Afghanistan Times

By Mansoor Faizy-KABUL: Members of families of the Taliban commanders were among dozens of civilians killed in a US airstrike carried out Thursday in the northern province of Kunduz, Afghan and US officials said. At least 30 civilians, including women, children and baby kids were killed and dozens wounded in …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Saturday urged the health centers to focus on better healthcare services with lower prices in a bid to satisfy patients across the country. “Health centers must struggle to provide better healthcare services with lower cost to gratify patients and ensure their …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Six civilians were kidnapped by the Daesh terrorists in northwestern province of Ghor, local officials said Saturday, days after 33 civilians were killed after being abducted by the terrorist group in this province. “Daesh fighters broke-in to the villages of Narkoh and Badkoh in northeastern areas of …

AT-KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai has strongly condemned the killing of civilians by foreign airstrikes in Kunduz province.  In a statement issued from his office, he said: “I condemn in strongest possible terms the foreign airstrikes in Kunduz that caused the death to civilians, including many children and women.” The …

The civilian deaths in Afghanistan have become a routine. Innocent women and children are killed on different pretexts and ways. From roadside bombs and suicide attacks by the armed opposition groups to the face to face conflicts, most of the victims are ordinary people killed by government forces, international troops, …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: At least thirty-two Taliban insurgents including their two key commanders were killed during a clearing operation carried out by the Afghan security forces in the southern Uruzgan province, an official said on Friday. In addition to that, more than 31 other militants were received injures in the …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL:  Chinese security forces are making regularly patrols in Badakhshan province of Afghanistan, breaching the international laws on borders, World Is One News (WION) reported. In a report backed by exclusive pictures, WION said the Chinese security forces were patrolling the Little Pamir region which borders China, Pakistan, …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Kokhir Rasulzoda, urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries to actively cooperate with Afghanistan. Addressing a meeting of the SCO Heads of Government Council, Rasulzoda said that Afghanistan should be actively engaged in order the country to develop in economic, scientific and …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Head of the New National Front of Afghanistan (NNFoA) on Thursday asked the government to convene all parties’ conference (APC) to address the outstanding challenges while exploring multi-dimensional solutions. Expressing deep concerns over rifts among the National Unity Government (NUG) leaders and mounting crisis, Anwarul Haq Ahadi …

Afghanistan remains one of the most insecure and poorest countries in Asia where journalists are facing constant threats. Criminals in country are enjoying impunity and they are beyond the reach of judicial and law enforcement organizations. The violators are walking without any fear as they know their strength and about …