AT News KABUL: Ian Collard, British Deputy Ambassador to Afghanistan, in his New Year message said that “The British Embassy Kabul wishes you a healthy and prosperous 2021.” “As we look ahead to 2021, the UK reiterates its commitment to helping Afghanistan seize the historic opportunity for a fair and …
Read More »1017 Afghan soldiers graduated from military training in Kabul
By Parwiz Arian KABUL- 1017 Afghan soldiers graduated from routine military training, who will be joining other Afghan security forces in different parts of the country to work for better security and to fight the destructive elements, who try to destabilize the country. This number of the newly trained soldiers …
Read More »NSA met Chinese Special Envoy to Afghanistan
By M. Parwiz Arian KABUL- National Security Advisor of the country, Hamdullah Mohib met Chinese special envoy for Afghanistan, Liu Jian, in Kabul, his office said in a short statement on Thursday. The two sides in the meeting discussed among the other issues cooperation on peace and security in Afghanistan. …
Read More »26 Taliban fighters killed in counter-attack of the Afghan forces in Farah
By M. Parwiz Arian KABUL: At least 26 Taliban fighters were killed and 14 others were injured in a counter-attack of the Afghan security forces in western Farah province of the country, Defense Ministry said Thursday. The operation took place in Balabolook district of the western Farah province last night, …
Read More »At least two civilians killed in two separate explosions in Kabul, Nangarhar
By M. Parwiz Arian KABUL- At least two civilians were killed and several others were injured Thursday morning in two separate Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) explosions in capital Kabul and eastern Nangarhar province, officials said. In the first IED blast which took place Thursday morning in PD-7 Chehilsotoon neighborhood of …
Read More »Newly constructed hospital inaugurated in eastern Nangarhar province
By M. Parwiz Arian KABUL- A newly constructed hospital for the villagers was inaugurated in Rodat district of the eastern Nangarhar province, officials said Thursday. The 50-Beds hospital was inaugurated today by Nangarhar governor, Ziaulhaq Amarkhil in presence of the officials and local elders. The hospital will serve thousands of …
Read More »ICESCO includes Jam Minaret in Islamic heritage list
AT News KABUL: The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has included Afghanistan’s minaret of Jam in the list of Islamic heritage list as it is the world’s second minaret made of bricks. The Jam minaret stands on a river bank in the Shahrak district of Ghor province …
Read More »Kabul-based ambassadors vow support to Afghan journalists
AT News KABUL: A number of foreign ambassadors in Kabul pledged support for the Afghan journalists, calling for elimination of threat against them. The Media Supporting Agency (NAI) said Wednesday that increasing threats against journalists in Afghanistan made foreign ambassadors to raise voices of support for them. Mojib Khalwatgar, head …
Read More »Parliament refers Kabul mayor to attorney general office
AT News KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga of Parliament on Wednesday referred Kabul mayor Mohammad Dawood Sultanzoy to the Attorney General Office (AGO) and revoked his signature, a measure to disqualify President Ghani’s close ally. The decision was made after Sultanzoy rejected lawmakers’ requests for explaining his programs as well as …
Read More »Afghanistan records 98 new positive cases of Coronavirus
AT News KABUL: Afghanistan has recorded 98 new positive cases of the Corona virus in the past 24 hours, with 6 patients losing lives, the ministry of public health said on Wednesday. Now the total number of those infected with the virus reaches to 52, 428 throughout the country, according …
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