Afghanistan Times
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: Within the framework of implementation of a protocol for expansion of cross-border cooperation for disaster preparedness and response to emergency situations between Tajikistan and Afghanistan signed in February 2018, the first training for Tajik and Afghan female rescuers has begun in Dushanbe, according to the Committee …
Read More »Khalilzad briefs NATO allies on Afghan peace push
AT News Report KABUL: US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has met and discussed Afghan peace process with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Khalilzad who recently concluded fifth round of talks with Taliban members in Qatar, has embarked on multi-nation trip as part of his efforts for facilitating …
Read More »First-ever pine nut processing factory activated in Kabul
AT News Report KABUL: The government of Afghanistan has inaugurated for the first time-ever a pine nut processing factory in Kabul on Thursday, where President Ashraf Ghani and over 200 Afghan politicians including Chinese Ambassador Liu Jinsong were present. During the inauguration, President Ghani vowed to transform Afghanistan, which boasts …
Read More »Editorial: Infighting in eastern parts
Reports from eastern Afghanistan reveal that over two thousands families from a par flung area of Kunar province have abandoned homes due to infighting between warring militant and armed groups in the area. The renewed round of armed clashes erupted between the two rival militant groups with commencing of spring …
Read More »Building fire in Turkey kills five Afghans
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: Five Afghan workers have been killed and eleven others received injures after a fire broke out Friday morning at a three-story building in the Altındağ district of the Turkish capital Ankara. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said later on Friday the building in which the fire broke out was …
Read More »Afghanistan’s collapse risked if U.S. pulls out; Watchdog Warns
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: As President Donald Trump tries to wind down America’s 18-year-old troop commitment in Afghanistan, a Pentagon watchdog is warning of the risks in leaving without significant financial pledges and protections for women under a government that would include the Taliban. From integrating 60,000 Taliban fighters into …
Read More »Afghanistan, Sri Lanka consider entering a prisoner exchange
AT News Report KABUL: Afghanistan and Sri Lanka are to consider entering a prisoner exchange agreement to benefit both countries. This agreed after a meeting between Afghan Ambassador in Sri Lanka Ashraf Haidari, and the country’s Minister of Justice and Prison Reform Thalatha Athukorale. The Afghan Ambassador commended how the …
Read More »Flash floods kill 28 in west
AT News Report KABUL: At least 28 people were killed over 30 were injured after recent heavy rains caused flash floods in western Afghanistan, official said Friday. In western Herat province, nine people were killed and five injured after the floods caused by Thursday’s rains hit most parts of the …
Read More »Editorial: Pakhtoon politicians resent Imran
Not only Afghanistan leaders but even Pakhtoon leaders have also resented Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan for his latest remarks and termed it an attempt of derailing the US brokered peace efforts. In the wake of criticism and reservations from all over the world, Pakistani authorities are making attempts to …
Read More »Summary execution of a captive by militants irked Afghans
AT News Report KABUL: Afghans through social media have strongly condemned summary execution of a man by alleged Taliban fighters, after the video of the violent act went viral on social media on Wednesday. The short video published on Facebook page showing alleged Taliban fighters shooting a man, apparently in …
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