AT News Report KABUL: A number of election observers on Tuesday in a joint gathering have lamented over lack of clear mechanism within electoral body to ensure transparency in the upcoming presidential elections. As the presidential poll draws closer, the electoral watchdog’s express grave concerns regarding the democratic process and …
Read More »Five of a family dead as roof collapse in Nangarhar
AT News Report KABUL: At least five members of a family have been killed and a woman wounded after roof of their house collapsed in eastern Nangarhar province. Provincial Governor Spokesman, Attuallah Khogyani said five member of a family embraced martyrdom after their house’s roof collapsed due to ongoing reconstruction …
Read More »Editorial: Kabul welcomes
In the wake of declining tension between Islamabad and New Delhi, Pakistan announced reopening of its airspace for civilian flights, thus enabling a number of regional countries and international airlines of resuming its services after a period of around five months. Afghanistan has welcomed Pakistan decision as almost its air …
Read More »Stability in Afghanistan come only through a democratic system: President Ghani
Here is President Ashraf Ghani’s complete interview with TRT. Interviewer: Mr. President. Thank you for taking the time to speak with TRT this morning. President Ashraf Ghani: Well. It is a pleasure to welcome you. My best wishes to the Turkish people and the Turkish government. Interviewer: The Taliban have made …
Read More »Five police, 13 Taliban rebels killed in Faryab clash
AT News Report KABUL: Five Afghan police officers embraced martyrdom and at least 13 Taliban insurgents were killed in a clash erupted between them in northern Faryab province, military source said Tuesday. In addition to that 13 Taliban insurgents, including six Uzbek fighters received injures. Shaheen Military Corps Spokesman Haneef …
Read More »Afghanistan welcomes Pakistan’s decision of reopening airspace
AT News Report KABUL: Kabul administration on Tuesday welcomed Pakistan’s decision to reopen its airspace to civilian flights, nearly five months after it was closed following a standoff with India. According to a so-called notice to Airmen (NOTAM) by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, the Pakistan airspace reopened to Afghanistan …
Read More »Taliban gun supplier caught red-handed in Uruzgan
AT News Report KABUL: The Afghan National Police (ANP) personnel on Monday arrested a weapons’ supplier loyal to the Taliban militant group during a crackdown in southern Uruzgan province. ANP succeeded in capturing a Taliban’s arms and munitions supplier during an operation in Tirinkot City, the provincial capital, said a …
Read More »Afghanistan A thrash Bangladesh, win cricket series
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: Afghanistan A Cricket Team won a two-match four-day Test series against Bangladesh after their second match ended in a tie on Monday. The hosts were put to bat first by Afghans – who won the toss – and posted a total of 18-1 on the score …
Read More »Ghazni: Local radio station halts airing after Taliban threats
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: A private local radio station in Afghanistan has finally shut down after numerous threats from the Taliban who objected to women working as presenters, officials at the radio station said on Monday. The incident comes as the Taliban are discussing a peace deal with the United …
Read More »13 civilians killed, 34 hurt in Kandahar roadside bombing
AT News Report KABUL: At least 13 civilians, including women and children, were killed and another 34 wounded on Monday as a roadside bomb ripped through a truck headed to a wedding ceremony in southern Kandahar province, a military official said. Spokesman for the 205th Atal military corps, Essa Sadiq, …
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