The Afghan government is expected to finalize the list of names for the High Council of Government, a formation that will work for building a consensus around peace and on other peace-relat
Govt to Finalize State Council List by End of Week
The Afghan government is expected to finalize the list of names for the High Council of Government, a formation that will work for building a consensus around peace and on other peace-related affairs at higher levels, according to a source who is familiar with President Ashraf Ghani’s recent meetings with political leaders.
The source said that discussions on finalizing the list of the members of the council are underway and that most of the members are political party leaders.
The political leaders, whose names are on the list, are expected to meet in a grand meeting to discuss the future of peace and war in the country.
Lawmakers Divided Over Changes in 3rd Budget Draft
Some lawmakers, including the deputy speaker of the Afghan parliament, on Monday said that the third draft of the current fiscal year’s budget does not include the amendments they requested.
Lawmakers said they see a 0.5% change in the entire draft, adding that it will be shameful” if the draft is approved.
“The third draft is not different than the second draft, but the government continues to add billions of afghanis to the codes,” said Mirza Mohammad Katawazi, the first deputy speaker of the Wolesi Jirga, the Lower House of the Parliament.