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AT-KABUL: The National Security Adviser Muhammad Haneef Atmar on Wednesday had a farewell meeting with the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Kabul, Mr. Yao Jing at the end of his tenure. Regional security and matters of mutual interests were discussed in the meeting, during which Atmar acknowledged and appreciated the role …

AT-KABUL: Acting Minister for Ministry of Interior (MoI) Wais Ahmad Barmak on Wednesday said that reforms will be implemented seriously in police crew across the country. “Government patient has limitation, if someone disrupt public order will arrested and handover to justice organizations,” said Acting Minister for MoI. Speaking at consultation …

AT Monitoring-KABUL: The Afghan security forces on Wednesday, recaptured the Fanduqistan valley of Parwan’s Siahgard district from Taliban insurgents, an official said. Security forces took control over Fanduqistan valley, following a five-day battle. Mohammad Haroon Mubarez, public order police commander, told Pajhwok Afghan News Afghan the security forces regained the …

Former president Hamid Karzai has criticized US President Donald Trump’s new war strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia, saying the US should focus on the peace process rather than the war. He said that the US will not succeed in turning Afghanistan into a second Syria or Iraq. Karzai said …

AT-KABUL: The Pen Path Civil Society (PPCS) with the close collaboration of tribal elders has been succeeded in reopening of at least 20 closed schools in the southern Kandahar province. “There were a number of male and female schools in various districts of southern Kandahar province, which were closed due …

AT-KABUL: At least 36 militants were killed and 15 others were wounded in different crackdowns within past 24 hours. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Defense, (MoD)said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) and National Directorate of Security (NDS) personal has conducted …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Former Heads of National Directorate of Security (NDS), Amrullah Saleh, and Rahmatullah Nabil reacted to the recent visit of Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Qamar Javed Bajwa, calling on the government to stay vigilant as Pakistan duplicity is known to all. Amrullah Saleh called Bajwa’s visit a …

AT-KABUL: A number of foreign ambassadors to Afghanistan and representatives from various donor organizations on Monday held a consultative meeting with the National Security Adviser, Mahammad Haneef Atmar. The meeting was attended by various ambassadors, representatives of donor organizations and high-ranking foreign military officials where a detailed consultative discussion was …

AT-KABUL:  Members of the Wolesi Jirga (Lower House) of Parliament lauded Afghan security forces for better reinforcement of security during Ashura day ceremony. “Thanks from Afghan security forces and united Afghan nation that pave the ground for a peaceful marking of Ashura across the country,” said Speaker of the Wolesi …

AT-KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai strongly condemned US shooting incident that killed and wounded dozens of people. “I condemn in strongest terms the murderous attack on a festival in Las Vegas, USA, that killed and wounded dozens of innocent people, extending my heartfelt condolences to the families of those who …