Afghanistan International: Zia-ul-Haq Amarkhil, the former governor of Nangarhar, has accused the Taliban regime of marginalising the Afghan people and ignoring their voices. Amarkhil asserted that neglecting public demands has created a significant divide between the populace and the ruling authorities. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News: Recent presidential decrees to appoint standing officials to new posts–while keeping the advantages of their previous assignments–has sparked reactions among legal experts who call such acts “beyond the law.” A presidential decree issued on Sunday indicates that Zia-Ul-Haq Amarkhil, a member of the Afghanistan Cricket Board’s high council, was appointed as a presidential
Khaama: Afghan President, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani signs a decree appointing Ziaulhaq Amarkhil as his senior advisor to the public and political affairs and at the same time as the Nangarhar governor. In the public eyes he [Amarkhail] was involved in a systematic electoral corruptions filling thousands of ballot boxes with the fradulent votes. Click here
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