AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: A number of religious scholars from eastern Nangarhar province termed the ongoing war against the government as a conspiracy engineered by neighboring countries. The religious scholars in a gathering on Friday threw their weight behind Afghan security forces. They termed the current war against the Afghan government …
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AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Georgia has marked five years of its armed forces’ services in Afghanistan. A ceremony in this connection was held on Friday in Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia, where the country’s senior military officials participated. The Georgian armed forces (GAF) are participating in the NATO-led Afghan mission …
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AT-KABUL: A German citizen, kidnapped by suspected Taliban militants in northeastern Afghanistan a month back, was released on Friday, provincial officials said. The German national, working with the German Agency for International Development (GIZ), was abducted by the suspected Taliban fighters some 45 days ago while travelling in a vehicle …
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AT-KABUL: The National Directorate of Security (NDS) on Thursday said that four insurgents were arrested in Zabul province. In a press statement issued here, the spy agency said that its operatives have apprehend four terrorists in Zabul province. One explosives-packed vest and 570kg explosive materials were also recovered from possession …
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By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL: Chief of the Health and Youth Commission of the Wolesi Jirga (WJ) said that the parliament is set to raise import duty on cigarettes in the new law, in a move to deter smokers and consumer of tobacco. Dr Naqibullah Faiq told Afghanistan Times that MPs …
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AT-KABUL: At least 107 armed Taliban fighters were killed and 34 others were wounded in different crackdowns within past 24 hours. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Defense said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) and National Directorate of Security (NDS) has …
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AT-KABUL: Pakistani army’s military operation in Baluchistan province have forced many foreign militants to escape to Afghanistan, said the spokesman for the Ministry of Interior (MoI). While talking to Radio Azadi, Seddiq Seddiqi, said that they will strengthen border police to prevent from influx of foreign militants to Afghanistan. “The …
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AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Ex-President Hamid Karzai during his visit to China met with Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao on Wednesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Li said that Afghanistan and China are two friendly neighbors that trust and support each other. Li added that China is …
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AT-KABUL: Amidst increase in poppy cultivation, drug addiction and drug dealing, the interior minister, Noor-ul-Haq Ulumi, on Wednesday said he has directed all police chiefs to start serious mission against this illicit business countrywide. Ulumi told a press conference that those who try to engage Afghans in drug addiction will …
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Students of higher secondary classes attending schools without books| Officials provided misleading data to donors| International partners deny financial support to publish Islamic studies books| PC members meddle in university entrance exams Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: Unveiling the deplorable condition of education in Afghanistan, Minister of Education revealed that there were …
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