Mohammad Bashir Soltani

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World Press Freedom Day: Journalists Call for Ratification of Media Law

1 week ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

Today (Saturday), May 3, marks World Press Freedom Day. On this occasion, several journalists emphasized the need for clear frameworks and the formal ratification of the media law. They also raised concerns about limited access to information, financial difficulties in the media sector, and the lack of job security for journalists. Najibullah Arman, a journalist, said: "Access to information remains a major challenge.
Fazal ur Rehman: Pakistan Missed Diplomatic Opportunities with Afghanistan

1 week ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

Fazal ur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan, said that Islamabad has failed to capitalize on diplomatic opportunities to improve its relations with Afghanistan. He urged the Pakistani military to revise its policies toward Kabul, stressing that the current approach lacks public support. Speaking on the matter, Maulana Fazal ur Rehman stated: "From Zahir Shah to Ashraf Ghani, pro-India governments have ruled Afghanistan.
US Continues Diplomatic Push to Free Detained Citizens in Afghanistan

1 week ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

The US State Department said efforts are ongoing to secure the release of American citizens detained in Afghanistan, Russia, and Venezuela. Tammy Bruce, spokesperson for the department, made these remarks in response to a question regarding the release of 47 American prisoners during the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term in office. She stated: “He has a tweet out that refers to 47 unjustly detained Americans, and so that’s what I’ll speak to here.
Afghan Govt Seeks to Send Workers Abroad Amid High Unemployment

2 weeks ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

Today (Thursday), May 1st, marks International Workers’ Day. At a ceremony held in Kabul to mark the occasion, officials from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced that efforts are underway to send some Afghan workers abroad. Mohammad Zahid Ahmadzai, deputy minister for labor affairs, stated that a department has been established to handle workers' complaints in order to address their challenges and ensure their rights.
Islamic Emirate Delegation to Participate in 16th Kazan Forum

2 weeks ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

A delegation of the Islamic Emirate, led by Nooruddin Azizi, acting minister of industry and commerce, is set to participate in the 16th Kazan Forum. According to the TASS news agency, the delegation will discuss new opportunities for enhancing cooperation between Kabul and Moscow during the event. The report states: “It is expected to be led by Minister of Trade Nooruddin Azizi.
First Round of 1404 Kankor Exam Set for 7th Jawza

2 weeks ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

The first phase of Afghanistan's 1404 (solar year) university entrance exam (Kankor) is scheduled to be conducted on the 7th of Jawza for candidates from eleven provinces. The National Examination Authority announced that this year’s Kankor exam will be held in five phases across the country. According to officials at the National Examination Authority, over 112,000 candidates will be admitted to higher education institutions, semi-higher education programs, and master’s and doctorate programs.
UNSC Grants Travel Exemption for Muttaqi to Visit Qatar

2 weeks ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

The United Nations Security Council has granted a one-week travel exemption for Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister of Afghanistan. The Security Council’s Sanctions Committee announced in a statement that Muttaqi’s travel from April 27 to May 4 for meetings with Qatari officials, has been authorized.
Sharif Again Claims Threats Originate From Afghanistan

2 weeks ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again alleged that Afghan territory is being used against Pakistan. Speaking at the Kakol military base in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, he described terrorism as one of the major obstacles in Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan, adding that a clear message on this matter had been sent to the Islamic Emirate.
Asif: Pakistan Did ‘Dirty Work’ for US, West, for 3 Decades

2 weeks ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan's Defense Minister made a statement acknowledging that his country supported terrorist groups for three decades. Asif, in an interview with Sky News, said that Pakistan did this on behalf of the United States and Western countries, including the United Kingdom. He said: “We have been doing this dirty work for the United States for about three decades and West including Britain.
Reactions to Russia’s Removal of 'Taliban' from Banned List

3 weeks ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

Following the decision of the Russian Supreme Court to suspend the designation of the name of the "Taliban" from the list of banned organizations, Russia's special representative for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, announced that this move removes legal obstacles to developing formal relations with the Islamic Emirate. Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, said: "This decision is an important step for all state institutions of the Russian Federation.