AT-KABUL: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah said that the anti-Afghanistan forces could not succeed in achieving their ends while using terrorism as a mean. Addressing a mourning ceremony on the Ashura day, Abdullah said 10th Muharam is reminiscent of the greatest ever lesson to stand for justice and …
Read More »Taming insecurity: Ghani bans governors’ stay in Kabul
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: As insecurity is encircling different parts of the country due to failure of the government to appoint the defense minister, the pressure has increased on the high-ranking provincial officials to remain in their respective provinces especially the governors as President Ashraf Ghani has imposed ban on their …
Read More »A new grand alliance is a must
Amid signs of growing relations between Russia and Syria’s autonomous Kurdistan region, Kurds, who are Washington’s key allies, are now trying to set up a diplomatic mission in Moscow. This development is studied by the United States and Turkey meticulously. In yet another welcoming but surprising development, Russia and Jordan …
Read More »War on Terror: What has the UK achieved in Afghanistan?
Prime Minister David Cameron is known for his politically astute and vigilant speaking, especially on matters pertaining to war against terrorism. He overstretched his political brief awfully in claiming that British combat troops arrived home from Afghanistan with their mission accomplished. His military point man Brigadier Rob Thomson, the senior …
Read More »Forces retake Gormach from Taliban after 3-day fierce fighting
AT-KABUL: Afghan national security forces have retaken the Ghormach district of northwestern Faryab province, from the Taliban, which was overrun by them several days ago, officials said on Sunday. The national security forces have launched a major three day offensive including ground and aerial attacks on Taliban militants who have …
Read More »Insecurity and the woes of insecurity
The plaguing insecurity, has unleashed a wave of concern and despondency across the country. To counter the spread of terrorism, the government launches dozens of military operations, but does it take the troubles of the people into account? What are the measures of the government in pre-and-post military operation times? …
Read More »Pursuing a regional security approach
Afghanistan’s national security advisor, Hanif Atmar, on Wednesday in a meeting with Indian ambassador in Kabul, Amar Sinha, said that lasting peace and stability in the region could only be achieved if there is a sincere cooperation among all the regional countries against terrorism. Education and economy also came under …
Read More »Youth social activists call on Karzai
AT-KABUL: Members of Afghanistan’s Development and Transition Organization (ADTO) called on ex-President Hamid Karzai at his office on Wednesday. They briefed Hamid Karzai on activities of the organization, particularly ‘Jawan-e-Bartar’ program. Enayat Mudares, founder of the organization, said that complaining and criticism have become a fashion in Afghanistan. “However, the …
Read More »World Bank grants $250m to Afghanistan for Salang pass upgradation
AT-KABUL: The World Bank approved a $250 million grant to Afghanistan to improve connectivity across Hindukush mountain range, including rehabilitation of Salang pass. A statement issued by the World Bank said that the trans-Hindukush road connectivity project will develop the existing mountain crossings into all-season roads to pave the way …
Read More »DABS discloses defaulters’ list
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) disclosed names of hundreds of its customers who have allegedly defaulted on electricity bills. Different government organizations including the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) with Afs37 million and various organs of the Ministry of Interior in Kabul with Afs20 million dues are …
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