Afghanistan Times

AT-KABUL: The Chief Executive of the National Unity Government (NUG), Abdullah Abdullah, on Monday assured that the government will make all out efforts to ensure peace and stability in the country. Abdullah’s office said he made the remarks in a session of the Council of Ministers. He said that though …

Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: Stressing on timely parliamentary poll, the Wolesi Jirga (WJ) on Monday asked the government for timetable about holding election and policy guideline. While terming the delay in the election a threat to legitimacy of the system, the lawmakers said the parliamentary polls should be held on time. …

AT-KABUL: Members of twelve different provincial councils (PCs) on Monday said that insecurity, corruption and unemployment are main challenges but left unaddressed by the central government. Speaking at a two-day conference, member of the Nimroz provincial council Mohammad Sediq Chakhansor expressed concern over growing insecurity, rampant corruption and unemployment in …

AT-KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga (WJ) or the lower house of the parliament on Monday approved the Afghanistan-Turkey strategic cooperation pact and the law on travel and stay of foreigners. The strategic cooperation pact (containing the preface and 17 articles) would improve ties between Kabul and Ankara further. According to the …

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

AT-KABUL: The Taliban has released 19 out of 31 abducted passengers on Monday, after over two months of captivity. The passengers were kidnapped by armed masked men in Zabul province. Chief of the Ghazni provincial council, Khaliq Dad Akbari, said that on Monday morning the 19 released passengers reached Jaghori …

AT-KABUL: The Croatian President, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović on Sunday called on the Chief Executive Officer, Abdullah Abdullah. According a press statement issued by the CEO office, the Croatian President congratulated Abdullah on formation of the National Unity Government (NUG), and said her country wants enhanced ties with Kabul. “I know Dr. …

AT-KABUL: The ex-President Hamid Karzai and President Ashraf Ghani offered Fatiha for the departed soul of Azizullah Wasifi at Eidgah mosque in Kabul on Sunday. Hamid Karzai extended his condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the soul of the deceased in the eternal peace. …

AT-KABUL: The Taliban designated district chief for Lalpoora was among 13 killed in the NATO drone strike in eastern Nangarhar province, said an official on Sunday. Hazrat Hussain Mashriqiwal, spokesman for Nangarhar police, said that the drone strike targeted the militants group in Machmegi area of Lalpoora district the other …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Officials in Badghis province has confirmed that Jawand district of the province has fallen under the Taliban control. Bahauddin Qudsi, the chairman of Badghis Provincial Council, said that Jawand district of the province is currently under the Taliban’s control. “The militants have surrounded district chief and police …