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Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi: KABUL: President Muhammad Ashraf Ghani has directed Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to finalize list of all those diplomats who were hired on nepotism and favoritism basis instead of following proper recruitment procedure outlined by the law. Addressing a seminar in connection with the International Women’s Day (observed …

There is a potential threat that ISIL can establish a credible presence in Afghanistan, a top American commander told lawmakers on Wednesday, adding that the US remain cognizant of this latent danger. “For now, we assess that there is a potential threat that ISIL can establish a credible presence in …

Karzai stresses on expansion of Afghan-India ties Ghani seeks regional cooperation in war on terror Abdullah appreciates India’s support AT News Report KABUL: The ex-President Hamid Karzai stressed on further expansion of relations between Kabul and New Delhi. Indian Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar called on Hamid Karzai at his office …

AT-KABUL: The Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Wednesday rejected reports that stated the Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were facing a decline in personnel as a result of mass desertions and casualties, but admitted that a 3.5 percent decline had occurred in the army due to several reasons. The Special …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Amidst a decision by the National Security Council (NSC) that limited the access of reporters to information about security related incidents, Nai-Supporting Open Media in Afghanistan on Wednesday criticized the decision, and said it was against access to information law. Bokhdi News Agency quoted the chief of …

AT-KABUL: Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) signed contracts of ten projects including construction of streets, asphalting and graveling of roads, bridges, laboratories as well as protection and maintenance of roads. The acting minister of public works Noor Gul Mangal signed the contracts with representatives of private firms in here on …

AT-KABUL: The Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA) on Wednesday said that it is busy in drafting policies to empower women economically and address all outstanding challenges in this regard. Acting Minister of Women’s Affairs, Saeeda Muzhgan Mustafawi, said the government directed the women ministry to finalize the draft within next …

AT-KABUL: At least 121 militants were killed and one wounded within past 24 hours in the nationwide offensives launched against anti-state elements. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Interior (MoI) said that Afghan National Police (ANP) in collaboration with Afghan National Army (ANA) and National Directorate of Security …

KABUL: The new Afghanistan government should prosecute officials and commanders whose serious human rights abuses have long gone unpunished, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report. In a statement, the HRW said that US officials should press President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani to take up justice for past abuses …

“Pakistani cleric Tahir Ashrafi had no option but to put his weight behind the Afghan peace process as the Taliban showed willingness to sit at the negotiations table in Kabul instead of a venue on foreign soil” By Mansoor Faizy KABUL: Afghan government and the Taliban should resolve their problems …