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AT News KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai welcomed the three-day ceasefire declared by the Taliban to mark the Eid-al-fitr, calling it a great opportunity for Afghans to “take calmly breaths” as they are facing panic and trauma of war. “The people of Afghanistan want a permanent ceasefire and enduring peace …

AT News KABUL: Officials in Kunduz, an insecure province in the north warn of the fall of the Imam Saheb district to Taliban, while intensive clashes are going on there between the insurgents and government forces. Gholam Rabbani Rabbani, a member of provincial council, said that the militants have attacked …

AT News KABUL: The intelligence operatives arrested a group of nine Taliban members in capital Kabul, the National Directorate of Security (NDS) said on Monday. The NDS said in a statement that the detained terrorists included Mohammad Nesar, Mohammad Juma, Shirullah, Saifullah, Abdul Ahad, Sharafatullah, Rahmtaullah and Abdullah who were …

AT News KABUL: Tariq Aryan, spokesman of the ministry of interior claims that some terrorists are busy in anti-government activities under the title of journalist. “All in charges in WhatsApp and other news groups are informed to delete suspicious and unidentified accounts,” Aryan said Monday. “Our intelligence and operative teams …

AT News KABUL: The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission said that 160 civilians were killed and 351 others maimed in relentless violence since the start of the holy month of Ramadan. The commission has said in a statement that these civilians suffered casualties in 130 security incidents. The tally doesn’t …

China opposes violent extremism in all its manifestations, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Hua Chunying, assuring Beijing’s continued support to Afghan govt. and people in their efforts to combat terrorism. AT News KABUL: The government of China expressed shock by the deadly attack on the Afghan girls’ school in Kabul, …

“Violence in or around schools is never acceptable. Schools must be havens of peace where children can play, learn and socialize safely. Children must never be the target of violence,” children advocacy agency said.   AT News KABUL: A massive car bombing followed with two back-to-back IED blasts near a girl’s …

AT News KABUL: KABUL: The defense officials said that the Afghan security forces have killed at least 288 Taliban insurgents in a series of offensive against the group across the country in the past 24 hours. Another 132 Taliban insurgents were wounded during the latest military crackdowns that carried out …

AT News KABUL: Coronavirus-related deaths have surged in Afghanistan as alone on Monday at least 12 patients lost their lives – sparking fear that the third wave could be much catastrophic. 221 new cases of coronavirus were also reported across the country in the last 24 hours, Ministry of Public …

AT News KABUL: The Taliban leader, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada in his Eid message on Sunday urged an “Afghan-inclusive Islamic system”, in which all people play a role based on their “abilities and skills. Akhundzada called on the opposite party to end “all attempts” in continuation of the war. “We must …