AT News Report KABUL: At least 113 insurgents were killed and dozens others wounded in different crackdowns across the country within past 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. Seventy-seven Taliban insurgents were killed in a airstrikes carried out by the Afghan Air Forces (AAF) in eastern Nangarhar province, local official …

AT News Report KABUL: At least 40 drug smugglers, including an Iranian citizen were arrested in different parts of the country within past one month, an official said on Saturday. The Criminal Justice Task Forces (CJTF), Spokesman Ahmad Khalid Mowahid said that the suspect involved in 30 cases of smuggling …

By Farhad Naibkhel KABUL: Twelve agro-industrial plants will start operation soon in order to standardize Afghan farmers’ products in accordance to international markets standards. The agro-processing industry will maximize the profit of farmers. The units will handle the tasks of processing and packaging. Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) …

AT News Report KABUL: Washington has approved a possible $60 million Foreign Military Sale of military equipment including crew served weapons, equipment, training, and support to Kabul. According to a press release of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign …

By Mansoor Faizy KABUL: Two dozen of the Taliban insurgents were killed in an airstrike carried in Nad Ali district of Helmand province, a security official said on Friday. “An airstrike yesterday (Thursday) targeted Taliban’s hideouts in Chah Injeer areas of Nad Ali district, in which 24 Taliban insurgents were …

One day we were on our way to the university when some boys in a car started to harass us. Our patience crossed the limit and decided to teach them a lesson. We threw bricks at them and broke their windshield. They drove away very quickly. –Husnia Mohseni, Balkh One …

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is in the spotlight as Afghan refugees in Peshawar have complained about discrimination, lack of basic facilities and corruption in the voluntary repatriation center in Chamkani area. Tens of refugees visit the center on daily basis as Pakistani government has set December …

About 15 people were killed and 45 others injured in a terrorist attack on a private American-run university in Kabul on Wednesday night. Seven students were among those killed while 36 college staff and students wounded in the suicide car bombing and ensuing gunfight, police said Thursday. The following is …

Those wishing to cross the Afghan border into Pakistan without travel documents will not be allowed in, Pakistan’s adviser to the prime minister on foreign affairs told the Senate standing committee on Thursday. Sartaj Aziz said facilities are being made available for more effective border management. He added that four …

About 22 Taliban militants were killed and 21 were injured during mopping-up operations led by Afghan security forces in 11 provinces of the country in the past 24 hours. Ministry of National Defense press office stated BNA, the clearing operations were launched to suppress armed rebels and protect the lives …