Area Handbook for AfghanistanGeneral study of Afghanistan - covers historical aspects, demographic aspects and geographical aspects, the social structure, ethnic groups, languages, family structure, living conditions, education, fine arts, religion, the political system, international relations, mass media, the economic structure, agriculture, industry, labour force, labour relations, trade, public finance, banking, the armed forces, etc. Bibliography pp. 405 to 424, map and statistical tables. |
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Page iii - Foreign Area Studies (FAS) of The American University, designed to be useful to military and other personnel who need a convenient compilation of basic facts about the social, economic, political and military institutions and practices of various countries. The emphasis is on objective description of the nation's present society and the kinds of possible or probable change that might be expected in the future.
Page 354 - Two months later, the Economic and Social Council adopted a United States proposal to plan an expanded program. Following this, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, and the heads of eight Specialized Agencies— the International Labor Organization, the Food and Agriculture Organization, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the...
Page 426 - Afghanistan, Australia, Bhutan, Burma, Cambodia, Canada, Ceylon, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, the Maldive Islands, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Vietnam.
Page 386 - The courts in the cases under their consideration shall apply the provisions of this Constitution and the laws of the State. Whenever no provision exists in the Constitution or the laws for a case under consideration, the courts shall, by following the basic principles of the Hanafi Jurisprudence of the Sharia'at of Islam and within the limitations set forth in this Constitution, render a decision that in their opinion secures justice in the best possible way.
Page 354 - Nations, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the World Health Organization, the International Bank for...
Page iii - FAS and do not represent the official view of the United States Government. An effort has been made to make the handbook as comprehensive as possible. It can be expected, however, that the material, interpretations, and conclusions are subject to modification in the light of new information and developments. Such corrections, additions and suggestions for factual, interpretative or other change as readers may have will be welcomed for use in future revisions. Comments may be addressed to: The Director...
Page 66 - Afghanistan is a Constitutional Monarchy; an independent, unitary and indivisible state. Sovereignty in Afghanistan belongs to the nation. The Afghan nation is composed of all those individuals who possess the citizenship of the State of Afghanistan in accordance with the provisions of the law. The word Afghan shall apply to each such individual.
Page 360 - Houses, it is first referred to the committee concerned, and after it has been commented upon by the committee, the bill is read in the House along with the comments of the committee, and debated upon, followed by voting on each article. After this the draft is read for the second time and put before the House for rejection or approval as a whole.
Page iii - ... institutions and practices of various countries. The emphasis is on objective description of the nation's present society and the kinds of possible or probable changes that might be expected in the future. The handbook seeks to present as full and as balanced an integrated exposition as limitations on space and research time permit. It was compiled from information available in openly published material. An extensive bibliography is provided to permit recourse to other published sources for more...
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