In the wake of frequent violent and terror acts, the already war stricken Afghanistan was ranked on bottom of 163 peaceful nations of the world. The world is “considerably less peaceful now” than it was a decade ago, as the Middle East has become more violent and terrorist attacks have risen, …
Read More »China considers Pakistan’s help in Afghan peace ‘important’
AT News Report KABUL: China sees Pakistan’s cooperation with the peace efforts in Afghanistan important, with Chinese President, Xi Jinping saying that his country supports a nationwide and Afghan-led peace process. Xi has told Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in a meeting held Thursday at the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation …
Read More »Chinese, Afghan presidents pledge joint efforts to promote ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, June 13, 2019. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi) BISHKEK: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Afghan counterpart, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, met here Thursday, pledging joint efforts to promote bilateral relations. Xi congratulated Afghanistan on the 100th anniversary of its …
Read More »Editorial: IS a threat to US?
Contrary to impression of certain countries regarding the Islamic States (IS) also called as Daesh, the high-ranking US authorities considering it sever danger to its internal and external interests. The Daesh group in Afghanistan is a “very worrisome” threat to the United States, and US counterterrorism efforts have yet to shrink …
Read More »Children among victims in Nangarhar suicide attack
AT-News Report KABUL- At least nine people were “martyred” and another 12 were injured including several children, after suicide bomber targeted a police vehicle in eastern Nangarhar province, officials said. The bomber on foot Thursday afternoon shortly after 4:00pm targeted a Ranger pickup truck of the Local Police in District-6th …
Read More »Security Council discusses national situation
AT News Report KABUL: The National Security Council chaired by National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib held meeting on Wednesday in which top Afghan senior security officials discussed the deployment of Afghansecurity forces across the country. The senior security officials mulled security situation and reviewed the reports on the latest development …
Read More »Germany to cooperate with US over Afghan peace: Envoy
AT News Report KABUL: German Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Markus Potzel pledged to cooperate with U.S. special representative for the Afghan peace, Zalmay Khalilzad in his efforts to end the Afghan war. Potzel said Wednesday in Kabul that Khalilzad had asked him for assistance in the peace process. …
Read More »Mohaqiq blasts govt.over recent appointments
AT News Report KABUL: Ware of upcoming poll’s transparency, Mohammad Mohaqiq has warned the Presidential Palace (ARG) against mass demonstrations if it continues appointing officials as its term has legally ended. He also reacted over “sexual charges”against Palace, asking the judicial organize for a serious and impartial probe. “Ahundred ambassadors …
Read More »Lawyers want serious probe over govt. allegations
AT News Report KABUL: Some lawyers suggest serious probe of allegations against presidential office, rejecting what they say “dual game”. Kabir Ranjbar, one of the lawyers said Wednesday that allegations made by a number of politicians against the President Ghani administration need serious probes. “This is injustice against government and …
Read More »New Afghan film making in Iran
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: Afghan filmmaker Ramin Rasuli has started filming his new movie “Dogs Did Not Sleep Last Night” in Iran, Tehran Times said in a report. The film which is a joint production between Afghanistan and Iran, narrates the story of a remote Afghan village captured by the …
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