There is no leaf of doubt that our brave Afghan security forces are strongest protectors of our motherland—rendering huge sacrifices for the sake of peace, security, stability and prosperity. Their tireless efforts are commendable and we are truly indebted to them. The fearless Afghan security forces are our heroes that …

AT-KABUL: At least 31 citizens were “martyred” and 65 others including women and children were injured after a Daesh suicide bomber detonated his explosives among a crowd of young people near a shrine in west of Kabul city, official sources said. The suicide bomber on foot targeted a crowd of …

AT-KABUL: The Women’s Network says that judicial organs are not giving priority to assess women’s cases, arguing “less attention to Farkhonda’s murder case”. Farkhonda, a Kabul resident had been accused of burning a copy of holy Quran and was killed by a mob in 2015 in the center of Kabul …

AT-KABUL: The non-oil trade between Afghanistan and Iran reached to 2.48 billion dollars last year, according to Iranian media reports. The reports said that 5.32 million tons of non-oil merchandises were exchanged between the two neighboring countries that indicate 18.64 percent increase compared to the previous year. The reports quoted …

AT-KABUL: A bomb planted on a motorbike went off on Monday in eastern Nangarhar province, outside a gathering being held by a reconciled commander who made peace with the National Unity Government last year — martyring six people, while eight other received injuries, official said. The explosion occurred in 1st …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: There be would no office for the Taliban insurgents anywhere unless they come to the table of talks, and nod for the current unprecedented peace offer prompted by the National Unity  Government, peace officials said. Officials of High Peace Council (HPC), and the Ulema Council of Afghanistan …

The first day of the New Year in Afghanistan is called Nawroz, and the first day of our month is “Hamal”. Nawroz is a rite dating back to at least the 6th century BC. This historic rite is observed on 21 March in many countries, including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, …

AT-KABUL: A member of Wolesi Jirga or lower house of the parliament, Zahir Qadir has slammed government for not taking required measures of eradication of the so-called Islamic State (IS), also known as Daesh terrorist group in the eastern Nangarhar province. Briefing a public gathering at his native province, Nangarhar, …

AT-CHARIKAR: Increasing women’s participation in the upcoming elections was the focus of an UN-backed event in Charikar city, the capital of Parwan province. Led by Parwan Governor Fazulldin Ayar and other senior provincial officials, the event drew participants from Parwan, Kapisa and Panjshir, representing civil society, women’s organizations, media and …

Arbitrary house searches have gone far beyond what is necessary. It would also seem to run counter to internationally accepted counterinsurgency strategy, which calls for respecting people as well as their rights. US forces routinely used military force when carrying out house searches in Afghanistan, sometimes with insufficient regard to …