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52
Aminullah Amarkhel: “Attorney General called for my killing”
2006-12-18
22
1
Translated by Abdul Hassib
3
7
3
General Aminullah Amarkhel, the former commander and leader of the border police in Kabul airport, told a Pajhwok correspondent in a phone interview yesterday that, “smugglers can easily cross the borders of Afghanistan, and they are supported by the Attorney General.” He added that, “the Attorney General weak...
1
0
2006-12-19T06:34:54
11
0
1
3,027
89
One-sided enlistment in ANA
2006-12-17
19
222
A. H. STANIZKAI
4
30
4
In the recent travels of the president Hamid Karzai to Kandahar, he said clearly that the young people of the southern provinces like Zabul and others did not want to join the ANA. In his talks, […] the president inquired as to the reason why young people from these provinces weren’t enlisting with the ANA in or...
1
0
2006-12-19T05:36:31
11
0
3
3,028
52
Samangan residents face unemployment
2006-12-18
22
1
Translated by Abdul Hassib
3
7
3
20 thousand residents of Samangan province were promised a place in the food for work program, but only 6000 have been given a job so far, leaving 16,000 other drought-afflicted people without food and work opportunities. The Pajhwok correspondent quoted Abdul Haq Shafaq, the Samangan governor, as saying, “more th...
1
0
2006-12-19T06:31:03
11
0
1
3,029
48
Smugglers are the enemies of Afghanistan
2006-12-18
22
214
Translated by Abdul Hassib Editorial
4
7
8
Narcotic smugglers are main enemies of Afghanistan; they damage national sovereignty and the national hopes of Afghan people through smuggling. They penetrate the highest levels of the Afghan government through bribes and corruption. Their relations with some high-ranking government officials have often resulted in ...
1
0
2006-12-19T06:29:46
11
0
3
3,030
48
Japan donates $20m to Afghanistan
2006-12-18
22
7
Translated by Abdul Hassib
2
7
3
The Afghan government signed a contract for over $20 millions Japan-cooperated aid for the construction of Afghanistan’s highways yesterday with the ADB (Asia Development Bank), and its Japanese counterpart. The contract was signed by the Afghan financial affairs minister, the charge d’affaire of the Japan emba...
1
0
2006-12-19T06:27:18
11
0
1
3,031
21
District administration and district police buildings inaugurated in Zabul
2006-12-17
19
301
A. H. STANIKZAI
2
30
3
District administration and district police buildings inaugurated in Shahr-e Safa district of Zabul province. Engineer Nasir Khan, a National Security advisor in Zabul, told Pajhwok afghan news agency that his administration handed over the buildings to the local government authorities. According to Engineer Nasir,...
1
0
2006-12-19T05:39:34
11
0
4
3,032
21
M. Yonos Qanoni the president of the lower house of the parliament met the in-charge
2006-12-17
-
19
0
A. H. STANIKZAI
0
7
0
foreign relations of EU in Brussels. In the meeting the president of Wolasi Jirga presented explanations about the security, economical, political situation of the country as well as the existed defficincies within the past five years and he also presented information about the existing challenges and ways to get over...
0
0
2006-12-18T12:36:43
0
0
0
3,033
142
Warning to the Taliban militias in Zheri and Panjwaie districts
2006-12-18
-
19
0
A. H. STANIKZAI
0
30
0
According to reports the stationed foreign and internal forces have strongly warned the Taliban fighters to leave the districts otherwise they will face a strict reaction of NATO forces. Last month wide-scaled military operations took place in the two districts that resulted heavy casualties to the terrorists and both ...
0
0
2006-12-18T12:38:55
0
0
0
3,034
142
Women call for wider rule in the judiciary
2006-12-18
19
6
A. H. STANIZKAI
5
30
3
The Afghan president yesterday met with a number of female MPs in the presidential palace. In the meeting Sayeema Khugyani, Shinkai Karokhil, Rahila Salim and Hawa Alam Nooristani talked on behalf of others about the circumstances of the lives of women and the problems which women are facing in society today. The wo...
1
0
2006-12-19T05:46:39
11
0
1
3,039
369
Engineer Ahmad Shah Ahmadzai: the condition of the country is sensitive and complicated
2006-12-18
21
1
Atif Mohmandzai
4
7
4
In Kabul and Islamabad preparations are underway for the regional peace <I>jirga</I> that aims to increase security in the south and east of the country, but till now there have only been difficulties with this. This statement was expressed by Engineer Ahmad Shah Ahmadzai, leader of <I>Hezb-e Eqtedal-e Islami</I> on 1...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:13:55
12
0
1
3,035
142
Ten schools reopened in Helmand
2006-12-18
19
406
A. H. STANIZKAI
4
30
3
Provincial educational authorities have announced the reopening of ten schools in Helmand. The schools had been closed due to threats by Taliban and government opponents, but with the help and cooperation of the people, ten schools opened again. The ministry confirmed reports that the schools were closed for student...
1
0
2006-12-19T05:50:21
11
0
5
3,036
142
Reconstruction of Kabul International Airport begins
2006-12-18
19
301
A. H. STANIZKAI
2
30
3
Reconstruction work on the terminal of Kabul International Airport began. The work will be finished within seven months and will cost $2.6m which has been allocated from the budget of the ministry of transport and aviation. In the inauguration ceremony, the minister for transport and aviation, Engineer Neamatullah E...
1
0
2006-12-19T05:34:48
11
0
4
3,040
369
Suicide attack in Zabul province causes casualties
2006-12-18
21
223
Atif Mohmandzai
3
7
3
Governmental authorities say that as a result of a suicide attack in Zabul province, four policemen were killed. In this incident a suicide bomber exploded his car in front of a police convoy in Qalat city, capital of southern Zabul province. Police say that in this suicide attack 22 other people were also wounded....
1
0
2006-12-19T18:12:34
12
0
3
3,041
262
Suicide attack in Paal Khost of Gardez city
2006-12-18
21
223
Atif Mohmnandzai
2
7
3
On Friday 15th December a suicide attack took place in Paal Khost of Gardez city when a suicide bomber detonated his car next to National Army vehicles. Abdul Hanan, security commander of Paktiya province, said that as a result of this attack one ANA soldier was killed and one coalition forces soldier was wounded along...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:11:38
12
0
3
3,042
262
“Reconstruction of Uruzgan is proceeding slowly”
2006-12-18
21
1
Atif Mohmandzai
2
7
3
A resident of Uruzgan province made this statement in a interview with a <I>Paktya Ghagh</I> correspondent. They said that when the American PRT team left the area and was replaced by the PRT team from Holland that reconstruction work in the province had slowed down. The said that serious attention must be brought to...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:10:25
12
0
1
3,043
89
Head of Taliban Ministry of Vice and Virtue killed
2006-12-18
21
223
Atif Mohmandzai
4
30
3
Asadullah Khalid, governor of Kandahar province, today stated during press conference that during the ‘Eagle Fury’ operation some 30 Taliban members were killed. He stated that Mawlawi Mohhamad Wali, the former head of the Taliban Ministry of Vice and Virtue, was killed along with another famous commander and his ...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:08:52
12
0
3
3,044
21
Financial support for 55 victims’ families in Uruzgan province
2006-12-18
21
201
Atif Mohmandzai
3
7
3
Hamid Karzai, president of the Islamic republic of Afghanistan, issued a decree regarding financial support for 55 victims’ families in Uruzgan province. In the past year, 55 innocent civilians were killed as a result of suicide bombings and attacks in Uruzgan province. With the aim of offering condolence for the...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:07:36
12
0
3
3,045
280
Residents of Khost province demonstrate
2006-12-18
21
218
Atif Mohmandzai
2
7
3
On Thursday, 24th December, residents of Khost province took part in a demonstration. According to a media source, the demonstration took place due to the killing of four local civilians in a coalition forces bombing. Most of America’s soldiers are based in Khost province […] The governor of Khost told the m...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:05:55
12
0
3
3,046
311
National Reconciliation Commission seeks release of 70 prisoners from Guantanamo
2006-12-18
20
6
hamid safi
4
7
3
Sibghatullah Mujadidi, president of the national reconciliation commission said, “the commission is trying to release or transfer 70 prisoners from Guantanamo jail to Pul-i Charkhi prison [Kabul].” On Saturday following the return of 7 Afghan detainees after four years imprisonment in Guantanamo jail, he added,...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:26:01
12
0
1
3,047
392
France pulls out its 200 special forces from Afghanistan
2006-12-18
20
7
hamid safi
3
7
3
The French defence minister who came to Kabul on Saturday announced that France was pulling out 200 Special Forces in the coming weeks from Afghanistan. The French defence minister, who arrived in Kabul on Saturday, announced that 200 French special forces soldiers would leave Afghanistan in the coming next weeks. T...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:23:34
12
0
1
3,048
392
Pakistan must take a serious decision about its tribal leaders
2006-12-18
20
8
hamid safi
3
7
3
An administrative deputy of the CIA warned Pakistan that it must make a quick decision about what measures it would be able to take regarding tribal leaders. He also intensely criticized Pakistan regarding the failure of the Pakistani government to prevent Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces on both sides of the Afghan bord...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:22:41
12
0
1
3,049
392
NATO-American forces aren’t able to ensure security in the south and west
2006-12-18
20
220
hamid safi
2
7
3
A former US defence ministry official said that the Taliban movement has increased both sides of the Afghan border. In a statement he announced that since last year, numbers of Afghan fighters have increased due to monetary and arms assistance by a <I>madrassa</I> in Pakistan. Correspondingly, the Afghan government ...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:21:27
12
0
3
3,050
230
Women should claim their rights
2006-12-16
22
403
Translated by Abdul Hassib ] Editorial
4
30
8
Women have been in the spotlight of the local media and press and the government has tried to enforce women’s rights for some time now, with few results so far. Women are deprived of their rights in the numerous regions of Afghanistan, and seldom take positive action to defend them. According to Islam, women ho...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:04:01
12
0
5
3,073
21
Samangan’s farmers warning to re-cultivation of poppy
2006-12-19
-
21
0
Atif Mohmandzai
0
7
0
Government don’t let us to cultivate poppy, we obligate to cultivate poppy in Spring The numbers of Samangan’s province farmers warned in cause of drought and not assistant of government, for re-cultivation of poppy and or going to neighbouring countries, they say from one side government destroyed drought destroy...
0
0
2006-12-20T11:52:58
0
0
0
3,051
230
Are human rights being respected in Afghanistan?
2006-12-16
22
6
Translated by Abdul Hassib
4
7
4
On the 10th of December, International Human Rights Day was celebrated by the Afghan government and human rights organisations in Afghanistan. This is new to the customs and traditions of the Afghan society. Afghanistan’s history is unique with its numerous human rights violations during the recent three decades o...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:02:55
12
0
1
3,052
311
Ensuring security in Afghanistan is beneficial for the other countries in the region
2006-12-18
20
7
hamid safi
4
7
3
Ahmad Zia Massoud, vice president of our country, and Dr. Mahmood Ahmadinejad, president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a meeting with each other stressed that, “the security and development of Afghanistan is to the advantage of all the other countries in the region. Neighbouring countries must cooperate and as...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:20:09
12
0
1
3,053
392
Five Taliban members killed in Khost
2006-12-19
20
223
hamid safi
3
7
3
In yesterday’s clash between NATO-led Afghan forces and armed Taliban fighters, nine [Ed: newspaper error presumed] Taliban were killed as well as an Afghan soldier, and 14 Taliban were wounded in Khost province. According to local security forces in Khost, on Monday morning, 200 armed Taliban fighters entered Kh...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:19:12
12
0
3
3,054
202
Democracy in Pakistan, Reconstruction in Afghanistan
2006-12-17
22
7
Translated by Abdul Hassib ] Editorial
5
7
8
Asfandyar, the leader of the Awami party of Pakistan, held a <I>jirga</I> in order to gather elders from both sides of the Durand Line on November 22nd. Most of the members of the <I>jirga</I> protested against Pakistan’s support of the Taliban and government opponents. At the same time, Hamid Karzai, the Afghan P...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:01:04
12
0
1
3,055
392
Defence ministry general arrested under accusations of links with ISI
2006-12-19
20
205
hamid safi
2
7
3
Authorities from the National Security general presidency arrested a general working in the defence ministry, accused of treachery to the country and spying for the Pakistani ISI [Inter Services Organisation]. Gen. Kheir Mohammad, son of Noor Mohammad, resident of 15th district, Kabul, has confessed to his crime un...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:18:03
12
0
3
3,056
232
UN report speaks out against Afghan personalities
2006-12-18
22
303
Translated by Abdul Hassib Editorial
5
7
8
The UN issued a report listing the names of human rights violators of the Afghan civil war. In reaction to the report, the Afghan government stated that it considered it to be incorrect and that it was an attack on Afghanistan’s sovereignty, as well as being one-sided and against peace, stability and security in Afg...
1
0
2006-12-19T17:59:39
12
0
4
3,057
52
Poppy cultivation has increased in Afghanistan
2006-12-19
-
20
0
hamid safi
0
7
0
An assessment on behalf of UNODC shows that poppy cultivation comparing to last year has increased more than 59 percent in Afghanistan. According to this assessment, poppy cultivation has taken more than 165 hectare land going current year. Mean while it took 104 hectare last year and it is resolved that Afghanistan w...
0
0
2006-12-19T12:38:28
0
0
0
3,058
192
The state of ANA affairs in Afghanistan.
2006-12-16
-
22
0
Translated by Abdul Hassib
0
7
0
Afghanistan has never accessed to equipped army in order to defend Afghanistan so that were able to rid Afghanistan of its enemies, as well as Afghanistan has been the vulnerable country between its neighbouring countries and were interfered. More than three decades of devastated war and agony in Afghanistan led ...
0
0
2006-12-19T12:38:50
0
0
0
3,059
51
10 terrorist suspects arrested
2006-12-19
20
205
hamid safi
2
7
3
NATO forces announced the arrest of ten terrorists in Kunar province and claimed that they were hiding in a safe-area. In the statement, they said that two weapon and explosive dealers were included among the amount of suspects hiding the area. It said that the suspects were accused of suicide attacks and bomb blas...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:17:04
12
0
3
3,060
369
Interim justice and government disabilities
2006-12-16
22
1
Translated by Abdul Hassib Editorial
5
7
8
Karzai has informed the Afghan society of a new program, called interim justice, to convict those who have violated human rights laws and have committed crimes during the three decades of war in Afghanistan. Announcing the program, Karzai stated that human rights laws were still violated and that people were still ...
1
0
2006-12-19T17:58:13
12
0
1
3,074
21
Secret remote control under Holy Quran
2006-12-19
-
21
0
Atif Mohmandzai
0
7
0
New methods are used in aim of destructive activities in Kunduz province, one of these methods, is replacing remote control that replaced in a carton , that put over that Holy Quran and religious book. One source of national security of Kunduz province told Pajhwok afghan news agency, that these remote controllers tr...
0
0
2006-12-20T11:53:47
0
0
0
3,061
392
French forces won’t leave Afghanistan in 2007
2006-12-19
20
7
hamid safi
3
7
3
The French defense minister, speaking in Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan, announced that French forces would remain in Afghanistan in 2007 and that troop numbers wouldn’t be reduced. Before this statement, Al Jazeera television had stated that according to the French defence minister, 200 French Special Forces wou...
1
0
2006-12-19T18:16:27
12
0
1
3,062
52
UN Security Council: Afghan interior ministry should be reformed
2006-12-18
22
1
Translated by Abdul Hassib
4
7
3
The representatives of the UN Security Council advised Afghanistan to reform its interior ministry in a report issued following their visit to Afghanistan. They also recommended that NATO countries increase their troop contingents on the ground, and that the international community invest more in the reconstruction an...
1
0
2006-12-19T17:56:35
12
0
1
3,063
48
Reconstruction and problems
2006-12-19
22
1
Translated by Abdul Hassib Editorial
4
7
8
Afghanistan has been faced with numerous problems and challenges such as corruption, war and agony, narcotics, sabotage and the inefficiency of governments. While people throughout the world have gathered together to lift their countries from poverty after wars, Afghanistan is different. Government officials in Afgh...
1
0
2006-12-19T17:55:27
12
0
1
3,064
152
We can’t repair the damage that innocent casualties cause
2006-12-19
22
1
Translated by Abdul Hassib Editorial
5
7
8
War is a harsh and bad phenomenon which breeds destruction and agony. However, it has codes and rules; to violate the codes is a crime. Avoiding civilian casualties and the destruction of their buildings are among the codes that should be followed by fighters of any war. Innocent casualties and damage of people...
1
0
2006-12-19T17:53:25
12
0
1
3,075
21
The Mayor of Kabul isn’t keeping the city clean
2006-12-19
21
1
Atif Mohmandzai
4
7
8
The cleanliness of the city and the collecting of rubbish is one the most important responsibilities of every Mayor. In almost every city the roads are cleaned early in the morning and rubbish and dirt is collected by workers and taken out of the city, but the municipality of Kabul does not properly clean the city. I...
1
0
2006-12-20T18:00:05
13
0
1
3,065
392
Can new counter-narcotics measures be taken?
2006-12-19
22
213
Translated by Abdul Hassib Editorial
4
7
8
Governors from all parts of Afghanistan have left their provinces in order to meet with the minister of counter-narcotics and the minister of interior affairs in Kabul, to learn new methods of countering narcotics. It seems that the government has decided to take crucial steps to tackle narcotics in Afghanistan. Th...
1
0
2006-12-19T17:52:00
12
0
3
3,066
48
ISI officer arrested in Kunar
2006-12-19
22
7
Translated by Abdul Hassib
4
7
3
An ISI officer was arrested by security officers in Kunar province. During the inquiry into the case, he told security officials that the ISI had close relations with the Taliban and government opponents. A security official in Kunar, who wished to remain anonymous, told a correspondent that, “Sayyed Akbar son of ...
1
0
2006-12-19T17:54:45
12
0
1
3,067
327
Biographies of Women MPs in the lower house
2006-01-01
19
403
A. H. STANIKZAI
4
7
9
<B>Dr. Rawshanak (Wardak)</B> An MP from Wardak province, a member of the commissions of health, sport, youth and labour Rawshanak daughter of Ahmed Qayoom Khan from Wardak province completed her secondary education in Zainab Hotaki and Rabia-ye Balkhi high schools. After graduation, she enrolled in Kabul Institu...
1
0
2006-12-19T17:40:42
12
0
5
3,068
327
Mrs. Sadat Fatahi
2006-01-01
19
403
"Herati women are active in bringing forward social matters"
A. H. STANIKZAI
4
7
2
Herat is located in the south-west of the country. Herat, with its political background, was the centre of Greek, Koshanid, Yaftalid and Samanid government centres. Alexander the Great called the city Artakan or Artakia. It measures 61,315km2 and the population of Herat in 2000 was 151,884. Herat province has 15 distri...
1
0
2006-12-19T17:44:14
12
0
5
3,069
142
Man who wanted to assassinate Padshah Khan Zadran is arrested
2006-12-19
19
205
A. H. STANIZKAI
3
30
3
Kabul police arrested a man from Paktya province who wanted to assassinate Padshah Khan Zadran, an MP in the lower house. The general director of the anti-criminal department of the Kabul provincial police said that the arrested man is responsible for the Taliban propaganda campaign in Paktya and that he has close rela...
1
0
2006-12-19T17:38:30
12
0
3
3,070
142
A Turkish national arrested in corruption accusations
2006-12-19
19
205
A. H. STANIZKAI
1
30
3
Kabul police authorities say that they have arrested a Turkish national accused of theft and other criminal activities and that there had been many petitions registered against him. The general director of the detectives’ department of Kabul Police, General Ali Shah Paktiawal, said that the Turkish national was ar...
1
0
2006-12-19T17:37:11
12
0
3
3,071
142
Electricity brings light to 1,500 houses in Uruzgan
2006-12-19
19
108
A. H. STANIKZAI
2
30
3
The installation of a diesel generator in Uruzgan’s capital has meant that electricity has arrived for 1,500 houses. The spokesman for the governor of Uruzgan said in a phone call that the generator had a 500 KW capacity and that it had been installed from the budget of the ministry of water and electricity, costing...
1
0
2006-12-19T17:36:02
12
0
2
3,076
21
Five engineers kidnap in way of Ghazni-Paktiya
2006-12-19
-
21
0
Atif Mohmandzai
0
7
0
Ministry of interior affair announced the kidnap of five engineers of ministry of rural rehabilitation and development, between Ghazni and Paktiya provinces. Press office of the mentioned ministry told Pajhwok afghan news agency, the mentioned engineers were returning from Paktiya, which in the way kidnapped by some ...
0
0
2006-12-20T11:55:15
0
0
0
3,077
21
Three NATO’s solders wounded
2006-12-19
-
21
0
Atif Mohmandzai
0
7
0
ISAF forces in NATO leadership announced from wounding three solders, in a explosion in Zeere district of Kandhar province. Major Andre E. Salloum, one spokesman of the mentioned forces stated in Kandhar airport, their solders parting in Zeere district of the mentioned province, when an explosion took place. He said...
0
0
2006-12-20T11:55:58
0
0
0
3,078
21
Two traffickers arrested in Balkh province
2006-12-19
21
205
Atif Mohmandzai
2
7
3
Two traffickers were captured along with 100kg of raw hashish in Balkh province. Salahuddin, the head of Balkh’s counter-narcotics force, told Pajhwok afghan news agency that two traffickers had been captured and that they were called Baryalai and Abdullah. They had placed 67kg of hashish in a plastic sack and wante...
1
0
2006-12-21T03:58:03
13
0
3
3,079
21
Including two police four robber apprehended
2006-12-19
-
21
0
Atif Mohmandzai
0
7
0
Security commander of Kandhar province announced from capturing two police along with 2 robbers. Security commander of this province Asmatullah Alizai on 19th December told Pajhwok afghan news agency, that two police in their department captured in accusation of robbing a corolla vehicle, he added the captured police r...
0
0
2006-12-20T11:57:28
0
0
0
3,080
21
Suicide attack in Kandahar
2006-12-19
21
223
Atif Mohmandzai
2
7
3
One suicide attack took place against NATO troops in Kandahar province. The press and public relations department of the ministry of interior affairs told Bakhtar news agency that the suicide attack took place against NATO vehicles beside the road in Daman district. So far they haven’t issued a report on the loss...
1
0
2006-12-21T03:55:52
13
0
3
3,081
459
Report from the weekly session of Lowgar provincial council
2006-12-01
19
3
A. H. Stanikzai taken from be soye Farda weekly
3
7
2
In a series of interviews and reports designed to introduce the provincial councils of different provinces, this time we took the opportunity to report from the weekly session of Lowgar provincial council. The session began with a recitation of a few verses of the holy Qur’an. The council discussed the travel of the...
1
0
2006-12-20T15:15:06
13
0
1
3,109
89
Pakistan issues ID cards to Afghan refugees
2006-12-19
5
302
2
47
3
UNHCR issued ID cards to more than 974,000 Afghans living in Pakistan. After the former Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, more than 5 million Afghans fled to Pakistan; more than three million are still living in that country. Nadir Farhad, the UNHCR spokesman, said that the issuing of ID cards to Afghans living...
1
0
2006-12-20T15:20:46
13
0
4
3,082
69
Pashtuns, vanguards of death
2006-12-20
-
19
0
A. H. Stanikzai TAKEN FROM BA SOYE FARDA WEEKLY
0
7
0
The Taliban movement the more are recognized for their fundamentalism is also well-known for being organized from Pashtuns. From the very time when the movement was entitled “the Islamic movement of Taliban” till it established “the Islamic Emerate of Taliban” and up to now as they are fighting against the pres...
0
0
2006-12-20T12:24:17
0
0
0
3,083
89
Protect schools, teachers and instructors to get welfare
2006-12-20
-
19
0
A. H. STANIKZAI
0
7
0
Teacher and instructor in fact are the conceptual father of the society and in a place in the name of schools the children of the nation gain knowledge from them and they are in the service of the society. Otherwise, the society will be led to devastation and libertinism and the society will be faced with different s...
0
0
2006-12-20T12:26:07
0
0
0
3,084
12
Osama Bin-e Laden was killed in the north of India
2006-12-13
-
19
0
A. H. STANIKZAI TAKEN FROM ABADI WEEKLY
0
7
0
An elephant called “Osama Bin-e Laden” which had killed 27 people in the north of India was shot dead but some zoo authorities objected the decision and claimed that the authorities mistakenly killed a different elephant instead of Osama Bin-e Laden. The enormous elephant which was 3m high within the past two yea...
0
0
2006-12-20T12:28:39
0
0
0
3,085
311
President Hamid Karzai Meets Afghan Women MPs
2006-12-19
-
20
0
hamid safi
0
7
0
On December 17, President Hamid Karzai received a number of Afghan women MPs at the Gul Khana Palace. During the meeting, Shaima Khogiani, Shinkai Karokhil, Rahela Salim and Awa Alam Noorestani, on behalf of all women MPs, spoke and told the President regarding challenges facing Afghan women. They said, "Although, wo...
0
0
2006-12-20T12:29:13
0
0
0
3,086
311
Karzai inaugurates the Command and Control Centre of the National Police
2006-12-19
20
301
hamid safi
3
7
3
On December 16, President Karzai inaugurated the Command and Control Center of the National Police, which was funded and equipped by the US […]. Welcoming the participants, the head of operations of the ministry of interior called the inauguration of the center an important step in the development of the ministry...
1
0
2006-12-20T14:55:53
13
0
4
3,087
392
Taliban intend to re-control Afghanistan until 2010
2006-12-19
-
20
0
hamid safi
0
7
0
Taliban gradually with strengthening influence and its power in the western provinces, intend to recapture Afghanistan in the coming year 4 years. According to reports, Taliban with executing averagely 600 attacks each month on the American, NATO and ANA forces in Afghanistan, intended to rule the country. According ...
0
0
2006-12-20T12:31:26
0
0
0
3,088
48
Afghanistan defence minister received a French Medal
2006-12-19
-
20
0
hamid safi
0
7
0
National defence minister received the best French medal. Press office of spokesman in the national defence ministry announced, mean while Hamid Karzai presence, France defence minister who is visiting French forces stationed in Afghanistan, presented the best French medal to the national defence minister which has bee...
0
0
2006-12-20T12:32:25
0
0
0
3,089
142
Make the nation aware of the fate of captured criminals
2006-12-20
-
19
0
A. H. STANIKZAI
0
30
0
In the country, due to the three decades of foreign interferences and civil war for power the governmental administration was collapsed and the dominance of law was ended. The collapse of government and ending the dominance of law paved ground for terrorism and drug mafia. Thieves, murderers, highwaymen and other crimi...
0
0
2006-12-20T12:33:32
0
0
0
3,090
171
Discussion continues between Pakistan and Afghanistan
2006-12-19
-
20
0
hamid safi
0
7
0
Gen. Musharaf, Army president of Pakistan mean time criticizing implementations of the government led by Hamid Karzai on the scheme of struggling against terrorism and installing of security issues in both sides of the Pakistani border, absorbed attention of Hamid Karzai and detailed that Taliban must participate in th...
0
0
2006-12-20T12:33:34
0
0
0
3,091
392
7 NATO soldiers wounded in Khost and Kandahar
2006-12-20
20
223
hamid safi
2
7
3
NATO press office on Monday issued a statement announcing that 7 NATO soldiers had been wounded in the provinces of Khost and Kandahar. In the announcement they stated that three soldiers were wounded in a fight against armed Taliban rebels and another three were wounded in Zheray district of Kandahar due to a land...
1
0
2006-12-21T03:53:52
13
0
3
3,092
142
Two school buildings to be constructed in Lashkar Gah
2006-12-20
19
406
A, H. STANIKZAI
3
30
3
In Toor-Tank area of Lashkar Gah, the provincial capital of Helmand province, the foundation stone of two school buildings was laid. According to the information presented by Saif ul-Mulk Noori, the provincial director of education, the school buildings will be constructed […] from the budget of the ministry of educa...
1
0
2006-12-20T15:06:52
13
0
5
3,093
311
“The main highways will remain open for traffic this winter”
2006-12-20
20
508
hamid safi
2
7
3
On Monday, Sayyed Mohammad Hussein, deputy governor of Wardak province, told reporters that the main highways would be free of snow this year. According to his claims, the ministry of public works, in association with foreign organisations working in Wardak province, cleaned the snow from a 120km road which connects...
1
0
2006-12-20T15:11:44
13
0
5
3,094
142
The Maiwand road rehabilitation plan was presented
2006-12-20
-
19
0
A. H. STANIKZAI
0
30
0
The periodic session of the economical committee of the ministers’ council was held chaired by the second vice president Ahmad Zia Masood. In the beginning, the energy and mines affairs advisor of the president Dr. Abdul Rahman presented report about the metal-melting factory of Rahman Ba Ba in Kndahar. The advisor w...
0
0
2006-12-20T12:35:53
0
0
0
3,095
51
Afghanistan development is in danger
2006-12-20
-
20
0
hamid safi
0
7
0
New elected American defense minister ensured that America will not let fundamentals to take control of the Afghanistan. Mr. Robert who became the new defense minister of the America warned that the Afghanistan development is in danger. He said America and its counterparts in the shape of NATO treaty, promised to A...
0
0
2006-12-20T12:36:20
0
0
0
3,096
51
320 teachers receive training in Bamyan province
2006-12-20
20
406
hamid safi
3
7
3
A three-month long training course for 320 teachers was held in Yakawlang district of Bamyan province. The aim of the course was to train 320 unprofessional teachers out of the 2800 teachers. Naw Roze Raja, deputy of the education ministry, said, “190 teachers are women and the others are men. During the trainin...
1
0
2006-12-20T14:58:13
13
0
5
3,110
407
Ministry of Finance and European Commission sign €12 million agreement for the reconstruction of Khanabad irrigation system
2006-12-20
European Commission
5
301
1
47
15
The Ministry of Finance and European Commission have signed an agreement to provide € 12,2 million (AFA 800 million) for the reconstruction of the Khanabad irrigation system in Kunduz province. The project will supply irrigation water to 500 thousand beneficiaries in the Khanabad area in a more reliable and equitable...
1
0
2006-12-20T15:31:47
13
0
4
3,098
192
Running costs aren’t investigated
2006-12-16
22
112
Translated by Abdul Hassib
5
7
4
The earmarked budget of 2005 for the Afghan interior affairs ministry was eight billion and 408 million Afghani, and with 800 million used for running costs. At the same time, the governors of Nangarhar, Zabul, Uruzgan, Helmand, Kandahar, Paktia, Khost, Kunar, and Nuristan spent more than 1-15 million Afghani for ru...
1
0
2006-12-20T17:45:21
13
0
2
3,113
403
MRRD secures $4.99 million grant for NSP
2006-12-21
Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development
5
513
3
47
15
The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) has secured $4.99 million as a grant from Denmark for its National Solidarity Programme (NSP), benefiting tens of thousands of the rural poor. “This is part of the international community’s financial contributions to enable MRRD to further expand NSP to th...
1
0
2006-12-21T10:25:21
14
1
5
3,099
192
Changes to the press codes
2006-12-16
22
516
Translated by Abdul Hassib
5
7
8
Journalists in Balkh demonstrated and protested against the changes to the press codes in Afghanistan; they consider the recent changes to be a limitation of independent press freedom in Afghanistan. They demanded that the parliament doesn’t ratify the new code. Journalists have also gathered and protested about t...
1
0
2006-12-20T17:24:10
13
0
5
3,100
2
NATO’s activities in Afghanistan
2006-12-19
22
220
Translated by Abdul Hassib
5
7
8
According to the Bonn agreement and the international coalition forces, more than 37 countries want to eradicate the Taliban and government opponents, and maintain security, stability and peace in Afghanistan. However, it has been more than five years since the international coalition forces and the international commu...
1
0
2006-12-20T17:16:29
13
0
3
3,101
2
Who are the violators of human rights in Afghanistan ( Taliban, Osama, Gulbuddin, ISI or Afghan government)
2006-12-19
-
22
0
Translated by Abdul Hassib
0
7
0
Afghanistan has been burnt in domestic devastated wars and agonies for more than three decades. The previous security situations of Afghanistan didn’t reflect the wishes of Afghan people, previously Afghanistan was interfered and sabotaged by its neighbouring countries, as well as interference of foreign countr...
0
0
2006-12-20T13:07:42
0
0
0
3,102
2
International aid in Afghanistan five years on
2006-12-19
22
201
Translated by Abdul Hassib
4
7
4
For five years Afghanistan has received international aid for reconstruction, for maintaining security and stability, but few changes have been achieved in peoples’ lives and dire conditions. Afghan people still suffer insecurity and instability. The key factors which contribute to the continuation of insecurity a...
1
0
2006-12-20T17:06:25
13
0
3
3,114
392
Karzai is on the right side, Pakistani president is foolish or doesn’t know
2006-12-20
-
20
0
hamid safi
0
7
0
According to reports, an American’s newspaper described Gen. Musharaf, president of Pakistan, foolish or doesn’t know. According to the newspapers report, the intense fault of Pakistani president is the signing of peace contract with tribal elders and warlords of Waziristan, which doesn’t follow good results. T...
0
0
2006-12-21T11:25:05
0
0
0
3,103
52
23 suspected Taliban members arrested
2006-12-20
22
205
Translated by Abdul Hassib
2
7
3
23 suspected persons accused of connections with Taliban and government opponents were arrested by security officers of Kunduz province along with a videotape that shows Mullah Omar, the former leader, ammunition, arms and other explosive materials. A Pajwak correspondent quoted a Kunduz security source as saying, â...
1
0
2006-12-20T16:56:40
13
0
3
3,104
52
Pakistani suicide bomber arrested
2006-12-20
22
205
Translated by Abdul Hassib
3
7
3
A Pakistani suicide bomber, wearing an explosive vest, was arrested by security officials in Ghazni. A Pajwak correspondent quoted the Ghazni provincial police chief as saying, “the suicide bomber’s name is Aynullah and he is from Waziristan.” He added that, “the suicide bomber was arrested following a join...
1
0
2006-12-20T17:31:46
13
0
3
3,105
52
Earthquake-afflicted need aid in Takhar
2006-12-20
22
211
Translated by Abdul Hassib
3
7
3
The earthquake-afflicted residents of Takhar province suffer cold weather, a lack of food and housing in the region. More than 220 families have left the earthquake-afflicted region. More than six villages were destroyed in Rastaq district of Takhar province in an earthquake last summer. These residents claimed that...
1
0
2006-12-20T16:47:15
13
0
3
3,106
152
Pakistani strategy for Afghanistan revealed
2006-12-20
22
7
Translated by Abdul Hassib Editorial
3
7
8
The former Pakistani prime-minister, who is facing discrimination, has said that, “Pakistan still supports the Taliban and government opponents in Afghanistan.” His statement comes at a time in which <I>Nishen</I> newspaper, a Pakistani paper, published a report that the Taliban are growing stronger, carrying out ...
1
0
2006-12-20T16:42:04
13
0
1
3,107
152
Afghan refugees abroad
2006-12-20
22
302
Translated by Abdul Hassib
2
7
5
Afghan refugees are facing numerous difficulties and problems wherever they are. They have left their country to escape war and suffering, only to often find themselves facing problems and difficult situations in the neighbouring countries. Some of them have received help from international organisations for refugee...
1
0
2006-12-20T16:35:39
13
0
4
3,108
48
Afghan Hajjis brought to Hajj
2006-12-20
22
508
Translated by Abdul Hassib
3
7
3
The journey of Afghan Hajjis to Saudi Arabia was completed yesterday. The dignitaries for the ministry of Hajj and religious affairs said that, “all the Afghan Hajjis were transported to the Hajj by the ministry of Hajj and religious affairs with the help of the ministry of transportation.” […] Sayed Noorul...
1
0
2006-12-20T16:31:30
13
0
5
3,111
407
The European Commission officially handed over Sarobi-Jalalabad highway to the Ministry of Public Works after completion of works
2006-12-20
European Commission
5
0
-
0
47
0
The reconstruction of Eastern section of the Kabul-Jalalabad highway, from Sarobi to the regional capital of Nangarhar, is completed. The road is thoroughly asphalted and officially open to private and commercial traffic. An Afghan company maintains the road clear and safe under the supervision of the Ministry of Publi...
0
0
2006-12-20T15:35:33
0
0
0
3,112
407
The European Commission officially handed over Sarobi-Jalalabad highway to the Ministry of Public Works after completion of works
2006-12-20
European Commission
5
301
2
47
15
The reconstruction of Eastern section of the Kabul-Jalalabad highway, from Sarobi to the regional capital of Nangarhar, is completed. The road is thoroughly asphalted and officially open to private and commercial traffic. An Afghan company maintains the road clear and safe under the supervision of the Ministry of Publi...
1
0
2006-12-20T15:36:46
13
0
4
3,115
392
Afghan-Pakistani relations improving
2006-12-20
20
7
hamid safi
3
7
4
Pakistan and Afghanistan presented the suggestion of organizing a peace <I>jirga</I> to stop the Taliban rebels. According to reports, the relations between the two neighbouring countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, aligned with America in the fight against terrorism, are getting better following suggestions of holding ...
1
0
2006-12-22T00:30:56
14
0
1
3,116
392
365 US soldiers have died in Afghanistan
2006-12-20
20
221
hamid safi
3
7
3
The US Defence Ministry recently announced that 365 American forces have been killed in Afghanistan and the region since 2001 in military operations. According to reports, the US defence ministry announced on Monday night in a new report on US casualties, that at least 295 military forces had been killed in Afghanis...
1
0
2006-12-22T00:33:09
14
0
3
3,117
51
Two wounded in Shindand district of Herat
2006-12-20
20
223
hamid safi
3
7
3
Tow men were wounded in an armed attack in Shindand district yesterday afternoon. The deputy governor of Shindand told reporters that one of the injured men was the son of Colonel Daud. Colonel Daud, a representative of the national reconciliation commission, visited Kabul few days ago in order to solve hostilities...
1
0
2006-12-22T00:35:33
14
0
3
3,118
51
7 Taliban Arrested
2006-12-20
20
223
hamid safi
2
7
3
Zabul security authorities reported the arrest of 7 armed Taliban fighters, including a Taliban commander. Noor Mohammad Pakten, chief security commander of the province told reporters that they had heard that a Taliban group had entered in a village near Qalat district. He added that Afghan and NATO forces executed ...
1
0
2006-12-22T00:37:59
14
0
3
3,119
51
500 shops destroyed in Kabul city
2006-12-20
20
1
hamid safi
3
7
3
The project to destroy 500 shops in Pil Mahmood Khan, which was previously used for selling car spare parts and for car mechanics’ garages, was completed as according to the Kabul Master Plan, and the National Olympic Committee. This was announced by Sha Khan, president of the 16th zone. According to information...
1
0
2006-12-22T00:41:25
14
0
1
3,120
21
300,000 Afghanis aid for Laghman province
2006-12-20
20
206
hamid safi
2
7
3
300,000 Afghani was donated on behalf of the Martyrs, Refugees and Public Works ministries to the orphanage centre of Laghman province. Baryali Afaq, president of martyrs, refuges, and social affairs in Laghman province, said, “the aid comprises jackets, socks, shoes, winter clothes and some biscuits, all of which...
1
0
2006-12-22T00:44:13
14
0
3
3,121
21
“We completely reject the HRW report”
2006-12-20
21
1
Atif Mohmandzai
5
7
8
This statement was made by, according to a report by the <I>Afghanistan</I> correspondent, Mr. Karim Rahimi, presidential spokesman, who was talking to reporters in his weekly press briefing about the report in which prominent jihadi personalities and resistance figureheads were criticised. He commented that they ha...
1
0
2006-12-22T00:53:12
14
1
1
3,122
21
200 metre asphalt road for Parwan province
2006-12-20
20
301
hamid safi
3
7
3
A 200 metre road in Parwan province will be constructed by the US provincial reconstruction team at a cost of US$400,000. Sayyed Yunis, president of public affairs for Parwan province, told reporters that the work was just one of thirteen projects that will be implemented in the coming months, which include asphalting...
1
0
2006-12-22T00:46:11
14
0
4
3,123
21
Workshop held in Bamyan province for the development of rights
2006-12-20
21
6
Atif Mohmandzai
3
7
3
According to the report of the <I>Afghanistan</I> correspondent, a workshop held under title of the development of rights was held by the regional AIHRC office in Bamyan province. This workshop was attended by 25 members of Bamyan province, and a number of governmental administration workers also participated, especia...
1
0
2006-12-22T00:55:43
14
0
1
3,124
21
23 Taliban members captured
2006-12-20
21
223
Atif Mohmandzai
3
7
3
Security officials of Kunduz province captured 23 people accused of having links with the Taliban along with one video tape of Mullah Omar, weapons, ammunition and explosive materials. A security source from Kunduz province told Pajhwok afghan news agency that these men were captured in an operation that was carried ou...
1
0
2006-12-22T00:59:31
14
0
3
3,125
15
Rocket attack foiled
2006-12-21
20
223
hamid safi
3
7
3
According to reports, two rockets which were set to launch on Kabul city by anti-governmental forces were discovered and prevented from launching. Ali Sha Paktyawal, chief of criminal affairs, told reporters that the security authorities of Kabul discovered three rockets and stopped two of them from detonating. ...
1
0
2006-12-22T00:48:28
14
0
3
3,126
21
Taliban cache destroyed
2006-12-20
21
215
Atif Mohmandzai
3
7
3
ISAF forces have said that they destroyed one Taliban cache during an aerial bombing of Panjwayi district in Kandahar. An ISAF spokesman told Pajhwok Afghan news agency in Kandahar airport that they had received information about this Taliban arms cache. This source, he said, was involved in the transfer of food, wea...
1
0
2006-12-22T01:02:18
14
0
3
3,127
21
3 Nepalese robbers arrested
2006-12-21
20
205
hamid safi
3
7
3
General Ali Sha Paktyawal, head of the crime department, said that 3 Nepalese robbers and two Afghan collaborators had been arrested. They had borrowed lots of money from different companies and had bought construction materials without paying for them and that they intended to flee Afghanistan. According to his st...
1
0
2006-12-22T00:51:05
14
0
3
3,128
21
Fate of kidnapped engineers is not clear yet
2006-12-20
21
205
Atif Mohmandzai
4
7
3
The fate of five kidnapped engineers from the ministry of rural rehabilitation and development is not clear yet, and authorities say that they have started investigations into the matter. The five engineers of the ministry were travelling from Sharana (Paktya province) three days ago to Kabul but were kidnapped in G...
1
0
2006-12-22T01:05:36
14
0
3
3,129
21
Vital part of Japan in reconstruction of Afghanistan
2006-12-20
-
21
0
Atif Mohmandzai
0
7
0
Afghanistan is a country, mountainous along with rich mines, subway and under way, that unfortunately in reason of uselessness government and strategic absence and long period and correct plan this natural mines in shape of desired, exploit didn’t take place, and therefore, Afghanistan is one of the poor and insecur...
0
0
2006-12-21T11:39:28
0
0
0