AT News Report KABUL: A large number of Helmand residents and activists took to the streets on Monday to give vent to their anger over continuing intensive fight with strongly denounced Taliban’s spring offensive as well as the government. They demonstrators, where a large number of women were among them, …
Read More »14 Taliban insurgents killed in Ghazni
AT News Report KABUL: At least 14 Taliban fighters have been killed and nine others received injures during ground and air operations carried out in southern Ghazni province, official said Monday. Afghan Air Force carried out an airstrike on a Taliban headquarter in Mostoufi village, capital of Ghazni province, in …
Read More »30 pistols seized in Kabul
AT News Report KABUL: Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Monday said the Counter Narcotics Police (CNP) cell has seized at least 30 pistols during a crackdown conducted in Kabul. The ministry in a statement said CNP has carried out a search operation in Deh Sabz district of Kabul, in which …
Read More »Abdullah terms mishandling behind Doha meeting’s revocation
AT News Report KABUL: Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah termed mismanagement as a core reason behind revocation of Doha talks slated for 20-21 April, where he believes it was an opportunity for peace that has been lost. Addressing the Council of Ministers meeting on Monday, he lamented over Qatar conference interruption, …
Read More »Afghan forces free 24 people from Daesh captivity
AT News Report KABUL: Afghan Security Forces have freed 24 people held by Daesh terrorist, also known as Islamic State, in an operation in the eastern Nangarhar province, officials said. Provincial Governor Spokesman Attaullah Khogianai said the operation was conducted in Salozai area of Chaparhar district on early Monday morning, …
Read More »Spy forces detained Taliban shadow district chief in Helmand
AT News Report KABUL: National Directorate of Security (NDS) on Sunday said its spy operatives in a fresh crackdown, have detained Taliban’s shadow district chief for Musa Qala district of southern Helmand province. Intelligence Special Unit carried out a crackdown in the district that arrested Mullah Abdul Ghafor, the Taliban’s …
Read More »SC extends NUG’s term until polls
AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: To put rest over legitimacy questions of the government that what would happen after President Ghani’s term expires on May 22, the Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday said it had extended the National Unity Government’s term until presidential elections. Initially it was slated for April 20, …
Read More »Nimroz custom office starts 24h operations
AT News Report KABUL: Nimroz custom office has begun 24 hours’ operation to help and facilitate private sectors and traders. Ministry of Finance (MoF) in a statement said a delegation leading by head of customs office Reshad Popal has visited southern Nimroz province to put on practice the 24 hours’ …
Read More »Mohib vows to curb kidnapping, organized crimes in Herat
AT News Report KABUL: The country’s top security official has pledged to combat kidnappings and organized crimes in western Herat province. The youngest National Security Advisor (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib said a group will be set up in regards. Mohib, who is currently in a trip to the province met local …
Read More »70 roadside bombs seized in Helmand
AT News Report KABUL: Afghan National Police (ANP) officers have discovered and confiscated at least 70 roadside bombs in southern Helmand province, ministry of interior said Sunday. ANP has carried out clearance crackdowns in Garmsir and Greshk districts of Helmand, in which they discovered and seized 70 various types of …
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