Page 4 April 08, 2017 (1) NATO-Led ... Russia’s efforts to find ways of resolv- protection of warlords.” It examined (13) President ... istan has long referred to the border turn back to your home,” Rafiullah, a ing the Afghan conflict and will attend five mines and estimated the gov- with Pakistan as an imaginary bound- return refugee said. (Tolonews) carried out some 460 strikes in support the available investment and trade an extended meeting in Moscow on ernment was losing tens of millions ary. of the Afghan National Security Forc- opportunities in Afghanistan. (25) Imran Criticizes ... April 14,” he said. (AKIPRESS) of dollars from those mines alone be- Mostaghani again dismissed as “mere es Salvin noted, adding that in March, Following his speech, the Indonesian cause of corruption that means taxes, excuses” Islamabad’s assertions that He said Pakistan was still battling mil- 79 strikes killed more than 200 fight- (7) Deash Seeks ... investors expressed their willingness rents and royalties are not collected. militants are entering Pakistan from itant outfits that were set up during ers. to go to Afghanistan and explore busi- said at an inter-American anti-terror (VoA) the Afghan side to launch terrorist at- Afghan war. The PTI chairman said Since 2015, the territory controlled by ness opportunities. summit. tacks in the neighboring country. Mo- Panama Papers case would prove to Daesh-Khorasan in Afghanistan has (9) E-Voting ... They said they were ready to benefit “Following the substantial destruc- staghani added that his government be a milestone in the history of the been reduced by 67 percent, while from the investment opportunities in tion of ISIL’s energy infrastructure it head of Transparent and Fair Election has taken up the issue with Pakistani country which would force the ruling the number of fighters for the group Afghanistan if their security was en- is critical to remain vigilant against its Foundation of Afghanistan. authorities to resolve it through diplo- elite to mend its ways. dropped by 75 percent, according to sured. efforts to increase previously minor Meanwhile, the former head of the In- matic channels. (VoA) Responding to a question, he said im- mission Resolute Support. (Sputnik) income streams, or to cultivate new dependent Election Commission, Fazl Ghani said providing security to the posing martial law has become diffi- people, particularly to investors, was (18) Deal Enforced,... (2) Trump, Merkel ... ones. One of the new sources is drugs Ahmad Manawi, said the experiences cult in Pakistan. When asked what he trafficking in Afghanistan, especially countries which have used the e-vot- his government’s top most priority. no problem in implementation of the intends to do after coming into power, from White House said. They pledged in the northern provinces, which ISIL ing system should be reviewed. He said his government was encour- peace agreement with the govern- Khan said he wanted to strengthen in- close cooperation and coordination on is trying to get under control,” Feokti- “The company should shoulder this aging local and foreign traders to in- ment as both the sides had been hon- stitutions of the country after becom- these and other issues. stov stated at the summit in Washing- responsibility which has experience of vest in the country. est in steps. ing prime minister. (The news) The United States currently has more ton on Thursday. working in countries like Afghanistan. Before heading for neighbouring Sin- Four days ago, the Presidential Pal- than 8,000 troops stationed in Afghan- (26Concerns... The foreign ministry official made the Others should compete with this com- gapore, Ghani met Indonesian Islamic ace said a number of HIA prisoners istan and the White House as part of comments at the 17th regular session pany in order to select one of them for scholars and urged them to play their would be released shortly and that launch these operations and will clear its review is exploring the possibilities of the Inter-American Committee the process,” he said. role in enlightening people’s minds the government had discharged its the region of insurgents,” Baghlan po- of increasing the troop level in Af- Against Terrorism (CICTE). Although security is considered as and inviting them to lead a peaceful responsibility towards the peace lice chief, Ikramuddin Sare said. ghanistan. Feoktistov noted that drugs produc- one of the main hurdles for elections, life. agreement and now it awaited the The Taliban has controlled much of Of late, top US Commanders in Af- tion in Afghanistan saw an uptick in the CEO’s office said government is The president said it was the respon- announcement of a date from the HIA Dahan-e-Ghori district, dozens of vil- ghanistan have described the situ- 2016, with its end value reaching some committed to providing a safe envi- sibility of all the Muslims, particularly for the return of Hekmatyar to Kabul. lages in Pul-e-Khumri city, the capital ation in the country as a stalemate, $110 billion. ronment for the process. religious scholars, to prevent the mi- The peace deal struck between the city of Baghlan province, and a few where the Taliban are believed to have On March 8, a US defense official said “No doubt, insecurity is a big chal- nority that was committing inhumane government and the HIA six months other districts of Baghlan for the past gained ground. oil and gas extraction remains the lenge; but it is not as big a hurdle as acts in the name of Islam. ago was touted as a breakthrough that 10 months. (Tolonews) Trump and Merkel also discussed the main source of revenue for Daesh. it will be for elections,” Abdullah’s The president also met Indonesian could induce Taliban insurgents to fol- Afghan situation at their White House (27) MoD to Unveil... The official has also explained that the spokesman Mujib Rahman Rahimi women who plan to conduct an Is- low suit. (Pajhwok) meeting last month. Trump had Islamic State is still able to finance its said. lamic conference of women in Jakarta. officer (among others),” he said. praised Germany’s role in Afghani- (19) HEC Offers .... operations since it has significant cash This comes after the delegation recent- In Singapore, President Ghani will Meanwhile, Fatima Aziz, an MP from stan. (Pajhwok) reserves seized on controlled territo- ly said the e-voting system would help hold separate meetings with his coun- Dr. Mukhtar urged both countries Kunduz, said the fact-finding team (3) Corrupt.. ries. (Sputnik) with transparency in the upcoming terpart Dr. Tony Tan, prime minster should shun negative propaganda has not yet prepared a comprehensive Lee Hsien Loong, traders, investors against each other to come closer report. for corruption. elections if used properly. (Tolonews) (8) Afghanistan ... and others. (Pajhwok) through education and development. “Officials vowed to find the facts Corrupt officials need to be disci- which direction it will go — toward (10) 50% of all ... He said Pakistani would further facil- within two weeks and prepare a good plined and their cases filed for further (14) Indonesia ... beefing up the American role, draw- Ferozuddin Feroz on Thursday. itate the visa process for Afghan stu- report for the people of Afghanistan; investigation and prosecution. ing it down further or something else The laboratory will also help to ensure official visit to Australia, Ghani ar- dents. (Pajhwok) but unfortunately they have not done Today corruption cases in the judi- entirely. There are around 8,400 U.S. the quality of drugs coming into the rived in Jakarta on Wednesday. Sen- this yet,” she said. (Tolonews) ciary are dealt with by the judiciary (20) Afghan Forces ... troops in the country, involved in country. ior government officials received the itself. However independent moni- (28) Herat Residents .. training Afghan forces and in coun- “More than 50 percent of the drugs president at Soekarno-Hatta Interna- 1,500 precious stones. toring can be introduced to make sure ter-terrorism operations. are coming to the country through tional Airport. (Pajhwok) Danish stressed that over 100 cases of We were concerned. Then I took him that corruption cases are handled in Kabul clearly hopes the promise of illicit trade; open borders with some corruption to the judiciary institutions abroad for treatment. There, they accordance with the law. (15) No Military ... mineral wealth will entice Trump into neighboring countries is one of the were registered in 2016, with about found that he suffers from a simple All key posts in the justice sector must Aziz agreed to develop a framework making a greater commitment. key reasons for that; secondly the law 140 officials being under investigation disease and he recovered well,” Ghu- be filled based on merits. Professionals for interaction at military, intelligence, “Afghanistan can be an appropriate in this respect has been implemented on bribery. lam Ali Habibi, another Herat resi- must prove a track record of integrity security and political levels. place for U.S. industry, and specifi- in a manner which has paved the way This comes against the backdrop of dents said. and leadership qualities. The process was to take off with a cally the mining sector, to look at op- for corruption,” said Feroz. Afghanistan’s political, social and se- Meanwhile, the provincial director of More transparency into the work of meeting of local field commanders, portunities for investment” because Meanwhile, the CEO said that the curity instability, in particular, due public health, Abdul Hakim Taman- the courts. The Afghan people, civil which would investigate recent bor- so few potential deposits have been importation of low quality drugs is of to the activity of the Taliban militant na, said they are not able to prevent society organisations and the media der incidents.