Saying that Punch Province was the last nest of the enemy and it has been conquered completely. Weve had as yet no reaction for any of the leadership of the rest. They were the anti taliban. All the answers about forces inside the pan shit valley. We had a statement made by the leader last night on his facebook page. Reaching out to the child a bond for more negotiations, possible indication of just how much pressure he and his fighters were under. And of course, huge phase for the estimate. 15200000 people living inside the punch valley, mainly ethnic projects. If indeed this is true, it will be a historical moment for the tale bomb. Theyd never control this valley before, nor had the soviets during the 1980s war. And of course, as huge ramifications for the political future of this country. When day in day out, we hear its all a bond or a certain officials making statements that they are close to forming. What they describe is will be an inclusive government, but to say no word from
The efforts paid off. This is the 1st domestic flight from cobble since it fell to taliban forces last month. And Apple Staff say theyre looking forward to more in the coming days. Tires were very happy because the internal flats have started. And now were taking our wages and everything is going according to plan. The reopening should soon allow afghan a stand to reconnect with the outside world and vital a to getting the taliban says more what needs to be done before the apple is fully operational. Again, come on and as you know, the it was destroyed by the americans. They burned down every possibility, therefore we needed time to repair it. We predict that within a few days, international flights will be in progress. Ation, experts say international airlines are unlikely to resume flights to cobble until Airport Security is guaranteed. Its going to take a lot of Convincing And Reassurance to have a foreign airline fly, not just over afghanistan, because over flight is off limits now
A long way to go yet. We understand that the vehicle was in a terrible state. Disrepair. Weve seen dozens of members of technical teams from casa san turkey as well to be busy over the last few days, getting some of the fundamentals in terms of Equipment And Radar system, repairing the wrong way. Ready for this . Yes, not insignificant moment. That 1st domestic flight to the northern town of sharif wheel. So know that cut up sent or there was an a flight in from Concert Today the 1st in from college. I was wanting from the you a yes today, but according to the country, ambassador, hes very hopeful country ambassador, who is speaking on the tarmac just before that flight took off very hopeful that today signifies yet a bit of a bit of a watershed. And as you say, communication with the outside world is renewed by that airport kills. Theres vast amounts of humanitarian aid that needs to come into this country. The u. A, an estimated around half the population of ive gone is done needs ur
British foreign secretary is in islam of ad for talks with his pakistani counterpart. While the European Unions foreign Policy Chief says its ready to engage with the new taliban government. Already working with the group is katara, which was sent officials to campbell to help get the airport running. Us extra state will now visit our diplomacy with allies and partners continues to intensify. That diplomacy is already produced. The statement signed by more than 100. 00 countries and thE Un Security Council Resolution that makes clear the international communities expectations of a taliban lead government. Including freedom of travel, making good on its commitments on counterterrorism. Upholding the basic rights of afghans including women and minorities. And forming an inclusive government and rejecting reprisals in a couple oF Days on sunday, ill be having heading to doha, where ill meet with a tory leaders to express our deep gratitude for all that theyre doing to support the evacuati
, Senator Lee, our staff, his staff who have worked well together. As well as Senator Grassley who is with us. Who has been such a leader when it comes to this competition issues. Thank you for being here, Senator Grassley. This is the latest in the Competition Policy Committee hearings, examining american monopoly problems. Today, we will focus on the lack of competition in our Prescription Drug markets. The stakes could not be higher. According to the center for care services, Health Care Spending accounted for 17. 7 percent of growth in 2019. More than 16 of the american economy. That is projected to rise to 19. 7 by 2028. Rising Prescription Drug prices is a key driver in those numbers. But, it is not just about gdp. It is also about the all too real human cost we will hear about today. For some, the ability to access Prescription Drugs is what enables them to work, care for their families and loved ones. To just get through the day without excruciating pain. For others, access to