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AT-KABUL: Head of Human Resource Department of the Wolesi Jirga or Lower House of the Parliament, Khalillullah Oraikheel, was killed and three others wounded on Friday in an explosion in the capital Kabul. An official at the Wolesi Jirga, Abdul Ghafar, confirmed to Afghanistan Times that the head of the …

AT-KABUL: At least 36 insurgents loyal to the Islamic State or Daesh were killed in eastern Nangarhar province within past 24 hours, Ministry of Defense said on Friday. In a press release issued here, the Ministry of Defense, said that Afghan security forces have killed 36 Daesh fighters in a …

Terrorism has spread like a wildfire in the world after the September 11 attacks in the United States, and retaliation of the American authorities. The war on terror is a failed mission since its beginning in 2001 because it has not been defined. It is the only war where the …

By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL: The ninth death anniversary of King Mohammad Zaher Shah was commemorated with due solemnity by Former President Hamid Karzai, Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah, and the late king’s relatives here in Kabul at  Tap-e-Nader Khan. In the memorial ceremony, Hamid Karzai laid floral wreath on the …

Recent terror attacks in the United States, Germany and France has created several and severe challenges for the asylum-seekers and immigrants, especially Afghans. Opposition parties in Germany has came to fore to criticize the government for its liberal refugee policy. Public support for the governments supporting free movement of refugees …

AT-KABUL: Afghan intelligence operatives on Wednesday detained a key member of the Islamic State terrorist group, who was making bombs in eastern Nangarhar province. The National Directorate of Security (NDS) in a statement said that terrorist has been identified as Azizullah, and was operating as explosives expert of militants loyal …

AT-KABUL: Chief of Executive Abdullah Abdullah in a meeting with the elders and representatives of Takhar province, pledged to take measures for reforms in this northern province, his office said Wednesday in a statement. He said that the government team completed the report regarding Takhar and submitted it to the …

AT-KABUL: At least 53 Taliban insurgents were killed and 18 others wounded in different crackdowns conducted by Afghan security forces across the country during past 24 hours. In a press release issued here, the Ministry of Defense, said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) …

Pakistan the Biggest Supporter of International Terrorism! From its establishment based on religious ideology, Pakistan has attempted to use religious extremism and terrorism as tools, in addition to its military forces, to ensure its continued existence. The invasion of the former USSR in Afghanistan and the rule of Gen. Zia-ul-Haq …

By Mansoor Faizy-KABUL: Trilateral meeting between senior NATO, Afghan and Pakistani military officials was held in Kabul on Tuesday, where they discussed different issues including mutual security, so-called Durand Line and war on terror, security officials said. Defense Ministry Spokesman Dawlat Waziri told Afghanistan Times that the three sides discussed …