Sunday, December 23, 2012
Kabul (BNA) Six local commanders of Taliban fighters and Haqani network were arrested in a military operation in Afghanistan this morning. 
These commanders were arrested from their hideouts in the vicinities of Nadali district of Helmand, Khanabad district of Kunduz, Tank and Jeldak districts of Zabul, Hesarak district of Nangarhar, Sharan district of Paktika, Pul-e-Alam district of Logar province. 
BNA quoting from NATO press statement said, these commanders targeted by Afghan and NATO forces while organizing terrorist attacks and arrested. 
It is said that in this operation, a number of militias attributed to these commanders were arrested. 
NATO said, several arms depots and narcotics of armed Taliban were seized by these forces. 
Tens of arms and hundreds Kg of narcotics were seized by these forces. 
The statement, said nothing about Afghan and civilians casualties. 
T. Suraya-Yarzada
 

Sunday, December 23, 2012
Kabul (BNA) Delegation of authority from the then Islamic State of Afghanistan to the Interim Government took place after making a constructive national decision in Jadi first 1380 (Afghan calendar) which laid a concrete bass for ensuring democracy in the country.
BNA political analyst writes:
Eleven years ago, the Afghan political leaders after the collapse of notorious regime of Taliban in meeting in Bonn, Germany voted on consensus on establishment of Interim Government under the leadership of Mr. Hamid Karzai.
This historical event occurred while the resistance forced practically held control over Kabul and other major cities of the country. It was a fear that their pressure for preserving military powers and political discrepancies once again might lead the country towered inner fighting and instabilities.
Fortunately, due to the realism of the leadership of the then Islamic State of Afghanistan and their providence and honesty as it expected the interim government established. As a result paved the way for democracy and the program of handing over security problems to interim government further strengthened the process of the newly established democracy.
We can call the First of Jadi 1380 as a historical day in the country because previously political disputes had fatal consequences on our people and country.
The Afghan people express their gratitude for those, who with taking wisely measures prevented the flames of rivalry and hatred engulf our country. Their devotion for democracy and national co- existence provided the ground for Afghans to successfully conduct several elections both parliamentary and presidential   during the last 11 years and provided the opportunity for people to exercise their rights.  As believing in democracy President Karzai as a founder of democracy confirming the process said, that presidential elections would be held as it had been scheduled and won’t be ready to stay in power for a moment after termination of his term of office.
 

Sunday, December 23, 2012
Mehtarlam (BNA) The operation of Afghan security forces was ended in the vicinities of Laghman center.
This operation which was launched a week ago for ensuring security in the regions of Laghman and Alinegar highways, five armed Taliban were killed and 11 others injured. 
Sarhadi Zwak spokesman for Laghman governor said to BNA, in this operation, the Abozai, Marmal, Katel, Maidani, Shahidbaba and Besram regions which were under the threat of Taliban since six months back have been cleaned and security ensured in these areas.
The convoys of national army forces were transferred from this highway to Nuristan province. 
According to him, the forces of public order were dispatched to Nuristan province to ensure security on this highway. 
Quantities of Taliban’s arms were seized by Afghan forces. 
T. Suraya-Yarzadas
 

Sunday, December 23, 2012
Kabul (BNAS) The Afghan security forces in a cleaning up operation in Laghman province killed five armed insurgents and arrested 11 others. 
According to Shamshad 202 police zone, this operation conducted two days back by Afghan security forces in the vicinities of Laghman province in which five armed insurgents were killed 11 others arrested and the Hakimabad and Kajozai areas were cleaned from presence of armed insurgents.
The road between Mehtarlam and Alinegar districts which was closed reopened and the security posts were created on the way and operation continues in the vicinities of Laghman province. 
According to another report, a 5 members group of armed Taliban jointed to peace process in Kunar province yesterday. 
The mentioned group led by Qari Zaker who had terrorist activities against the government with his hand arms jointed to peace in that province. 
T. Surasya-Yarzada
 

Sunday, December 23, 2012
Jalalabad (BNA) A frontier policeman was martyred and two others  wounded in explosion of a mine in Chaparhar district of Nangarhar province. 
Edress Mohmand spokesman for Nangarhar frontier police commandment said to BNA, this explosion occurred in Dago area, Chaparhar district while the vehicle of frontier police was passsing from the area. 
In this explosion, a frontier policeman was martyred and two others were wounded. 
T. Suraya-Yarzada
 

Sunday, December 23, 2012
Khost (BNA) The security officials of Khost province said they arrested 2 suicide bombers from suburb of the center of that province. 
Colonel Abdul Qayoom Baqizou police chief of Khost said to BNA, these two suicide bombers were arrested from Matachina area, center of Khost province. 
According to the source, one of the arrested bombers is a student of 12 grades in school at Shakardar district of Kabul and the second bomber is a resident of Khost province and student of Paktia University. 
They wanted to carry out suicide attack in that province.
T. Suraya-Yarzada
 

Sunday, December 23, 2012
Kabul (BNA) The Minister of Information and Culture Dr. Sayed Makhdoom Raheen has expressed condolence over the demise of renowned poet Mohammad Tahir Hatif who breathed his last in the United States of America. 
In the message, Dr. Raheen expressed his sympathy to the family of late Hatif and letter circles of the country.
The poems of late Hatif was published in 650 pages here in Kabul last years. 
In the condolence message, the late Hatif who had served in different posts including Farah governor was ranked among famous poets such as King of poets (Malikishura) Qari and Betab. 
Dr. Raheen also expressed sympathy with all the poems fans at home and abroad over the sad demise of late Hatif.
 

Sunday, December 23, 2012
Kabul (BNAS) The High Peace Council (HPC) in efforts to ensure lasting peace in the country has presented a comprehensive peace plan to the armed oppositions, a member of the council, Qazi Mohammad Amin Weqad said yesterday.
The five-article plan, he added includes the release of Taliban from Pakistan jails and holding the conference of Ulema or religious scholars from Islamic countries to lash suicide bombing as a breach to Islam, which has been supported by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Nations.
On the possible demand by oppositions for the amendment of the country’s constitution, Weqad said the Loya Jirga can decide in this regard. 
He also noted that priority has been given in safeguarding national interests to the peace plan.
 

Sunday, December 23, 2012
Kabul (BNA) The House of people had rejected the draft for budget of 1393 fiscal years, the press office of the house said yesterday.
According to the source, in the session held yesterday, some of the lawmakers discussed the recent conference of Afghans including Taliban in Paris, saying the absence of Pakistan in the conference is questionable. 
Some legislators noted that modifying the constitution would be accepted if the rights of citizenship are respected. 
Some parliamentarians criticized the ministry of labor and social affairs for its failure to provide job opportunities, while others flayed the ministry for commerce and industries for the closure of textile factory. 
Some lawmakers lashed at landing on and taking off the PRTs planes and early pullout of foreign troops, calling on the ministry of transport to inspect it. 
In line with the agenda, the commission for finance had presented its evaluation on the budget 1392 and it was presented by legislator Amir Khanyar.
 

Sunday, December 23, 2012
Kabul (BNA) The head of National Directorate for Security (NDS) Assadullah Khalid would soon return home, spokesman of the body, Shafiqullah Tahiri said yesterday. 
Addressing a news conference here he added that the head of NDS has recovered and will be returned home in near future. 
Tahiri also stated the man behind terror attack on Spoghmai Hotel of Qargha and six more suicide bombers had been detained, adding Qari Barakatullah of Chak district; Wardak province had confessed that he had taken the terrorists by vehicle to attack Skpoghmai Hotel.
Six more suicide bombers, according to Tahiri had been captured in Saroza district of Paktika province and an explosive laden vehicle was also seized from the detained terrorists. 
Twelve more suicide bombers and 11 terrorists were captured during operations in Khost province, the spokesman further said, adding another Taliban commander was captured in Takhar province. 
Tahiri also reported arresting five armed Taliban from Helmand province and discovering a mine laboratory in Nahrisaraj district, Helmand province.