Afghanistan and Pakistan are to hold the first ever meeting to talk how to manage the ‘border’. The meeting which is reportedly be held on Tuesday, July 26 in Kabul is going to be led by the foreign ministries of the two countries with the presence of the two security …
Read More »Roadside explosion leaves two dead in Faryab
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: At least two civilians were killed and four others received injuries on Friday morning after a roadside bomb went off in Faryab province, officials said. The bomb went off in front of a shop in Chaghatak village of Almar district of the province, a provincial public uprising …
Read More »Kabul, Islamabad to discuss Durand Line management on Tuesday
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Afghan and Pakistani officials to hold first meeting of the Technical Working Group (TWG) on the Durand Line management and security-related issues in Kabul on July 26 (Tuesday), Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said in a media statement. Pakistan delegation to this meeting will be led by Director General …
Read More »Ex-British soldiers blast Edinburgh company for ‘sick design’
Taliban costumes Ex-British soldiers blast Edinburgh company for ‘sick design’ AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: Former British soldiers criticized the Edinburgh company for designing a Taliban ‘terrorist costumes’ peddled by Morph Costumes online for £28.29. According to Daily Mirror, the United Kingdom National Defense Association has branded the costumes as a …
Read More »Taliban suffer heavy casualties in Kunduz: Officials
AT-KABUL: The Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF) have inflicted heavy casualties on the Taliban after the militant group launched a series of attacks to take control of Qala-e-Zal and Dasht-e-Archi districts in restive Kunduz province, security officials said on Friday. Afghan security forces are fighting the Taliban insurgents …
Read More »Turkish citizens in Kabul protest against failed coup
“Afghans shall follow the example of Turkish people and keep unity within their ranks,” says Turkish ambassador By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Scores of Turkish citizens on Thursday came out on the streets here in Afghanistan’s capital city and protested against the failed military coup in Istanbul and Ankara. Six days ago, …
Read More »Taliban launch series of attacks in Kunduz
AT-KABUL: Taliban insurgents have launched a series of armed attacks in insecure parts of Kunduz province aimed at capturing Qala-e-Zal and Dasht-e-Archi districts, security official confirmed on Thursday. Security forces and the militants suffered heavy casualties in the clashes that erupted this week in Qala-e-Zal and expanded to Dasht-e-Archi on …
Read More »Editorial: Failed democracy
When the Taliban were ousted from power in 2001, Afghan people especially women were optimistic about their future. They were dreaming of a new dawn—better living standard and no fear of rights’ violation. They were hoping that their rights would not be violated any more because democracy promises rights’ protection. …
Read More »Rein in abusive militia: Protestors ask govt
AT-KABUL: Tens of residents of Kokcha district of Takhar province staged protest on Thursday and asked the government to dismantle the militia force in the district as the local militiamen were harassing locals and are involved in crimes. Chanting slogan, “Death to illegal armed groups and local militia” the protestors …
Read More »Editorial: Regional projects
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is all set to host the regional countries in Brussels, Belgium, to garner support for launching mega and important projects in the region. The conference in Belgium is aimed to convince the countries for regional cooperation in order to launch different infrastructure projects and facilitate …
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