AT News KABUL: A big rally in Balochistan called for an end to the war in Afghanistan, calling for tremendous efforts to be taken to destroy the safe havens of the terrorists. The rally was staged by the Pashtun Tahfuz Movement (PTM). PTM’s leader, Manzoor Pashteen demanded the Pakistani government …
Read More »Editorial: Crucial time
Afghanistan is in a crucial moment as peace delegations from both sides are scrambling to iron out differences in terms of strategy, perspective and approach. They are yet to clear disparity on the agendas to kick-start intra-Afghan talks. We have suffered the most from over 40 decades of war, and …
Read More »Doctor detained for raping teen ‘several times’
AT News KABUL: The Afghan security forces have arrested a doctor who is charged with the rape of a 10-year-old child repeatedly. The First Vice President, Amrullah Saleh disclosed the issue during his regular 06:30 morning session on Saturday. Mr. Saleh in a statement identified the doctor as Sefat Assadullah …
Read More »COVID-19 cases: 121 new patients, 12 deaths reported in past 24 hours
AT News KABUL: Afghanistan has recorded 121 new positive cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the total tally to 45,963 cases throughout the country, the Ministry of Public Health said Saturday. These cases come positive out 873 suspected samples tested during this period of time – 62 …
Read More »53 Taliban militants killed in latest ops
AT News KABUL: At least 53 Taliban rebels were killed and 21 others were wounded during the latest crackdown conducted by the Afghan security forces in different provinces in the last 24 hours, ministry of defense said Saturday. The Afghan Air Forces (AAF) has targeted Taliban militants in Khogyani district …
Read More »Editorial: Violence against women is challenging
Women who make up half of the human being’s population and play key roles in different sections of social life from family to educational institutions, healthcare services, politics and even military and police, deserve equal privileges and rights with men. This is a matter that everyone says and accepts verbally …
Read More »Jihadi leader accuses Ghani administration of opposing peace efforts
AT News KABUL: Ismael Khan, a former jihadi leader accused President Ghani of opposing peace and the reconciliation council, saying that such opposition by the government causes the failure of the council to hold formal meetings. “The reason that the Afghan government and Taliban do not reach a settlement is …
Read More »Afghanistan, Pakistan officials discuss strengthening bilateral
AT News KABUL: Afghan Foreign Minister Haneef Atmar met his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmmod Qureshi on the sidelines of the OIC council of Foreign Minster’s meeting, and both sides exchanged views on Afghan peace process and measure to further strengthening Afghanistan-Pakistan bilateral relations. “Had an important meeting with Qureshi and …
Read More »China expresses shock over killing of Afghan civilians by Australian “Special Forces”
13 Australian soldiers face dismissal over Afghan “unlawful killings” AT News KABUL: The Government of China on Friday expressed shock over “unlawful killings” of Afghan civilians by the Australian troops in Afghanistan. “We are shocked by reports on the murder of Afghan civilians and prisoners by Australian special forces soldiers. …
Read More »After EU, UK calls for swift establishment of reconciliation body
“Making progress in Doha is critical to preventing further unnecessary deaths” AT News KABUL: The UK embassy in Afghanistan in a statement called for urgent establishment of the High Council of National Reconciliation and for it to being the essential task of providing direction for the Afghan peace talks. “The …
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