Biometrics system to be used during elections day: IEC
Khaama Press: The Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan (IEC) says the biometics system would be used during the elections day provided that the commission receives all the required equipment. IEC spokesman Syed Hafizullah Hashemi said a foreign firm has promised to provide the required equipment for the activation of biometrics system. However, he said the election commission would use ink if the ongoing efforts failed to activate the biometrics system until elections day. Click here to read more (external link).
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Ariana: A number of Parliament Members at the Lower House said the United States was not honest in its commitments to end war in Afghanistan. Afghan lawmakers reemphasized to review the Bilateral Security Agreement with U.S. to show how U.S. fulfilled its commitments to Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).
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Pakistan Rallies To Defeat Afghanistan In Asia Cup Cricket
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
September 21, 2018
Pakistan, led by veteran batsman Shoaib Malik, defeated Afghanistan by three wickets in the Asia Cup cricket Super Four tournament in Abu Dhabi.
Malik hit a six and a boundary to rally his squad past the Afghans for the thrilling victory on September 21 at Abu Dhabi stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
Despite the loss, Afghanistan was praised for its efforts.
“Full credit to Afghanistan. Their bowling attack with Rashid and Mujeeb is on par with any other in the Asia Cup & the support cast are putting their hands up to be counted,” cricket television commentator Sumanth Raman tweeted.
Aakash Chopra, an analyst an former Indian cricket star, tweeted, “Well played, Pakistan. Well fought, Afghanistan….finally a thriller in Asia Cup.”
India defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in Dubai and will now face Pakistan on September 23, also in Dubai.
Afghanistan faces Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi on the same day.
Top two teams from the Super Four Stages will play the final in Dubai on September 28.
Based on reporting by AFP and The Gulf News
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Ariana News in Dari – September 21, 2018
U.S. Retreats on Publicizing Body Count of Militants Killed in Afghanistan
New York Times: The body counts served as a grisly contrast to other metrics that paint a grimmer reality of the war effort — including high attrition rates in the Afghan military and the loss of territory to Taliban militants. Click here to read more (external link).
At Least 15 Killed By Bus-Truck Crash In Western Afghanistan
RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan
September 21, 2018
Authorities in western Afghanistan say at least 15 people, including three women and two children, were killed early on September 21 when a bus hit a truck on Afghanistan’s Highway 1 — the ring-road highway that links the city of Herat to Kabul.
At least 30 other people were injured by the accident in the Pozak area of the Bakwa District in the western province of Farah, officials said.
Nasir Mehri, a spokesman for Farah’s provincial governor, told RFE/RL that the bus was traveling to Kandahar from Herat Province when the accident happened.
Mohibullah Mohib, a spokesman for Farah’s provincial police chief, said the bus driver was driving too fast at the time of the accident.
Underdeveloped highways, reckless driving, and poorly maintained vehicles are blamed for the deaths of hundreds of people every year on Afghanistan’s roads.
With on reporting by dpa
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Excellent Teamwork Helps Afghanistan Trounce Bangladesh
Rashid Khan
Tolo News: Afghanistan’s National Cricket Team defeated Bangladesh by 136 runs in the 2018 Asia Cup as they showed an excellent team performance on Thursday evening. A rapid half-century and 2/13 from Rashid Khan saw his side canter to a 136-run win over Bangladesh. Click here to read more (external link).
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Afghanistan Ambassador to India quits
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The Hindu: As the Afghanistan President left at the end of his one-day visit to Delhi, Ambassador Dr. Shaida Mohammad Abdali announced his resignation in a tweet. The timing of his resignation has strengthened speculation that he has differences with the Ghani government and will run for office on return. Click here to read more (external link).