Afghanistan Times

AT-KABUL: Afghan forces succeeded to free 19 civilian hostages from Daesh also known as Islamic state of Iraq and Syria terrorist group captivity during an operation in eastern Nangarhar province, security officials said Monday. “These civilians had been taken hostage during recent conflicts by Daesh fighters in the Pachiragam district, …

AT-KABUL: At least six civilians were killed and six others wounded after a suicide bomber targeted a tribal gathering in eastern Nangarhar province Monday afternoon, officials said. “Six civilians were killed and six others injured, after a suicide attacker blew up his full of explosives vest in a tribal elders …

377 violence cases are recorded against journalists in the past 10 months, which is equal to all cases documented in the past eight years: Nai By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Nai, the supporting open media organization in Afghanistan on Sunday said that violence against journalists has hit a new record in the …

AT-KABUL: Two Taliban insurgents were killed by their own explosives while planting an improvised explosive device in Kabul province, an official said Sunday. Fraidoon Obaidi, head of Kabul police criminal investigations, said the incident took place in Qarabagh district “earlier this morning”. “The explosive went off as the insurgents panicked …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Seven members of a single family including three women and a child were killed after the Taliban insurgents fired a mortar shell, hitting their house in Baghlan-i-Markazi district of northern Baghlan province, officials said on Sunday. Governor Gawhar Khan told Pajhwok Afghan News the Taliban fired the …

AT-KABUL: A key commander of Daesh also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorist group was killed in a Taliban attack in western Farah province, local official said. He was killed earlier in the Taliban attack in Golestan district, district governor Ajmal Zahid conformed Sunday. “The commander …

It is quite known that Afghanistan is the worst victim of foreign influence, terrorism and extremism. It is also crystal that Afghan masses are paying the cost for the war that has been imposed on them for several years. More than three decades of war have been killed and wounded …

AT-KABUL: At least 70 Taliban fighters were killed and 15 others were wounded in different crackdowns within past 24 hours, security officials said Sunday. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Defense (MoD), said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) and National Directorate …

An extraordinaryleader, freedom fighter and architect of the integration of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, better known as “Iron Man of India,” remains an enduring iconof patriotism, nationalism and the spirit of public service. In a fitting tribute to this giant,India will be launching week-long celebrations on Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary …

Residents of Kabul City have expressed concerns over increased gas prices, stating that gas, fuel and firewood prices are higher during the winter. Some economic analysts have claimed that the Mafia is responsible for the increase in gas costs. Winter is a fruitful season for the businessmen who sell gas …