Provinces

KABUL: Police forces on Sunday rescued a child who had been kidnapped in northern Kunduz province, authorities said. A kidnapped child named Omar Farooq was released during an operation by police, said Kunduz Police Spokesman Enamudin Rahmani. He said that the Omar Farooq is resident of Jan Aleemstreet, who was …

AT-KABUL: People in the southern province of Kandahar are to come out to elect their representatives in the parliament, a week later the polls were opened in another 32 provinces (Polling sites remain closed in Ghazni province for some unknown reasons) as the election was postponed because of the killing …

AT-KABUL: At least three terrorists were killed after a U.S.-led airstrike pummeled an area where a group of terrorists associated with ISIS-K were planting roadside mines in eastern Nangarhar province. The 201st Silab Military Corps in the East said a group of three ISIS-K militants who were planting an improvised …

AT-KABUL: Foundation stone of a girls’ school was laid on Wednesday in Sharana city, centre of southern Paktika province. According to a statement, the construction work of the school will be completed within one year. Paktika Governor Mohammad Elyas Wahdat during laying foundation stone ceremony termed construction of female school …

KABUL: At least 10 Daesh fighters were killed in an operation launched by special unit of intelligence forces in eastern Nangarhar province. National Directorate of Security (NDS) special unit conducted operation against Daesh in Lalmi area of Nazian district of Nangarhar last night, which as result 10 Daesh fighters were …

AT-KABUL: At least 16 armed militants were killed and eight others wounded after clashes with Afghan forces in western Badghis province, police officials said. Afghan police forces killed 16 Taliban fighters and wounded eight others during conflict in Jawand district of Badghis province, said statement issued by MoI. The insurgents …

AT-KABUL: The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has voiced concern over the level of violence around the campaigning period for the parliamentary elections, following Tuesday’s attack targeted election campaign rally in eastern Nangarhar province, leaving 14 dead and over 50 others wounded. In a report, UNAMA urged all …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: As many as 13 people were killed and dozens wounded after a suicide bomber ploughed into an election campaign in eastern Nangarhar province on Tuesday afternoon. A suicide bombing struck election rally of parliament contestant Abdul Naser Mohmand in Kama district of Nangarhar at around 1:30pm, killing …

KABUL: Helmand’s acting governor has urged Afghan forces to foster security in the southern province in a bid to facilitate a smooth campaign for election contenders. A statement carried by Helmand governor’s office, acting Governor Mujahidullah Safari in a meeting with candidates insisted on reinforcement of security during the days …

AT-KABUL: People in the northern province of Baghlan staged demonstration on Sunday in Kabul to protest the presence of irresponsible armed groups. The protestors said that the presence of armed groups caused insecurity there, asking the government to prevent their activities. They claimed that government officials were playing dual roles …