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UN reports 55 percent rise in security-related incidents in Afghanistan
Attacks using improvised explosive devices caused at least 98 civilian casualties, it said.
In his new report on Afghanistan, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that between February 1 and May 13 of this year, 2,505 security incidents were recorded in Afghanistan, which shows a 55 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Guterres in the report to the UN Security Council, added that narcotics-related incidents increased from 212 to 418 during the period, and this is due to the enforcement of a ban on poppy cultivation.
Based on the report, the armed opposition attacked during this period but did not significantly challenge the IEA’s hold on territorial control. Daesh carried out six attacks between February 28 and May 15, four of which targeted the Islamic Emirate.
The United Nations has also stated that between February 1 and May 13, the organization recorded 13 robberies or thefts, 7 incidents of harassment and intimidation, 2 arrests, 1 case of explosion an improvised explosive device detonation and 8 other incidents
Attacks using improvised explosive devices caused at least 98 civilian casualties, it said.
The Ministry of Interior, however, rejects the United Nations report on security incidents.
“The security that has been provided in Afghanistan is nationwide and unprecedented, and we have not had any security incidents recently. It has been very limited,” said Abdul Matin Qani, the ministry’s spokesman.
Qani said that the United Nations may have included counter-narcotics operations or operations against kidnappers in security incidents.
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We want firm and close ties with Afghanistan: Maldives ambassador
The High Commissioner of Maldives to Pakistan Mohamed Thoha in a meeting on Friday with Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, acting ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in Islamabad, said that his country wants firm and close relations with Afghanistan, Afghan embassy said in a statement.
At the meeting, bilateral relations between the two “brotherly” and Muslim countries, trade relations between Maldives and Central Asian Countries through Afghanistan and related issues were discussed.
Ahmad Shakeeb stated that Afghanistan seeks constructive relations with all countries and is striving through its economy-focused policies, to transform Afghanistan into a regional connectivity hub.
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DAB plans to set up electronic payments in Afghanistan
Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) officials say they first plan to set up electronic payments in large stores and oil stations in Kabul city and then in other big cities of the country.
DAB officials stated this system of payment can prevent the physical transaction of money.
They added that with electronic payments money circulation is prevented and the value of the afghani currency increases.
“Our effort is to have these machines in stores and oil stations in the first stage so that citizens can pay their transactions electronically,” said Haseebullah Noori, DAB spokesman.
Meanwhile, some industrialists said that when electronic payments become common, this will also increase business and on the other hand, services will be accelerated.
“This system has many benefits. One is that physical money is not used and the second is that it creates a facility for people. Thirdly, these funds are kept and consolidated in the country's banks, and the banks can invest in Afghanistan,” said Abdul Jabbar Safi, director of the Association of Industrialists.
DAB stated it will expand electronic payments first in the capital and then in big cities. Currently, the majority of transactions within the country are done with physical money.
However, this is not the case in other countries and all financial transactions are done through banks and electronic payments.
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Russian FM awards head of Afghan Business Center with Order of Honor
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has awarded Mohammad Nadir Shah Juma Khan, Chairman of the Afghan Business Center Council, the Order of Honor for his significant contributions to fostering friendship between the peoples of Russia and Afghanistan, according to a statement released by Russia’s Foreign Ministry.
"On October 30, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov met with Mohammad Nadir Shah Juma Khan, Chairman of the Afghan Business Center for Cultural and National Initiative Partnerships," stated the ministry. During the ceremony, Lavrov presented him with the Order of Honor in recognition of his outstanding personal efforts in promoting friendship and cooperation between the Russian and Afghan peoples.
This honor was conferred by a decree from Russian President Vladimir Putin, published earlier.
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