Afghanistan Times

Senators demanded of the government to convene Loya Jirga eyes of the general public as soon as possible because the crisis has already become pervasive and the govt is losing its image in the “Deportation is no remedy. After risking their lives and selling their properties at home if they …

At least 15 killed and dozens wounded in attack claimed by al-Shabab on hotel in central Mogadishu, authorities say. At least 15 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in an attack on a hotel in the centre of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, witnesses tell Al Jazeera. A car bomb …

An investigation is under way after a Russian airliner crashed in Sinai, killing all 224 people on board. Egypt’s prime minister said a technical fault was the most likely cause, dismissing claims from Islamic State militants that they were responsible. However, three airlines – Emirates, Air France and Lufthansa – …

The US government’s watchdog on spending for Afghanistan released a report on American war on drug in Afghanistan. According to the report the US has spent 8.4 billion on counter-narcotics efforts in Afghanistan since 2002, yet this country still remains the world’s largest producer of opium. The aid that came …

Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga rejected the presidential decree on formation of the senior economic adviser office as an independent body. Based on phrase four and article 90 of the constitution Creation, modification and or abrogation of administrative units is the National Assembly’s duty. The lawmakers rejected President Muhammad …

If the US is failing in supporting Afghan security forces, a new security agreement should be signed with Moscow and the BSA with Washington must be revoked: Wolesi Jirga Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga (WJ) on Saturday asked the government and the United States to adopt a clear standpoint …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The council of former Jihadi leaders stressed that the traditional Loya Jirga (a grand council of elders) should be convened immediately to amend constitution. Based on the deal signed between the two leaders of the National Unity Government (NUG)— President Ashraf Ghani and the Chief Executive Officer …

AT-KABUL: As many as 70 Taliban insurgents have been killed and dozens suffered injuries during the past two weeks of security offensive in Gereshk district of southern Helmand province, officials said on Saturday. The governor of Gereshk district Mohammad Fahim Musazai said that 70 Taliban have been killed and dozens …

“Access too many of the quake-affected areas remains the most significant disaster response challenge” AT-KABUL: Death toll from the Monday’s powerful earthquake mounted as the Ministry of Disaster Management Affairs said Saturday that the toll have climbed to 118. The Minister for Disaster Management Affairs, Wais Barmak told Afghanistan Times …

AT-KABUL: Taliban militants have been blocked roads leading to at least six districts of eastern Paktia province, creating problems to the residents, officials said on Saturday. The police chief of Paktia, Zalmay Oryakhel said that security forces have launched an operation to open the roads and push the militants back …