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AT Monitoring Desk AT News Report KABUL: Former Heads of At least 50 people have been killed National Directorate of Security KABUL: Former President Hamid and more than 400 injured after at (NDS), Amrullah Saleh, and Karzai strongly condemned US least one gunman opened fire on Rahmatullah Nabil reacted to the shooting incident that killed and concert-goers on the popular Las recent visit of Pakistan’s Chief of wounded dozens of people. Vegas Strip in the US state of Army Staff, Qamar Javed Bajwa, “I condemn in strongest terms Nevada. The mass shooting took calling on the government to stay the murderous attack on a festival place late on Sunday outside a vigilant as Pakistan duplicity is in Las Vegas, USA, that killed and building at the Mandalay Bay known to all. wounded dozens of innocent Resort and Casino during the Route Amrullah Saleh called Bajwa’s people, extending my heartfelt 91 country festival. More than condolences to the families of those 22,000 people were in attendance visit a deceive act, calling on the at the concert. government not to magnify this Rahmatullah Nabil Amrullah Saleh who lost their loved ones in this brutal attack,” the former president Police named the shooter as journey as honesty does visible in 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, it. “National Unity Government twitted. At least 50 people have been who they said fired into the crowd (NUG) has to wait. Please do not assassination of the Taliban’s America (VoA), adding that from the 32nd floor of the be hurry in saying that new season insurgents is getting lower. Pakistan would continue to their killed and more than 400 injured after at least one gunman opened Mandalay Bay hotel. of cooperation with Pakistan had He added, “Please don’t blow political and military meddling in The suspected attacker was been started,” Saleh wrote on his up your anti-Pakistani narrative, Afghanistan. fire on concert-goers on the popular later found dead in his hotel room, performing. "Witnesses told me what appeared to be fireworks", facebook page. which have given little credence to According to the former NDS Las Vegas Strip in the US state of a police statement said. they heard a sound like fireworks Uribe told Al Jazeera. "It wasn’t “What if Haqqani terrorist the government, and don’t describe chief, Pakistan’s new approach to Nevada. Cole Watson, who was at the going off," he said. until later on that we realised it network and the Taliban insurgent it big with a few hours of visit that Afghanistan is due to US pressure The mass shooting took place concert with his wife and kids, "Aldean played on for about was actual gunshots." He said that kill our people, that I am sure they full of forehead of pickle and and also a tactical issue, and the late on Sunday outside a building said: "At first it sounded like thirty seconds before it dawned on people were running all over the would commit this crime over and anxiety. country (Pakistan), has no at the Mandalay Bay Resort and someone was setting off a whole everyone that this was not place and "they were laying on the over, and you would say that the He furthered, “Yes this trip honesty to this approach. Casino during the Route 91 lot of fire crackers". fireworks. Then people hit the floor on their backs or their attack was designed and funded was a great achievement for “Trusting Pakistan for the second country festival. More than 22,000 He said when they "realised it ground and people ran.” stomachs". "We didn’t know at from other side of the Durand Afghanistan that forced Chief of time is a mistake.” people were in attendance at the was gunfire and everybody started Watson said he saw several that time the shots were coming Army Staff of a nuclear country. However, Jawed Faisal, concert. running”. "The scene was insane - injured people when he and his from the hotel." Police later took Line,” he furthered. it was absolute chaos," Watson family ran from the scene of the Uribe and others he was with to a He added, “The visit of But let’s be realistic, what can be Deputy Head of Spokesman for its reason. Whatever the reason CEO, Abdullah Abdullah said that told Al Jazeera by telephone. attack. Another witness, Felipe secure location where they had to Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff is Wade Millward, a journalist Uribe, was watching the concert wait for the situation to be cleared. not due to turning point in their would be, but honesty is not there, Pakistani chief of army staff, with the Las Vegas Review- from the top floor of the Mandalay Videos posted on social media policies, nor because of our unless they end the war and stop Qamar Javed Bajwa, assured Journal, told Al Jazeera that the Bay hotel when he saw the attack show the crowd ducking for cover strength, but because of threat and supporting terrorism.” Afghanistan that this time attack took place while country- take place. "We were looking at the as multiple shots can be heard. pressure that imposed on them At the same time Rahmatullah Islamabad will act upon its music star Jason Aldean was concert down below when we saw (Al Jazeera) (Pakistani officials) by Donald Nabil, ex-NDS chief termed commitment on certain issues. Trump.” Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff visit Meanwhile, a number of He added that there is no to Kabul as a deceive act, and lawmakers in parliament said in reason to be hopeful for a new warned regarding dishonesty of view of Pakistan’s controversial season without seeing and Pakistan over peace and role in the fight against insurgency, experimenting with tangible reconciliation process. the Afghan government should be results. Meanwhile, with the onset “We should not trust vigilant in making sure Pakistan of each winter season, attacks and Pakistan,” Nabil told Voice of does not deceive Afghanistan. eduction in gas prices has delayed the implementation of pipeline project involving AT News Report Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. KABUL: At least 99 militants were killed and 68 others were Afghanistan’s ambassador in AT News Report better manner and pave the ground wounded in different crackdowns Turkmenistan told 1TV that within past 24 hours. reduction in gas prices and crisis for Afghan Muslim to mark Ashura day peacefully. He also expressed In a press release issued here, in global gas and oil markets has KABUL: Members of the Wolesi Ministry of Defense, (MoD)said caused delay in implementation of Jirga (Lower House) of Parliament pleasure that all Afghan Shiite and Sunni Muslims together in full that Afghan National Army the mega project. lauded Afghan security forces for (ANA) in collaboration with “Unfortunately, the better reinforcement of security unity marked Ashura. Member of the Wolesi Jirga Afghan National Police (ANP) companies which contracted during Ashura day ceremony. and National Directorate of development of Gylkynish gas “Thanks from Afghan security Obiadullah Barakzai voiced pleasure over peacefully marking Security (NDS) personal has field couldn’t predict gas market forces and united Afghan nation conducted joint operations prices accurately,” Mirwais Nab that pave the ground for a peaceful of Ashura day. AT News Report He said that security organs against insurgents in different said. marking of Ashura across the areas Nangarhar, Kapisa, He, however, said that country,” said Speaker of the shinned well in reinforcement of KABUL: A number of foreign security during Ahsura day Laghman, Paktia, Ghazni, Logar, ambassadors to Afghanistan and Turkmenistan was working to Wolesi Jirga Abdul Rauf Ibrahimi. Kandahar, Uruzgan, Farah, complete construction of the He said that although throughout the country. representatives from various donor He said thanked Afghan Badghis, Jawzjan, Faryab, organizations on Monday held a pipeline in its territory in another inauspicious intrigue and threat Kunduz, Balkh, Badakhshan and four months. He said that the was high, but Afghan forces nations for keeping unity and consultative meeting with the coordination during Ashura day. Helmand province. National Security Adviser, pipeline would reach Afghanistan succeeded reinforce security in a Statement said that in these Mahammad Haneef Atmar. borders by June. operations 99 insurgents The meeting was attended by The $10 billion project would including a Taliban district chief various ambassadors, carry 33 billion cubic metres of gas and five Daesh affiliates were representatives of donor a year. It will cover 1,814 killed and 68 others were injured. organizations and high-ranking kilometres with Afghanistan part During these operations in foreign military officials where a being 735 km. the past 24 hours, Afghan detailed consultative discussion Afghanistan would get 500 National and Defense Security was held on national and regional million cubic metres of gas from forces shelled and bombed the issues and the next Kabul-based the pipeline in the first 10 years enemies’ positions by artilleries international conference. The and the amount would increase in and air force the country. He also highlighted to peace and prosperity of the the following decades. international partners shared their the progress and achievements Afghan people. During the During these operations, 31 views and suggestions with Hanif The project is expected also insurgents were killed and 16 made by the National Defense and meeting, foreign ambassadors and to bring $500 million in revenue to One MP was forcibly Atmar in a bid to ensure positive Security Forces. representatives from donor other were wounded in Imam outcomes of the international the Afghan government for transit prevented from raising the district of Kunduz, 42 rebelse Moreover, the participants of organizations recognized the and create jobs for 12,000. conference. According to the press the meeting discussed all aspects achievements made by the brave issue of corruption on the were killed and 21 others release, issued from the National Abdul Qadir Mutfi, a part of the speaker of the wounded in Chora district of of the process of international and patriotic Afghan national spokesman for Afghanistan’s Security Council office, important conference on Afghanistan to be defense and security forces. The house during Monday’s Urzgan, eight were killed and five decisions regarding the upcoming Mines and Petroleum Ministry, others wounded in Qarabagh held in the near future in Kabul. international partners and strategic said that work was underway for session. international conference on Atmar said the upcoming friends of Afghanistan also district of Ghazni and five Daesh Afghanistan have been made technical studies, demining, land fighters were killed and one international conference would be applauded the sacrifices of Afghan acquisition for the project. He said during the meeting. a milestone for the political and security forces and they were injured in Achin district of Atmar gave a detailed and that the construction of the pipeline Nangarhar. economic stability in the country. optimistic in the upcoming in Afghanistan would begin soon comprehensive briefing on the He added the next Kabul-based international conference on political and security situations in after its completion in international conference would add Afghanistan. Turkmenistan. (1TVNEWS) 2 dead in The speaker of the Wolesi Jirga Bashardost said the scale of Farayb clinic (Lower House of Parliament) corruption in parliament was sky Abdul Rauf Ibrahimi on Monday rocketing. “I want to categorically explosion acknowledged that corruption does say that when something is exist in the legislative body, but infected with corruption, they MAIMANA : Two people were that a parliamentary commission wash it with water, but the At least three Afghan policemen killed and one wounded in a bomb has been tasked to investigate the dangerous issue is that what can were killed when insurgents blast inside a clinic in the Khwaja allegations. He called on we do when the water itself is attacked a checkpoint in northern Sabzposh district of northwestern lawmakers not to debate the issue infected,” said Bashardost. But, Takhar province overnight, Faryab province on Monday inside the house as it was of no MP Abdul Qader Zazai officials said Monday. morning. KABUL : Efforts have been made interest to the country. “Enough Watandost, who serves as the head Nine more police were Abdullah Masoomi, the for safe and secure flow of traffic about future plan and strategies. highway stretched from Parwan’s discussions have been held on of parliament’s administrative injured in the incident which district’s administrative chief, told through the Salang Pass during Salahi told lawmaker that Jabal Saraj to Baghlan’s Dushi was corruption inside the house over board, said that raising the issue of happened in Gortepa village of Pajhwok Afghan News the winter, authorities concerned told Salang remained opened in dilapidated condition and needed the past few days, but this debate corruption during parliamentary Khwaja Ghar district. incident took place at a health lawmakers on Monday. throughout the year, but a large urgent reconstruction. did not send out a good image of sessions was not beneficial for the Khalil Aseer, a spokesman centre at 9am. He said a woman Abdul Rahman Salahi, number of traffic and movement He said over 400 personnel parliament; it also created huge country. “Based on parliament’s for provincial police, said that and one man were killed and a secretary at Ministry of Public of heavy vehicles damaged the vital and more than 100 different type problems on social media,” said internal agenda, this is against the the Taliban militants seized the nurse wounded. Works, Mohammad Aslam Sayas, Highway. He added: “For basic of machinery had been allocated Ibrahimi. But, when an MP, national interests and I am facility with police retreating He added no one had been secretary and acting state minister reconstruction work of the to Salang highway to help traffic Ramazan Bashardost, tried to compelled to cut your from it. arrested in connection with the for disaster management and Gen. highway there is a need for six during winter. Sayas said, “Like discuss the allegations of (Bashardost’s) microphone on the However, he said that it came blast. Police have launched an Rajab, head of the Salang Pass months and during this period all previous years, food for 10,000 corruption against the speaker basis of the internal rules and back under forces’ control. investigation into the incident. Protection and Safety Authority kind of traffic should be blocked.” people has been transferred to the himself and the head of the principles; you always talk against Taliban has yet to make (Pajhwok) were summoned by the Wolesi Eighty-six kilometres of the 13 safe homes on Salang highway.” administration board, he was the national interests,” said comment on the attack. Jirga who briefed the lawmakers total 108 kilometres of Salang (ToloNews) prevented from raising the issue. Watandost. 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will not send its troops there while India air freight corridor is a to this region only, it is in other Trump administration allow this it will increase humanitarian and sustainable proposition? parts of the world as well. And the to happen? As a matter of principle economic aid to Afghanistan … There are a few impediments fact that it was ignored for a long they are supportive of that but at I don’t think the issue of and some concerns of the Afghan time that gave terrorists the the same time they have said that sending Indian troops was asked. traders have to be addressed such longevity that you see today. they want to create better security India’s support for our military as strict food safety conditions That’s the reality. As long as conditions on the ground so that and security cooperation has been here or environmental concerns. terrorist groups are able to find the Taliban cannot come back there earlier in the scope of the Afghan traders have to be better sanctuaries outside then they militarily but rather they would strategic partnership which is very prepared to meet those might continue to live longer. So come for negotiations. broad. Based on the needs of regulations. There is a need to bring this has also been addressed in the And how do you view the role Afghanistan, India has always more awareness in the business South Asia Policy (of the US). played by China and Russia in the responded on time. You have given community about these things. Hopefully, this will be addressed entire saga? us copters, the spare parts have Then the operation will be by all countries in the region. Russia’s reading of the been promised, you are training our smoother than what it is now. US’ decision to keep NATO situation is that they consider military personnel, officers and in What are your views on US’ troops there and not withdraw it Daesh as the main threat. There is many other areas. new Afghanistan policy, vis-à-vis … no doubt that the original Taliban So, what else are you seeking their ties with Pakistan? That’s why I said it is not time- is mainly from this region but their from India in terms of defence The fact that the condition is bound. They have said they will composition is from all around the armaments? fact-based and not time-bound that keep their military support there region and beyond the region. So Our needs have been raised at will give a sense of certainty and in Afghanistan based on there is slight difference in the the security level. We will continue assurance. In regional aspect it conditions, which means that if description of the threat. Daesh discussions on that. Afghanistan seeks a greater role for India, which they see the country stabilising might be a bigger threat in Iraq and has needs on those areas and India is already playing a pre-eminent then they will see other options Syria but the situation in has been a willing partner to role in the stabilisation of the and that is also a strong message Afghanistan is such only because contribute. The scope is not limited country. And that is now to the terrorist groups. It is also a the Taliban has destabilised and these discussions have been recognised by US. message for us. We need to utilise Afghanistan and created space for Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah. underway throughout. Is it not ironical that it is the the opportunity to address our other terrorist groups, including You were quite hopeful of the same US which is providing aid to challenges in the best way possible. Daesh and other terrorist Afghanistan’s Chief Executive contribution towards rebuilding of Chahabahar, which is for the India-Pakistan-Afghanistan trade you, was the one that started the What happened to the process organisation from the region. To Abdullah Abdullah, who was here the war-torn country as future of South Asia, Central Asia, corridor pact when you last came ‘War on Terror’, which continues of bringing Taliban on the help one in order to defeat another last week to inaugurate the India- enumerated in its Afghanistan Afghanistan and including Iran. to India … till this day, that destabilised your negotiating table and India being is not the answer. We need to work Afghanistan trade show, has said policy. Excerpts: Once Chahabahar is At this stage we are focused economy? party to it? We have not seen the on it with Russia. With China we that the country will continue to What did you discuss with operationalised, we will start on bilateral agreements. There is Terror cannot be wished away. results out of that. Our call for the have good relations. As far as raise its military and defence needs Prime Minister Narendra Modi? shipments of wheat. India has impediment on land transit and that The war on terror had started Taliban to come to the negotiating terrorism is concerned, the with India, while India has made it PM Modi’s attitude towards done its part and helped us building is a reality. It might remain that before the US started engaging with table will continue. The sooner terrorists which are threatening clear it will not be sending its Afghanistan has been to find out that road which connects the way even our wishes remain Afghanistan. The people of they come to that reality that they China’s stability ETIM (East troops to fight ‘War on Terror’ what are the other priorities of Iranian border to our Ring Road. different. We hope that one day Afghanistan were fighting against need to do so and give up their Turkestan Islamic Movement) are there. In an interview with Afghanistan and find out ways to Full operationalisation will take we will have full connectivity terrorist groups and Al-Qaeda was links with the terrorist networks, also part of that conglomerate that BusinessLine, Abdullah said US help. We discussed the challenge time but it is in the interest of all. through land. active in Afghanistan prior to they need to come and talk, it will are operating in Afghanistan. now recognises India’s of terrorism and better utilisation India has made it clear that it Do you think the Afghanistan- September 11. And it is not limited be better for the country. Will the (thehindubusinessline)

WASHINGTON: Defense Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr. will Secretary James Mattis will testify before the committee on the appear before both House and security situation in Afghanistan. Senate panels this week to discuss House Foreign Affairs — 12 President Donald Trump’s new p.m. — Rayburn 2172 strategy in Afghanistan and the Iraq effects on stability in the broader The committee will hear from region. Mattis, along with Joint outside experts on genocide Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph emergency relief in Iraq and Syria. Dunford Jr., will appear before the House Armed Services — 1 House and Senate Armed Services p.m. — Rayburn 2118 committees on Tuesday, giving his South Asia assessment of progress so far and Defense Secretary James the challenges ahead. Mattis and Joint Chiefs Chairman It’s the second appearance for Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr. will Dunford on Capitol Hill in a week, testify before the committee on the after he re-appointment hearing security situation in Afghanistan before senators last week. During and the broader region. that hearing, Dunford said U.S. Senate Foreign Relations — 2 forces are in a “critical transition” p.m. — Dirksen 419 in Afghanistan and said Trump’s Nominations new approach “removes The committee will consider restrictions on military authorities several pending nominations, and force levels in order to including the new ambassadors to reinforce our relationship with Cameroon, Angola and Zambia. Afghan forces.” House Armed Services — 3:30 Earlier this month, Mattis p.m. — Rayburn 2212 signed orders to send 3,500 ISIL additional U.S. forces to the region, Former Iraq Ambassador Ryan pushing the total number of U.S. Crocker and other outside experts Jason Blair, acting director of The subcommittee on secretary for memorial affairs and troops in the country well over will testify before the committee International Affairs and Trade at disability assistance will consider Cheryl Mason to be chair of the 10,000. on ways to secure the Middle East the U.S. Government a series of pending bills related to Board of Veterans' Appeals. Tuesday, Oct. 3 after the defeat of the Islamic State Accountability Office, will testify VA benefits. Thursday, Oct. 5 Senate Homeland Security — group. on the State Department’s House Foreign Affairs — 2 House Foreign Affairs — 9 9:30 a.m. — Dirksen 342 Wednesday, Oct. 4 antiterrorism assistance program. p.m. — Rayburn 2172 a.m. — Rayburn 2172 Nominations Senate Homeland Security — Senate Foreign Relations — Iran Burma The committee will consider 10:00 a.m. — Dirksen 342 10:30 a.m. — Dirksen 419 Outside experts will testify State Department officials will the nomination of John Marshall Pending legislation ISIS before the committee on the testify before the committee on Mitnick to be general counsel for The committee will consider The committee will consider influence of Iranian militias on violence against Rohingya groups the Department of Homeland several pending bills, including one several pending nominations and stability in the Middle East. in Burma. Security. requiring new reports on the hear from outside experts on the Senate Veterans' Affairs — Senate Foreign Relations — 2 Senate Armed Services — 10 backlog of personnel security future of the Middle East after the 2:30 p.m. — Russell 418 p.m. — Dirksen 419 a.m. — Dirksen G-50 clearance investigations. fall of the Islamic State group. Nominations Nominations Afghanistan House Foreign Affairs — 10 House Veterans’ Affairs — The committee will consider a The subcommittee will Defense Secretary James a.m. — Rayburn 2172 10:30 a.m. — Cannon 334 series of nominations, including consider several pending Mattis and Joint Chiefs Chairman Antiterrorism initiatives Pending legislation Randy Reeves to be the under nominations. (DEFENSENEWS) M in ister Field r ea ffir m s U K com m itm en t to Afgh a n ista n du r in g visit to K a bu l. The Minister for Asia and the Pacific has completed a two day visit to Afghanistan, where he met with President Ashraf Ghani.

There are so many paintings in they were now looking forward Minister Field expressed the UK’s Government as it seeks to Penelope Trought's home that she putting brush to canvas again. continued support for the Afghan overcome the legacy of over 40 could hold an exhibition – so she's They said it was a "relaxing" government, highlighting the years of conflict. doing just that. experience and were keen to put excellent progress made on We work in close partnership The dozens of paintings more art on their walls. reforming the security sector, with the government, and will scattered around her spare "The next one will be bigger addressing anti-corruption and continue to provide military, bedroom have been created by and better," Layla Javid said. making progress on elections. The political and developmental former refugees who she has been Support for the project came Minister stressed the need to focus assistance as this amazing country teaching to paint and will be on from the Hutt City Council's on political solutions as the key to moves ever closer to becoming a show on Octobre 14 in an Creative Communities Fund which bringing a more peaceful and stable more prosperous and stable state exhibition in Lower Hutt. had enabled Trought to provide Afghanistan. that provides real opportunities for Trought started the paint and other materials. He also met with Attorney the Afghan people. programme for former refugees to She has now hosted more than General Farid Hamidi to discuss Notes for editors link them with each other and with 30 people of all ages and abilities the progress made by the Anti- The UK’s combat mission to other parts of the community. from around the world at her Corruption Justice Centre (ACJC). Afghanistan ended in 2014 but we She has been a Red Cross painting sessions. People from The ACJC was set up in 2016 with continue to work closely with volunteer for 12 years and began Columbia, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, UK funding and technical support, NATO on Afghanistan in a number the painting programme from her Syria and Myanmar have all sat and since its formation, has of areas. As the framework nation house in Lower Hutt last around her dining room table to successfully prosecuted a number for the Afghan National Army November after helping former create their artworks. of senior Afghan officials, Officer Academy (ANAOA), the refugees set up their homes. "Anyone can join in. It's not highlighting the move towards UK has helped to train over 2,500 She noticed many didn't have art therapy, most people just want ending impunity for corruption in cadets, intended to be the next anything to brighten up the often something beautiful on their Afghanistan. generation of military leaders. drab walls of their new homes and walls." Trought planned on The Minister also met with By working closely together decided something needed to be applying for the the latest round Deputy Foreign Minister Hekmat on corruption, a policy priority done about it. of funding to continue the project. Karzai to discuss regional affairs shared by both the UK and "When I see bare walls, I want The exhibition will be held at and prospects for peace. Afghanistan, our technical to put pictures on them." the Hutt City Baptist Church on Minister for Asia and the assistance is helping to increase Abraham and Layla Javid are High St on Saturday, October 14. Pacific Mark Field said: accountability and support the former refugees from Afghanistan Attendees are encouraged to bring The UK is committed to Anti-Corruption Justice Centre and had never painted before they a plate for a shaded dinner at continuing its support for (ACJC). The first trial took place came to New Zealand. 5.30pm and speeches will begin Afghanistan, and we continue to at the ACJC in November. Having done a painting each around 7pm. (STUFF) work closely with the Afghan (GOV) TUESDAY .OCTOBER 03, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES

Officials have said this major project should be complete in 2019 and hundreds of thousands of Afghans will benefit.

Officials from Da Afghanistan Rahmatulllah, who is lives in Breshna Sherkat (DABS) said 60 Maidan Shahar city of Maidan EMERGENCY percent of the 500kw Wardak province, along with other CALLS Turkmenistan Electricity Project villagers living in mud houses in is complete and that the electricity the area, said that they know life line, for Kabul, Wardak and will improve for them once the Police Ghazni provinces, should be up electricity project has been and running by 2019. completed. 100 - 119 “We hope that with this “We are very happy that project, hundreds of thousands of electricity is coming to us and we residents will receive electricity in are grateful to government that it Hospitals Kabul, Wardak and Ghazni is making an effort to improve our provinces,” said DBA spokesman lives,” said Rahmatullah. Kabul: Afghan student Mariam FMIC Hospital Wahidullah Tawhidi. Meanwhile, villagers argue that Ahmadi has been named as one of Behind Kabul Medical However, in total, 13 government should also think of the winners in the International provinces will eventually benefit other development projects that World Food Programme (WFP) University: from this project. can benefit their villages. Villagers Children's Design Competition for 0202500200-+93793275595 Residents along the power line said they want modern amenities. 2017, a statement from the WFP route have welcomed the progress “We have another problem said on Monday. – especially those that live close also, we don’t have schools for our The winning design portrayed Rabia-i-Balkhi Hospital to the Kabul-Kandahar highway, children, government must solve Miriam’s experience of her school Pule Bagh-e- Umomi where pylons and substations are our problems,” said Zarif Khan, in Badghis province, where being erected. one villager. (ToloNews) students sat under trees or in the 070263672 school yard because there were not enough class rooms. The moving Khairkhana Hospital drawing, which depicts one of her literacy classes, was among 20 0799-321007 Kam Air launches direct finalists chosen from a short list 2401352 of 120 drawings by schoolchildren in 22 different countries, the flight to Delhi from Mazar statement said. Indira Gandhi Children Recently, in Badghis province, WFP presented Mariam, aged 12, Hospital, Wazir Akbar Mazar-e-Sharif residents welcomed the introduction of twice weekly flights to the and her school with a prize in Indian city, especially as so many travel to Delhi for medical treatment. recognition of the excellent work Khan, Kabul 2301372 they do in spite of their challenging Kam Air on Monday launched its situation. Ibn-e- Seena new twice weekly flight from All the students competing in Maulana Jalaluddin Mohammad the event attending schools that Pul-e-Artan, Kabul Balkhi International Airport in participate in WFP’s worldwide Mazar-e-Sharif to New Delhi, in school meals programmes, which 2100359 India. were designed to both fortify the Mohammad Asif, the head of health of school children as well as Wazir Akbar Khan Mazar airport, said efforts are also keep them in the classroom even underway to start up a cargo route during difficult times. Students Hospital from the airport to foreign direct connection will also through Kabul, but now direct received meals or snacks in school, 2301741, 2301743 destinations. “Soon we will start eventually increase trade and flights have started and we are very and/or take-home rations. exporting agricultural produce,” commercial activity between the happy,” said Khalid another Around the world, WFP Asif added. Meanwhile Manjish north of Afghanistan and India and passenger. provides food to more than 16 Ali Abad Grover, India’s Consul General in that we see more and more These flights are considered million children in school meals Shahrara, Kabul Mazar-e Sharif welcomed the business people using this economically beneficial for programmes in 60 countries. move and said this was yet another opportunity to travel to India for Afghans living in the north – Education plays a significant role 2100439 sign of Afghanistan-India business,” Grover said. Meanwhile especially those in need of in breaking the cycle of hunger, and friendship. “This is probably an passengers booked on the inaugural specialized medical treatment. WFP strives to reach the poorest answer to the call of all these flight to Delhi also welcomed the “Our people have health and most vulnerable children. Malalai Maternity people who wanted a direct flight move. “I am flying from Mazar-e- problems and they travel to India Mariam loves drawing and Hospital from here and I think the most who Sharif directly to New Delhi and I and in the past people faced big wants to travel the world. Through would benefit from this direct flight am very glad,” said Najibullah a problems but now with direct her drawing, she wishes to show 2201377/ 2301743 will be the people from this region; passenger. flights their problems are solved,” her country’s problems. She especially those who go to India “In the past we did not have said Afzal Hadid Balkh. dreams of becoming a heart Banks KABUL : Some politicians on satisfaction from the fair conduct for medical treatment; I hope this direct flights and we had to go (ToloNews) surgeon when she grows up. “The vegetable oil I receive from WFP, Sunday demanded the next year of election. Da Afghanistan Bank Wolesi Jirga and district council “Transparency of election is enough for my family, we don’t elections to be free, fair and starts from nomination of need to buy cooking oil from 2100302, 2100303 transparent. commissioners, secretary election market,” vows the seventh grade Mohammad Karim Khalili, commission, voters’ registration student at Abgarmak girl’s high Bakhtar Bank former vice president and and identification of election sites,” school in Qala-I-Naw, Badghis incumbent head of the High Peace he said. Mohaqiq asked the province. “I want to continue my 0776777000 Council (HPC), while address a government to provide facility for study and go to Turkey for my Azizi Bank gathering there to commemorate political parties so they would be higher education.” the 10th Muharramul Haram able to monitor the activities of “These children are the future 0799 700900 stressed over transparent conduct election commissions and the KABUL : Afghanistan Under-19 of Afghanistan. To ensure a healthy of future election in the country. election bodies of the country defeated Bangladesh in their third future for the country we must to Pashtany Bank He said: “We want the next should be able to get public trust One-day International (ODI) invest in their education today,” 2102908, 2103868 election to be fair and free, we want in the entire process of election. match on Monday, a board official Said Mick Lorentzen, WFP all political parties, internal and “Unfortunately, in the past we said. Afghanistan Cricket Board Representative and Country external watchdogs to strictly were unable to conduct fair (ACB) spokesman, Farid Hottak, Director for Afghanistan. Air Services monitor the polling process. We election. Until there is no free told Pajhwok Afghan News that The theme of this year’s hope the Wolesi Jirga election be election political stability could not the Afghanistan U-19 won the toss competition, which involved both Safi Airways conducted in transparent manner be achieved. Though election every and asked Bangladesh to bat first. a drawing and an accompanying so that way could paved for tribe, group and party could raise The Bangladeshis posted a explanatory text, was “Zero 020 22 22 222 presidential election.” their vice and express their meagre total of 75 runs in the 50 Hunger: The future begins with Deputy Chief Executive problems,” he noted. overs match at the Sylhet food.” Five drawings from Ariana Mohammad Mohaqiq said He asked the government to International Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan were originally transparent conduct of election take effective measure for the free For Afghanistan, Nawin Alhaq submitted to the competition 020-2100270 was one of the major demands of and fair conduct of election in the claimed four wickets, Tariq judges at WFP Headquarters in people asking for public country. (Pajhwok) Stanikzai two and Yousuf Zazai, Rome, Italy. They were selected Kam Air Mujib Zadran and Esmatullah from more than 40 entries. “All of us at WFP congratulate 0799974422 these young artists for creating such unique and inspiring works,” Hotels said Mr. Lorentzen. ANSF advancing in seyagerd The designs from the Safi Landmark competition will be displayed in WFP Headquarters and will also 020-2203131 be incorporated into wall calendars as air operations intensify grabbed one scalp each. was announced as man of the and greeting cards for global SERENA Hottak said Afghanistan raced match. The first one-day was won distribution to raise awareness of Reports from Parwan’s Seyagerd to the target in the 18th over for by Bangladesh while the second the World Food Programme’s 0799654000 district indicate that on Monday the loss five wickets. Nawin Alhaq was washed out. (Pajhwok) work. (Pajhwok) the Afghan security forces were able to retake parts of Fandoqistan New Rumi Restaurant valley that collapsed to the Taliban 0776351347 on Thursday. Sources from Seyagerd district told TOLOnews that air Internet Services operations on Taliban strongholds UA Telecom have intensified and security 0796701701 / 0796702702 forces have advanced. Meanwhile, interior ministry spokesman Najib Danish said the Exchange Rate military operation will not only concentrate on Seyagerd’s 1.00 USD Fandoqistan valley, but will also 68.50AFN cover other areas in the district. “Airstrikes were carried out today and yesterday (Monday and 1000.00 IRR Sunday). Enough forces have been deployed in the area including 18.00AFN national army, local police and special forces,” said Danish. Fandoqistan is a wide valley 1.00 UAE with dozens of villages. The valley 18.60AFN shares borders with Kabul’s On Sunday a number of that is why the country is facing a Paghman, Stalif and Shakar Dara villagers in the valley told crisis,” MP Abdul Satar Khawasi districts – which has raised concern TOLOnews that security forces said. On Thursday the Taliban 1.00 EUR as this could pose a serious threat had not been actively fighting the launched coordinated attacks on 82.20AFN to the security of Kabul city. Taliban. They also said some parts of Fandoqistan valley and “Ghorband’s valleys are the people from Parwan province were took control of some areas. most vulnerable places in terms of cooperating with the Taliban. Sources from the area said a 1000.00 INR security in Parwan province. Now “It is better that government number of security forces 1055.00AFN Taliban, from parts of Baghlan investigates the issue that such stationed in the valley left their province and Pul-e-Khumri city, things (cooperation with Taliban) check posts during the attack – have entered Ghorband valleys,” is true. If it is true, then again instead of fighting the insurgents. 1000.00 PKR MP Zakia Sangin said. government will remain silent and (ToloNews) 641.00AFN TUESDAY. OCTOBER 03, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES S r i L a n ka a r r ests B u ddh ist m on k a fter pr otest a ga in st

R oh in gya M u slim s A report by the Varanasi Commissioner had also blamed the varsity administra- tion and the baton-charge on protesting students for the violence in the BHU.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) ing moral responsibility for the vice chancellor Girish Chandra violence inside the campus. I don’t Tripathi, who is being blamed for run BHU on the basis of RSS or last month’s violence and baton- any political ideology, says VC charge on protesting girl students Tripathi A report by the Varanasi in the campus, has gone on leave, Commissioner had also blamed the citing personal reasons. BHU varsity administration and the ba- sources told IANS that Tripathi, ton-charge on protesting students whose term is ending next month, for the violence in the BHU. The has gone on leave for “indefinite opposition parties have been de- period” due to personal reasons. manding sacking of the vice chan- The Union HRD Ministry has ini- cellor. The BHU administration tiated the process of choosing the has ordered a judicial inquiry into new vice chancellor. Earlier, the the incident. The investigation vice chancellor had said that he would be conducted by a team would quit if he was asked to go headed by VK Dixit, a retired judge on leave. BHU’s chief proctor ON of the Allahabad high court. Singh had last week resigned tak- (Hindustan Times)

A Sri Lankan court remanded a mana Dayarathana, and colleagues Tension between Myanmar’s ma- Buddhist monk in custody on are accused of storming into the jority Buddhists and the Rohingya, Monday after charging him with safe house chanting “Rohingyas are most of whom are denied citizen- leading hardline nationalists in a terrorists”. President Maithripala ship, has exploded several times protest against 31 Rohingya Mus- Sirisena’s government condemned over the past few years as old en- lim asylum seekers last week, forc- the attack on the refugees as mities, and Buddhist nationalism, ing the refugees to flee a U.N. safe “shameful” and urged police to surfaced with the end of decades house, police said. hunt down those responsible. The of harsh military rule. There has The police have so far re- refugees, who were arrested in been an exodus of Rohingya from manded seven people on several April along with two suspected Myanmar’s Rakhine state since charges including creating commu- Indian traffickers in a boat in Sri Aug. 25, when attacks by Rohingya nal disharmony, attacking police Lankan seas, were taken into pro- militants triggered a military crack- and damaging property, police tective custody and then to a de- down that the United Nations has spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara tention centre outside Colombo branded “ethnic cleansing”. told Reuters. The monk, Akmee- following the protest on Tuesday. (Reuters)

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek- eral fronts, the PTI chief also reit- e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran erated his call for fresh elections. Khan has resolved that his party, He alleged that Interior Minister in collaboration with other oppo- Ahsan Iqbal had staged a ‘drama’ sition parties, will block the Elec- in the capital as Nawaz Sharif ap- tions Bill 2017 from being passed peared before an accountability by the National Assembly (NA). court for a hearing regarding sever- Addressing a press conference here al graft cases opened against him. on Monday, he said that he was “Rangers have suddenly ap- contacting other opposition par- peared and taken over this place,” BUTWAL: Prime Minister Sher urged the voters to make NC num- nior leader Ram Chandra Paudel ties to invite them to challenge the Ahsan had said as he lashed out at Bahadur Deuba has said that the ber one party in the upcoming assured that the constitution bill, which had been passed with a the paramilitary force for barring constitution would be amended to Provincial and Parliamentary elec- would be amended to address de- majority vote by Senate last PML-N leaders, lawyers and sup- address the demands of Madhesi tions. “Only the big party like NC mands of disgruntled forces for the month after a key amendment pro- porters of former prime minister people. PM Deuba stressed that can amend the constitution,” Deu- implementation of the statute. posed by the PPP, to retain a clause Nawaz Sharif from entering an ac- the statue will be amended in Ne- ba added. He also stressed unity “Nepali Congress will indulge in resurrected by General Pervez countability court in Islamabad. pali Congress leadership. Address- for the implementation of consti- the national development, village Musharraf through the Political The PTI chief said that Ahsan’s ing a mass rally organised by the tution and institutionalisation of development and people develop- Parties Order 2002, was rejected. statement would create conflict party at Majagaun in Rupandehi democracy if the provincial and ment,” Paudel added.Likewise, NC Under the bill, the legal bar on a among the country’s institutions. district today, Nepali Congress parliamentary elections are held on General Secretary Sasanka Koira- person to serve as an office-bearer Speaking about his on-going case President Sher Bahadur Dauba time. Similarly, Nepali Congress se- la said. (AP) of a political party if he was either in the Supreme Court, which seeks not qualified to be, or disqualified Imran’s disqualification over the from being elected as a member of non-disclosure of assets, owner- the parliament under the Article 63 ship of offshore companies and of the Constitution was removed, receiving foreign funding for his Pakistan’s paving the way for an otherwise party, the PTI chief said that he Nawaz Sharif to head his party – had submitted ‘complete’ details the Pakistan Muslim League-N. of his finances and documents per- “This bill will provide an oppor- taining to the money trail for his anti-graft tunity to a ‘criminal’ to become Draycott Flat in London. “I am the head of a party,” Imran said, being compared to the country’s referring to the former prime min- biggest criminal,” he said, adding ister. “You are creating a law for a that Sharif family had not submit- ‘criminal’,” he said, adding that the ted any evidence or money trail tribunal moral conscience of the country before the apex court during the was being jeopardised. “Does this Panama Papers case but he had happen in democracies? Democ- done so in the disqualification case racy means transparency,” the PTI against him. He further said that postpones chief said and threatened to ap- propaganda was being created and children are currently in London Sharif to leave and had his lawyers proach the courts if the ruling par- his case was being portrayed in the with their ailing mother who is represent him the rest of the hear- ty attempted to ‘bulldoze’ the bill same light as that of former prime undergoing treatment for throat ing. The case against the former through the assembly. He also said minister. “They think that if Sharif indictment cancer in Britain. Sharif himself did prime minister has become the cen- that he had already planned rallies Nawaz Sharif is a ‘thief’, then appear in court on Monday amid ter of much domestic media atten- in case of such an eventuality. Crit- Imran must be one as well,” he ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani into documents leaked from a Pan- toward ‘hidden hands’ behind his icising the ruling PML-N on sev- added. (Tribune) anti-graft tribunal on Monday ama law firm indicated that Sharif dismissal and spate of corruption stepped-up security. It was his tion in Pakistan. For Monday’s postponed the indictment of and some of his family members cases. In Monday’s development, second appearance before the same hearing, paramilitary rangers took former Prime Minister Nawaz had undisclosed assets abroad. The Judge Mohammad Bashir of the tribunal; last week, scores of his over security around the court com- Sharif for a week after his children, Supreme Court disqualified Sharif Accountability Court set Oct. 9 supporters, reporters and lawyers plex, barring media, lawyers, Sharif who are co-defendants in the case, from office in July, forcing him to for the indictments against Sharif, swarmed the small courtroom supporters — and even govern- Wasim Thajudeen failed to appear in court. The step down — also over undis- his two sons, daughter and son in- when he showed up, making it ment ministers from entering. Sharifs are facing the trial follow- closed assets. Sharif has denied any law. According to Mohsin Shah- impossible for the judge to con- Much to his anger, Interior Minis- ing orders by the country’s Su- wrongdoing. Sharif and some of his nawaz Ranjha, an attorney and duct proceeding smoothly. At that ter Ahsan Iqbal was also stopped point, the frustrated judge ordered at the gate. (Dwan) murder case; CID preme Court after an investigation party leaders have been pointing lawmaker from Sharif’s party, his seeks arrest warrant against Prof. Ananda Samarasekara The CID conducting investigations into the murder of former rugby player Wasim Thajudeen today sought a warrant for the arrest of former Colombo Chief Medical Officer Prof.Ananda Samarasekara over the alleged role in the cover up of evidence when conducting the first post mortem on Thajudeen’s body. Filing a motion before Colombo Addi- DHAKA — Bangladesh and Myanmar agreed on Monday to set up a tional Magistrate Jayram Trotsky, the CID further sought Court’s in- “working group” to plan the repatriation of more than half a million Ro- tervention to name former JMO Ananda Samarasekara as the third hingya Muslim refugees who have fled to Bangladesh to escape an army suspect in the Thajudeen murder case. However, Additional Magistrate crackdown, the Bangladeshi foreign minister said. The United Nations has observed that he would make a suitable order regarding these requests called the exodus of 507,000 Rohingya since late August the world’s fastest- after inspecting the facts pertaining to a Fundamental Rights petition developing refugee emergency, and says Buddhist-majority Myanmar is filed by Ananda Samarasekara. engaging in ethnic cleansing against its Rohingya Muslim minority. Myan- Prof. Samarasekara had filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the mar denies that. It says its forces are battling Rohingya “terrorists” who Supreme Court seeking an interim order preventing CID from arresting triggered the latest wave of violence with coordinated attacks on the securi- him in connection with the alleged loss of body parts of late Wasim ty forces on Aug. 25. Myanmar says more than 500 people have been killed Thajudeen. Filing a further report in court, ASP Wickremasekara of since, most of them insurgents, whom it has accused of attacking civilians CID Homicide Investigations Unit said that Ananda Samarasekara can and setting most of the fires that have reduced to ashes more than half of be charged for concealing evidence under section 198 of the Penal Code. more than 400 Rohingya villages in the north of Rakhine State. Bangladesh 'The investigations conducted so far have revealed that Prof. Sama- Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali said he and Myanmar official rasekara had also threatened his junior staffs when preparing the post Kyaw Tint Swe had agreed in their talks to set up the working group to mortem report. Investigations have also revealed former Colombo Chief draw up plans for repatriation. “We are looking forward to a peaceful solu- JMO had acted in an irresponsible manner when he was conducting the tion to the crisis,” Ali told reporters. Kyaw Tint Swe did not speak to the first post mortem on Thajudeen’s body,' ASP Wickremasekara said. media and government spokesmen in Myanmar were not immediately avail- Meanwhile, the Additional Magistrate directed the CID that infor- able for comment. Waves of Rohingya have taken refuge in Bangladesh over mation pertaining to the FR petition and anticipatory bail application the years complaining of persecution, in particular in the late 1970s, the filed by Prof. Ananda Samarasekara be submitted in court tomorrow. early 1990s and in October last year. (Reuters) TUESDAY. OCTOBER 03, 2017 AFGHANISTAN TIMES News-in-Brief Iraq: No talks GOVERNMENTOFSPAIN until Kurds cancel PRESSCONFERENCE referendum VICEPRESIDENT OF THE GOVERNMENT result On behalf of the Government of Spain, I this subsequent decree were suspended am speaking to you today to assess the by the Constitutional Court, which reit- The Iraqi government will not erated its warnings to all public authori- hold talks with the Kurdistan situation created in Catalonia as a conse- quence of the decision by the Generalitat ties concerned of its duty to “prevent or Regional Government until the paralyse any initiative aimed at ignoring latter cancels the results of the Turkish President Recep Tayyip (the Regional Government of Catalonia) Erdogan told Parliament yesterday to persist in its determination to carry out or evading the suspension that has been secession referendum, an MP for that his country no longer needs ordered”. the ruling State of Law Coalition an illegal referendum. From the outset, this EU membership but would not intention was illegal, undemocratic and · The Judiciary and the Public Prose- said. “We cannot receive any del- unilaterally abandon the stalled cutor’s Office have taken measures against egation from the Kurdish Minis- contrary to normal standards of coexist- talks to join the bloc. “We will not ence. Moreover, it is incompatible with the authorities and actions that may have try of Transport to discuss lift- be the side which gives up. To tell contributed to the organisation and im- ing the air embargo until all the our rule of law. Therefore, it could not the truth, we don’t need EU mem- take place and it has not taken place. The plementation of this referendum, within conditions, including the deliv- bership anymore,” Erdogan said. the framework of judicial process. ery of the security and financial rule of law has been applied, with firm- The premier has previously said ness and proportionality, to frustrate all · Measures have also been taken files of border crossings, giving that joining the EU is not Ankara’s against threats, aspersions and harassment the federal government the right the plans and objectives of the Generali- only option, and that Turkey is tat. Even before today, the events pre- suffered by politicians, public officials, to sell the region’s oil and cancel considering joining the Shanghai common citizens and even media, who the secession referendum results Cooperation Organisation (SCO) pared did not provide the most basic, ele- mentary guarantees of democratic proce- have recently been subjected to pressure are completely fulfilled,” MP with Russian President Vladimir for refusing to participate in this illegal Nahla Al-Hababi said. Al-Haba- Putin and Kazakh President Nur- dure. The instigators of the process turned a blind eye to all parliamentary rules, seek- process, which includes the unacceptable bi pointed out that the Iraqi gov- sultan Nazarbayev. Erdogan has use of schools and minors to promote the ernment is fulfilling the Parlia- always stressed that “the Europe- ing to provide it with a semblance of legal- ity. But this semblance was immediately purported consultation. ment’s requests to control the an Union rejects Turkey’s mem- · Today, the State Security forces, fol- borders and airports and hold bership because it is a Muslim cast aside. The subsequent implementa- tion of the process is a matter of demo- lowing orders from the judiciary, have act- accountable all employees who country”. Ankara was declared el- ed prudently, appropriately and propor- cooperated on the referendum. igible to start accession talks with cratic shame, both for the Catalan people and for the entire Spanish population, who tionately, in order to ensure compliance Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar Al- the EU, after strong support from with the law and to protect the rights and Abadi said on Saturday that his Britain, Italy and Sweden, in 1997. have seen their rights trampled on merely However formal negotiations only because they do not share the goal of in- freedoms of all citizens. Moreover, the government is committed to actions taken in response have been moti- maintaining Iraq’s unity and that begin in 2005 only to stall in 2010 dependence. The Generalitat (the Region- over issues including the divided al Government of Catalonia) decided to vated not only by the manifest illegality of all its people, including Kurds. of the intended referendum, but also by “We reject all calls for division island of Cyprus. Talks were re- push forward with the referendum despite vived in March 2016 after the EU having no mandate to do so and although the absolute lack of respect for the basic and separation and the disrup- democratic standards required of any such tion of Iraq’s unity. (WP) and Turkey sign a deal under which the rule of law had undercut its founda- refugees arriving in Greece are ex- tions: this ‘referendum’ had no authorised consultation, the first being that it should pected to be sent back to Turkey census, no legally constituted election com- be situated within the bounds of demo- Trial of Libyan if they do not apply for asylum or mittees, no accredited polling stations and cratic legality. It lacks the most elementa- their claim is rejected. no overseeing body to corroborate the neu- ry guarantees, under Spanish national law charged with (AP) trality of the process. The promoters were and the regional legislation applicable in warned by international organisations that Catalonia. Moreover, it clashes with in- killing US the procedure being employed was not ternational standards and norms, in par- appropriate. Mayors, councillors, public ticular those expressed by the Venice Com- ambassador to U S a r m y servants and journalists all denounced the mission (Council of Europe). undemocratic methods of which they were · Therefore, in the context described begin victims. Despite the manifest unlawful- and regarding any events that might be claimed to represent a vote, it should be A Libyan militant accused of ch ief says ness of today’s events and the judicial or- ders against them, the promoters refused noted this process has no validity what- heading an attack on an Ameri- soever. There is no independent electoral can compound that killed the US to hold back. And, with no scruples at all, they decided to mobilise their supporters administration, nor is there a valid census, ambassador and three others in R u ssia wa r which has permitted the multiple vote; Benghazi in 2012 will stand trial to push their agenda, even using children and the elderly for this purpose. Today, the electoral commissions have been es- in Washington today. Ahmed Abu tablished by secessionist volunteers; the Khattala is charged with 18 following the latest actions by the judges, ga m es br oke it was decided that the scant guidelines polling stations could not be established; counts of murder and support- the institutions supposedly responsible ing terrorists after he was cap- issued by the Generalitat itself should be changed. And in an action unprecedented for ensuring the neutrality of the process tured and extradited to the States and for conducting the scrutiny has been three years ago where he will now obser ver in democratic society, less than an hour before the intended vote, the Generalitat concealed until the very day scheduled for stand trial in a federal district the vote, which precludes any semblance court in Washington. Khattala, dispatched the last vestigial resemblance to a legal referendum. The Generalitat has of neutrality and impartiality; in fact, sup- 46, is believed to be the head of r u les posedly key facts for the voting, have been an Islamist militia in Benghazi behaved with absolute irresponsibility and has sought to invalidate the rule of law modified 45 minutes before its beginning. called the Ansar Al-Sharia which · The preventive actions undertaken was behind the deadly operation and justice in Catalonia. However, we have seen that the democratic rule of law does have not been directed against citizens’ or on the US compound in Septem- HRW: Syr ia their ideas, nor their freedom of expres- function and that it has mechanisms to ber 2012. Around 20 militants sion or of demonstration. The full respect stormed the compound and set ensure that judicial decisions are enforced. The absolute irresponsibility of the Gen- for these freedoms is manifest in the var- fire to buildings including one that ious gatherings that have taken place, with had the US Ambassador Chris- r efu gees bein g eralitat has been overcome by the profes- sionalism of the State Security Forces. total normality, in different parts of Cata- topher Stevens, killing him and a lonia and in the information that the me- Foreign Service officer. Two US These Security Forces have carried out the orders issued by the courts and have dia has provided about these events. The security contractors were also d ep or t ed actions taken are merely intended to pre- acted with professionalism and in a pro- subsequently killed when the vent the consultation from taking place, group attacked a CIA outpost portional and proportionate manner. Their actions have never been directed against following the organisers’ noncompliance near the diplomatic compound. with legality and judicial decisions, and to An investigation was launched in fr om J or d an the people but against the materials in- tended for the referendum. In this appear- ensure the safety of all. the States in which then Secre- · The vast majority of Catalans have tary of State Hillary Clinton was Jordanian authorities have been turned to Syria under circumstanc- ance before you all, I would like to ac- summarily deporting Syrian refu- es that are unclear. Jordan has host- knowledge the work done by the Security not wanted to participate in this illegal blamed for the incident ahead of travesty. The mass demonstrations called her intentions. (CNN) gees, including collective expul- ed more than 654,500 Syrian refu- Forces in these difficult times. They have sions of large families, Human gees since 2001. “Jordan shouldn’t carried out their democratic duty, they have for and promoted by the secessionists are Rights Watch said in a report re- be sending people back to Syria BRUSSELS — The U.S. Army’s commander in Eu- complied with judicial decisions and they not supported by any of the groups of leased today. The Syrians are not without making sure they wouldn’t rope says Russia broke up its Zapad war games with have responded to calls for support from the broad opposition, or by the vast ma- Somali being given a meaningful chance to face a real risk of torture or serious Belarus into parts to avoid having international mon- the Catalan regional police. There has been jority of Catalan society, which has pre- challenge their removal and Jordan harm and unless they have had a itors watch the weeklong exercises last month. Lieu- no referendum or anything resembling one. ferred to demonstrate its civic-mindedness refugee faces has not assessed their need for in- fair opportunity to plead their case tenant General Ben Hodges said Monday that the It never made sense to take this irrational and its respect for democracy by not tak- ternational protection, the interna- for protection,” said Bill Frelick, two countries deployed “way over 12,700” person- step, and it makes no sense to continue. I ing part in this purported consultation - terror charges tional NGO said. According to the refugee rights director at Human nel, the limit beyond which Europe’s OSCE security call upon the Generalitat to abandon this which constitutes a democratic fraud and 27-page report entitled “‘I Have Rights Watch. But Jordan has col- organization should be allowed to send observers. irresponsible attitude and to accept, here tramples on the rights of citizens- because in Canada No Idea Why They Sent Us Back’: lectively expelled groups of refu- Hodges said: “My guess is that there probably were and now, that what never was legal is, they disagree. Those who have instigated Jordanian Deportations and Ex- gees, denied people suspected of over 40,000 service members.” He told reporters at moreover, out of their reach. Continuing this process have attributed to themselves stabbing, car pulsions of Syrian Refugees”, au- security violations due process, NATO headquarters that Russia and Belarus “broke with this farce will get them nowhere. the representation of all Catalans, ignor- thorities deported 400 registered and ignored the real threats depor- it up into all these little exercises” but that “these They should put an end to it immediately. ing the plurality of Catalan society, in an Syrian refugees each month during tees face upon return to Syria. The were all connected, because this was a whole of gov- It is in their power to put an end to this antidemocratic and partisan misuse of their attacks the first five months of 2017. In increased deportation rates fol- ernment effort.” Russia’s defense ministry said the situation. Nothing good can come from it. responsibility. Moreover, they have addition, approximately 300 reg- lowed armed attacks on Jordanian Zapad exercises would involve 12,700 Russian and For many weeks, the Catalan people and abused the good faith of those who sup- A Somali refugee who had been istered refugees each month re- forces, including an attack in north- Belarusian troops, about 70 aircraft, up to 250 tanks, the Spanish population as a whole have port their initiative, generating not only on a watch list over extremist turned to Syria during that time east Jordan in June 2016 that killed 200 artillery systems and 10 warships. Copyright been greatly concerned for their democra- fracture, but also frustration. They have views faced five counts of at- under circumstances that appeared seven, and attacks around the 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This cy. They have seen that certain elements also used this call for mass mobilisation in tempted murder and terror charg- to be voluntary. Another estimat- southern city of Karak in Decem- material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten wish to abandon centuries of shared coex- order to manifest their most radical and es yesterday after Canadian po- ed 500 refugees each month re- ber 2016 that killed 19. (BBC) or redistributed. (WP) istence, and decades of democratic stabil- anti-system postures. lice said he stabbed a police of- ity. And that those who should be the first Messages ficer and ran down four pedestri- to uphold the law are, instead, boasting of · Spain is a consolidated democracy, ans with a car in Edmonton, Al- disobeying it. But Spain is a democracy. governed by the rule of law, seeking al- berta. The suspect, a 30-year-old One that is consolidated and strong, where ways to defend the rights and freedoms of man whom police did not identi- Catalanleader callsfor international citizens’ rights and freedoms are above the its citizens, applying all democratic safe- fy, had been investigated two personal ambitions of politicians. Today, guards. Under the current Constitution, years ago for promoting extrem- these citizens have seen their rights re- voted in 1978, Spain has enjoyed the long- ist ideology but was not deemed mediation in Madrid stand-off stored, their coexistence guaranteed and est period of concord, economic growth a threat, the Royal Canadian their freedoms protected. And we shall and well-being in its History. Catalonia Mounted Police (RCMP) said. continue to safeguard our democracy, our has participated in all of it, as a rich and RCMP Assistant Commissioner The leader of Catalonia called for international medi- freedom and harmony among all citizens. prosperous region which enjoys, within a Marlin Degrand said an “exhaus- ation on Monday to resolve a stand-off with Madrid, CATALONIA 1/10/17 largely decentralized State, of a high de- tive investigation” into the man the day after hundreds were injured as police tried to ON EVENTS OCURRED ON OC- gree of political autonomy and self-gov- in 2015 did not uncover sufficient forcibly disrupt a referendum on independence that TOBER 1ST 2017 ernment. evidence to pursue charges. Ca- had been ruled illegal. “It is not a domestic matter,” Today, the necessary measures have · In Spain, no-one is persecuted for nadian media identified the sus- Carles Puigdemont told a news conference on Mon- been taken to prevent the holding of an his or her ideas. Any political aspiration pect as Abdulahi Hasan Sharif. day. “It’s obvious that we need mediation.” Sunday’s illegal self-determination referendum1 , can be expressed and harnessed through Police cordoned off an apartment events in the autonomous region dramatically raised which according to reiterated Constitu- legal channels. As a matter of fact, our block near downtown Edmonton the temperature in a festering split between Madrid tional Court’s decisions, is unlawful and Constitution allows for the reform of its and plainclothes officers were and Barcelona and made it harder for the two sides to openly contrary to the fundamental Span- most fundamentals principles, including seen carrying large bags of equip- sit down to try to find a political compromise. Imag- ish legal framework. Articles 1 and 2 of those of sovereignty and unity, subject, ment into the building. The at- es of riot police using rubber bullets and batons in a the Spanish Constitution of 1978 enshrine however, to a procedure with guarantees tacks in the western Canadian show of force to stop the vote shocked Spain and the principles of national sovereignty, and qualified majorities that the secession- city began when a Chevy Mali- drew international condemnation. Authorities said which resides in the Spanish people as a ists have openly and deliberately ignored. bu hit a police officer standing in almost 900 people had been injured. Catalan com- whole, and of national unity, as is the case · What happened today lacks any va- front of a football stadium at mission to investigate claims of abuse during banned in the fundamental norms of all advanced lidity whatsoever. about 20:15 on Saturday (02:15 referendum Puigdemont had gone ahead with the ref- democracies. The fact that the self determination GMT Sunday), sending him fly- erendum in defiance of a court order. On Monday, he · Despite the aforementioned Consti- referendum has been declared illegal by ing into the air. The driver got said the vote was valid and binding, and had to be tutional Court decisions, on 6 and 7 Sep- the courts, and that it totally lacks any out of the car and stabbed the applied. tember 2017, the Catalan Regional Parlia- democratic guarantees, denies any value officer multiple times before flee- (Reuters) ment approved two Acts: the Self Deter- to any actions that might be claimed to ing, according to police accounts mination Referendum Act and the Act on represent a vote, asides from being con- and surveillance footage of the Legal Transition and the Founding of the trary to the Law and an attack upon the incident. Police identified the Trump: Sudan must show commitment Republic of Catalonia. very basis of our coexistence framework. suspect when he was stopped at This legislation openly contravenes · No consolidated democracy can ac- a checkpoint and his licence the Constitution and Catalonia’s Statute cept a challenge to its constitutional order showed that he was the owner of before sanctions are lifted of Autonomy itself. Both laws were and territorial integrity that seeks to im- the Malibu. He fled the check- passed openly ignoring the legal proce- pose through force a project of rupture. point and was apprehended af- US President Donald Trump has reassured Congress that he will not lift strong bilateral ties and effective monitoring,” Trump dures and disregarding its own parliamen- An international community where the ter a police chase across a down- economic sanctions imposed on Sudan without making sure that Khar- said in a letter dated 25 September to Congressman tary advisory bodies. On this basis, the rule of law prevails cannot accept the anti- town street, during which he hit toum is committed to implementing the agreed terms. Trump pledged to Jim McGovern. The White House is expected to issue President of the Generalitat (the regional democratic contempt of a few, who ignore four pedestrians. A Daesh flag was press Khartoum to improve its record on human rights and religious a resolution within two weeks on the US sanctions Government of Catalonia) signed a decree the rights of others and who wish to uni- found in the car, said Rod Knecht, freedoms and to bring the perpetrators of genocide, war crimes and imposed on Sudan for nearly two decades ago. In Jan- convening a referendum on self-determi- laterally subvert the principles and values police chief of Edmonton, Alber- crimes against humanity in Darfur to the International Criminal Court uary, Washington requested Khartoum end the con- nation on 1st October and launched a se- which found the democratic coexistence ta’s provincial capital. (ICC). “The Sudanese government knows that my administration will flicts in Darfur, South Kordofan and the Blue Nile, ries of actions for it to take effect. in an advanced society. hold them responsible for any breach of obligations which came through stop supporting southern rebels. (CNN) Both the above-mentioned laws and (Press Release) TUESDAY. OCTOBER 03, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

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AFGHANISTAN TIMES Editor: Mansoor Ahmad Faizy Phone No: +93-797070563 E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] The control of food importation into Yemen is being www.afghanistantimes.af used as a weapon of war, seemingly by all sides. Photojournalist: M. Sadiq Yusufi By Catriona Murdoch Advisory editorial board Catriona Murdoch is a Dr. Sharif Fayez, Dr. Sultana Parvanta, Dr. Sharifa Sharif, Dr. Omar consultant with Global Zakhilwal, Setara Delawari, Ahmad Takal, Saboor Sarir Rights Compliance and a member of 1 Crown Office Graphic-Designers: Row Chambers in England. Edriss Akbari, Bilal Yusufi and Basir Qazizada Mar ket i ng & Adver t i si ng: By Wayne Jordash Mohammad Parwiz Arian, 0708954626, 0778894038 Wayne Jordash QC is a Mailing address: P.O. Box: 371, Kabul, Afghanistan managing partner of Global Our Bank Accounts: Azizi Bank: 000101100258091 / 000101200895656 Rights Compliance LLP. Printed at Afghanistan Times Printing Press

The constitution says The last two decades have seen a less nature's cruelty and more mans: tions. Put another way, more peo- man rights and humanitarian laws significant expansion of internation- "starvation" often more accurately ple are facing famine than the in Yemen. Prosecuting famine as a Article 62: al, regional and domestic account- reflects these wholly human-made present population of Kuwait. Jus- war crime faces distinct and some- The individual who becomes a presidential candidate shall have the following qualifications: 1. Shall be ability mechanisms for an array of and preventable catastrophes, tice demands that a variety of legal times significant obstacles. First, a citizen of Afghanistan, Muslim, born of Afghan parents and shall not be a citizen of another country. 2. international crimes and a variety where failed diplomacy and ostensi- avenues be pursued to hold those blockades that cause starvation are Shall not be less than forty years old the day of candidacy; 3. Shall not have been convicted of crimes against of forgotten victims. Much of this ble military objectives collide. responsible for a famine account- not prohibited so long as their pur- activity has been focused on the While perhaps viewed as collateral able. The prohibition of starvation pose is to achieve, and is propor- humanity, a criminal act or deprivation of civil rights by court. conduct of senior military and po- to the conflict, political and mili- as a method of warfare is crimina- No individual shall be elected for more than two terms as President. The provision of this article shall tionate to, a military objective. Sec- litical leaders who control or signif- tary actors could have easily pre- lised under customary international ond, the causal link between action also apply to Vice-Presidents. icantly contribute to excesses on the dicted this crisis and taken preven- law governing conflict, the Geneva and outcome may not be clear battlefield. However, as is becom- tative measures to avoid. Yemen is Conventions, and the Rome Stat- enough to establish beyond reason- ing clear, this focus does not ade- almost entirely dependent upon ute. Despite having these legal fa- able doubt that remote military or quately confront the scale or scope imports for its staple commodities. cilities available, there have been political actors are responsible. Ye- of victims living in the path of armed Prior to the conflict, approximate- only two known prosecutions- both men faces both these obstacles. conflict or under the yoke of bru- ly 80-90 percent of food was im- domestic and conducted in absentia First, the blockade is purportedly talising regimes. This year has seen ported, principally at the Red Sea - that have entered convictions for pursuant to the legitimate military the resurgence of famine. South port of al-Hudaida, which quickly starvation as a war crime and a crime objective of prohibiting the illegal Sudan is enduring the first famine to became the epicentre of the fight- against humanity: the first in Croatia supply of arms to rebel groups like be declared globally for six years. ing. Eventually, coalition forces and the second in Ethiopia. Given the Houthis. Second, the evidentia- Nigeria, Somalia and Yemen are all imposed a UN Security Council-ap- the frequency with which famine oc- ry problems of establishing individ- on the brink of famine. In each, de- proved blockade on the port in curs as a consequence of conflict, ual criminal responsibility in a coun- liberate political and military action March 2015. Prosecuting famine as taking such a passive approach to try which has always depended, al- has contributed to the resulting a war crime faces distinct and some- famine does not respect a state's most entirely, on food imports and death and injury of thousands of in- times significant obstacles. While duty to mount effective prosecu- has historically endured food inse- nocent civilians, demanding that se- the blockade contains an exemption tions of serious violations of inter- curity issues are complex. Notwith- rious consideration be given to pros- for food, little has been done to en- national humanitarian law. There standing, amongst the other three ecuting those responsible. Yemen is sure the continued functioning of have been several steps already tak- famine affected countries, Yemen emblematic of the problem and a the port. For example, the port has en in considering accountability in may offer the clearest set of facts may provide a backdrop for the de- been aerially bombed and there are Yemen. For example, Yemen's ex- that amount to crimes with which velopment of the potential remedy reports that the Houthi rebels have iled President Hadi established a to pursue accountability. The UN proffered by a more imaginative destroyed key infrastructure at the National Commission of Inquiry in Special Rapporteur has urged the approach to the prosecution of port causing delays in the importa- September 2015 mandated to inves- blockade to be lifted in order to pre- those who engineer, or fail to act to tion of food with foreseeable and tigate the alleged violations of in- vent starvation. In his view, the ar and poverty have scattered Afghans across the globe like prevent, mass starvation. Yemen fatal consequences. In addition, food ternational human rights and human- blockade was one of the main caus- pieces of shrapnel. Millions of Afghans came of age in refu has been described as the "war the and humanitarian supplies report- itarian law. However, it failed to es of the humanitarian catastrophe. world forgot" eclipsed by Syria and edly encounter laborious inspection obtain the support of all concerned It is difficult to avoid the conclu- gee camps in Pakistan and Iran, and engaged in labor work. complicated by a Saudi-led coalition procedures and, in some cases, are parties and was unable to operate in sion that the control of food im- supported by the United States, the reportedly being withheld or de- parts of Yemen. portation into Yemen is being used Even they are going to Persian Gulf nations to work. Currently the United Kingdom and France. The stroyed. This blockade and the at- In August 2017, an open letter was either intentionally or negligently, Afghan refugees are facing hug problem as poverty trigger them into resulting humanitarian disaster fea- tacks on the port are contributing sent to the UN Human Rights Coun- as a weapon of war, seemingly by all tures a famine of cataclysmic pro- to, or causing, the famine in Ye- cil with 62 signatories from non- sides. deep uncertainty, and don’t hesitate even for labor working. Due to portions. The word "famine" men. Some 17 million are food-in- governmental organisations around Those responsible should be held insecurity, still migration continues. It has been reported that more evokes images of dusty pot-bellied secure (defined as inconsistent ac- the world, calling for the creation accountable as primary perpetrators children and the wrath of nature. cess to adequate food supplies), and of an independent body to look into of, or accessories to, starvation. than two million undocumented Afghans and a million Afghans with However, the reality is that this is 6.8 million facing famine condi- the violations of international hu- (Aljazeera) refugee statues living in Iran. There is problem at home. It is a fact that intense poverty and the absence of opportunity forces thousands with a referendum that enhances their condition and urges European of young Afghans to travel legally and illegally to Iran in search of countries to focus on reforming ties work, but, many of them are losing their live with fighting other peo- between Kurds and the central gov- ernment. It should be mentioned ple’s wars. News doing round in media since longtime that the Iranian that it is difficult for Kurdistan dream officials are sending Afghan refugees to Syria to fight for Bashar As- of independence to come true in the midst of this regional and interna- sad’s regime. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has tional rejection. Geographically, the anticipated Kurdish state has no recruited Afghan immigrant children living in Iran to fight Syria, Hu- endum, but the tension in Iraq and government on natural resources as navy border and is surrounded by man Rights Watch said. “Afghan children as young as 14 have been By Salman al-Dosary the region wasn’t caused only by it. well as reinforcement of its politi- states that reject its independence. Announcing the referendum is not cal position as a self-ruled region. It Also read: Iraqi Kurd leader Barza- fighting in the Fatemiyoun division, an exclusively Afghan armed group something new, its date has been is difficult for Kurdistan dream of ni: Majority of Kurdistan voted ‘yes’ supported by Iran that fights alongside the government forces in the On Sept. 25, the region woke up on previously set and the Kurds reiter- independence to come true in the for independence Economically, a decisive moment with 92.7 per- ated several times their determina- midst of this regional and interna- Kurdistan government economy Syrian conflict.” Under international law, recruiting children the age of cent of Kurdish people voting for tion to separate from Iraq. Kurds tional rejection Severe escalation depends on oil transported via pipes 15 to participate actively in hostilities is a war crime.” Human Rights independence from Iraq. Then attribute this demand to years of The severe escalation by the that pass through Turkey or is ex- events accelerated and the Iraqi gov- abuse that have made them realize Iraqi central government, Iran and ported via the central government. Watch researchers reviewed photographs to tombstones in Iranian cem- ernment announced, in coordination that it is time to establish their own Turkey with the unprecedented Iraqi Kurdistan exports around with Ankara and Tehran, its willing- state. Where was this international siege and threats of starving the 550,000 bpd – out of daily produced eteries where the authorities buried combatants killed in Syria, and ness to restore control over four rejection before? (Especially that of Kurds, disregard the fact that Kurds 600,000 bpd – via a pipe in Turkish identified eight Afghan children who apparently fought and died in cross-borders (two with Turkey and the US, European Union, Turkey announced earlier that the referen- Jihan’s Port overseeing the Medi- two with Iran) and to impose an air- and Iran) Back then, none of them dum is not an announcement of in- terranean Sea. All these basic-in- Syria. Iranian media reports also corroborated some of these cases embargo on flights from and to Ira- attempted to reform ties between dependence — it only acknowledg- come sources would be hindered if and reported at least six more instances of Afghan child soldiers who qi Kurdistan with scenarios of likely Kurds and the central state, espe- es the necessity to move to the next the tension remains. How would armed conflicts in disputed regions cially that Kurdistan government step and to negotiate with Iraq and Erbil establish a state without the died in Syria. According to report, since years, Iran has supported and especially the oil-rich Kirkuk. Two has been accusing the central gov- neighboring states in addition to the ability to export its oil? With the trained thousands of Afghans, at least some of them undocumented days before the referendum, the Iraqi ernment in Baghdad for years of international community the con- referendum card in its hand, the gov- Army advanced to launch an offen- depriving the Kurds from fair shares ditions of separation, if it happened. ernment of Kurdistan has a strong immigrants, as part of the Fatemiyoun division, a group that an Iranian sive on ISIS strongholds in Hawija – in power and resources. Despite all Confederation with enhanced con- negotiation card that permits it to the scene foresees a spark of mili- that, the dispute was neglected and ditions and possibly a new version move on with a confederation that newspaper close to the government describes as volunteer Afghan tary confrontation that would break this pushed Kurds to insist on the of the current self-ruling which maintains its status, doesn’t mar- forces, to fight in Syria. Looking this, it is very much annoying to see out anytime. True that the local referendum, whose outcome came means that Kurds moved on with ginalize its people -as it is the case government in Kurdistan confront- as expected. This gives Iraqi Kurdi- the referendum after they lost hope now- and ensures that Iraq remains Afghan children and adult being sent by Iranian government to fight a ed the international community with stan a strong card to use in upcom- in any of the main powers to under- united as everyone wishes. war which has nothing to do with us. Moreover, it is a clear violation its insistence to carry out the refer- ing negotiations with the central stand the situation. They moved on (Alarabiya) against refugees by the host country. Noting this, it is now clear that several Afghans are now in battlefield fighting in Syria. The National Unity Government leaders have to ask for immediate end to the cur- rent recruitment of child solider and force Iran to bring back Afghan children it has sent to fight in Syria. Misusing refugees by host state is against international laws. Sending refugees for these kinds of tasks is against the Geneva Convention. Those who are responsible for re- cruiting Afghan children are accountable at eyes of Afghans and inter- national law. The government of Iran has to project Afghan refugee children, not leaving them vulnerable to unscrupulous recruiting evil agents. We know Iran has been supporting Asad’s regime, but it should send its troops. It’s like fighting war at someone else expense. Iran has to safeguard its refugees instead of using them. Subscription Rates Note: The following rates will apply from January 01, 2017. Fee Categories Afghanistan Times Annual Afg: 5400 at your door step For fast delivery service Six Months Afg: 2700 Afghanistan Times seeks the names, addresses of your International Organization $240 per year organizations and the number of copies you want. TUESDAY. OCTOBER 03, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

On the anniversary of the Irreecha stam- pede that claimed countless lives, the Oro- Improving US-Chinarelations mo people are still seeking justice. could be'life-saving straw' By Awol K Allo properly grieved by their survivors. and bureaucratic procedures through The government puts the death toll the policy of divide and rule and the at 55 while the opposition Oromo consolidation of economic and mil- Lying to the southeast of Ethiopia's Federalist Congress Party reported itarised patronage. When the pro- for Trump presidency tests sparked, the government capital Addis Ababa is Bishoftu, the death of 678. Although there is quickly framed protesters as "ter- in domestic politics could give terests as his bottom line. "Previ- and continued to advance its nucle- home to the Ethiopian Air Force no evidence yet that there was a By John Weight and Lake Arsadii, the site of the Ir- premeditated, programmatic, and rorists" and "anti-peace forces", Trump incentives to try to improve ously, the United States would raise ar arms program, Trump expressed providing a prior justification for relations with China, as a way to human rights issues with China. disappointment in China for failing reecha, the most important cultural purposeful killing of innocent civil- festival for the more than 40 mil- ians, these deaths are not the result its increasingly violent use of force please his supporters who voted him Under the Trump administration, to rein in its increasing aggressive against an already terror-stricken Facing growing criticism domesti- into office, experts told Sputnik. it’s just about discussing North Ko- neighbor. Despite reaching a pack- lion ethnic Oromos. A bustling re- of a fatal flaw or aberrations com- sort town famous for its crater lakes mitted by rogue security forces. community. In 11 months, security cally on a wide range of controver- "Trump’s alleged connection rea and trade issues with Beijing. age of trade deals in May, the Unit- forces killed over 1,000 people and sial issues including alleged connec- with Russia makes it impossible for Compared to previous US adminis- ed States and China failed to make and picturesque landscape, Bishoftu An atrocity The government is striking rather than beautiful. It is resisted calls for an independent and detained tens of thousands. Given tion with Russia, healthcare reform him to improve US-Russia relations trations, Trump is actually difficult further progress in bilateral relations the escalating confrontation and the and racial inequality, US President as he had expected before taking to handle because he is a business- by the end of the 100-day plan, too hollow and too sentimental to credible inquiry into the causes and be beautiful. The city, in which mil- consequences of the stampede, but violence preceding the festival, se- Donald Trump may seek to improve office. He also started to lose sup- man who focuses on maximizing his which ended in July. Trump used curity forces should have known and relations with China, which could port from his own Republican Par- profits. Businessmen know how to harsher rhetoric on trade issues with lions of Oromos gather each year in a new report (pdf) published by Hu- late September or early October to man Rights Watch provides a rich did know, that firing live ammuni- help boost the US economy and ty, as there seems to be no hope of make compromises, but the premise China shortly after, signing an ex- tion and tear gas, including from a please his voter base, experts told repealing Obamacare. He also dug [for Trump to do so] is maximizing ecutive memo in mid-August to ini- celebrate the wholeness and deep account of what transpired at the magnificence of nature and culture, 2016 Irreecha Festival. Based on helicopter, into an already terror- Sputnik. Tommy Yang — Chinese himself a huge hole when it comes US interests. He would never make tiate an investigation into China’s stricken and agitated mass, can re- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu to racial problems. Now, he can only a compromise that could hurt US theft of US intellectual property was the scene of the deadliest atroc- interviews with more than 50 indi- ities (pdf) in the yearlong anti-gov- viduals who attended the festival and sult in mayhem. The Irrecha atroc- Kang said on Wednesday that US rely on China to help improve the interests. Many people view Trump using Section 301 of the Trade Act ities are the direct consequence of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson economy of the struggling mid and as a businessman who knows how to of 1974. Chinese Foreign Ministry ernment protests in which security an analysis of dozens of video foot- forces have killed more than 1,000 age and photos, the report conclud- those structural policies and institu- plans to visit China on September western states, where most of his make compromises. But they for- Spokesperson Hua Chunying re- tional attitudes designed to main- 30. Tillerson is expected to meet supporters came from," Xu Guoqi, a got the premise for such compro- sponded by saying that a trade war people. October 2, 2017 marks the ed that not only did security forces first anniversary of the Irreecha trigger the stampede; they also used tain existing arrangements of pow- with senior Chinese officials and professor specializing in US-China mises is to maximize US interests," has no future and there will be no er between the ruling elites and their make preparations for Trump’s first relations at Hong Kong University, Deng Yuwen, a political commen- winner and only losers in such a sit- atrocity in which the sacred grounds disproportionate force - including of Bishoftu desecrated as security live bullets - without any imminent subjects. Academic Brenda K Uek- state visit to China later this year. told Sputnik. The Hong Kong-based tator and international relations uation. Moreover, China’s Ministry ert characterises such killings that Trump drew a massive wave of crit- expert suggested that improving US- scholar, who is currently a senior of Commerce said Beijing is ready forces used tear gas and live bullets threat to their security. Although against an agitated crowd of about there is no evidence yet that there occur "when the state, often author- icism domestically this week over China relations could be the only researcher at the Charhar Institute to launch counter-measures to de- itarian, felt threatened" as political his outlandish comments on NFL bright spot left for Trump’s presi- Beijing, told Sputnik. Deng noted fend its lawful rights. two million assembled on the shore was a premeditated, programmatic, of Lake Arsadi. In the utter chaos and purposeful killing of innocent atrocities. Fixing history and mem- stars kneeling in protest to the US dency. "Who can help improve the that Trump rejected a steel deal with Risk of Misinterpretation The ory Standing about 2km to the national anthem, while engaging in US economy? It’s the Chinese. If China endorsed by US commerce Beijing-based expert warned that if and confusion that ensued when the civilians, these deaths are not the massive crowd began to run, people result of a fatal flaw or aberrations North East of Lake Arsadi is a new a war of words against top NBA stars Trump messes up relations with secretary Wilbur Ross in July. "It both the United States and China cenotaph erected by the Oromia re- including Lebron James and Chris China, who will invest in the United shows Trump is not like his prede- have misinterpretations of what the fell into deep ditches, trampled, suf- committed by rogue security forc- focated, got shot, and drowned in es. Rather, they are a foreseeable gional government to commemo- Paul, after announcing on Twitter States? Improving the US economy cessor [Barack] Obama, who would other side views as their key inter- rate those who lost their lives as that he had withdrawn his invita- could be the last ‘life-saving straw’ listen to his advisers. Trump seems ests, this could cause big problems the nearby lake. Shortly after the consequence of structural forces - tragic event, the government blamed prior policy choices, institutional they gave thanks and celebrated the tion to NBA star Stephen Curry to for Trump. Facing troubles from all to hold his opinion strongly and in bilateral relations. "On minor or deep and true beauty of the Irreecha. visit the White House with his team sides, China has become the only needs to be pandered to," he said. A trivial issues, China could make "anti-peace forces", a common lex- practices, and attitudes - that were icon attached to activists and dis- central to maintaining and sustain- Echoing the government's attempt over Curry's criticism of the US lead- country that could bring some bright general view shows the reactor build- compromises. But on other issues to control the narrative and fix the er. The Warriors decided not to vis- spots to Trump on economic issues ing at the Bushehr nuclear power that touch China’s key interests, such senting voices with fatal consequenc- ing the prevailing configuration of es, for triggering a deadly stampede. power. This institutional culture memory and history of Irreecha it the White House without their or the nuclear crisis on the Korean plant in southern Iran, 1200 kms as territorial and sovereignty issues, 2016, an inscription on the monu- leader, breaking with the tradition Peninsula," Xu said. Xu pointed out south of Tehran, on August 20, 2010 or questions related to political sys- Activists on their part accused the meant that violent actions that are government of perpetrating an "in- patently illegal and foreseeably le- ment reads: "Memorial monument to meet the President after winning that when Trump visits China, he Following his first meeting with tem, it would be difficult for Beijing for those who lost their lives on a championship. The People's Re- could still enjoy the glamour of be- Chinese President Xi Jinping at his to take a step back," Deng said. The tentional and planned massacre" of thal become morally excusable and innocent civilians gathered to give legally defensible when perpetrated Sudden Death during Irrecha Cele- public of China flag and the U.S. ing a top politician, while he has Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida in April, Chinese scholar gave an example bration at Hora Harsadi on October Stars and Stripes fly along Pennsyl- almost become "a laughing stock" Trump signaled optimism in US- that if China views disputes in the thanks and celebrate the deep and by security forces in the name of true beauty and significance of the national security. The 2016 Irreecha 2/2016". Contrary to the widely ac- vania Avenue near the US Capitol on the nightly TV talk shows in the China relations after reaching a con- South China Sea as touching its key cepted view within the Oromo com- during Chinese President Hu Jintao's United States. sensus with Xi on a range of issues, interests, while the United States Irreecha. While there is no indepen- came after a yearlong protest by the dent and credible inquiry into the Oromos against systemic and struc- munity that this was a deliberate state visit in Washington, DC, US Maximizing US Interests How- including getting China to help de- does not share the same view, there massacre, the government wanted on January 18, 2011. The latest ever, other Chinese experts argued fuse the nuclear crisis on the Kore- could be escalating conflicts between causes and consequences of the trag- tural inequalities at the heart of Ethi- edy yet, the contestation to con- opia's multinational federal experi- to construct a tale of a "sudden controversy involving US sports that Trump may prove to be a very an Peninsula. Both sides also agreed the two nations. The expert be- death" caused by a "stampede" trig- stars is only one of a series of trou- difficult to handle opponent for to launch a 100-day plan to improve lieves the trade issue is not a key trol the narrative, the struggle to ment. Over the last quarter of a cen- fix the history and memory of the tury, the government tried to main- gered by "anti-peace forces", exon- bles Trump has faced since taking Chinese leaders, as he is a business- bilateral relations. But when North interest for China and Beijing could erating the government and securi- office earlier this year. Difficulties man who holds maximizing US in- Korea defied international pressure make compromises on that front. 2016 Irreecha, began in earnest be- tain power by concealing the ex- fore victim's bodies identified and ploitative and abusive arrangements ty forces from moral and legal re- (Spuntak) sponsibility. (Aljazeera) nam.” Although the group that fled in 1975, referred to as the first wave, was more educated and middle-class, many who arrived through the U.S.- Ca t a la n p u b lic sponsored evacuation efforts were also people with close ties to the Americans in Vietnam whom Wash- ington had promised to rescue. They or ga n iza t ion s were not necessarily “elite.” These included ordinary soldiers of South Vietnam as well as people who had worked as clerks or secretaries in the ca ll u p com in g U.S. Embassy. The second wave of By Lan Cao “the Goliath sought to impose on modern AK-47s, a Soviet-made au- refugees who left Vietnam after 1975 David a peace favourable to his vi- tomatic rifle that was the equiva- numbered approximately 2 million. Ken Burns and Lynn Novick say sion of the world.” Recode recently lent of the M-16 used by American They came from rural areas and were compared the Viet Cong to Uber: troops. Its fighters were also in d ep en d en ce vot e their multi-part PBS documentary often less educated. Most escaped on about the Vietnam War, which con- “young, scrappy and hungry troops equipped with submachine guns, gre- rickety wooden boats and became cluded this past week, was intended break rules and create new norms, nades, rocket launchers and an ar- known as “boat people”; they del- to unpack a complex conflict and shocking the enemy.” In reality, the ray of other weapons. By contrast, uged neighboring countries of “first Viet Cong, the pro-North force in the U.S. military gave the South Viet- p ea cefu l r evolu t ion to embark upon the process of heal- asylum” — Malaysia, Thailand, the ing and reconciliation. The series South Vietnam, was armed by North namese armed forces old World War Philippines, Hong Kong and Indo- has catapulted the Vietnam War back Vietnam — which planned, con- II-era castoffs, such as M-1 rifles, nesia — at a rate of 2,000 to 50,000 into the national consciousness. But trolled and directed Viet Cong cam- until late in the war. per month. More than 400,000 were despite thousands of books, articles paigns in the South — the Soviet MYTH NO. 2 The refugees who admitted into the United States. The and films about this moment in our Union and China. According to the came to the U.S. were Vietnam’s third wave of refugees, during which history, there remain many deeply CIA, from 1954 to 1968, those elite. As the Immigration Policy an estimated 159,000 came to the entrenched myths. The Viet Cong communist nations provided the Center’s Alicia Campi has put it, the United States beginning in 1989, were was a scrappy guerrilla force. “Vast- North with $3.2 billion in military 130,000 Vietnamese who came to offspring of American fathers and ly superior in tools and techniques, and economic aid, mostly coming the United States at the end of the Vietnamese mothers, as well as po- and militarily dominant over much after 1964 as the war accelerated. conflict “were generally high-skilled litical prisoners and those who had of the world,” historian Ronald Aron- Other sources suggest the number and well-educated” people. Sociolo- been put in “reeducation camps.” son described the hegemonic Unit- was more than double that figure. gist Carl Bankston described this MYTH NO. 3 American soldierswere ed States and the impudent rebels, The Viet Cong had powerful and group as “the elite of South Viet- mostly draftees. Popular culture is rife with examples of poor and mi- nority soldiers arriving in Vietnam via the draft and then dying. The idea runs through the heart of Rob- LETTER TO THE EDITOR ert Zemeckis’s “Forrest Gump,” Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Car- ried ” and Michael Cimino’s “The Deer Hunter,” among other movies and books. Vietnam was “the most blatant Violenceagainst women class war since the Civil War,” as James Fallows put it in his 1989 book, The Afghan women going through tough time as they are still experience different kind of violence across the “More Like Us.” The facts show oth- By Toms King country. The other day, religious scholars and government official had come under one roof in Kabul, in erwise. Between 1964 and 1973, vol- includes the issue of the indepen- referendum campaign banner hangs which they highlighted women’s prestige in Islam. unteers outnumbered enlisted troops dence vote. "The dialogue with the in the birthplace of Catalan Presi- by nearly four to one. Nor did the Catalan public organizations believe Spanish government should include dent Carles Puigdemont, the Cata- Women should be treated in a manner which should not be in contrary with Islamic teachings, clerics said. military rely primarily on disadvan- that the region is "fighting for de- Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs, Faiz Mohammad Osmani called on religious scholars to put their last- a mandatory condition of holding a lan town of Amer, Spain, Septem- taged citizens or African Americans. mocracy, not independence". Cata- referendum on Catalonia’s indepen- ber 30, 2017. Earlier in the day, ditch efforts to eliminate violence against women. Islam allows women to be engaged in different sectors such According to the Report of the Pres- lan public organizations believe that dence, because it is what over 80 Catalan National Assembly (ANC) as education, health, agricultural and other social activities. The government should accelerate steps to end ident’s Commission on an All-Vol- the vote on the region's indepen- percent of population want. Why President Jordi Sanchez also called violence against women in the country. Afghan women had suffered a lot during decades of war and isolation. unteer Armed Force in February dence, which is not recognized by are we in the situation like this? on the Catalan residents to exercise The related authorities should spare no efforts to ensure safety of women in our society. 1970, African Americans “constitut- the Spanish government, is a Because in 2010 the Supreme Court "non-violent resistance." He urged Anisa Naweedi, Kabul, Afghanistan ed only 12.7 percent of nearly 1.7 "peaceful revolution," pro-referen- barred holding a referendum, we voters to come to the polling sta- million enlisted men serving volun- dum Omnium Cultural association’s have been making a number of pro- tions as soon as possible, since the tarily in 1969.” A higher proportion President Jordi Cuixart told Sputnik posals in past seven years but the Spanish government would try to of African Americans were drafted in on Saturday. "The Spanish govern- Spanish government’s response was hinder the vote. Sanchez also noted the early years of the war, but they ment is trying to prove that hold- always 'no.' And this 'no' has recent- that only the Civil Guard would be were not more likely to die in com- ing a referendum is a crime, but this ly been getting harsher against the responsible for whatever would hap- bat than other soldiers. Seventy-nine is not true. They use repressions to backdrop of economic repressions pen on Sunday. On Sunday, Catalo- percent of troops had at least a high tell people that they cannot vote. as well. The current situation in Cat- nia is expected to hold an indepen- school education (compared with 63 We are sure that a peaceful revolu- alonia proves repressions against dence referendum. The Spanish fed- percent of Korean War veterans and tion will win. The revolution today freedom of speech in Catalonia," eral government has filed a com- Letter to editor will be edited for policy, content and clarity. All letters must 45 percent of World War II veter- is not to create a republic, but to Cuixart said. Cuixart added that de- plaint with the country's Constitu- have the writer’s name and address. You may send your letters to: ans). And according to VFW Maga- hold a vote. There is a big differ- spite the fact that the Spanish gov- tional Court over the Catalan gov- [email protected] zine, 50 percent were from middle- ence," Cuixart said. He stressed that ernment deployed 10,000 police- ernment and parliament approving income backgrounds, and 88 percent the Catalan residents were "fighting men in the region, the Catalan res- the law on the independence vote. were white (representing 86 percent for democracy, not independence," idents would engage in non-violent The court has taken the complaint of the deaths). explaining that even though they resistance. He expressed the hope under review, outlawing the plebi- MYTH NO. 4 Enemy forces were a part of independence move- that the police would not attack ci- scite. According to the latest poll, Disclaimer: breached the U.S. Embassy in the Tet ment, most of them were just fight- vilians for casting their ballots, since released earlier in the day, 83 per- Offensive. One of the most pivotal ing for the right of self-determina- it was not a crime, adding that some cent of Catalonia's residents will The views and opinions expressed in the articles are events of the Vietnam War was the tion, which they were deprived off of the voters might be police offic- vote in favor of independence at attack by the Viet Cong on the U.S. by the Spanish government. Accord- ers' relatives. However, Cuixart not- the referendum, if the Spanish gov- those of the author(s) and do not reflect the views or Embassy in Saigon in 1968. Retired ing to Cuixart, the negotiations be- ambassador David F. Lambertson, ed that he could not rule out clash- ernment continues boycotting the opinions of the Afghanistan Times. tween Catalonia and Madrid are only es, explaining that "nothing can be vote. who served as a political officer there. possible if the agenda of the talks (WP) guaranteed." A pro-independence (Spuntak) TUESDAY .OCTOBER 03, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

New Zealand's more than 10,000 up to especially given New "I told Rex Tillerson, our wonder- kilometres away from North Ko- Zealand's history on nuclear weap- ful Secretary of State, that he is rea's missile tests but the United ons being tested in the Pacific and wasting his time trying to negoti- States says that distance doesn't our nuclear-free law. North Korea ate with Little Rocket Man," he mean we're immune from the af- has yet to prove it can fit uranium tweeted. "Save your energy Rex, fects of an attack. "When you hear and a nuclear warhead on a missile we'll do what has to be done! the North Korean leader's going to and Auckland University nuclear "Being nice to Rocket Man drop an H-Bomb in the Pacific, who physicist Dr David Krofcheck hasn't worked in 25 years, why does that affect?" says US Am- says, until they do, we shouldn't would it work now? Clinton failed, bassador Scott Brown. "That af- panic. "We shouldn't worry too Bush failed, and Obama failed. I fects the Pacific Islands. "That af- much, because it is 10,000km won't fail." Foreign Minister Ger- Iran deployed tanks and artillery of staff pledged to cooperate with Iraqi central government forces an- near the Iraqi border and has been fects New Zealand - our fishing, away and they haven't even proved ry Brownlee says he's fully aware near the border with the Kurdis- Turkey regarding the matter. Both nounced that they will hold joint holding joint military exercises obviously our air, the environ- they can launch a missile without of the possible catastrophic affects tan Regional Government (KRG) Turkey and Iran opposed the ref- military exercises near their bor- with the Iraqi military. International ment." Mr Brown, who was per- a warhead," he says. A lot closer is from any nuclear testing in the in northern Iraq following a banned erendum, saying that it threatens ders, as part of Tehran's efforts to flights to KRG capital Irbil have sonally appointed by President US Secretary of State Rex Tiller- Pacific, but unlike President independence referendum, reports regional peace and territorial integ- support Baghdad after the Kurdi- also been halted following the Donald Trump, says Kiwis are son, who's has just visited China Trump, he says a diplomatic solu- said Monday as the country's chief rity of Iraq. Previously, Iranian and sh independence referendum. Tur- banned referendum. complacent about what North to discuss North Korea, but Pres- tion is the solution. key has already deployed troops (AFP) Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is ident Trump says there's no point. (CNN) Israel demands Interpol arrest Hamas leader The Israel Law Centre (Shurat thal attacks against Israeli targets Hadin) has demanded Interpol is- in 2014 when three illegal Israeli China urges sue an arrest warrant for the exiled settlers were kidnapped and killed Hamas leader Saleh Al-Arouri who and in 2015 when another illegal spent more than 17 years under settler was killed along with his caution on administrative detention in the oc- wife. Israeli authorities have been cupation’s jails, an Israeli news- unable to prove Palestinians were Iraqi gov’t should decide paper reported yesterday. Accord- behind the 2014 attack. The Jerus- North Korea ing to the Jerusalem Post, Shurat alem Post said that Al-Arouri is upon sending Azerbaijani Hadin sent the demand letter to on the US terror blacklist and is a as US Interpol on Thursday, one day af- funder for Hamas in the occupied children home, diplomat says ter the international police organi- West Bank and is believed to be in The Iraqi government should de- Gafarov said noting that the nec- sation accepted Palestine a mem- Lebanon now after he was expelled cide upon sending home the Azer- essary work is underway with rel- supercarrier ber state. Shurat Hadin claims that from Turkey and Qatar. baijani children found in territories evant bodies in this regard, and a Al-Arouri masterminded two le- (AP) freed from ISIL, Azerbaijan’s political decision should be taken charge d'Affaires in Iraq Ramiz soon. The diplomat said the Az- makes Hong Gafarov told APA. “We are wait- erbaijani Embassy in Iraq contin- ing for a decision of the Iraqi gov- ue to conduct official correspon- ernment on sending the Azerbaijani dence in connection with the chil- Kong stop children home from Baghdad,” dren freed from ISIL . (AFP) Jordanseeks Kyrgyzapparel factories participate in Apparel moresecurity SourcingParisexposition Kyrgyz apparel factories partici- parel sourcing. The delegation met guarantees in pated in the Apparel Sourcing Paris with more than 50 prospective exposition for the first time Sep- buyers during the exhibition and tember 18-21, the U.S. Embassy discussed opportunities for pos- in Bishkek said. The trip was spon- sible cooperation. Potential buy- southSyriatruce sored by the United States Agen- ers highlighted advantages of pro- cy for International Development ducers from Kyrgyzstan, such as (USAID) as part of its effort to the ability to accept small orders AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan ing their bets. The UN refugee expand export markets for Kyr- and deliver them to markets more hopes a ceasefire it helped negoti- agency said 1,830 refugees returned gyzstan’s garment industry. Rep- quickly than many Asian compet- ate in neighboring southern Syria voluntarily to Syria in July and resentatives from fourteen Kyrgyz itors. They also gained insights will eventually lead to a secure August, compared to 1,700 be- garment factories met with buyers into compliance prerequisites for border, the reopening of a vital tween January and June. Separate- from European fashion retailers selling to Europe and other devel- trade crossing and a gradual return ly, aid officials have said Jordan and gained firsthand knowledge oped markets, noting that interna- home for Syrian war refugees who has deported Syrian refugees — about the European garment indus- tional compliance requirements for The American supercarrier USS sought asylum in the kingdom. For about 400 a month since the be- try and global competition in ap- worker health. (Akpress) Ronald Reagan arrived in Hong now, these goals seem out of reach ginning of 2017, according to a re- Kong on Monday morning amid as key security concerns remain port on Monday by the group tensions over North Korea’s nu- unanswered. Fighting has de- Human Rights Watch. A Jordanian Turkmenistan implementing clear programme. The warship’s SNP urged to forget creased significantly in southern official previously acknowledged strike group commander, Rear Syria — a patchwork of areas un- that some refugees were being de- major project for ammonia, Admiral Marc Dalton, said the car- der government or rebel control — ported on security grounds, with- rier would stay in the city for four about campaign for since the truce was negotiated by out providing a number, but de- carbamide production to five days before heading for Russia, the United States and Jor- nied they were being expelled with- “scheduled operational training”. dan in July. But Jordan still seeks out recourse. The government said Specialists of a consortium creat- is being implemented by the order South Korean media reported guarantees from Syrian President in a statement on Monday that the ed by the Japanese Mitsubishi of Turkmenhimiya State Concern. on Sunday that the vessel would second independence Bashar Assad and his backers that return of refugees is voluntary and Corporation and Turkey’s Gap According to the directorate of the take part in a joint exercise with moderate opposition fighters and that Jordan complies with inter- Insaat as part of the Calik Holding companies under construction, the South Korean navy around civilians will not be harmed as gov- national law. Abdulrahman Al-Ah- (Turkey) group of companies are Mitsubishi Corporation installed October 15. USS Ronald Reagan referendum ernment forces continue to ad- mad, 32, went back to his opposi- implementing a major project for more than 82 percent of the equip- is the first American aircraft carri- vance in the southeast, despite the tion-held hometown of Busra Al- the industrial processing of natu- ment necessary for the start-up of er to stop in Hong Kong in two In a speech at the Conservative gets that dog Scotland's NHS, in- truce. Jordan also wants to see Ira- Sham in Syria's southern Daraa ral gas to ammonia and carbamide, the company. years. Photo: David Wong Dalton Party conference in Manchester on stead of building our way out of nian-backed forces kept away province, worn out by five years the Turkmen Golden Age news- Turkey’s Gap Insaat, which car- said Pyongyang’s recent missile Monday, he will call on the SNP Scotland's growing housing crisis, from its border, and is concerned in exile. It's a one-way ticket for paper reported. The specialists are ried out construction work at the tests, including two over Japan, leader to make a clear statement Nicola Sturgeon subjected Scotland about a potential resurgence of ex- most, since Jordan generally bars carrying out the start-up and ad- object by over 80 percent, is build- posed a danger to the region and abandoning plans for a second vote to a year of political game-playing tremist opposition groups. Jordan re-entry of those who left. With justment work on technological ing social facilities for future spe- his crew realised they had a great on removing Scotland from the as she sought to turn the EU refer- has received "mixed messages" his house destroyed, Al-Ahmad and auxiliary equipment for carba- cialists of the company. Current- responsibility to protect the inter- UK. If she fails to do so, he will endum into an excuse for a second about Assad's intentions, one offi- now lives with displaced people mide production in the city of ly, more than 5,600 workers, over ests and safety of the United States say electing Ruth Davidson as independence poll. He will point cial said on condition of anonymi- in another building. Residents have Garabogaz in the Balkan district 5,000 of which are Turkmen spe- and its allies. The Chinese foreign Scotland's first minister will be the to the "democratic decision" of the ty in line with regulations. He said one hour of electricity per day and of Turkmenistan. Emergency die- cialists, as well as 374 units of con- ministry said on Monday that only way to guarantee lifting the independence referendum in 2014 Jordan fears destabilization and buy water from private wells at sel generators, air supply units struction, special machinery and Beijing had approved the warship’s threat of another divisive referen- and will say the truth is the SNP renewed refugee flows if Assad exorbitant prices, he said. Jobs are have been prepared, testing of high- mechanisms are involved in estab- port call. It also urged all parties dum. He will say: "Instead of ad- will always seek another poll on opts for retaliation. Despite a scarce and medical care largely un- pressure pipelines, as well as con- lishing the new company in the to the Korean peninsula dispute dressing the declining standards in the matter. He is expected to call slight rise in returns, Syrian refu- available. struction of a gas supply pipeline Balkan district. to exercise restraint, and avoid Scotland's schools, instead of tack- for the independence referendum gees in Jordan also seem to be hedg- (BBC) are being completed. The project (Trend) provocation and escalating ten- ling the pressures and missed tar- to be extinguished. (AFP) sions. The USS Ronald Reagan will spend four or five days in the city Talks on launching second before heading out for exercises with the South Korean navy. Pho- Russian military base in to: David Wong Dalton said he had visited Hong Kong since the 1990s Bangladesh:Myanmar proposes south Kyrgyzstan and felt the harbour was getting smaller each time. He said the ves- under way: PM sel’s crew were eager to visit the city and People’s Liberation Army Rohingya refugee return "Consultations on launching Negotiations on this matter are officials had been invited aboard Myanmar has proposed taking back the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya second Russian military base underway,” RIA cited Isakov as the supercarrier while it was in refugees who fled a brutal military crackdown into Bangladesh in recent in the south Kyrgyzstan took saying. Hong Kong, moored in the waters weeks. Bangladesh's Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali told reporters that place at the level of competed Kyrgyzstan already hosts a off the east side of Lantau Island. Myanmar was willing to bring back more than 500,000 people from the ministries," Prime Minister of Russian airbase in Kant town, The USS Ronald Reagan is the big- persecuted Muslim minority after talks on Monday with a senior Myanmar Kyrgyzstan Sapar Isakov told not far from Bishkek. gest US warship based in Asia. representative. "The talks were held in a friendly atmosphere and Myan- in an interview with Russian Earlier on July 24, Kyrgyz Pres- Photo: David Wong mar has made a proposal to take back the Rohingya refugees," Ali said after news agency RIA Novosti. ident Almazbek Atambayev The visit by the USS Ronald meeting Myanmar official Kyaw Tint Swe in the capital, Dhaka. "What Isakov visited Russia last week. told reporters that he suggest- Reagan, the biggest US warship Bangladesh has been saying is that we want to settle this issue peacefully and "Kyrgyzstan considers it nec- ed hosting another Russian based in Asia, will be the first by both countries have agreed to that." Ali said both countries agreed to form a essary for the security of not military base near the border of an American carrier in two years – joint working group to start work on the massive repatriation. The Myanmar only Kyrgyzstan, but also the Kyrgyzstan with Tajikistan, Beijing turned down a Hong Kong delegation did not speak to the media. The United Nations has called the entire region, to situating the adding that "final decision port call request from another US exodus of 507,000 Rohingya since August 25 the world's fastest-developing base in the southern part of the would be made by Russia tak- aircraft carrier, the USS John C refugee emergency, and said Buddhist-majority Myanmar is engaging in eth- Stennis, in April last year, when nic cleansing against its Rohingya minority. country. ing into accounts their finan- Sino-US relations were strained NGOs help Rohingya child refugees overcome trauma Myanmar rejects “But so far, there is no final de- cial capabilities." over the South China Sea. that. Its forces launched an offensive in the north of Rakhine state in re- cision from either of the sides. (Akpress) (CNN) sponse to coordinated attacks by Rohingya fighters. TUESDAY .OCTOBER 03, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

ERBIL — Any attempts by the neighboring countries to destabi- lize the situation of Kurdistan Re- gion will consequently lead to in- stability in those countries and beyond, said a Kurdish official. “The threats to the security, econ- omy, and energy security will not affect Kurdistan Region alone. Harming the stability of Kurdis- tan will also lead to instability in those countries and the region,” said Hemin Hawrami, a senior as- sistant to Kurdistan Region Presi- dent Masoud Barzani and head of President’s office for political and general relations. “Kurdistan has proved during the past 26 years that it is a factor of stability and will remain so,” Hawrami said in an article on Sunday. The most se- cure borders Turkey and Iran have had over the past 26 years were those with Kurdistan Region, he said, adding “Kurdistan Region has According to the latest statistics, the country and significantly raise ish products, and Kurdistan is the been an important trade gate for 15 percent of Iran’s imports flow the rate of unemployment in Tur- second biggest place for the Turk- Iran over the past 26 years despite to the markets of Kurdistan Re- key and Iran, Hawrami explained. ish companies’ investment,” he the international financial sanc- gion, therefore the closure of the “Kurdistan Region is the third big- explained. tions imposed on the country.” borders will harm the economy of gest consumer market for the Turk- (AP) Dubai Indiangovernment economy expectscentral bank to Tanzania has integrated ‘sustain- from the current 10.3 per cent to 8 many for decades, actively partic- urges ability’ into its development plan per cent and reduce proportion of ipating in regional and internation- 2016-2021, with an eye towards population below poverty line al peace initiatives including the cut rateamidslowdown becoming a middle-income coun- from the current 28.2 per cent to ongoing Burundi peace process. try by 2025, its top foreign affairs 16.7 per cent by 2020. Collabo- The peace talks are still on track, online official told the United Nations rating with development partners and it is encouraging to note that General Assembly today. “Tanza- and other stakeholders, the Gov- in some parts of Burundi, the se- nia has set a target growth from an ernment has developed frame- curity situation has significantly shoppers average of 7 per cent in 2015 to 10 works for implementing the Sus- improved to permit the voluntary per cent by 2020 in order to reach tainable Development Goals return of some 12,000 refugees out a middle-income status by 2025,” (SDGs), which include communi- of almost 250,000 refugees who touse said Augustine Phillip Mahiga, cation and dissemination strategies have been in Tanzania since 2015, Minister for Foreign Affairs and to make the goals understood to he said. Tanzania has also inter- International Cooperation, during everyone, he said. Dissemination mittently for decades been receiv- registered the Assembly’s annual high-level is in both English and Kiswahili, a ing and hosting refugees from pock- debate. He said this growth will national language spoken by all ets of troubled areas in the eastern ensure equity in the society by re- Tanzanians, he added. Tanzania part of the Democratic Republic websites ducing the unemployment rate has been a country of refuge to of the Congo, he said. (Reuters) Dubai Economy urged online shop- pers to only use those websites that are registered with its 'Digital Protection' programme, which protects consumer rights. The S u da n : I M F - ' Commercial Compliance and Con- sumer Protection (CCCP), a sec- tor within the Dubai Economy, econ om ic said 44 websites have already been enrolled in the recently launched programme. New Delhi: Indian government ex- targeting, the obvious question that Websites that have adopted pects a helping hand from the cen- arises is choosing between — the tral bank in the form of interest move towards the 4 per cent infla- con dition s in S u da n the programme display the con- sumer protection logo of Dubai rate cut in the next monetary pol- tion target swiftly or staying in the Egypt's Economy and are bound by the icy review on Wednesday to boost inflation band. "We expect the RBI consumer protection laws and reg- growth which fell to a three-year to stay on hold at the upcoming r em ain ch a llen gin g' ulations in the UAE. "The Digital low of 5.7 per cent in the June meeting as rising incoming infla- new Protection programme aims to in- quarter. Several experts and indus- tion and projections of further ac- try bodies too have made a strong celeration in inflation ahead will Economic conditions in Sudan re- troduce all categories of shoppers main challenging in the face of per- to consumer protection mecha- case for lowering of the key inter- mean that there would be limited est rate in view of subdued infla- space for further easing," Morgan population sistent fiscal deficits, high inflation, nisms and educate them on their and economic sanctions, according rights and their duty to report is- tion and the urgency to propel eco- Stanley said in the research note. nomic growth which appears to be Last week, a top finance min- to a team from the International sues faced during or after a pur- Monetary Fund (IMF) led by chase," said Ahmad Al Muhairi, reeling under the impact of demon- istry official said there is scope for of 104 etisation and GST implementation. an RBI rate cut at the next policy Daniel Kanda visited Khartoum senior manager for business aware- from September 13-September 26. ness in CCCP. He said consumer However, bankers are of the view review as retail inflation continues that the Reserve Bank of India to be low. In its last policy review A media statement issued on Fri- confidence in conventional as well millionis day explains that Kanda's team as online retail is critical to pro- (RBI) would maintain status quo in August, the RBI reduced the repo as inflation has seen witnessed an rate by 0.25 per cent to 6 per cent held discussions on the 2016 Arti- tecting Dubai's reputation as a des- cle IV Consultation with Sudan. tination for shopping. Digital Pro- increase. According to a SBI re- in August, citing reduction in in- port, the RBI is likely to maintain flation risks. The rate cut was the draining They observe in their preliminary tection extends the facility to raise findings* that the economic out- a complaint regarding online pur- status quo on key lending rate in first in 10 months and brought its October 4 policy decision as it policy rates to a near 7-year low. look in Sudan hinges on imple- chases on the 'Ahlan Dubai' num- menting bold and broad-based re- ber, and protects the rights of con- is "stuck in a conundrum" of low However, retail inflation rose to a their growth, mild inflation and global five-month high of 3.36 per cent forms to stabilise the economy and sumers as well as merchants, Al strengthen growth. They predict Muhairi added. uncertainties. It said that against in August due to costlier vegeta- the background of flexible inflation bles and fruits. (Reuters) that the economic growth rate in (CNN) economy Sudan will drop to 3.2 per cent in 2017 and pointed out that domes- tic demand was negatively affect- ed by the lift of fuel subsidies at done to turn the tide toward sus- the end of last year. They recom- Sudan separated, with the bulk of AsianDevelopment Bank oil production and exports remain- tained macroeconomic stability and mend measures for the expansion broad-based growth. A difficult of social safety nets to support ing in its territory. Since then, the authorities have embarked on re- external environment, including the most vulnerable and reforms limited access to external financ- to improve the business environ- forms to help stabilise the econo- revises upwardGDPgrowth my and re-establish growth, in- ing, trade and financial sanctions, ment to engender strong, broad- and withdrawal of correspondent based growth are critical. At the cluding by allowing for greater ex- change rate flexibility and reduc- bank relations has continued to conclusion of the visit, Kanda is- constrain the economy. Thus, un- sued the following statement: "Eco- ing energy subsidies. While these outlookfor Armenia reforms are important steps in the sustainable fiscal deficits persist, Egypt’s population has reached nomic conditions in Sudan remain right direction, more needs to be inflation is high, and economic 104 million, including more than 9 challenging six years after South growth remains below potential. million who live outside the coun- (BBC) try, a state statistics agency said on Saturday. The announcement comes amid a stepped-up cam- paign to curb population growth in the country. The figure marks Tesla plans to create new an increase of 22 million in 10 years, Abu Bakr Al Guindy, the head of the Central Agency for charging stations that Public Mobilisation and Statistics, said in a televised ceremony. Around 94.7 million Egyptians sell lunch and coffee live in the country, as per the lat- est nationwide census. Around Tesla owners, who can surely be proud of their responsible attitude to companies as Amazon or Star- 10.1 percent of the population lives the environment, might soon get an additional bonus from the world- bucks, but others argue that the in Cairo, and 9.1 percent in its twin wide known manufacturer of electric cars. Tesla plans to build new corporation will likely use it as The Manila-based Asian Develop- 3.6% in the same period in 2016. fell by 2%, as the government did city Giza. About 9.4 million Egyp- charging stations that sell food, coffee and even offer other shopping chance to create new products — ment Bank (ADB) has revised Overall, the past year saw only not raise salaries and pensions in tians live abroad, including 6.2 mil- opportunities for its customers, Business Insider wrote. The compa- for example its own coffee brand. upward the GDP growth outlook 0.2% GDP growth. The Asian the public sector. The total amount lion in the Arab world, Al Guindy ny's charging stations are currently scattered through the US and other "There's no way that Tesla can for Armenia for 2017 from 2.2% Development Bank’s report notes of investments increased by 7%, added. Males account for 51.6 per- countries, ensuring that Tesla owners have a fast and convenient way blow the chance to create its own to 3.8%. According to the latest that growth in industry and ser- despite the decline in gross fixed cent of the overall population, to recharge their cars. The problem is that they are often located in coffee. They could call it ‘Elon's Asian Development Outlook 2017 vices in the first half of this year capital accumulation because of while women make 48.4 percent. places where people have few options for passing the time while Blend' — bold, complex flavors, Sustaining Development through compensated for the decline in ag- lower government capital expen- Egypt’s average population waiting for their cars to recharge. By establishing so-called "Mega- with a hint of, um, musk," Busi- Public-Private Partnership report, riculture and construction sectors. ditures. As domestic demand was growth over the past 10 years was chargers" that are expected to function as charging stations and stores ness Insider's observer wrote. Tes- Armenia’s economy in 2018 will In the first half of 2017, private higher than expected in the first 2.56 percent, against 2.04 percent at the same time, the company will give drivers the chance to spend la, Inc. is an US automaker, spe- grow by 3%, up from its earlier consumption increased by about half of the year, growth forecasts in the previous decade. The cen- their time with pleasure; these stations will also open new opportuni- cializing in the production of elec- forecast of 2.5%. In the first half 6% year-on-year, reflecting a re- were raised for both 2017 and sus found that about 118,000 ties to its own business. tric cars and residential solar pan- of 2017, the country’s economic covery in remittances. Neverthe- 2018. Egyptian girls below the age of 18 Some experts believe that Tesla's new project could involve major els. growth accelerated to 6%, up from less, public consumption growth (BBC) are married. (WP) (Spuntak) TUESDAY. OCTOBER 03, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES Kriti on link-up rumours with Sushant: Roshni Chopra: People don’t get bored; People always I’ll think of new answers ask me, ‘when The Bareilly Ki Barfi actor, who has long been rumoured to be will you return dating her Raabta co-star Sushant Singh Rajput, says that she keeps giving the same reply (“just friends”) every time, so in- to TV?’ vention is the only way to make her response interesting. Actor-host Roshni Chopra talks about her love for anchoring, her comeback on TV and the show that changed her life.?

Roshni Chopra is back on televi- zone to be in and to come back ber of programmes available on- sion. She is excited to host a spe- to.” Roshni gained popularity with line, not just the saas-bahu dramas cial series called, The Drama Com- her TV show, Kasamh Se as the but realistic shows as well, which pany Super Nights for the festive role of Pia catapulted her to fame. offer cool roles for actors. I am in For me, season. Hosting is not new for the “It’s amazing how that show has talks for a film and a TV show, but actor, who has anchored many remained popular over the years. nothing has been finalised yet. The comedy shows in the past includ- Recently, I was in Egypt and I met fashion label that I launched two- Secret ing Comedy Circus. so many people who had just and-a-half-years ago too is doing Talking about the project, she about started watching the show well. I have got my hands full and Superstar says, “I have not been working for as it was being aired there. They I am enjoying every moment of it. the last few years. My second are enjoying the dubbed version of Whenever I am out and meet peo- child is a year old now and as was the show and were very excited to ple who follow my work, I am al- is a with my first kid during his first meet me. It felt like deja vu to me. ways asked “when are you return- year, I wanted to be there for my Kasamh Se was a life-changing ing to TV?” It feels good. That second child during his first year show for me.” With her comeback, makes me think I should begin bigger too. I believe that time is very pre- Roshni is now looking at acting work on TV soon. And as much as cious in childhood. I shot a couple assignments as well. She says she I would like to work, I also need to film than of episodes for Kapil’s comedy has been offered TV shows and have the right role when I do fic- show in between. This hosting gig finds the digital medium boom tion again.” can be called a comeback, it’s a fun quite “exciting”. “There are a num- (Tribune) Dangal: Aamir Akshay Dogra: Khan Good actors get Actor Kriti Sanon has made it to to believe it. So, she quips, she’d everywhere, and it’s funny that Bollywood’s A-list in a very short have to think up new answers to people still don’t get bored with span of time. With films such as respond to the rumours. “I’m so it. So, I think I’ll start thinking of lost in the Heropanti (2014), Dilwale (2015), done with it. I’ve realised that you new answers now. That’s the only and this year’s Bareilly Ki Barfi in can’t stop people from writing way to make it sound interesting.” her kitty, she has made her perfor- about you… so it’s not in your While most actors get stressed crowd. The mances count. But what she makes control,” retorts Kriti. We ask, one about such non-stop romance ru- news for — as often as for her more time, if there’s any truth be- mours, Kriti asserts that “it movies — is her rumoured rela- hind these link-up rumours. Kriti doesn’t bother or make a differ- TV industry tionship with her Raabta co-star quips, “People have asked me this ence to my life”. Has it ever led to Sushant Singh Rajput. Though question 10 times, and I’ve always any misunderstanding between Kriti has clarified on several occa- answered it. Asking it 50 times herself and Sushant? “No. Not at is flawed sions that they are “just friends”, won’t change my answer. So, tech- all!” she says. the actor says that people refuse nically, I’m giving the same answer (Hindustan Times)

Actor Akshay Dogra feels strong- got around to expressing my feel- as I wasn’t the lead in the show, I ly about “mediocrity succeeding” ings only now,” he says. The Pu- didn’t gain much from its success. on TV, and “someone with no pas- nar Vivah actor says he put his Post that, I made it a point to do sion or talent getting paid more than views via a post but he isn’t work that acknowledges my exist- someone skilled”. Expressing his “seeking anybody’s approval”. ence as an actor in the industry, views, he wrote a post on Insta- Many of his peers supported his not just among the audiences but gram about actors not getting their view. Akshay started his career among peers too. You want them due, the way the TV industry with the TV?show, 12/24 Karol to respect you and your work. works and content on the tube. “I Bagh in 2009, later, he got “a bit of Over the years, that hasn’t hap- have been thinking about all of this fame” with the 2011 TV show, Iss pened, so I am disillusioned,” adds Who would have thought Aamir for the last three to four years, but Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? “But the Waaris actor. Khan will be saying this? But that's (Hindustan Times) something he has been expressing to his entire team time and again as they gear up for the release of Se- cret Superstar. Dangal was a film Fresh on the Bollywood that created history with the record breaking box Office collection and Jacqueline the humongous love and apprecia- block! Get the buzz on these tion it received from all around the world! The film saw Aamir Khan outshines in a never seen before avatar, a new actor-director pairings healthy old man of 4 grown up daughters. Since Aamir underwent Taapsee in The news of actor Ranveer Singh such a risky transformation on teaming up with director Kabir screen, one would think that Dan- Khan for the first time has got gal will be the most important film movie buffs excited. However, this for him ever. But turns out that's 'Judwaa 2' Swara Bhaskar has shared a video is not the only new actor-director not the case. Aamir is treating his where she asks Sonam Kapoor about pairing in Bollywood for upcom- next film with Zaira Wasim, Secret The super talented actress Jacque- ing movies. Other ventures in Bol- Superstar as a much bigger film. line Fernandez has completely her opinion on desserts. But it is Ka- lywood that have similar new ac- Everyone around him in his team nailed it in 'Judwaa 2.' Be it her reena Kapoor who reveals the truth. tor-director pairings this year are: and otherwise were shocked when perfect comic timing in the film or Shahid Kapoor and Shree Naray- he said this to them. When con- delivering hilarious punch lines an Singh; Saif Ali Khan and Raja tacted Aamir Khan, he said, `For throughout the film, Jacqueline did Krishna Menon; Alia Bhatt and me, Secret Superstar is a bigger film everything with so much ease. Meghna Gulzar; Varun Dhawan than Dangal.` So far the trailer has The beautiful actress makes and Shoojit Sircar; Nawazuddin received tremendous positive re- you realize how she's the perfect Siddiqui and Vishal Bhardwaj; and sponse and the audience is eagerly choice for Karisma Kapoor and Akshay Kumar and Reema Kagti. waiting for the release of Aamir even her hotness quotient seems Working with a new director re- Khan's next film. Produced by to have overshadowed Taapsee quires a lot of patience and under- Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao under the Pannu in the film. Her lively per- standing, says actor Saif Ali Khan, banner name of Aamir Khan Pro- sona was very well accepted by who has worked with Menon in ductions, Zee Studios, and Akash the critics as well as cine-goers and Chef. Saif says, “There’s some- Chawla, Secret Superstar is writ- has been garnering love from one thing fresh about Raja’s approach. ten and directed by Advait Chan- and all. With 'Judwaa 2">Judwaa You’ve got to try and understand dan. The film is slated to release 2,'Jacqueline has added two new the director and all directors are on 19th October 2017. songs 'Oonchi Hai Building 2.0' and different. So the idea is not to be (Santa Banta) 'Chalti Hai Kya 9 Se 12' to her al- too fixed. You’ve got to be fluid in ready existing list of chartbusters. your own thoughts. Some people The actress has once again mes- are more collaborative than others. merized everyone with her impec- They are all human beings, but cable dance moves in both the there are different ways of han- Diana Penty, Sonakshi Sinha and Punjabi star songs. Even her chemistry with co- This gang of girls - Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar dling the pressure of the job. You actor Varun Dhawan was loved by and Rhea Kapoor - is clearly having loads of fun shooting their upcom- have to be fluid because [the direc- Jassie Gill team-up for Happy Bhag Jayegi Returns the audience after their appearance ing film Veere Di Wedding. The team is currently shooting in Delhi and tor] has to feel comfortable and also which they made together in is being directed by Shashanka Ghosh. Swara Bhaskar has shared a bring out the best in you. Normal- Mudassar Aziz’s directorial smiles is our 'Dishoom.' The chemistry which video where she asks Sonam about her opinion on desserts. When ly, we function at 50-60 per cent Happy Bhag Jayegi was a sleep- r e a s o n ? ? @ D i a n a P e n t y the duo shared through their re- Sonam says they have calories, Kareena jumps into the conversation [as actors] but a good director can er hit last year. There was spec- @sonakshisinha ??Love al- spective social media accounts and reveals Sonam can’t eat desserts as she had a box of pringles! turn your work delivery into 80- ulation that there could be a se- ways #HappyBhagJayegiRe- where they were seen sharing fun- Sharing the fun video about Sonam cheating with her diet, Swara wrote, 90 per cent.” Kabir has got Ran- quel coming up. Finally, it’s con- turns”. Sonakshi, who is hap- filled preparations, rehearsals and “#veere giving their opinions on important world matters.. like Des- veer on board for a movie based on firmed. This time, the comedy py to be a part of the sequel, workout videos from 'Judwaa sert! While ‘guffing’ (to use the vocab of linguist #KareenaKapoorKhan the India’s 1983 cricket world cup will not just have Diana Penty. said in a statement, “I’m 2">Judwaa 2' sets made the pair ) dessert #veerediwedding @vdwthefilm @sonamkapoor @rheakapoor win. In that match, Kapil Dev took Actor Sonakshi Sinha will also thrilled to be on board of this worth watching for. Both the ac- @shikhatalsania @poonamdamania.” The entire team has been sharing the catch that saw Viv Richards of join her. The sequel has been ti- really positive, vibrant and tors, who are known for their jo- pictures and videos from the sets and it sure looks like a fun ride. West Indies being sent back to the tled Happy Bhag Jayegi Returns most importantly happy film vial nature, their breathtaking dance Earlier, talking about the film’s schedule, Kareena had told Hindustan pavilion, and Ranveer plays the and will be helmed by Mudassar unit. I loved the first part and I moves and fitness indulgences, are Times, “We will be finishing our Delhi schedule a few days before role of Kapil Dev in the movie. Aziz. Aanand L Rai, who is back- hope this one is bigger and bet- one of the hottest pairs to feature. Diwali, so I will be spending time with my family. Work is a priority The director says, “It’s great to ing the project , shared the news ter in every way. Can’t wait to While Fernandez does her bit con- but family is very important to me.” Actor Sumeet Vyas will also be have Ranveer come on board to on Twitter with a photo of start shooting!” While Diana vincingly and with confidence, it seen in the film that is produced by Rhea Kapoor. Veere Di Wedding play Kapil Dev, because honestly, Sonakshi and Diana. He wrote, played the titular role of Hap- was Pannu, who looked trampled traces the story of four girls and how a wedding changes their life. I could see no one else for the role. “There r so many beautiful rea- py, the film also starred actors and lost in 'Judwaa 2'. (Tribune) (Santa Banta) sons to be Happy.??& ur big Abhay Deol. TUESDAY. OCTOBER 03, 2017 AFGHANISTANTIMES

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South Africa paceman Morne by bowling Tamim Iqbal and pin- British Morkel took two wickets in the ning Mominul Haque lbw to leave first over of Bangladesh's pursuit Bangladesh in disarray before they Pep Guardiola believes Sunday's the season but their 3-0 win over lence that were broadcast around The images are clear and everybody of 424 but ended a rain-shortened staggered to 49-3 at tea, when the Masters: match between Barcelona and Las Las Palmas was marred by events the world as attempts to shut knows what has happened. "We fourth day of the first Test nurs- rain fell to end proceedings for the Palmas should not have gone ahead. off the pitch. Barcelona maintained down the polls by Spain's Guardia don't want them to think that we ing a side strain. day. The former Barca boss has also their flawless start to the season Civil led to clashes. The Spanish don't like Spain. Spain is an incred- Morkel is unlikely to feature in the Morkel should have had his called on Spanish Prime Minister but their 3-0 win over Las Palmas government had declared the ref- ible country, with its literature, remainder of the series opener as third wicket before injury struck Lee Mariano Rajoy to answer ques- was marred by events off the pitch. erendum - in which voters were sport, cities... but you need to un- Cricket South Africa revealed on but had overstepped in bowling tions after violent scenes broke out "I wouldn't have played the Bar- being asked whether they wish derstand that there's a population Twitter shortly before the close of Mushfiqur Rahim, and the Bang- during Catalonia's unofficial inde- ca-Las Palmas game, not at all." Catalonia to become an indepen- who want to decide their future. play that the 32-year-old will un- ladesh captain survived to close Westwood pendence referendum. Amid that Guardiola told Catalunya Radio. dent republic - to be illegal. "The "The Prime Minister of the Span- dergo further scans on Monday overnight on 16no. backdrop of rising tensions in the "And if it did have to be played, images don't lie, there were people ish government must accept ques- morning. Watch how Faf du Temba Bavuma (71) and South city, Barca had attempted to get then not behind closed doors. You who wanted to vote and they've tions, continue being the Prime Plessis and Temba Bavuma batted Africa skipper Faf du Plessis (81) delighted their fixture with Las Palmas post- do it with the public there. With been attacked with violence," add- Minister of all Spaniards. "The South Africa into a healthy lead had earlier added quick runs to help poned but, after seeing their re- all the consequences." The 46- ed Guardiola. "There are more than laws are different now to 30 years against Bangladesh, before Morne the hosts declare on 247-6 as Bang- quest rejected by La Liga, ended year-old Catalan, who represent- 700 hurt...people who were going ago. Everything's changed. The Morkel helped reduce The Tigers ladesh were left requiring their up playing the match behind closed ed Barcelona for over two decades to vote, not rob a bank. "Spain will message from the Prime Minister to 49-3. highest fourth-innings score of all byrecord doors, winning 3-0. Barcelona as a player and coach, was also try to hide the reality, but the rest of the Government, from the op- It is a blow for the Proteas as time for an unlikely win. maintained their flawless start to left shocked by the scenes of vio- of the world's media will show it. position, has made me sad. Morkel underlined his importance (Cricket News) (Sky Sport) crowds L a u r a R obson F or m er B r itish sa fe bu t in javelin ch a m pion sh ock a fter J oa n n a B la ir sh ootin gs on ba n n ed over a n ti-dopin g L as Vegas str ip viola tion Lee Westwood was “delighted” by Former British No 1 Laura Robson has confirmed she is safe but is in the record crowds that flocked to shock after being caught up in the Las Vegas shootings. Robson assured the British Masters supported by followers on Twitter she was okay after being involved in what she Sky Sports and believes his game describes as a "scary" incident. The 23-year-old said she had heard is in a strong position. The tour- what she thought were "fireworks" before people around her started to nament host finished in the top 15 run. "My friend who was deeper in the crowd has been helping people following a final-round one-under who were shot. We're all in shock," Robson wrote on Twitter. My 69 after starting Sunday three shots friend who was deeper in the crowd has been helping people who were off the lead with Paul Dunne pro- shot. We're all in shoc — Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) October 2, ducing a supreme nine-under 61 to 2017 At least 20 people have been killed and more than 100 others secure a maiden European Tour ti- injured after a shooting at an outdoor music festival on the Las Vegas tle despite a late charge from Rory strip. Police say that the suspected gunman has been shot dead. McIlroy. The Englishman was keen to highlight the impact of the huge crowds that gathered at Close House throughout the tournament and admitted that he was always confident that the tournament Bellewvs Haye II:David Coldwell would be well supported by the public. "Nearly 70,000," said Westwood. "I think that's brilliant. believes TonyBellewwill repeat It's the best attendance since we've brought the tournament back. I'm delighted with that but I had a fun- ny feeling people in the northeast his success over David Haye would support it well." The tour- nament was holding its third edi- Trainer David Coldwell believes tion since the tournament, with the Tony Bellew will clear up any backing of Sky Sports, made its doubts by beating David Haye in return to the schedule after a sev- their rematch. The heavyweight ri- en-year absence. The 10-time Ry- vals meet again at The O2, Lon- der Cup player for Europe accept- don, on December 17, live on Sky ed that he couldn't find his best Sports Box Office. Bellew won British javelin thrower Joanna Britain's team for the World Cham- form on the putting green on Sun- their March showdown in the 11th Blair has been provisionally sus- pionships in London earlier this day but was still pleased with his round after Haye had damaged his pended after committing an anti- summer. A UK Athletics statement performance overall. "A couple of Achilles, and Coldwell admits doping rule violation. Blair, 31, was said she had been "charged with poor shots but not too bad over- people are still saying his boxer's British champion in 2016 and com- having committed an anti-doping all," he said. "Just struggled to make success was simply down to the peted for Great Britain in the Eu- rule violation contrary to IAAF any putts, really. Didn't quite hit injury. As for this second fight, he ropean Team Championships ear- Anti-Doping Rule Article 2.1 it close enough, I would say. West- (Bellew) is going to clear things up. lier this year. The Luton thrower (presence of a prohibited sub- wood poses with the trophy after Was this a fluke? Was it for real? ranks seventh on the all-time UK stance or its metabolites or mark- winning the Hero Challenge prior David Coldwell javelin list with a personal best of ers in an athlete's sample). "The to the start of the tournament But even if 'Bomber' is already 57.44m set in winning the British provisional suspension was issued Westwood poses with the tro- considered as the underdog, his title, where she beat 2008 Olym- by UK Anti-Doping and is in ac- phy after winning the Hero Chal- trainer is confident there will be pic Games bronze medalist Gold- cordance with IAAF Anti-Doping lenge prior to the start of the tour- no doubts this time. "We've got ie Sayers. Blair failed to make Great Rules." (BBC Sport) nament The 23-time European half the people saying we fluked Tour winner also enjoyed the op- it, if David Haye hadn't got injured, portunity to experience a differ- we'd have got beat," Coldwell told ent side to competitive golf with Sky Sports. "But also from our his duties as tournament host in- perspective it went exactly how cluding victory in the Hero Chal- were aiming. Before the fight look lenge on Tuesday. "It's been good," at what we were saying, at the Westwood added. "It gave me an- press conferences, it was exactly other view of a tournament; ap- what happened - we even said his preciation of what goes on leading body wouldn't be able to hold out. up to a tournament and during the "We weren't concerned about tournament. I'm glad I did it and the early rounds, the fight went hopefully everybody had a good how we thought it was going to Enable saved the best until last as she capped a memorable season with a scintillating display in the Qatar time." A host of European Ryder go. "As for this second fight, he Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly. John Gosden's brilliant filly lined up as the hot favourite for Europe's Cup stars pay their respects to (Bellew) is going to clear things up. premier middle-distance contest after four consecutive victories at the top-level in the Epsom Oaks, the tournament host Lee Westwood at Was this a fluke? Was it for real?" Irish Oaks, the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the Yorkshire Oaks. The three-year-old the British Masters. The stalwart Coldwell also revealed he was ex- made a fast start from stall two and Frankie Dettori always had her well positioned in behind Aidan of the European Tour will now pecting more from Haye in the first O'Brien's pair of Idaho and Order Of St George. The popular Italian gave Enable her head racing inside the turn his attention to replicating his fight. 'Hayemaker' is a former final two furlongs and she quickly stamped her class, quickening clear in stunning fashion to seal a dominant strong performance in Northum- world heavyweight champion, success. Dettori, winning the Arc for an unprecedented fifth time, said: "I was very confident all week...she berland with a good showing at the while Bellew was making his first is a tremendous filly. "I said to John last week she is the best she has ever been. To keep this filly at 100 per Alfred Dunhill Links Champion- appearance in boxing's most pres- cent all year is fantastic. "I had position 'A', I knew I had no weight and she stays, so I kicked and she gave ship this week. tigious division. me four lengths and the race was over. (BBC Sport) (Sky Sport) (Fox News) TUESDAY . OCTOBER 03. 2017-Mizan 11, 1396 H.S Vol:XI Issue No: 66 Price: Afs.20

LASHKARGAH : Nine Afghan according to the official, who had He told a foreign media outlet the security personnel have been killed no information whether NATO victims were from Afghan National and a dozen more wounded in an troops or the Afghan Air Firce Police and intelligence service, airstrike by in southern Helmand (AAF) conducted the raid. But NDS. province, officials confirmed on Abdul Qadeer Bahadarzai, deputy The bombs were dropped on AT Monitoring Desk Monday. spokesman for the 215th members of a special militia unit Omar Zwak, the governor's Maiwand Military Corps, said the called Sangoryan, who wear local KABUL: At least 30 Taliban spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan airstrike was conducted by AAF clothes to blend into areas where militants have been killed, and 15 News a security checkpoint in the on the basis of flawed intelligence the Taliban are active others sustained injuries in the Adam Khan area of Greshk district from the National Directorate of Zwak said the bombing was ongoing military offensive in came under mistaken attack late on Security. paMore than a dozen policemen central Uruzgan province, an Sunday. Gul Agha Muslim, a member had been killed in a flawed airstrike Nine soldiers were killed and of the Gareshk district's local by US troops in Greshk district In official said on Monday. 12 others wounded in the bombing, council, put the death toll at 10. July. (Pajhwok) Police Chief Brig. Gen. Rahmatullah Siddiqi told Pajhwok Afghan New the Taliban’s offensive in Chora district was Two strongly retaliated and repulsed by the security forces, and a clearing policemen operation in the area was underway. killed in Zabul Gen. Siddiqi said 30 insurgents, AT Monitoring Desk including some of their notorious commanders have been killed and KABUL: At least two policemen 15 others wounded during the air- have been killed after their vehicle and-ground operation conducted in struck with a roadside mine in Niazi and Kalaragh areas late on southern Zabul province on The US Chairman of the Senate will still be dealing with the issues Sunday night. Monday morning, local officials Foreign Relations Committee Bob surrounding US troops in He added the dead bodies of confirmed. Another policeman Corker said on Sunday that Afghanistan in 2019. "The entire some slain insurgents were still sustained injuries as a result of the American troops will remain in GDP of Afghanistan cannot lying at the site, adding, the Chora blast. Afghanistan for at least another support even their security district was out of threat to The incident took place in decade. forces," Corker said. "But what collapse as the militants have Kharan area of the provincial "But are we likely to have matters, Chuck, is what those vacated the areas, he claimed. capital, Qalat, when a police troops in Afghanistan for the next troops are doing." The Pentagon However, he did not made vehicle hit to IED, a police security decade? Sure," Corker said in an unveiled for the first time in August public information regarding official, Gelani Khan Farahi said. interview with NBC's "Meet the that the total number of US troops casualties sustained to the security However, he did not provide Press" host Chuck Todd aired on in Afghanistan stood at 11,000. It forces. Moreover, District Chief, further details. Sunday. This comes after Corker said at least 2,000 were there to Aminullah Khaliqi said the So far no insurgent groups, announced earlier this week he conduct counter-terrorism government has upper hand and including the Taliban insurgents plans to retire from the Senate and missions. The bulk of the troops, situations in area have been that for longtime have been engaged won't be running for reelection next however, are in a train, advise and improved as a result of air-and- in planting landmines, claimed year. Todd suggested his successor assist capacity. (ToloNews) ground operations. responsibility for the attack.

KABUL: The Afghanistan Manija Wafiq, head of the trade purchase our products which are would help resolve problem of Women’s Chamber of Commerce board, talking to the ceremony, said worthy of buying,” President tradeswomen, he said. First lady, and Industries (AWCCI) launched more than 850 businesswomen Ashraf in a video message played Rula Ghani during the inauguration its work on Monday with its head were registered with the AWCCI in the ceremony, called ceremony of AWCCI said that it requesting people to utilize Afghan and its aim was to promote inauguration of the AWCCI a new was a strong step towards women’s products. women’s trade and resolve their season for development of development of women’s business. With government authorities problems. “Nowadays many commerce in Afghanistan. He said Women would be more announced backing; the AWCCI women are busy in different areas that businesswomen had active encouraged to engage in business was formally inaugurated during a of businesses and industries and role in commerce and industry of and industrial activities and special ceremony by First Lady the government should support the country and the government problems they were facing in this Rula Ghani, women affairs them,” she said. Talking to the was ready to support them. area would be better managed and minister, Delbar Nazari and a public, she said, “I kindly request Present of women in the country’s addressed with the opening of this number of other officials. you to use women’s products; High Economy Council (HEC) board, she said. (Pajhwok)