Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: Five more ministers-designate on Monday briefed the Wolesi Jirga (WJ) members over their future programs. Ministerial nominee for economy Abdul Satar Murad, nominee for Ministry of Telecommunication and Information Technology Abdul Raziq Whedi, minister-designate for water and energy Ali Ahmad Usmani, nominee for commerce and industries Humayon …
Read More »60pc population still remains without access to electricity: DABS
AT-KABUL: Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), the state-owned electricity supplying company, on Monday said that still 60 percent of population has no access to cheap and uninterrupted electricity in the country. Chief of the DABS, Abdul Razaq Samadi, said that efforts are underway to enhance capacity of the domestic infrastructure …
Read More »30 feared dead as Kapisa fighting flares up
KABUL: At least 30 militants, including civilians, are said to be killed in the ongoing clashes between security forces and militants in the Tagab district of central Kapisa province, an official said on Monday. Latest, gunfight erupted early morning on the Alasae main road when security forces convoy was moving …
Read More »Mart for women in Bamyan
As a good sign, a first ever female mart has been opened in the central Bamyan province. Yes, the same Bamyan which made headlines worldwide when the Taliban destroyed Buddha’s largest statue. Opening of the women mart is something one cannot even think about, let alone making it happen. But …
Read More »Takhar residents stage protest against deputy governor
AT-KABUL: Tens of residents of northern Takhar province staged protest against the provincial deputy governor and accused him of fueling rifts among tribes. The protestors urged the central government to sack the deputy governor of Takhar, Farid Zaki, soon. The angry protestors blocked Takhar-Kunduz highway and warned to continue their …
Read More »12 army troops missing following heavy clashes in Badakhshan
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: An official source in northeastern Badakhshan province said that eight Afghan army soldiers have been killed and several others wounded in heavy clashes between the Afghan forces and the Taliban militants. Deputy governor of the province, Gul Muhammad Bedar, said that the clashes started on Friday, when …
Read More »Taliban engaged in psychological warfare: Seddiqi
AT-KABUL: Commenting on the release of Mullah Omar’s biography by the Taliban insurgents in such a time when the war is coming to a close and Daesh is appearing in the country, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said that it’s a part of their psychological warfare and a media gimmick. …
Read More »Govt leaders urged to bury hatchet, overcome economic crisis
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Concerning over some differences between leaders of the National Unity Government (NUG), officials in Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and a number of lawmakers have said the economic situation will go worsen if the rifts prevail. They said political problems between the NUG leaders have …
Read More »2,300 military cadets conclude 4-month training at KMTC
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: A group of 2,300 military cadets have completed a training program at Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC), said officials on Sunday. Training and logistic commander, Maj. Gen. Mohammad Hisari, told a gathering in Kabul that the young officers and soldiers have received training about different tactics of …
Read More »Senate urges govt to rein in insecurity
Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: The Meshrano Jirga or Senate on Sunday expressed serious concern over insecurity and asked the government to take concrete steps to improve the law and order situation across the country. Senators asked the National Unity Government (NUG) leaders to put aside their differences and take steps to …
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