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IEA marks 105th anniversary of independence against Britain
The IEA also noted that Afghans, still “have the spirit” of their forefathers in terms of ending occupation and that they had again – in 2021 – “saved Afghanistan from another occupation.”
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on Sunday marked the 105th anniversary of independence against the British and said the mujahid successfully drove the colonialists out of the country.
According to a statement, the IEA said: “The tireless jihadi struggle of our mujahid ancestors against British colonialism not only caused the defeat of the invaders in Afghanistan; Rather, it saved the colonized countries from the grip of occupation to the region and the whole world.”
The IEA also noted that Afghans, still “have the spirit” of their forefathers in terms of ending occupation and that they had again – in 2021 – “saved Afghanistan from another occupation.”
This was in reference to the US and NATO withdrawal of troops three years ago – an anniversary that was marked just four days ago.
“Afghans are blessed with strong faith, courage and new jihad to defeat the western occupation under the leadership of the United States, like the British and Soviet occupations, with the help of Allah Almighty, and that the zealous and mujahid Afghans, like a century ago, will once again restore the flag.”
Meanwhile, Mawlavi Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, Acting Minister of National Defense, said Sunday at an event to mark the anniversary of independence against Britain that Afghanistan’s independence is the “precious heritage of our ancestors, and considered our national duty to preserve.”
He stated that today, Afghanistan is wholly independent.
Qari Fasihuddin Fitrat, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s chief of army staff said at the ceremony that the country is free in the true sense of the word.
He said: “Before the IEA, there were governments that celebrated this day, despite being an occupied government that took orders from others.”
“Today, our country is completely independent and no one’s order is accepted.”
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the economic deputy prime minister, said at the event that the defeat of the British showed the sense of freedom runs in the veins of Afghans.
He said Independence Day was an historic and unforgettable day in the country’s history.
Baradar added that currently the people of Afghanistan live in a safe environment and have control over their land.
“Celebrating this day teaches us that our ancestors fought the colonialists with their bare hands and defeated the British, won the country’s independence; Now it is the religious and national duty of all Afghans to protect this freedom,” he said.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says it is reviewing reports that the Trump administration plans to deport Afghans through Pakistan, adding that it is consulting relevant stakeholders to find a mutually acceptable way forward.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks at a press conference on Friday, saying Islamabad remained committed to close coordination with its allies and partners.
“We will continue to act in accordance with our international obligations and established protocols,” Khan said.
He added that the matter was under consideration and that all relevant aspects were being carefully examined in consultation with concerned stakeholders.
Pakistan-based Bank Alfalah has completed its exit from Afghanistan after 20 years of operations, transferring its local banking business to Ghaznfar Bank, the lender said in a notice to shareholders on Friday.
The bank said the transaction was completed on November 5 after the signing of final agreements, approval from the State Bank of Pakistan and Da Afghanistan Bank, and fulfilment of other required conditions.
The deal allows Bank Alfalah to sell and transfer its operations in Afghanistan to Ghaznfar Bank, following approval from the regulatory authorities in both countries.
“Bank Alfalah has accordingly ceased its banking operations in Afghanistan and will complete the closure of its Afghanistan branches in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements,” the notice said.
Bank Alfalah began operating in Kabul in 2005, offering both conventional and Islamic banking services.
Abdul Haq Wasiq, head of Afghanistan’s General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI), has said that Daesh uses social media platforms, including Telegram and TikTok, to communicate, secure financial resources and promote ideological diversion.
Wasiq made the remarks at the First SCO Plus Expert Dialogue on Security Issues in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
He said the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), based on its beliefs and convictions, is at the forefront of the fight against Daesh. However, he added that Afghanistan faces serious constraints in dismantling the technical capabilities of the group.
According to Wasiq, technology companies and operators of Telegram and TikTok do not cooperate with Afghanistan in efforts to counter Daesh activities, a situation he said allows the group greater room to operate around the world.
The intelligence chief added that Daesh causes significant civilian casualties each year through its activities in different countries.
The First SCO Plus Expert Dialogue on Security Issues was held in Samarkand on November 5 and 6. Representatives from 24 countries and five international organisations attended the event to discuss counterterrorism, extremism and emerging security threats.
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