RTANEWS — broadcast 20260810 113000 UTC 207 transcript segments Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API (Chirp) + Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:00] The [00:02:16] construction of a large cement production factory began in Herat [00:02:20] province. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, [00:02:23] Deputy Economic Minister of the Prime Ministry, and Minister of Mines and [00:02:26] Petroleum, emphasized at the inauguration of the factory's construction [00:02:29] that with the establishment of this factory, in addition to creating [00:02:32] job opportunities for thousands of compatriots, it also plays [00:02:36] a fundamental role in self-sufficiency and preventing [00:02:39] cement imports. This is an important economic [00:02:43] step towards self-sufficiency in cement production. [00:04:01] The governor of Herat also welcomed the start of construction of this cement production [00:04:05] factory, emphasizing that Herat province provides a suitable [00:04:08] environment for investment and called on all [00:04:11] investors to invest their capital within the [00:04:15] country. The head of the Chamber of Commerce and Investment also [00:04:19] stated that investment in the cement project indicates [00:04:22] the high capacity of the private sector. [00:04:26] Such projects are of special importance for the [00:04:30] country's economy because investment in [00:04:34] production creates job opportunities, [00:04:38] increases domestic production, circulates [00:04:41] capital within the country, and reduces dependence on [00:04:45] imports. Meanwhile, officials of the [00:04:48] company contracting this project also emphasize that in the [00:04:52] near future, with the start of production, up to 4,000 tons of cement [00:04:56] will be produced daily in the first phase. [00:05:44] The Food, Drug, and Health Products Quality Laboratory was inaugurated in Herat Industrial [00:05:48] Town at a cost of 320 million Afghanis by the Economic [00:05:52] Affairs Department of the Prime Ministry and other high-ranking officials of the Islamic Emirate. [00:05:55] Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Economic Minister of the Prime Ministry, [00:05:59] emphasized at the inauguration ceremony of this laboratory that the establishment of this center plays [00:06:03] a significant role in raising production standards and ensuring product [00:06:07] quality for domestic and foreign markets. Shaib [00:06:10] Jalali reports. Drugs [00:06:17] and health products in Herat province. The Economic [00:06:20] Deputy of the Prime Ministry stated in this program [00:06:24] that the activity of this center can prevent the entry of substandard [00:06:28] materials and products into the market [00:06:31] and provide the ground for testing products [00:06:35] within Herat. This is to ensure [00:06:38] the quality of products and production [00:06:42] through technical [00:07:43] and standardized centers for purchasing [00:07:46] equipment and materials for this laboratory. [00:07:49] است [00:07:51] Previously, [00:07:54] we only had one laboratory [00:07:57] in the center in Kabul for [00:08:00] lawsuits. The governor of Herat also stated [00:08:03] that the cooperation of central officials has paved the way for the growth [00:08:07] of this province as one of the country's economic [00:08:11] and industrial hubs. It is worth noting that currently, more than a thousand manufacturing [00:08:14] factories are operating in the Herat Industrial Park, and the establishment [00:08:18] of this laboratory can play a fundamental [00:08:21] role in facilitating industrialists and controlling [00:08:24] quality. Mawlawi [00:08:28] Abdulsalam Hanafi, Deputy Head of the Prime Ministry's Office, at the head of a delegation consisting of [00:08:32] members of the Commission for the Organization of Structures and Salaries, reviewed [00:08:35] the general situation of Herat Prison and met and discussed with a number of prisoners. [00:08:38] است. [00:11:57] and a strong will of Asad's ancestors were recorded in the contemporary history of the country, and once [00:12:00] again, in Samangan province, with their epic creation, they saved [00:12:04] this province from the yoke of colonialism and achieved its complete [00:12:07] conquest. Residents of Samangan, while welcoming this [00:12:11] historic day, consider it a step towards strengthening [00:12:13] Islamic law, equality, prosperity, and nationwide [00:12:17] security, fulfilling the long-held aspirations of the [00:12:20] people of this province. They consider welcoming [00:12:24] this day valuable for conveying the message of resistance [00:12:27] against oppression and tyranny to future generations. [00:12:30] This word is jihad, it is a struggle, it is seeking [00:12:34] justice, which the people of Afghanistan have in a very great [00:12:37] historical sense. Resistance and their struggles [00:12:41] have today proven to the world, and [00:12:44] the world also knows that Afghanistan is an independent country, [00:12:47] a free country, a country that accepts no foreigners [00:12:50] or invaders. One of the achievements of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the activity [00:13:02] of government agencies, the private sector, and [00:13:06] public services, and it provides development programs. [00:13:09] Meanwhile, local officials in Samangan recalled [00:13:13] memories of the jihad era against America and [00:13:16] its allied countries, emphasizing once again [00:13:19] resistance and defense of the country against foreign interference [00:13:22] for the people. [00:15:31] 512 commercial passports and academic passports were distributed [00:15:34] to applicants. [00:15:37] In the third press conference of the government's program in the Mirror of the Press, through which the achievements [00:15:41] of emirate agencies are shared with the media and the public, Mawlawi Allah [00:15:45] Mujahid, spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, explained the important achievements [00:15:48] of the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology in the [00:15:51] year 1447 Hijri. He said that approximately 350 telecommunication [00:15:55] sites have been activated in remote areas, and 150 other sites [00:15:58] are under construction. Also, in order to establish and develop the infrastructure [00:16:02] of telecommunication services, 851 kilometers [00:16:05] of the internet network have been expanded to enhance [00:16:37] passport information, stating that during the mentioned period, a total [00:16:40] of 65,086 ordinary passports, [00:16:43] 3,045 commercial passports, and 512 [00:16:46] academic passports were distributed to applicants. [00:16:49] He added that during the same period, the visas of [00:16:52] 167 foreign citizens were extended. According [00:16:55] to him, in addition to simplifying this process, the General Directorate of Passports has also [00:16:59] provided the necessary facilities in this sector. For improving [00:17:03] the quality of services and creating facilities. [00:17:06] لپاره. [00:17:56] They said that compared to the past, more facilities have been created [00:18:00] in the passport application process. [00:18:02] The Information Department distributed approximately two million electronic [00:18:06] identity cards across the country in the year 147 Hijri. Mawlawi [00:18:10] Zabihullah Mujahid, who was speaking at the continuation of the government's program [00:18:13] in the Mirror of the Press, added that this department also distributed one million new [00:18:17] and certified paper identity cards. Mr. Mujahid also called the activity [00:18:20] of the Afghan Post Emirate company this year very fruitful and added [00:18:24] that this company has been able to facilitate the transfer of more than five million [00:18:27] 28 thousand correspondences within the country and [00:18:30] 5,853 to outside the country. [00:18:34] Mahmood Rasek reports. [00:18:38] The Islamic Emirate considers the achievements of the General Directorate [00:18:41] of Information and the Afghan Post Emirate company in the year [00:18:44] 147 Hijri to be very fruitful. [00:18:48] Mawlawi Zabihullah Mujahid, who was speaking [00:18:51] at the continuation of the government's program in the Mirror of the Press, [00:18:54] said that this department distributed more than 3 million [00:18:58] electronic and new paper identity cards for males [00:19:02] and females across the country during [00:19:05] this year. According to Mr. Mujahid, [00:19:09] during this year, several new Asan Khedmat centers [00:19:12] have started their activities in various provinces to [00:19:16] provide facilities to citizens. In the year 1447 [00:19:19] Hijri, approximately two million electronic [00:19:22] identity cards, including one million [00:19:25] and 500 thousand for males and 500 thousand [00:19:28] for females, were distributed. [00:19:31] Also, during the same period, [00:19:35] approximately one million identity cards. [00:20:03] has provided outside the country. [00:20:05] است. [00:20:10] The country's [00:20:13] more than fifteen ceremonies [00:20:15] water [00:20:18] 8534 [00:20:58] were transferred outside the city. He also reported that in the Ministry [00:21:01] of Labor and Social Affairs, more than 62,000 work permits and technical [00:21:05] and vocational training for more than 45,000 people were distributed. [00:21:09] Jahid Hakimi reports. In the series [00:21:12] of the government's program in the Mirror of the Press this week, the achievements [00:21:16] of agencies providing public services were explained. [00:22:11] irrigation in various places has been completed. Mawlawi [00:22:15] Zabihullah Mujahid says that during this period, more than [00:22:18] 62,000 [00:22:50] He reported that in the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, more than [00:22:54] 62,000 work permits have been distributed, and he says that more [00:22:57] than 45,000 people have also received technical [00:23:01] and vocational [00:23:02] training. [00:23:10] work permits have been distributed. Also, [00:23:14] to create more facilities, the [00:23:17] permits have been digitized. [00:23:50] The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing says that this detailed plan has been prepared for an area [00:23:54] of 30,294 [00:23:56] and is designed to create more than 2,000 residential plots. [00:24:00] شده [00:24:00] است. [00:24:07] The Minister of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice emphasized good [00:24:10] and patient conduct towards the people. Sheikh Mehdi [00:24:14] Khalid Hanafi said in a seminar held for the ministry's officials [00:24:17] that knowledge alone cannot lead to perfection [00:24:21] or salvation. He added in his speech that if someone wants to have [00:24:25] good and desirable morals in society, they must also combine [00:24:28] action with knowledge. [00:24:32] The speech of the Minister of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, and all [00:24:35] complaints for the officials, Sheikh al-Hadith [00:24:39] Muhammad Khalid Hanafi, during his speech at a seminar held [00:24:42] for the ministry's officials, said: If someone wants [00:24:46] to adorn society with good and desirable morals, [00:26:09] individuals involved in vices and indecency were gently [00:26:12] encouraged to repent in accordance with [00:26:16] religion and Sharia. [00:26:19] Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, met with Alireza Bigdeli, Ambassador [00:26:23] of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Afghanistan. The two sides discussed holding [00:26:27] an international exhibition of agriculture and livestock in Afghanistan [00:26:30] and how Iranian companies and trade delegations would participate [00:26:33] in this exhibition. The Minister of Agriculture emphasized the expansion of agricultural and trade [00:26:37] relations and cooperation between the two countries, stating that Afghanistan is an agricultural [00:26:41] country with diverse and organic products, and efforts are being made to introduce [00:26:44] these products to regional and global markets [00:26:48] through exhibitions. [00:26:49] شود. [00:26:57] The Minister of Border, Ethnic and Tribal Affairs, upon the instruction of the Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Akhund, [00:27:01] headed a delegation consisting of the Deputy Minister of Interior [00:27:04] and the Deputy Minister of Logistics of the Ministry of Defense to investigate a recent conflict [00:27:08] between local residents and Mujahideen in [00:27:11] the market of Yaftal district, Badakhshan province, [00:27:15] which resulted in casualties among civilians and military personnel. [00:27:19] They have traveled to this province. Mullah Noorullah [00:27:23] Noori and the delegation members, during the condolences and meeting with scholars [00:27:26] and tribal elders of the region, stated that there is no place [00:27:30] for discrimination, tribalism, regionalism, or [00:28:02] During the past 3 months, in intelligence and border discovery operations in various [00:28:06] parts of the country and along the Durand Line, a large quantity of weapons, ammunition, [00:28:10] medical supplies, vehicles, and other smuggled goods have been discovered [00:28:14] and seized. According to this ministry, among the discovered and seized goods are 66 [00:28:17] Kalashnikovs, 20 M16s, 17 M4s, 33 [00:28:21] pistols, 8,000 various heavy and light [00:28:25] bullets, 40 vehicles, 2,600 kilograms [00:28:28] of narcotics, thousands of kilograms of meth, [00:28:31] and 486 cartons of medicine.