Editorial

The culture of denial has taken deep roots in the system. From news of the emergence of the Islamic State in the country to lukewarm support for the anti-corruption efforts and from failed counter-narcotics drives to a faulty economic system, the officials denied the reality and sketched unrealistic pictures through …

The Taliban had launched the warm-season offensive and there is no sign of a ceasefire. The Islamic State or Daesh has fixed eyes on Central Asia, Iran and China. Afghan security personnel are rendering sacrifices on a daily basis in Badakhshan, Kunduz and other parts of the country. Passengers and …

There is no denying to the fact that education is essential for a state to stand on solid foundations and steer in the direction that would guarantee socioeconomic development—a dream of all Afghans, irrespective of gender or tribal background. Yet, a whole array of problems marred uplift of this vital …

Most of the villages and urban parts in the country are considered no-go area by many people. Even high-ranking officials who often claim of establishing writ of the government in restive provinces are found afraid to visit the areas without a convoy of troops or police. Afghans are worried by …

Last week, the governor of Paktika, Abdul Karim Matin, alleged that the money earmarked by the ex-government for the displaced tribesmen of North Waziristan, who sought refuge in Khost and Paktika provinces, ended up in the pockets of Daesh militants. His comments stirred anger among ex-officials of the former government. …

Security officials said Wednesday that 154 Taliban fighters have been killed in northern Kunduz province. As many as 134 others were injured. Security officials also said that among the dead at least 30 were foreigners. Now that NATO/ISAF have formally concluded their combat mission and they are staying around to …

Unemployment is truing into a serious threat. As a sharp decline in international aid has been seen there has been a sharp rise in joblessness. Three key factors are behind this dilemma. The first one is decline in international aid. The second one is flawed government policies. And third one …

The insurgent Taliban have announced their “Spring Offensive” on Friday, a day which is considered to be the blessed day and reserved only for congregational prayers. But they opted for violence on this holy day. They claim to have carried out 328 attacks on the first day of their offensive. …

While there is plenty of news about violence, militancy, illiteracy, poverty and frustration, how about some good news for a change. Yes, the news about the change and hope is that the much-awaited Central Asia South Asia (CASA-1000) power transmission project was finally signed Friday in Istanbul, Turkey. The deal …

A new video from Syria has gone viral on media where four Afghan nationals have been purportedly shown by the Syrian rebels. Two teenage boys are seen among those taken hostage by the rebels during skirmishes. The group is said to be dispatched to Syria by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. The …