AT News KABUL: The Afghan government is scrambling over the establishment of the State Supreme Council due to serious political controversies, looming between the government and political leaders. Deputy of the high council for national reconciliation, Haji Din Mohammad said that there is no final agreement on formation of the …
Read More »Karzai saddened by former jihadi commander’s death
AT News KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai expressed sorrow over the death of a former jihadi commander, Fazlullah Mujadedi. Former President said in a statement that late Mujadedi was an influential Jihadi Commander who accomplished remarkable services for his country and people. Mujadedi had served as member of the lower …
Read More »Protesters in Badakhshan call for governor’s dismissal
AT News KABUL: A protest over lack of water and electricity in Fayzabad city of Badakhshan province which turned violent on Tuesday has entered its second day with demonstrators calling on the government to sack the governor and bring him to justice. The protest which went berserk after security guards …
Read More »Lawmakers criticizes shooting on protestors in Badakhshan
AT News KABUL: Lawmakers on their Wednesday session voiced criticisms on the government for shooting the protestors in the northern province of Badakhshan. On Tuesday, dozens of people come out in front of the provincial governor’s office to protest the rising insecurity. However the protestors engaged into physical dispute that …
Read More »Journalist killed as violence grips Logar
AT News KABUL: A local journalists was killed as severe clashes erupted between the Afghan security forces and Taliban on Wednesday in southeastern Logar province. The family of the slain journalist, Haffizulah Haqparast, confirmed his death to the media but the local officials are yet to provide information in regards. …
Read More »Next four weeks could be the worst of COVID-19 pandemic: Officials
1,843 new infections, 51 deaths reported in one day AT News KABUL: The Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday warned that the upcoming four weeks could be the worst of COVID-19 pandemic as the virus spreading rapidly across the country. In recent weeks, Afghanistan has been experiencing record high cases, …
Read More »65 Taliban militants killed in nationwide raids
AT News KABUL: At least 65 Taliban insurgents were killed and 59 others wounded in a series of military offensives carried out by the Afghan security forces in different provinces across the country in the past 24 hours, defense ministry said Wednesday. Backed by the Afghan Air Forces, the Afghan …
Read More »Protest turns violent in Badakhshan; 3 demonstrators killed
AT News KABUL: A protest against insecurity and lack of water and electricity in Fayzabad city of Badakhshan province turned violent on Tuesday as three demonstrators were killed and two dozens injured after security guards of provincial governor allegedly opened fire at them. Shafiq Hamdard, chief doctor at Badakhshan provincial …
Read More »21 people sentenced to prison for drug trafficking
AT News KABUL: At least 21 drug runners were sentenced to several years behind bars in the past one week after they were found guilty of drug trafficking. In a statement, the Courts of Criminal Justice Task Force (CJTF) has said that seven drug traffickers were sentenced to three-16 years’ …
Read More »Faltering peace talks prompt calls for world support
AT News KABUL: Head of the Afghan government’s negotiation team, Masoom Stanekzai, has called for international support to revive peace talks with the Taliban, amid growing uncertainty and the looming withdrawal of U.S. troops. As part of peace efforts, chief and members of the government’s negotiating team in a meeting …
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