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Timetable for US forces’ pullout from Afghanistan to be reviewed

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Kabul: New US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, who paid an unannounced visit to Afghanistan Saturday, said the timetable for the drawdown of American forces from Afghanistan would be reviewed.

Addressing a joint press conference with Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani here in Arg, or Presidential Palace, after talks, Carter, who took over as defense secretary only days ago said the withdrawal plan of US troops from Afghanistan would be discussed in further detail during President Ghani’s visit to Washington and his meeting with President Barack Obama next month.

After the end of the combat mission of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in late December 2014 in Afghanistan, a contingent of more than 12,000 NATO-led troops, including around 10,800 Americans have remained in Afghanistan to train and advise Afghan national security forces.

Under President Obama’s drawdown plan, the 10,800-strong contingent of US troops remaining in Afghanistan beyond 2014 is due to decrease to some 5,500 by the end of 2015 and then pull out altogether by early 2017 except 1,000 personnel to provide security to the US embassy in the country.

To a query, the US defense secretary said the war on terror was doubtlessly a mission and should go ahead.

President Ghani, who previously called for reviewing the forces’ pullout plan from Afghanistan said at the press conference that President Obama’s timetable for the forces withdrawal was respected.

Praising the role of the international community in the war on terror, President Ghani said that the US forces would have no combat role from now on in Afghanistan. He also added that a new era of relationships has begun between Afghanistan and the US.

Replying to a question on peace talks with the Taliban and other insurgent outfits such as the Haqqani network, Ghani said “We are now on the right track to achieve peace, but can’t give details at the moment.”

The new Pentagon chief, who paid his first visit to Afghanistan since assuming office last Tuesday, would also call on Afghan government Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah and US forces commander to assess the situation here.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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