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Traders concerned over fare rise in southwestern routes of country
Some members of the private sector who trade with Iran are complaining about the increase in fares on the southwestern routes of the country and they call on the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation to take action to resolve the issue.
Afghan Traders have expressed concern, saying that due to the fare increase, dozens of containers of their commercial goods are stopped in Nimruz province at the zero point between Afghanistan and Iran.
“We import eggs from Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Pakistan. A major problem we have is that the Ministry of Transport used to charge us 65,000 afghanis for two kilometers of road. Now, it has been five days since 50 containers of traders’ goods were stopped at zero point and we are told to pay a fare of 90,000 to 100,000 afghanis,” said Mohammad Zahir, a trader who imports eggs and chicken meat.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation said that full preparations have been made to solve the problems of the private sector.
A committee consisting of several government departments, including the ministry of transport, has been formed to determine the fare, officials said.
“If someone has a complaint, we have a complaint number. If someone has a complaint in the rent matter that is high and has a reason, we are ready to sit with him to convince him,” said Imamuddin Ahmadi, a spokesman for the ministry.
The Afghan Union Transportation Companies, however, said they are ready to continue their activities based on the decision of the joint committee once it determines the fares.
Deputy Minister of Public Works for Railways, Mohammad Ishaq Sahibzadeh, on Saturday headed to Iran for talks.
Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas, the spokesman of the Ministry of Public Works, said in a statement that the visit takes place at the invitation of Iran’s railway authority and with the aim of expanding rail cooperation.
According to the statement, the two sides will discuss how to increase transportation through the Khaf-Herat railway and bilateral rail cooperation.
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Qatar, Turkey call for inclusive government in Afghanistan
According to the statement, Qatar and Turkey reiterated their commitment to promote stability in Afghanistan.
The leaders of Qatar and Turkey in a joint statement on Friday stressed the importance of respecting fundamental human rights and establishing an inclusive government in Afghanistan.
The statement was issued on the occasion of the 10th session of the Qatari-Turkish Supreme Strategic Committee, which was held under the co-chairmanship of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday.
According to the statement, Qatar and Turkey reiterated their commitment to promote stability in Afghanistan.
They also highlighted the need for coordinated engagement with Afghanistan, as well as the continuation of humanitarian aid and sustainable development to its people.
This comes as the Islamic Emirate has said that the current government in Afghanistan is inclusive and human rights are ensured in accordance with Sharia law.
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Pakistan’s army chief urges IEA not to allow use of Afghan soil for terrorism
The senior Pakistani military official said that his country has implemented a comprehensive border management system along its western borders, aimed at strengthening national security and curbing the influence of extremist groups.
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, on Friday reiterated call on the Islamic Emirate not to allow Afghanistan’s soil to be used for terrorism activities.
Addressing a conference under the theme “Pakistan’s Role in Peace and Stability,” Munir emphasized that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has provided haven to various terrorist organizations.
He said that Pakistan expects the Islamic Emirate not to allow Afghanistan's soil to be used for terrorist activities and to take decisive actions in this regard.
The senior Pakistani military official said that his country has implemented a comprehensive border management system along its western borders, aimed at strengthening national security and curbing the influence of extremist groups.
Pakistani officials have repeatedly claimed that TTP is using Afghan soil to carry out attacks in Pakistan.
The Islamic Emirate, however, has rejected such claims and said that Afghanistan is not responsible for Pakistan's "security failure".
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