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When Baba Saeed returned to Afghanistan, the war against the Soviet Red Army was at its height. He joined the Panjshir front under the command of Ahmad Shah Massoud, later revered as the “Lion of the North.” Their bond went beyond military duty — it was a deep, battlefield-forged loyalty. Baba Saeed became a combat company commander, frequently positioned at the frontline defense of the valley.
Arg Times information from Tashkent indicates that last night, Kamal Nabizada hosted a jirga aimed at resolving a legal dispute between two Afghan businessmen. Typically, such disputes are reviewed and resolved through the official relevant institutions. Mr. Nabizada, previously accused of circumventing U.S. sanctions, is this time alleged to be attempting to bypass legal procedures as well.
However, Saleh has so far failed to obtain a visa. Reports indicate that his visa application had previously been denied. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in response to a question from a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee regarding Saleh’s visa, stated that the matter would only be considered if it aligned with U.S. national interests and if the purpose of his visit was clearly explained to the State Department.
Next week, a meeting is scheduled to take place in Pakistan, usually attended by political opponents of the Taliban. Among nearly forty Afghan figures expected to participate, the political movement Peace and Justice, led by Hanif Atmar, the former foreign minister and the last senior official of the Republic regime, is also listed. It is possible that Atmar himself or his representative will attend this meeting.
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Photos obtained by Arg Times show that in Katawazai’s office, a picture of Taliban founder Mullah Mohammad Omar is displayed instead of former President Ashraf Ghani. He has also reportedly met with senior Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban interior minister.
In mid-September, leaked images of a private party in Tashkent stirred controversy. Photos obtained by Arg Times show a gathering of several former politicians—now turned businessmen—around tables with alcoholic drinks. Sources say the images are from a 16 September party at the luxurious “Ginaidin” restaurant in Tashkent, hosted by Kamal Nabizada, a well-known Afghan businessman in Central Asia.
According to the visa issued by the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi, Katawazai’s immigrant visa is of the SQ2 category, a type of visa generally granted to individuals or family members of applicants under the U.S. Special Immigrant Visa program — a program primarily intended for Afghans who worked with U.S. agencies or allied institutions.
Sources at Ghaznfar Bank have confirmed that the bank, as one of Afghanistan’s leading financial institutions, will participate in the Sibos 2025 International Conference in Frankfurt, Germany. This event, regarded as the world’s largest financial services gathering, annually brings together global leaders and innovators in banking, payments, securities, and financial technology.
