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AT-KABUL: Wednesday attack on the Ministry of Interior (MoI) is being investigated, Minister Wais Ahmad Barmak said, putting the transforming of terrorists by two armored vehicles under big question. Talking to Radio Azadi, Interior Minister Barmak informed of an investigation to find the nature of terrorist attack on the ministry, …

A series of secret talks between government delegation and representatives from Taliban is underway. The matter was disclosed by the US troops’ commander in Afghanistan, while neither the government nor Taliban militants have said anything about the talks. John Nicholson, however, did not provide further details about the talks, but …

AT-KABUL: A dozen Taliban insurgents, including a key commander, were killed in a spate operation carried out by the Afghan security forces in central Logar province, an official said on Friday. Logar police spokesman Shahpur Ahmadzai told Pajhwok Afghan News that security forces were heading towards Pul-i-Alam, the provincial capital, …

AT-KABUL: Nine militants loyal to the Islamic State (IS), also known as Daesh terrorists, have been killed in an air operation carried out in eastern Nangarhar province, official said. According to government media office, the militants were killed in artillery strikes targeting their hideouts. The airstrike conducted in Haska Mina …

Rashid Khan, the 19-year-old bowler from Afghanistan has made the whole cricket fans proud by his tremendous performance in IPL 2018. Though, the Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) become second, but the showcase that Khan made in qualifying SRS to the final was excellent just like one man army in the …

AT-KABUL: The US Forces in Afghanistan conducted a series of precision strikes over a ten-day period, May 17-26, killing more than 70 senior Taliban leaders. “These strikes represent one of the largest blows to Taliban leadership in the last year,” said U.S. Army Gen. John Nicholson, U.S. Forces-Afghanistan and Resolute …

AT-KABUL: At least three police were killed and 12 others including four police were woundedafter a car bomb attack in southwestern Logar province today early morning, said officials. “In advance, a suicide car bomber rammed at the backside of the 1st police headquarters in Pul-e-Alam capital of Logar province early …

By Farhad Naibkhel-Kabul: A terrorist attack on the Ministry of Interior (MoI) in Kabul ended after Afghan forces gunned down all the eight assailants on Wednesday afternoon, said officials. Ministry of Interior Spokesman Najeeb Danish said that all eight terrorists were killed and the attackon the Ministry of Interior ended. …

AT-KABUL: National Security Advisor Haneef Atmar welcomed Wednesday mooring the Indian Deputy National Security Advisor Rajender Khanna and conferred on important issues of mutual concern. Khanna leading high-ranking Indian delegation visiting Kabul on Wednesday supported the Afghan-owned peace initiative in a bid to stabilize the wartorn country. A joint security …

AT-KABUL: National Directorate of Security announced Wednesday it has captured sixteen key commandersof the feared Haqqani Network in southern Paktia province, which is fighting the Afghan forces alongside the Taliban. Intelligence operatives’ special unit targeted Haqqani insurgents in Jani Khil district of Paktia. Some 16 commanders linked to Haqqani Network …