AT News KABUL: The Taliban has emphasized on the release of their prisoners from Afghan government custody in a bid to start the intra-Afghan talks. The Taliban also accused the Afghan government of forging identities and criminal records of the inmates to sabotage the peace process. A Taliban Qatar-Based Member, …
Read More »Four security forces killed in Badghis
AT News KABUL: At least four Afghan security forces were killed after the Taliban militants attacked their convoy in Badghis on Sunday night, officials said on Monday. A security source says that the Taliban insurgents had attacked the convoy in Qarcheghi area of Qades district, in which four soldiers were …
Read More »Editorial: Seek modus vivendi!
Consider their track record; apprehensions existed since well before the signing of a power-sharing deal between President Ashraf Ghani and Chairman Abdullah Abdullah in May. However, their recent modus operandi concerning key national issues are only realizing and substantiating those worries. It’s only the beginning of their joint government but …
Read More »Pakistan continues cross-line shelling
AT News KABUL: Pakistan has been continuing rocket attacks across the Durand-Line on the eastern Kunar province, local officials said on Monday. Provincial Governor Spokesman, Ghani Musmim said the rockets targeted several villages in Shiltan district. There are no human casualties so far. In reaction to the Pakistani military rockets …
Read More »Afghanistan sees consistent drop in covid-19 cases
AT News KABUL: Afghanistan has consistently seen to have less coronavirus cases in the past 15 days with 40 fresh cases reported on Monday have pushed the total tally to 35,503 across the country since the start of the infection. Two patients have lost their lives battling the virus and …
Read More »Division brings destruction
An exclusive interview with French Ambassador Mr. David Martinon – If Afghans get united, neighbors can’t dare to interfere – Taliban sending worst signal by keeping up the level of violence – President Ghani has no power to pardon anyone, especially worst terrorists on the earth – We remain consistent …
Read More »Embark on intra-Afghan talks to discuss permanent truce: US
AT News KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai has discussed with US Chargé de Affairs Ross Wilson the importance of intra-Afghan talks and other issues related to the Afghan peace process. During the talks, both sides exchanged views on the Afghan peace process, and emphasized on releasing prisoners and immediate start …
Read More »Taliban, Daesh responsible for 43pc of violence: Report
AT News KABUL: A report issued by the committee of reporters’ safety blames Taliban and Daesh terrorist group for most of the violent cases in the first half of this year around the country. The report released on Sunday said that the two groups were responsible for 43 per cent …
Read More »University entrance exam held in 17 provinces amid fears of coronavirus pandemic
AT News KABUL: The government announced that the university entrance exam was held in 17 out of 34 provinces, while schools and higher education institutes still remain closed because of the Corona virus epidemic. The exam was held after a five-month delay due to the virus outbreak. Hanif Farzan, a …
Read More »Afghanistan complains to UN for Pakistan shelling
AT News KABUL: Sources in the government say that Kabul complained the the United Nations over the Pakistan rocket attacks in the eastern areas. Meanwhile, the parliament summoned acting foreign minister, chief of army and deputy head of intelligence to answer lawmakers’ questions over the Pakistan rocket attacks on Afghan …
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