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Active sources in Afghanistan’s oil and gas market say that in recent weeks the Taliban, through direct political pressure on the Ghazanfar Group, have been trying to pocket money that was embezzled during the Republic era from Japan’s non-repayable aid meant to control oil prices.
A source close to the Kefayat family told Arg Times that the partnership with Kamal Nabizada is being terminated due to “the risks stemming from his activities” and the consequences of U.S. sanctions. The source added that the previous partnership with Nabizada had already resulted in Zabihullah Wahab, a member of their family, being placed on the U.S. Department of Treasury’s sanctions list (OFAC).
At the heart of one of the most complex commercial cases in recent years, two well-known Afghan businessmen – Kamal Nabizada and Zabi Vahap – both listed on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s sanctions list, are now locked in a financial dispute stretching from Iranian ports to markets in Central Asia and China.
Reliable sources in Kabul have revealed to Arg Times that the ground services contracts for Mazar-i-Sharif and Khost airports have quietly been awarded to a company called Balkh Service—a firm established years ago during the Republic era through a partnership between Ismail Ghaznfar, head of Ghaznfar Group, and Faheem, one of the most trusted and long-time aides of Atta Mohammad Noor.
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Active sources in Afghanistan’s oil and gas market say that in recent weeks the Taliban, through direct political pressure on the Ghazanfar Group, have been trying to pocket money that was embezzled during the Republic era from Japan’s non-repayable aid meant to control oil prices.
A source close to the Kefayat family told Arg Times that the partnership with Kamal Nabizada is being terminated due to “the risks stemming from his activities” and the consequences of U.S. sanctions. The source added that the previous partnership with Nabizada had already resulted in Zabihullah Wahab, a member of their family, being placed on the U.S. Department of Treasury’s sanctions list (OFAC).
Atta Mohammad Noor, a former jihadi leader and prominent member of the Resistance Council to Save Afghanistan, revealed in an interview with Anisa Shaheed that the release of audio recordings attributed to Ziaulhaq Amarkhil during the presidential elections 11 years ago was the work of General Yasin Zia.
At the heart of one of the most complex commercial cases in recent years, two well-known Afghan businessmen – Kamal Nabizada and Zabi Vahap – both listed on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s sanctions list, are now locked in a financial dispute stretching from Iranian ports to markets in Central Asia and China.
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Previously, the United Kingdom had issued a similar advisory for its staff and citizens in Pakistan. Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, has experienced sporadic armed attacks and ongoing security concerns in the past. Threats against diplomatic missions and foreign nationals have long been a source of serious concern in the country.
