Afghanistan Times

AT News Reports KABUL: In the midst of peace negotiations with Taliban, chief executive Abdullah Abdullah urges that the current constitution of Afghanistan should be preserved. Abdullah who was taking in a gathering on Monday, confirmed that the government supports any efforts for peace, furthering that such talks and efforts …

Amidst US Special Envoy Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad’s embarking on a long journey in connection with his initiated peace efforts, President Dr. Ashraf Ghani’s offer for opening offices at Kabul has been rejected by opposition Taliban movement. President Ghani what he call for active participation of Taliban leaders in the negotiation …

AT News Report KABUL: The former National Security Advisor and current presidential candidate, Haneef Atmar on Monday expressed optimistic in the prospects of a negotiated peace talks with the Taliban held recently in Moscow. While meeting U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, John Bass and the Commander of U.S. Forces (Resolute Support) …

AT News Report KABUL: At least 77 militants have been killed and 42 others wounded in several crackdown operations conducted by the Afghan security forces across the country in the past 24 hours. The Afghan army along with the police forces and the help of NDS security personnel carried out …

AT News Report KABUL: According to latest figures released by the Afghanistan Women Chamber of Commerce and Industries (AWCCI), investments by women entrepreneurs amount to more than $77 million. Figures show that 1,150 women entrepreneurs have invested in different businesses in the country over the past 18 years, with 300 …

AT News Report KABUL: Ministry of Justice (MoJ) on Monday said it has disbanded 317 social organs due to expiry of their license as according the law they did not renew its license on the assigned date. MoJ in a statement said that out of 3882 active social organizations, earlier …

AT News Report KABUL: The government calls on all parties involved in Afghanistan’s peace process to support its plan, urging that every move toward peace should be coordinated with Kabul. Haroon Chakhansuri, President Ghani’s spokesman said Sunday that peace efforts would give result only when they are coordinated with the …

AT News Report KABUL: At least three civilians were killed in an operation launched jointly by Afghan and foreign forces in the eastern province of Kunar, local residents said Sunday. The incident took place in the Marawara district Saturday night. The district residents staged demonstration on Sunday carrying the bodies …

AT News Report KABUL: The US envoy for Afghan peace, Zalmay Khalizad is to start his fifth visit to the regional countries to accelerate the peace process in Afghanistan, the US department of state confirmed, without providing details over his first destination. Pakistani newspaper Today, has reported that Khalilzad would …

AT News Report KABUL: Counter Narcotic Police (CNP) has discovered and confiscated some 45kg drug in counternarcotics operations in eastern Nangarhar province on Sunday. CNP in a statement said that seized the drugs in Surkh road district of the province. The drug comprised of 14kg heroin, 28kg hashish and 3kg …