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Afghanistan Says Taliban will have to be Defeated, after Trump Rejects Talks
January 31, 2018
KABUL - Afghanistan said on Tuesday the Taliban would have to be defeated on the battlefield after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected the idea of talks with the militants following ...
Polio Vaccination Campaign Launched Across 21 Provinces
January 31, 2018
KABUL - An estimated 6.1 million children will be reached in this week’s major polio vaccination campaign in the country.A major polio vaccination campaign was launched this week and ...
Haqqani Network behind Kabul Bombing: US
January 31, 2018
WASHINGTON - The US believes the Afghan Taliban-allied Haqqani network was responsible for the ambulance bomb in Kabul, that killed more than 100 people on Saturday...
Saikal Hopes for UNSC Action on Terrorist Safe Havens
January 31, 2018
WASHINGTON - There is unanimity and clarity among members of the UN Security Council on the existence of terrorist safe havens in Pakistan, claims the Afghan ambassador to the United Nations...
Large of Cache of Weapons, Explosives Belonging to ISIS Seized in Kabul
January 31, 2018
KABUL - A large cache of weapons and explosives belonging to the ISIS terrorist group was discovered and seized by the Afghan forces in Kabul.The Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate ...
How Terror Attacks on Public Spaces Can Trigger Public Anxiety
January 30, 2018
An explosives-packed ambulance blew up in a crowded area of Kabul on Saturday,one of the biggest blasts in recent years, that killed at least 95 people and wounded 158 others. This is the second...
Taliban Must Choose Between Islam and Terrorism: Ghani
January 30, 2018
KABUL - Addressing a joint press conference with his Indonesian counterpart, the president said the Taliban must separate itself from barbarism. In his first public appearance since...
Security Bosses Apologize Over Deadly Attacks
January 30, 2018
KABUL - Security bosses on Sunday apologized to the nation over their failure to prevent recent deadly attacks in the country and said their resignation would not resolve the conundrum...
Peace in Afghanistan Long-Term Objective: EU
January 30, 2018
PESHAWAR - The European Union, commending Pakistan’s role in the fight against terrorism, says Islamabad needs to do more to make the region secure and prosperous.Jean-François Cautain, EU...
Pope Says Afghan People Suffering Inhumane Violence
January 30, 2018
KABUL - Pope Francis said Saturday’s bombing that killed over 100 people had been a “terrible terror massacre”. Pope Francis is decrying terror attacks in Afghanistan and asking...
US Won’t Allow Taliban to Prevail, Says Trump
January 30, 2018
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Saturday said the cruelty of the Taliban would not prevail and urged countries to take decisive actions against the terrorist group and the infrastructure...
Nearly 11 Tons of Afghan Saffron Earn $18m: MAIL
January 30, 2018
KABUL - The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) on Sunday announced that farmers earned $18 million in revenue from nearly 11 tons of saffron produced this year, surpassing...
Ambulance Bomb Kills 95, Wounds 158 in Kabul: Official
January 28, 2018
KABUL - An explosives-packed ambulance blew up in a crowded area of Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 95 people and wounding 158 others, officials said, in one of the biggest blasts to rock the ...
Condolences Pour in Following Deadly Bombing in Kabul
January 28, 2018
KABUL - CEO Abdullah Abdullah said this was now enough and that the country needs to stand united in order to get rid of the enemy. Shortly after Saturday’s deadly bombing in Kabul ...
Trump Says US Working to Destroy Terror Groups
January 28, 2018
WASHINGTON - Speaking at Davos, US president said America will never allowing Afghanistan to become a safe haven again for terrorists. US President Donald Trump said on Friday that America ...
Ulema Can Help End Afghan Conflict: President Widodo
January 28, 2018
PESHAWAR - JokoWidodo, suggested the formation of a three-nation committee of religious scholars to promote peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan. The Indonesian president has suggested the formation ...
Finance Minister Visits Ongoing Uplift Projects in Laghman
January 28, 2018
KABUL - Minister of Finance EklilHakimi has reviewed progress on a string of ongoing development projects during his visit to eastern Laghman province.Governor AbulJabbarNaeemi ...
Kabul Asked to Create Pull Factors for Refugees’ Return
January 28, 2018
PESHAWAR - Pakistan has once again underlined the need for early, dignified sustainable and complete repatriation of Afghan refugees to their homeland.The global fraternity and the ...
CEO Inaugurates ‘One-Stop Shop’ at Kabul Airport
January 27, 2018
KABUL – The move will simplify customs procedures and increase exports of Afghanistan’s products and fresh produce. In a major step toward facilitating exports by air, the Afghan...
Save the Children Renews Commitment to Afghanistan
January 27, 2018
KABUL - UK ambassador to Afghanistan Nicholas Kay has also said that the international community will continue its humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. Carlos Carrazana, Chief Operating Officer...
Zakhilwal Meets with Bajwa, Discusses Bilateral Relations
January 27, 2018
ISLAMBAD - Omar Zakhilwal, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Pakistan, met with Pakistan’s army chief Gen. Qamar Bajwa on Thursday morning to discuss a range of issues including bilateral...
Afghanistan Beats New Zealand in U19 World Cup Quarter-Final
January 27, 2018
KABUL - The Afghanistan Under-19 national cricket team defeated New Zealand by 202 runs during the Quarter-Final match of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. (Photo: International Cricket Council)...
China Denies Plan to Build Military Base in Afghanistan
January 27, 2018
BEIJING - China’s Defence Ministry on Thursday denied that it was planning to build a military base in Afghanistan, branding such reports “groundless”. Russian news agency Ferghana...
Pakistani Fruit, Vegetables Enter Afghanistan Without Test
January 27, 2018
KABUL - Ministry of Agriculture says the institution will send an official letter to relevant Pakistani organizations to overcome the problem. Documents seen by TOLO news reveal that...
President Xi’s Calls for a Shared Future
January 25, 2018
BEIJING - Themed "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World," the 48th World Economic Forum (WEP) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, is urging concerted global efforts to...
Gov’t Shutdown Fight Exposes Deep Fractures in American Politics
January 25, 2018
NEW YORK - In agreeing on Monday to end a three-day U.S. government shutdown, the fourth in the past 25 years, Republicans and Democrats made some compromise to bridge the partisan divide...
CIA Director Says Taliban’s Revenue Stream will be Cut
January 25, 2018
WASHINGTON - Mike Pompeo says al-Qaeda is still a threat but that Washington is committed to fighting the group and other terrorist organizations. Officials from the United...
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan Ready to Co-Op on Auto Parts Supply
January 25, 2018
Baku - Representatives of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan discussed the issues of bilateral cooperation in the field of procurement and maintenance of auto parts. The parties discussed the issues of...
New Women’s Dormitory Launched at American University of Afghanistan
January 25, 2018
KABUL - A new dormitory, designed to house 200 female students, was inaugurated today by U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan John R. Bass, USAID Assistant to the Administrator for Afghanistan and...
Ghani Orders Full Investigations into Weekend Assault
January 25, 2018
KABUL - Findings of a preliminary investigation into the attack on a luxury hotel at the weekend were presented to President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday. The Taliban claimed the assault on the...
Triggered by Student’s Killing, Farah Protest Turns Violent
January 25, 2018
FARAH CITY - At least two people were injured after a protest seeking justice for a slain boy turned violent in western Farah province on Wednesday.Hundreds of people took to the streets...
Taliban Inaugurate Township in Takhar’sDurqad District
January 25, 2018
TALUQAN - The Taliban constructed township has been inaugurated in the Durqad district of northern Takhar province, an official said on Wednesday. Police spokesman Col. Khalil Aseer...
For the First Time Afghanistan’s Carpet Exporters Participated in 2017
January 24, 2018
KABUL - Asia's leading home textile event will be held from 27 - 30 August, 2018 in Shanghai. The 2017 edition was attended by over 1,096 exhibitors from 30 countries and 38,964 trade buyers from 99 countries...
Iran’s Service to Afghan Refugees More than Expected: UN Official
January 24, 2018
SHIRAZ - The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran supports Afghan refugees and provides them with services more than the determined amount, said Alexander Kishara, head of United Nations...
US Calls on Pakistan to Arrest and Expel Taliban Leaders
January 24, 2018
WASHINGTON - White House Press Secretary told reporters that an attack such as the hotel siege only strengthens the US’s resolve to support Afghanistan. White House Press Secretary Sarah...