord- Board approved a $400 million vestors overcome the impacts of The NAC Secretariatdemanded the appoint- dressed and the embassy was instructed to assist refu- ing to government officials. grant to help Afghanistan “sus- COVID-19 lockdown. But, accord- ment of three new members of the committee.
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