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(1) Ghani-Abdullah... much-needed electronic identity card cies) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs The second match of the day was Participants at the gathering issued a rollout to the Afghans. (MoFA), Presidential Palace and the played between Spin Ghar Lions and resolution where they called on the Ul- main reasons for the recent backlash (6) Trump... On Saturday, a special gathering mark- Ministry of Finance (MoF) is yet to Amu Divers.(Pajhwok) ema Council of Afghanistan and other between the president and his CEO. ing World Youth Day was organized in in Afghanistan in 2009, years after the comment on this. However the CEO’s relevant organizations to take the issue “The best solution and the logical step Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of northern war began. He campaigned for the office has confirmed that the presiden- (17) WTO’s Membership... seriously. is the implementation of the political Balkh province where the participants White House in 2008 on shifting focus tial palace has reduced the authorities adding that the landlocked country “We urge the three pillars of govern- agreement, bringing reforms in the highlighted the potential of the Afghan from Iraq to Afghanistan. of the ministry of foreign affairs. availing the opportunity can attract for- ment to take a serious stance against election system, ensuring the rollout of youth in leading the country. Pierson attempted to push back on “The chief executive has said that the eign investment, create job opportunity this un-Islamic phenomenon. Perpetra- electronic identity cards and appoint- They warned against exploitation of CNN after a commercial break. ministers in the cabinet can use their and ultimately alleviate poverty. tors should be sent behind bars,” said ments of the government positions in the youths for political purposes and “We’re talking about ISIS specifically,” authorities given to them by the law, However, the economist who is a lec- Irshad Raghand, another activist in consultations between the two lead- ethnic division. she said, implying that Obama’s new so minister of foreign affairs is also a turer to a private university in Kabul Nangarhar. ers,” said Mohammad Natiqi, head of “As a youth of this country, I call on policy created the terror group and member of the cabinet of Afghanistan,” cautiously observed that congested Meanwhile, the human rights commis- the political party. both leaders to de-escalate tensions and partially echoing the words of Donald said Jawed Faisal, deputy spokesman roads and poor communication infra- sion in Nangarhar said that the bad “Centralization of power by the ARG address the problems of the nation,” Trump. to CEO. structures could negatively affect trade dadan practice has decreased in the (presidential palace) has caused the said a resident of Balkh Fazil Fazli. “I thought we were talking about the Currently, the Ministry of Foreign Af- activities inside Afghanistan and with country’s eastern parts. problem, not only the centralization “Youths confront problems in every founding of ISIS. ISIS came out of the fairs (MoFA) in some cases has not the its trade partners. “Bad dadan practice was on the rise of power, but a parallel government province, therefore they prefer to re- Obama side of the war. Is that not a authority to approve or reject appoint- The militancy-plagued and landlocked between 2003 and 2009, but it has re- has emerged inside the ARG and au- sort to illegal migration,” said Basir Ka- fact?” Pierson said.(Agencies) ments.(Tolonews) Afghanistan doesn’t have standard cently decreased,” said Sabrina Hami- thorities of the ministers have been re- woshgar, a student of political science roads, motorways nor railway linking di, chairperson of Human Rights Com- duced,” said Rahimi. (7) Taliban ... in Balkh. (11) Acting Positions... the capital city Kabul to provinces on- mission in eastern provinces. Abdullah has also met the command- “Our elders should not exploit the security queue. other institutions, ministry of higher ward to neighboring states or Europe. This comes after Khan Wali Adil, a civil er of foreign forces in Afghanistan youths as political resources,” said Former Deputy Minister of MoI Mirza education also has a big number of It is obvious that Afghanistan has very society activist from Paktia, who is con- general John Nicholson and a number university professor Ahmad Rishad Mohammad Yarmand said,” Afghan acting staff. In this ministry, the office weak infrastructures, railroad, termi- ducting a sit-in protest in Kabul over of foreign diplomats in Kabul. At the Jamal. security forces are fighting with high of the minister, directorate of plan and nals and roads and also the private the past few days in protest over the meeting they have urged the CEO to Participates also raised concerns over moral, but some reformation still policy, directorate of quality assurance, companies are not standard and global- bad dadan practice in the country, said settle the tension through talks and di- the deteriorating security situations in needs to be done.” directorate of Kankor, directorate of ly accepted, the analyst argued. he has not received any clear response plomacy. the country. Helmand war have made thousands higher education abroad, directorate of But he also expressed optimism that the from government for his demands so “With consideration of current situa- “Conveying biased, discriminatory of the local residents to flee from their “We had seen national, linguistic, trib- accession into WTO would facilitate the far. tions, there is a need that government and violent messages from the address homes and find safer shelters in other al, and religious oppression, but we Afghan government to find solution for “I will commit suicide if government leaders resolve their disputes, other- of the two leaders is an act of oppres- parts Helmand or even in neighboring had not seen team oppression which the problems. does not address my demands. If my wise they will pave the way for the col- sion against the ability and identity of provinces.(Agencies) we have now seen in the national uni- “Accession to the WTO is a good op- demands are not addressed, the suffer- lapse of their government by their own the youths, the youths need jobs, ed- ty government. In this system, anyone portunity for Afghanistan to increase ing of girls who have been the victim of hands,” said MP Lalai Hamidzai. (8) 150 Afghan ... ucation and a presence in the political who wants to work in the government its competitiveness, but the problem is this wrong practice will continue,” he There are some reports that Ghani’s the traders to invest and will also other process,” civil society activist in Balkh institutions, even in managerial levels, that being a member of the world enti- said.(Tolonews) national security advisor and head of Najib Paikan said. businessmen to invest their money be- need to be linked to one of the teams.” ty and signing some bilateral, trilateral office of the president have met with The participants asked the government cause the following port is exempted In addition to Kabul, we can see the or multilateral agreements is very easy, (22)48 Rebels ... the CEO, however outcomes of the to give the youth the chance to play a from paying taxation.” same situation in the provinces. For but fulfilling the commitments and also The police chief also said dozens of talks have not been announced.(Tolo- constructive role in the country so that Earlier one of the major problems instance, Kunduz was the first prov- implementing these agreements will be insurgents stormed the Zeruk district news) the influx of youths abroad is curbed. which had discouraged the Afghan ince for which government appointed very difficult,” the analyst maintained. centre last night in an attempt to cap- (2) Govt. Leaders’... (Tolonews) businessmen was having no proper a governor. After falling to Taliban, Afghan drivers and their trucks are not ture it, but they faced strong resistance space for the big and beast ships, to Kunduz needed good management in a capacity to be accepted internation- from security forces. In the ensuing said Ghani did not meet him during (4) NDS-ISI .... anchor. to return to its previous situation. ally and their services are not standard, battle, Ziaee said 28 militants were the past three months. “It has already been known that this Chamber of Commerce and Industry However, its key directorates such as the analyst said, adding that fear of killed and another 18 were wounded. However, the Presidential Palace in a group (JuA) is somewhat indirectly Advisor AbdulSalam Kohi said,” 1 national security, education, urban drug trafficking and human smuggling A security official in the Zeruk district statement on Friday said politicians, being supported by the NDS,” Aziz out of 3 working phase of for invest- development, and women affairs are by Afghan drivers could be another said hundreds of local and foreign mil- governmental authorities, scholars, asserted. ing in Chabahar port is done, this will still directed by acting directors. In problem for Afghanistan’s trade part- itants attacked the district centre last tribal elders and people, keeping in This comes as reports regarding the provide more space for those ships addition to this, Dashte Archi district, ners, according to analysts. night. view the country’s sensitive situation, signing of a Memorandum of Under- to anchor within the port, Iran has Qalai Zal police headquarter and Khan However, Mahrammi said that Afghan He said an intermittent clash had been should try their best for unity help ad- standing between the Afghan and Pa- promised for Afghan businessmen to Abad police headquarter is managed government can manage to overcome ongoing in the district for over the past dress the current problems. kistani intelligence agencies sparked provide lands, visas and some other by acting commanders. the problems by outlining comprehen- one week, but the rebels were pushed The statement said the national uni- uproar in the country earlier last year. necessary measurements which are Khalidudin Hakimi, a member of Kun- sive strategy to train drivers, send them back after additional security forces ty government under the leadership The MoU was apparently conclud- needed to boost economy.” duz provincial council said: “All gov- abroad to improve capacity building reached the district. of President Ghani had managed the ed with an aim to share intelligence Chabahar port was inaugurated by the ernmental departments are conducted and issue them license to operate on in- The Taliban have said nothing about country’s problems with full patience and bolster cooperation in their fight three Governments of Afghanistan- by acting managers.” ternational highways. the Zeruk district attack.(Pajhwok) and had significant achievements dur- against insurgent groups. Iran- India months ago.(Agencies) Safiullah, another member of Kunduz Depending largely on foreign aid, cash- (23)Children Among... ing the past two years. However, the Afghan officials have (9) Pentagon... provincial council said: “The reason for stripped Afghanistan is among the “We regret the statements of Dr. Ab- long been criticizing Pakistan’s role in these acting positions in provinces and poorest countries in the world, with An official at the Uruzgan Civil- Hos dullah Abdullah, such statements fight against terrorism and harbouring uses the area to train, equip, dissem- districts is security uncertainty.” huge trade deficit and 36 percent of its pital, who wished not to be named, from the CEO are against the norms the militant groups fighting against the inate and control fighter pipelines, As the national unity government 30 million populations living under confirmed the incident and said the in- and morality of the government, be- Afghan government security forces. providing its commanders throughout reached its two year mark, political an- poverty line. jured child was under treatment in the cause governance is based on legal (KP) Afghanistan with a continuous supply alysts say that internal disagreements Afghanistan’s export, according to a hospital. rules that we have to follow for our of enemy fighters from this province. and not considering key issues by report of Central Statistic Organization, Uruzgan security officials did not com- performances,” the statement added. (5) IS will Still ... “Khan’s death affects ISIL-K recruiting government leaders, will add to cur- was registered at 570.50 million U.S. ment on the incident. (Pajhwok) Nazir Ahmad Hanafi, a lawmaker last month that tore through crowds efforts and will disrupt ISIL-K’s opera- rent problems and this will affect the dollars in 2015 against 514.97 U.S. dol- (24)IS Kidnaps... from western Herat province, told of minority Shia Hazaras protesters in tions in Afghanistan and the region,” political administration in the future. lars in 2014. Pajhwok Afghan News “the conflict Kabul, killing 80 people in the deadliest he said. (Tolonews) The country’s export which includes Local dignitaries between the IS and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces inside the government is like a worm attack in the capital since 2001. On August 9, a source in the Islamic (12) Samangan ... carpet, rug, dried fruit and medicinal which gradually eats up the tree.” The devastating attack in the capital State confirmed to Pajhwok Afghan plants, has reportedly totaled more than (SDF), which mounted a wide-scale of- The lower house member insisted on represented a major escalation for IS, News the killing of Hafiz Saeed, the of the gardeners from the Hussainkhel 600 million U.S. dollars so far this year fensive to flush out IS from Manbej in solution to the dispute between the which so far has largely been confined group’s leader for Khorasan region, in village of Aibak, said he had planted and the import in the consuming nation June, according to the Observatory. two government leaders through ne- to its stronghold in Nangarhar prov- Nangarhar. 600 trees of almond on six acres of land. has reached to more than 5 billion U.S. The UK-based watchdog group said gotiations and said persistence of the ince, where it is notorious for brutality According to the source, Saeed was He collected 1,295 kilograms of al- dollars. the deal was not officially declared differences was not in the interest of including beheadings. killed in a US drone strike five days mond and earned 370,000 afghanisthis Afghan economic experts also believe between both sides, but it could be Afghanistan. But officials denied that it marked a back in Mamond Aw Peshi locality. year.However, he said the price of the that accession into WTO enables Af- explained, as it’s impossible for 500 Pointing to insecurity and interference turning point for IS in Afghanistan, Last week, security officials claimed fruit had edged down this year. ghan traders to export more goods to vehicles to leave Manbej without being of neighbouring countries in Afghan- saying the group has been under heavy Saeed was among 30 rebels killed in Each seven kilograms of almond cost the member states. targeted by the SDF. (Xinhua) istan, he said the dispute among the pressure from both US air strikes and a Achin district. 7,500 afghanis last year, but now the “On one word, it is a very unique oppor- (25)Turkey Sneers... leaders in such a situation would cre- ground offensive led by Afghan forces. Lt. Col. Mohammad Zaman Wazir, price has declined to 4,500 Afghanis. tunity for Afghanistan to become part ate more problems. The US military says the group’s 201st Selab Military Crops command- A dried fruit trader in Samangan, Haji of WTO, to become part of the world U.S.-based cleric Gulen. Abdullah Qarlaq, who represents nascent presence in Afghanistan has er, told reporters that 30 Daesh mili- Naqibullah, argued the price of al- economy and to make a contribution to Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Kunduz province in Meshrano Jirga or dwindled, with fighters largely con- tants, including Hafiz Saeed, had been mond had fallen due to higher produc- the world trade, otherwise Afghanistan Tanju Bilgic said Zeid’s comments upper house of parliament, said:“The fined to two or three districts in Nan- killed. tion. Around four tonnes of almond will be isolated as it was, being away were unacceptable. government leaders should work for garhar from around nine in January. Saeed originally hailed from the have been sent to Kabul and Mazar-i- from WTO means isolation, and isola- “It is at best an unfortunate statement unity and law enforcement rather than But despite the offensive, residents of Orakzai tribal region of Pakistan and Sharif. tion means weak economy, weak peo- for an UN official tasked with guard- indulging in disputes that empower Nangarhar say the group is still main- was a member of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Naibullah added 40 percent of Saman- ple and resources,” the well-respected ing human rights to say ‘he has no our enemies and damage our people.” taining its reign of tyranny in the re- Pakistan (TTP). He joined the IS after gan almond was sold inside the coun- analyst observed.(Xinhua) sympathy’ for coup plotters instead of He asked the unity government lead- gion. its emergence in eastern Afghanistan. try and the rest exported to India, Pa- condemning these terrorists who have ers to tolerate and understand each “The offensive is going on and the Saeed was promoted as the group’s kistan and the United Arab Emirates. (18) Russian Pilot ... attempted a bloody coup,” Bilgic said other because their dispute would de- government says they are winning,” a leader for Khorasan region.(Pajhwok) (Pajhwok) has been released. The helicopter be- in the statement. (Xinhua) stroy the country. tribal leader in Hiska Mina, one of the (10) Foreign Ministry ... (13) Asfandyar ... longed to Punjab government, the crew (26)UN Names... Waheed Muzhda, a political expert, worst-hit districts in Nangarhar, told was kept hostages since August 4 by a of the global financial and economic said: “As the national unity govern- AFP. comes amid rising tensions between when workers of the pre-partition Taliban group as the chopper made an crisis, with declining numbers of youth ment establishment was illegal, there “But Daesh fights every night, and the the presidential palace and the CEO. Khudai Khid–matgar movement were emergency landing in Logar Province. able to find decent work. also not exists a legal solution their dif- insecurities have increased, not de- Sources have said that the presidential fired upon by the provincial govern- (Pajhwok) In developing countries, underem- ferences, except negotiations.” creased,” he added, using the Arabic palace has reduced the authorities of ment on the orders of then chief minis- (19)Taliban Siege... ployment in the informal economy and He said the differences would fuel po- acronym for IS. the minister of foreign affairs and the ter Abdul Qayyum Khan. working poverty remain the biggest litical crisis and people’s distrust in the Local tribal leaders say the Taliban - a job of minister of foreign affairs are ap- Claims regarding deaths in the massa- and had said if serious attention was not employment challenges facing youth. government. stronger group than IS - has forged an parently carried out by people close to cre range from 1,000 to more than 1,300 paid, the district would soon collapse. (Xinhua) Bashir Bezhan, a political expert, said informal alliance with the jihadis after the president including the national se- people while many protestors were Hundreds of people on Saturday “hostility between the leaders would a year of fierce rivalry in order to effec- curity advisor, minister of finance and injured. The ANP observes August 12 blocked the Kabul-Northway for a (27)WHO Reminds leave a great negative impact on the tively combat government forces. president’s special advisors. as a black day in memory of the killing second time to press the government rubella was interrupted in 2009. In people because people are still unable “The Daesh and Taliban have stopped For instance, Afghanistan’s foreign of those workers every year.(Pajhwok) to break the Taliban’s siege of Janikhel 2015, the region was certified as having to understand realities.” fighting each other and are both fight- policy with the US and UK is moved in order to rescue the trapped security (14) Protestors.... eliminated rubella and congenital ru- He believed the government leaders ing the government,” said Malek Ha- forward by the president himself while forces.(Pajhwok) bella syndrome. had complete alignment, but they seeb, a tribal leader in Kot, a moun- foreign policy with Russia, China, In- the highway and wouldn’t open it un- (20)Power Transmission... However, unimmunized travelers showed disagreement to keep people tainous district from where IS militants dia and Iran is tackled by the national til the security personnel and his sons from countries where these viruses still busy in order to hide their corruption. were last month flushed out by - gov security advisor. were rescued and the siege broken. said Usmani. circulate could reintroduce them into “If the unity government leaders aban- ernment troops. “Regarding regional countries par- Haji Wali, father of one of the soldiers He highlighted the completion of Salma the hemisphere. (Xinhua) don their dispute, people would think An army commander in Nangarhar ticularly the neighbors and regarding in Janikhel, said: “My son serves in as one of the Ministry’s achievements about an alternative government,” confirmed the informal insurgent alli- insurgency there is a need for a single ANA, over the past four days he has and said construction of the second (28)Iraqi Ambassador... policy and harmony,” said Tawab been surrounded; but the government phase of Kamal Khan dam was also Bezhan said. ance but the Taliban have strongly de- emphasized that there are highly Ghorzang, spokesman for the national hasn’t taken any action to rescue the completed and work on the third phase Bezhan said during the past two years, nied joining hands with IS. trained professionals among the asy- security advisor. soldiers.” would soon begin. the government leaders had been skip- The Taliban have publicly sought to lum seekers. “Please. Treat them well, Meanwhile, a number of analysts have The road blockage road left hundreds “The Memorandum of Understanding ping their responsibilities and if the sit- appear as a bulwark against IS’ reign as guests are treated. They are not bad criticized the ministry of foreign affairs of vehicles and passengers stranded on on Kajaki Dam has been signed with uation continued, it would increase the of brutality and as a legitimate group people,” he said. for failing to tackle the nation’s foreign the highway.(Pajhwok) an international company and the final political tension that would ultimately waging an Islamic war. The statement by the ambassador fol- policy. agreement will be inked in the upcom- overthrow the government.(Pajhwok) The NATO-led coalition estimates lowed reports that Iraqis had been “Unnecessary issues are referred to (15)Roads to ... ing months,” said Usmani. there are around 1,500 IS militants in experiencing increasing difficulties in (3) Balkh Youths ... the ministry of foreign affairs, but the safe while travelling the road,” he re- Funded by the Afghan government, the Afghanistan - mostly disaffected Pa- obtaining permit to remain in Finland. the prejudiced messages which are important works and the works that marked. power transmission line project in Deh kistani and Afghan Taliban, as well as The magazine reported that in June conveyed from the address of lead- define Afghanistan’s foreign policy is Sabz district of Kabul city is implement- Uzbek militants and local residents of In Kabul, a statement from the Minis- and July less than one in six asylum ap- ers of the National Unity Govern- tackled by those who are appointed ed by Al-Hashim Construction Compa- Nangarhar. try of Defence (MoD) also verified the plications were accepted. In 2015, over ment (NUG) was an act of oppression by the president himself,” said MP ny and Iran’s electricity supplies manu- The group has so far not announced a road’s reopening a week-long block- 85 percent were approved. (Xinhua) against the youth of Afghanistan and successor to Saeed. Dawoud Kalakani. ade. facturing company (TMB) at a total cost that the youth should not be exploited Afghan authorities erroneously be- Analysts have said that tackling Af- Clashes between the Taliban and se- of USD 4.3mn. (29)S. Korea ... for political purposes. lieved Saeed had been killed in another ghanistan’s foreign policy by a few curity forces recently increased in Work on the project kicked off on Jan- a blind eye to growing public opposi- In a rare change of tone, Abdullah strike in July 2015, when a US drone people close to the president will dam- Helmand, causing residents many uary 07, 2012. The project consists of 19 tion over the deployment of the missile Abdullah, the Chief Executive Officer targeted dozens of IS-linked cadres in age Afghanistan’s reputation. problems, including displacement.(Pa- transformers with various capacities defense system. of the national unity government on Nangarhar, close to the Pakistani bor- “The issue that the president has side- jhwok) (400, 315, 250, 160, 100, 639 KV ampere) Tensions between Beijing and Seoul Wednesday lashed out at Ghani over lined an important institution of Af- der. (16) Kabul Eagles ... which is equivalent to a total capacity of have reached unprecedented levels af- what he described the reluctance of News of his death comes after former ghanistan or the ministry of foreign 4.6MW.(Agencies) ter the latter finally decided to deploy the president in addressing certain na- affairs will weaken Afghanistan’s for- Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Man- three wickets apiece as their team (21)Nangarhar Residents... the THAAD system on its soil, despite tional issues in the country including sour was killed in another US drone eign policy in the long term,” said po- cruised to a third victory in the tour- repeated opposition from China. the electoral reform process and the strike inside Pakistan in May.(Agen- litical analyst Haroon Mir. nament and marched to the semifinals. Nangarhar. (Xinhua)