Afghanistan Times

The culture of denial has taken deep roots in the system. From news of the emergence of the Islamic State in the country to lukewarm support for the anti-corruption efforts and from failed counter-narcotics drives to a faulty economic system, the officials denied the reality and sketched unrealistic pictures through …

AT-KABUL: The chairman and members of Kabul Provincial Council called on the ex-President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday. They commended Hamid Karzai’s tireless efforts in boosting national unity. They said that Afghanistan has made tangible achievements in different areas, including economy, security, healthcare, education and international relations under the wise leadership …

AT-KABUL: The Minister of Interior, Noor-ul-Haq Ulumi, said that they will not allow terrorist groups to operate in Afghanistan under new facades. While addressing police troops on Wednesday, Ulumi appreciated the bravery and dedication of Afghan security forces. He said that security forces have now developed the capabilities to protect …

AT-KABUL: The High Peace Council (HPC) termed recent informal talks with representative of the Taliban in Qatar as a positive step towards resumption of peace negotiations. Secretary of the HPC, Masoum Stankzai, in an interview with Radio Azadi said: “They were not formal talks between the Afghan government and the …

We need at least two years to build capacity of public hospitals in a bid to prevent Afghans from traveling abroad for treatment, says minister AT News Report KABUL: Emergency wards of nine public hospitals have been reconstructed which provide required facilities for treatment of emergency patients, said officials. Among …

Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: Legislators on Wednesday said they were not convinced with responses of security officials about growing insecurity and presence of newly emerged militant groups in parts of the country. The National Security Advisor, Mohammad Hanif Atmar and other high ranking security officials were recently summoned by both houses …

By Mansoor Faizy-KABUL: After last year’s controversial presidential election, finally Ashraf Ghani was declared as President and Dr. Abdullah Abdullah as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Afghanistan—as part of the deal between the two teams. Afghans signaled optimism about their future after the formation of the National Unity Government. Security, …

By Farhad Naibekhel-KABUL: As a recent report by United Nations Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) revealed increase in civilian casualties in Afghanistan, a civil society group on Wednesday nudged warring parties to protect civilians during conflicts. The UNAMA report disclosed that civilian casualties have mounted in first three months of this …

KABUL: The Kabul primary court on Wednesday sentenced four main accused in Farkhunda’s killing case to death and awarded 16-year prison term to eight others. Safiullah Mujaddedi, the primary court judge, in the fourth day hearing into the case ruled that Zain-ul-Abedin son of Gulabuddin, Mohammad Yaqoob son of Mohammad …

Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: Terming Daesh (ISIS) as common enemy of Afghanistan and the region, the National Security Advisor, Mohammad Hanif Atmar, told senators on Tuesday that joint efforts are needed to uproot terrorism in the region. “The role of Jihadi leaders, religious scholars and civil society members will not be …