The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate, Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, has stated that Afghanistan’s General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) is obligated to dismantle all covert and overt plans orchestrated by enemies of the Islamic system.

Speaking at a one-day seminar for intelligence officials, Akhundzada emphasized that the Islamic Emirate’s intelligence agency must neutralize any plots — whether visible or concealed — designed to undermine the Islamic government.

He described the intelligence apparatus as the backbone of the administration and stressed that no one should be allowed to insult Islamic values and religious principles, either openly or covertly.

The Supreme Leader further directed intelligence officials to work in coordination with other government departments to enforce Sharia law and promote religious awareness among the public.

He also instructed intelligence personnel to treat citizens respectfully, refrain from making arrests based on suspicion or without evidence, avoid mistreatment of detainees, and ensure the protection of confidential information.

Senior officials from Afghanistan, Pakistan and China came together in Kabul to discuss the strengthening and expansion of trade relations between thethree nations. 

The meeting was attended by Nooruddin Azizi, Acting Minister of Commerce and Industry of Afghanistan; Mohammad Sadiq, Special Representative of Pakistan; and Yue Xiaoyong, Special Representative of China.

Key topics on the agenda included the establishment of joint industrial parks in Afghanistan, the creation of special economic zones, and the development of shared export processing centers.

The three parties also explored the possibility of organizing trilateral trade exhibitions and setting up support centers for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Afghanistan.

Officials noted that the facilitation of banking relations between the three countries was a fundamental requirement for enhancing economic cooperation.

The Afghan Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated that the meeting reflected the strong commitment of the participating countries to deepening regional trade and economic collaboration, expressing hope that the outcomes will yield positive benefits for all parties involved.