Afghanistan Times

The Durand Line, the 2,640 km borderline imposed on Afghanistan in 1893 by the British, has not only divided the nation, tribes and brothers but also become a bone of contention between Kabul and Islamabad. It has become a burning line as recently Afghan and Pakistani security forces clashed which …

“Equality for women is not a threat to men. It is only a threat to sexism and good men must join the effort to making equality a reality.” By M. Nadeem Alizai-For years the Afghan policymakers have blamed insecurity for hampered development activities in the country. The picture they project …

Terrorism and extremism is a serious threat to global peace and humanity. The United States and its NATO allies have dropped hundreds of bombs in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Somalia and other parts of the world to eliminate fanatics and dismantle notorious terrorist organizations such as al-Qaeda, Al Shabab, the …

By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL:  Parliament on Monday rejected presidential decree for reforms in functions and authorities of the electoral commission’s law. IN the Monday session, lawmakers called the decree against the Constitution, which cannot ensure transparency of the next parliamentary elections. With rejection of the decree, the government would not …

By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL:  In wake of increasing abduction and killing of passengers and accelerating of conflicts in Helmand and Uruzgan and Baghlan provinces, Wolesi Jirga is to summon the high profile security to offer information about indicators of terror and insecurities. In the past one month, people witnessed several …

AT-KABUL: President Ashraf Ghani on Monday condemned in strongest and possible terms the horrific shooting in Orlando, Florida which left dozens of people killed and injured. “I unequivocally condemn the horrific attack in Orlando, Florida, USA and nothing can justify killing of civilians,” Ghani said in his twitter account. “My …

AT-KABUL: Taliban shadow governor for Logar province was killed among 12 insurgents in the province, officials said Monday. “12 insurgents including the shadow governor of Taliban Mawlavi Najibullah for Logar province have been killed through joint operations has been conducted in the province tonight,” provincial governor Halim Fedai said. The …

AT-KABUL: An Afghan border policeman was “martyred” and five others were wounded after heavy clashes occurred between Afghan border police and Pakistani forces in Torkham gate of eastern Nangarhar last night, said officials. “Clashes started between Afghan and Pakistani forces while Pakistani militiamen struggled to build a gate inverse to …

Florida Governor Rick Scott declares a state of emergency after the worst mass shooting in US history. Fifty people have been killed, including the assailant, and at least 53 injured in an attack inside a gay nightclub in the US state of Florida, authorities said, in the worst mass shooting …

By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL: Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development signed Sunday the contracts of 71 rural projects with private companies and the Community Development Councils. The projects include construction of retaining walls, water network, asphalting and graveling of rural roads, bridges and digging deep wells in different provinces, costing …