Afghanistan Times
Eyeing a multi-objectives policy and to revamp Afghan-US ties, President Ashraf Ghani and the National Unity Government’s CEO Abdullah Abdullah left for the United States on a five-day state visit, on Saturday night. Ghani is expected to address a joint meeting of Congress besides meeting with American President Barack Obama, …
Read More »CAFA championship: Afghan U-15 football squad off to Japan
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The under-15 football squad left Kabul for Japan the other day to attend the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) championship that would be held Tokyo, the capital city of Japan. The tournament starts on March 23 where 10 teams from the Central Asian region are participating. The …
Read More »India reiterates commitment to “stay the course”
AT-KABUL: The Permanent Representative of India at the United Nations Security Council Debate on United Nations Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA), Ambassador Asoke Kumar Mukerji, has said that India reiterates its commitment to “stay the course” in Afghanistan. “This is a critical decade of transformation for Afghanistan. India is proud …
Read More »As national economy dwindles, ties with US termed crucial
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: A number of members of the Wolesi Jirga, the National Assembly, on Sunday termed the government leader’s trip to the United States as curtail for the country’s economy as they believe that Afghanistan’s economy is dwindling and needs huge support by international allies, particularly, the US. They …
Read More »Most of Electoral Reforms Commission’s appointees not professional: Official
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: A number of electoral watchdogs welcomed the formation of the Electoral Reforms Commission but criticized what they called the appointment of unprofessional figures and those who have political links in the commission. Officials in Afghan Civil Society Election Network (ACSEN) suggested that members of the Electoral Reforms …
Read More »Bargaining chip: Kidnappers of 31 passengers seek swap deal
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Abductors have given their conditions for release of 31 passengers in their captivity in southern Zabul province, said an official source on Sunday. Hamidullah Tokhi, a lawmaker from Zabul, in an interview with Radio Azadi said that efforts are on to secure safe release of the abducted …
Read More »List of 16 minister-designates to be sent to WJ on Monday
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The list of 16 new cabinet picks would be officially sent to Wolesi Jirga on Monday, said the minister of parliamentary affairs. Ghulam Nabi Farahi told Azadi Radio on Sunday that he will hand over the list of 16 new cabinet picks to administrative board of Wolesi …
Read More »Libya peace talks appear on verge of collapse
UN’s Bernardino Leon says that an agreement between rival governments will be difficult as battle for Tripoli continues. Peace talks between rival Libyan political factions appeared to be on the verge of collapse as fighting for control of the capital raged on for a second day. Libya’s UN-recognised government in …
Read More »Houthi rebels seize airport in south Yemen
Rebels reported to be pushing south towards city of Aden where president is holed up after being forced out of power. Yemen’s Shia rebels have seized parts of the southern city of Taiz and its airport and are pushing to seize more territory across the country, Al Jazeera correspondents reported. …
Read More »Tunisia launches manhunt for third museum attacker
Hunt begins after authorities release CCTV footage of the gunmen who killed 21 people in raid on Bardo Museum in Tunis. Tunisian security forces have begun a manhunt for a third attacker in the assault on the Bardo museum that killed 21 people, mostly foreign tourists, the president said. Beji …
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