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Abdullah Sees No Change In Pakistan Policies Toward Taliban
Tolo News: The chief executive of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah said he has seen no change in Pakistan’s policies toward the Taliban since Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan came to power last month. However, he said that the two countries are working together and that he hopes to see a shift. “Real change has not taken place
Taliban meet Afghan govt. officials in Saudi Arabia ahead of elections
Press TV September 28, 2018 Representative from the Taliban have held a meeting with Afghan government officials in Saudi Arabia after earlier plans for another meeting with American officials broke down. “Our agreement for holding the meeting was only to discuss prisoner exchange and the removal of our people from the UN black list so
Campaigning Starts For Afghan Elections Amid Wave Of Violence
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty September 28, 2018 Campaigning for Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections kicked off on September 28 despite a wave of deadly violence across the country and allegations of fraud. More than 2,500 people, including 418 women, are competing for the 249 seats in Afghanistan’s lower house of parliament, the Wolesi Jirga. Banners and posters
1TV Afghanistan Dari News – September 27, 2018
Ghani: Election is our big national test
1TV: Ghani said that use of biometric technology will ensure transparency in the election. “We hope there is no room for suspicion. Election is our big national test,” Ghani told 1TV. As some political parties have proposed change in the election system, Ghani said that the change can be brought by the new parliament. Click here
England beat Afghanistan 4-2 in beach soccer
1TV: England defeated Afghanistan 4-2 in a multi-nation soccer tournament in Thailand on Thursday. It was Afghanistan’s first match in Thailand Genufood Beach Soccer Five’s 2018. Afghanistan will face Malaysia in the next match of the tournament on Friday. Click here to read more (external link).
Ariana News in Dari – September 26, 2018
‘Tie with India important moment in Afghanistan history’, says Ashgar
Hindustan Times: “It is really a proud moment for me and my team, because we have played super cricket in this Asia Cup, winning the first two games in the first round and then qualifying for the Super 4…” Click here to read more (external link). More Cricket News How Afghanistan have emerged as the new powerhouse
UN ‘Strongly Concerned’ After Afghan Children, Women Killed In Air Strike
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty September 26, 2018 The UN mission in Afghanistan has expressed “strong concern” over the rising numbers of civilian casualties caused by aerial operations, as two separate air strikes over the weekend appear to have killed a total of 21 civilians. Citing preliminary findings, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on