Afghanistan Times

AT-KABUL: In a new initiative, authorities in central Bamyan province held a Potato blossoms agricultural festival, aimed to improve potato cultivation, business and to improve tourism in the peaceful central Bamyan province. The festival which was organized by Bamyan Agriculture Directorate was participated by thousands of citizens, mostly poor farmers, …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: The Grand National Coalition of Afghanistan (GNCA) on Thursday officially announced its creation, stressing on good governance, free, fair and transparent elections, peace, stability and economy prosperity of the country. The grand coalition formed under leading of First Vice President, and Leader of Junbish Party, Gen. Abdul …

Drought is not only a period of unusual dry weather that persists long enough to cause problem such as crop damage and water supply shortages. But drought is caused by not only lack of precipitation and high temperatures but by overuse and overpopulation. There is several definition of drought. In …

AT-KABUL: 12 armed members of the terrorist group of Daesh were killed in several airstrikes, carried out by Afghan and foreign forces in insecure districts of the eastern Nangarhar province, officials said Friday. These terrorists were killed during three separate airstrikes, carried out over the past 24 hours in Nazyan, …

Violence against women and girls is a grave violation of human rights – as it impacts ranges from immediate to log-term multiple physical, sexual and mental consequences for them. It plays key role in negativity of women prevents women from fully participating in society. Much more of it is that …

AT-KABUL: A Taliban car bombing early Thursday morning claimed lives of five people in western part of Kabul city officials said. The bomber detonated his explosive laden car against a convoy of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Bagh-e-Dawood area of Police District 5th,in west of the capital today …

A three day cessation of violence in Afghanistan has been appeared as a marvel to the world with indication that peace is possible. Taliban members, young and old had embraced ceasefire in best manner and Afghan masses welcomed them broadly and genuinely. Both Afghan security forces and Taliban members were …

AT-KABUL: US Forces in Afghanistan have opened an investigation into the alleged civilian casualties during an airstrike by the American air force in Chahar-Dara district of northern Kunduz province of the country. “U.S. Forces-Afghanistan is conducting an investigation into allegations of civilian casualties following U.S. airstrikes in defense of Afghan …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in a statement said it supports the Afghan government’s efforts to hold elections and that the efforts by the Independent Election Commission (IEC) of Afghanistan have resulted in significant progress in this regard. The UNSC called on the Afghan government, political …

AT-KABUL: At least five Taliban members, including a commander, were killed Tuesday night in a special operation of the security forces in eastern Nangarhar province, said officials Wednesday. National Directorate of Security (NDS) operatives conducted the night raid against Taliban fighters in Nakarkhil area of Khogyani district last night, said …