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With intra-Afghan talks stuck on technicalities in Doha, the level of violence across Afghanistan is terrifically high. Attacks by the warring sides have increased, with civilians being the victims of crossfires and bombings. Amid all this, there are constant calls for a ceasefire from various stakeholders of Afghanistan but to …

AT News KABUL: At least four IS-K or so called Daesh affiliates, were killed in a military operation conducted by the national directorate of security in Jalalabad, the capital city in eastern Nangarhar. Provincial governor’s office said in a statement that security forces sought to detain the terrorists alive but …

AT News KABUL: Afghanistan has recorded 49 new coronavirus positive cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total tally to 39,145 across the country. Health Ministry said that out of 213 suspected samples tested in laboratories in the past 24 hours, 49 were reported positive. According to MoPH, 17 …

Among several other scuffles, mismanagement at the top rank government agencies is another factor – wreaking havoc in Afghanistan’s prone public institutions at this critical juncture. The abrupt terminations, hiring and rehiring in the government agencies are the other drive forces thought to be detrimental for the country’s already troubled …

There is a very famous phrase “United We Stand, Divided We Fall”. We use and hear it a lot. It is one of most used phrase, especially when there is a dire need of unity. Not only theoretical, this phrase is actually practical, and it immediately spawns patriotic feeling. Any …

By: Dr. Matin Royeen Ph.D. Introduction: During the Afghan Peace Conference in Doha, I hope the national interests of Afghanistan will be clearly defined and discussed by both parties. The word national Interests is an ambiguous term used by political leaders to advance the goals of their state. Sometimes, politicians …

AT News KABUL: With winter season around the corner, authorities have sounded alarm bells over excessive pollution urging households and polluters including factories to start using filtering equipment. Warning of a potential winter air pollution, National Environment Protection Agency warned residential townships and manufacturing firms which use coal and fossil …

AT News KABUL: Afghan Security Forces in cooperation with the local residents have pushed back a Taliban attack in Unaba district of central Panshir province, officials said Tuesday. Provincial Governor Spokesman, Mansoor Unaba said that three militants were captured in the clash that occurred after a group of six-Taliban staged …

AT News KABUL: President Ashraf Ghani expressed hope to reach an agreement with Taliban for a lasting peace, urging that a ceasefire and reduction in violence should be agreed first. Speaking at the 75th anniversary of the United Nations in its General Assembly via videoconference, Ghani hoped that his government …

AT News KABUL: The Taliban group has rejected statements made by First Vice President Amrullah Saleh that the insurgent group would “melt by questions” raised by Afghan government’s negotiating delegation. Saleh had earlier claimed that Taliban’s negotiators did not have a deep mindset. Taliban’s Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, rejected Saleh’s remarks …