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Hekmatyar’s bodyguard gunned down in Kabul

KABUL (HIA) leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar in Kabul. Fazal Ghani Haqmal, spokesman for HIA, told Pajhwok Afghan News the incident took place in limits of the 5th police district of the capital on Sunday. He said three unknown gunmen shot dead…

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Legitimizing fake votes to cause consequences: Hekmatyar

Presidential candidate Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Tuesday demanded trial of those involved in electoral fraud during the presidential election and warned of unexpected consequences if fraudulent votes would were legitimized. Hekmatyar, also head of Hezb-i-Islami (HIA), told reporters here…

Hekmatyar’s $4b telecom revenue claim is incorrect

KABUL During an interview on September 22 with Shamshad Television, Hekmatyar, the Peace and Islamic Justice team leader, said: “Hand over these customs offices to Hezb-i-Islami, we will ensure its security and submit $3 billion revenue annually to the state,…

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2 rockets land near Hekmatyar’s election campaign rally

KABUL leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar in central Maidan Wardak province on Thursday. As part of his election campaign, Hekmatyar addressed a gathering in Ghazi Karim Khan hall in Maidan Shahr City today. Naqibullah Amerkhel, a participant of the gathering, told Pajhwok…

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Some figures planning to widely rig election: Hekmatyar

KABUL (HIA) supreme leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Thursday addressed his first election campaign gathering in Kabul, alleging “some figures are using government resources and authority to plan a high scale rigging.” Hekmatyar, a presidential candidate, told the gathering in Kabul…

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Hekmatyar stresses US pullout from Afghanistan

KABUL (HIA) Gulbadin Hekmatyar has said the ongoing conflict has been imposed on his country by outside powers. He made the remarks at a conference organised by the Lahor Centre for Peace Research (LCPR) and the South Asian Strategic Stabilities…

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Hekmatyar says election commissioners dismissed ‘illegally’

KABUL (HIA) leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Thursday said the conflict in Afghanistan continued because of the foreign forces’ presence and the lack of an impartial government. The HIA chief also called as illegal the dismissal of election commissions’ members without…

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Gulbuddin Hekmatyar registers as presidential hopeful

KABUL). Hekmatyar will run for the presidency, with Dr. Abdul Hadi Wazin as his first and Qazi Hafiz Rahman Naqi as his second vice-presidential hopefuls. Born in 1948 in Kunduz province, Hekmatyar turned to politics when he was a student…

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Hekmatyar off to Uzbekistan for peace discussions

KABUL (HIA) chief Gulbadin Hekmatyar has left Kabul for Tashkent for talks peace-related issues, a source in the party said on Monday. Mohammad Nader Afghan, a senior HIA member, told Pajhwok Afghan News the trip was of high importance as…

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Khalilzad, Hekmatyar talk peace process & elections

KABUL leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar have discussed the peace process. Khalilzad met Hekmatyar at his office late on Saturday. They discussed ways of ending the 17-year war in Afghanistan, a statement from HIA said. Wolesi Jirga elections and other issues also…

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Hekmatyar calls Wolesi Jirga polls ‘a shameful game’

KABUL (HIA) leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Thursday announced the formation of “Grand Gathering of National Unity (GGNU),” a coalition of several political parties and said the coalition might field a joint presidential candidate. In his address to the gathering, Hekmatyar…

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HIA against temporary govt formation: Hekmatyar

KABUL chief Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has opposed the proposed formation of a temporary government and said such formulas could not resolve the country’s crisis. A statement from HIA media wing said on Monday that Hekmatyar addressed HIA loyalists delegation from Logar…

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Our only demand is fair elections: Hekmatyar

KABUL (HIA) party leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Tuesday said his party would not boycott elections, but political parties’ suggestions regarding electoral transparency should be implemented. Three days earlier, leaders and representatives of a number of political parties and movements such…

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Hekmatyar hails president’s ceasefire decision

KABUL (HIA), at his residence and congratulated him on Eid, a statement from Presidential Palace said on Monday. Hekmatyar thanked President Ghani for visiting him at his residence for Eid greeting and hailed his efforts for ceasefire. Hekmatyar said peace…

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Hekmatyar wants government leaders to resolve difference

KABUL (HIA) has declared his support to the launch of electronic National Identity Cards (e-NICs) and asked the government leaders to resolve its internal differences. “Getting e-NICs is national a crucial subject, I support this step of the government and…

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Hekmatyar alleges attempts at sabotaging elections

KABUL (HIA) leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar on Thursday claimed some internal circles and embassies are out to influence the elections. In a meeting with tribal leaders, religious scholars and jihadi commanders from the Qarabagh district of Kabul, he urged the people…

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Hekmatyar challenges current Parliament’s morality

Hezb-i-Islami (HIA) supreme leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar on Monday challenged the morality of the incumbent Parliament which he said had become a centre of loyalties trading. Hekmatyar, who addressed thousands of supporters in Jalalabad, the capital of eastern Nangarhar…

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Hekmatyar links peace to refugees repatriation

KABUL (HIA) supreme leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar has called on the government to repatriate refugees, embrace armed opponents, end internal power struggle and seek solution to the existing crisis through elections. Hekmatyar said fighting was not an option to address the…

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Hekmatyar reiterates demand for transparent, timely election

KABUL (HIA) on Thursday stressed over the conduct of timely election and said the country was in dire need of strong central government and never desired the incumbent government to be weakened. Addressing reporters here, HIA Amir Gulbaddin Hekmatyar demanded…

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HIA to support Taliban’s legitimate demands: Hekmatyar

Hezb-i-Islami insurgents to reconcile with the Afghan government under no foreign pressure or interference. Hekmatyar was addressing a gathering in a Football Ground in the capital of southeastern Khost province. Thousands of people listened as Hekmatyar said…

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Hekmatyar off to Turkey but HIA in denial

KABUL (HIA) leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar on Tuesday left for Turkey on his first foreign trip since signing of the peace agreement with the government. The peace deal between Hekmatyar and the national unity government was signed on September 23 last…

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