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Slow Construction Work In Faizabad Road: Local Residents Claim
A number of the local residents in Badakhshan have expressed their deep concerns over the slow construction process of work on the Faizabad road which is known as Rahe Abrishum claiming that part of the road which has been asphalted was destroyed by the recent flooding in the area.
Badakhashan Mps in lower house of the parliament have also confirmed the issues and declared this slow steady construction work needs deep attention of the officials in Ministry of Public Work.
However Minister of public works Najibullah Ozhan has said,” in case the construction company fails to do the job it will be introduced to the justice and judicial departments and will be fined financially.”
Local officials have said,” the length of the road is 44 Kilo meter which is financially supported by the Asian Development Bank with cost of $66 million.”
One of the Mps Zakraia Sawdah has also claimed that this road will connect Afghanistan into China which is vital for boosting the mutual business and trade among the two countries.
Officials in Ministry of Public works by confirming the issues added that internal construction companies aren’t capable to implement the big ass projects within the country and the only solution is the following companies should be technically evaluated.
Mr Ozhan has also talked about the benefits of the roads for the residents after the road being asphalted it will connect several other districts within the province and facilitate more for the residents.
Its said that Badakhshan is located in Northern Provinces of Afghanistan which also neighboring China and Tajikistan countries at the same time.
Fazl-ul-Hadi Hamza, the cultural attaché of the Afghan embassy in Moscow, participated in the “Colors of the World” art exhibition featuring creative works by foreign diplomats.
The exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation at the State Tretyakov Gallery with the support of the ministry’s state protocol department and in cooperation with the Russian Ministry of Culture, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Information and Culture said in a statement.
The event is being held for the second consecutive year as part of the international “Intermuseum” festival and will remain open to visitors for three days.
During the exhibition, Zabih Paikan, an Afghan painter residing in Russia, displayed his artworks, which drew significant attention from visitors. Exhibition organizers also recognized his artworks as one of the top entries at the event.
Zabih Paikan was introduced to the exhibition by the cultural attaché of the Afghan embassy in Moscow.
Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate, in a message on the occasion on Eid al-Adha, congratulated the people of Afghanistan and Muslims around the world and emphasized the protection of the Islamic system, implementation of Sharia law, and support for returning migrants.
He urged Afghans to value the country’s security, stability, prosperity, and Islamic system, calling on the public to unite in strengthening and preserving it.
The Islamic Emirate leader said that under the Islamic system, the Sharia rights of citizens are protected and oppression and injustice are being prevented. He also described the activities of Sharia courts and the enforcement of the promotion of virtue and prevention of vice as part of broader efforts to reform society.
In the message, religious scholars, officials responsible for the promotion of virtue and prevention of vice, and religious outreach institutions were encouraged to expand public religious awareness, particularly on issues related to prayer and Islamic beliefs.
Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada also said the Islamic Emirate remains committed to supporting orphans, widows, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families, while calling on wealthy Afghans to increase assistance to those in need.
He stressed that the Islamic Emirate seeks political and economic relations with the international community, especially Islamic countries, within the framework of Sharia principles.
The leader of the Islamic Emirate further instructed government officials to prioritize public service, citizens’ welfare, and the swift handling of people’s concerns, while warning against injustice and abuse of power.
He also directed security institutions to ensure public safety and peace during the Eid holidays and called on relevant authorities to provide greater support and facilities for returning migrants, particularly in settlement, land distribution, and resettlement efforts.
China’s Ministry of Commerce has imposed restrictions on the export of certain chemicals to several countries, including Afghanistan, in an effort to prevent the production of narcotics.
The ministry said China has placed under control the export of a number of chemicals that can be used in the manufacture of narcotic drugs to six countries, including Afghanistan.
According to the ministry, the decision was made in coordination with various government bodies, including security forces, customs authorities, and drug regulatory agencies.
The move is aimed at “improving oversight of the export of chemicals that can be used in the production of narcotics,” the ministry stated.
Khan Jan Alokozay, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Investment, said: “Some of these materials are used in our factories, and discussions should be held with the Chinese side to ensure their supply remains secure and is not blocked for us.”
Meanwhile, the Union of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Afghanistan said that medicines contain chemical substances, but the more responsibly these chemicals are imported, the more beneficial they will be for the country and its citizens. The union described China’s decision as reasonable and stressed that traders should also act responsibly in this regard.
Ahmad Saeed Shams, head of the Union of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, said: “The export of these chemical substances should be controlled, and we also support this decision.”
According to the report, the list of substances subject to these restrictions for Afghanistan, Laos, and Myanmar includes 41 chemical items.
These substances include compounds such as ammonium chloride, barium sulfate, and palladium chloride. In contrast, a separate list containing 16 types of chemical substances has been designated for the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
China’s Ministry of Commerce added that once the decision takes effect, exporters of these substances to the mentioned countries will be required to obtain special permits.
However, the restrictions do not apply to other countries and regions.
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