IEA spurns Hekmatyar’s remarks on inclusive government
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has rejected Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar’s remarks about the need for an inclusive government.
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Ban on girls’ education to have harmful consequences: Hekmatyar
Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) supreme leader Gubuddin Hekmatyar has said creating proper environment for girls’ education is the government’s responsibility and inappropriate environment is no justification for banning their education. The Higher Education Ministry suspended women’s higher education on…
Hekmatyar to followers: Be ready for another war, campaign
Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has asked his followers to be ready for another war and campaign, in apparent reference to Daesh or Islamic State. In his Friday’s sermon, Hekmayar said since signing a peace agreement with the…
US seeks new talks with caretaker govt: Hekmatyar
Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar says the US is seeking coordination with the caretaker government of Afghanistan and wants to launch bilateral negotiations on a new treaty. Earlier, CNN reported that after a three months delay, high-level…
US drones come from Doha or Tajikistan, says Hekmatyar
Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader Gulbuddin Hekmtayar believes US drones possibly enter Afghanistan airspace through Qatar, Pakistan or Tajikistan. US President Joe Biden announced last month that Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri had been killed in an American drone…
Hekmatyar: US still has military presence in Afghanistan
Hezb-i-Islami leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar, referring to the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Ayman Al-Zawahiri in Kabul, says the US still has a military presence in Afghanistan and has not ended the war yet. US President Joe Biden announced last…
Constitution, political issues need to be addressed: Hekmatyar
Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan leader GulbuddinHekmatyar has said the ongoing Grand Ulema Meeting should have discussed the constitution, relationship with political parties, girls’ education and other vital political issues through a clear agenda.
Jirga can steer country out of crisis: Hekmatyar
Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar has stressed the need for a grand national council with clear support from the masses to take the country out of the current political crisis. Hekmatyar believed the implementation of the caretaker…
Elected body needed to decide on future system: Hekmatyar
The Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader has called Norway’s for a Loya Jirga a US-backed NATO plan, saying a powerful body, comprised of elected public representatives is needed to approve a new constitution and build a future system. Last…
Taand misconstrued Hekmatyar’s statements: Jarir
A news agency, Taand, has reported that Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar talked about the duration and legitimacy of the current government, while a leading member of the party says the report was aimed at creating rift…
Hekmatyar asks Iran to correct its statements on Afghanistan
Hizb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) supreme leader GulbuddinHekmatyar has condemned Iran's recent statements about non-recognition of the Afghan government and asked the country to correct its statements. "Iran should correct its statements" HIA leader,GulbuddinHekmatyar said in a Friday prayer sermon,…
Hekmatyar tested positive for coronavirus unproven claim
Some social media activists claimed on Tuesday that Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, head of the Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) tested positive for coronavirus and his health condition is unstable. Propaganda: Syed Nazim Khelwati, a facebook user, wrote that HIA Leader Gulbuddin…
Turkey huddle to discuss interim govt, truce only: Hekmatyar
Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) supremo Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Monday said the upcoming Turkey meeting could not discuss the constitution and future political system because only a Loya Jirga has this authority. The HIA chief while talking to a group…
Hekmatyar wants US forces to exit Afghanistan
Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) chief has announced his party representatives will attend Moscow and Turkey conferences, scheduled for next month. At a meeting with Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) head Sirajul Haq in Lahore, Gulbadin Hekmatyar said most of NATO forces had…
Hekmatyar gives govt 10 days to free HIA prisoners
The Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) chief has given the government a 10-day ultimatum for the release of his party’s prisoners. In an interview aired on Monday, Gulbadin Hekmatyar hit out at the government for violating the 2016 peace deal…
Hekmatyar gives govt 10 days to accept demands
Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Friday set the government a 10-day deadline to meet their demands or they would continue protests. Hundreds of HIA supporters marched from Darulaman area of Kabul and assembled at Deh Afghanan…
Anti-govt rally on Friday, announces Hekmatyar
Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) supreme leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Thursday announced holding a huge anti-government demonstration on Friday and warned of nation-wide protest sif their demands were not addressed. Hekmatyar said their demonstrations would continue until the existing painful…
Hekmatyar in Islamabad for talks on peace process
Hezb-i-Islami. The veteran jihadi leader will meet President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan besides addressing an Islamabad-based think-tank. Hekmatyar is also scheduled to meet Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani, National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser and Foreign…
Hekmatyar to arrive in Pakistan on Monday
Hezb-i-Islami leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar is scheduled to arrive on a three-day visit in Islamabad on Monday. A Pakistani newspaper reported on Sunday the former jihadi commander would travel to Islamabad in response to an invitation from the government. …
Rabbani, Hekmatyar also say no to HCNR slots
KABUL chief Gulbadin Hekmatyar have declined joining the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR). In a statement on Friday, then president Hamid Karzai said he would not be part of any government entity. However, he welcomed peace efforts. Taking their…
Political agreement a failed experience: HIA
KABUL (HIA) leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar on Tuesday termed the political agreement between President Ghani and Dr. Abdullah as repletion of the failed experience of National Unity Government (NUG). The presidential elections were conducted on September 2019 and the Independent Election…
