@John_Hudson@IhsanTipu Blinken and his country is a party to the conflict, a major supporter and arms supplier to Israeli regime and its brutal military. It can never be a honest broker. How can Egypt and Qatar become party to negotiations without Hamas?
A leaked video from 2001 shows Israeli PM Netanyahu talking about how Israel intentionally strikes Palestinians “painfully”, how he deceived the US to break the Oslo Accords, and how Americans will always support Israel if it faces backlash
Israelis killing #Palestinians every day is fine, barely worth reporting, not to mention condemning - Palestinians fighting back is the end of the world, every Palestinian should apologise for thinking they have the Right to Resist - No Justice, no Peace...
🇮🇱'I KILLED MORE THAN 40 PEOPLE FOR YOU!'
"I pee at night from post trauma. He comes to me and asks: 'Why did you kill me?'" - Former IDF soldier testifies in Parliament on murdering Palestinians in Gaza and PTSD he suffered. This stark admission was made by Ido Gal Razon, a former Israeli soldier speaking to a committee of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, on 11 November 2015.
📊 *Impact of Coal Price Changes by Afghanistan on Trade* 🌏
Recent developments in coal export taxes have implications for Afghan-Pakistani trade. Let's dive into the nuances. #TradeAnalysis
📌 *The Coal Tax Timeline* 🗓️
In July 2022, Afghanistan increased its Coal Mining Tax from AFN 1200 to AFN 2500. After some negotiations, there's a reduction to AFN 2200 but net effect still remains unfriendly for trade. These tax shifts affect the bottom line of trade. #EconomicPolicy #CoalTax
🚢 *Custom Duty Adjustments* 🌐
Afghanistan has reduced Custom Duty on coal from $45 to the previous rate of $30. This change, in conjunction with mining tax adjustments, is of utmost importance to trade dynamics.
💰 *The Cost of Afghan Coal Production* 💼
While the labor and production cost of Afghan coal at the mine is around AFN 900-1000, the Mining Tax is more than double that amount. This poses a challenge for Afghan exporters.
🇵🇰 *Pakistan's Role as a Major Importer* 📊
Pakistan has been a significant importer of Afghan coal, providing a critical source of revenue for Afghanistan. Let's explore how changes in coal prices affect this partnership.
*Impact on Pakistani Markets* 💹
The recent coal export price hike by Afghanistan has prompted Pakistan to explore cheaper alternatives like Indonesian/African coal. Let's compare prices and quality. Cost of superior quality Indonesian/African coal is PKR 35,000/ ton, local coal at PKR 37,000/ ton against inferior (in calorific value) Afg coal which is costing PKR 40,000/ ton.
🔍 *Why Afghanistan Holds an Edge* 🌟
In coal trade with Pakistan, Afghanistan enjoys several advantages. Let's break down the reasons why it's a win-win situation for Afghan businesses and labor.
🔹 Afg govt is awarding contracts to all Afg coal businessmen.
🔹 Afg businessmen hire Afg labour for coal extraction.
🔹 Extracted coal is transported through trucks owned by Afg.
🔹 Coal-laden trucks pay toll-tax & export duty to Afg govt to enter Pakistan.
🔹 At the end, Pakistan’s private sector also pays to Afghans to buy the coal.
🏭 *Adjustments in Pakistani Factories* 🏭
As a response to the price increase, many Pakistani factories have modified their plants to adapt to high sulfur and high Gross Calorific Value (GCV) coal, reducing reliance on Afghan coal. #IndustrialAdaptation #TradeShifts
❌ *Potential Fallout Scenario* ❌
If Pakistani buyers entirely shift to cheaper, higher-quality coal options, Afghanistan could face significant losses. Let's consider the ripple effects on Afghanistan's economic cycle. #TradeImpact #EconomicOutlook
📈 *Coal's Crucial Role in Afghanistan's Economy* 💼
A decrease in coal trade with Pakistan could have far-reaching consequences, as coal stands as one of the most significant revenue resources for Afghanistan. This directly impacts the livelihoods of ordinary Afghans. #EconomicImpact #CoalTrade
west lectures us bot religious freedom-such hypocrites
Germany: A Muslim child forcefully taken from his family by child protection services & police 4 being taught by his parents that homosexuality & Transexuality is not acceptable in Islam. May Allah protect our children.Ameen
What a wholesome scene - greatness in making✨
The boy is a true Stoic ❤️
Ali Ibn Abi Talib (R.A) said, "The best deed of a great man is to forgive and forget."
The cobalt domes of the great Blue #Mosque shoulder their way above the skyline of #Mazar-e Sharif. It’s a gorgeous array of arabesque and south Asian architecture, complete with turquoise-blue domes and gold-peppered minarets.
A #female#Afghan student #Farida Razaqi has received four prestigious #scholarships from universities in US. She has proved that the Afghan youth & specially females are full of potential; 🇦🇫needs to honour talent of its girls & bring them into main stream to the benefit of 🇦🇫.