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AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Two Pakistani militants were killed on Sunday in a US drone strike in eastern Kunar province, an official said on Sunday. Provincial Police Chief, Brig. Gen. Abdul Habib Syedkhel told media that two Pakistani militants were killed in a US drone attack on Saturday night in Shultan …

By Akhtar M.Nikzad-KABUL: Tens of girls and boys gathered in front of the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled (MoLSAMD) to protest widespread unemployment. The protest was organized by the Movement against Unemployment, civil society activists and tens of unemployed youths. The protestors were chanting slogans of ‘negligence …

AT-KABUL: As security, economic, and political crises are deepening, different voices are being raised to overcome the plethora of challenges, which is a cause of concern to the entire nation and the international community. To know what some prime movers from the former government think about the current situation and …

Senators demanded of the government to convene Loya Jirga eyes of the general public as soon as possible because the crisis has already become pervasive and the govt is losing its image in the “Deportation is no remedy. After risking their lives and selling their properties at home if they …

At least 15 killed and dozens wounded in attack claimed by al-Shabab on hotel in central Mogadishu, authorities say. At least 15 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in an attack on a hotel in the centre of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, witnesses tell Al Jazeera. A car bomb …

Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga rejected the presidential decree on formation of the senior economic adviser office as an independent body. Based on phrase four and article 90 of the constitution Creation, modification and or abrogation of administrative units is the National Assembly’s duty. The lawmakers rejected President Muhammad …

If the US is failing in supporting Afghan security forces, a new security agreement should be signed with Moscow and the BSA with Washington must be revoked: Wolesi Jirga Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga (WJ) on Saturday asked the government and the United States to adopt a clear standpoint …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The council of former Jihadi leaders stressed that the traditional Loya Jirga (a grand council of elders) should be convened immediately to amend constitution. Based on the deal signed between the two leaders of the National Unity Government (NUG)— President Ashraf Ghani and the Chief Executive Officer …

“Access too many of the quake-affected areas remains the most significant disaster response challenge” AT-KABUL: Death toll from the Monday’s powerful earthquake mounted as the Ministry of Disaster Management Affairs said Saturday that the toll have climbed to 118. The Minister for Disaster Management Affairs, Wais Barmak told Afghanistan Times …

AT-KABUL: Taliban militants have been blocked roads leading to at least six districts of eastern Paktia province, creating problems to the residents, officials said on Saturday. The police chief of Paktia, Zalmay Oryakhel said that security forces have launched an operation to open the roads and push the militants back …