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    HIA condemns Iranian fire at Afghan workers

    KABUL (PAN): The Hezb-i-Islami of Afghanistan on Wednesday condemned the killing of some innocent Afghan workers by Iranian borders forces, saying the shooting negated good neighbourliness and other international norms.



    Security and Crime

    "Imposters" join peace drive in Nangarhar

    JALALABAD (PAN): Residents on Saturday claimed individuals pretending to be Taliban militants were joining the government-initiated peace drive in eastern Nangarhar province to benefit from certain privileges.



    Security and Crime

    Taliban, HIA fighters clash in Wardak

    GHAZNI CITY (PAN): A clash has erupted between Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) and Taliban fighters after an HIA commander was killed in a roadside bombing in central Maidan Wardak province, an official said on Saturday.



    Governance

    HIA factions in talks on reunification

    KABUL (PAN): The two factions of Hezb-i-Islami of Afghanistan (HIA) have been in talks to reach a consensus on fielding a joint candidate in next year's presidential elections and a possible reunification, sources have said.



    Governance

    HIA team in talks with politicians on polls

    KABUL (PAN): A delegation of the Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA), the second largest militant group after the Taliban, has been in Kabul to discuss with political parties the upcoming elections, sources said on Wednesday.



    Governance

    Hezb-i-Islami to name presidential candidate

    KABUL (PAN): The pro-government Hezb-i-Islami party on Thursday decided to field its candidate in the presidential election due next year.



    Governance

    Hekmatyar sets terms for poll participation

     KABUL (PAN): Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar has offered the Kabul government a two-point proposal for his group's participation in the 2014 presidential election.



    Governance

    Taliban to attend Paris conference

    KABUL (PAN):  The Taliban on Tuesday announced they would participate in a conference on Afghanistan’s future to be hosted by France later this month.



    Governance

    HIA to consult nation on contesting elections

    KABUL (PAN): The Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA), led by Economy Minister Abdul Hadi Arghandiwal, decided on Thursday that it would not remain indifferent to the upcoming elections and would consul



    Governance

    Clean polls impossible in NATO presence: HIA

    ISLAMABAD (PAN): The second largest anti-government armed group in Afghanistan, Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) said it is impossible to conduct transparent elections due to the presence of foreign troops in the country.