Taliban pins hope on China for funding: Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid
Kabul: With the foreign troops leaving Afghanistan to fend for themselves and the Taliban taking over, there seems to be widespread hunger and a possible economic crisis all over the country. Taliban is hoping to rely on funding from China, Taliban Spokesperson Zahibullah Mujahid said in an interview with an Italian paper that the group considers china as the “most important partner".
"China represents a fundamental and extraordinary opportunity for us because it is ready to invest and rebuild our country," La Repubblica quoted Mujahid as saying according to Hindustan Times.
Mujahid also said that an infrastructure initiative by China called 'One Belt One Road' is said to be “held in high regard by Taliban”. There are "rich copper mines in the country, which, thanks to the Chinese, can be put back into operation and modernised. In addition, China is our pass to markets all over the world," said Mujahid in the interview as reported by Hindustan Times.
Mujahid also corroborated that women would be allowed to pursue their education and work as nurses, in police or assistants in ministries but dismissed any news about female ministers in the new government.
After the United States and its NATO allies withdrew forces from the country, Afghanistan seems to be neck-deep in trouble. Following the departure, United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres warned that there is a possibility of a "humanitarian catastrophe" in Afghanistan and urged countries to help with emergency funding.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
