Sometimes the feeling of having six neighbors lead us toward optimism, and cheerfully transport feelings of joys and happiness that Afghanistan would never face problem in every areas, especially in transit routes because we are rich in neighbors. At the same time when looking at the current juncture, we dishearten …
Read More »An economic slap in the face of Pakistan
‘ACCI called on WTO to resolve trade issue; traders decided to boycott ECO summit, bringing to standstill trade and transit deals with Pakistan’ By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI), on Tuesday came hard over closure of Torkham and Spinboldak crossing points by the Pakistani government, …
Read More »12 policemen shot dead in Helmand
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Twelve policemen have been shot dead in an overnight attack carried out by the Taliban insurgents in Lashkargah, the capital city of southern Helmand province, an official said on Tuesday. Deputy Police Chief Haji Guli Khani told Pajhwok Afghan News that the Taliban attacked a police check-post …
Read More »Four Taliban insurgents killed in Takhar
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Afghan security forces have killed at least four Taliban insurgents in an offensive carried out in northern Takhar province, officials said on Tuesday. The offensive was launched Monday night in the Darqad district. Maj. Gen. Shir Aziz Kamawal, commander for the 808th Spin Zar zone, told Pajhwok …
Read More »Karzai felicitates Afghans over cricket victory
AT-KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai expressed happiness and congratulated the nation for the victory of the national cricket team against Zimbabwe. The Afghan national cricketers won a series of five matches (3-2) the last decider held Sunday night with the Zimbabwean team. Afghan team won 106 runs in which all …
Read More »Japan to donate $8.77m to agriculture sector
AT-KABUL: The government of Japan is said to provide 8.77 million USD to improve agricultural sector in Herat province. The amount will be spent through a project titled ‘Improve Agricultural Value Chain in Heart’ in the western Afghan province. “It will support farmers and communities to better access to markets …
Read More »We are committed to stable Afghanistan: Nicholson
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The top US Military Gen. in Afghanistan, John Nicholson has showed strong commitment to achieve a goal of peaceful and stable Afghanistan. In his message on Soldiers Day, Nicholson said: “We honor the Afghan security forces who sacrificed their lives in defense of their country.” He furthered, …
Read More »No caves will save terrorists; ANDSF Day marked for the first time
By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: President Ashraf Ghani at a ceremony on Monday to mark for the first time the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) Day, said, “no caves could safe terrorist groups” in the country. The ceremony which was attended by high-ranking officials, the president furthered, “ANDSF are fighting …
Read More »Editorial: Saluting ANSDF for all out efforts
The Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF) have never been traumatized at stamping out terrorism in the war-hit country. Though terrorism is a global threat, but the Afghans and security forces are at the frontline of the war on terror. Without doubt, Afghan security forces engaged in an unclear …
Read More »‘Edible items near to waste if crossings not reopen’
By Shamim Shahid-PESHAWAR: President of Afghanistan Transporters Association, Mr. Mohammad Noor Ahmadzai has called upon Pakistani authorities to order re-opening of all crossing points with Afghanistan, enabling the drivers and transporters to deliver the stranded goods. “Hundreds of stranded goods trucks are loaded with fresh fruits, vegetable, poultry and other …
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