AT News Report KABUL: Taliban militants took control of a lapis lazuli mine in the northeastern province of Badakhshan, a local official confirmed. The mines is located in the Keran wa Monjan district, an unsafe area frequently falling to insurgents and being retaken by government forces. The source said Tuesday …
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AT News Report KABUL: Hajji Bashir Noorzai, a senior official of Taliban was freed from US custody in the Guantanamo Bay, a source close to Taliban said Tuesday. “Mr. Noorzai has been freed, but has not been yet joined Taliban representatives in Qatar,” Sayed Akbar Agha said. “Americans will likely …
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AT News Report KABUL: Residents and officials in Logar province offer contradicting allegations over civilian casualties in army airstrikes took place Monday night in the Zarghoon Shahr village of Mohammad Agha district. Residents of the village claim that 24 people were killed and 20 others injured. They said Tuesday that …
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AT News Report KABUL: A number of election observers on Tuesday in a joint gathering have lamented over lack of clear mechanism within electoral body to ensure transparency in the upcoming presidential elections. As the presidential poll draws closer, the electoral watchdog’s express grave concerns regarding the democratic process and …
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AT News Report KABUL: At least five members of a family have been killed and a woman wounded after roof of their house collapsed in eastern Nangarhar province. Provincial Governor Spokesman, Attuallah Khogyani said five member of a family embraced martyrdom after their house’s roof collapsed due to ongoing reconstruction …
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In the wake of declining tension between Islamabad and New Delhi, Pakistan announced reopening of its airspace for civilian flights, thus enabling a number of regional countries and international airlines of resuming its services after a period of around five months. Afghanistan has welcomed Pakistan decision as almost its air …
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Here is President Ashraf Ghani’s complete interview with TRT. Interviewer: Mr. President. Thank you for taking the time to speak with TRT this morning. President Ashraf Ghani: Well. It is a pleasure to welcome you. My best wishes to the Turkish people and the Turkish government. Interviewer: The Taliban have made …
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AT News Report KABUL: Five Afghan police officers embraced martyrdom and at least 13 Taliban insurgents were killed in a clash erupted between them in northern Faryab province, military source said Tuesday. In addition to that 13 Taliban insurgents, including six Uzbek fighters received injures. Shaheen Military Corps Spokesman Haneef …
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AT News Report KABUL: Kabul administration on Tuesday welcomed Pakistan’s decision to reopen its airspace to civilian flights, nearly five months after it was closed following a standoff with India. According to a so-called notice to Airmen (NOTAM) by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, the Pakistan airspace reopened to Afghanistan …
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AT News Report KABUL: The Afghan National Police (ANP) personnel on Monday arrested a weapons’ supplier loyal to the Taliban militant group during a crackdown in southern Uruzgan province. ANP succeeded in capturing a Taliban’s arms and munitions supplier during an operation in Tirinkot City, the provincial capital, said a …
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