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Both contenders present another scheme for disagreements
The two presidential candidates met each other Tuesday and presented another scheme for the remained disagreements.
According to the two electoral teams, both candidates worked on disagreements of the first scheme in today’s meeting that the biggest difference between the two candidates is the distribution of power in the form of 50+50.
Abdullah’s electoral team said that the rival team is seeking monopolize power by the president Karzai.
In the meantime, Ashraf Ghani’s electoral team said that the alternative scheme is created to surmount the disagreements.
While the candidates continue to fight, the country has remained in a state of uncertainty: millions of dollars in financial assistance remain in limbo as donors await the inauguration of a new president. Insurgents have take advantage of Kabul’s distracted state, launching some of the large offensives around the country to test the mettle of the fledgling security force.
Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate, in a message on the occasion on Eid al-Adha, congratulated the people of Afghanistan and Muslims around the world and emphasized the protection of the Islamic system, implementation of Sharia law, and support for returning migrants.
He urged Afghans to value the country’s security, stability, prosperity, and Islamic system, calling on the public to unite in strengthening and preserving it.
The Islamic Emirate leader said that under the Islamic system, the Sharia rights of citizens are protected and oppression and injustice are being prevented. He also described the activities of Sharia courts and the enforcement of the promotion of virtue and prevention of vice as part of broader efforts to reform society.
In the message, religious scholars, officials responsible for the promotion of virtue and prevention of vice, and religious outreach institutions were encouraged to expand public religious awareness, particularly on issues related to prayer and Islamic beliefs.
Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada also said the Islamic Emirate remains committed to supporting orphans, widows, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families, while calling on wealthy Afghans to increase assistance to those in need.
He stressed that the Islamic Emirate seeks political and economic relations with the international community, especially Islamic countries, within the framework of Sharia principles.
The leader of the Islamic Emirate further instructed government officials to prioritize public service, citizens’ welfare, and the swift handling of people’s concerns, while warning against injustice and abuse of power.
He also directed security institutions to ensure public safety and peace during the Eid holidays and called on relevant authorities to provide greater support and facilities for returning migrants, particularly in settlement, land distribution, and resettlement efforts.
China’s Ministry of Commerce has imposed restrictions on the export of certain chemicals to several countries, including Afghanistan, in an effort to prevent the production of narcotics.
The ministry said China has placed under control the export of a number of chemicals that can be used in the manufacture of narcotic drugs to six countries, including Afghanistan.
According to the ministry, the decision was made in coordination with various government bodies, including security forces, customs authorities, and drug regulatory agencies.
The move is aimed at “improving oversight of the export of chemicals that can be used in the production of narcotics,” the ministry stated.
Khan Jan Alokozay, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Investment, said: “Some of these materials are used in our factories, and discussions should be held with the Chinese side to ensure their supply remains secure and is not blocked for us.”
Meanwhile, the Union of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Afghanistan said that medicines contain chemical substances, but the more responsibly these chemicals are imported, the more beneficial they will be for the country and its citizens. The union described China’s decision as reasonable and stressed that traders should also act responsibly in this regard.
Ahmad Saeed Shams, head of the Union of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, said: “The export of these chemical substances should be controlled, and we also support this decision.”
According to the report, the list of substances subject to these restrictions for Afghanistan, Laos, and Myanmar includes 41 chemical items.
These substances include compounds such as ammonium chloride, barium sulfate, and palladium chloride. In contrast, a separate list containing 16 types of chemical substances has been designated for the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
China’s Ministry of Commerce added that once the decision takes effect, exporters of these substances to the mentioned countries will be required to obtain special permits.
However, the restrictions do not apply to other countries and regions.
The National Procurement Commission, chaired by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, approved 15 projects worth around 4.2 billion AFN on Saturday, while amendments were made to seven other projects.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the approved and amended projects include the completion of geotechnical studies for the Zardalu Dam in Ghazni province; construction of a 14-kilometre road at Hairatan Port in Balkh; construction of the Kabul–Logar road from the end of Lot One to Sang-e-Nawishta; construction of public hospitals in Lolash District of Faryab, Andar District of Ghazni, Kajran District of Daykundi, Bala Murghab District of Badghis, Kahmard District of Bamyan, and Musa Khel District of Khost, as well as the completion of remaining electricity transmission and distribution projects in various provinces.
The approved projects are financed by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, the statement added.
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