By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: The leader of the Hezb-e-Islami Party, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Thursday announced his strong support from the current state system, calling on the nation to protect their unity. Speaking at a press conference, Hekmatyar called the peaceful protest as the “certain right of every citizen”, but said that …
Read More »Jihadi commander says Loya Jirga saves country from crisis
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: A jihadi commander in the west of the country criticized the central government for not being serious in tackling the crisis, saying that Loya Jirga was the only way to save the current crisis threatening the country. Ismail Khan, who had served as water and power minister …
Read More »Karzai: Terrorism has targeted our region
AT-KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai “strongly” condemned Wednesday’s twin terrorist attacks against the Iranian parliament building and the shrine of the founder of the Islamic Republic, late Imam Khomeini in the capital Tehran. “These attacks indicate that our region has been targeted by vast terrorism that only aims to weaken …
Read More »Karzai condemns Herat terrorist attack
AT-KABUL: Hamid Karzai, the former president, strongly condemned terrorist attack in the western province of Herat, in which a number of the civilians were martyred and injured. He called the attack as an anti-Islamic act, adding that the attack carried out by the enemies of peace in Afghanistan during the …
Read More »Statement of Kabul Process for Peace and Security Cooperation
On 6th of June 2017, Afghan government hosted the first meeting of The Kabul Process for Peace and Security Cooperation involving 27 countries and organizations. They discussed threats of terrorism in Afghanistan, the region and beyond, and measures to counter them, as well as peace and security challenges that affect …
Read More »Kabul demonstration: Govt. urged to restrain from unconstitutional action
AT-KABUL: The Council for Protection and Stability of Afghanistan in a meeting with a number of Jihad and political leaders called on Kabul protesters not to let the enemies to take negative opportunity from their feelings. Masoud Trishtwal, spokesman for the council, on Tuesday told Radio Azadi that in a …
Read More »Khalili appointed peace council chief
AT-KABUL: President Ashraf Ghani appointed former vice president, Karim Khalili as new head for the High Peace Council (HPC), the council said Tuesday. “Mr. Khalili was appointed as new head for the high peace council late Monday,” said, Mohammad Ismael Qasemyar, international relations adviser for the council chairman. He said …
Read More »Kabul Process for Peace Summit: President Ghani invited Taliban to peace talks, terming it “last chance”
By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday during inaugural of Kabul Process for Peace Summit had once again invited the Taliban insurgents to peace talks, warning them as “last chance”. Addressing visiting delegates from 24 counties, including three international organizations—European Union, United Nations, and NATO, Ghani said, “we …
Read More »Seven killed, 16 wounded in Herat blast
AT-KABUL: At least seven civilians were killed and 16 more wounded in a bomb blast Tuesday in the western and relatively calm province of Herat, local officials said. The incident took place close the Great Mosque, where people had gathered for a mourning ceremony. “The explosion took place in front …
Read More »Police prevent smuggling of precious stones to Pakistan
AT-KABUL: Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Monday said that police prevented the smuggling of 5,210 kilograms of precious stones to Pakistan. A statement issued by the MoI said that “police forces succeeded to discover and seize 5,210 precious stone in Rodat district of eastern Nangarhar.” Statement said that precious stone …
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