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AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Governor of Farah province, Mohammad Asif Nang, laid down the foundation stone for construction of new university in the province. Speaking at the ceremony, he said that this is a pleasant moment for him to lay the foundation stone of Farah University. “I hope this university would …
Read More »Martyrs’ Week: Families commemorate those fallen in defense of homeland
By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL: Family members, friends and relatives of the men fighting against the then Soviet Union and the insurgents to defend Afghanistan gathered at the National Gallery here to commemorate the “Martyrs’ Week” and remember the lost loved ones. Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC), relatives and friends …
Read More »Conference on support to local industries held
By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MoCI) organized a daylong conference in Kabul to address grievances of the local industrialists. The conference titled “Afghan National Industries Support Conference Opportunities Challenges and Solution” was attended by representatives of the governmental and nongovernmental organizations and traders. They discussed challenges and …
Read More »KABUL-JALALABAD HIGHWAY AMONG THE WORLD’S 12 MOST DANGEROUS ROADS
Imagine driving down a scenic road in some exotic, far-flung locale when around the bend the railing disappears, the road narrows to practically a trail, and thousands of feet below — if you squint — you can see the skeletal remains of cars long lost. Yes, sometimes the road less …
Read More »SOM: The present, the future and the challenges
Representatives of the nations that have been engaged in Afghanistan’s rebuilding came together in the Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) on Saturday. The objective of the meeting was to think over together how to get this war-wracked country out of the tunnel of troubles. Amidst a thickening cloud of political chaos, …
Read More »Massive fire breaks out at market in Kunduz
AT-KABUL: As many as 25 shops were completely burnt after a major fire broke out at a market in northern Kunduz province, late the other night. Sayed Jahangeer Keramat, a security official in the province, said that the fire was caused due to a short circuit. “A major fire at …
Read More »Suicide blast injures 16 civilians in Logar
AT-KABUL: A suicide bomb blast wounded 16 civilians in central Logar province on Saturday, said an official source. A press statement issued by the provincial governor office said that the incident took place in Pul-e-Alam, the capital city of Logar province. “The suicide bomber was identified by police in the …
Read More »Gunmen kill 13 passengers in Balkh
AT-KABUL: Unidentified gunmen killed 13 passengers of a bus in northern Balkh province on Saturday, said an official. Munir Ahmad Farhad, spokesman for the Balkh governor office, said that the passengers were attacked on a highway in Zari district of the province. He added that all victims of the deadly …
Read More »SOM meeting: Kabul vows structural reforms for economic growth
Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: Assuring the donor nations of corruption-free administration, President Muhammad Ashraf Ghani on Saturday vowed result-oriented structural reforms for economic growth. Addressing the Senior Officers Meeting (SOM) of the donor countries, the president highlighted the achievements made in the last 10 months. Peace process, human rights protection, electoral, …
Read More »New Delhi for stronger ties with Kabul
AT-KABUL: A high-ranking official of the Indian foreign ministry said here that New Delhi is committed to strengthen relations with Kabul further and play its role in improvement of the war-hit country’s economy. Secretary in the external affairs ministry of India, Sujata Mehta, said that Afghan economy would get a …
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