Eid al-Adha, also called the “Sacrifice Feast” is the second of two Muslim holidays celebrated worldwide each year. The celebrations kick off after the descent of the Hujjaj, the pilgrims performing the Hajj, from Mount Arafat, a hill east of Mecca. In commemoration of this, an animal is sacrificed and …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: At least 13 civilians and 16 insurgents have been killed in an airstrike carried out in western Herat province on Monday night, said officials. “An airstrike targeted a Taliban center in Bakhtabad area of Herat province have killed at least 16 armed Taliban insurgents, and wounded four …

AT-KABUL: Former official, Rangin Dadfar Spanta, accused President Ghani’s government of trying to “keep and continue power through demagogical acts”. Spanta who was national security adviser in Hamid Karzai’s administration, told Ariana News in an interview that the extrajudicial acts and power monopoly have caused that public services be not …

AT-KABUL: The Peace and Salvation Council, a political party believes that the current crisis wouldn’t be solved through military acts and only inter-Afghan reconciliation is the solution. Addressing a press conference, Gul Rahman Qazi, head of the party, expressed concerns over fragile political and security situation of Afghanistan, saying that …

AT-KABUL: At least 13 people most of them security forces were killed, and 19 others wounded in a car bomb attack in southern Helmand province on Monday late evening, said officials. “A car bomber rammed to the army convoy yesterday evening in Do-Pula area of Nawa district, which resulted into …

AT-KABUL: A number of Taliban leaders, including family members of Mullah Omar, the former Taliban leader, have returned to Kandahar, fearing a possible treason by Pakistani authorities to hand them over to the United States. Up to 15 Taliban members, including former shadow governors and districts chiefs along with their …

AT-KABUL: Experts participated in Rana Think Tank monthly session had expressed concerns over current crisis in the country, called convening of Loya Jirga as the only remedy left to lead the country towards stability and development. Security situation of the country is getting worse day by day, they said, adding …

Despite other issues, the new US strategy also did not focused on fundamental financial resources of the insurgents. It is a matter of concern that new US policy on Afghanistan remained silent over the danger posed by illicit drug cultivation and trafficking. Efforts have to be accelerated in eradication of …

AT-KABUL: According to security officials, at least 140 rebels were killed and more than 50 wounded as a result of joint and special operations carried out in eastern Nangarhar province during last month. During the period, 132 individuals were arrested in connection with different crimes, Lt. Gen. Abdul Rahman Rahimi, …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: At least 20 insurgents and two security forces have been killed in overnight clashes and a bomb blast in southern Helmand and southeastern Paktika provinces, officials said on Monday. Acting Paktika Police Chief, Dadullah Khan Hotak, said seven insurgents were killed and four others wounded during a …