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Ghani Meets Political Figures, Ex-Jihadis on Peace Process
March 31, 2019
Ghani says he will continue his consultations with other politicians and representatives of all walks of life.
Afghanistan, Iran Agree to Advance Telecom Ties
March 31, 2019
KABUL - Afghanistan and Iran have agreed on fiber optic connectivity to help reduce Internet and other telecom services’ prices in the country, a statement said on Thursday...
Afghanistan Enacts Comprehensive Counter-Terrorism Strategy: Raz
March 31, 2019
NEW YORK - Afghanistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Adela Raz on Saturday told the UN Security Council that Kabul’s approach to counter-terrorism was a comprehensive one ...
Angelina Jolie Pushes for Women to be Part of Afghan Peace Talks
March 31, 2019
UNITED NATIONS - Academy Award-winning actress and refugee activist Angelina Jolie pushed for the inclusion of women in peace talks to end the conflict in Afghanistan during an address ...
Residents Report Intensified Clashes in Ghazni
March 31, 2019
GHAZNI - Reports indicate that some parts of Ghazni province, including the outskirts of Ghazni city and Andar district, have faced heavy clashes between Afghan forces ...
Afghans Have the Right to Live in Peace: Khalilzad
March 31, 2019
KABUL - The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad, who is on a multi-nation trip for his efforts of facilitating intra-Afghan peace talks ...
Dostum Unhurt as His Convoy Attacked by Taliban
March 31, 2019
MAZAR-I-SHARIF - Dostum who returned to Balkh from an abroad trip on Saturday was on his way to Jawzjan when came under attack...
Afghanistan Floods Kill 32, Worsen Already Desperate Situation
March 31, 2019
HERAT - Flash floods have killed at least 32 people in western Afghanistan, destroyed homes and swept through makeshift shelters that housed displaced families, a government ...
Possible Peace Deal Implementation Should be Guaranteed: Bass
March 30, 2019
The US envoy says assurances should be taken from the Taliban that they will implement their commitments.
UN Picks Afghan Envoy as VP of Palestinian Committee
March 30, 2019
Washington DC - Afghanistan's permanent representative to the UN was elected Thursday to serve as vice president of the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian ...
Afghan Ambassador to Return to Pakistan after PM Khan’s Remarks Clarified
March 30, 2019
KABUL- Afghanistan will return its ambassador to Islamabad after Pakistan clarified Prime Minister ...
US Trying to Convince all Parties in Afghan Peace: Pompeo
March 30, 2019
KABUL - Testifying before House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the issue of troop reduction is Afghanistan is depended ...
First Training for Tajik and Afghan Female Rescuers Starts in Dushanbe
March 30, 2019
DUSHANBE - Within the framework of implementation of a protocol for expansion of cross-border cooperation for disaster preparedness and response to emergency situations between ...
Militants Planning Intense Fighting in North: Khalid
March 30, 2019
KABUL - Acting Defence Minister Assadullah Khalid and other senior officials have arrived in northern Balkh province to discuss security situation with local leadership in the north...
Khalilzad Briefs NATO Allies on Afghan Peace
March 30, 2019
Khalilzad’s trip is part of the overall effort for facilitating intra-Afghan negotiations, US Department of State says.
KABUL - US Special Representative for Afghanistan ...
Ghani Backs Qatar’s Efforts for Afghanistan’s Stability
March 28, 2019
KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani has lauded Qatar's consistent efforts for promoting peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.
The president supported Doha’s role in mediating between ...
Afghan People, Politicians Decide on Future Govt: Russian Envoy
March 28, 2019
KABUL - The Russian Ambassador to Kabul Alexander Mantytskiy in an interview with TOLOnews said that it is the Afghan people and influential politicians who should decide ...
US Diplomats Take Exception to Imran Khan’s Statement
March 28, 2019
KABUL - US Ambassador to Afghanistan John Bass and Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad have flayed the Pakistan prime minister’s remarks ...
Liu Jinsong Met with UNAMA Head, Discussing UNSC Resolution on Afghanistan
March 28, 2019
KABUL - Ambassador Liu Jinsong met at the Embassy with Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)...
Khalilzad Embarks on Seven-Nation Trip on Afghan Peace
March 28, 2019
KABUL - The statement said that Khalilzad will travel to Afghanistan, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Jordan and Qatar March 25-April 10, as part of the overall . ..
Imran Khan’s Comments on Afghanistan Misinterpreted
March 28, 2019
ISALAMABAD - PM Imran Khan’s comments on Afghanistan have been reported out of context in the media, leading to unwarranted reaction from various quarters. . .
Rula Ghani Rejects Political Motive Behind Assisting Women
March 28, 2019
KABUL - Afghanistan’s First Lady Rula Ghani on Wednesday rejected any political motives behind money distribution to women in eastern Nangarhar province and said the money ...
EU Throws Weight Behind Afghan-Owned Peace Process
March 27, 2019
KABUL - The EU foreign policy chief on Tuesday expressed full support for an Afghan-owned peace process during her visit to capital Kabul...
No Military Solution in Afghanistan, Agree EU, Islamabad
March 27, 2019
ISLAMABAD - The European Union and Pakistan, supporting reconciliation in Afghanistan, believe there is no military solution to the 17-year conflict. ..
Interim Setup Afghanistan’s Internal Matter: Atmar
March 27, 2019
KABUL - Presidential Candidate Mohammad Hanif Atmar on Tuesday hit back at Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan over his comment regarding interim setup in Afghanistan by saying ...
Taliban Spreading ‘Unfair Information’ Regarding Talks: Bass
March 27, 2019
KABUL - US ambassador in Afghanistan John Bass has rejected the Taliban’s propaganda campaign regarding their negotiations in Doha, the capital of Qatar...
Study Finds Racial Discrimination as Key Factor Behind Violence
March 27, 2019
KABUL - A new study by the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) has found that racial discrimination is a key factor behind the increasing level of violence ...
US Diplomat, Zaman Discuss Afghan Negotiating Team
March 27, 2019
KABUL - US deputy ambassador to Afghanistan Decker Karen and Afghanistan deputy foreign minister Idrees Zaman have discussed the list of Afghan negotiating ...
Kabul to Receive 4 Helicopters from Delhi by July
March 27, 2019
KABUL - Afghanistan may receive four gunship helicopters from India by July, an Indian newspaper reported on Tuesday.
The delivery, expected in four ...
US Deputy Envoy Briefs Danesh on Latest Qatar Talks
March 26, 2019
KABUL - US deputy ambassador to Afghanistan Karen Decker briefed second-vice president Sarwar Danesh about the latest round of peace negotiations between her country ...
We Believe in a Peaceful Neighbourhood: Alvi
March 26, 2019
PESHAWAR - President Dr Arif Alvi has affirmed Pakistan’s desire for a peaceful and prosperous nighbourhood...
NATO, Allies Want Peace Parleys to Succeed: Kay
March 26, 2019
KABUL - During a live twitter interaction, where he answered many question regarding peace, foreign troop drawdown and other matters, the SCR made clear NATO’s train, advice ...
New Zealand Announces Royal Commission Inquiry Into Mosque Attack
March 26, 2019
CHRISTCHURCH - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Monday a royal commission inquiry into the events leading up to a March 15 attack on two mosques in Christchurch ...
Ghani Ushers in New School Year, Stresses on Quality Education
March 26, 2019
KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani on Monday inaugurated the new school year by ringing the bell at Amani High School in Kabul where he criticized the quality of education in ...
Balkh Residents Ask Taliban to Stop Attacks on Public
March 26, 2019
MAZAR-I-SHARIF - Civil society activists and residents held a protest gathering in northern Balkh province on Sunday and urged the Taliban militants to stop their attacks ...