AT News Report KABUL: At least three civilians have been killed and 22 other received injures after Daesh fighters launched back-to-back mortar attack targeting a gathering of thousands of people, with a number of influential and political figures were present to mark the 24th death anniversary of Abdul Ali Mazari—leader …
Read More »FMIC marks achievements of 13 new specialist doctors at graduation ceremony 2019
Kabul: The French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) held its fourth graduation ceremony of the Postgraduate Medical Education Programme (PGME) on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at FMIC. 13 doctors were awarded certificates of specialization by Dr. Ferozuddin Feroz, Minister for Health and Dr Farhat Abbas, Vice Provost, the …
Read More »Senior commander of Haqqani terrorist network arrested
AT News Report KABUL: A senior commander for the Haqqani terrorist network was arrested in the eastern Nangarhar province, officials said Wednesday. Provincial officials identified the commander as Mullah Mirwais, saying that was arrested in a joint operation launched by security forces in the suburbs of Jalalabad city, the provincial …
Read More »Over 2,000 cases of violence against women investigated so far
AT News Report KABUL: The Supreme Court says it has investigated more than 2,000 cases of violence against women during the outgoing Afghan year. “During the outgoing year, we have investigated 2,117 cases of violence against women. I think it was the highest number of investigation of such cases,” said …
Read More »US politicians introduce bill to end Afghanistan War
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) has introduced a bill that would end the nearly two-decade-long Afghanistan War. The 2019 American Forces Going Home after Noble Service Act would have the United States declare victory in Afghanistan and set a 45-day deadline for a plan to …
Read More »US assists flood affected Afghans
AT News Report KABUL: In response to severe flooding affecting nine provinces in Afghanistan, the United States through USAID is working with partners to provide life-saving aid to people affected by the flooding, the US embassy in Kabul said Wednesday in a statement. This critical assistance will provide emergency shelter, …
Read More »Pompeo asked to persuade Taliban for intra-Afghan talks
AT News Report KABUL: The High Peace Council calls on the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeop who has said to join the US-Taliban negotiations to encourage the insurgent group for intra-Afghan talks. The US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is engaged in negotiations with the Taliban representatives in Qatar since …
Read More »15Kg drug seized in Khost
AT News Report KABUL: The Afghan National Police (ANP) has discovered and seized 15kg of drugs in southern Khost province. Ministry of Interior said the ANP managed to discover and confiscate 15kg of hashish during an operation conducted in Domanda district of the province. The ministry in a statement further …
Read More »International Women’s Day Marked in Chinese Embassy
AT New Report KABUL: In the eve of celebration the International Women’s Day, the Chinese embassy in Kabul on Wednesday hosted photo exhibition of Afghan women organized by a local female photographer, Fatema Hussaini, where many women, girls, including some Afghan men from ministries and some media outlets attended. Chinese …
Read More »International Women’s Day ; Radios series discusses women’s participation in public life
AT News Report KUNDUZ: Empowering women to participate in public life and policy-making contributes to addressing inequalities and promotes diversity and inclusion, say panelists at UN-backed radio program in the country’s northeast. Speaking during a new series of radio roundtables in Kunduz and Takhar provinces ahead of International Women’s Day, which …
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