Contrary to the expectations tied to the US-Taliban peace pact signed in last February in terms of reduction in violence, the security situation has remained unaffected – if anything, it has deteriorated. According to a recent report by UNAMA, at least 533 civilians were killed and another 760 injured in …
Read More »Covid-19 cases surge to 1,828
AT News KABUL: Ministry of Public Health on Tuesday said that it has recorded 125 new positive cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally to 1,828 across Afghanistan. Health Ministry Spokesman, Wahidullah Mayar said that out of 361 suspected samples, 125 were positive. “Within this period, …
Read More »Afghanistan needs more Scientists than Philosophers
By Haseeb Rahimi The recent Pandemic has left most nations vulnerable and clueless, and made us humans reconsider the priorities of governance, economics, and scientific research. Our systems that we were proud of establishing and nourishing over the decades are at the verge of collapse. Employment numbers in the west …
Read More »Rabbani insists on ‘fight’ to change political system
AT News KABUL: Salahuddin Rabbani, head of Jamiat, a previously jihadi party says he would continue fight the “coup de tat against people’s votes” change political system. Rabbani who supported Abdullah Abdullah against President Ghani in last year’s polls, emphasized that he would agree “deal on people’s votes”. In a …
Read More »Blackout hits Kabul
AT News KABUL: The electricity power company announced Monday that the capital city of Kabul went once again to dark as one of the pylons transmitting power from northern areas to Kabul, was damaged by a blast. Afghanistan imports electricity from neighboring countries of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Iran, expensing millions …
Read More »Karzai worried about increasing violence, civilian casualties
AT News KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai expressed deep concerns over an increase in violence and civilian casualties, despite the peace deal signed between Taliban and the United States that caused hopes about reduction in violence. According to a report released by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), …
Read More »Jaghori police chief fired, 2 guards detained over rape claims
AT News KABUL: Jaghori District Police Chief in southern Ghazni province was sacked on Monday following allegations regarding his two guards sexually assaulting two women. According to local authorities, the sacking came as dozens of residents protested outside the district center, demanding punishment for the perpetrators and dismissal of local …
Read More »Gunmen kill family of seven in Kunduz
AT News KABUL: A number of unknown gunmen have shot dead at least seven members of a family, including women and children in northern Kunduz province, official said. Provincial Police Spokesperson, Hujatullag Akbari said that the victims included “four men, three women and two children.”The incident occurred in Konam village …
Read More »Govt. accuses Taliban of being unenthusiastic toward peace
AT News KABUL: The Afghan government said that it has been committed to find way to end the Afghan war through dialogues with taking all-out efforts to pave the ground for a sustainable peace, following the militants’ statement which blames the Afghan government for making obstacles against the Afghan peace …
Read More »Eight Daesh abettors detained in Nangarhar
AT News KABUL: A group of eight people accused of aiding the most notorious group, Daesh have been detained in eastern Nangarhar province on Sunday, official confirmed on Monday. Police forces special unit has conducted an anti-terrorism crackdown in Islam Poor village of Khewa district that resulted into detaining a …
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