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Mohaqiq Pronounces Reactions Against Him as Daesh Oriented Accusations
Afghanistan’s Second Deputy of Chief Executive, Mohammad Mohaqiq, has pronounced some of recent reactions regarding his remarks as Islamic State or Daesh oriented accusations in a new interview with Ariananews.
He said that those who are accusing him due to the defeat of Islamic State or Daesh, are the terror group’s sympathizers and the accusations are ethnic and Daesh oriented.
The top Afghan official, once again defended his recent controversial remarks and certainly noted about the reaction of Fazel Hadi Mulsimyar, the Speaker of Upper House, that “Mulimyar’s words smell the civil war”.
Afghanistan’s Upper House Speaker, Fazel Hadi Muslimyar, had described Mohaqiq’s recent remarks as “national treason” and urged his prosecution.
Mr. Mohaqiq further spoke about the reaction of Abdullah Abdullah, the Chief Executive of the National Unity Government that his recent remarks are not in opposition to Abdullah’s reaction and he accepts “Afghanistan foreign policy is not participating in foreign wars”.
“Our foreign policy is the world’s further engagement in elimination of extremist groups in Afghanistan in order to prevent such groups from achieving their goals,” he further noted about the foreign policy of Afghanistan.
However, Abdullah Abdullah, the country’s Chief Executive, said in a meeting of Afghan Council of Ministers after Mohaqiq’s praising of Afghans presence in Syrian war that “we are not in favor of Afghans’ fighting in anywhere outside the country” and praised the efforts of countries which contributed to the defeat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
Mohammad Mohaqiq, who is considered a powerful Hazara leader, pointing out that the people are never in favor of returning to the civil war and will defend themselves, also noted that some circles are trying to sideline the ethnic group.
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Qatari aircraft carrying medical aid arrives in Kabul
A Qatari aircraft carrying medical aid and four ambulances touched down on Thursday at Kabul Airport.
The aid, provided by Qatar Fund for Development, was received by Deputy Minister of Public Health Bakht-ur-Rahman Sharafat and Qatar's Acting Chargé d'Affaires to Afghanistan Mirdef bin Ali Al Qashouti, Qatar's foreign ministry said in a statement.
"This aid comes within the framework of the State of Qatar's efforts and its firm commitment to providing support and standing by the brotherly Afghan people, and providing them with their urgent and necessary needs," the statement said.
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Education ministry officials encourage Afghan students to study modern sciences
Afghanistan’s education officials have emphasized the importance of education in society and urged students to make an effort to increase their knowledge of modern sciences.
Speaking at an award ceremony following the national Science Star program, Alhaj Mawlawi Sakhaullah Saeed, Deputy Minister of Education, said students must “strive tirelessly to enrich their scientific knowledge”.
Education officials also pointed out that efforts for the development of modern sciences are ongoing by the Islamic Emirate. Officials said this was especially in line with the balance of military power in the world, which requires an understanding of modern sciences.
Officials emphasized that the Islamic Emirate is committed to the development of science education in the country.
On the Science Star program, officials discussed in detail the value and role of such competitions in terms of enhancing students’ scientific knowledge and self-confidence.
They assured students of the continuation of these programs and the preparation and provision of facilities for future contests.
A few months ago, the education ministry rolled out the scientific contest across all 34 provinces in the country to develop and identify talent across the country.
The results were recently announced at a grand ceremony attended by the deputy minister of education and other officials, along with the Education Advisor of the Turkish Embassy, and the Cultural Attaché of the Embassy of Iran.
The contest itself was run in all 34 provinces. The top student from each province then went through to a second round.
Six finalists were selected for the last round - and battled it out for the top three spots.
Winner of the Science Star this year was Samiullah, son of Mirza Mohammad from Herat province.
Second was Azizullah, son of Ramazan from Bamyan province, and third was Azmatullah, son of Bismillah from Kabul city.
The contest was organized by the education ministry in cooperation with and the financial support of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) and Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC).
Meanwhile, Abdul Latif Nazari, the Deputy Minister of Economy, who was also at the ceremony, said: “Contrary to the propaganda of the enemies, the Islamic Emirate pays special attention to the strengthening of educational centers.”
TIKA officials in turn said their organization continues to cooperate with Afghanistan in various sectors, especially in education.
“We have implemented hundreds of projects in different sectors in Afghanistan over the past twenty years.
“More than a hundred of the projects are in the education sector and we continue this cooperation,” said Fazil Akin Erdogan, head of TIKA.
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Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan to visit Pakistan
Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, will visit Pakistan on Thursday to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, Islamabad said.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Zahra Baloch, told a press briefing that Kabulov will meet with Foreign Secretary Amina Baloch and hold detailed discussions with Additional Foreign Secretary (Afghanistan and West Asia) Ahmad Naseem Warraich.
“The two sides will review the situation in Afghanistan, and discuss the role of neighboring countries in promoting regional peace and stability,” Baloch said.
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