KABUL: The government of Afghanistan welcomes the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) not only for its country, but as a useful project for the regional economy. “Any project formed in the region for the bigger economic interest, is welcomed by Afghanistan and we fully support it. We believe that such projects …

Taliban shadow district chief for Pachiragam district was killed along with 11 insurgents in a raid in eastern Nangarhar province on Sunday night, said officials. National Directorate of Security Special Forces launched a clampdown against Taliban insurgents in Khogiani district, killing 12 militants including the group’s shadow district chief for …

A suicide bomber blew up his explosives on Monday morning near the election commission’s headquarters in Kabul, killing at least one policeman and injuring six others including four civilians, authorities said. “A suicide attack struck near a vehicle of an IEC staff member in Dispatchery area at around 8am, blowing …

Police authorities said Monday they have arrested two notorious robbery gangs in Kabul city. Police forces succeeded to arrest a group of four robbers in Paghman district yesterday, who were involved in different armed robbery particularly robbing of vehicles in Kabul, said a press statement issued by Ministry of Interior …

Kandahar pomegranate yields saw a considerable increase this year as 150,000 tons have been produced in the southern volatile province. Kandahar pomegranate products increased significantly as well as its quality become better this year as compared to last year, said a press statement issued by Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and …

KABUL: Some members of parliament call on the two electoral commissions to fulfill their commitments regarding a transparent election, with speaker Abdul Raouf Ebrahimi saying Monday that people largely took part in the October 20 legislation election because the Independent Election Commission had earlier vowed to use the biometrics system …

KABUL: Afghan and Russian officials are still talking on the holding of the November Moscow meeting for the peace in Afghanistan, the foreign ministry said, urging that no meeting would give results without an Afghan leadership. “The Moscow meeting is a matter of discussion and we are negotiating with Russian …

Afghan security forces launched a string of joint military operations across the country, killing 29 militants and wounding 15 others over past day, according to military officials Afghan forces have also arrested five rebels and handed them over to courts for further inquiries. ANDNSF targeted enemy strongholds and hideouts with …

Situation is worsening day by day on main crossing points whereas high ups from both the neighbouring countries are going for sanctions and restrictions with each passing day. Despite polluted relations between Kabul and Islamabad since 2015, bilateral trade – which amounted to five billion rupees on Pakistan side somewhere …

The United States confirmed release of Tehrik Taliban Afghanistan (Emirate Islami Afghanistan) co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar’s release in Pakistan. US authorities informed that Mullah Baradar was released on the request of Afghanistan and pinned hope on his active role in the reconciliation process. Mullah Baradar was picked up by …