We have already caught some 70 pilgrims who had onions, garlic, vegetables and food items in their luggage.

In return, most of these pilgrims were assured a prompt visa and ticket processing. The innocent pilgrims have no idea about the kind of trouble they may fall into after reaching Saudi Arabia.

It is a unique moment for Afghanistan. The whole situation has changed inside Afghanistan, in the region and in the international community,

formation of a fully represented, broad-based government.

The opportunity is there,

What is going on in the political process is a transition from war to peace. After 22 years of war, we have won the war, virtually, and we have to win the peace.