The number of positive cases of COVID-19 is increasing rapidly in Afghanistan in spite of the fact that the government has enforced lockdowns in major cities. The current staggering tally in the country hovers around 2,469 positive cases, with 72 deaths and 310 recovery cases from the disease so far. …
Read More »Confirmed covid-19 cases surge to 2,469
AT News KABUL: The Afghan Health Ministry on Saturday said it has recorded 179 new positive cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally to 2,469 across Afghanistan. Kabul was hit worse as out of 179 cases, 75 of it were only in Kabul, underling the need …
Read More »Afghan scientists make ventilator to help covid-19 patients
AT News KABUL: Afghan Scientists at Kabul Medical University (Abu Ali Ibn-e-Sina) have succeeded to make ventilator with the available materials in the country’s markets to help covid-19 patients. Doctors will use ventilator for the coronavirus patients with critical condition. The in charge scientists are capable of making one ventilator …
Read More »32 criminals detained
AT News KABUL: The Interior Ministry on Saturday said that security forces have arrested 32 wanted criminals after their names were shared with the people recently. Ministry’s spokesman Tariq Arian said that police in close cooperation with the people had succeeded to arrest 32 notorious criminals out of 78, who …
Read More »Let us invite peace to our hearts during the holy month of Ramadan
Over two billion Muslims and non-Muslim Arabs greet each other with the Arabic word Assalamu Alaykum (peace upon you) in different continents of the world several times a day. This ubiquitous salutation of peace has become an important part of continuous uhucommunication among different cultures in the world today. Practicing …
Read More »Blantyre Water Supply System: A Punctuated Equilibrium Reform
By NAJIBULLAH LOODIN Blantyre, located at the southern part of Malawi, is the commercial hub of the country. Due to its closeness to the Shire River of Zambezi Basin, the city has vast water resources. Despite of its strategic geographical location, the city suffers from proper water service provisioning in …
Read More »Abdullah to chair reconciliation council, says Danesh
AT News KABUL: President Ghani’s rival in last two rounds of election Abdullah Abdullah would become chairman of the would be formed reconciliation council, according to Vice President Mohammad Sarwar Danesh, who said that political tensions would be soon over. “Efforts are going on to strengthen unity and coordination in …
Read More »Editorial: Avoid recipe for division!
Former CEO Abdullah Abdullah notifies about progress in the political negotiations with President Ashraf Ghani to form a joint government. A draft of his final plan of power-sharing with Ghani received by this paper entails the establishment of a so-called Executive Prime Minister slot with a peace-centered mandate. With immense …
Read More »Coronavirus cases surge to 2,335
AT News KABUL: The Afghan health officials announced 164 new cases of coronavirus registered in the past 24 hours, pushing the tally to 2,235 across Afghanistan. Public Health Ministry Spokesman, Wahidullah Mayar said Friday that 45 cases were recorded in Kandahar, 44 in Kabul, 24 in Herat, 13 in Baghlan, …
Read More »Balkh clash leaves six soldiers dead
AT News KABUL: At least six Afghan soldiers have been killed and five others were wounded in a clash with the Taliban fighters in northern Balkh province, ministry of defense said on Friday. It comes after the Taliban fighters had attacked security forces checkpoints in Zari district of the province. …
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