Afghanistan Times

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The Taliban militants executed eight Islamic State (IS) fighters for alleged involvement in beheading of seven hostages in southern Zabul province, said a local official. Daesh fighters beheaded seven hostages in Arghandab district of Zabul province recently, who were abducted two months ago. Three men and four …

  AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Pakistan has invited Indian External Minister, Sushma Swaraj, to attend a crucial regional conference on Afghanistan in Islamabad next month. An English language daily in Pakistan, The Express Tribune, quoted a senior Pakistani foreigner official as saying: “A formal invitation has been sent to India and …

AT-KABUL: In a tactical shift, the dreaded IS has turned its face towards Kunar—an eastern province that border Pakistan’s tribal belt, after facing defeat in eastern Nangarhar, said local security officials. The commander of 201st Selab military corps, Muhammad Zaman Waziri, said that Afghan security forces managed to foil evil …

Renowned Afghan singer and musician Bilton who recorded around 1,000 songs in Pashto and Dari languages during career died in capital Kabul on Monday.Ismael Saadat an Afghan journalist with BBC and fan of Ustad Bilton says “Bilton was ruling hearts, his demise will certainly leave a huge void in the …

By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL: Welcoming India’s recent decision on military support to Afghanistan, members of the Wolesi Jirga termed New Delhi’s role in the fight against terrorism vital. According to Indian media reports, New Delhi is considering purchase of four Russian-made attack helicopters to Afghanistan to help the Afghan government …

AT-KABUL: Around 100 former army officers who were part of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process have demanded of the National Unity Government (NUG) on Monday to restore their rights and give them residential plots. Protesting in favor of their demands, the ex-army officials gathered at the Pashtunistan square …

“Landmines kill and wound 2-3 people daily in Afghanistan” AT-KABUL: Minister for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs, Wais Ahmad Barmak, on Sunday said that inadequate budget is hampering the landmines clearance program in Afghanistan. He asked the donors to address the issue in the coming Geneva conference. Speaking at “Mine …

At least 110 militants have been killed and several others wounded during ongoing clashes between Taliban and Islamic State (IS) — also known as Daesh — in southern Zabul province, local officials said on Monday. Gunbattles between supporters of Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansoor and dissent a dissident commander of …

From our correspondent-PESHAWAR: Awami National Party leader, Asfandyar Wali Khan said that Pakistan and Afghanistan shouldn’t let its soils to be used against each other in order to bring a lasting peace to the troubled region, which has been bearing the brunt of unprecedented violence. Afghan ambassador at Islamabad, Janan …

AT-KABUL: Daesh fighters have beheaded seven hostages in southern Zabul province, who were abducted two months back, a provincial official said today. The hostages were executed late yesterday in Arghandab district of Zabul province, provincial security chief, Jilani Farahi told Afghanistan Times. “They were beheaded by the Daesh fighters and …