AT-KABUL: To end the longest war, the commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan said that Taliban are absolutely key part to the endgame in the war. There is no endgame in Afghanistan providing a safe haven for terrorists, the commander insisted Speaking to an ABC News team, …
Read More »Editorial: President Trump on pullout of troops
Confusion still persists over the issue pertained to pulling of US troops out of Afghanistan, as majority of Afghans and peace loving people from all over the world considering it un-logical and detrimental to the very interests of Afghanistan. The US President Donald Trump has once again insisted that he …
Read More »Thousands of displaced in dire straits in Jawzjan
KABUL: Thousands of displaced families due to conflict in northern Afghanistan are struggling for their lives amid extremely harsh weather conditions in Sheberghan city. A few of the families were allocated in schools by a commission in Sheberghan city but the rest of them are living in the tents struggling …
Read More »Taliban kill 40 in Afghanistan amid peace talks in Moscow
KABUL: At least 40 Afghan forces including army and local policemen were killed on Monday in an overnight Taliban attack on security outposts in northern Kunduz and Baghlan provinces despite the beginning of peace talks between Taliban and Afghan politicians in Moscow. The attacks come as the Taliban started negotiations …
Read More »Women’s media activity at low ebb in Faryab
KABUL: Women journalists are rarely seen in the media outlets in northern province of Faryab, fragile security situation and lack of support for them are called as main elements. There are only three women working with the media in Faryab, according to provincial journalists’ association. Sharifa Ahadi, one of the …
Read More »Planned US drawdown in Afghanistan doesn’t imperil bilateral ties: Abdullah
KABUL: In the midst of the controversial peace talks and a planned US military withdrawal from Afghanistan, the chief executive officer Abdullah Abdullah said that this won’t affect Afghanistan and US relations. Addressing a gathering in Kabul, Abdullah said on Monday that the Afghan National Forces would be able for …
Read More »Taliban confirm delegation to attend Moscow peace summit
KABUL: Rebel Taliban have said that its delegates of ten officials led by Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzaiwill attend the Moscow Conference on Afghanistan on the 5th and 6th February. The Taliban in a statement on Monday said the agenda of the ‘Moscow peace talks’ will be Afghanistan-centered and will include …
Read More »Saleh stresses intra-Afghan peace dialogue
“No alternative and substitute to a State-centric peace negotiation” KABUL: Chinese Ambassador Liu Jinsong on Sunday met former Interior Minister and former head of NDSAmrullah Saleh and discussed the Afghan peace process and current international issues. “Ambassador Liu Jinsong discussed current international issues and the Afghan peace process with Mr. …
Read More »Police arrest two for drug possession in Nangarhar
KABUL: Anti-narcotic cell of Afghan Police on Monday arrested two people for illegal possession of narcotics in eastern province of Nangarhar, authorities said. Counter Narcotics Police (CNP) said two drug smugglers were arrested with 10kilograms of drugs in their possession. CNP said in a statement that the counternarcotics police apprehended two drug traffickers in a …
Read More »Kidnapping ring busted in Kabul
KABUL: A criminal syndicate made up of three people was busted in Kabul city, according to police authorities. The Interior Ministry said on Monday that 3 people have been arrested in connection with several cases of kidnappings and robberies in the capital city. “Kabul police busted a group of kidnappers, …
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