Afghanistan Times

A bomb has exploded outside a Shia mosque in Saudi Arabia, reportedly killing at least four people. Officials said a suicide bomber blew up a car in the city of Dammam in Eastern Province. The Islamic State (IS) group has said that it was behind the attack in a statement …

AT-KABUL: A German citizen, kidnapped by suspected Taliban militants in northeastern Afghanistan a month back, was released on Friday, provincial officials said. The German national, working with the German Agency for International Development (GIZ), was abducted by the suspected Taliban fighters some 45 days ago while travelling in a vehicle …

Those who wear the prestigious uniform and carry out rifles into combat are the faithful sons of the soil, and the nation’s job is to hold them higher in respect and esteem because they are protecting us from a force like the Taliban—a human specie gone insane and bloodthirsty. The …

AT-KABUL: The National Directorate of Security (NDS) on Thursday said that four insurgents were arrested in Zabul province. In a press statement issued here, the spy agency said that its operatives have apprehend four terrorists in Zabul province. One explosives-packed vest and 570kg explosive materials were also recovered from possession …

By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL: Chief of the Health and Youth Commission of the Wolesi Jirga (WJ) said that the parliament is set to raise import duty on cigarettes in the new law, in a move to deter smokers and consumer of tobacco. Dr Naqibullah Faiq told Afghanistan Times that MPs …

AT-KABUL: At least 107 armed Taliban fighters were killed and 34 others were wounded in different crackdowns within past 24 hours. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Defense said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) and National Directorate of Security (NDS) has …

The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) expressed its concerns over a persistent surge in civilian casualties in terror attacks in the country. When it comes to terror attacks and civilian casualties, one cannot relegate the danger posed by landmines. They don’t distinguish among elderly, children, male, female, a civilian …

AT-KABUL: Pakistani army’s military operation in Baluchistan province have forced many foreign militants to escape to Afghanistan, said the spokesman for the Ministry of Interior (MoI). While talking to Radio Azadi, Seddiq Seddiqi, said that they will strengthen border police to prevent from influx of foreign militants to Afghanistan.  “The …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Ex-President Hamid Karzai during his visit to China met with Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao on Wednesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Li said that Afghanistan and China are two friendly neighbors that trust and support each other. Li added that China is …

AT-KABUL: Emergency department in Khairkhana 102-bed Hospital was inaugurated on Wednesday. Public Health Minister Firozuddin Firoz, head of Khairkhana 102-bed Hospital Dr. Hasib Jebran, members of the parliament and a number of locals were present in the inauguration ceremony. The emergency department was reconstructed at a total cost of Afs3 …