The US government’s watchdog on spending for Afghanistan released a report on American war on drug in Afghanistan. According to the report the US has spent 8.4 billion on counter-narcotics efforts in Afghanistan since 2002, yet this country still remains the world’s largest producer of opium. The aid that came …

Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga rejected the presidential decree on formation of the senior economic adviser office as an independent body. Based on phrase four and article 90 of the constitution Creation, modification and or abrogation of administrative units is the National Assembly’s duty. The lawmakers rejected President Muhammad …

If the US is failing in supporting Afghan security forces, a new security agreement should be signed with Moscow and the BSA with Washington must be revoked: Wolesi Jirga Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga (WJ) on Saturday asked the government and the United States to adopt a clear standpoint …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The council of former Jihadi leaders stressed that the traditional Loya Jirga (a grand council of elders) should be convened immediately to amend constitution. Based on the deal signed between the two leaders of the National Unity Government (NUG)— President Ashraf Ghani and the Chief Executive Officer …

AT-KABUL: As many as 70 Taliban insurgents have been killed and dozens suffered injuries during the past two weeks of security offensive in Gereshk district of southern Helmand province, officials said on Saturday. The governor of Gereshk district Mohammad Fahim Musazai said that 70 Taliban have been killed and dozens …

“Access too many of the quake-affected areas remains the most significant disaster response challenge” AT-KABUL: Death toll from the Monday’s powerful earthquake mounted as the Ministry of Disaster Management Affairs said Saturday that the toll have climbed to 118. The Minister for Disaster Management Affairs, Wais Barmak told Afghanistan Times …

AT-KABUL: Taliban militants have been blocked roads leading to at least six districts of eastern Paktia province, creating problems to the residents, officials said on Saturday. The police chief of Paktia, Zalmay Oryakhel said that security forces have launched an operation to open the roads and push the militants back …

AT-KABUL: At least five worshipers have been killed and four others were injured after a rocket fired by Daesh insurgents hit a mosque in Achin district of Nangarhar province, official said on Saturday. The governor of Achin district, Haji Ghalib said the assault took place in Pandola area on Friday …

AT-KABUL: At least 54 Taliban militants have been killed and 35 others wounded in nationwide military offensives conducted by Afghan security forces over the past 24 hours. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in a press release issued on Saturday said that Afghan National Police (ANP) in collaboration with Afghan National …

By Akhtar M.Nikzad-KABUL: For the first time an adult cardiac surgery center was inaugurated at French Medicine Institute for Children (FMIC) in Kabul on Saturday. Speaking at the ceremony, French ambassador to Afghanistan, Jean Michel Marlaud, termed that investment in such centers as need of the hour. He said that …