AT News KABUL: The deadly coronavirus is threatening media activities in the country, a media support agency claims. Najib Sharifi, head of the committee for journalists’ safety, said Sunday that the government should not expect any help from media outlets, stressing on the work independence and freedom of media jobs. …
Read More »In first ten days of Ramadan; Taliban attacks kill 50 soldiers, 17 civilians
AT News KABUL: At least 50 security personnel have been killed and another 63 wounded during assaults mounted by the Taliban fighters since the outset of the holy month of Ramadan, local and security authorities confirmed on Sunday. Compared to the rest of the country, Kunduz, Samangan, Jawzjan, Sar-i-Pul, Takhar, …
Read More »Media freedoms must be protected: UNAMA
AT News KABUL: World Press Freedom Day is a time to reflect on the enormous value free media contributes to open and healthy societies, and how we all must play our part in defending press freedom. Afghanistan can be justly proud that it has one of the most pluralistic and …
Read More »Karzai condoles death of former senior official
AT News KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai expressed his deep condolences for the demise of an ex senior government official Mohammad Monir Mangal. Late Gen. Mangal was an honest son of the country and a good officer who served as senior deputy interior minister and played key role in the …
Read More »Govt. extends coronavirus lockdown in Kabul
AT News KABUL: The Afghan government has decided to extend the lockdown till end of the holy month of Ramadan, as the Covdi19 seems to be rapidly spreading across Afghanistan. According to a statement published by the Presidential Palace, President Ashraf Ghani has held a video conference with the members …
Read More »Covid-19 cases increase rapidly, tally reaches to 2,704
AT News KABUL: The Ministry of Public Health on Sunday said it has recorded 235 new positive cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, pushing the tally to 2,704 across Afghanistan. Health Ministry Spokesman Wahidullah Mayar in a press conference said that out of 581 suspected samples, 235 came …
Read More »Corruption Flourishes, even as Afghanistan Lingers on the Precipice of a Major Health Crisis: SIGAR
AT News New report by SIGAR says that Afghanistan is on the brink of a major public health crisis Corruption remains widespread across multiple sectors and remains an area of concern Major General removed from role due to findings of corruption and theft, remains employed Shoddy construction on critical infrastructure …
Read More »Karzai saddened over Pashtoon activist’s dead
AT News KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai expressed deep condolences over the killing of Pashtoon activist Arif Wazir. Arif Wazir, the cousin of Ali Wazir, another Pashtoon activist in Pakistan, died Saturday after being injured in an armed attack in Waziristan. Karzai expressed his sympathies with Wazir’s family and friends, …
Read More »Thousands of inmates freed amid covid-19 outbreak
AT News KABUL: The Afghan government has freed over 7,000 prisoners to avoid the spread of pandemic coronavirus and protect prisoner health condition. The Detention Center’s Management said that the inmates have been freed based on President Ashraf Ghanis’ decree signed as a gesture of the Afghan Mujahideens’ victory against …
Read More »‘NUG type formation won’t repeat’
AT News KABUL: The lack of trust and disunity among the Afghan leaders are seemed to be unabated, as there are different stands among the Afghan leaders towards formation of an inclusive government. President Ashraf Ghani and former Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah’ office has said that they have reached an …
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