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President Ghani ‘Won’t Inaugurate’ Parliament, Until IEC Declares Final Results of Elections
Ariana: 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. Click
Palestine defeats Afghanistan 3-2 in AFC Beach Soccer Championshp
1TV: Afghanistan suffered defeat against Palestine who claimed a narrow 3-2 victory in AFC Beach Soccer Championship in Thailand on Saturday. With the win, Palestine entered quarter-finals stage of the tournament as the first Group A team. Afghanistan must pick up points in their next game which will be against Thailand. Click here to read more
5,900 People Infected With HIV/AIDS In Afghanistan
Tolo News: Officials from the Ministry of Public Health on Saturday said their statistics show that 5,900 people have been diagnosed positive with HIV/AIDS virus around the country. Mamozai Zewar, the Deputy Minister of Public Health, said that 28 people lost their lives due to HIV/AIDS infection. Herat, Kandahar, Nangarhar, Balkh and Kunduz provinces have the highest
1TV Afghanistan Dari News – March 9, 2019
Afghan Politicians Mark 5th Anniversary Of Marshal Fahim’s Death
Tolo News: Afghan politicians and hundreds of their supporters at a gathering in the Loya Jirga tent in Kabul marked the fifth anniversary of Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim, who was a prominent Jihadi leader and served as vice president during former President Hamid Karzai’s government. Five years ago, Marshal Fahim died on this day, 09th March
In Photos: Curling Championship In Bamiyan
Tolo News: At least 32 curlers from eight teams participated in a two-day curling championship in Bamiyan on Friday. The event was aimed at selecting best curlers for the provincial team’s membership so that they can participate at national events. Click here to read more (external link).
1TV Afghanistan Dari News – March 8, 2019
Afghanistan Beat Ireland in 4th ODI to Take 2-1 Series lead
Ariana: Afghanistan won the fourth match of the Five-One Day International series against Ireland after beating them by 109 runs in Dehradun to take 2-1 series lead on Friday. The final match will be played on Sunday (March 10). Click here to read more (external link).
UN Chief Urges Direct Talks Between Afghan Government, Taliban
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty March 8, 2019 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for immediate talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, saying peace can only be reached through “comprehensive intra-Afghan dialogue.” In a report to the Security Council circulated on March 7, Guterres said current developments represented “perhaps the most significant chance” to