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AT-KABUL: The ex-President Hamid Karzai along with religious scholars, tribal elders and influential figures from across the country offered Fatiha for the departed soul of Azizullah Wasifi, a prominent national, political, social and culture figure, on Thursday at Kherqa Sharif mosque in Kandahar province. Hamid Karzai extended his heartfelt condolences …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Security forces have taken control of Nawa district of Ghazni province after nine years, said reports on Friday. Bokhdi News Agency quoted a security official as saying that the Nawa district came under control of security forces after a military operation titled ‘Fatha’. Requesting not to be …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Following the primary court’s verdict on Farkhunda’s case, a number of rights activists the other day censured the court and argued that the case was handled politically and without due process. Kabul’s 3rd district primary court on Wednesday sentenced four of those involved in Farkhunda’s murder to …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Three schoolgirls, who participated in a biology competition in Kenya, brought home gold medals—a great achievement in an international event. The competition was attended by 300 students from 27 countries, said the participants, quoted by Tolo TV the other day. “Me and my classmates won the competition …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: The Civic Movement of Social Justice (CMSJ), a rights group, on Thursday expressed concerns over growing insecurity, rampant corruption and unemployment in the country and warned the National Unity Government (NUG) of serious crises if failed to initiate broad spectrum of socio-political reforms. Ahmad Zaki, a member …

AT-KABUL: The chairman and members of Kabul Provincial Council called on the ex-President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday. They commended Hamid Karzai’s tireless efforts in boosting national unity. They said that Afghanistan has made tangible achievements in different areas, including economy, security, healthcare, education and international relations under the wise leadership …

AT-KABUL: The Minister of Interior, Noor-ul-Haq Ulumi, said that they will not allow terrorist groups to operate in Afghanistan under new facades. While addressing police troops on Wednesday, Ulumi appreciated the bravery and dedication of Afghan security forces. He said that security forces have now developed the capabilities to protect …

AT-KABUL: The High Peace Council (HPC) termed recent informal talks with representative of the Taliban in Qatar as a positive step towards resumption of peace negotiations. Secretary of the HPC, Masoum Stankzai, in an interview with Radio Azadi said: “They were not formal talks between the Afghan government and the …

We need at least two years to build capacity of public hospitals in a bid to prevent Afghans from traveling abroad for treatment, says minister AT News Report KABUL: Emergency wards of nine public hospitals have been reconstructed which provide required facilities for treatment of emergency patients, said officials. Among …

Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: Legislators on Wednesday said they were not convinced with responses of security officials about growing insecurity and presence of newly emerged militant groups in parts of the country. The National Security Advisor, Mohammad Hanif Atmar and other high ranking security officials were recently summoned by both houses …