AT News Report KABUL: A former jihadi commander believes that the government was trying to curb the ongoing peace efforts, saying that Ghani administration seeks “its favorite peace”. Ismail Khan who has served as minister of energy and water in Karzai government, said Friday that the government makes efforts to …
Read More »Govt. attempts to delay intra-Afghan talks
Sabotaging success of Doha peace talks is a “betrayal” to the Afghan nation AT News Report KABUL: In recent weeks, a political disaster of epic proportions has befallen upon Afghan officials in the Presidential Palace over appointing a team to sit for talks with Taliban members under umbrella of “national …
Read More »“Taliban would never reach its vicious goals”
AT News Report KABUL: The government downplays new spring offensive announced by Taliban as “mere propaganda”, saying that the militants would never their “vicious goals”. The insurgents announced their spring offensive on Friday named al-Fath. The defense ministry said in reaction that the militants try to give false morale to …
Read More »Govt.’s meddling causes postponement of Doha peace talks
“A national delegation will travel to Doha to lead talks with Taliban” AT News Report KABUL: The intra-Afghan meeting expected to be held on Sunday in the Qatari capital, Doha has been postponed for five days, according to sources in the government as well as reports. The meeting is said …
Read More »Two pilots injured in Kandahar chopper crash
AT News Report KABUL: Two pilots had a lucky escape with rare injuries after the chopper they were flying crashed in southern Kandahar province, said military officials on Wednesday. Maj. Sadiq Esa, Deputy Commander of the 205th Atal Military Corps said the incident took place at the Kandahar Airport at …
Read More »Taliban rejects participation in Loya Jirga for peace
AT New Report KABUL: The Taliban group on Wednesday rejected participation in the forthcoming Loya Jirga for Peace salted for April 29, terming it a symbolic Jirga aimed at prolonging Kabul administration stay in power. The group’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid in a statement said that “Kabul administration” has been scrambling …
Read More »Enekas TV head freed after months of captivity
AT News Report KABUL: Eneaks TV head held for five months by kidnappers in eastern Nangarhar province was rescued on Wednesday by Afghan security forces sweeping through the city in a crackdown against kidnappers, security official said. Ministry of Interior said Zalmai Latifi, Enekas TV head was released after being …
Read More »Pakistan asked to practically act against terrorists
AT News Reports KABUL: The Office of Chief Executive, Abdullah Abdullah says Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, should take practical steps in fight against terrorism and militants in Pakistan, as it is vital not only for the security of that country but for the security of the entire region. Practical …
Read More »Abdullah reiterates ceasefire with Taliban
AT News Report KABUL: Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah says he supports U.S. efforts to pursue a cease-fire with the Taliban, where according to him Taliban can be part of a political process and that they can represent the people of Afghanistan at any level if the group give sup violence. …
Read More »12 pro-govt. militia joins Taliban
AT News Reports KABUL: At least 12pro-government militia fighters who were serving as members of the Afghan local police, along with their weapons and ammunitions have been defected to the Taliban group in western Farah province, provincial official said Wednesday. A member of Farah Provincial Council, Dadullah Qani said that …
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