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Female government employees not fired, still getting salaries
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, political deputy prime minister, told a visiting delegation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday that female government employees have not been dismissed, but still receive their salaries while at home.
According to a statement released by Arg, Abdul Kabir emphasized the need for continued humanitarian aid to Afghans and said that he expects OIC to play a positive role in the expansion of Afghanistan’s relations with other countries.
He pointed out that the Islamic Emirate has eliminated Daesh in Afghanistan in less than three years and does not allow anyone to use Afghanistan’s soil against other countries.
Abdul Kabir said that a fully Islamic and independent government is ruling Afghanistan, and wants good relations with all countries, especially Islamic countries. He also said the government wants to increase cooperation, engagement and stability in the region.
He added that Afghanistan has religious, cultural, historical and political commonalities with Islamic countries and it is expected that cooperation in various fields will continue in order to strengthen these commonalities.
Abdul Kabir invited investors of the Islamic world to invest in Afghanistan, to take advantage of the existing opportunities, stating there has been a lot of progress in Afghanistan in less than three years.
He pointed out that according to the decree of the supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate, *Baad practice, depriving women of their inheritance and forced marriages are prohibited. He said this decree is enforced.
Referring to the Gaza crisis, Abdul Kabir said that Islamic countries should continue to support the oppressed Palestinians and not allow this scenario to be repeated in other parts of the Islamic world.
Tariq Ali Bakheet OIC’s Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian, Cultural, Family and Social Affairs and special envoy for Afghanistan assured the IEA that the Islamic world and the OIC are committed to helping and cooperating with Afghanistan, adding a fund has been set up in this regard, according to the Arg’s statement.
He emphasized that the OIC does not have a secret agenda for Afghanistan, but seeks to pave the ground for helping Afghans and for Afghanistan’s engagement with the world.
The envoy appreciated the efforts of the Islamic Emirate in the fight against Daesh, adding that the efforts of the Islamic Emirate in launching infrastructure projects and strengthening Afghanistan’s economy are remarkable.
He emphasized that Afghanistan’s neighboring countries, which have concerns in some areas, should talk closely with the Islamic Emirate to solve them.
*Baad: a method of settlement and compensation whereby a female from a criminal’s family is given to the victim’s family as a servant or a bride.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Saturday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake’s epicenter was reported in Jurm district of Badakhshan province, with a depth of 208.3 kilometers.
So far, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage following the tremor.
Shahabuddin Delawar, Head of the Commission for Contact with Afghan Personalities, says Afghanistan has achieved security, unified governance, brotherhood, and progress for the first time in 47 years under the administration of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA).
Speaking at a meeting in Kabul on Saturday, Delawar said Afghanistan had lacked a unified system over the past four decades, but added that with the return of the Islamic Emirate, the issue has now been resolved.
Referring to Ashura commemorations held on Friday, he said the occasion was observed peacefully across the country under full security.
Delawar also urged exiled Afghan politicians to return, saying the commission was established to serve Afghans and address the concerns of returning figures. He added that any legal disputes involving returnees would be handled exclusively through the commission.
He further said the Islamic Emirate has expanded treatment centers and intensified anti-narcotics efforts since regaining power, claiming this has led to a significant decline in drug addiction.
Addressing the issue of international legitimacy, Delawar said he understood why the United States has not recognized the Islamic Emirate, arguing that Washington suffered a defeat in Afghanistan that it cannot easily overlook.
“They have suffered a major defeat that they cannot forget; if they recognize us, they will face questions from their own people,” Delawar said.
The European Union says it is implementing hundreds of millions of euros in projects to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Afghanistan and help expand economic opportunities across the country.
Speaking to Ariana News, EU Chargé d’Affaires in Kabul, Veronika Boskovic Pohar, said the programs are aimed at creating jobs for skilled workers, women, youth, and returnees, while also strengthening the private sector. She added that alongside international support, Afghan authorities also have a role in facilitating economic growth.
According to Pohar, the EU is currently implementing projects worth €156 million focused on livelihoods, durable solutions, job creation, and women’s economic empowerment. She said an additional €40 million program specifically designed to support returnees will be launched in the near future.
She noted that the EU is gradually shifting its focus from emergency humanitarian aid toward long-term sustainable solutions, particularly for internally displaced people and returnees in Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, the United Nations, marking World Day of Small and Medium Enterprises, said SMEs account for more than 90 percent of businesses worldwide and play a critical role in employment and economic growth.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stressed that stronger investment, innovation, and sustainable industrial development are essential to help businesses withstand economic challenges and build resilient economies.
Afghan private sector representatives and economic analysts say greater support for SMEs could help the country address economic challenges faster, increase employment, and promote sustainable long-term development.
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