AT News Report KABUL: A public movement who rallies for peace in the southern areas, denied reports that its members were taken hostage by Taliban, saying they went to militant-controlled areas to hold talks with the insurgents. A group of the peace movement members went missing earlier this week and …
Read More »Shahzad out of CWC19, Khil called up
AT News Report KABUL: Mohammad Shahzad, the Afghanistan opener, has been ruled out of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, with wicket-keeper batsman Ikram Ali Khil being called up as a replacement. Since the 2015 World Cup, Shahzad has been Afghanistan’s second highest run-scorer in one-day internationals with 1843 runs …
Read More »Security forces kill 18 Taliban rebels in Logar
AT News Report KABUL: Afghan Special Forces have killed at least 18 Taliban insurgents in an operation in eastern Logar province, local officials said Friday. Shahpoor Ahmadzai, a spokesman for Logar police chief told Ariana News that the Operation was conducted in Aab Paran village of Mohammad Agha district of …
Read More »Presidential candidates reject negotiating in ARG
KABUL: Presidential candidates are not ready to negotiate with President Ghani on the circumstances of his tenure extension in the Presidential Palace (ARG). President Ghani is ready to negotiate on ordaining the election ethical principles. But, the Presidential Candidates Council say that President Ghani should be ready to negotiate with …
Read More »Editorial: Eid with violence
Unfortunately like of previous years of around four decades, the war stricken countrymen have again celebrated Eid-ul Fiter amidst violent acts and fears of further deadly terrorist attacks. Violent acts from over the country reported and so far exact details of casualties, losses to properties, economy and other sectors are …
Read More »China, the unstoppable locomotive of growth
By Seddiq Hussainy China has been a genuine example for the world, particularly the developing Asia, in orchestrating an unprecedented rapid economic growth and accomplishing the excruciating task of dealing with extreme poverty. China’s profound transformation due to flexible and vigorous economic policies has helped uplift lives of more than …
Read More »‘Afghan women’s presence in peace talks insisted’
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The US Congress has asked the US State Department to include Afghan women in the ongoing peace process and make sure their voices are heard during the negotiations with the Taliban. In a letter signed by dozens of Congress members, they have asked the US Secretary …
Read More »At least 50 pro-govt. forces, 19 civilians killed during past week
The following report compiles all significant security incidents confirmed by New York Times reporters throughout Afghanistan from the past seven days. It is necessarily incomplete as many local officials refuse to confirm casualty information. The report includes government claims of insurgent casualty figures, but in most cases these cannot be …
Read More »35 terror attacks foiled in Kabul during Eid days
AT News Report KABUL: The Afghan security forces have foiled 35 terrorist attacks, including a car bombing which could be deadly with once again taking more innocent lives in Kabul, the capital city. Officials in the Ministry of Interior confirmed Friday of successfully prevention of these attacks during three days …
Read More »Eid celebrations
The Muslims around the world have celebrated the Eid-ul-Fitr after the completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the Afghan people, who suffered a lot due to decades of conflict, also joined the festivity with hope of truce between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters just like last year. …
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