Afghanistan Times
In the midst of a fog of political chaos, insecurity, dwindling national economy, devaluating national currency, and the increased attacks of the Taliban, religious scholars have come together, raised their voice and condemned Pakistan-backed terrorism in Afghanistan. They came together in reaction to the recent wave of terror, particularly after …
Read More »Social media users launch ‘No to Pakistani Products’ campaign
AT-KABUL: After deadly attacks in Kabul – including the mid-night blast in Shah Shaheed area – for which the Afghan government pointed the finger of blame to Pakistan, Afghans launched a nationwide campaign through social media to say ‘No to Pakistani Products’ and support local products. The social media users …
Read More »Karzai condoles loss of lives in twin blasts in China
AT-KABUL: Ex-President Hamid Karzai expressed his deep sorrow over the death and destruction caused by explosions in China’s port city of Tianjin. Twin blasts at a warehouse in Tianjin left 54 people and wounded around 700 others. According to reports volatile chemicals were stored in the warehouse. More than a …
Read More »Iran supports peace, security in Afghanistan: Zarif
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that his country supports peace, security and cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan. He made the remarks in a joint press conference following a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister’s National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz in Islamabad the other day. Zarif …
Read More »Security forces need state-of-the-art equipment, air support: MoD
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Though the security forces have made landmark progress in recent years, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) has said that still they need air support and state-of-the-art equipment in this field. The MoD spokesman, Dawlat Waziri, has said that the security forces have powerful morale and are in …
Read More »Afghan troops doing well but still need support: Shoffner
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: An American general the other day acknowledged that though the Afghan security forces were fully responsible for the country’s security, they still need and deserve the support of US and coalition forces. US Army Brig. Gen. Wilson Shoffner from Afghanistan’s Resolute Support mission pointed out to the …
Read More »Violence against women: A problem too long ignored
By M. Nadeem Alizai: Customs are changing continuously and with dramatic speed in Afghanistan. The changes are mostly negative. These negative changes are earning bad image for the nation. The changes have resulted in serious problems for the government as well. Violence against women and children is byproduct of these variations. Prominent …
Read More »Infighting between Taliban leaves 15 killed in Herat
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Fifteen Taliban insurgents were killed in western Herat province during infighting over appointment of Mullah Akhtar Mansoor as new figurehead of the militant group. Security officials at the province confirmed the clash, saying the militants in Shindand district were divided into two rival groups; one opposing Mullah …
Read More »4 policemen killed in Jawzjan
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Four policemen were killed and six others were held hostage by the Taliban when the insurgents attacked a police check-post in Jawzjan province, official sources said on Friday. According to the deputy governor, Abdul Rahman Mahmoodi, the policemen came under attack when they gathered for biometric identification …
Read More »Taliban kidnap nine passengers in Ghazni
AT-KABUL: Taliban militants have kidnapped at least nine passengers on gunpoint from the volatile Ghazni province, official sources said on Friday. Spokesman to the provincial governor, Shafiq Nang, said the militants have abducted the passengers in Gaghori district on Thursday night when they were on their way to the provincial …
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