AT News Report-KABUL: The government of India is to donate 2.87 million dollars to the ministry of transport, Indian embassy to Kabul announced Sunday. “Continuing its long-standing development support to the people of Afghanistan, the Government of India agreed to provide financial assistance of US$ 2.87 million to the Ministry …
Read More »Senate demands immediate stop of US airstrikes
AT News Report-KABUL: Senators in the Sunday session called the US airstrikes in the country “inexpressive”, asking for an immediate stop to such attacks that only harm civilians. They expressed concerns over what they called “increasing” airstrikes. Members of senate also criticized deputy chief executive, Mohammad Mohaqqeq for his supportive …
Read More »Four Taliban killed in Baghlan
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: At least four Taliban insurgents have been killed in a clash with security forces in northern Baghlan province on Saturday night, local officials said on Sunday. Addition to that, six other insurgents received injuries in the clash, TOLONews reported. The clash took place in Surkh Kotal village …
Read More »Boy crushed to death in Greece-bound boat panic
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: A 10-year-old Afghan boy was trampled to death on Saturday as panic erupted in a boat carrying dozens of migrants from Turkey to Greece. The migrants on rickety vessel, who numbered 66, were terrified after they saw a patrol boat from European border agency approaching, Greek news …
Read More »‘First solar power plant on card’
AT News Report-KABUL: Minister of Finance, Eklil Hakimi on Sunday signed a $44.76 million grant agreement with Samuel Tumiwa, CEO of the Asian Development Bank to build the first solar power plant for the purpose of expanding renewable energy in Afghanistan. “Afghanistan needs a source of sustainable energy. In this …
Read More »7 martyred, 5 injured in Parwan car accident
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: At leave seven people embraced martyrdom while five other received injures in a traffic accident in the capital of central Parwan province, an officials said on Sunday. Provincial Traffic Chief, Abdul Karim told Pajhwok Afghan News that a Corolla model car crashed with a mini truck in …
Read More »‘Sharp rise in violence cases against Women’
AT News Report-KABUL: The Independent Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has raised deeper concerns against the increase number in cases of violence against women and girls in the country and termed it a national tragedy. Addressing a press conference on Saturday here in Kabul, Chairman of the IHRC Sima Samar pointed …
Read More »US presence is biggest problem for Afghanistan: Karzai
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai is heavily criticizing the US and its “war on terror”, which only generates anger. Washington needs to work with Moscow, Beijing and Tehran. By Marco Maier-The actions of the United States and its allies in Afghanistan have repeatedly met with sharp criticism around the globe. …
Read More »MRRD builds 500 school buildings
AT News Report-KABUL: Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) has built 500 buildings for schools in the rural areas over the past three years. Akbar Rustami, spokesperson for the ministry said at a press conference on Saturday that the ministry had also constructed 50 clinics for villagers in various …
Read More »Vote of confidence: Govt. introduces 12 ministerial nominees to parliament
AT News Report-KABUL: After a long delay, the National Unity Government (NUG) on Sunday introduced 12 new minister nominees to the Wolesi Jirga (Lower House) of parliament for approval. The new cabinet pack was introduced by the Second Vice President Sarwar Danish to receive vote of confidence. The new …
Read More »