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2 People Publicly Flogged in Afghanistan’s Paktika

By Nizamuddin Rezahi in Khaama Press, June 4, 2023 Taliban’s Supreme Court has announced that two convicts accused of allegedly stealing in the Khusamand district of eastern Paktika province were flogged in public. The Supreme Court on Saturday in a statement said that Taliban security forces arrested the criminals who confessed to their crimes. According to the announcement of the Taliban’s Supreme Court, the convicts were punished in public so it should be an example…

Why do Nepal’s presidents often find themselves in controversy?

By Nishan Khatiwada in The Kathmandu Post, June 03, 2023The writer is a reporter covering national politics for The Kathmandu Post.A President, the custodian of the constitution, becoming embroiled in controversies, and the general public, legal fraternity, and intelligentsia reiterating the proverb “jun jogi aaye pani kanai chireko” (effectively, ‘they are all the same’) to voice their displeasure has become the norm in Nepal, a republic. “We have seen three presidents so far. All of…

Govt. to unveil National Reorganisation Plan – President

report in The Island, June 2, 2023The government will reveal the National Reorganisation Plan during the final quarter of this year, which gives the public the chance to witness the advancement of plan implementation and practices via digital media, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday making a special statement. The government would also establish a Presidential Delivery Bureau (PDB) comprising of high-ranking officials from both the public and private sectors to coordinate the implementation of government…

Acting PM: Those Not Wanted by Public Have No Place in Govt

By Mohammad Farshad Daryosh in TOLOnews, May 25, 2023 at 10:47 PMThe acting Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, said he considers the current government inclusive, but said there is no place in this government for some figures of the previous government who the nation does not want and who are not acceptable to the international community. Speaking at a gathering of Islamic Emirate leaders and tribal elders, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir said…

Soldier martyred in KP’s Bajaur district

Report in Pakistan Today, May 19, 2023RAWALPINDI: A soldier was martyred in a skirmish with terrorists in the Loesam area of Bajaur district, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday. The military’s media wing added that during the exchange of fire, one terrorist was also killed. The martyred sepoy was identified by the military as Shafiq ur Rehman, age 23 from DI Khan. “Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any…

Dahal’s graft probe should begin with his own actions, say experts:

By Tika R Pradhan in The Kathmandu Post, May 03, 2023Prior to his appointment as prime minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal had announced at public functions that he would form a high-level commission to investigate the properties of people who had held public office since 1990. Although Dahal seems to have made the announcement with an intention of garnering public support instead of a genuine intention to curb corruption, experts welcomed the proclamation of the prime…

Achakzai links peace in Pakistan with peace in Afghanistan:

Report in The News, April 26, 2023PISHIN: Peace in Pakistan was not possible unless peace was restored in Afghanistan. These views were expressed by Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Chairman, Pushtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP) while addressing a public meeting held in Pishin here on Tuesday. He said that Balochistan was common province of Pushtun and Baloch, therefore, grant of rights to both the nationalities of the province be ensured equitably. Welcoming the resumption of diplomatic relations…

Three terrorists killed in Bajaur: ISPR

Report in The News, April 13, 2023RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed three terrorists in an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Bajaur district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. Security forces conducted an IBO in general area Loesum, District Bajaur on Tuesday. During conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists. Resultantly, three terrorists were sent to hell. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from their, who remained…

Local administration: 340 Local Government bodies to stutter

by Buddhika Samaraweera in The Morning, Mar 20, 2023With the term of office of 340 of the 341 Local Government (LG) bodies including Municipal Councils (MC), Urban Councils (UC) and Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) across the country ending at midnight yesterday (19), many politicians have expressed concerns about the sustainment of important services provided to the public through such bodies. The term of office of all LG bodies including 24 MCs, 41 UCs, and 275 PSs…

Afghanistan’s Acting Public Health Minister Visits Qatar :

By Fidel Rahmati in Khaama Press Online,March 16, 2023Afghanistan’s acting public health minister Dr Qalandar Ebad departed Kabul on Thursday for a six-day visit to Qatar. According to the Ministry, Dr Ebad leading a high-ranking delegation, will meet with Qatari authorities to discuss cooperation and investment in the country’s healthcare sector, capacity building for Afghan doctors, and coordinating health services with Qatar. In a recent interview with Aryana News, the minister of public health said…

Local council polls delay leaves more than 3,000 public servants jobless

report in The Sunday Times, Mar 5, 2023The Election Commission (EC) is unable to offer relief to more than 3000 public servants contesting the local council elections and who are now in severe financial distress owing to uncertainty over the polls date. In line with the election law, the employees have taken no-pay leave from their workplaces to contest the upcoming election as candidates. With the EC no longer able to hold the election as…