By ZALMAY KHALILZAD-President Trump deserves high marks for his new Afghanistan strategy. It is bold, reasoned and offers the prospect of success against the violent Islamist groups of the region. But it will also face opposition in the region. The president will have to show an unflagging commitment to the cause and …
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AT-KABUL: A suicide car bombing targeted an army convoy in the southern province of Helmand, killing at least five people, the first attack after the US president announced a new strategy on Afghanistan based on which, more troops are set to be deployed. Provincial Spokesman, Omar Zwak, said that the …
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Pakistan—the hostile-neighbor, is going through tough situation, as news US strategy showed strong commitment to kill terrorists sponsored by the Pakistani government aimed at destabilizing Afghanistan. The entire effort of President Donald Trump in announcing his new Afghan strategy was intended to put pressure on Pakistan and the Taliban insurgents …
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By LOUIS NELSON-President Donald Trump’s new, get-tough approach with Pakistan’s government could potentially include sanctioning Pakistani government officials with ties to terrorist organizations, a senior administration official said Tuesday morning, part of an overall regional strategy that he said has put Pakistan “on notice” that “business as usual as it has …
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AT-KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai in reaction to the US new strategy announced by President Donald Trump, said the strategy was against peace as the Afghans’ main will. Trump in a televised speech early Tuesday, spoke about sending more troops to the war-ravaged country, but did not detailed on the …
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AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The Taliban militants executed a man and woman to death on adultery charges in Daryami district of northeastern Badakhshan province, officials said on Tuesday. Police spokesman Ahmad Zahid Omari told Pajhwok Afghan News the accused, Gul Ahmad and Nigar were married and had illegal relations. They were …
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AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Afghan envoy to Washington Hamdullah Mohib on Monday thanked the US President Donald Trump for his tougher approach towards Pakistan, harboring terrorist outfits against its neighbors and USA. “We welcome this decision, which is the result of intense deliberations and takes into account both countries’ needs and …
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By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: The Afghan officials have welcomed US new strategy for Afghanistan. A statement issued by Presidential Palace said that President Ashraf Ghani welcomes the decision by President Donald Trump, which shows an enduring commitment by Afghanistan’s foundational partner in this global conflict. US President Donald Trump during announcement …
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There has been always suffering and destruction, but now it seems to get rid of it with destroying hideouts of terrorists that causes these miseries. The Afghan masses have lost their dearest and nearest one in the past 16 years. Militants carried out several attacks in which killed a large …
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AT-KABUL: Pakistan military resumed missiles shelling into Kunar province as the country once again fired 85 rockets to eastern Kunar province, provincial police official said on Monday. “Once again Pakistan started shelling missile to Kunar province Sunday and it was continued till Monday morning ‘24 hours’,” said Kunar Police Spokesman …
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