AT-KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai strongly condemned the US airstrikes on the Waigal district of Nooristan province, saying that bombarding of our villages and homes under any name is the clear violation of the Afghan national sovereignty and territorial integrity. An airstrike on a suspected Taliban house in the eastern …
Read More »Peace marchers launch demo in front of US embassy
AT-KABUL: The members of the peace march movement sat down in front of the US embassy in Kabul on Wednesday after a three-day protest at the gate of the UN mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Besmellah Watandost, the movement’s spokesperson said they would ask the American people through their embassy to …
Read More »I will negotiate with the Taliban anywhere
By Ashraf Ghani-About half of Afghanistan’s population — around 33 million — is young enough to have never seen a day of peace. The milestones of their young lives have been marked by loss and violence. For 38 years now, peace in my country has remained a dream, a prayer …
Read More »Editorial: New players in Afghan peace
The National Unity Government has opened many doors to galvanize the Afghan peace process as it earned domestic and international support by unprecedented decision of ceasefire. As if overnight, the atmosphere of unity had become so pronounced here, and both sides embraced ceasefire so absolute that Afghan security forces and …
Read More »Attacks inside Afghanistan launched from safe havens in its neighborhood: India
UNITED NATIONS: In a veiled reference to Pakistan, India has said the problem of terrorism in Afghanistan is not a local one and attacks inside the country are launched from safe havens in its neighborhood that has sheltered Taliban leaders and supported the “dark agendas” of terror outfits like the …
Read More »A moment of opportunity for Afghanistan
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council debate on the Situation in Afghanistan. Thank you Mr President, and thank you to our briefers, particularly may I pass on my thanks to Special Representative Yamamoto for updating the Council on the latest …
Read More »Six civilians, five Taliban killed in Nuristan airstrike
AT-KABUL: An airstrike on a suspected Taliban house in the eastern Nuristan province has caused casualties, including civilians, officials said Tuesday. Unfortunately, six civilians, including a children was killed in the airstrike carried out in Waygal district, Provincial Governor Spokesman, Mohammad Sayed Mohmand told Afghanistan Times. “An airstrike targeted a …
Read More »UK can use its leverage on Pakistan to galvanize Afghan peace
AT-KABUL: Members of senate said that Britain could play vital role in the Afghan peace process through its influence on Pakistan, a statement followed British foreign minister’s visit to Kabul that took place on Monday. Mohammad Asef Seddiqi, deputy head of senate said Tuesday that London had an old relationship …
Read More »Finance minister steps down amid political turmoil
AT-KABUL: Eklil Hakimi, a strong ally of President Ashraf Ghani, stepped down as Finance Minister on Tuesday, citing personal reasons. Eklil Hakimi spoke in a press conference and announced his resignation, saying that Wednesday will be his last day at office. Hakimi cited personal motives to be behind his resignation …
Read More »Gov’t earmarks 103mn for rural development
AT-KABUL: Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development has earmarked Afs 103 million to loan and deposit unions in a bid to boost up industrial and economic development in domestic areas. MoRRD has allocated over 100 million Afghanis to 337 loan and deposit unions in Herat, Nangarhar, Balkh, Bamyan and Parwan …
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