AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Afghan Consul General in Peshawar, Abdul Waheed Poyan, said that direct contacts between Afghanistan and Pakistan is essential to resolve the outstanding challenges and defuse tension between the two neighboring countries. Addressing a seminar, organized by Pak-Afghan People’s Forum in Peshawar the other day, he said that …
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AT-KABUL: Eight-seven Taliban militants were killed and 89 others wounded in different crackdowns within past 24 hours, said Ministry of Defense on Friday. In a press release issued here, the Ministry of Defense (MoD), said that the Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) and National …
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AT-KABUL: Eleven civilians, including women and children, have been killed when a vehicle they were travelling in hit a roadside bomb in northern Baghlan province, an official said on Friday. Baghlan police spokesman, Jawad Basharat, told Afghanistan Times that the incident took place on Thursday evening around 06:00pm, in which …
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The government is apparently working hard to gain what it calls “lasting peace” after a four-decade war and destruction. The so-called Quadrilateral Coordination Group held its fifth meeting this week in Islamabad to find way or ways to persuade Taliban to come to peace talks with the government. From Afghan …
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Foreign ministers of the NATO member states are scheduled to meet today and Friday to discuss different important issues including support for Afghanistan. Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, hinted about continued support to the Afghan law enforcement agencies and discussion of plans for the Resolute Support mission in the …
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AT-KABUL: Ninety one Taliban fighters were killed and 70 others wounded in different crackdowns within past 24 hours, said officials. 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 …
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EgyptAir Flight 804 vanished off radar on its way from Paris to Cairo with 66 people aboard, an airline official said Thursday. The plane was flying at 37,000 feet when it disappeared with 56 passengers and 10 crew members, the airline tweeted. Dozens of somber family members gathered at the …
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Every spring, flash floods wreak havoc in the country. However, the relevant authorities take it as a normal thing while blaming the nature for their failures. It is true that natural disasters cannot be prevented but it is also reality that the damages can be controlled. Unfortunately, in Afghanistan officials …
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By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: The Rana think-tank urged government to generate electronic governance to fight the growing corruption and provide people with facilities. Corruption has turned to a big challenge in Afghan society, making Afghanistan notorious in the world and rated as one of the most corrupt countries. Besides, people are …
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By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL: The security officials accuse neighboring countries for militarily interfering in Afghanistan, deteriorating the insecurity by extremist and radical activities. “Neighboring countries instead of friendly relations, get military policy to make Afghanistan insecure through terrorist activities,” said Asadullah, an official at the interior ministry. “Taliban is a …
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