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[00:03:30] The residents of Logar welcomed the complete
[00:03:33] takeover by the forces of the Islamic Emirate on August 22nd,
[00:03:37] marking it as one of the most significant and decisive days in the contemporary history of the country.
[00:03:41] They state that with the withdrawal of foreign forces and the change
[00:03:44] in the political system, Afghanistan entered a new phase of political
[00:03:47] and historical developments. Exactly five years ago, on
[00:03:51] August 22nd, 1400 (Solar Hijri calendar),
[00:03:54] the city of Pul-e-Alam in Logar was completely conquered
[00:03:58] by the Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate during Operation Al-Fatah.
[00:04:01] Residents of Logar province remember this day as one of the
[00:04:05] unforgettable, historic, and decisive
[00:04:08] days for Afghans, stating that with the defeat
[00:04:11] of the occupying forces, the country returned
[00:04:14] to a new historical and political phase,
[00:04:18] and now, supporting, strengthening,
[00:04:20] and consolidating the Islamic system
[00:04:24] is essential. Cooperation between the people and officials
[00:04:27] is a shared responsibility of citizens for
[00:05:42] the country's progress and development, requiring comprehensive cooperation, and they call upon
[00:05:46] the people and youth to cooperate in strengthening
[00:05:50] and consolidating the Islamic system.
[00:05:51] province
[00:05:59] Logar province
[00:06:00] The center of Logar province
[00:06:04] was also conquered, because Logar province
[00:06:07] is the gate to Kabul.
[00:06:09] This is very important. Five years after
[00:06:43] August 22, 1400, residents of Logar
[00:06:46] once again emphasize strengthening the system,
[00:06:50] ensuring unity and solidarity among the people and officials,
[00:06:53] and cooperating for the stability and progress of the country.
[00:06:57] Simultaneously, residents of Badghis
[00:07:09] consider August 22nd a significant day in the contemporary
[00:07:13] history of the province and consider themselves its guardians. August 22nd,
[00:07:17] the day of the conquest of Badghis province by the forces
[00:07:21] of the Islamic Emirate, was a day when the carpet
[00:07:24] of colonialism was rolled up from this province,
[00:07:28] and an atmosphere of calm peace
[00:07:31] prevailed in this province. With the conquest of Badghis
[00:07:35] province on August 22nd by the forces of the Islamic
[00:07:38] Emirate, comprehensive security was established in this province,
[00:07:42] and a calm and stable atmosphere prevailed in the center and districts
[00:07:46] of this province. The head of Information
[00:07:49] and Culture of Badghis says that with the conquest
[00:07:53] of this province and the establishment of security, opportunities
[00:07:56] for social, cultural, and economic activities
[00:08:00] have been provided for the people, and all affairs
[00:08:03] have been removed from the control of the colonialists
[00:08:06] and placed in the hands of the people of the country.
[00:08:09] in this province say that this victory
[00:08:37] is the result of the sacrifices of the people. The existing
[00:08:40] security has provided a suitable opportunity for the development
[00:08:44] and improvement of people's lives, and we must appreciate
[00:08:48] the efforts and sacrifices of the people and Mujahideen.
[00:08:52] The Mujahideen very heroically came and conquered
[00:08:55] Badghis province on August 23rd.
[00:08:59] The noble people of Badghis province have been cooperating with the Mujahideen
[00:09:03] from the beginning, and on August 23rd,
[00:09:06] they very heroically defended them and cooperated with them.
[00:09:10] Many sacrifices
[00:09:13] have been made over the past 20 years. We are still proud
[00:09:16] that we freed our nation from the hands of corrupt
[00:09:20] people and their collaborators,
[00:09:23] which is a great source of pride and joy. It must be said
[00:09:27] that the people of Badghis province
[00:09:30] have always desired peace, prosperity,
[00:09:34] and independence, and on August 22nd,
[00:09:37] the people of this province achieved their long-cherished
[00:09:41] wish.
[00:09:52] On the occasion of August 24th, the anniversary of the conquest
[00:09:55] of the country by the Islamic Emirate and the end of the presence of foreign forces
[00:09:59] in Afghanistan, a special program was held with the presence of appointees
[00:10:02] of the Ministry of Interior at the general hall of the radio.
[00:10:06] Mowlavi Mohammad Nabi Omari, the First Deputy Minister of Interior,
[00:10:09] considered the preservation of the system and stability of the country
[00:10:13] a shared responsibility and emphasized obedience to the leadership,
[00:10:17] sincerity in service, unity, and good behavior with the people.
[00:10:21] Sheikh Abdul Rahman Munir, the Deputy Minister for Anti-Narcotics
[00:10:24] of this ministry, also referred to the forces as servants of the people
[00:10:27] and emphasized appreciating their efforts.
[00:10:30] Simultaneously, with the arrival of August 24th,
[00:10:34] the fifth anniversary of the conquest of the country by the Mujahideen
[00:10:37] of the Islamic Emirate, a special program was held
[00:10:41] with the presence of appointees of the Ministry of Interior
[00:10:44] at the general hall of the radio. Mowlavi Mohammad Nabi Omari,
[00:10:48] the First Deputy Minister of Interior, emphasized
[00:10:51] in this program preserving stability and existing achievements.
[00:12:59] says that after the defeat of the Western occupation, the country and the people of Afghanistan
[00:13:03] have breathed a sigh of relief under the umbrella of the Islamic system.
[00:13:06] Mr. Moti, referring to the strong struggle of the Mujahideen and their firm determination
[00:13:09] to defend the country and the homeland and end the occupation,
[00:13:13] says that Afghans have made great sacrifices to achieve victory.
[00:13:16] In the past 20 years, the brave Mujahideen
[00:13:20] of Afghanistan, with firm determination and will, to achieve
[00:13:24] One of the reasons for success
[00:14:25] was that the people were very
[00:14:28] united, especially in the north. Because in the north
[00:14:31] with many sacrifices
[00:14:34] they gained their independence. Mowlavi Abdullah Mukhtar,
[00:14:55] the governor of Baghlan, says that the Islamic Emirate
[00:14:58] came to power after a long and hard struggle and numerous
[00:15:02] sacrifices. Mr. Mukhtar calls on all citizens
[00:15:06] of the country to unite more with each other
[00:15:09] and strive for the progress and development of the country.
[00:15:13] Mowlavi Abdullah Mukhtar, the current governor of Baghlan,
[00:15:16] who has served in various parts of the Islamic
[00:15:20] Emirate, says on the occasion of the fifth anniversary
[00:15:24] of the conquest and the return of the Islamic Emirate
[00:15:28] to power in Afghanistan that the Islamic Emirate
[00:15:31] has made significant progress in various sectors
[00:15:35] in the past five years, and this process is still ongoing.
[00:15:38] And this process is still ongoing.
[00:15:42] همچنان ادامه
[00:15:43] It is a historic victory
[00:15:48] that we have achieved
[00:15:51] in history. May Allah grant us
[00:15:55] the grace to be grateful
[00:15:57] for this great blessing. Mr. Mukhtar
[00:16:01] calls on all Afghans Mufti Latifullah Hakimi,
[00:16:04] who was speaking at the special program
[00:17:07] on August 24th with the country's
[00:17:11] defense forces, urged the defense forces
[00:17:15] and the people of Afghanistan to strive more
[00:17:19] for the consolidation of the Islamic system. At the same time, the head
[00:17:22] of information and strategic publications of the Ministry of Defense
[00:17:26] called Afghanistan the graveyard of great empires
[00:17:29] and says that August 24th is a great message for foreign aggressors.
[00:17:33] The Inspector General of the Ministry of Defense
[00:17:37] says that the Islamic Emirate
[00:18:07] strategic of the Ministry of Defense called Afghanistan the graveyard
[00:18:11] of great empires and says that August 24th
[00:18:14] is a great message for aggressors. He also,
[00:18:17] in response to the recent statements of the spokesman
[00:18:20] of the Pakistani army, called the Pakistani military
[00:18:24] regime a mercenary army. The spokesman of the army
[00:18:27] of the Pakistani military regime
[00:18:30] a few days ago accused the Islamic Emirate
[00:18:33] of Afghanistan of befriending infidels.
[00:19:07] Meanwhile, some of the country's defense forces, by sharing
[00:19:11] their jihadist memories, assure that they will defend the Islamic
[00:19:15] system with their blood. will defend Inshallah,
[00:19:19] no one will be able to harm Afghanistan
[00:19:22] and the Islamic system as long as we are alive.
[00:19:24] Inshallah, Allah has given us life,
[00:19:27] and we will protect it with our lives
[00:19:30] and our wealth.
[00:19:32] This is while the Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate,
[00:19:36] after years of jihad and struggle, finally conquered
[00:19:39] Afghanistan completely on August 24, 1400,
[00:19:42] ending the 20-year occupation of the country.
[00:19:46] The graduation ceremony
[00:19:49] of 2,500 students of Kabul University
[00:19:52] was held with the recitation of a message from the esteemed
[00:19:55] Amir al-Mu'minin, may Allah protect him. The leader of the Islamic Emirate
[00:19:59] said in his message that our honor, glory, and progress are in Allah's
[00:20:02] religion, and we must firmly believe in the holy religion
[00:20:06] of Islam in all circumstances and act upon it. The esteemed
[00:20:10] Amir al-Mu'minin said in his message to professors and students
[00:20:13] that the status of a professor is very high, and Islam has given
[00:20:17] it great value. He asked professors to properly educate
[00:20:20] students in terms of beliefs, thoughts, ethics, science, and profession.
[00:20:24] They should reform their appearance and character, invite them
[00:20:28] to unity, and pay attention to their ethical education.
[00:20:32] Also, in his message, he asked students to defend Islamic values
[00:20:35] and Sharia laws in all circumstances and never abandon their religion
[00:20:39] and faith in any situation, and to respect their parents
[00:20:43] and professors, and to strive for piety, sincerity,
[00:20:47] and honesty in their daily lives. He assured the graduates
[00:21:04] that the government is looking for employment opportunities
[00:21:07] for them, and work is underway in this regard.
[00:21:10] Also, the graduation ceremony
[00:21:17] of students graduated from Kabul
[00:21:20] University of Education was held with the recitation
[00:21:24] of a message from the esteemed Amir al-Mu'minin, may Allah protect him.
[00:21:28] In this message to the graduated students, the importance of religious
[00:21:32] and modern knowledge was highlighted, stating that you should acquire
[00:21:35] both religious and fundamental sciences at universities.
[00:21:39] Undoubtedly, religious sciences have superiority over other sciences,
[00:21:43] but acquiring fundamental and worldly sciences is also a necessity.
[00:21:46] This message also states that to strengthen academic affairs and
[00:21:56] prepare standardized curricula and provide the necessary
[00:22:00] conditions for their implementation, establish administrative and educational
[00:22:03] infrastructures, recruit professional teachers, and provide
[00:22:07] essential equipment for theoretical and practical training
[00:22:11] and other educational needs. Also, in this message, teachers
[00:22:14] are asked to have unity and agreement with each other
[00:22:18] and to make more efforts in educating their students,
[00:22:22] and in educating students, to use patience, perseverance,
[00:22:25] trustworthiness, advice, compassion, and kindness,
[00:22:28] to educate them like their own children, and to be a practical
[00:22:32] role model for them in word and deed, to teach
[00:22:35] with research and study, and to continuously advise
[00:22:39] students on reforming their appearance and character
[00:22:42] and accustoming them to good morals. Also, Sheikh Al-Hadith
[00:22:46] Mowlavi Nida Mohammad Nadeem, the Minister of Higher Education,
[00:22:49] addressed the graduates, saying that you are very lucky
[00:22:53] to have acquired knowledge, because those who have knowledge
[00:22:56] and those who do not have knowledge are not equal. According to him,
[00:23:00] the country's government and people have high expectations of you,
[00:23:03] so strive to expand your knowledge and education
[00:23:07] more than ever before.
[00:23:09] Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi,
[00:23:17] the Minister of Foreign Affairs, In this meeting,
[00:23:24] comprehensive discussions were held on bilateral
[00:23:27] relations, the development of economic and transit cooperation,
[00:23:30] and the holding of the seventh meeting of the joint
[00:23:34] economic commission between the two countries. The Minister of Foreign
[00:23:37] Affairs expressed satisfaction with the practical process of economic
[00:23:40] and transit cooperation between the two countries
[00:23:44] and added that there are more opportunities for cooperation
[00:23:47] between the two countries. The Minister of Jihad and Agriculture
[00:23:51] of Iran also considered benefiting from existing cooperation
[00:23:55] opportunities in various sectors important and emphasized
[00:23:58] the development of existing cooperation.
[00:24:06] During the Afghanistan-Iran Trade Relations Conference in Kabul,
[00:24:10] discussions were held on expanding and facilitating trade,
[00:24:13] investment, transit, visa issuance, and financial exchanges
[00:24:17] between the two countries. Both sides emphasized
[00:24:21] strengthening economic relations, ensuring food security,
[00:24:24] and increasing joint investments in Afghanistan.
[00:24:27] The Afghanistan-Iran Trade Relations Conference in Kabul
[00:24:31] was held with the presence of officials from both countries and representatives
[00:24:34] from the private sector. The conference emphasized
[00:24:38] the development of trade, investment, transit, and economic
[00:24:41] cooperation, and discussions were held on facilitating the visa
[00:24:45] issuance process, reducing trade costs, and resolving existing
[00:24:48] problems. The Minister of Industry and Commerce says that Afghanistan
[00:25:20] will provide opportunities for the private sector
[00:25:23] of both countries to operate in a synergistic interaction and cooperation,
[00:25:27] so that we can all benefit,
[00:25:31] especially to ensure economic security, and particularly
[00:25:34] judicial security, for friendly Muslim and neighboring countries
[00:25:38] with mutual cooperation, Inshallah.
[00:25:41] In this conference, economic relations between the two
[00:25:44] countries, collaborations made in various difficult
[00:25:48] stages and conditions, the needs of both sides,
[00:25:52] and joint investment in Afghanistan's agriculture
[00:25:55] were also discussed.
[00:25:57] Residents of Parwan province say that after August 24th,
[00:26:01] the media continued its broadcasts with a new structure and in accordance
[00:26:04] with the country's culture. They add that they appreciate
[00:26:08] the media programs that are now produced and broadcast
[00:26:12] in accordance with the country's culture and Islamic Sharia.
[00:26:16] On the eve of August 24th, Parwan province is witnessing
[00:26:19] extensive preparations to commemorate this day.
[00:26:23] Calligraphers and muralists have contributed to beautifying
[00:26:26] the environment and celebrating this day by writing slogans
[00:26:30] and commemorative messages. One of the calligraphers
[00:26:33] and muralists in Parwan province says,
[00:26:36] "For about
[00:26:38] 1 or 20 days, we have been working on the walls
[00:26:42] on behalf of the Information and Culture Department, meaning we are writing
[00:26:45] poems."
[00:26:48] We greatly appreciate the fifth anniversary of the Islamic Emirate
[00:26:51] from the government and also from the Information and Culture Department
[00:26:55] for providing us with this opportunity. Meanwhile, Mashooq, one of the residents
[00:26:58] of Parwan province, says that these poems have special importance
[00:27:02] in upholding independence and recalling the memories
[00:27:06] and sacrifices of the Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate.
[00:27:09] Writing such poems can once again
[00:27:12] pass on such cities and such sacrifices
[00:27:16] from generation to generation to future generations,
[00:27:20] that this freedom was achieved
[00:27:22] at the cost of the blood of thousands of youths
[00:27:26] and a high price. It is worth mentioning
[00:27:30] that these preparations for the worthy celebration of August 24th
[00:27:33] in Parwan province have been underway for some time.
[00:27:50] of public mourning to commemorate the victims of the powerful earthquake.
[00:27:54] The Colombian government stated that during the public mourning,
[00:27:58] the flags of government buildings in the country and also
[00:28:01] embassies in foreign countries will be flown
[00:28:04] at half-mast. The 7.4 magnitude earthquake
[00:28:07] in the western regions of Colombia caused
[00:28:11] widespread destruction. According to the latest
[00:28:15] figures from officials, the death toll
[00:28:18] from this incident has reached 265 people,
[00:28:21] approximately 300 people have been injured,
[00:28:24] and 500 others are still missing.
[00:28:27] According to reports, approximately 28,000 families
[00:28:31] have also suffered heavy financial losses
[00:28:34] due to this earthquake. Russian President
[00:28:37] Vladimir Putin has threatened that in response to the seizure
[00:28:41] of Russian ships and the plans
[00:28:44] of European countries to sell the cargo
[00:28:48] of the seized ships, Russia will also seize
[00:28:51] ships belonging to European countries.
[00:28:55] He called these actions piracy and plunder
[00:28:58] and said that Russia will be forced to respond
[00:29:02] to these actions. This is while some European
[00:29:06] countries, within the framework of the European Union sanctions,
[00:29:10] have seized ships carrying Russian oil
[00:29:13] that are suspected of violating the sanctions. These sanctions,
[00:29:17] which the European Union approved last month,
[00:29:21] allow member countries of the union to sell
[00:29:25] oil and other cargo found on seized
[00:29:28] ships. And the last news is
[00:29:32] that the Lebanese parliament abolished the death penalty and replaced
[00:29:36] all existing death
[00:29:40] sentences with life imprisonment. According to Reuters,
[00:29:44] with this action, Lebanon becomes the first
[00:29:46] country in the Middle East to officially
[00:29:50] abolish the death penalty. Murder and treason
[00:29:53] were among the crimes in this country
[00:29:56] that carried the death penalty. We have reached the end
[00:30:00] of this news package. Thank you for your company.
[00:30:15] Goodbye. This is the end of this news package.
[00:30:19] Thank you for joining us. Goodbye.