Jirga ends bloody feud between two families in Nimroz
Two families have reconciled in northwestern Nimroz province, ending their enmity that has claimed four lives, thanks to mediation of tribal elders and local officials.
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Jirga salvages us from brink of long-term enmity, says Rafiullah
If the jirga (tribal council) had not intervened to resolve our dispute, it would have led to a long-term enmity between our families, says Rafiullah, a resident of Kabul city, who had a dispute with his neighbor. Rafiullah,…
Jirga resolves decades-old enmity in Kunar
A tribal jirga has resolved a three decades-old enmity between two rival families in eastern Kunar province, sources said on Monday. The enmity had claimed the lives of two men and one woman. A member of the jirga,…
‘Educational centers should not be used as trenches’
Peace Jirga, an institute advocating peace in Afghanistan, says that no conflict side should use educational centers as trenches. In a protest meeting in Kabul on Wednesday, a member of the institute said that large areas of public…
Jirga blames neighbours for meddling in Afghanistan
A jirga involving veteran Pakhtun leaders has urged the Pakistan government to review its foreign policy amid a volatile situation in Afghanistan. Arranged by Mazdoor Kissan Party (MKP), the jirga in Charsadda district was attended by several leaders,…
Finance minister under pressure not to expose corrupt: MPs
A number of lawmakers on Wednesday accused the acting finance minister of collusion with other ‘corrupt’ figures after he did not share what he promised a list of those involved in corruption in customs revenue while some lawmakers…
Senators urge unified peace plan for Turkey summit
Some Meshrano Jirga or upper house members on Tuesday called for unification of peace proposals presented by different political groups while others said senior officials including the president should resign if it could help bring peace to the…
Alipur escapes before military raid: MP
A number of Meshrano Jirga or upper house members on Sunday said that illegal uprising commander, Abdul GhaniAlipur, escaped from Behsud district of central Maidan Wardak province to Malistan district of southern Ghazni province. On March 17, armed…
Prolonged acting officials’ work facilitates graft: MPs
A number of Wolesi Jirga members on Tuesday criticized continued work of acting officials, saying that the matter questioned government’s legitimacy and facilitated corruption. The ministries of education, information and culture, women's affairs and rural rehabilitation and development…
Wolesi Jirga worried about Bakhtaria Gold Treasure safety
The Wolesi Jirga speaker on Wednesday said Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) or central bank was not trustworthy and the Bakhtaria Gold Treasure --- one of the five largest international historical marvels --- should be moved to a secure…
Ghoryani vows to promote trade, ensure transparency
KABUL or lower house of the parliament and pledged to ensure transparency and appoint qualified persons. According to the Wolesi Jirga decision, voting for 10 ministers-designate was planned this Thursday, but due to holiday on Thursday the voting process was…
Jirga wants contentious Taliban inmates freed
KABUL prisoners, removing the last hurdle to intra-Afghan peace talks. The tribal gathering’s approval came in a resolution that was unanimously passed at the end of grand assembly. The Loya Jirga was called into session to decide on the issue.…
Jirga’s decision on fate of prisoners tomorrow
KABUL prisoners the government is reluctant to free. Under the Feb. 29 peace agreement between the United States and the Taliban, Kabul has to free 5,000 Taliban inmates and in return, the militant movement has already released 1,000 government soldiers.…
Pakhtun Qaumi Jirga seeks end to meddling in Afghanistan
KABUL. The call came in a declaration issued at the conclusion of the jirga, chaired by Awami National Party (ANP) central president Asfandyar Wali Khan in Peshawar on Tuesday. The gathering was attended by Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM)’s head, Manzoor…
End rift, focus on peace, MPs tell Ghani, Abdullah
KABUL or upper house members on Tuesday called solution to the dispute between Ashraf Ghani and Dr. Abdullah Abdullah in order to give peace more concentration. On February 18, the Independent Election Commission (IEC) announced the final results of last…
Wolesi Jirga’s winter recess ends on Saturday
KABUL’s panel heads decided to resume work on Saturday. The parliament’s recess started on January 21 and will end March 5. As per the relevant law, the president should inaugurate the first session of the parliament on March 6 after…
Senate terms next year’s budget draft as ‘unbalanced’
KABUL or Senate on Sunday called the next year’s budget draft as ‘unbalanced’ and the Ministry of Finance replied by saying that unidentified population of provinces and some projects implementation with some MPs demand led to the lack of balance.…
Presidential election held transparently: Lawmakers
KABUL or lower house members on Monday said the presidential election was held transparently, asking election commissions to investigate rigging and violations allegations in the process. Kamal Nasar Osoli, a lawmaker from southeastern Khost province, told today’s Wolesi Jirga session…
Senate delays summer recess to approve mid-year budget
KABUL to approve mid-year budget that also includes funds for the presidential election. Fazal Hadi Muslimyar, chairman of the upper house, told today’s session that State Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and the Wolesi Jirga had requested the Meshrano Jirga to…
Wolesi Jirga summons interior minister over prison attack
KABUL attack on a prison in southern Ghazni province, suggesting the minister be summoned to the lower house. At least 436 prisoners ran away as a result of the overnight attack in Ghazni City, the provincial capital. Deputy police chief,…
Sayyaf wants war perpetrators prosecuted
KABUL. Also a renowned jihadi leader, Sayyaf said the elements involved in violence and crime were not Muslims. He also condemned the supporters of militants. Addressing a Martyrs Day gathering in Kabul, the ex-presidential runner claimed the people who brought…
