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Governor Voices Concern over ‘Rapid Daesh Advance’ in Zabul
The governor of Zabul province has expressed concern over what he described as “the rapid advance of the Daesh” in Zabul; Warning Afghanistan will face serious threats it the government fails to prevent their activities.
“This is a dangerous issue, we contact with the central government and called for help and shared our concern with the government,” said Besmellah Afghan, Zabul governor.
A large number of Pakistani and Afghan Taliban separated from their group and joined the Daesh group in the past two years.
Zabul provincial council and security institutions also claimed that Daesh rebels have military training centers in this province.
“Daesh has presence in four districts of Zabul and created training centers, which it can be a serious threat to Afghanistan even the Asia,” said Ata Jan Haq Bayan, member of Zabul provincial council.
Muhammad Ali Hakemi, another member of Zabul provincial council said, “The Daesh group is activating in Kohestanat and Sayad districts of Zabul province and foreign insurgents are also among them.”
The Islamic State (IS) or Daesh group has nearly 10 official schools in Nangarhar province and train their fighters.
Ministry of Interior considers one of the key targets of Afghan security forces in winter offensive is eliminating the Daesh havens in many parts of the country.
According to a number of parliament members, Daesh rebels who are in competitive war with Taliban in Afghanistan are trying to replace themselves under the name of refugees in most parts of the country.
Reported by Fawad Naseri
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China and Pakistan call for inclusive ‘political framework’ and ‘moderate policies’ in Afghanistan
According to the statement, Wang and Dar called for concerted efforts from the international community to help Afghanistan address challenges in areas such as the humanitarian situation and economic development.
“The two sides agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on the Afghanistan issue,” the statement read.
“They called for concerted efforts of the international community to help Afghanistan properly address challenges in such areas as the humanitarian situation and economic development, and encourage Afghanistan to build an inclusive political framework, adopt moderate policies, pursue good-neighborliness, and firmly combat terrorism, including not allowing its territory to be used for terrorist acts.
“Both sides agreed to play a positive and constructive role in helping Afghanistan achieve stable development and integrate into the international community,” the statement read.
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Talks underway to ditch the US dollar in Afghan-Iran transactions
Negotiations are ongoing between Afghanistan and Iran to sideline the US dollar in bilateral transactions, the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said this week.
According to media reports, Mohsen Karimi, the head of the CBI, said talks are ongoing between the two countries for the implementation of “offshore rial” in Afghanistan.
Karimi said the “offshore rial” is used with the aim of supporting the economic activity and exporters of the private sector of the country.
Recently, CBI Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin announced that Tehran plans to use the “offshore rial” for trade with Russia, Afghanistan and Iraq. He also said at the time that the idea of ditching the US dollar has produced positive results.
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Turkey to send 670 tons of aid to flood victims in Afghanistan
Turkish ambassador to Kabul Cenk Ünal met with the acting Minister of Economy Din Mohammad Hanif on Thursday and announced that 20 tons of emergency aid will arrive by air in Afghanistan on Friday.
The Ministry of Economy said in a statement that Ünal assured the Islamic Emirate that Turkey will also send 650 tons of humanitarian aid including tents, food, medicines, clothes and other items to the victims of recent floods in northern Afghanistan.
He said this aid will be sent by rail and arrive via through Turghandi Port in Herat province.
Hanif welcomed the assistance and said Turkey has been a good “friend and partner” to Afghanistan throughout history.
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