AT News Report KABUL: The National Security Council (NSC) on Thursday while confirming the civilian killings during an operation in Zurmat district of southeastern Paktia province said that President Ashraf Ghani has ordered an investigation into the incident. On the second day of Eid ul Adha, August 12, the National …

On the second day of Eid ul Adha, August 12, the National Directorate of Security (NDS) forces surrounded a house in Zurmat district of Paktia province and reportedly killed 11 civilians – mostly teachers and students. The victims are said to have been brought out from a guesthouse and shot …

AT News Report KABUL: The Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov on Wednesday announced that Russia was invited to the signing ceremony of a likely future peace agreement between the Taliban and the US. “This was discussed, this was one of the conditions for the leadership of the …

Endeavoring to link Afghan peace with the Kashmir issue in one way or another isn’t the best policy for Pakistan to pursue during the current state of affairs in Afghanistan. On July 31, India revoked the autonomous status of the Indian-administered Kashmir, sent additional troops and abrogated Article 370 of …

AT News Report KABUL: President Ghani’s Second Vice President, Sarwar Danish said Tuesday that the direct talks between the Afghan government and Taliban group would be kicked off after September Presidential polls. In a meeting with the members of the parliament, Danish said the constitutional and governmental issues have not …

AT News Report KABUL: The Presidential Candidates Council (PCC) have declared support for the ongoing peace process that could end the ongoing bloodshed, emphasizing that fighting will continue in Afghanistan if the election is not sacrificed for peace. “The peace process should be completed so the opportunity for an inclusive …

The Afghan masses celebrated Eid-ul-Adha amidst violence acts and fears of further deadly terrorist attacks as just days before Eid there was huge blast in Kabul, in which many people were killed and wounded. As the Muslims around the world have celebrated the Eid, the Afghan also joined the festivity …

AT News Report KABUL: The government rejects reports about an informal ceasefire by Taliban during the Eid festivity, saying the insurgents had planned 13 attacks by the insurgents were nullified by security forces. People across the country, particularly in Kabul city spent the Eid festival without security threats. Nasrat Rahimi, …

AT News Report KABUL: The Ministry of Interior has rejected claims of the Taliban group over releasement of 76 Afghan forces who were under their captivity.  The Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS) released a statement and photos proving that 35 Taliban prisoners were released but the Taliban have failed …

AT News Report KABUL: The US and NATO Forces Commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Scott Miller has rebuffed a report published in Newsweek that claims, “operations against the militant group in Afghanistan have significantly reduced or halted as the Pentagon continues to plan for a potential withdrawal of thousands of US …