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Afghanistan is going through the most challenging phase since ouster of the Taliban from power. The militants dispersed in 2001 are back with renewed strategies and restored strength. The proud US-led NATO is embarrassed by the ill-equipped and poorly trained Taliban and Haqqani Network. The Bush-administration succeeded in overthrowing the …

Nagpur, March 8: Opener Mohammad Shahzad top-scored with a sparkling 39-ball 61 as Afghanistan defeated Scotland by 14 runs in their ICC World Twenty20 qualifying game here today (March 8). Opting to bat, Afghanistan made a formidable 170 for five in the stipulated 20 overs, and restricted their opponents to …

AT-KABUL: At least 12 people, including 10 Taliban attackers and two policemen, were killed and three cops received injuries in an attack on Greshk district headquarters of southwestern Helmand province. Around ten militants armed with heavy and light weapons on Wednesday morning took positions in a building near the district …

President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah once again asked the Taliban to give a positive response to the government’s calls and join the peace process. Meanwhile, the US State Department also called on the insurgents to come to the Kabul-initiated peace, warning the group that it would …

KABUL: The Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah reacted towards the disapproval of fight against Taliban militants, saying the Afghan government is obliged to protect the people against terror. In his speech during a ceremony marking the 2nd death anniversary of Marshal Qasim Fahim, Abdullah said “It is unacceptable for Afghans …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Two de-miners were gunned down in an attack carried by unknown gunmen in Maiwand district of southern Kandahar province, local officials said on Tuesday. The gun assault took place at a time when the de-miners were busy in Haji Azizullah Camp area in the district to clear …

Pakistan warned to stop cross-line shelling By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL: High-ranking serving and former officials on Tuesday in a special ceremony commemorated the second death anniversary of the former vice president Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim. Speaking at the ceremony, Ex- President Hamid Karzai termed Marshal Fahim as a patriot and …

Human rights commission reports 119 cases of honor killing in 2015 By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) said that 241 cases of women killing have been reported in 2015 which reveals 49 percent increase in rate of femicide across the country. “Out of 241 murdered women, …

Afghan women now have better access to justice, healthcare and education, even as they have a long way to go to be anywhere near international standards, a top diplomat said on Monday. “Afghanistan still has far to go on women’s rights and status, but the national unity government will continue …

The Obama administration has asked the Taliban to engage in a peace process and ultimately become a legitimate part of the political system of a sovereign and united Afghanistan. State Department spokesman John Kirby issued the call days after the militant movement refused to enter a reconciliation dialogue with the …