Afghanistan Times

AT News Report KABUL: A shepherd was killed and more than 90 of his sheep were also perished in a traffic accident in the northeastern province of Takhar. Jawad Hijran, provincial spokesman said that the incident took place on Tuesday morning in Taloqan city, provincial capital. He added that police …

AT News Report KABUL: As the fifth round of negotiations between Taliban and the US representatives are going on in the Qatari capital, people and government hope this could lead the process to intra-Afghan talks. Omid Maisam, spokesman for the chief executive says they expect flexibility among Taliban negotiators to …

AT News Reports KABUL: A recent survey conducted by the Independent Joint Anti-Corruption Monitoring and Evaluating Committee (IJACMEC) shows that administrative corruption in the interior ministry has affected its procurement process. According to the survey, weak coordination, lack of transparency, lack of the personal data, lack of attention for retirement …

AT News Report KABUL: National Security Advisor, Dr. Hamdullah Mohib met on Tuesday with the Ms. Anniken Huitfeldt, head of foreign affairs and defense committee in the Norwegian parliament. The meeting focused on different issues including the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process, fight against terrorism and the Loya Jirga planned …

What they are discussing By Mansoor Faizy KABUL: Delegations from U.S. and the Taliban group are in talks in Doha of Qatar with an aim to reach a negotiated settlement to the more than 17-year of war—and these attempts are gathering pace. There had been several rounds of talk, but …

AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif resigned without warning late Monday, offering an “apology” to the nation as the nuclear deal he negotiated with world powers is on the verge of collapse after the US withdrawal from the accord. Zarif’s resignation, if accepted by Iran’s relatively …

Amidst growing tension in South Asia, US Special envoy Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad is engaged in peace talks with the Taliban political office at Doha Qatar. Soon after landing in Doha, Dr. Khalilzad has held first ever face to face talks with Taliban tehrik co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Biradar and termed …

Pakistan, it was expected to fall down from brink and will have been spoiled its arrogance. Whenever Mr. Ghani has become president, this is the first time that Pakistan is secluded, marginalized and even pushed to the brink. Unfortunately, with tour of Mr. Salman, the Saudi prince, all hopes are …

AT News Report KABUL: Three water conservation networks have been inaugurated in eastern Nangarhar province that helps the dwellers to no more scramble with water shortages. Three water networks was constructed with high standards at total cost of 15 million Afs and inaugurated on Tuesday in Koz-Kunar district, Nangarhar Governor …

AT News Report KABUL: The Kabul police have revealed a list of criminals with seeking people’s support from across the country to track them down. Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Tuesday released another list of 10-wanted criminals, asking the resident to help police in arresting them. Acting Minister of Interior, …