Afghanistan Times

AT News KABUL: Multiple blasts as a result of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) have rocked Kabul, the capital city on Sunday morning, in which four civilians received injuries, security official said. Four back to back roadside mines went off in 17th PD that injured four civilians, including a child, said …

AT News KABUL: At least three people all civilians were killed when unknown armed men opened fire at them in Paktia province, local officials said. The incident took place late Saturday in the Dand-e-Pathan district. “Saturday night in the Siri Kas neighborhood of Dand-e-Pathan, three civilians were going home after …

AT News KABUL: Some religious scholars call on the government to end the lockdown imposed because of the Corona virus outbreak, saying that people can no longer bear starvation. The government imposed a day-time curfew in many cities to prevent further spread of the virus. Kabul business and state offices …

AT News KABUL: Afghanistan has been grappling with circle of challenges and uncertainties as it comes to grip with ongoing complicated peace process—continuation of war despite US-Taliban peace deal—rejection of Ramadan humanitarian ceasefire by Taliban—and the most importantly the internal rifts between Afghan feuding leaders over power sharing.  There should …

AT News KABUL: Two drug dealers have been arrested with 98kg of drug during a crackdown conducted by Counter Narcotics Police (CNP) in eastern Nangarhar province. The operation was carried out in Behsood district, in which two drug runners were detained along with 98kg hashish, Ministry of Interior said in …

AT News KABUL: In the midst of prisoners swap process between the Afghan government and Taliban, the militants have recently released 28 prisoners, who the group claims are Afghan security forces, in western Herat province. In return for their over 1,000 prisoners have so far released by the Afghan government, …

AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The Taliban group has said that they would like to have a positive relationship with India and welcomed New Delhi’s cooperation in Afghanistan. Speaking to WION, Taliban’s Doha political office spokesperson, Suhail Shaheen said, “Based on our national interest and mutual respect, we would like to …

AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The Taliban group has appointed Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, the son of Mullah Mohammad Omar, the founder of the Taliban group, as the new military chief of the group following recent upheavals, involving a spike in attacks against Afghan forces. The Telegraph reported that senior militant figures …

With COVID-19 positive cases hovering around 4,402 including 120 deaths, the virus-induced lockdowns and self-quarantine measures across Afghanistan have exacerbated the deadly phenomenon of abject poverty, as well as contributing to galloping corruption. All Afghans, but especially the daily wagers and other destitute breadwinners, have been forced to stay homes …

AT News KABUL: After five people died in protest that turned into violent in western Ghor, the local directorate has formed a delegation to probe the issue. Independent Directorate of Local Governors said on Sunday in a statement that the delegation is comprised of provincial local officials, provincial council members, …