Hamed Wardak News

Building an Afghan & U.S. Partnership

Sports Wins in Afghanistan

admin | August 15, 2010

Afghan Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter’s success against Brazilian.

Afghanistan School Renovated

admin | August 8, 2010

Since a school in Parmakhan underwent severe damage in 2007, the school has not been functioning.  But just recently, a ceremony was held to mark its re-opening following renovations at a cost of $120,000.  Much work was involved in this project and other improvements (like a well and water pump) were also added.  As well, [...]

UN Refugee Agency’s Work in Afghanistan

admin | July 16, 2010

Hamed Wardak’s work for the people of Afghanistan and his financial support of various important projects undertaken by the U.S. Association for the U.N. Refugee Agency.

Improved Healthcare in Afghanistan

admin | July 9, 2010

This article talks about the improvements in health care for the people of Afghanistan.

Hamed Wardak and US-Afghanistan Relations

admin | June 18, 2010

Hamed Wardak, founding vice president of the Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce, spends much of his time seeking ways to strengthen relations between the two countries. Recent developments via Afghan’s Finance Ministry and America’s Ambassador to Afghanistan run very much along these lines.  The Ambassador, along with Afghan’s Finance Ministry’s officials recently activated two new and [...]

Hamed Wardak and Developments in Afghanistan

admin | June 11, 2010

This article discusses the upcoming construction of a railway system in northern Afghanistan, which will be beneficial to the people as a whole, who will not have to rely on countries like Pakistan for imports and exports as much.

President Obama & President Karzai Meeting

admin | May 12, 2010

In recent important Afghan news, President Karzai of Afghanistan is in the United States at the moment meeting with President Obama and House leaders.  President Karzai has, so far, expressed his thanks on behalf of the Afghan nation to the American people.  He thanked them for the sacrifices that they have made and he said [...]

Angelina Jolie Giving to Refugees in Afghanistan

admin | May 1, 2010

Girls in Tangi, Afghanistan have reason to celebrate right now.  Angelina Jolie, the famous UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, recently provided $75,000 in Tangi to help build a school for girls.  Featuring eight classrooms, four administration buildings, a well and eight latrines, the school will educate up to 800 girls in two shifts.
One girl, Laila, a 14 [...]

Changes to American Troop Operations in Afghanistan

admin | April 21, 2010

In recent news, CNN reports that a controversial policy that gave U.S. forces in Afghanistan four days to question detainees is about the be changed. The new policy will allow soldiers more time to interrogate the captives, according to General David Petraeus.
Patraeus explained to the Senate Armed Services Committee that American troops will now be [...]

Medals awarded to Household Cavalry Regiment

admin | April 21, 2010

Afghanistan Operational Service Medals were recently handed out to brave Members of C Squadron of the Household Cavalry Regiment in a rather moving ceremony at Combermere Barracks, Windsor.  It was Lieutenant General Barney White-Spunner who was honored with the task of presenting these medals.  The Lieutenant was at one time a commander of the Regiment [...]