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AT-KABUL: Commenting on the release of Mullah Omar’s biography by the Taliban insurgents in such a time when the war is coming to a close and Daesh is appearing in the country, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said that it’s a part of their psychological warfare and a media gimmick. …
Read More »Govt leaders urged to bury hatchet, overcome economic crisis
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Concerning over some differences between leaders of the National Unity Government (NUG), officials in Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and a number of lawmakers have said the economic situation will go worsen if the rifts prevail. They said political problems between the NUG leaders have …
Read More »2,300 military cadets conclude 4-month training at KMTC
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: A group of 2,300 military cadets have completed a training program at Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC), said officials on Sunday. Training and logistic commander, Maj. Gen. Mohammad Hisari, told a gathering in Kabul that the young officers and soldiers have received training about different tactics of …
Read More »Senate urges govt to rein in insecurity
Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: The Meshrano Jirga or Senate on Sunday expressed serious concern over insecurity and asked the government to take concrete steps to improve the law and order situation across the country. Senators asked the National Unity Government (NUG) leaders to put aside their differences and take steps to …
Read More »Senate seeks parliamentary poll on time
AT-KABUL: Stressing on-time parliamentary poll, Meshrano Jirga (MJ) or Senate asked the government to complete preparations for the Wolesi Jirga (WJ) election this year. The senators said the country would not have a legitimate administration unless the parliamentary poll was not held. Gul Ahmad Azami, a senator from Farah, urged …
Read More »Afghan Mili Bank signs soft-loan expansion agreement
By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Afghan Mili Bank on Sunday signed an agreement with the National Enterprise Board to boost up traders accessibility to financial services in the country. Governor of the bank Ahmad Khesraw Zia said that lack of access to soft-loans facility was major hurdle before the traders that hampered …
Read More »Civilian casualties hit record high as no end in sight to ground battles
AT-KABUL: The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) recorded eight percent increase in civilian casualties in the first three months of the current year as compared to the same period in 2014. Ground engagements between the Afghan security forces and insurgent groups caused 521 civilian casualties (136 civilians killed …
Read More »CSO releases socio-demographic survey of Parwan, Kapisa
By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL: The Central Statistics Organization (CSO) released the preliminary results of “Socio-Demography and Economic Survey” (SDES) of Parwan and Kapisa provinces. The survey was launched with technical support of the united Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and financial support of Japan last year and the process took four …
Read More »Traffic accident leaves 3 dead in Badakhshan
AT Monitoring Desk:KABUL: At least three people died and seven others wounded in a traffic accident in northeastern Badakhshan province, an official said on Sunday. The incident took place on Khisham-Tishkan road when a car skidded off the highway and fell into Kokcha River, the provincial governor spokesman Nawid Ahamd …
Read More »First ever women bazaar opened in Bamyan
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: After the establishment of a women bazaar in the central Bamyan province, women would be able to go for shopping without any concerns, said officials. The provincial women’s association on Sunday welcomed the newly opened women bazaar and said that bazaar is consisting of around 20 shops. …
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