Afghanistan Times

U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan assured his country’s support to the ongoing peace process, but said the Taliban should participate in “real … not fake” negotiations with the Afghan government AT News KABUL: The Joe Biden administration has once again hinted to the review of the Taliban deal that …

AT News KANDAHAR: At least three civilians were killed in a roadside bomb blast in Panjwai district of southern Kandahar province, security officials said. Provincial Police Spokesman, Jamal Nasir Barakzai said the blast occurred on Saturday morning in the Salihan Chiman area of Panjwai district. “A child is also among …

AT News KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai expressed regrets over recent clashes in the Behsood district of Wardak province, calling for government’s immediate measures to resolve the problem. “Karzai expressed his deep sorrow over the incidents in Behsood of Wardak province where some of our country-fellows were martyred and injured,” …

The deadly attack occurred in Shirzad district, a place where Taliban and Islamic State militants are active. Also the intra-Afghan peace process, to end such deadly attacks, has been pushed to a deadlock, generating a climate of fear and bloodshed AT News KABUL: At least 14 soldiers were killed when …

AT News KABUL: Taliban reiterated demand of release of their comrades held in Afghan government custody as precondition to restart peace talks with Afghan delegation. This time the militants have added another condition too, which they want the names of their leaders removed from the US and UN sanction list. …

AT News KABUL: The Taliban’s military commission in-charge along with his 33 fighters was killed during a latest crackdown carried out by the Afghan security forces in southern Helmand province, officials said on Saturday. The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) conducted joint operation supported by Air Forces in …

AT News KABUL: The National Directorate of Security (NDS) said its operatives have arrested the Taliban’s designated deputy governor for Kabul. Mohammad, aka, Haji Lala, the Taliban’s designated deputy governor for Kabul, was arrested, NDS says in a statement on Saturday. He was also the Taliban’s military chief for five …

AT News HERAT: The numbers of female officers have been increased in security forces ranks and they are getting strengthened in western Herat province. They are now able to carry out military operations after they received a number of training courses such as search and using heavy and light weapons. …

Taliban claim that the government of Afghanistan is the only hurdle before the peace agreement which they say is a need for every Afghan. The internationally recognized government chaired now by Ashraf Ghani also has similar allegations against the insurgent group. Here in the country, nobody knows the fact and …

By Wang Yu, Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan The year 2020 was a tough one for both China and Afghanistan. It was also a year of change and progress for both. In the COVID-19 pandemic and amid major changes unseen in a century, the global economy is mired in its deepest …