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Reward and punishment system needed to tackle corruption in Afghanistan
Leading the list of the world’s most corrupt countries, Afghanistan is continuously facing challenges from its endemic corruption.
According to a recent report by the Independent Joint Anti-Corruption Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (MEC),...
Uplift projects to be launched soon in Helmand
Work on the construction of three projects that had been delayed several times would be launched soon in southern Helmand province, said an official.
Helmand Governor Mohammad Naeem said the projects include construction of Kajaki power dam,...
Hamid Karzai signs cooperation agreements with European countries
President Hamid Karzai inked long-term cooperation agreements with Finland, Denmark and Estonia.
The president embarked Sunday on tour of the three European countries and was accompanied by Foreign Minister Dr. Zalmay Rasool, National Security...
Marketing tips from Lady Gaga
You may love Lady Gaga. You may hate her. But no matter what, it’s hard not to respect what she’s done as an artist. With 23 million albums sold, five Grammy Awards, and Forbes’ distinction as one of the world’s most powerful...
Road closure causes price hikes in Daikundi
Daikundi’s connecting road leading to Kandahar has been blocked for the past three weeks due to insecurity, causing prices of food and fuel to spike.
According to the officials, the Taliban have concealed land mines in the road connecting...
More than 4,000 people benefit from the Bangi River bank protection wall in Takhar Province
On Thursday, 2ndvMay 2013, the opening ceremony of a river bank protection wall was held in the villages of Jaman Quia and Kontoimas in Bangi district of Takhar province. Mr Ghulam Sakhi, Governor of Bangi district, Mr Salim Akbar, Director...
Gas prices up in Kabul, food remains stable
Pajhwok Afghan News Weekly Price Report: The price of gas increased while rates of daily-use commodities remained unchanged during the outgoing week in the central capital Kabul, retailers said on Thursday.
Mohammad Sharif, a retailer, told...
Despite tough challenges in fragile countries, World Bank analysis reveals glimmers of hope
Despite enduring political and economic challenges, 20 fragile and conflict-affected states have recently met one or more targets under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and an additional six countries are on track to meet individual...
Afghan Finance Minister heads for India to attend ADB meeting
Heading a delegation of prominent businessmen from the private sector, Finance Minister Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal left for India to attend the 46th annual meetings of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors, which begins on May 2nd.
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World Wide Web (WWW) turns 20 years old!
The World Wide Web (www) turned 20 years old on 30 April 2013! Happy Birthday in arrears to our, I must say, beloved friend!
Dating back to April 30, 1993, the WWW technology spread like wildfire and has been making since then heaps of influence...
