Pakistan must take decisive action against militant groups, based in its soil: U.S. Ambassador By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Days after the US announced a new Afghan strategy, the top US and NATO commander in the country warned the Taliban cannot win on the battle field and it is time for them …
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AT-KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai strongly condemned Wednesday’s suicide attack in Helmand province, in which at least five civilians were martyred and dozens more injured. “The former president called the attack anti-Islamic and inhumane that is only carried out by the enemies of Afghanistan,” a statement from Karzai’s office said. …
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AT-KABUL: A suicide car bombing targeted an army convoy in the southern province of Helmand, killing at least five people, the first attack after the US president announced a new strategy on Afghanistan based on which, more troops are set to be deployed. Provincial Spokesman, Omar Zwak, said that the …
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AT-KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai in reaction to the US new strategy announced by President Donald Trump, said the strategy was against peace as the Afghans’ main will. Trump in a televised speech early Tuesday, spoke about sending more troops to the war-ravaged country, but did not detailed on the …
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AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The Taliban militants executed a man and woman to death on adultery charges in Daryami district of northeastern Badakhshan province, officials said on Tuesday. Police spokesman Ahmad Zahid Omari told Pajhwok Afghan News the accused, Gul Ahmad and Nigar were married and had illegal relations. They were …
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AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Afghan envoy to Washington Hamdullah Mohib on Monday thanked the US President Donald Trump for his tougher approach towards Pakistan, harboring terrorist outfits against its neighbors and USA. “We welcome this decision, which is the result of intense deliberations and takes into account both countries’ needs and …
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By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: The Afghan officials have welcomed US new strategy for Afghanistan. A statement issued by Presidential Palace said that President Ashraf Ghani welcomes the decision by President Donald Trump, which shows an enduring commitment by Afghanistan’s foundational partner in this global conflict. US President Donald Trump during announcement …
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AT-KABUL: Pakistan military resumed missiles shelling into Kunar province as the country once again fired 85 rockets to eastern Kunar province, provincial police official said on Monday. “Once again Pakistan started shelling missile to Kunar province Sunday and it was continued till Monday morning ‘24 hours’,” said Kunar Police Spokesman …
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AT-KABUL: The parliament accused the government of not being transparent in collecting the mobile phone pay taxes, saying the taxes are being collected in un-standard system for two years. Millions of the mobile phone users pay 10 percent from the chargeable cards as taxes, and the government is reportedly refusing …
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AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The brave Afghan security forces have recaptured the Sheram and Kalta Taw areas of Mirza Olang village in northern Sar-e-Pul province, an official said on Monday. Governor Mohammad Zahir Wahdat told Pajhwok Afghan News the security forces conducted a predawn operation for regaining of the valley. He …
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