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Acting Interior Minister Haqqani shows face for first time

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Sirajuddin Haqqani, the acting interior minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and a longtime leader of the so-called Haqqani network with a US bounty on his head, has appeared in front of the media for the first time.

Haqqani, nicknamed Khalifa, made the rare public appearance during a ceremony that saw the graduation of hundreds of police officers in Kabul on Saturday.

“Since we had not appeared in front of the media, we have now openly appeared in front of the media in order to build trust. Allah Almighty bestowed on us this honor and happiness,” Haqqani said.

In his speech, Haqqani gave serious orders to the security forces over the ongoing house search operation, telling them not to harass people and reach out to the local religious scholars if they encounter any problems during the operation.

“Please be patient and do not harass people during house to house searches and seek help from local clerics in case of any problems,” Haqqani said.

He also said that the IEA was committed to the Doha agreement signed with the United States in 2020 that paved the way to a pullout of US-led international troops that culminated in late August.

Haqqani told the graduating police cadets that the world faces no threat from Afghanistan; and countries that used to spend large sums of money on war in the past can now spend it on the development of Afghanistan.

“We also assure the world that no country will be threatened from Afghanistan’s soil. We protect the lives and property of the people, and it is our responsibility,” Haqqani added.

Haqqani had never allowed himself to be filmed, and an FBI notice of a $10 million bounty on his head for alleged activities featured only a blurry image of a bearded man mostly shrouded by a blanket.

The ceremony was also addressed by Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Salam Hanafi who said IEA was planning to have 350,000 security personnel to ensure security and defend Islamic values and Afghanistan’s territorial integrity.

“The leaders of the Islamic Emirate are committed to building a national and professional police, national and professional army and national and professional security force; we wholeheartedly support all our national facilities,” said Hanafi.

A total of 470 cadets including women graduated from Kabul Police Academy on Saturday.

The force has been trained at the center for four years in the criminal, logistical and border fields, and will be deployed in government departments according to their profession.

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Muttaqi and Qatar’s minister of state for foreign affairs discuss Afghanistan

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Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi on Tuesday met with Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discussed the latest political and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

According to Qatari media reports, Muttaqi and Al Khulaifi also discussed regional and international efforts aimed at supporting stability and advancing human and economic development in the country.

During the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of continued joint coordination to strengthen peace efforts and assist the Afghan people in achieving their aspirations for security and sustainable development.

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Russia’s exports via Trans-Afghan Railway Line to average between 8 and 15 million tons annually

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Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov says the volume of goods from Russia that will be transported via the planned Trans Afghan Railway Line will total between eight and 15 million tons annually.

Speaking at an expo in Uzbekistan, Manturov stated that goods will include chemical fertilizers, oil and gas, ferrous metals and coal.

“Russia and Uzbekistan signed an agreement in April this year to exchange information for the development of feasibility studies. It is expected that calculations for the projected transport volume, as well as assessments of the economic benefits of future routes, will be completed next year.

“The bulk of the cargo will likely include chemical fertilizers, petroleum products, ferrous metals, hard coal, and similar goods,” said Manturov.

He added that transportation authorities from both Russia and Uzbekistan are working on the railway project.

Currently feasibility studies are being conducted for western routes through Mazar-e-Sharif, Herat, Delaram, and Kandahar, and eastern routes through Termez, Naibabad, Logar, and Khairlachi.

The planned railway line, once completed, will connect the European Union, Russia, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Southeast Asian countries.

Abdul Hadi Farhang, an economic expert, said: “The Trans Afghan project will not only help reduce the cost of goods in Afghanistan but also play a key role in trade and the country’s economic growth.”

Meanwhile, Russian investors have expressed interest in establishing a $500 million oil refinery in Balkh province.

The goal of this initiative is to create jobs, expand economic opportunities for the Afghan people, and strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

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Broadcasting of ‘Rah-e-Farda’ TV in Afghanistan suspended

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The Ministry of Information and Culture has announced the ministry’s Media Complaints and Violations Investigation Commission has suspended the operations of Afghanistan’s “Rah-e-Farda” broadcasting TV.

According to a statement issued by the ministry on Tuesday, the decision follows repeated complaints from journalists and employees of Rah-e-Farda, claiming that their salaries and benefits have not been paid by the station’s management for several years.

The ministry added that the Media Complaints and Violations Commission summoned the station’s officials multiple times to resolve the issue and provided recommendations for paying staff salaries and benefits.

However, no action has been taken by the management.

The ministry stressed that, as a result, the commission has decided to refer the matter to the court for final resolution and, in accordance with media laws and regulations, has suspended Rah-e-Farda TV’s operations until a court ruling is issued.

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