Afghanistan–Pakistan relations

The Independence Fund opens Veteran eligibility to Afghan Interpreters entering US under the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV)

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund is proud to announce the inclusion of Afghan and Iraqi combat interpreters who served alongside American troops in programming eligibility.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund is proud to announce the inclusion of Afghan and Iraqi combat interpreters who served alongside American troops in programming eligibility.
  • "Keeping our promise to our allies is the right thing to do and is an integral part of our national security."
  • The Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program was created to protect Afghan allies who risked their lives helping U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
  • The Independence Fund is expanding program eligibility to Afghan SIV individuals and their families.

The American Legion demands the U.S. government act now to extract Afghan interpreters before Sept. 11 troop withdrawal deadline

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Since the 9-11 terror attacks, the United States has employed thousands of local Afghan translators to help U.S. forces during the war.

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  • Since the 9-11 terror attacks, the United States has employed thousands of local Afghan translators to help U.S. forces during the war.
  • In exchange for their help, the United States promised a pathway to U.S. citizenship for Afghan interpreters and their families.
  • "Our wartime allies saved countless American lives despite grave dangers to themselves and their families," American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford said.
  • "It would be a moral failure to withdraw our troops and leave behind the brave Afghan interpreters who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with U.S. troops through multiple operations."

Afghans from all around the U.S. travel to Washington D.C. to protest for a Decentralized system & Ethnic Representation & pledge support to H.E. Ahmad Massoud

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

The protestors filled the Washington sky with banners, one of which read "A decentralized political system will allow social justice, democracy, and national unity to prevail in Afghanistan!"

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  • The protestors filled the Washington sky with banners, one of which read "A decentralized political system will allow social justice, democracy, and national unity to prevail in Afghanistan!"
  • Both the unitary presidential system which is more centralized than any modern Monarchy and the Taliban's proposed emirate system are unjust and unacceptable for Afghans.
  • The protestor's chants roared through the Capital grounds, in favor of Ahmad Massoud, the son of Ahmad's Shah Massoud.
  • Ahmad Massoud's vision for peace published in the New York Times, can be read on the link below: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/opinion/afghanistan-peace-talks.html
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Autohome Inc. Announces Investment in TTP Car Inc.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Pursuant to the agreement, Autohome will make an investment in TTP through subscription ofpreferred shares in the capital of TTP for an aggregate purchase price of US$168 million, which is subject to customary closing conditions.

Key Points: 
  • Pursuant to the agreement, Autohome will make an investment in TTP through subscription ofpreferred shares in the capital of TTP for an aggregate purchase price of US$168 million, which is subject to customary closing conditions.
  • As aleading used car auction platform in China, TTP is well positioned to add significant synergetic value to Autohome's used car business.
  • Mr. Jun Zou, Chief Financial Officer of Autohome, added, "Our previous investment in TTP in 2018 has proven highly successful.
  • Autohome in combination with TTP has becomethe largest online used car platform in China by total number of leads generated in 2019, according to iResearch.

Uzbekistan President Proposes Establishment of a Permanent UN Committee on Afghanistan

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Since then, Uzbekistan has invested heavily in rail and transport infrastructure in Afghanistan, as well as in the energy sector and in education.

Key Points: 
  • Since then, Uzbekistan has invested heavily in rail and transport infrastructure in Afghanistan, as well as in the energy sector and in education.
  • The high-level Tashkent conference on Afghanistan in March 2018 became a new stage to consolidate international efforts to solve the Afghan problem.
  • The main aim of the committee should be to assist in the economic and social development of Afghanistan."
  • Experts believe a UN Permanent Committee could:
    - Coordinate international efforts to assist the peace process in Afghanistan and its economic recovery.

Uzbekistan President Proposes Establishment of a Permanent UN Committee on Afghanistan

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Since then, Uzbekistan has invested heavily in rail and transport infrastructure in Afghanistan, as well as in the energy sector and in education.

Key Points: 
  • Since then, Uzbekistan has invested heavily in rail and transport infrastructure in Afghanistan, as well as in the energy sector and in education.
  • The high-level Tashkent conference on Afghanistan in March 2018 became a new stage to consolidate international efforts to solve the Afghan problem.
  • The main aim of the committee should be to assist in the economic and social development of Afghanistan."
  • Experts believe a UN Permanent Committee could:
    - Coordinate international efforts to assist the peace process in Afghanistan and its economic recovery.

National Litigation Firm Labaton Sucharow Announces Investigation of Standard Chartered PLC (Ticker: SCBFF) in the Wake of Money Laundering Allegations

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Monday, September 21, 2020

Labaton Sucharow a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Standard Chartered PLC (Ticker: SCBFF).

Key Points: 
  • Labaton Sucharow a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Standard Chartered PLC (Ticker: SCBFF).
  • On September 20, Buzzfeed reported a comprehensive investigation of global financial institutions, having obtained "twenty-two thousand pages of never-before-released government documents."
  • During the years that Al Zarooni was a Standard Chartered customer, Taliban militants staged violent attacks that killed civilians and soldiers.
  • Offices are located in New York, NY, Wilmington, DE, and Washington, D.C. More information about Labaton Sucharow is available at http://www.labaton.com .

National Litigation Firm Labaton Sucharow Announces Investigation of Standard Chartered PLC (Ticker: SCBFF) in the Wake of Money Laundering Allegations

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Monday, September 21, 2020

Labaton Sucharow a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Standard Chartered PLC (Ticker: SCBFF).

Key Points: 
  • Labaton Sucharow a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Standard Chartered PLC (Ticker: SCBFF).
  • On September 20, Buzzfeed reported a comprehensive investigation of global financial institutions, having obtained "twenty-two thousand pages of never-before-released government documents."
  • During the years that Al Zarooni was a Standard Chartered customer, Taliban militants staged violent attacks that killed civilians and soldiers.
  • Offices are located in New York, NY, Wilmington, DE, and Washington, D.C. More information about Labaton Sucharow is available at http://www.labaton.com .

Afghanistan: Phone call between High Representative/Vice-Preside

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

The High Representative praised the constructive approach demonstrated by the Afghan government that enabled the launch of negotiations to take place.

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  • The High Representative praised the constructive approach demonstrated by the Afghan government that enabled the launch of negotiations to take place.
  • He stressed his hope that the launch could be the opening of a much-needed and long overdue peaceful chapter for Afghanistan.
  • The High Representative/Vice-President and President Ghani discussed the security situation in Afghanistan.
  • The High Representative/Vice-President stressed the EUs readiness to remain engaged and to fulfil its political commitments towards the people of Afghanistan on their path towards peace, security, stability and self-reliance.

Afghanistan: Statement by the EU High Representative/Vice-Presid

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Saturday, September 12, 2020

The European Union welcomes the launch of the direct Intra-Afghan Negotiations between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban movement.

Key Points: 
  • The European Union welcomes the launch of the direct Intra-Afghan Negotiations between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban movement.
  • With this new chapter opening, a mere reduction of violence is no longer enough.
  • Now all preconditions are fulfilled, nothing should prevent a ceasefire from being accepted and implemented by both parties.
  • Let the start of these negotiations be the much-needed and long overdue beginning of a new and more peaceful chapter for Afghanistan.