AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The election commission recently held a meeting with representatives of political parties, anti-government political alliances, national Security Council and European Union (EU) ambassador to Afghanistan to seek legitimacy to electoral process, the daily Weesa reported. According to Weesa report, government officials make efforts to assure participation of …
Read More »‘Afghan people’s sacrifices should not be ignored’
AT-KABUL: The National Solidity of Afghanistan, a political party through a declaration reacted to new US strategy for Afghanistan, with hope that this strategy could bring peace and stability in the country and in the region. For the first time it has been acknowledged that Pakistan is safe hideout for …
Read More »Mosque attack carried out by foreign hands: Karzai
AT-KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai strongly condemned Friday’s terrorist attack against the people in Imam Zaman grand mosque, saying the attack was carried out by the foreign hands. “The enemies of peace and stability in Afghanistan want to reach their ominous goals by carrying out such attacks, but they should …
Read More »Editorial: Deep in darkness
More than 20, mostly worshippers were killed in the hour-long siege of a mosque in Kabul, the capital city. Suicide attackers stormed Imam Zaman mosque in Qala-e-Najarha, opened fire at prayers, killing men, women and children. Three security forces among those killed. Islamic State (IS), known as Daesh terrorist claimed …
Read More »51 insurgents killed in raids
AT-KABUL: At least 51 militants were killed and 43 others were wounded in different crackdowns within past 24 hours. 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 has conducted …
Read More »Conflicting figures: Kabul Mosque Attack: AIHRC puts death toll to 40 killed, over 90 wounded
AT-KABUL: Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) has put the number of people killed during mosque attack to 40, while over 90 others received injuries. Expressing deepest concern over attack on holy places like mosque, AHIRC in a statement on Saturday, said suicide attack on prayers of Imam Zaman mosque …
Read More »Two policemen, a civilian killed in Farah
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: At least two policemen and a civilian have been killed, and two other policemen received injuries in a roadside bomb explosion in western Farah province, officials said on Saturday. The bombing took place in Soor area of Farah city, the province capital. The Provincial Governor Spokesman, Naser …
Read More »Taliban cannot win militarily, time to join reconciliation: Gen. Nicholson
Pakistan must take decisive action against militant groups, based in its soil: U.S. Ambassador By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Days after the US announced a new Afghan strategy, the top US and NATO commander in the country warned the Taliban cannot win on the battle field and it is time for them …
Read More »Editorial: Meager health facility
It is a fact that health service across the country is unsatisfactory, but slowly improving at the same time. The Ministry of Public Health have to oversee all matters concerning the health of Afghanistan’s population, and also take immediate action to provide satisfactory health services. According to Human Development Index, …
Read More »Karzai condemns Helmand suicide attack
AT-KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai strongly condemned Wednesday’s suicide attack in Helmand province, in which at least five civilians were martyred and dozens more injured. “The former president called the attack anti-Islamic and inhumane that is only carried out by the enemies of Afghanistan,” a statement from Karzai’s office said. …
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