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AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The Taliban have reinstated a security guarantee in Afghanistan for the International Committee for Red Cross (ICRC), two months after withdrawing safe passage for the neutral humanitarian agency, the militant group and an ICRC official said on Friday. According to Reuters, a meeting in the Taliban’s Qatar-based …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: In his visit to Doha, the capital city of Qatar, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan’s Reconciliation, Zalamy Khalilzad on Friday held meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in which both sides shed light over important issues …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah met with Belarusian Prime Minister Sergei Rumas on Friday, in which both sides discussed the fulfillment of cooperation agreements between the two countries. “Belarus knows and highly appreciates your constructive approach to promoting cooperation between Belarus and Afghanistan, as well as …

At last Pakistan has announced re-opening of its consulate in Jalalabad, capital of eastern Nanghar province that not only has crossing points with Pakistan but also hosting millions of Shinwaris, Afridis’s, Saafis, Ahmadzais and Yousafzais who are linked in relations with their brethrens, residing across the Durand Line. The consulate …

KABUL: The UN mission in Afghanistan has recorded more than 8,050 casualties among Afghan civilians from January 1 to September 30. Figures released Wednesday by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) show continuing high casualty rates being inflicted on the Afghan civilian population, especially by anti-government elements. Since …

AT-KABUL: Foundation stone of a girls’ school was laid on Wednesday in Sharana city, centre of southern Paktika province. According to a statement, the construction work of the school will be completed within one year. Paktika Governor Mohammad Elyas Wahdat during laying foundation stone ceremony termed construction of female school …

AT-KABUL: The Free and Fair Election Forum of Afghanistan (FEFA), an electoral watchdog says security threats against the October 20 legislative election still remained worrying. “Unfortunately, some parliament candidates were killed in different provinces. This shows that either their security is not considered serious or there is a discord between …

KABUL: At least 40militants were killed and nine others wounded in intensive military crackdowns within past day across the country. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Defense, (MoD) said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) and National Directorate of Security (NDS) personal …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The Independent Election Commission (IEC) said Wednesday that election campaign of all Wolesi Jirga hopefuls across the country would come to an end on next Wednesday 48 hours before the polling day. IEC Spokesman Hafizullah Hashimi briefing newsmen said that no candidates would be able to do …

Violent acts aimed at sabotaging the political and democratic process in Afghanistan now touching its peak. Increasing violent acts, especially deadly suicide attacks against civilians, candidates and their supporters has not only put at stake reputation of Afghan government but becoming a huge question before US, UN and other members …