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President ‘Won’t Inaugurate’ Parliament, Until IEC Declares Final Results of Elections
President Ashraf Ghani would not inaugurate the Wolesi Jirga or Lower House of parliament until the Independent Election Commission (IEC) reveals the final results of the October parliamentary elections, the Presidential Palace said Sunday.
After a half month winter break of the lawmakers, the president was expected to open the parliament’s 17th legislative term. But he has not yet inaugurated the house.
The lawmakers said that parliament is the legislative part of a government and that it shouldn’t be closed, insisting the MPs are facing an uncertain fate.
“The legislative body has been closed and you think that you can rule Afghanistan and the government by himself,” said MP Samiullah Samim.
The president’s office, however, the parliament would not be opened until the IEC announces the final results of the parliamentary elections.
It comes as the new commissioners of the IEC have not yet revealed the final results of the elections for 15 provinces.
Mirza Mohammad Haqparat, the deputy spokesman of the IEC said that the commission has three missions going forward including the announcement of final results for parliamentary elections.
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Haqqani and Syrian FM discuss situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, Minister of Interior of the Islamic Emirate, held a telephone conversation with Asaad Hassan al- Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Syria, regarding the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Interior, both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between Afghanistan and Syria.
During the discussion, the two sides also talked about the latest regional developments.
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Afghan FM Muttaqi discusses Pakistan tensions with Qatari and Saudi officials
Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, held separate phone calls with senior officials from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, focusing on the recent escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
In his call with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Muttaqi said Afghanistan’s recent security actions were aimed at protecting sovereignty and territorial integrity. Qatar expressed support for reducing tensions and said it is ready to play a constructive role.
During his call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Muttaqi praised Riyadh’s diplomatic efforts and reaffirmed Afghanistan’s desire for positive relations based on mutual respect. Saudi Arabia stressed de-escalation, dialogue, and respect for sovereignty as essential for resolving disputes.
Both Qatar and Saudi Arabia agreed to maintain ongoing contact and support diplomatic approaches to regional stability.
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Afghan forces conduct fresh airstrikes on Pakistani military targets
The Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan has announced that Afghan forces carried out fresh airstrikes on military targets in Miranshah and Spinwam, in Pakistan.
The strikes took place last night around 12:00 AM, according to the Ministry. In its statement, the Ministry said the Miranshah and Spinwam military bases were destroyed, resulting in heavy casualties.
The statement added that these “successful strikes were carried out in response to repeated air incursions by the Pakistani military regime.”
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