Afghanistan Times
AT News KABUL: After the Taliban took control of the Torghundi Port in western Afghanistan, women are raising their voice in Herat to voice concerns about the blockage of the key transit port. After the port was closed to trade, wheat flour production has stopped in Herat, said Head of …
Read More »Palace attack ‘mastermind’ detained in Kabul
AT News KABUL: Afghan police have detained the Taliban mastermind of a rocket attack on presidential palace during Eid al-Adha congregational prayers, officials said on Sunday. The man behind a failed terror bid to attack the presidential palace last week was arrested in a raid in Kabul. “A police special …
Read More »Dozens of Taliban killed in raids
AT News KABUL: More than 175 Taliban militants were killed and 84 others were wounded during crackdowns carried out by security forces in several provinces in the past day, officials said Sunday. Afghan security forces succeeded to kill 175 Taliban militants during clashes and counters attacks in Nangarhar, Paktika, Logar, …
Read More »Schools reopen after virus shutdown
AT News KABUL: The ministry of education announced the reopening of all schools after a long shutdown due to the rising COVID-19 infections. The ministry spokesman Najiba Aryan said the decision was taken by joint committee of the ministry of higher education, the ministry of public health and the ministry …
Read More »Afghanistan Times celebrates 15th anniversary with a vision towards future
Fifteen years ago today, we began our sojourn as Afghanistan’s first national institution to publish English news content, with a focus on the country’s current affairs – a mission characterized by objectivity, impartiality and professionalism This year marks the 15th anniversary of Afghanistan Times, which was established on July 25th …
Read More »Government to impose curfew in 31 provinces
AT News KABUL: The interior ministry says they plan to impose night curfew in 31 of 34 provinces, aiming to prevent Taliban’s activities. Ahmad Zia Zia, deputy spokesman of the interior ministry, said Saturday that the restriction would be implemented from today (July 25). However, he said that Kabul, Nangarhar …
Read More »262 Taliban killed in fresh raids
AT News KABUL: At least 262 Taliban militants were killed and 176 others wounded during crackdowns carried out by the Afghan security forces in different provinces in the past 24 hours. Afghan security forces succeeded to kill 262 Taliban militants during clashes and counters attacks in Laghman, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Kunar, …
Read More »Taliban’s attacks on important dam foiled in Herat
AT News KABUL: Officials in the western province of Herat say that security forces have prevented Taliban’s attacks on the Salma hydroelectric and irrigation dam. The dam was built by India and recently put in utilization. Jilani Farhad, provincial spokesman, said Saturday that security forces stationed in the area were …
Read More »Taliban kill 100 civilians in Kandahar
AT News KABUL: Taliban killed at least 100 civilians in Spin Boldak district of southern Kandahar province, said the ministry of Interior on Friday. The ministry spokesman Mirwais Stanikzai said that the Taliban dragged 400 people out of their residences. He said that the dead bodies of 100 people have …
Read More »Taliban driven out of key district as war simmers
AT News KABUL: Afghan troops have recaptured Karokh district in western Herat which was attacked by the Taliban, officials said. Civilian forces deployed assisted the army in the operation to push the Taliban out of the district Friday morning. At least fifteen Taliban militants were killed and 20 of them …
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