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The scourge of corruption

By Fazaila Shad-Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. —– Machiavelli This Machiavelli’s dictum has been validated by history and current events. it is remarkable to note that due to the international interference and manipulation, the very same people we label as corrupt, come back to govern us after a …

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War in Afghanistan is benefiting outsiders at the miseries of Afghans

Noor Rahman Liwal’s Open Letter & Recommendations To The International Muslim Scholars Conference On Peace And Stability In Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia Anyone who takes a step towards peace in Afghanistan, is very valuable to us and we truly appreciate it. Be it just a word about peace, a bare foot …

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Turkey’s Elections: The beginning of a new, historical era

By Harun Yahya-Turkey has lived an election day that was called historical by many on June 24. Close to 60 million people went to the voting booths to choose their new President and the Parliament. According to international observers and ruling and opposition parties, it was a fair and orderly …

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The Story of a Chinese Committed to Human Development

By Liu Jinsong, Chinese Ambassador to Kabul-On 4 July, H.E. Mr. Shahzad Aryobee, Minister of Communication and Information Technology, and I hosted a reception for H.E. Mr. Zhao Houlin, Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). I used to host many receptions in the Embassy, but this is the …

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I will negotiate with the Taliban anywhere

By Ashraf Ghani-About half of Afghanistan’s population — around 33 million — is young enough to have never seen a day of peace. The milestones of their young lives have been marked by loss and violence. For 38 years now, peace in my country has remained a dream, a prayer …

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Blessing is in peace

By Mohammad Ehsan Panjshiri-Peace is a sacred, pretty and valuable in the life of human being and is considered very important, because people can have co-existence, calm and joyful life in the light of peace and away from the inauspicious incidents of war. The results of the past four-decade war …

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Confronting Afghanistan’s environmental challenges

By Ambassador Dr. Zia Nezam,-This essay presents in brief the major environmental challenges that threaten the lives and quality of life of the Afghan people, whether rich or poor, powerful or humble.  Several international organizations have meticulously studied and reported on the breadth and seriousness of environmental degradation Afghans face …

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Imperatives to Improve Afghanistan, India Business linkages: A policy perspective

By Mr. Shokrullah Amiri: SHOKRULLAH AMIRI, HEAD OF PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AT PRESIDENT OF AFGHANISTAN’S OFFICE WRITES ON THE IMPERATIVES TO IMPROVE AFGHANISTAN-INDIA BUSINESS LINKAGES The objective here is to emphasize the imperatives to strengthen Afghanistan-India business linkages by relying on the friendly bilateral relationship, which is yet to prosper in …

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Regional spy agencies striving to replace Taliban with Daesh: Senators

AT-KABUL: Members of senate claim that the regional intelligence agencies are trying to replace Taliban with Daesh terrorist network in the country, an allegation came after the Taliban called end of their three-day ceasefire with the government. The senators called this an “alarm” for the government, asking for serious attention. …

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Solutions remain elusive in conflict-weary Afghanistan

By IHSANULLAH OMARKHAIL-Invaded many times throughout its history, Afghanistan has been a major battleground for successive empires. The Russians and the British used it as a buffer zone in a 19th-century geopolitical contest popularly described as the “Great Game.” On a map, Afghanistan appears inhospitable, but each encroaching empire used …

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