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IEA’s Supreme Leader: If scholars and rulers become corrupt, society will follow
Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), has emphasized the vital role of religious scholars and officials in guiding society, stating that if these two ranks are reformed, the society will also be reformed, and if they become corrupt, the people will follow in corruption.
He made these remarks during a gathering of scholars and preachers from 15 districts of Kandahar city, held at the provincial governor’s office, according to an official statement released Thursday.
Highlighting the elevated status of Islamic scholars, Akhundzada said, “Scholars are the most honored servants of Allah on earth, and their responsibility is great. They must fulfill this duty properly.”
He urged scholars to raise public awareness about the increasing dangers of traffic accidents so that people do not endanger their own lives or the lives of others through carelessness.
Referring to the past, he said previous regimes promoted corruption and immorality, distancing the public from Islamic teachings — to the extent that today, some perceive Sharia rulings as unfamiliar.
Akhundzada reiterated that all laws and rulings under the Islamic Emirate are based on Sharia and are reviewed thoroughly by religious scholars and experts. He called for collective efforts to serve religion, educate the public, and reform society through unity and revival of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice.
He added that it is the duty of scholars to invite people to follow the Sunnah and to align their appearance and lifestyle with Sharia — including maintaining a beard and wearing traditional attire such as the turban.
Sadin Ayyıldız, the new head of Turkey’s diplomatic mission in Kabul, met in an introductory visit with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, to discuss the development of bilateral relations between the two countries.
During the meeting, Ayyıldız described relations between Afghanistan and Turkey as positive and emphasized the expansion of cooperation in economic and health fields, the Afghan Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
Muttaqi also wished Ayyildiz success, described Turkey as a close friend of Afghanistan, and assessed bilateral relations as being on a path of progress.
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Afghan, Indonesian sports officials discuss expanding cooperation
Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.
Ahmadullah Wasiq, head of Afghanistan’s National Olympic and Physical Education Committee, met Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Taufiq Hidayat, during an official visit to Indonesia held alongside the Asian Cup competitions.
The talks focused on strengthening sports cooperation, including improving access for Afghan athletes living in Indonesia to local leagues and training camps.
Hidayat described the meeting as a positive step toward closer sporting ties and stressed the need for continued engagement.
Afghanistan’s ambassador to Indonesia, Saadullah Baloch, also attended the meeting, highlighting the role of sports diplomacy in bilateral relations. Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.
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UNAMA: Afghanistan ranks among highest for explosive ordnance casualties
UNAMA stressed that greater awareness and coordinated action are essential to saving lives and improving safety across Afghanistan.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned that Afghanistan is the world’s third most affected country in terms of casualties from explosive ordnance, with landmines and unexploded remnants of war still widespread.
UNAMA said children account for around 80 percent of victims, many of whom are injured or killed while playing near unexploded devices.
The mission reaffirmed its support for funding NGOs involved in mine clearance and community awareness, noting that these groups work daily to remove deadly remnants of conflict and educate communities about the risks.
UNAMA stressed that greater awareness and coordinated action are essential to saving lives and improving safety across Afghanistan.
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