By Sayed Niyam Alami-Although the US and alliance forces have been working to develop the Afghan Air Force (AAF) for more than a decade now, the AAF has still not been enabled to reach a stage whereby it could take on the security role being fulfilled by US and coalition …
Read More »New US strategy will end Pakistan blackmail
By Ambassador Dr. Zia Nezam, Until recently no reasoning, entreaties, or threats to Pakistan could stop the Pakistan government’s continuing blackmail of its donor nations and neighbor Afghanistan by threatening national take-over by extremists or its security forces once again. Pakistan has long asserted that fighting terrorism has caused Pakistan …
Read More »Seven policemen martyred in Farah
AT-KABUL: At least seven Afghan police officers embraced martyrdom after the Taliban insurgent attacked their check posts in Raigi area in the outskirt of Farah City on Sunday evening, local officials said Monday. The clash occurred when the police forces went to the area to help their comrades, TOLONews reported. …
Read More »Editorial: Right moment
Looking over uncertainty at persist time, none can hold positive motion over better tomorrow, which is very gloomy for us. If someone thinks you’re the best leader, at the same time very capable to lead a country toward betterment, but a moment of stability can quickly yields to instability and …
Read More »2.8m vulnerable Afghans: $430m needs in humanitarian aid this year
AT-KABUL: Aid agencies in Afghanistan need US$430 million this year to help the most vulnerable girls, women, boys and men across the country. The money will be used to assist 2.8 million people displaced by conflict or natural disasters with emergency shelter and food, to treat patients injured by conflict, …
Read More »Afghans appreciate Trump’s stance against Pakistan with ‘Bravery’ Medal’
AT-KABUL: Appreciating tougher and realistic approach against Pakistan for its supports to the militant outfits, a community gathering in Logar province of Afghanistan has awarded US President Donald Trump a ‘Bravery Medal’. The decision made in informal Jirga, in which around 300 people was participated, and expressed their gratitude to …
Read More »MAIL provides saplings to 900 acre gardens
AT-KABUL: Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) on Sunday said that it has provided saplings to 900 aces garden in northeastern provinces. This program follows through a campaign by the MAIL, which will be continued. According to a statement Horticulture Coordinator for MAIL, Gholam Mullakhil said that “out of …
Read More »Official denies Taliban-style education at Logar schools
AT-KABUL: Logar provincial governor denied reports about Taliban’s educational curriculum at schools in the province. The Institute of War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) in a report quoted some students and teachers saying that Taliban militants imposed their education style on the province’s schools, giving priority to religious subjects. “Taliban have …
Read More »Senior Jamiat leader reports of impasse in govt talks
AT-KABUL: A senior leader of the Jamiat party said Sunday that negotiations with the government over the resignation of Balkh governor faced impasse. “The two sides are not satisfied with the negotiations,” said Ismael Khan. He added that the government refused Jamiat’s seven-article suggestion. “Jamiat is insisting that Ata should …
Read More »59 insurgents killed in raids
AT-KABUL: At least 59 militants were killed and 44 others were wounded in different security forces’ operations in the past 24 hours. In a statement, Ministry of Defense, (MoD) said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) and National Directorate of Security (NDS) personal has …
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