AT-KABUL: Political Parties and Civil Societies representatives on Tuesday urged the government leaders to accomplish commitments made during electoral campaigns. “The national unity government leaders must run constitutional Loya Jirga and electoral reforms as they committed during first days of the establishment,” said Omar Ayyar, head of the Unite Afghanistan …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: The security forces have driven Taliban back and retaken the center of Kunduz city after the militants took over the city for a few hours, officials said Tuesday. “Afghan forces recaptured the center of city back from Taliban during last night operations,” defense ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri …

AT-KABUL: First Vice President Gen. Abdul Rashid Dostum has handled operations in the northern province of Kunduz, his office announced Tuesday. Taliban insurgents entered the Kunduz city Monday after launching a massive offensive from four directions and captured some parts of the city. Dostum’s office said in a statement that …

AT-KABUL: The European Union announced on Tuesday in Brussels conference to provides $1.1 billion in annual support to Afghanistan until 2020. Germany’s international broadcaster Deutsche Well reported the European Commission would commit an extra $224 million in a year to strengthen state structure in the “war-ravaged country”. “The commission in …

AT-KABUL: The Nejat-e-Mili Party, led by the ex-president and Jihadi leader Sebghatullah Mujadidi, criticized the government for providing legal immunity and privileges to Gulbuddin Hekmayar, but supported the peace deal with the Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA). According to a report of the Voice of America (VOA), the Nejat-e-Mili Party expressed serious …

AT-KABUL: In separate gatherings across the country, huge number of the former President Hamid Karzai’s supporters has condemned ‘certain circles’ for chanting slogans against the ex-president during a ceremony to mark the 5th death anniversary of the former High Peace Council chief, Burhanuddin Rabbani. They demanded an apology from those …

The Taliban insurgents have become a severe headache for the public and the government. To deal with the increasing insecurity, the public has defied the threats and harsh weather and to cast votes. The turnout was unprecedented. However, the public mandate was not respected. Despite that everyone welcomed formation of …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: The Taliban militants entered the Kunduz city Monday after launching a massive offensive from four direction, officials and residents said. “After hours of clashes, Taliban captured Khiaban Madrasa and provincial council office,” provincial council member Aminullah said. He said that Taliban entered from east and west. “Only …

AT-KABUL: At least six civilians were killed and 40 others wounded in a roadside bombing in the northern province of Jawzjan, a local official said Monday. Provincial governor Reza Ghafoori said that explosive attached to a motorcycle detonated in a busy area of Darzab distract. “The wounded people were shifted …

AT-KABUL: The National Security Advisor Mohammad Hanif Atmar has strongly reacted to the disrespect towards the former President, Hamid Karzai, and said the ex-president was the most respectful person the country’s modern history. In a statement issued by his office, Atmar called Karzai “an important and influential figure in Afghanistan’s …