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President returns home after successful surgery

KABUL after his successful leg surgery, a statement from the Presidential Palace stated on Friday.  Wuoting doctors, the statement said his condition was satisfactory after the surgery. The president had to travel to Germany few days before for treatment. shah/rm  

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Recent developments to benefit peace process: Ghani

KABUL Mohammad Omar, as an opportunity for a better tomorrow and the end of a bloody period of time. The president expressed this optimism while talking to government officials and media professionals through a video link from Germany, where he…

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Ghani discusses latest developments with top officials

KABUL Omar's demise.. Four days ago, the president had left for Germany for the medical treatment of his foot injury on advice from his doctors. Through a video conference in the afternoon, he spoke with top officials on the new…

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President pushes for fair mining contracts

KABUL. The president, who met Mines and Petroleum Ministry officials at his office, called for pulling out the mining sector from the influence of individuals, a statement from the Presidential Palace said. The meeting discussed the ministry’s first 100-day plan,…

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President vows transparent project contracts

President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday said practical measures were being taken to prevent corruption in procurement contracts. Taking to UNOPS officials at his office here, the president said he personally chaired procurement committee meetings to ensure transparency in…

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President vows transparent project contracts

President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday said practical measures were being taken to prevent corruption in procurement contracts. Taking to UNOPS officials at his office here, the president said he personally chaired procurement committee meetings to ensure transparency in…

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Contracts for major projects approved

The procurement committee has approved contracts for some major development projects, tasking the Public Works Ministry to reconstruct the Salang-Gardan Diwal and the Kabul-Nangarhar roads on a priority basis. The committee met on Saturday night at the Presidential…

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Ghani vows measures to address Khost tension

President Ashraf Ghani has said necessary measures would be taken to resolve political tension in southeastern Khost province. A statement from the Presidential Palace said on Saturday President Ghani met a delegation that he had sent to Khost…

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Ghani urges Afghans to put aside past differences

President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday urged the Afghans to put aside their past differences and work for the country’s prosperity under the constitution. Speaking at a gathering marking the 23rd anniversary of the Mujahidin’s victory over the former…

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Ghani reiterates resolve on electoral reforms

KABUL’s electoral system to ensure free, fair and transparent elections. A statement from the Presidential Palace in Kabul said President Ghani, who returned from India last night, met Indian Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi on his last day of a…

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Ghani rolls out red carpet for Indian investors

KABUL. A statement from the Presidential Palace in Kabul said President Ghani, who is New Delhi on a three-day visit, met with a joint-delegation of Indian and Afghan businessmen. Ghani informed Indian investors about good investment opportunities in Afghanistan, saying…

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Ghani embarks on first state visit to India

President Ashraf Ghani, at the head of a high-level delegation, left for India for a three-day state visit on Monday afternoon at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A statement from the Presidential Palace said the president…

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Govt warns rebels against bloodshed

KABUL and children, and said the Afghan security forces were capable of defending the motherland from all sorts of threats. A statement from the president spokesman’s office said the enemy of Afghanistan with support from outsiders continued to launch attacks…

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Come face-to-face, Ghani challenges rebels

President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday arrived in eastern Nangarhar province to meet famlies of the victims of Saturday's suicide bombing that kiled at least 33 people and injured more than 100. Speaking at…

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Afghan refugees’ problems in Iran to be resolved: President

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has reassured an inclusive strategy is being worked out to resolve Afghan refugees’ problems living in Iran. A statement released by the Presidential Palace said that the president met a number of Afghan refugees…

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Kabul struggling with balance in regional ties

KABUL to keep balance in relations with other countries but say that it is vital for Kabul to keep cordial ties with all neighbours. Afghanistan has encountering with ups and downs in its relations with Iran during the past 14…

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Ghani urges Iran to help protect environment

President Ashraf Ghani, who is in Iran on a two-day state visit, on Sunday urged Tehran to share its experience with Kabul in area of environmental protection. The president arrived in Iran at the head of a high-level…

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Afghan soil won’t be used against neighbours: Ghani

KABUL’s soil to be used against other counties for insurgent or any other violent activities. Earlier, President Ghani along with high-level delegation left for Iran on Sunday morning on a two-day visit to discuss range of issues of bilateral interests…

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Iran visit will bring economic stability: President

President Ashraf Ghani has hoped his Iran visit would help spur economy of the country and multiply bilateral trade activities. The president expressed this in a meeting with businessmen and industrialists, a statement from the Presidential Palace said.…

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Ghani to evaluate performance of police chiefs

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has asked police chiefs he would be satisfied only if people are pleased with their performance, a statement from the Presidential Palace said.    Addressing new police chiefs of some provinces, he said: “If…

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President leaves for Iran on 2-day visit

President Ashraf Ghani along with high-level delegation left for Iran on Sunday morning on a two-day visit to discuss rang of issues of bilateral interests with officials in Tehran, a statement from the Presidential Palace said.  The president,…

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Officials demonstrated laxity to go home: President

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani travelled to northeastern Badakhshan province on Saturday and warned  that officials who demonstrated laxity in discharging of their duties in the Warduj district attack would be sacked. Ghani also urged Taliban to shun violence…

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Ghani, Khattak discuss peace process, refugees

KABUL’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Wednesday held detailed deliberations on issues ranging from peace process to Afghan refugees’ repatriation. The 27-memebr delegation headed by Khattak arrived on Tuesday. A statement from the Presidential Palace said that Khattak held meeting with…

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Developing telecom sector govt’s priority: Ghani

KABUL was his government’s top priority and directed the Ministry of Finance to address concerns of telecom companies about taxes. The president expressed these views at a meeting with the directors of Afghan Telecom, Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC), Roshan,…

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