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13 March - President Karzai pays a visit to Kunar; NATO in its meeting in Brussels has agreed on gradual security transition in Afghanistan; UNICEF and Health Ministry sign cooperation agreement; Finance Ministry sends New Year’s budget for approval to Lower House; Karzai urges NATO “stop operations in our land”; Afghan Health Ministry, UNICEF and UNFPA sign joint work plans for 2011; Vote recount completed in six provinces; Afghan Finance Minister present draft annual budget to parliament for approval; Three-day polio vaccination campaign launched.
Read archived local headlines from 2011.
AFGHAN TV NEWS
Tolo TV Headlines
President Karzai Saturday paid a visit to Kunar province. Meeting the tribal elders and victim families of the recent attacks by the international troops in Manogai and Ghaziabad districts, he urged the NATO and US to stop military operations in Afghanistan and target terror nests across Afghan borders.
NATO in its meeting in Brussels has agreed on gradual security transition in Afghanistan which will begin from the new solar year. Meanwhile Pentagon has warned the NATO countries that the early withdrawal of international troops will endanger the outcomes in the war against terror.
Afghan border police has accused the Pakistani security forces for supporting the terrorists and smugglers and lack of cooperation with the Afghan security forces, an exclusive report by Tolo TV said.
Some circles inside the Government of Pakistan finance the terrorists in Afghanistan, the provincial police chief of Nangarhar has said.
The United States has bought 21 Russian choppers for Afghan airfare, the NATO Secretary-General has said. Meanwhile some Afghan experts termed the military assistance as not enough and blamed NATO intentionally not equipping Afghan air force with the modern fighter aircraft.
Afghan Parliament Saturday in a statement strongly condemned mutilation of four workers by unidentified armed men in Kandahar. The Parliament speaker termed the act against Islam and urged the Government for the prosecution of its perpetrators.
A number of MPs from the Kunduz, in response to the assassination of Kunduz police chief, have warned that if the Government did not bring attention to Kunduz, the security situation will worsen in the province.
Ariana TV Headlines
At his speech to the families of air raid victims in Kunar, President Karzai asked the international troops to stop counter terrorism operations in Afghanistan and concentrate on the terrorists’ bases at a place at Afghanistan’s neighborhood.
At their meeting in Brussels, NATO Defense Ministers approve the plan on the basis of which the organizations troops are to assign security affairs in some areas Afghan forces.
United States Defense Minister Rabert Gates asks NATO member countries to not hurry in withdrawal of their troops from Afghanistan.
In their military operations in Nangarhar, foreign troops killed two people and arrested another. Local people say the two were co-workers with the foreign forces at the air port and the arrested one was a school teacher.
Security authorities inaugurate a police training center at the Adraskan district of Herat constructed at the cost of $15 million paid by USA.
UNICEF and Health Ministry sign cooperation agreement which will help mothers and children in remote provinces have wider access to medical and hygienic services at the cost of $52 million.
NDS authorities in Baghlan say they arrested a Pakistani terrorist active in Afghanistan making use of fake Afghan ID.
Shamshad TV Headlines
In order to express his condolences to the family members of victims by NATO air strikes, President Karzai on Saturday paid a visit to Kunar, asking foreign forces to stop military operations in Afghanistan and target terrorist hideouts outside Afghanistan.
Referring to the security transition process, a number of MPs have said that the process should be carried out with extreme cautious and that more attention be paid to those border areas which are now safe havens for terrorists.
The Finance Ministry has sent the New Afghan Year’s (1390) budget which is 215.9 billion Afs to the Lower House for approval.
In their meeting with Afghan Senators in Kabul, Pakistani senators said Pakistan is making increasing efforts to ensure the security of the region, especially Afghanistan.
AFGHAN PRINT MEDIA
Outlook Afghanistan
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), UNICEF and UNFPA Saturday signed joint work plans for 2011, for a total amount of around US$ 52 million. The 2011joint work plans are in line with the Health and Nutrition Sector Strategy, and support the improvement of maternal, neonatal and child health in Afghanistan.
During his visit to Kunar province on Saturday, President Karzai urged international troops to stop their operations in the country.
The European Union allocated Euro 5.5 million for the sustainable return and reintegration of thousands of returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Afghanistan.
The Taliban on Saturday denied chopping off the ears of four people working on reconstruction projects in Kandahar province.
The special elections court announced that it has finished the vote recount process in Badakhshan, Helmand, Kandahar, Kunar, Kunduz and Samangan provinces.
A political party called “Islami Aqdar” lead by Ahmad Shah Ahmadzai on Saturday voiced opposition to the proposed US military bases in Afghanistan.
The Wolesi Jirga on Saturday elected members of natural resources and environment, central investigation and supervision of the implementation of the constitution and Defense parliamentary panels.
A delegation of Pakistani senators arrived in Kabul on Saturday for talks with Afghan officials on the reconciliation drive and expansion of bilateral cooperation.
A ministerial meeting of the nine-member Economic Cooperation Organization (ECC) will be held in Kabul on Sunday.
Sarnavesht Daily
Hundreds of local young people in Marjah district of Helmand province have taken arms to ensure the security of their villages.
Taliban reject that they have cut the ears of yesterday workers in Zhery district of Kandahar.
Security forces arrest three police accused of trafficking of 430 kgs of poppy.
Sorosh-e-Millat Daily
The activities taken so far to address violence against women have been insufficient and unfruitful. These activities have been conducted through the projects which spent most of resources for luxurious offices, cars and furniture.
Local officials in Farah province started destroying poppy fields.
The residents of northern Balkh province complain that local police are cooperating with the land mafia to confiscate their lands through police arms and resources.
Hasht-e-Subh Daily
Forty Taliban, including two of their commanders, join peace process in Sari Pul.
Terrorist attacks and abduction of businessmen took place recently has had investment decrease 20 percent in Afghanistan, says Afghan Chamber of Commerce.
A number of women say they have started small business activities, making use of micro loans given to them by some loan giving organizations.
Unidentified armed men abducted five civilians in Sheberghan.
Professor Burhanuddin Rabbani must be very comfortable at his seat as Head of High Council of Peace. He is so comfortable that he thinks that nothing is going wrong in Afghanistan nowadays. One might think he is regretful from what he did against Taliban from 1996 to 2001.
The Afghan Government ought to have a very clear idea of the things that triggered the war in Afghanistan as well as those who have been the players in the war. It ought to not lose the opportunities anymore. Otherwise it will lose all things.
Historical relics and ancient monuments are in danger in Ghazni.
Mandegar Daily
There are many reasons that can provoke a national uprising in Afghanistan. If the ruling circle continues to do things secretly in collaboration with Taliban and foreigners, it might ignite the uprising.
The writer of the article claims that President Karzai is supporting the court for investigation of election fraud. Referring to this, the article says President Karzai thinks there is no reality except what he himself is doing. Let’s see who will be the final winner. Also there are more questions like how the court will administer justice.
What makes Afghans be concerned is that President’s ethnic tendencies will trample justice.
Cheragh Daily
Lower House members strongly condemn terrorist attacks in Kandahar that harmed civilians.
Erada Daily
A number of Kunduz residents have complained about existence of Arbaky (militia) forces in the province, accusing them of extorting money and mobile phones from people.
Hewad Daily
Official of the Polio Department of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that a three-day polio vaccination campaign is to be launched from 13 to 15 March 2011. The campaign is to be implemented throughout the country.
Daily Afghanistan
An 45-year-old women on Friday shot herself to dead in Kabul.
State Media Editorials
Kabul Times
The people should join hands to protect environment and support municipality organs, plant trees, keep their streets clean and safe their children from fatal diseases.
Hewad Daily
The editorial urges international forces to revise their military plans and avoid conducting military operation on civilian-populated. It recommends military operations on terrorist hideouts outside Afghanistan.
Private Media Editorials
Erada Daily
Referring to President Karzai’s trip to Kunar, the editorial says that if the Government really wants that Afghan civilians, including children, women are not killed by foreign forces’ bombardments anymore, it should draw up preventive and practical strategies in this regards.
Sarnavesht Daily
There have been a number of reports saying that some insurgent groups have build relations with the international forces in the country. The Government must take strong measures and find out for what reason the war is going on in Afghanistan. The Government and Afghan people should take major national strides for ensuring national interests and undoubtedly the nation will support such as move.
Outlook Afghanistan
Afghan MPs should discuss the annual budget draft, presented by the Faineance Minister, thoroughly and there is no need to hurry. Finance Minister said 20% of the budget is allocated for agriculture sector. Spending all 20 per cent on agriculture doesn’t make sense when a huge population is jobless and we need spending for job creating sectors, infrastructure development and health services. Education should be the top most priority, and MPs must review some parts of the budget.
Hasht-e-Subh Daily
Referring to President Karzai’s demand from foreign forces, asking them for ending of military operations in Afghanistan, the editorial says it wishes Afghan security forces were able to replace international troops!
Weesa Daily
Some foreign circles are to hold an international conference, like that of Bonn Conference, attended by all Afghan parties to find a solution to the Afghan issue.
In relation to this, the editorial writes it believes that it is easy to work for the betterment of the present Government system, compared to establishing a new one.
Cheragh Daily
Some Lower House Representatives had issued a warning that said they will close the House if President Karzai does not revoke the Special Election Court.
Pointing to the warning, the editorial says the Lower House is not a private company to be closed whenever its owner wants. On the contrary, it is the Afghan people who can close it.
Daily Afghanistan
The editorial asks the Government, international community and civil institutions, and national and international military forces to do their utmost to prevent civilian casualties in the country.
REGIONAL MEDIA
Paktya (Paktya Ghag Radio) Headlines
The vote recount process started in Pkatika province.
Nangarhar (RTA) Headlines
In Goshta district of Nangarhar province, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) the, International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Department of Refugees and Repatriation of Nangarhar province distributed tarpaulins, jerry cans and gas cylinders to 200 displaced people of the bordering areas.
The foundation stone of a three-room building for the Elected Federation of Youth of Nangarhar province was laid. The construction of the building will cost US$ 39,000 and is funded by UN Children Fund (UNICEF).
The Provincial Peace Council of Nangarhar province formed three working committee, for peace, security and Development.
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Read archived local headlines from 2011.
AFGHAN TV NEWS
Tolo TV Headlines
President Karzai Saturday paid a visit to Kunar province. Meeting the tribal elders and victim families of the recent attacks by the international troops in Manogai and Ghaziabad districts, he urged the NATO and US to stop military operations in Afghanistan and target terror nests across Afghan borders.
NATO in its meeting in Brussels has agreed on gradual security transition in Afghanistan which will begin from the new solar year. Meanwhile Pentagon has warned the NATO countries that the early withdrawal of international troops will endanger the outcomes in the war against terror.
Afghan border police has accused the Pakistani security forces for supporting the terrorists and smugglers and lack of cooperation with the Afghan security forces, an exclusive report by Tolo TV said.
Some circles inside the Government of Pakistan finance the terrorists in Afghanistan, the provincial police chief of Nangarhar has said.
The United States has bought 21 Russian choppers for Afghan airfare, the NATO Secretary-General has said. Meanwhile some Afghan experts termed the military assistance as not enough and blamed NATO intentionally not equipping Afghan air force with the modern fighter aircraft.
Afghan Parliament Saturday in a statement strongly condemned mutilation of four workers by unidentified armed men in Kandahar. The Parliament speaker termed the act against Islam and urged the Government for the prosecution of its perpetrators.
A number of MPs from the Kunduz, in response to the assassination of Kunduz police chief, have warned that if the Government did not bring attention to Kunduz, the security situation will worsen in the province.
Ariana TV Headlines
At his speech to the families of air raid victims in Kunar, President Karzai asked the international troops to stop counter terrorism operations in Afghanistan and concentrate on the terrorists’ bases at a place at Afghanistan’s neighborhood.
At their meeting in Brussels, NATO Defense Ministers approve the plan on the basis of which the organizations troops are to assign security affairs in some areas Afghan forces.
United States Defense Minister Rabert Gates asks NATO member countries to not hurry in withdrawal of their troops from Afghanistan.
In their military operations in Nangarhar, foreign troops killed two people and arrested another. Local people say the two were co-workers with the foreign forces at the air port and the arrested one was a school teacher.
Security authorities inaugurate a police training center at the Adraskan district of Herat constructed at the cost of $15 million paid by USA.
UNICEF and Health Ministry sign cooperation agreement which will help mothers and children in remote provinces have wider access to medical and hygienic services at the cost of $52 million.
NDS authorities in Baghlan say they arrested a Pakistani terrorist active in Afghanistan making use of fake Afghan ID.
Shamshad TV Headlines
In order to express his condolences to the family members of victims by NATO air strikes, President Karzai on Saturday paid a visit to Kunar, asking foreign forces to stop military operations in Afghanistan and target terrorist hideouts outside Afghanistan.
Referring to the security transition process, a number of MPs have said that the process should be carried out with extreme cautious and that more attention be paid to those border areas which are now safe havens for terrorists.
The Finance Ministry has sent the New Afghan Year’s (1390) budget which is 215.9 billion Afs to the Lower House for approval.
In their meeting with Afghan Senators in Kabul, Pakistani senators said Pakistan is making increasing efforts to ensure the security of the region, especially Afghanistan.
AFGHAN PRINT MEDIA
Outlook Afghanistan
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), UNICEF and UNFPA Saturday signed joint work plans for 2011, for a total amount of around US$ 52 million. The 2011joint work plans are in line with the Health and Nutrition Sector Strategy, and support the improvement of maternal, neonatal and child health in Afghanistan.
During his visit to Kunar province on Saturday, President Karzai urged international troops to stop their operations in the country.
The European Union allocated Euro 5.5 million for the sustainable return and reintegration of thousands of returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Afghanistan.
The Taliban on Saturday denied chopping off the ears of four people working on reconstruction projects in Kandahar province.
The special elections court announced that it has finished the vote recount process in Badakhshan, Helmand, Kandahar, Kunar, Kunduz and Samangan provinces.
A political party called “Islami Aqdar” lead by Ahmad Shah Ahmadzai on Saturday voiced opposition to the proposed US military bases in Afghanistan.
The Wolesi Jirga on Saturday elected members of natural resources and environment, central investigation and supervision of the implementation of the constitution and Defense parliamentary panels.
A delegation of Pakistani senators arrived in Kabul on Saturday for talks with Afghan officials on the reconciliation drive and expansion of bilateral cooperation.
A ministerial meeting of the nine-member Economic Cooperation Organization (ECC) will be held in Kabul on Sunday.
Sarnavesht Daily
Hundreds of local young people in Marjah district of Helmand province have taken arms to ensure the security of their villages.
Taliban reject that they have cut the ears of yesterday workers in Zhery district of Kandahar.
Security forces arrest three police accused of trafficking of 430 kgs of poppy.
Sorosh-e-Millat Daily
The activities taken so far to address violence against women have been insufficient and unfruitful. These activities have been conducted through the projects which spent most of resources for luxurious offices, cars and furniture.
Local officials in Farah province started destroying poppy fields.
The residents of northern Balkh province complain that local police are cooperating with the land mafia to confiscate their lands through police arms and resources.
Hasht-e-Subh Daily
Forty Taliban, including two of their commanders, join peace process in Sari Pul.
Terrorist attacks and abduction of businessmen took place recently has had investment decrease 20 percent in Afghanistan, says Afghan Chamber of Commerce.
A number of women say they have started small business activities, making use of micro loans given to them by some loan giving organizations.
Unidentified armed men abducted five civilians in Sheberghan.
Professor Burhanuddin Rabbani must be very comfortable at his seat as Head of High Council of Peace. He is so comfortable that he thinks that nothing is going wrong in Afghanistan nowadays. One might think he is regretful from what he did against Taliban from 1996 to 2001.
The Afghan Government ought to have a very clear idea of the things that triggered the war in Afghanistan as well as those who have been the players in the war. It ought to not lose the opportunities anymore. Otherwise it will lose all things.
Historical relics and ancient monuments are in danger in Ghazni.
Mandegar Daily
There are many reasons that can provoke a national uprising in Afghanistan. If the ruling circle continues to do things secretly in collaboration with Taliban and foreigners, it might ignite the uprising.
The writer of the article claims that President Karzai is supporting the court for investigation of election fraud. Referring to this, the article says President Karzai thinks there is no reality except what he himself is doing. Let’s see who will be the final winner. Also there are more questions like how the court will administer justice.
What makes Afghans be concerned is that President’s ethnic tendencies will trample justice.
Cheragh Daily
Lower House members strongly condemn terrorist attacks in Kandahar that harmed civilians.
Erada Daily
A number of Kunduz residents have complained about existence of Arbaky (militia) forces in the province, accusing them of extorting money and mobile phones from people.
Hewad Daily
Official of the Polio Department of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that a three-day polio vaccination campaign is to be launched from 13 to 15 March 2011. The campaign is to be implemented throughout the country.
Daily Afghanistan
An 45-year-old women on Friday shot herself to dead in Kabul.
State Media Editorials
Kabul Times
The people should join hands to protect environment and support municipality organs, plant trees, keep their streets clean and safe their children from fatal diseases.
Hewad Daily
The editorial urges international forces to revise their military plans and avoid conducting military operation on civilian-populated. It recommends military operations on terrorist hideouts outside Afghanistan.
Private Media Editorials
Erada Daily
Referring to President Karzai’s trip to Kunar, the editorial says that if the Government really wants that Afghan civilians, including children, women are not killed by foreign forces’ bombardments anymore, it should draw up preventive and practical strategies in this regards.
Sarnavesht Daily
There have been a number of reports saying that some insurgent groups have build relations with the international forces in the country. The Government must take strong measures and find out for what reason the war is going on in Afghanistan. The Government and Afghan people should take major national strides for ensuring national interests and undoubtedly the nation will support such as move.
Outlook Afghanistan
Afghan MPs should discuss the annual budget draft, presented by the Faineance Minister, thoroughly and there is no need to hurry. Finance Minister said 20% of the budget is allocated for agriculture sector. Spending all 20 per cent on agriculture doesn’t make sense when a huge population is jobless and we need spending for job creating sectors, infrastructure development and health services. Education should be the top most priority, and MPs must review some parts of the budget.
Hasht-e-Subh Daily
Referring to President Karzai’s demand from foreign forces, asking them for ending of military operations in Afghanistan, the editorial says it wishes Afghan security forces were able to replace international troops!
Weesa Daily
Some foreign circles are to hold an international conference, like that of Bonn Conference, attended by all Afghan parties to find a solution to the Afghan issue.
In relation to this, the editorial writes it believes that it is easy to work for the betterment of the present Government system, compared to establishing a new one.
Cheragh Daily
Some Lower House Representatives had issued a warning that said they will close the House if President Karzai does not revoke the Special Election Court.
Pointing to the warning, the editorial says the Lower House is not a private company to be closed whenever its owner wants. On the contrary, it is the Afghan people who can close it.
Daily Afghanistan
The editorial asks the Government, international community and civil institutions, and national and international military forces to do their utmost to prevent civilian casualties in the country.
REGIONAL MEDIA
Paktya (Paktya Ghag Radio) Headlines
The vote recount process started in Pkatika province.
Nangarhar (RTA) Headlines
In Goshta district of Nangarhar province, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) the, International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Department of Refugees and Repatriation of Nangarhar province distributed tarpaulins, jerry cans and gas cylinders to 200 displaced people of the bordering areas.
The foundation stone of a three-room building for the Elected Federation of Youth of Nangarhar province was laid. The construction of the building will cost US$ 39,000 and is funded by UN Children Fund (UNICEF).
The Provincial Peace Council of Nangarhar province formed three working committee, for peace, security and Development.
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