Editorial

After nearly two years of formal and informal negotiations, President Ashraf Ghani and Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan’s (HIA) leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar formally signed the long-awaited peace agreement. The HIA considers second largest militant group after the Taliban. The peace deal with the group was inked late September. The group’s reintegration into civil …

The Milad-un-Nabi, (the birth day of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was observed Sunday all over the world. It is celebrated in the third month of the Islamic calendar. Aimed at mass commemoration of this holy day, all Islamic countries declared public holidays. In Afghanistan we also celebrated this precious day widely. …

The US defense secretary Ashton Carter landed Kabul on Friday for an unannounced visit. During the visit which would be probably the last one of Mr. Carter as the Pentagon chief, he met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and is scheduled to speak to the American troops at the Bagram Air …

The United States has spent nearly $7.6 billion on the counter narcotics operations in Afghanistan. But the efforts failed to rein in illicit-drugs production, smuggling and consumption. The fruitless efforts are visible from the growing number of drug addicts. The Afghan government had established rehabilitation centers for drug addicts. However, …

Despite facing several and severe challenges, Afghanistan is on the track of rapid economic growth, though much of the resources are consumed by war against militancy and terrorism. The fast-track economic growth would produce results by 2020. The previous and current governments have launched multiple projects that would improve lives …

Afghan insurgents, backed by foreign terrorists and sponsors, are trying best to add tactical achievements to their portfolio by the end of this year. December is closing month for the militants though they would launch random attacks when the winter as its peak. Through large-scale attacks to overrun districts, they …

Pakistan is the largest host of Afghan refugees. The hospitality will be remembered by Afghan people and the government for always. It is forming a chapter of friendship amid strained ties between Kabul and Islamabad. Those who look at this generosity with contempt or give it a different color are …

For Pakistani civilian and military establishments the 6th Heat of Asia summit did not go well. They knew the outcome. So did the partners of Afghanistan. Those who pelt others cannot expect bouquets and salutes in return. Islamabad had thrown enough dust in the regional and global players’ eyes. No …

The Heart of Asia summit kicked off on Saturday in New Delhi. The participating countries would give positive signals regarding Afghan peace process and development of the war-hit country. However, Afghans are not optimistic about the result that they already know. The terrorism-hit nation sees Pakistan as the root cause …

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) reported this week of the internal displacement of more than half a million people since the beginning of the current year, calling the increasing conflicts in Afghanistan as the main cause of the displacement. The report has announced that …