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Sapidar proposal delayed; NATO calls for urgent political settlement
Abdullah’s spokesperson said they will share the final proposal for an agreement with Arg with the mediating bodies next week.
Although Sapidar was scheduled to form an agreement with Arg on Friday to share with the mediating bodies, it has been delayed until next week.
Omid Maisam, Abdullah’s spokesman, said: “Due to the first day of Ramadan and Friday off time, it is decided that the plan would be shared with Arg next week. In this proposal, Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah have been given equal authorities and responsibilities.”
On the other hand, NATO has said in a statement that the prospect of starting negotiations to reach a comprehensive peace agreement in Afghanistan is a historic opportunity to end the long war in Afghanistan.
“We call urgently upon Afghanistan’s political leaders and their supporters to come together to resolve their differences and form an inclusive government. Afghanistan’s political actors must seize this opportunity for peace,” said NATO.
NATO underlined, “The current level of violence caused by the Taliban is not acceptable. We call urgently on the Taliban to reduce violence and create the conditions conducive to commence negotiations.”
Regarding the content of Sapidar’s new plan, Abdullah Qarluq, deputy head of the National Movement, said: “In the new plan, the position of the Deputy Chief of Staff, and marshal’s rank have been considered for General Dostum.”
Associates of Hamid Karzai and Abdul Rab Rasul Sayyaf are optimistic about the improvements between the two sides.
“They are working on a plan and these tensions will be resolved soon,” said Davood Kalakani, a close associate of Abdul Rab Rasul Sayyaf.
“Any plan that does not involve all political parties cannot resolve the crisis in Afghanistan,” said Shahzada Massoud, a close associate of Hamid Karzai.
Meanwhile, sources say that due to the acceptance of the leadership of the High Reconciliation Council by Abdullah, there have been disagreements between the members of the team. Thus it has been delayed to submit the proposal to Arg.
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Afghan interior minister meets outgoing Chinese ambassador
During the meeting, Minister Haqqani described Ambassador Zhao Xing’s tenure in Afghanistan as effective and praised his positive contribution to strengthening relations between Afghanistan and China.
Ambassador Zhao Xing, in turn, expressed his appreciation to the leadership of the Ministry of Interior Affairs for their cooperation and support throughout his tenure in Afghanistan.
The Chinese ambassador underscored the importance of the historic relations between Afghanistan and China and expressed hope that bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries would continue to expand in the future.
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Afghan doctors barred from Peshawar hospital over visa issues
Several Afghan doctors and medical staff have been stopped from working at Northwest General Hospital and Research Centre (NWGH) in Peshawar due to visa-related issues, according to Pakistani freelance journalist Tahir Khan.
Khan reported on Monday that the affected Afghan medical workers had applied for visa extensions, but their applications have yet to be approved.
A September 2 circular issued by the Human Resource Department of Alliance Healthcare (Pvt.) Ltd. directed Afghan nationals without valid visas to discontinue their duties with immediate effect.
According to the circular, the employees can resume work after submitting valid visa documentation and completing the required verification process.
An NWGH doctor told Khan that several Afghan doctors and other medical staff had previously been working at the hospital with valid visas but have now been suspended while their visa-extension applications remain pending.
The development comes a week after the Lahore High Court suspended the operation of directives issued by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council ordering Afghan medical students to return to Afghanistan.
The reported suspension of Afghan medical staff at the Peshawar hospital has raised concerns among affected doctors, who say they remain unable to work while awaiting decisions on their visa applications.
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Mujahid: Afghanistan’s reconstruction must rely on domestic investment
Mujahid added that Afghanistan’s long-term development should ultimately be driven by the efforts, capital and resources of Afghans themselves.
Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says Afghanistan’s reconstruction should be driven by the country’s own resources, domestic investment and Afghan businesses rather than dependence on foreign aid and projects.
Mujahid said several countries, including the former Soviet Union and the United States, had implemented reconstruction and development projects in Afghanistan over the past decades while pursuing their own objectives and interests.
He said although some projects were completed, they were not sufficient to meet Afghanistan’s needs, while the country also suffered significant losses during periods of foreign involvement.
Mujahid stressed that Afghan traders and investors should play a central role in rebuilding the country and advancing economic growth.
According to him, the Islamic Emirate is working to encourage Afghan businesspeople to invest inside Afghanistan and contribute to reconstruction and development.
He said domestic investment is essential for strengthening Afghanistan’s economy and achieving greater self-reliance.
Mujahid added that Afghanistan’s long-term development should ultimately be driven by the efforts, capital and resources of Afghans themselves.
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