AT News KABUL: At least 254 Taliban were killed and 97 others wounded in operations conducted by the Afghan security forces in different provinces across the country, the defense ministry said on Sunday. The Afghan security force conducted operations and counter attacks against Taliban militants in Ghazni, Kandahar, Herat, Farah, …
Read More »Editorial: Support to Afghan Forces
The Taliban have engulfed the centers of Helmand province in south and western Herat province as part of the group’s intensive violence ragging on across the country after the U.S. and alliance countries announced their exit from Afghanistan. The clashes drew the foot of the former jiahaid commander, Ismail Khan …
Read More »EU says will boycott Taliban if they gain power by force
AT News KABUL: If the Taliban rise to power by force, the European Union and other countries will not recognize their regime. “I do not think it will be as easy for the Taliban to come to power as others think,” said Thomas Nicholson, head of the European Union delegation to …
Read More »Jihadi leader Ismael Khan called to become Herat governor
AT News KABUL: An emergency meeting held by government officials and politicians in the residence of parliament speaker in Kabul, called on government to replace Saboor Qaneh, provincial governor for Herat with the veteran jihadi leader Ismael Khan. Khan has mobilized people to take up arms and stand against Taliban’s …
Read More »Kandahar airport suspends flights after rocket attack
AT News KABUL: Flights from Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport in Kandahar have been suspended after a series of rockets struck the airport on Saturday night. Three rockets hit the airport from an unknown location last night, causing little damage to the premises, Massoud Pashtun, in charge of Kandahar Airport, …
Read More »Karzai saddened by deadly flooding in Nooristan
AT News KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai expressed regrets over flash floods that killed tens of people in the eastern province of Nooristan. In a statement issued on Sunday, the former president wished paradise for the dead and patience for their families. The flooding swept the district of Kamdesh in …
Read More »Pakistan diplomat: World should not ignore Pakistan’s terrorist activities
AT News KABUL: Pakistani diplomat Husain Haqqani calls on the international community to make Pakistan stop supporting Taliban and other terrorist groups. Haqqani who was Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States and Sri Lanka, appeared for an interview with the CNN on Sunday where he asked the international community that …
Read More »Afghans protest against Pakistan in Germany
AT News KABUL: Tens of Germany based Afghans staged a demonstration in front of the Pakistani Consulate in Frankfurt city of Germany to protest Pakistan’s “vicious” policy towards Afghanistan. According to reports, the protestors were chanting anti-Pakistani slogans. They accused Pakistan of supporting terrorism in the region and Afghanistan, calling …
Read More »Taliban militants pushed back from Kandahar, Herat and Helmand
AT News KABUL: Afghan Armed Forces say the advance of Taliban militants in Herat, Helmand and Kandahar provinces has been pushed back as government troops battled to defend the cities amid the insurgent assault. Intense fighting in the suburbs of Herat, Helmand and Kandahar has been reported since Friday. Afghan …
Read More »Taliban militants pushed back from Kandahar, Herat and Helmand
AT News KABUL: Afghan Armed Forces say the advance of Taliban militants in Herat, Helmand and Kandahar provinces has been pushed back as government troops battled to defend the cities amid the insurgent assault. Intense fighting in the suburbs of Herat, Helmand and Kandahar has been reported since Friday. Afghan …
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