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(1)Afghan Lapis... process. Yalcin said Turkey fully sup- held talks regarding financing of the had a machine which checked their said the message of Islam is that the the P5+1 group of countries, Tehran ported the talks and praised Pakistan’s project with international agencies fingerprints. Most of the passengers best wedding is the one that costs the now a major contributor to conflict signed several deals with different efforts. (Agencies) such as Islamic Development bank, were not familiar with the machine least.(Tolonews) and extremism. The new Afghan countries to strengthen its coopera- (5)Kabul Hosts... the Saudi Fund for Development and but we knew it was a biometric de- tion in banking, trade and economic mining law, which is currently being the Japanese government. These inter- vice that could identify security force (16)Man Allegedly... amended by the government, fails to sectors. Iran and the five permanent the foundation for the successful sum- national entities are expected to partic- members from amongst civilians,” he Women are still facing domestic vio- members of the UN Security Council – include the actions needed to counter mit in July, but a lot of work remains ipate in areas of trade, supply equip- told TOLOnews. lence in different parts of the country this threat,” the report warns. the United States, France, Britain, Chi- to do here in Kabul in order to ensure ment, financing through provision of He also acknowledged that police despite efforts by the government and na and Russia – plus Germany started “These lapis mines are one of the rich- that we can have confidence in our loans and investment in the TAPI pro- force members had been slow in re- international community to reduce est assets of the Afghan people and implementing the JCPOA on January collective vision for continued finan- ject and in development of the Galky- acting to the incident. Reports indi- the violence. The Afghanistan Inde- 16.(Presstv) should be driving development and cial sustainment of the security sector nysh gas field. (Agencies) cate that police saw the busses pulling pendent Human Rights Commission prosperity,” said Stephen Carter, Af- beyond 2017,” said Roberto Cantone over to the side of the road but were (AIHRC) in its report released late in (22)Turkish... ghanistan Campaign Leader at Global (9)Govt, UN .... Italy’s Ambassador in Kabul. unaware that it was the Taliban who November last year said “statistic of The PKK was listed as a terrorist or- Witness. “Instead, the beautiful lapis The participants also urged the inter- added that Taliban will be further de- had pulled them over. They initially violence against women, obtained ganization by the European Union and lazuli stone has become a conflict min- national community to support Af- feated on the battlegrounds. thought the bus drivers had stopped from the registered cases of violence the United States. More than 5,000 ter- eral. The mines provide a tiny fraction ghanistan’s achievements. UN Special Representative to Afghan- for morning prayers. against women during the first six rorists have been killed in the past few of the benefit they should, and have Meanwhile, Defense Ministry spokes- istan, Nicholas Haysom, meanwhile “It would not be true if we escape months in 1394 exceeds 2579 cases.” months. (Xinhua) become a major source of conflict and man DawlatWaziri said: “We are said in his message that he wishes all from this and say that security forces The report further added that figure grievance, which is driving the insur- committed to carry on this combat Afghans a safe Ramazan month. were not responsible for the incident. was reported 2403 cases during the (23)Saudi-Led... gency and undermining hope for sta- successfully and terrorism will be de- He added that he hopes it will pro- We apologize to the people and we six months in 1393 which shows 7.32 number of violations” including “at- bility in Afghanistan – which could feated in Afghanistan, on condition vide the ground for lasting peace in promise that such an incident will not percent increase in 1394, the last solar tacks on schools and hospitals”. have consequences globally.” that the countries that have commit- Afghanistan. happen in the future,” he added.(To- year.(KP) Saudi Arabia launched the intervention “Unless the Afghan government acts ted to Afghanistan should boost their Meanwhile, a number of Kabul resi- lonews) in Yemen in March last year in support quickly, these mines represent not support to the country. The enemy has dents criticized the Ulema Council for (17)27 Daesh, 4... of the internationally recognised gov- just a lost opportunity but a threat to been defeated on all battlegrounds this taking a weak stance against terrorists. (12)15 Key Taliban... Logar, four Taliban were killed and ernment of Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi the future of the whole country,” said year.” They called on insurgents let the peo- ofWardak province. six others wounded during separate against Huthi rebels accused of having Carter. “The Afghan government This comes after Afghan security and ple live in peace during Ramazan. Mullah Abobakr, Mullah Ibrahim clashes, Salem Saleh, the governor links with Iran and army units loyal to must urgently re-establish the rule of defense forces have had a tough fight- “We urge militant groups to respect Khail and Ghulam Muhammad Din, spokesman said. Saleh, who was forced out of office in law at these mine sites, and strengthen ing season against the Taliban and Ramazan month and give up their the three key Taliban leaders were also Security forces captured a rocket and 2012 under a Gulf-sponsored deal. The oversight and transparency for mining other terrorist groups this year, but ac- crimes against the people,” said Abdul killed in Anar district of Farah prov- a three machine guns during the op- war has left some 6,400 people dead, across the country to make sure these cording to security officials they have BasirSatarzada, a resident of Kabul. ince. In a clearing operation in Ragh- eration conducted in Porak, Babos, according to the UN. natural resources serve the Afghan succeeded in this battle.(Tolonews) “Those who are against peace in estan district of Badakhshan province, Dadokhel and Kamalkhel localities. Assiri said the coalition was in Yemen people to whom they belong.” Afghanistan should come up with QariZubair, one of the famous Taliban (Pajhwok) to “protect the Yemeni people, includ- Global Witness called for the Afghan (6)Wolesi Jirga ... a ceasefire during Ramazan,” said commanders killed along with his (18) Obama Greets... ing children, from the actions of the government and its international part- to give their nod to the presidential de- Haris, another resident. three colleagues. Huthi militia.” ners to make problems around mining cree on electoral reform. ShafiullahShafiNooristani, a member Afghan forces killed the brother of of their own homes this year or afford He cited a $30 million Saudi aid pro- in Afghanistan a critical priority in or- Mohammad NaeemAyoubzada, head of the Afghanistan Ulema Council, Abo-Hafiza, chairman of Al-Qaeda to celebrate Eid with their children. gramme for Yemen launched in coop- der to tackle the crisis. of the Transparent Election Founda- meanwhile said the silence of religious network and QariNajib in their air We must continue working together eration with the UN children’s fund In particular, the current mining law tion (TEFA), accused the lower house scholars against insurgent activities is operation in Chahardarah district of to alleviate the suffering of these indi- (UNICEF). (AFP) fails to put in place the fundamental of taking no interest in the decree. because of a lack of their safety.(Tolo- Kunduz province. Qari Abdul Hadi, viduals,” Obama said. (24)Nearly 60%... safeguards of transparency, account- He said: “The Wolesi Jirga earlier re- news) deputy of Taliban shadow governor The US president said, the sacred time jected the presidential decree and we ability, and community engagement were also eliminated in Dasht-e Archi reminded of our common obligations capital Doha, which incorporates that are needed to secure and develop fear this time too some 50 percent law- (10)Ghani, Kerry ... shops, cinemas and a cricket stadium. district of Kunduz. Mullah Rahman, to uphold the dignity of every human Afghanistan’s mining sector, they said makers are unwilling to approve the be sorely missed, Kerry said. “Teresa The complex can house up to 70,000 Taliban district shadow governor being. “We would continue to wel- in their statement. second decree despite having no legal and I send our thoughts‎ and prayers foreign workers and is one of seven were killed in Sar-e Pul province, Mul- come immigrants and refugees into Global Witness is calling for the gov- issues.” for these courageous individuals to workers’ “cities” being developed lah Hasan deputy of district governor our nation, including those who are ernment to ensure publication of min- He said the Wolesi Jirga could not de- their colleagues, friends and families,” which will accommodate almost killed in Takhar province and Sangari Muslim,” said the US President. ing data, reform mining oversight, lay the approval or rejection of a legal Kerry said. The Committee to Protect 260,000 people in total. and Qari Amin the two top Taliban Extending his best wishes to Muslims and support community monitoring document for more than a month. He Journalists also mourned the death of The population of gas-rich Qatar has commanders were killed in Arghand- across the United States and around of mining. “Governments around the asked lawmaker to approve the decree Afghan interpreter ZabihullahTaman- soared over the past three decades as ab district of Zabul province. the world, Obama said for many, this world need to wake up to the fact that as soon as possible. na and American photographer David it has imported a huge migrant work- The Afghan security forces have month was an opportunity to focus Afghanistan’s mines are driving con- HumeraHaqmal, women’s rights Gilkey. The two were traveling with force to develop its infrastructure. In on reflection and spiritual growth, flict in the country and do something activist, said the unity government an Afghan army unit near Marjah, in beefed up security operations against 1986, just 373,000 people lived in the forgiveness, patience and resilience, to stop this before even more of the should honour its pledges about elec- Helmand province, when the convoy militants recently after the spring emirate. (AP) compassion for those less fortunate, mines falls into the hands of insur- toral reform. She lamented despite the came under attack. “Even though fighting season starts in the country. and unity across communities. gents and armed groups,” said Carter. passage of 20 months since the unity much of the world’s attention has The Taliban militants, which ruled the (25)WB approves ... Global Witness says not only are the government came into being, electoral shifted away, let no one doubt that Af- country before they were ousted in “Each lesson is profound on its own, learning environment of government Taliban continuing to profit from the reform could not be executed. ghanistan remains a dangerous place late 2001, renewed armed insurgency, and taken together forms a harmo- and non-government colleges affiliat- illegal mining of lapis and other jewels She believed Afghanistan might go for journalists -- local and foreign -- staging ambushes and suicide attacks, nious whole. It’s also a time of year ed with the National University. in Badakhshan, but that senior players into turmoil if the presidential decree working to cover that protracted con- killing combatants as well as civilians. that brings some of the best dishes to “To reach middle-income country sta- in the Afghan government may have was not approved and reforms were flict,” said Bob Dietz, CPJ’s Asia pro- (Agencies) the table across the world as families tus by 2021, Bangladesh needs to focus direct involvement. not implemented. gram coordinator. (13)Logar Chief ... and neighbors gather for iftar,” he on priority areas, which include creat- But Gul Mohammed Bedar, a depu- Electoral reform is one of the key com- “We are deeply saddened by the said. “Here in the United States, we ing a skilled and competent workforce, ty governor of Badakhshan, denied ponents of the unity government deal deaths of ZabihullahTamanna and “I was busy working in my office are blessed with Muslim communi- and helping weather-dependent sec- allegations that government officials between then presidential candidates David Gilkey. There are too many when I heard firing. Everyone was ties as diverse as our nation itself,” tors cope better with climate uncertain- had their fingers in the illicit trade, but Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah journalists who have given their lives running and I hid in the corner.” Obama said. There were those whose ties and natural disasters,” said Qim- confirmed that the lapis mines are con- after 2014 disputed election. (Pajhwok) to tell the Afghan story,” he said. According to Usman, the attackers heritage could be traced back to the iao Fan, World Bank country director hurled hand grenades and were firing. trolled by “illegal armed groups” as (7)Afghan ... “President Ghani condemned killing very beginning of our nation, as well for Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. well as the Taliban, making it difficult of Afghan journalist ZabiullahTamana He said after the gun battle, there were as those who have only just arrived. (Xinhua) for the government to manage. of the precious stones were being ille- and (U.S.) photographer David Gilkey dead bodies and injured persons in Doctors, lawyers, artists, teachers, sci- (26)Indian PM ... Lapis mining was outlawed last year, gally excavated. in strongest terms possible,” the palace the courtyard. “I had not seen such a entists, community organizers, public but the mines now lie in a lawless re- “The national treasury is annually de- said in a statement. horrible scene in my life,” Usman said. servants, and military members, each Qatari businessmen and encouraged gion controlled by the Taliban and prived of $300 million because of the “By indiscriminately targeting journal- The Taliban claimed responsibility for night will all break their fasts together them to invest more in India, calling it warlords of varying allegiances. illegal excavation and smuggling of ists the Taliban show their increased the attack. The group spokesman, Za- in cities across America, said the US “a land of opportunity.” The Qatar In- Much of the illegal lapis is being smug- natural riches,” said Rahmani. atrocity against harmless civilians. bihullahMujahid, said the attack was President. vestment Authority has several large- gled out through neighboringPanjsher He said natural resources were the Tamana and Gilkey, who were on in ravage for the execution of their six The US Secretary of State, John Kerry, scale investments in India, including a province, according to officials, home wealth of the state, but unfortunately the front line to report about the truth, death row prisoners last month. in a statement also wished Muslims more than $1 billion stake in telecom- to some of Afghanistan’s most power- precious stones of the country were themselves became victims of Taliban The Governor House, the Education in the United States and around the munications company Bharati Airtel. ful players.(Tolonews) illegally extracted and smuggled to brutality,” the statement reads. “His- Department and the provincial attor- world a happy and blessed Ramadan. Qatar Airways has expressed interest neighboring countries. ney’s offices are situated near the ap- (Pajhwok) in expanding its routes to India and in (2)Ghani in Helmand... tory will remember the two journalists He said there was a dire need for a as fighters for freedom of informa- pellant court facility in Pul-i-Alam, the (19) Syrian ... buying a stake in budget airline Indi- He said government officials, Cabinet proper strategy that could bring at a tion and expression. And those who provincial capital. Go. members and lawmakers accompa- halt illegal mining and protect the min- committed the heinous crime will be The attack took place when a ceremo- control of Aleppo would be a huge Modi arrived on Saturday and met nied the president on the trip. erals from being smuggled through remembered as forces of hatred,” it ny to introduce the newly-appointed prize for President Bashar al-Assad. with Indian laborers that evening, tell- The president comes to Helmand unauthorised channels. said. The president also offered con- chief prosecutor was underway.(Pa- Russia’s military intervention since ing them he is aware of the conditions when clashes in various parts of the Ahmad WalidMajidyar, deputy head dolences to the families of the victims. jhwok) September has helped to bolster As- they face in Qatar. Modi, who is active troubled province are ongoing be- of Afghanistan Investment Support Tamana, 38, served as photojournalist (14)Heavy Clashes... sad’s government. on Twitter, posted photos of himself tween security forces and Taliban Agency (AISA), expressed his concern for Xinhua News Agency Kabul Bu- State media said missiles fired on Sun- dining and chatting with the workers. militants, who are in control of several over illegal excavation and smuggling reau from 2003 to 2010. Xinhua report- In the meantime, Provincial Council day on Hamadaniyah, Midan and “If you have some issues on chang- towns. “We are the real heirs of the re- of precious stones. ers, who worked with him, recalled officials have asked security forces to other neighborhoods by insurgents ing some rules and regulations, I will ligion of Islam because it were us who He said currently Afghanistan earned his professionalism and personality, create a number of check posts on the killed at least 20 people, in the second work with you all to bring about these strived for peace day and night,” he $17 million from its natural resources saying Tamana was a capable photo- Marja and Lashkargah highway. day of intense shelling of govern- changes,” Modi told the workers.(AP) said. The president said as the com- and the earning could reach $250-$300 journalist and a very good colleague to “There is war in the past few months ment-held areas. The death toll over (27)Pakistan, US ... mander in chief of the armed forces it million if smuggling and illegal exca- work with. in Marja and the factor of the war is the whole weekend was at least 44. was his duty to defend the rights of the vation of precious stones was prevent- Several journalists voluntarily gath- the government’s negligence. Now Syria issued a toughly worded state- on average. In totality on account of dead and injured security personnel. ed. ered in front of Tamana’s apartment we are asking the government to use ment denouncing Turkey, Saudi Ara- CSF, economic and military assis- Ghani congratulated the nation on the He warned illegal excavation of stones in Kabul Monday morning to express all its efforts for the security of Marja,” bia and Qatar, holding them responsi- tance, Pakistan had received around arrival of the holy month of Ramadan and smuggling would increase if the sympathies and condolences to his head of Provincial Council Attaullah ble for the latest surge in rebel-attacks 14 percent inflows from US compared and wished their worship would be practices were not discouraged. family. Helmand, notorious for pop- Afghan said. and accusing them of wrecking any to its estimated losses of $118 billion. accepted by Allah and help establish According to Majeedyar, Indian and py growing, is also a known Taliban BarialaiNazari, a member of the Pro- effort to reach a U.N.-backed political Pakistan and USA’s relations had al- peace and stability in the country.(Pa- Chinese businessmen were willing stronghold. Around 50 journalists vincial Council also said: “We are settlement. (Reuters) ways witnessed boom and bust cycle jhwok) to invest in precious stones deposits have been killed in Afghanistan over asking the security forces to eliminate (20) US Must ... over last several decades but Islama- but the lack of a proper strategy and the past one and half decade, six of the insurgents so the people can live in bad always complained that Wash- (3) Taliban ... implementing the nuclear agreement framework to manage the process re- them since 2015, according to Nai, an peace over there.” ington had abandoned Islamabad clinched by the two sides, also known surfaced about tax collection by the mained a hurdle to the investment. agency supporting media in Afghani- The Marja battle started eight months after collapse of USSR by 90s that ul- as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Taliban in areas under their control Ghazal Habibyar Safi, acting deputy stan. Afghan Journalists Safety Com- ago after hundreds of insurgents at- timately resulted into surfacing of Tal- Action (JCPOA), on January 16. in the past. “The Taliban impose a tax minister of Mines and Petroleum, said mittee (AJSC) expressed condolence tacked security forces and took control iban phenomena in this region. Now Under the deal, all nuclear-related on people to get funding to contin- his ministry had prepared a strategy over the death of two experienced and of a number of villages. after becoming an ally of US led war sanctions imposed on Iran by the Eu- ue the fight against government. The thorough which illegal excavation and hardworking journalists and consid- The capital of the district is still under against terrorism since 9/11, 2001, ropean Union, the Security Council highway is under the control of Tali- smuggling of natural riches could be ered it a great loss for the journalists, control of the insurgents, according to Pakistan had suffered losses of $118 and the US would be lifted. Iran has, ban, all villages are under control of stopped. Without going into details, media community and the notion of officials.(Tolonews) billion but in return it had received in return, put some limitations on its the Taliban and they collect tax,” said he said currently some precious stones freedom of expression in Afghanistan. peanuts in terms of civil and military (15)Young ... nuclear activities. However, many ShasulhaqBarakzai, a member of the were being exported without process- AJSC calls on all sides of the conflict assistance. the wedding ceremony. large European banks still refrain provincial council. ing and asked businessmen to invest to make journalists safety, as the im- However, according to Center for “We convinced our families to allow from engaging in transactions with It is said that currently the Taliban in processing of precious stones.(Pajh- partial group their utmost priority, Global Development, the United us to celebrate our wedding with these Iran for the fear of US penalties. control at least 100 villages in Baghlan. wok) because journalists risk their lives to States began providing economic vulnerable children,” she added. Zarif also pointed to cordial relations (Tolonews) share the stories and realities to the assistance along and military aid to (8)Turkmenistan... According to Nilofar, they saved a between Iran and Armenia and the world. Pakistan shortly after the country’s (4) Turkey Backs ... vast amount of money this way and exchange of visits between their offi- million in the next stage of the multibil- AJSC also asks journalists and the me- creation in 1947. In total, the United Afghans now have access to educa- spent only about 100,000 Afghanis on cials and expressed hope that “con- lion dollar TAPI pipeline project. The dia community to think of their per- States obligated nearly $67 billion (in tion and social services,” he told jour- their wedding ceremony. stant consultations will help expand agreement was signed during 24th sonal safety more than anything else, constant 2011 dollars) to Pakistan be- nalists. “The last two years have been Balkh residents meanwhile said wed- the two countries’ relations and pro- meeting of the steering committee of because no report is more important tween 1951 and 2011. The levels year a turning point for Afghanistan. We ding expenses range from 400,000 to mote regional peace, development the TAPI pipeline project which was than the life of a journalist.(Xinhua/ to year have waxed and waned for witnessed the democratic transfer of 800,000 Afghanis and that because and welfare.”(Agencies) held in Ashgabat. Pajhwok) decades as US geopolitical interests power after the 2014 presidential elec- Turkmengaz and Turkmennebit- of this, many young people today re- (21)Iran, Austria ... in the region have shifted. Peaks in tion [where] the number of women gazgurlushyk are undertaking con- (11)Taliban Used ... main single. aid have followed years of neglect. “A number of young people who The Iranian and Austrian ministers voting was high.” Mansour was killed struction of the Turkmen section of the executed 10 on the spot and later killed In several periods, including 1990s, in a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan last want to get married have to borrow also agreed to finalize agreements to pipeline which will run from Galky- another two. The majority of hostages US had halted aid entirely and shut month and was succeeded by Haibat- money for their wedding expenses avoid double taxation as soon as pos- the doors of the USAID offices. This nysh gas field to the Afghan border. In have been released but the fate of at ullahAkhundzada. and then they must go to Pakistan sible. pattern had rendered the United Afghanistan and Pakistan contractors least eight is still unknown. Kamaw- The Quadrilateral Coordination or Europe to work and earn it back,” Following the implementation of States a far cry from a reliable and will be chosen on the basis of interna- al said the released passengers were Group of Afghanistan, Pakistan, the said Noor Mohammad, a resident of last July’s nuclear agreement, knows unwavering partner to Pakistan over all tested by the Taliban before being U.S. and China held its first meeting tional tenders. Mazar-e-Sharif. as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of the years, it concluded. (Monitoring freed. “The passengers said Taliban in January in a bid to boost the peace In recent weeks, Turkemnistan has This comes after religious scholars Action (JCPOA), between Iran and Desk)