Afghanistan Times

AT-KABUL: The Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF) have inflicted heavy casualties on the Taliban after the militant group launched a series of attacks to take control of Qala-e-Zal and Dasht-e-Archi districts in restive Kunduz province, security officials said on Friday. Afghan security forces are fighting the Taliban insurgents …

“Afghans shall follow the example of Turkish people and keep unity within their ranks,” says Turkish ambassador By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Scores of Turkish citizens on Thursday came out on the streets here in Afghanistan’s capital city and protested against the failed military coup in Istanbul and Ankara. Six days ago, …

AT-KABUL:  Taliban insurgents have launched a series of armed attacks in insecure parts of Kunduz province aimed at capturing Qala-e-Zal and Dasht-e-Archi districts, security official confirmed on Thursday. Security forces and the militants suffered heavy casualties in the clashes that erupted this week in Qala-e-Zal and expanded to Dasht-e-Archi on …

When the Taliban were ousted from power in 2001, Afghan people especially women were optimistic about their future. They were dreaming of a new dawn—better living standard and no fear of rights’ violation. They were hoping that their rights would not be violated any more because democracy promises rights’ protection. …

AT-KABUL: Tens of residents of Kokcha district of Takhar province staged protest on Thursday and asked the government to dismantle the militia force in the district as the local militiamen were harassing locals and are involved in crimes. Chanting slogan, “Death to illegal armed groups and local militia” the protestors …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is all set to host the regional countries in Brussels, Belgium, to garner support for launching mega and important projects in the region. The conference in Belgium is aimed to convince the countries for regional cooperation in order to launch different infrastructure projects and facilitate …

AT-KABUL: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Wednesday said that it will establish new health facilities in uncovered rural areas across the country. “Based on findings of 2015 health survey, despite some improvements in the health services, still the ministry faced some critical challenges,” Public Health Minister, Ferozuddin Feroz …

  AT-KABUL: Ambassadors from twenty regional countries and delegations from international organization have put their weights behind economic scheme of the Afghan government for Brussels Summit. They announced their support in a joint session on Wednesday, held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Minister, Salahuddin Rabbani, told session that …

Notorious militant commander killed AT-KABUL: Notorious Taliban commander Mirza was killed in retaliation by the Afghan National Police (ANP) on late Tuesday in the volatile Ghazni province. According to a media statement issued by the Ministry of Interior on Wednesday here, the militant commander was killed along with his two …

AT-KABUL: Sixty-four militants were killed and 38 others wounded in different crackdowns within past 24 hours. 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 of Security (NDS) has conducted joint clearance operations …