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    Governance

    MPs suggest rethink on Pakistan policy

    KABUL (PAN): Members of the Meshrano Jirga -- or upper house of the parliament -- on Sunday said the incoming Pakistan government would not help Afghanistan and asked the Karzai administration to review its policy toward the neighbouring country.



    Governance

    Rassoul, Burns stress early BSA conclusion

    KABUL (PAN): The Afghanistan-US Bilateral Commission, created under the Enduring Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA), on Saturday met in Kabul to review progress in implementing the vision of a secure, democratic and prosperous Afghanistan.



    Governance

    Muslimyar alleges Pak-US deal on Durand Line

    KABUL (PAN): Senate Chairman Fazal Hadi Muslimyar on Thursday alleged US troops had paved the ground for Pakistani forces to advance 40 kilometres into eastern Afghanistan under "a secret deal".



    Governance

    Islamabad, Tehran asked to halt meddling

    KABUL (PAN): Stressing greater representation for Pashtuns in next year's presidential and provincial council elections, hundreds of tribesmen on Thursday staged an anti-Pakistan protest to condemn recent attacks on Afghan border posts.



    Governance

    2 media outlets warned of legal action

    KABUL (PAN): The Right and Justice Party on Thursday strongly denied receiving money from any foreign organisation on a monthly basis as reported by two local media outlets.



    Security and Crime

    Man plotting to kill Abdullah detained: NDS

    KABUL (PAN): A man has been detained for plotting an assassination attempt on top opposition leader Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, the Afghan spy service claimed on Wednesday.



    Security and Crime,Migration

    Afghan human smuggler jailed in Indonesia

    KABUL (PAN): An Indonesian court on Tuesday convicted a man of Afghan origin on the charge of human smuggling and sentenced him to six years in prison, a media report said.



    Governance

    Afghan journalists still facing threats: UN

    KABUL (PAN): The government should not subject media organisations to selective treatment to promote the freedom of expression in the country, the deputy minister of information and culture said on Tuesday.



    Reconstruction,Education

    Japan pledges $25m for school buildings

    KABUL (PAN): Japan on Tuesday pledged $25 million for the construction of school buildings in three provinces of the country, an official said.



    Governance

    Senate also summons finance minister

    KABUL (PAN): The Meshrano Jirga -- or upper house of parliament -- decided on Tuesday to summon Finance Minister Hazrat Omar Zakhelwal to give the names of the lawmakers making illegal demands on the Ministry of Finance.