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Extend friendship hands, Ghani tells Pakistan

KABUL as a counterpart, accept the will of Afghans people and give their leadership the hand of friendship. A statement from Presidential Palace Media’s office received by Pajhwok Afghan News said President Ghani met with leaders from Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa…

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Avoid celebrating Nawroz to fight coronavirus: Ghani

President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday urged the countrymen to avoid gathering and celebrating upcoming Nawroz festivities in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country. A statement from the Presidential Palace received by Pajhwok Afghan News…

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Iranian, Russian, Tajik envoys miss president inauguration

Ambassadors of Russia, Iran and Tajikistan were unable to participate in the presidential inauguration in Kabul while the Turkish envoy sent his deputy to the event. On Monday President Ashraf Ghani was sworn in for his second term…

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Amid political crisis, Ghani sworn in as president

Amid a lingering row over election results, President Ashraf Ghani took oath at a ceremony in Kabul on Monday, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Abdullah prepared to follow suit. A number of Kabul-based diplomats, parliament members, government…

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Ghani, Qatar ruler confer on peace process

President Ashraf Ghani held a telephonic conversation with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the Afghan peace process late on Tuesday evening. A statement from the Presidential Palace said on Wednesday Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani…

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No compromise on national interests, says Ghani

KABUL and no agreement would be signed behind closed doors. President Ghani, addressing a public gathering in Jalalabad, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province, said if the Taliban had conditions for intra-Afghan talks, they had also conditions. “”When will they…

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Ghani’s oath-taking is illegal and hasty: Experts

Political affairs experts say President Ashraf Ghani’s oath taking event goes against the country’s laws and is ‘a hasty decision.’ The Independent Election Commission (IEC) on February 18 announced President Ashraf Ghani as the winner of September 28…

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Khalilzad, Ghani confer on reduction of violence

President Ashraf Ghani and US Special Envoy for Afghan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad have discussed reduction of violence and its management. In a statement, the Presidential Palace said the two leaders met on Wednesday evening and conferred on…

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Peace means full stop to violence, says president

KABUL want peace and peace means a full stop to violence in the country. Ghani, who has launched consultations with different sections of society on a possible peace deal, made the remarks at a meeting with provincial governors. The Presidential…

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We want peace that protects women’s rights: Ghani

President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday stressed protection of women’s rights and solution to their problems, saying he did not want to change the peace process into a political trade. A statement from the Presidential Palace Media’s office received…

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TAPI to prove regional economic corridor: Ghani

KABUL-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project would serve as an economic corridor for the region. President Ghani expressed these views during his meeting with Turkmenistan foreign minister Raşit Meredow, a statement from the Presidential Palace said. The statement quoted Meredow as…

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Some Kabul districts long faced discrimination: Ghani

Meeting with residents of Khak-i-Jabar, Mosai, Surabi and Chaharsiab districts of Kabul, President Ghani on Wednesday stressed crackdown on powerful individuals and said these districts faced discrimination. President Ghani met with a number of residents from the four…

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Taliban leaders have become big investors: Ghani

KABUL Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday. However, a Taliban spokesman rejected the presidential remarks as baseless allegations against the insurgent leaders.  Ghani said Taliban leaders, each having four to five wives, were enjoying life in Qatar, where they have…

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Ghani leaves for Switzerland to attend WEF

KABUL Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. The Presidential Palace said Ghani, heading a high-level delegation, would meet a number of officials from different countries on the sidelines of the forum. Pakistan in Davos. The two leaders may exchange views on…

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Kabulis unhappy with security situation: Ghani

Continuing his meetings with Kabul residents, President Ashraf Ghani on Monday said Kabulis were unhappy with security situation and had lost trust in police, vowing drastic reforms in this regard. President Ghani met with a number of residents…

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Kabul electricity chief given 3 weeks to solve problems

Continuing his meetings with Kabul residents, President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday directed electricity officials to address power related issues being faced by residents within three weeks or risk their job. President Ghani met with a number of residents…

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Kabulis urge Ghani to continue debating problems

Meeting with some residents of Kabul citizens, President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday said people should share all problems with him without any censorship. President Ghani met with a number of residents of the 18th, 19th and police districts and…

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Ghani warns land grabbers, powerful individuals

Meeting with residents of fifth police district of Kabul city, President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday said he will order operations against powerful individuals if needed. President Ghani met with a number of residents of the 5th police district…

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Ghani wants Kabulis’ problems, priorities debated

President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday said problems and priorities of Kabul residents should be identified in a national debate. Ghani expressed these views in a meeting at the Presidential Palace for discussing problems of Kabul people today. A…

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Qadar Farukh’s death big loss for culture: Ghani

KABUL. Qadar Farukh died in a hospital in Turkey due to ailment. A statement from the Presidential Palace Media’s office said President Ghani paid tributes to the actor. “Unfortunately I heard about the death of celebrated cinema actor due to…

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Ghani condoles with Rouhani over Iraq incident

KABUL's land will never be used against any other country. A statement from the Presidential Palace the two leaders talked over the phone on Sunday. It said the Afghan leader assured Rouhani that  his country’s land will never be used…

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Ghani says rule at gunpoint a history now

President Ashraf Ghani late Sunday welcomed the much-awaited result from the presidential election, saying no one could usurp power at gun-point weapons anymore. Earlier in the day, the IEC said President Ashraf Ghani has won the September 28…

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Ghani hails Afghanistan friends for economic support

KABUL’s socio economic development. Turkish President Reccep Tayyib Erdoğan and representatives of supporting countries attended the conference. Recalling regional connectivity, President Ghani thanked international partners and Azerbaijan, China, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Russia, Tajikistan, India, Turkey and Turkmenistan for opening up business…

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3 countries ready to invest in marble mines

KABUL’s marble sector. Ghani made the remarks during a meeting with teachers of the Geology Faculty of the Polytechnic University 9n Kabul at the Presidential Palace, his office said in a statement. During the meeting, the president discussed his administration’s…

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