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AT News Report KABUL: The United States Monday shared details of its draft agreement with the Taliban on peace with Afghan government leaders for consultations and feedback, Presidential Palace said. The details were shared with top government official by the US Envoy for Afghan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad during a meeting …

The U.S. envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has arrived in Kabul after he wrapped up the ninth round of peace talks with the Taliban. Upon his arrival, he showed President Ashraf Ghani the draft of an agreement between the US and the Taliban which is expected to clear the …

AT News Report KABUL: At least 118 militants have been killed and 27 others received injures in multiple extensive military crackdowns conducted by the Afghan security forces across the country in the past 24 hours. Ministry of Defense in a statement said the Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with …

AT News Report KABUL: At least 14 Taliban insurgents have been killed and five others wounded in an airstrike conducted by Afghan Air Forces (AAF) in northern Faryab province, official said Monday. The airstrike targeted a Taliban stronghold in Grezwan district of the province, in which 14 Taliban rebels were …

By Maria Hayat Thank you for laying the building blocks for Afghanistan’s development as a democratic nation-state. Whether it’s working in a male dominated industry or going out to vote for the upcoming General Elections or even getting an education, thank you. Thank you for continuing to advocate for your …

AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The deteriorating insecurity in northern zonehas left a negative impact on trade in northern Balkh province, triggering a 20 percent decline in commercial activities at Hairatan and Aqina dry ports. Traders and their representatives say the Taliban also collect taxes from traders on the Mazar-Shiberghan, Mazar-Baghlan …

AT News Report KABUL: Adding to the continued violation of territory, Pakistan has built checkpoints inside the Afghan territory in eastern Paktia province, local officials said Sunday. Ayoub Gharwal, the Provincial Council’s deputy head, said that Pakistani military had built check-posts in Gewe, Spina Shega and Oda Sar areas where …

U.S and the Taliban negotiators seemingly are very close to a deal that would open the way for peace in Afghanistan. With conclusion of the 9th round of peace talks between US and Taliban, both sides have exhibited optimistic views to soon ink a deal that paves ground for intra-Afghan …

AT News Report KABUL: Reports forecast that human relief agencies would increase assistance to Afghanistan once the peace deal with Taliban is done. The Associated Press says that Afghans are in need of more humanitarian aids despite the foreign troops’ presence in the country. The news agency says that thousands …

AT News Report KABUL: The residents of northern Baghlan province also rose in arms against the Taliban militants who attacked the provincial capital of Pul-i-Khumri early on Sunday. BismillahAtash, a member of the Provincial Council,said the residents of Pul-i-Khumrihaving their own weapons at home stood against the Taliban militants. Atash …