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Governance & Politics

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Oct 31, 2018 - 13:11
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Mohaqiq’s remarks don’t reflect govt policy: Abdullah

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فياض عمرى
On
Nov 27, 2017 - 14:34
KABUL (Pajhwok): In reaction to Mohammad Mohaqiq’s recent remarks, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Abdullah Abdullah on Monday said the government did not want Afghans to fight in foreign countries. According to reports , 2 nd Deputy CEO Mohaqiq...
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Baku, Kabul set to sign 5 cooperation pacts

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S. Mudassir Ali Shah
On
Nov 27, 2017 - 13:22
KABUL (Pajhwok): Baku and Kabul will ink five documents of cooperation in different fields, the Afghan ambassador to Azerbaijan said on Monday. Mohammad Taqi Khalili said President Ashraf Ghani would arrive soon in Azerbaijan to take part in the 7...
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Agreement signed on distributing ID cards to eligible voters

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Javed Hamim Kakar
On
Nov 27, 2017 - 12:01
کابل (پژواک، ٥ ليندۍ ٩٦): د ټاکنو خپلواک کمېسیون او د نفوسو د احوال د ثبت مرکزي ادارې تر منځ د همکارۍ هوکړه لیک لاسلیک شو.
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Saudi-led alliance vows to wipe out terrorism

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Javed Hamim Kakar
On
Nov 27, 2017 - 10:51
KABUL (Pajhwok): As Saudi Arabia hosted officials from 40 Muslim countries for the maiden meeting of a counterterrorism alliance, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the gathering was a clear signal to eradicate extremism. In his keynote speech on...
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Turkmen MPs OK agreement on transport corridor

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S. Mudassir Ali Shah
On
Nov 27, 2017 - 08:41
KABUL (Pajhwok): Turkmenistan’s parliament has ratified an agreement on transit and transport cooperation (Lapis Lazuli) among regional countries, a media report says. The accord had been inked on the margins of the 7th Regional Economic Cooperation...
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Only political solution possible in Afghanistan: Zaeef

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Azizullah Hamdard
On
Nov 26, 2017 - 19:18
​ KABUL (Pajhwok): A former Taliban official has criticized the current Afghan peace process, saying peace would not be achieved until the policy was changed from military to political.
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Laghman land usurpers being identified, prosecuted

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Yousuf Zarifi
On
Nov 26, 2017 - 18:57
MEHTARLAM (Pajhwok): The Military Council in eastern Laghman province has ordered identification and detection of all land grabbers in the province to face legal action, a statement said on Sunday. A joint statement issued by the provincial military...
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Mohaqiq remarks against national interest: Senate

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Khawaja Basir fitri
On
Nov 26, 2017 - 17:33
KABUL (Pajhwok): A number of Meshrano Jirga or upper house members on Sunday came hard on second deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq for supporting Afghans fighting in Syria. According to reports , Mohaqiq during his visit to...
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Senate rejects Wolesi Jirga decision on telecom tax

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Khawaja Basir fitri
On
Nov 26, 2017 - 17:23
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Meshrano Jirga or Senate on Sunday rejected a Wolesi Jirga ’s decision on the 10 percent telecom tax and set a six-month deadline for the government to activate a transparent system. On October 11, the Wolesi Jirga or lower...
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Fresh India granted wheat reaches Chabahar

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Pajhwok Report
On
Nov 26, 2017 - 16:33
KABUL (Pajhwok) The third ship carrying complimentary wheat from India to Afghanistan docked at Chabahar port in Iran on Saturday, a media report said Sunday. Behrouz Aqaee, Director General of Ports and Maritime Organization in Iran's Sistan and...
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US asks Pakistan to re-arrest JuD Chief Hafiz Saeed

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Javed Hamim Kakar
On
Nov 26, 2017 - 14:02
KABUK (Pajhwok): The United States (US) has termed the release of Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) leader Hafiz Saeed a “step in the wrong direction” and said a refusal to re-arrest him would damage bilateral ties and Pakistan 's reputation around the world , a...
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Mohaqiq all praises for Iranian general, Afghans sent to Syrian war

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Javed Hamim Kakar
On
Nov 26, 2017 - 11:59
KABUL (Pajhwok): Deputy Chief Executive Officer Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq visited Tehran where he praised the fighters, including Afghans for their victories in Syria’s war . Mohaqiq thanked the fighters, including Afghans, for their victories in the...
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Those harassing people to be dealt with sternly: Ghani

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Pajhwok
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Nov 25, 2017 - 20:43
KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani has said individuals and groups involved in harassing and intimidating people would be dealt with sternly.
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Preventing violence against women a shared duty: Ghani

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Ahmad Shah Erfanyar
On
Nov 25, 2017 - 20:25
KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday said preventing violence against women was a shared responsibility of the government, ulema and civil society activists, urging all to discharge their Islamic and moral duty in this regard. Ghani...
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Hakimi, UK envoy discuss wide range of issues

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Pajhwok
On
Nov 25, 2017 - 20:24
KABUL (Pajhwok): Finance Minister Eklil Hakimi and United Kingdom (UK) Ambassador Nicholas Kay have discussed a wide range of issues, a statement said on Saturday. Both the sides discussed adaptive mechanism of the Senior Official Meeting (SOM),...
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Elections to be held on schedule, promises Danish

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On
Nov 25, 2017 - 17:35
KABUL (Pajhwok): Second Vice President Sarwar Danish on Saturday underlined the imperative of national unity, promising that the Wolesi Jirga election would be held on schedule. Danish issued the call for unity while addressing the lower house of...
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A dozen cabinet picks introduced to Wolesi Jirga for trust vote

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Nov 25, 2017 - 13:27
KABUL (Pajhwok): The government on Saturday introduced to the Wolesi Jirga a dozen nominees for cabinet portfolios for a vote of confidence to replace acting ministers. Second Vice-President Mohammad Sarwar Danish introduced the ministers-designate...
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11 Cabinet picks to seek trust vote from Wolesi Jirga

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Khwaja Basir Fitri
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Nov 24, 2017 - 15:42
KABUL (Pajhwok): The government is all set to introduce President Ashraf Ghani’s nearly a dozen nominees for Cabinet portfolios to the Wolesi Jirga for a vote of confidence to replace as many acting ministers The ministers-designate include Tariq...
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Peaceful Afghanistan in our interest: Rouhani tells Ghani

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On
Nov 24, 2017 - 15:19
KABUL (Pajhwok): Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has said Iran desires peace and stability in Afghanistan because it is in the interest of his own country and people. In a Thursday telephonic conversation with his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani,...
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