AT News Report KABUL: Sources in government say that two members of cabinet were fired from their jobs despite opposition by chief executive Abdullah Abdullah with the dismissal of government officials after registration for presidential elections. The sources speaking anonymously, said Friday that Shahzad Gol Aryoubi, minister of telecommunication and …
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AT News Report KABUL: The United Nations (UN) has assured the government of Afghanistan of its support in the forthcoming elections and peace process led and owned by Afghanistan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in a statement on Friday said the assurance comes during a meeting between Ingrid Hayden …
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KABUL: A number of Afghan politicians, including former President Hamid Karzai, and a number of Taliban members have been invited to attend a meeting in Moscow next week in which they will discuss issues about Afghanistan, especially the peace process. The meeting will be held on May 27 to commemorate the 100 years of …
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AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: An envoy to Afghanistan was met with skepticism on Capitol Hill as he briefed lawmakers on peace talks with the Taliban aimed at ending the 17-year war. According to stirpes, lawmakers were tight-lipped as they left the classified meeting with special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, but the …
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AT News Report KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai and other Afghan leaders sent congratulatory message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his second consecutive victory in the general elections and expressed their willingness to deepen engagement with the country. “My profound congratulations to PM Modi and the friendly people of …
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AT News Report KABUL: A fresh wave of flash floods triggered by torrential rains across the country left at least 12 people dead, official said Friday. Natural Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said the lives were lost in the central and western parts of the country with Herat, Ghor, Daikundi, Paktika …
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Ruling Hindu Nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the prolonged Indian elections with a landslide majority, defeating its main rival All India Congress and its allies. Crushing the Gandhi’s dynasty’s, Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed an “inclusive” future for all Indians. In a tweet message after historical victory, Modi states,” …
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At least seven children were among 14 killed in the raids in Helmand and Kunar provinces, UN says. AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The United Nations warned the civilian casualty toll from airstrikes by pro-government forces in Afghanistan continues to rise. The latest such raids occurred this week in southern Helmand …
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In the wake of steady but slow progress during sixth round of talks between US Peace Envoy and Taliban member in Qatar, it has presented both—optimistic and pessimistic scenarios that loudly indicts peace process has been shattered with some spoilers who don’t seen return of peace in their interest. There …
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By Farhad Naibkhel KABUL: China Foundation for Peace and Development (CFPD) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) to help Afghan vulnerable refugees and Internal Displace Person (IDPs) based in Kabul. “Today we have signed the agreement to donate materials to needy refugees,” …
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