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IEA urges Pakistan’s new government to improve relations with Kabul
After Shehbaz Sharif was elected to head Pakistan’s new government, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on Monday called on Islamabad to improve relations with Kabul.
IEA’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, expressed hope that with the formation of a new government in Pakistan, the country’s mistreatment of Afghan immigrants will end and political, economic and commercial relations between the two countries will expand.
“The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan stands by Pakistan as a brother country. It is expected from Pakistan that the new government will take good steps in improving the relations between the two countries, especially in the field of trade, immigrants and some other issues that Afghans were already facing. It should adopt a good policy in this regard. It is what we expect and we also hope that the future government will maintain its relations with Afghanistan very responsibly,” Mujahid said.
It is the second time that Shehbaz Sharif has been elected prime minister of Pakistan.
Sharif, 72, won a parliamentary vote for premier, resuming the role he had held until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of last month’s elections. Pakistan has had a caretaker government since.
He was named by his party and coalition allies to head Pakistan, despite his elder brother Nawaz Sharif winning a seat in the assembly and being the favorite to be sworn in again.
Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have had many ups and downs, and recently, the caretaker government of Pakistan deported hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees, pushing relations between Kabul and Islamabad to a new low.
“With the change of prime ministers and parliaments in Pakistan, no change will occur in Pakistan’s foreign policy, because Pakistan’s foreign policy is provided by the Pakistan Army… Pakistan’s foreign policy towards Afghanistan has always involved violence,” said Khalil Ahmed Nadem, a political expert.
Meanwhile, Pakistani media have reported that talks between the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamabad will resume with the help of the Islamic Emirate.
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Afghanistan signs 30-year deal for marble mining in Daikundi
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan has signed a 30-year agreement with a private company to extract marble in Daikundi province.
Under the contract, the company will invest AFN 283 million in exploring and mining marble at the “Mesh-Uliya” site, spanning 16.74 square kilometers in central Daikundi.
Hedayatullah Badri, Minister of Mines and Petroleum, stated that the marble will be processed domestically before being exported abroad. He added that the Mesh-Uliya project is expected to create around 200 jobs, and the company is committed to supporting local communities through social initiatives.
Economic experts highlight that such investments, especially those focusing on domestic processing, are crucial for job creation, boosting exports, and strengthening the national economy. Analysts further note that the project will improve local infrastructure, expand social services, and enhance the economic and social well-being of Daikundi residents.
Since the return of the Islamic Emirate to power, efforts to develop Afghanistan’s mining sector have intensified, with multiple contracts signed in areas including cement, copper, iron, and lapis lazuli, involving both domestic and international companies.
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Passenger bus veers off Salang Highway, leaving 5 dead, dozens injured
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Major fire in Mandawi Kabul market contained, extensive losses prevented
Local shopkeepers said the fire broke out around 4 a.m.
The Ministry of Interior reported that personnel from the General Directorate of Firefighting and Emergency Response successfully prevented the further spread of a fire at Mandawi market on Kabul early Sunday morning.
Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesperson for the ministry, said that the fire destroyed 10 storage facilities and 8 shops. He added that initial losses are estimated at around $700,000, but timely action by firefighting personnel saved property worth approximately $2.2 million.
Qani explained that the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit. He praised the rapid and effective containment operations, which prevented more extensive damage.
Local shopkeepers said the fire broke out around 4 a.m.
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