Afghanistan Times

AT-KABUL: Some members of parliament claim that Pakistani soldiers had crossed the Durand Line, entering Afghan soil in Khost and Kunar provinces and established outposts. These lawmakers said they had evidences that show Pakistani army had advanced several kilometers in the district of Sarkano in Kunar as well as Khost’s …

A recent announcement of the election panel to postpone district councils’ elections has raised the possibility of postponement of the parliamentary vote. Political analysts and observing agencies maintain that political rift between the government and political parties, and armed militants’ control over huge chunk of Afghanistan territories has exacerbated concerns …

The threat from terrorism would remain high and could worsen over the decades, unless a concrete steps are made by international community. There are several terrorist groups from more countries active in more places than ever before. Extremists will continue to exploit fragile and violence-prone states. This would be in …

AT-KABUL: The forgers of fake ID cards and stickers used on the ID cards to show the owners of the ID cards were registered in the voting registration centers, would be legally punished, interior ministry said. The government’s opposition political parties displayed this week hundreds of fake ID cards and …

AT-KABUL: The Independent Electoral Complaints Commission warned it would drop the names of the parliamentary candidates who are still running their jobs in the government as well as those who try to prematurely start campaigns. Large posters of some people who have registered for the parliamentary elections as candidates, are …

AT-KABUL: The government of Afghanistan has welcomed the United States’ financial assistance cut to Pakistan, saying the move could stop Islamabad’s supportive projects of terrorist groups. A spokesman of the chief executive office said Kabul would welcome any steps pressure countries that support terrorism. “Any moves that pressure terrorist supporter …

AT-KABUL: Experts participated in Rana Think Thank monthly session said that considering current crisis and challenges National Unity Government (NUG) will failed to run free, fair and nationwide parliamentary election, thus convening of traditional Loya Jirga can be the only remedy to cope the issue. Expert believed that ramp up …

AT-KABUL: The Deputy National Security Advisor of Afghanistan Sulaiman Kakar resigned from his position on Monday by presenting his resignation letter to President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, officials said Monday. In his resignation letter to President Ghani, Kakar described the existence issues and difficulties as the main reason behind his resignation …

AT-KABUL:  A group of 11 Taliban fighters lay down arms and joined peace process in eastern Nangarhar province. A statement issued by Nanagarhar Press office said that a group of 11 Taliban has lay down and joined peace process in the province. The statement said that the fighters after joining …

AT-KABUL: General Austin Scott Miller assumed Sunday command of the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission from General John Nicholson at a ceremony at the mission’s headquarters in Kabul. According to a statement released by the Resolute Support Mission, Miller would oversee the continued efforts by NATO allies and operational partners to …