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    Afghanistan yet to benefit from IRU facilities

    by Abdul Qadir SiddiquionMay 19, 2012 - 19:35

    KABUL (PAN): Afghanistan has been unable over the past 37 years to benefit from joining the International Road Transport Union (IRU) due to decades of conflict.

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    Security and Crime

    Afghan moneychanger flees to UAE with $5m

    by Abdul Qadir SiddiquionMay 19, 2012 - 18:25

    KABUL (PAN): A moneychanger in Kabul has sneaked out of the country with $5 million (250.4 million afghanis) that belonged to his colleagues, officials said on Saturday.

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    Governance

    Afghanistan welcomes German, Australian aid for security forces

    by Abdul Qadir SiddiquionMay 17, 2012 - 19:26

    KABUL (PAN): Afghanistan on Thursday welcomed German and Australian financial assistances to support Afghan security personnel beyond 2014.

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    Security and Crime

    Only security personnel can carry heavy arms: MoI

    by Abdul Qadir SiddiquionMay 17, 2012 - 17:10

    KABUL (PAN): The Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Thursday said no individual except security personnel could carry heavy weapons anywhere in the country.

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    Business & Economics

    Gold dips, food prices stable in Kabul

    by Abdul Qadir SiddiquionMay 17, 2012 - 14:36

    KABUL (PAN): Prices of gold dipped during the outgoing week in Kabul, while rates of other commodities remained stable, retailers said on Thursday.

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    Business & Economics

    Neighbours trying to impede mining projects: Shahrani

    by Abdul Qadir SiddiquionMay 15, 2012 - 19:20

    KABUL (PAN): Minister of Mines Wahidullah Shahrani on Tuesday alleged some neighbouring countries were threatening mega mine projects in order to impede Afghanistan’s economic revival.

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    Business & Economics

    Canadian firm to assess Faryab oil reserves

    by Abdul Qadir SiddiquionMay 15, 2012 - 18:41

    KABUL (PAN): A Canadian firm would ascertain the level of oil reserves in areas between the Aqina dry port and Andkhoi district in northern Faryab province over the next three months, officials said on Tuesday.

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    Gold down, rice up in Kabul

    by Abdul Qadir SiddiquionMay 10, 2012 - 18:44

    KABUL (PAN): Prices of gold dropped and that of rice jumped during the outgoing week in Kabul, where rates of other essential commodities stayed stable, retailers said on Thursday.

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    Governance

    Zakhilwal speaks of pressure on appointments

    by Abdul Qadir SiddiquionMay 8, 2012 - 18:43

    KABUL (PAN): Finance Minister Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal, acknowledging corruption at customs offices, on Monday revealed he has been under pressure from some circles in appointments to revenue departments.

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    Business & Economics

    Ambitious uplift strategy mapped out for Tokyo Conference

    by Abdul Qadir SiddiquionMay 8, 2012 - 18:01

    KABUL (PAN): Afghanistan would present a development proposal budget for 22 programmes, which needs $8 billion yearly over a decade, at the forthcoming Tokyo donors’ conference.

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