AT-KABUL: The former President Hamid Karzai on Monday extended his thoughts and condolences to the bereaved family of Asma Jahangir, expressing grief over her sudden demise, saying Asma was well-known role model of human rights and democracy. Karzai said Asma Jahangir sudden death is a great lose and would be …

AT-KABUL: The former President Hamid Karzai on Monday held a meeting with religious Ulemas from the eastern Nangarhar province at his office, highlighting the importance of the national unity and solidarity among the Afghan masses. During the meeting the ongoing situations in the country were discussed and noted the problems …

AT-KABUL: The Salang pass, linking the capital Kabul with nine Northern provinces of the country, reopened for traffic on Monday, after heavy snowfalls closed northern and southern parts of key highway, officials said. Heavy snowfall in Salang, particularly in southern pass of the tunnel, caused 15 avalanches—it is the main …

Afghan research organization achieves 5th place ranking among Central Asian think-tanks and 26th among 145 independent think-tanks according to global survey AT-KABUL: The Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) has maintained its position as the top think-tank in Afghanistan and risen to 5thplace in a list ranking 65 think-tanks across …

By Ahmad Sahil-First, NPA stands for National Procurement Authority. It’s one of the biggest procurement office in Afghanistan, where all the mega contracts take place and are approved on the basis of decision by committee. In accordance with16 decree of H.E. President of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Dr. Mohammad Ashraf …

AT-KABUL: At least four Taliban insurgents were killed after their own vehicle full of explosive materials went off in western Farah provinces, security officials said on Monday. A vehicle full of explosives belonging to the Taliban insurgents detonated before reaching its evil goal, the ministry of interior said in a …

Not only in other side of the Durand Line, but people in Afghanistan shocked by the sadden demise of eminent lawyer and activist Asma Jahangir in Lahor city of Pakistan. She was 66. Based on report, the renowned human rights activist Jahangir and the former president of Supreme Court Bar …

By Basir Farooqi; Plan to improve security; How can we get rid of current security crisis? In first step, serious attention has to be paid to the National Directorate—to all other security sectors and organs. 1- National Directorate A group of professional and patriotic generals have to be formed from …

AT-KABUL: At least five militants have been killed, and two others received injuries in different crackdowns within past 24 hours, security official said on Monday. In a press release issued here, the Ministry of Defense (MoD), said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) and …

By Ajmal Rahimi Contents: Abstract  Background Current situation  Opportunities Impediments Conclusion Graphs: The bilateral trade Afghanistan-Pakistan (Millions US$) Imports Abstract: Afghanistan is a landlocked country which is heavily dependent on neighboring countries for having trade relations and access to international markets, but still it is linked through the port of …