Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: Members of the Wolesi Jirga (WJ) on Saturday alleged that foreigners were helping insurgents in the country. A heated debate took place in today’s session over insecurity, ambiguous foreign policy and interference of foreign countries. Abdul Rahman Rahmani said the United States policy towards Afghanistan is not …
Read More »138 insurgents killed in nationwide crackdowns
AT-KABUL: At least 138 armed Taliban fighters were killed and 83 others were wounded in different crackdowns within past 24 hours. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Interior (MoI) said that Afghan National Police (ANP) in collaboration with Afghan National Army (ANA) and the National Directorate of Security …
Read More »Dissidence breaks out as people in Charikar declare Abdullah as president via billboards
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: A number of people, in parts of Charikar city of central Parwan province, declared Abdullah Abdullah the Chief Executive of the National Unity Government as the president of Afghanistan. According to Afghan Pajhwok News, residents of Pul-i-Lashmak area of Charikar, the capital city of Parwan, have installed …
Read More »Nangarhar University Chancellor commends Zalmai Hewadmal for academic services
AT-KABUL: The Cultural Advisor to the ex-President Hamid Karzai, Zalmai Hewadmal, and the Advisor to the Ministry of Higher Education, Muhammad Qasem Jamdar, called on the acting Chancellor of Nangarhar University, Muhammad Tahir Inayat, at his office the other day. Inayat briefed the two guests about the gains the university …
Read More »Taliban pushed back in Ghor: Governor
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Security forces have surrounded the Taliban militants in Charsada district of Ghor province, said acting governor of the province. Sayed Anwar Rahmati said that heavy fighting is going on between security forces and the Taliban in the district. He added that the Taliban are retreating, as they …
Read More »Taliban has no regard for human life: Amnesty International
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Amnesty International said that by targeting civilians in their attacks, the Taliban have proved that the group has no regard for human life. The Taliban in an attack on a guesthouse in Kabul last week killed 15 people, including Afghans and foreigners and wounded several others. The …
Read More »‘Government officials spoiling image of private hospitals’
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: After that the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) sealed nine private hospitals, private health centers association said that some government officials are spoiling the image of private hospitals. Aziz Amir, head of the association, told reporters on Friday that the MoPH have sealed some private hospitals without …
Read More »Govt officials, lawmakers blamed for Badakhshan’s insecurity
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: A number of experts, activists and residents of the northeastern Badakhshan province the other day held a gathering in Kabul to exchange views on growing insecurity in northern provinces. Participants of the event claimed that a number of government officials and members of the parliament were behind …
Read More »Women seek larger role in media
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: A number of women activists the other day called for larger presence in media in a bid to rise their voice for defending their rights. Participants of the event said a number of traditions and security threats have discouraged women to work in media as journalists and …
Read More »Italy pledges long term support to Afghanistan
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: In the sidelines of NATO’s ministerial meeting in Turkey, Afghan and Italian ministers signed an agreement to establish a joint commission for boosting bilateral ties between the two countries, a statement on Friday. According to the statement, the Afghan Foreign Minister, Salahuddin Rabbani, and his Italian counterpart, …
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