Girls’ schools should be reopened for independence in real sense: Karzai

Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai in a message Saturday on the occasion of the 104th anniversary of the country’s independence from Britain, called on the Islamic Emirate to reopen schools and universities for girls so that the country can gain independence in its real sense.

Karzai emphasized that peace and stability throughout the country, development and salvation from dependence on others is not possible without acquiring knowledge.

“I wish all the people of our country to spare no effort in the education of their children, including both boys and girls. On this historic day, I once again ask the Islamic government (IEA) to open the gates of schools and universities to girls as soon as possible and to provide education for everyone throughout the country, so that by salvaging from dependence on others, we will gain independence in its real sense and own a self-reliant country,” Karzai said.

The former president also added that it will be possible to get out of the existing problems and establish peace and stability in the country by maintaining and strengthening the national unity and harmony and starting intra-Afghan talks immediately.