AT News Report KABUL: Some residents of southeastern Paktia province have expressed criticism over female voter’s photographing in the presidential polling day scheduled for 28th of this month. A women right activist, Zarghona Himmat said that there has to be a fingerprint process for women voters instead of photographing. “Women, …
Read More »UN insists on transparent, credible elections
AT News Report KABUL: The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has insisted over transparent and credible of presidential elections slated for September 28. The UNAMA recognizes the efforts of the Afghan electoral authorities, as well as security forces and others, in preparing 28 September presidential elections under challenging circumstances, …
Read More »“Taliban behind destroying power pylons”
AT News Report KABUL: Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah blamed the Taliban for destroying power pylons in northern Baghlan province that left thousands of families across the country into darkness. Chairing Council of Ministers session on Monday, Abdullah said, “Unfortunately, the electricity pylons have been destroyed, affecting eleven provinces, and the …
Read More »School girl martyred in Logar clashes
AT News Report KABUL: A schoolgirl embraced martyrdom and another received injury in clashes erupted between Afghan security forces and the Taliban fighters in eastern Logar province on Monday morning. Provincial Police Spokesman, Shapoor Ahmadzai has confirmed the incident, saying the clashes occurred in Mohammad Agha district. “During fighting, a …
Read More »Gunmen torch a school in Helmand
AT News Report LASHKARGAH: Unknown gunmen set a school on fire in Lashkargah, the capital city of southern Helmand province, official said Monday. Mohammad Daud Shah Safari, education director, told Pajhwok Afghan News gunmen set alight the Karghjad Awlia School in Babaji area late on Sunday evening. He said the …
Read More »61 Taliban rebels killed in latest military crackdowns
AT News Report KABUL: At least 61 Taliban militants have been killed and 27 others wounded in multiple extensive military crackdowns carried out by the Afghan security forces across the country within past 24 hours, security official said Monday. Ministry of Defense in a statement said that the Afghan National …
Read More »5 civilians, 35 rebels killed in Farah’s violence incidents
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: Five civilians embraced martyrdom and thirty-five Taliban rebels were killed in a two separate incidents of violence in western Farah province, official said Monday. Police Spokesman Mohibullah Mohib, told Pajhwok Afghan News 35 Taliban militants were killed in security operations. NATO forces provided air support for …
Read More »UN insists on transparent, credible elections
AT News Report KABUL: The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has insisted over transparent and credible of presidential elections slated for September 28. The UNAMA recognizes the efforts of the Afghan electoral authorities, as well as security forces and others, in preparing 28 September presidential elections under challenging circumstances, …
Read More »NDS operatives detained Taliban shadow governor in Kabul
AT News Report KABUL: National Directorate of Security (NDS) operatives have detained a Taliban shadow district chief for Kalakan district of Kabul, the capital city along with his three accomplices. The operation was launched by Special Unite Operatives of Intelligence Agency in Kabul’s PD 8th, NDS said in a statement …
Read More »“Minister of Commerce insulted provincial council members”
AT News Report KABUL: A number of provincial council members of several provinces have claimed that the Acting Minister of Commerce and Industries, Ajmal Ahmadi has insulted them in a meeting at his office. In a conference on Sunday in Kabul, the protested representatives of people have shared a voice …
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