By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Dozens of peace marchers have arrived in Kabul on Monday after trekking across several provinces, including Taliban controlled areas, calling for an end to the 17-years war that taking high toll on civilians. The exhausted Helmand Peace Convoy reached capital, after walking 700-kilometre (430-mile) over nearly 37 …

The Afghan Taliban are angry at their members swapping selfies with soldiers and government officials during their three-day ceasefire, a senior Taliban official said on Monday, after the militants roamed at will through cities before the truce ended. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the Taliban official also said Pakistan had …

Extension of ceasefire and arrival of peace convoy in Kabul after trekking across the country on foot with sole purpose of end to the 17-year long war, has generated hope besides could be taken as precursor to peace talks with the Taliban group. Temporary ceasefire declared by government and Taliban …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Following unprecedented ceasefire between government and Taliban group, the National Unity Government decided to extend truce by 10 days more, despite the fact that Taliban refused to observe it and have already resumed operation. It was the most peaceful Eid ever, in which no bullets fired by …

AT Monitoring Desk-JALALABAD: Over 50 have been killed, and more than 100 others received injures in separate acts of violence within two days in eastern Nangarhar province. Death toll from Saturday evening blast in the Ghazi Amnullah Khan’s township of eastern Nangarhar province had jumped to 36 and 65 others …

AT-KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai expressed gratitude to Germany for being constant supporter and contributor to development of Afghanistan. Former President during his speech in DW Global Media Forum, Bonn city of Germany, emphasized not only over strengthening relationship between Afghanistan and Germany, but also thanked and appreciated Berlin for …

By IHSANULLAH OMARKHAIL-Invaded many times throughout its history, Afghanistan has been a major battleground for successive empires. The Russians and the British used it as a buffer zone in a 19th-century geopolitical contest popularly described as the “Great Game.” On a map, Afghanistan appears inhospitable, but each encroaching empire used …

AT-KABUL: Security would be tightened ahead of Eid-al-Fitr festival, in which security institutions would be on high alert to provide safe and sound environment for the Afghan masses to enjoy Eid Days, security official said Wednesday. Security forces will put in place elaborate security measures during Eid in a bid …

Former Afghan President Karzai has hailed the ceasefire agreement between Kabul and the Taliban at DW’s Global Media Forum. He also said the West, including Germany, must admit their failure in the war-torn country. It was Hamid Karzai who set up a peace commission in 2010 for talks with Islamist …

The upcoming Eid- al-Fitr will be the most peacefully ever since 2001 after Taliban group announced ceasefire for the first time, reciprocating government’s move. The Taliban ordered their fighters to cease operations during Eid holiday period. This is unprecedented as there have been many offers of temporary ceasefire by the …