Afghanistan Times

Had things gone according to plan‚ the Afghanistan ‘A’ cricket side would not be taking part in the triangular ODI series. The series started in Pretoria on Wednesday and hosts South Africa ‘A’ are entertaining their Afghanistan and India counterparts. The Afghanistans are in SA after a twist of fate …

AT-KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai, said he would oppose any US strategy causing the increase of war and having the “message of war” in his country. In an interview with the Voice of America’s Radio Ashna, the former president said that he would “stand” against the increase of the US …

After a few of the road blockades that were installed to protect the offices and residential areas of the senior and junior government officials were lifted following a decree issued by the president, people were expressing happiness as they felt a little freedom for walking and driving in their own …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: A well-known Pashtun singer in Pakistan who is internationally famous for her unique still and voice of singing has scolded Pakistan she would leave for Kabul if authorities fail in bringing the culprits into the court of justice. The Pashtu folk music queen and her two sons …

AT-Kabul: At least 26 Afghan National Army were killed and 13 others received injures in an attack carried out by the Taliban insurgents in southern Kandahar province, security officials said on Wednesday. “26 Afghan soldiers killed and 13 others wounded after the Taliban massively attacked Karzialai military base in Khakriz …

AT-KABUL: Upon repeated threats from armed opposition groups, the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) has been forced to close 20 clinics and it’s Health Management Office in Laghman province until further notice, the committee said on Wednesday. “I am deeply concerned about the impact this may have on about half …

By Ezzatullah Mehrdad-From the very beginning of the global war on terror since 2000, Pakistan, a militarized country, has used to play a double game in volatile region which undermine peace and stability of Middle East, Central Asia and Southern Asian countries. The Pakistan’s game doesn’t even benefit Pakistani people, …

AT-KABUL: The Afghan security forces have retaken the control of Kohistan district of northern Faryab province last night (Tuesday night), after three days of being under wing of the Taliban insurgents. “Afghan security and defense forces started retaken operation at 6:00pm local time—eventually, after three hours of battle, they (Afghan …

AT-KABUL: The operatives of National Directorate of Security (NDS) have foiled a deadly truck bombing in Kabul before the militants manage to detonate it inside the city. The Afghan Intelligence, NDS, in a statement said before reaching its distinction a Hino type mini-truck loaded with 2500 kilograms of explosive materials …

AT-KABUL: Counter Narcotics Deputy Office of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Wednesday said that 874 drug smugglers have been arrested during operations carried out by Counter Narcotics Police of Afghanistan (CNPA) within past four months. A statement issued by the Government Media and Information Center (GMIC) said that MoI …