AT-KABUL: Ex-President Hamid Karzai said that the unclear deal reached between Iran and six world powers is in the interest of the region and entire world. Hamid Karzai expressed his pleasure over the agreement. Karzai felicitated the government and people of Iran on this great victory. Karzai hoped that the …
Read More »Wolesi Jirga calls on security forces to prevent Pakistani troop infiltration
Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga of the parliament on Wednesday called upon the Afghan security forces to prevent Pakistani troops from entering into the Afghan soil. And also lawmakers put their weight behind public uprising in a bid to maintain peace and stability in the country. While showing deep …
Read More »Pakistan increases custom tariff on Afghan fruits exports
By Akhtar M.Nikzad-KABU: Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) said that Pakistan has increased custom tariff on export Afghan fruit products. It alleged that the move was aimed at damaging Afghanistan’s fruit products. This comes at a time that the fruit products have increased by 30 percent as comparing …
Read More »Peace talks must fulfill people’s expectations: Survey
By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Steering Committee of the Afghan People’s Dialogue on Peace (People’s Dialogue) on Wednesday urged the National Unity Government to prepare the ground to bring the long-term war into a logic end as most the civilians are the victim. In a survey conducted by the People’s Dialogue, they …
Read More »MoPH opens hospital in Farah
AT-KABUL: The new civilian hospital inaugurated in Immigration Township of Farah province and laid down foundation stone of another 52 beds hospital for treatment of addicts at the province. Public Health Minister, Ferozuddin Feroz who paid visit to Farah province not only opened the hospital but also watch over all …
Read More »Ban condemns recent attacks in Afghanistan
The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the recent attacks in Afghanistan that killed and injured more than 100 civilians, including women and children. The heinous attacks in Khost and Baghlan Provinces and Kabul city occurred near spaces of public assembly, including a bazaar as well as mosque where civilians …
Read More »Taliban shadow governor among 13 militants killed in Nangarhar
AT-KABUL: At least 13 militants, including the Taliban shadow governor for Laghman province, have been killed in an operation conducted by operatives of the National Directorate of Security (NDS). A press statement issued by the NDS here on Tuesday said that the Taliban shadow governor for Laghman, Amin Jan Kochai, …
Read More »Afghan forces going through difficult time: Pentagon
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Considering the Taliban insurgents as no longer an existential threat to the government, a top Pentagon official has said that this year the Afghan security forces are struggling with a very difficult environment as fighting intensified in the country. Speaking at a Center for Strategic and International …
Read More »Murree talks had approval of Taliban’s leadership: Aziz
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Sartaj Aziz, National Security and Foreign Policy Advisor to the Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, said that the representatives of the Taliban who talked to the Afghan government’s delegation in Murree, last week, had approval of the Central Leadership Council, Pakistani media reported. While confirming a face-to-face …
Read More »14 fighters killed in clashes between ISIS, Taliban in Nangarhar
AT-KABUL: At least 14 militants have been killed during clashes between the Taliban and ISIS in eastern Nangarhar province. A press statement issued by Nangarhar police here on Tuesday said that nine militants were killed in Sholana area of Chaparhar district and five others were killed in Momand village of …
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