AT-KABUL: The National Solidarity Program (NSP) completed 37 development projects in various parts of Daikundi Province. NSP in a media statement issued here said that the projects included construction of irrigation canals 1,418 meters in length, protection walls, gabion walls, 155 public baths, culverts, sidewalks, extension of a water supply …
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AT-KABUL: Fifteen Taliban fighters were killed in different crackdowns within past 24 hours. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Defense, (MoD) said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) and National Directorate of Security (NDS) has conducted joint operations against insurgents in different …
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I will leave Pakistan if Islamabad violated the terms regarding construction and ceasefire: Afghan Ambassador By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Criticizing Pakistan over violation of the mutual decision regarding construction of the gate at Torkham, Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan, Omar Zakhilwal, on Thursday warned that Islamabad would be responsible for any mishap …
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By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed on ceasefire after three days of clashes at Torkham, one of the two main crossings at the Durand Line, said officials. Clashes started between Afghan and Pakistani forces on Sunday around 9:00 pm when the latter tried to erect a gate without informing …
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KABUL: The first batch of 21 students of ANASTU was awarded M.Sc. degrees on 6th June 2016 at the convocation held at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi. The Graduation Ceremony was attended from Indian side by Amar Sinha, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs; Dr. Trilochan Mahapatra, …
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AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The US has appealed Afghanistan and Pakistan to reduce ongoing tension following the recent skirmishes at Torkham border gate which resulted in causalities on both sides. “I could tell you we are all watching the tensions very closely, that we are in touch with officials on both …
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By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL: The Ministry of Energy and Water on Wednesday signed the contract of detailed designing of the Farah province’s Bakhsh-Abad hydropower dam with Italian company of Hydro ARDH. The design would take at least 18 months to complete all its designing schemes, which would cost $4.5 million. …
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AT-KABUL: A moderate earthquake jolted Kabul city on Wednesday afternoon, which the epicenter was reported in northeastern Badakhshan province. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.0 magnitude with the epicenter recorded in Jurm district having a location of 36.097°N 70.301°E and depth …
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AT-KABUL: The National Directorate of Security (NDS) on Wednesday said that a group of eight terrorists were arrested in eastern Nangarhar province. A press statement issued here NDS said that its operatives succeeded to arrest a group of eight terrorist including one suicide attacker in Jalalabad city of Nangarhar province. …
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AT-KABUL: 86 Taliban fighters were killed and 41 others were wounded in different crackdowns within past 24 hours. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Defense, (MoD) said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) and National Directorate of Security (NDS) conducted operations against …
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