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Danish emphasizes need for preservation of Afghan constitution
Sarwar Danish, Second Vice President, said Sunday that preservation of the Afghan Constitution and Elections are two main roadmaps of the government for achieving a durable peace in Afghanistan.
Danish, who was speaking at the introductory ceremony of the new Acting Attorney General Zabihullah Kaleem, stated these two roadmaps are crucial for preventing the system from disruption and collapse.
“Preserving the constitution is a principle for preserving values and preventing the disruption of the system in Afghanistan,” Danish said.
Danish, however, stressed the need for revising the Afghan Constitution.
“The amendment to the constitution should be based on legal mechanism,” he noted.
Danish said that in a state of peace or war, elections are a key element of the political system and that the government is ready to hold an early election for achieving peace in the country.
“In order to achieve peace, we are ready to hold elections under the supervision of the international community," VP underscored.
This comes as the Afghan National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib emphasized the need for a democratic way to transfer power.
He stated that the government is ready for holding early presidential elections and that “President Ghani will not run in the elections.”
“This government is elected by the people, the people have voted and if another government is formed via people’s vote then it is okay but the government has no right to give people’s decision to 40 people that they make a decision over the future of Afghanistan,” Mohib said.
“Today anyone wants to take part in the future government they have to prepare to run for elections,” he stated.
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DAB has collected over 7 billion Afghanis in worn-out banknotes over past year
Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) says it has collected over 7 billion Afghanis worth of worn-out banknotes over the past year from markets across the country.
DAB officials have urged citizens to exercise greater care in handling the Afghan currency during daily transactions. They emphasized that the protection of banknotes is essential for preserving the value and usability of the national currency.
The bank has committed to further enhancing this process by continuing to collect old banknotes and injecting new, high-quality Afghanis into circulation.
“Da Afghanistan Bank is dedicated to ensuring the convenience of citizens in all financial and banking matters. The collection of worn-out banknotes from the markets is an ongoing process, and over the past year, we have successfully gathered more than 7 billion Afghanis in worn-out currency,” said Hasibullah Noori, DAB spokesperson.
In some provinces, residents have reported facing difficulties in their daily transactions due to the prevalence of worn-out money, which has led to concerns over the circulation of damaged or unusable currency.
The Sarai Shahzada Money Exchange Dealers Association acknowledged the efforts of the central bank in collecting the majority of worn-out banknotes from the money market and replacing them with newly issued currency.
DAB officials reiterated that the process of collecting and replacing worn-out currency will continue, and urged the public to take greater care in protecting the physical integrity of Afghan banknotes
It is worth mentioning that the initiative is part of the bank’s ongoing efforts to maintain the integrity and stability of the Afghan currency.
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Iran says it spends over $10 billion annually on Afghan refugees
Iran's envoy to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said on Thursday that Tehran spends more than $10 billion annually to meet the needs of Afghan refugees, while it does not receive sufficient assistance from the international community.
"As a neighbor, Iran has borne a disproportionate share of the burden of the Afghan crisis, especially after the reckless withdrawal of the United States in 2020. More than six million Afghans have taken refuge in Iran, which has put a lot of pressure on our limited resources. Iran spends more than 10 billion dollars annually to meet their needs, but this time it has not received enough support from the international community," Iravani said at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan.
He said that refugee hosting countries like Iran and Pakistan need sustained aid, while efforts must focus on enabling refugees' return by strengthening Afghanistan's capacity to provide housing, jobs, and essential services.
“Enhancing these capacities is crucial for regional stability and the dignity of returning refugees. The international community must act to support these efforts,” Iravani said.
The diplomat said that a representative and inclusive government is essential for long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan.
“An inclusive government can address key challenges, prevent conflict resurgence, and curb refugee flows to neighboring countries. It also lays the foundation for stability, security, and the protection of human rights, including those of women and girls,” he said.
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Daesh threat still exists in Afghanistan: White House
US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Thursday that the threat of Daesh still exists in Afghanistan and that the group is targeting the Islamic Emirate.
Kirby said this in a press conference in reply to a question about Wednesday's attack on Acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani in Kabul, which was claimed by Daesh.
"I think that — look, we’re just getting information about this. I think it’s a little too soon for me to — to make a comment. The only thing I would say is that we recognize — and we said so at the time — that there was still an ISIS threat inside Afghanistan. And clearly, they have set their sights on the Taliban (IEA)," Kirby said.
He said that the US maintains and has improved, since withdrawal from Afghanistan, the ability to conduct over-the-horizon counterterrorism operations anywhere in the world "and we’ve proven our ability to do that, including in places like Afghanistan since we left."
According to him, the US State Department has so far issued 76,000 Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan partners and their families.
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