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[00:03:01] In the name of the great and powerful God, dear listeners of Radio Sawt
[00:03:04] Shariat, the national radio of Afghanistan, dear viewers of National Television and
[00:03:08] National News, peace be upon you and the mercy of God and His blessings. Welcome
[00:03:12] to tonight's news collection. Today,
[00:03:15] Tuesday, the third of Sunbulah, year 1405 Hijri
[00:03:18] Shami, the eleventh of Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 Hijri Qamari,
[00:03:22] which corresponds to the fifth of August 2026
[00:03:25] AD. First, the headlines.
[00:03:28] news.
[00:04:30] Some of these booths will be leased by Iranian
[00:04:32] companies, God willing, from you, and
[00:04:36] we will have the opportunity to be with you and cooperate
[00:04:40] with you.
[00:04:43] Tashkent's readiness to invest in the construction of residential
[00:04:46] houses and townships in Afghanistan.
[00:04:49] The ambassador of Uzbekistan in Kabul discussed this with the Minister of Urban
[00:04:53] Development and Housing. He
[00:04:55] said.
[00:05:05] Uzbekistan has shown interest in
[00:05:08] building houses in Afghanistan in the sector of
[00:05:42] said that the warlord groups in Afghanistan are moving in the wrong direction,
[00:05:46] and added that these groups looted Afghanistan
[00:05:50] even when they were supported by America. They have
[00:05:52] done so.
[00:05:55] Aisha Wahab, the first Afghan-born elected representative to the US Congress,
[00:05:59] in an interview with American new democracy media, said that
[00:06:02] Washington should have diplomatic engagement with the Islamic
[00:06:06] Emirate. The United States should resort to diplomacy,
[00:06:09] regardless of who is in power.
[00:08:12] Officials of the Ministry of Interior say that the Department for Combating Narcotics of this
[00:08:16] ministry, from the beginning of this year until now, during 22,000 different operations,
[00:08:19] in addition to other narcotics, has discovered and seized 800,000 tablets
[00:08:23] of "Zik" and over 100,000 tablets of "Ket".
[00:08:26] At the same time, doctors say that a large number of people addicted to "Zik"
[00:08:30] narcotics and "Ket" tablets refer to health centers,
[00:08:33] who are at serious risk of heart disease and stroke.
[00:08:36] Their lives have been facing serious danger.
[00:08:39] is.
[00:10:55] We accept the reading of the religion of Allah Almighty to the people so that divine laws and
[00:10:58] the demands of Sharia are conveyed to the people. Sheikh Muhammad Khalid
[00:11:02] Hanafi also added in his speech that in this path, from
[00:11:06] the prophets to the noble companions, everyone sacrificed, and we too
[00:11:09] should not fear or be afraid of anyone
[00:11:13] in this path.
[00:11:16] Sheikh Muhammad Khalid Hanafi, the Minister of Promotion of Virtue and
[00:11:19] Prevention of Vice, and all complaints, says that death
[00:11:22] and life are only in the hands of Allah Almighty.
[00:12:55] take action.
[00:12:58] Mawlawi Amin Khan Taqi, the Foreign Minister, met with the head of Jawi and the prominent investor
[00:13:02] of Al-Sa'er Kuwait Trading Company, Muhammad Nasser Muhammad Al-Sa'er.
[00:13:06] During this meeting, they discussed the current situation in Afghanistan, security,
[00:13:09] stability, and also the opportunities created in the sectors of trade and investment.
[00:13:13] The Foreign Minister called the relations between Kuwait and Afghanistan historical and positive,
[00:13:17] and expressed hope that comprehensive relations between the two countries will further
[00:13:21] expand. Mr. Al-Sa'er, while expressing satisfaction with his visit to Afghanistan,
[00:13:24] said that he wants to start his trade relations with Afghanistan
[00:13:28] in the future, and added that his company plans to export dried and
[00:13:31] fresh fruits from Afghanistan to Kuwait and other markets.
[00:13:35] At the same time, both sides emphasized the expansion of economic and trade relations,
[00:13:39] strengthening of joint cooperation, facilitating movement, and effective
[00:13:42] utilization of existing investment opportunities in Afghanistan.
[00:13:45] They stressed.
[00:13:52] The Ambassador of Pakistan in Kabul, in a meeting with the Minister of Urban Development and Housing, said that
[00:13:55] they are ready to invest in Afghanistan, especially in Kabul, in the construction of residential houses and
[00:13:59] townships. Also, both sides discussed the exchange
[00:14:03] of experiences in the fields of engineering and enhancing the capacity of professional
[00:14:07] cadres. Officials of this ministry assured
[00:14:10] of providing necessary facilities within the framework of the law and added that so far, land
[00:14:14] has been distributed to over 70,000 returning migrant families for permanent
[00:14:17] settlement. It has been.
[00:14:21] The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing says that the Ambassador of Uzbekistan in Afghanistan.
[00:14:51] The country showed interest in investing
[00:14:55] in building houses in Afghanistan. And in the same way, this was also discussed
[00:14:59] that for professional cadres, for
[00:15:02] them at the same time,
[00:15:06] the works
[00:15:13] families from neighboring countries consider it beneficial. According to
[00:15:17] them, if houses are provided to returning families in a steadfast manner,
[00:15:20] their problems in the shelter sector will be solved.
[00:15:24] In order for this action to bear fruit, the Afghan
[00:15:27] government should not only suffice with land distribution, but
[00:15:31] also play an active facilitating role.
[00:15:34] Provide water and electricity infrastructure.
[00:15:39] Guarantee foreign investment with transparent laws and also
[00:15:43] create financial mechanisms so that poor migrants
[00:15:46] can purchase these newly built houses on installments.
[00:15:50] A good opportunity for building companies and
[00:15:54] affordable housing, especially for returning migrants.
[00:15:57] Considering the increasing
[00:16:00] need for housing, the Afghan
[00:16:03] government should, in addition to land distribution, provide the groundwork
[00:16:06] for construction. of housing,
[00:16:09] legal protection, roads, and other basic services,
[00:16:13] and also provide financial assistance
[00:16:17] to low-income returning migrants
[00:16:20] and consider it so that they
[00:16:23] can build their own houses. The Ambassador
[00:16:26] of Uzbekistan reviewed the plans, blueprints, and maps of a number of cities and townships
[00:16:30] of the country, which were prepared by the engineers of the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing,
[00:16:33] and praised their efforts and professionalism. praised.
[00:16:48] The exhibition said that the Islamic Emirate, based on its economic-oriented policy,
[00:16:52] is committed to supporting traders and investors, and expressed hope that Afghanistan's
[00:16:56] information will be recognized in global markets as a standard
[00:16:59] and quality name. be recognized.
[00:17:03] For the first time, a three-day exhibition was held to promote the goldsmith
[00:17:08] industry across the country.
[00:17:12] and the support of the Islamic Emirate for traders is one of the factors that
[00:17:15] has encouraged Afghan and foreign investors to invest
[00:17:19] in the country. Throughout this
[00:17:23] five-year period, the only solution that has led to progress
[00:17:27] in every industry has been the importance that today in
[00:17:30] our goldsmith industry we have also been able to move towards
[00:17:34] self-sufficiency. Whether from the perspective of processing or from the perspective of.
[00:17:52] The Islamic Emirate fully supports investors based on its economic-oriented policy, and said that the Islamic
[00:17:55] Emirate hopes that Afghanistan's information will gain a good
[00:17:59] position and credibility in global
[00:18:02] markets. My request is that
[00:18:05] we must train the best designers in the world from Afghanistan.
[00:18:08] We must make them available to our goldsmiths.
[00:18:11] We must have advanced machinery.
[00:18:15] And we must make Afghanistan self-sufficient in the goldsmith
[00:18:18] sector. On the other hand, the Iranian ambassador in Kabul assured
[00:18:22] that his country is committed to increasing its cooperation with Afghanistan
[00:18:26] in the development and growth of the goldsmith industry.
[00:18:29] I hope that next year, some of these booths
[00:18:33] will be leased by Iranian companies,
[00:18:36] God willing, from you. And we will have an opportunity to be
[00:18:39] by your side and cooperate with you
[00:18:43] so that all the aspirations that the honorable minister mentioned
[00:18:47] that we must take the flag of this industry in the
[00:18:51] world, God willing, we will be able to realize them in the future. Officials say
[00:18:54] that this three-day exhibition, in addition to introducing the capacities
[00:18:58] of the goldsmith industry, will provide marketing opportunities for domestic
[00:19:02] products, attract investment, and allow access of Afghanistan's
[00:19:05] goldsmith products to global markets.
[00:19:08] will provide.
[00:19:11] Officials of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology say that 4G services in
[00:19:15] the country have exceeded 10 million users. Inayatullah Lakozai, spokesman for this
[00:19:18] ministry, says that currently there are about 32 million active SIM cards
[00:19:22] in Afghanistan and nearly 17 million people use
[00:19:26] internet services. At the same time, some citizens
[00:19:29] welcome the expansion of telecommunication services, especially in remote areas of the country, after
[00:19:32] the rule of the Islamic Emirate, but they demand improved
[00:19:36] quality of services and price control.
[00:19:40] A report from my colleague. 4G services in
[00:19:44] Afghanistan have reached over ten million people. Inayatullah
[00:19:47] Alakozay, spokesman for the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology,
[00:19:51] says: The number of 4G service users in
[00:19:54] Afghanistan has reached nearly 10 million people. Inayatullah
[00:19:57] adds that currently there are about 32
[00:20:01] million active SIM cards in Afghanistan
[00:20:04] and nearly 17 million people use the internet.
[00:20:10] The ministry has been able to improve the quality of services in Afghanistan
[00:20:12] in various
[00:20:15] areas and deliver these services to consumers in Afghanistan,
[00:20:19] which has led to this number in Afghanistan
[00:20:22] in various parts of the country to
[00:20:26] reach
[00:20:28] Ghazal.
[00:20:31] And also, based on the draw,
[00:20:35] the companies involved will perform it in time.
[00:21:20] in the country, but they ask the Ministry of Communications to pay more
[00:21:24] attention to improving quality and reducing service prices.
[00:21:27] have more.
[00:21:48] services.
[00:22:37] The Islamic Emirate and the people of Afghanistan encounter foreign tourists,
[00:22:40] therefore, it is necessary to provide appropriate and professional services to them
[00:22:44] so that a good image of Afghanistan's hospitality is presented to the world, and
[00:22:47] more tourists come to Afghanistan. Afghanistan.
[00:25:50] He says that following these incidents, five people died and 52 others
[00:25:54] were injured, and he adds that their relative files
[00:25:58] have been handed over to judicial authorities for investigation. is.
[00:28:02] taken. These officials add that Israeli regime forces have also
[00:28:06] issued evacuation orders to residents of four areas in the Gaza
[00:28:09] Strip.
[00:28:10] have.
[00:28:13] The US State Department announced that it has removed Syria from the list
[00:28:17] of state sponsors of terrorism. Marcio, the US Secretary
[00:28:21] of State, said that this decision was made after reviewing
[00:28:24] the actions and commitments of the government of Ahmad al-Shara'a.
[00:28:28] According to Rubio, the Syrian government has pledged to refrain
[00:28:31] from any association with international terrorism.
[00:28:35] Meanwhile, the Syrian government said that this US decision removes
[00:28:39] the last major obstacle to Syria's return to foreign
[00:28:42] investment in the international financial system.
[00:28:45] removes.
[00:28:49] Following an attack by an armed group on an area near Port-au-Prince,
[00:28:53] the capital of Haiti, at least 47 people were killed and 22
[00:28:57] others were injured. Security officials say that the armed
[00:29:00] individuals managed to flee the area after carrying out the attack.
[00:29:04] However, residents of the area accused government
[00:29:07] officials of failing to provide security for the people and not taking
[00:29:11] necessary measures to protect them from attacks by armed
[00:29:14] individuals.
[00:31:01] weather.