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Afghanistan Centre for Cooperation, Not Confrontation
December 02, 2017
BAKU – Afghan Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani on Friday described the Heart of Asia ministerial conference in Baku as a reaffirmation of shared commitment to the Istanbul process...
Afghan Forces Fighting for Global Security: Gen. Nicholson
December 02, 2017
KABUL - Afghan security forces are fighting for the security of their own people as well as the world, NATO’s top commander in Afghanistan said on Thursday. During a meeting with the Special...
Abdullah Discusses Trade Ties with Central Asian Leaders
December 02, 2017
KABUL - Abdullah says Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have common enemies therefore security cooperation should increase between the countries. Chief Executive of Afghanistan, Abdullah Abdullah...
US Working with India, Pakistan to Stabilise Afghanistan
November 29, 2017
KABUL - As part of its strategy for South Asia, the Trump administration is working with India and Pakistan on bringing stability and reconciliation to Afghanistan. State Department...
A Total of 26,000 US Troops in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria
November 29, 2017
KABUL - US Department of Defense stated in a new report that there are currently 15,298 troops in Afghanistan, which does not include the numbers of some special forces. The US Department of Defense...
Above 1,700 Women’s Cases Addressed in 8 Months
November 29, 2017
KABUL - The Attorney General Office (AGO) registered and addressed more than 1,700 cases of violence against women during the past eight months, an official said on Monday. Sina Shana Mansour...
Over 200 Herat Schools Controlled by Taliban
November 29, 2017
KABUL - The chairman of Herat’s education department has sparked an outcry after he said he was “satisfied” with the way the Taliban were controlling schools in the province...
Afghanistan Committed to its Own Promises: Mohib
November 29, 2017
KABUL - The Afghanistan Ambassador to the United States has said the unity government in Kabul is committed to implementing its promises with the international community. Dr. Hamdullah Mohib expressed...
Export Strategy, Trade Policy Clear 2 Major Hurdles
November 29, 2017
KABUL - Afghan government and business leaders have made good progress on two plans to boost trade, create employment opportunities and alleviate poverty. The National Export Strategy and...
Govt. Officials’ Assets Registration Draft Law Approved
November 28, 2017
KABUL - The Wolesi Jirga or lower house of the parliament on Monday approved a draft law on assets registration of government officials and workers. Sayed Mohamamd Hassan Sharifi Balkhabi...
Serious Problems Still Haunting Prisons, Admits Abdullah
November 28, 2017
KABUL - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah says serious problems still exist in prisons, stressing the need for practical steps to improve the situation. Dr. Abdullah Abdullah...
Japan to Help Afghan Kids Fight Polio, Other Diseases
November 28, 2017
KABUL - Japan announced $17.7 million for life-saving vaccines for children and promoting rural development in border areas of Afghanistan under an agreement signed on Monday...
ICC Set to Probe War Crime Cases in Afghanistan
November 28, 2017
KABUL - The International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has said that the international judicial body is preparing to officially investigate war crimes cases in...
India Pledges $2.87m to Repair 350 Public Buses in Afghanistan
November 28, 2017
KABUL - The Indian government has pledged around $2.87 million in latest financial assistance to Afghanistan to repair around 350 public buses. Continuing its long-standing development...
Need for Closer Coordination Urged to Eradicate Terrorism
November 27, 2017
KABUL - Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Defence Minister Mohammad Bin Salman has urged collective and coordinated efforts to eradicate terrorism and extremism. Addressing Defence Minister of the Islamic...
Zarif, Mohaqiq Discuss Bilateral Ties, Fight Against Terrorism
November 27, 2017
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan Mohammad Mohaqiq at the site of Iran’s foreign ministry. Mohammad Mohaqiq...
End to Violence on Women Needs Practical Steps: CEO
November 27, 2017
KABUL - Chief Executive Offcier (CEO) Dr. Abdullah Abdullah has said only slogans would not help end violence against women but practical steps were needed. The CEO said the national unity government...
Spanta Accuses NUG Leaders of Violating the Constitution
November 27, 2017
KABUL - The former adviser to the National Security Council (NSC) Rangin Dadfar Spanta on Sunday said the National Unity Government (NUG) is not legitimate and its leaders are the main violators of...
Only Political Solution Possible in Afghanistan: Zaeef
November 27, 2017
KABUL - A former Taliban official has criticized the current Afghan peace process, saying peace would not be achieved until the policy was changed from military to political. Former Taliban ambassador...
US Asks Pakistan to Re-Arrest Jud Chief Hafiz Saeed
November 27, 2017
KABUK - The United States (US) has termed the release of Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) leader Hafiz Saeed a “step in the wrong direction” and said a refusal to re-arrest him would damage...
Elections to be Held on Schedule, Promises Danish
November 26, 2017
KABUL - Second Vice President Sarwar Danish on Saturday underlined the imperative of national unity, promising that the Wolesi Jirga election would be held on schedule. Danish issued the...
UN Underlines Efforts to End Violence Against Women
November 26, 2017
KABUL - The top UN diplomat in Afghanistan on Saturday stressed the need for unified action from all Afghans to achieve the goal of ending violence against women. Today, the UN in Afghanistan marked...
Education System Needs ‘Head-to-Toe Reform’
November 26, 2017
KABUL - Acting Education Minister Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim Shinwari has called for “head-to-toe reform” of the education system, saying the current composition and structure of the ministry...
Afghanistan to Get $233m a Year Over 5 Years from ADB
November 26, 2017
KABUL - Asian Development Bank (ADB) officials said the organization will contribute $223 million USD to Afghanistan over the next five years in order to improve the living conditions of Afghans...
EU Calls for Immediate Halt to Violence Against Women
November 26, 2017
KABUL - The European union (EU) has expressed disappointment over incidents of violence against women, with 3,778 such cases recorded this year. The incidents included 231 cases of murder...
Iran to Help Afghanistan Uproot Terrorism, Establish Peace: Rouhani
November 25, 2017
TEHRAN - President Rouhani underlined the need for an all-out campaign against narcotics production and trafficking, and called for extensive international cooperation to eradicate the...
Direct Talks with Taliban the Best Way to End War: Khalili
November 25, 2017
KABUL - The High Peace Council (HPC) head has said direct dialogue with the Taliban militants is the best way to put an end to the conflict in Afghanistan. Karim Khalili expressed the view...
Kabul, NATO Discuss Preparations for Key Event
November 25, 2017
KABUL – Deputy foreign minister and NATO’s special civilian representative have discussed Heart of Asia (HoA) Istanbul Process, a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)...
11 Cabinet Picks to Seek Trust Vote Today
November 25, 2017
KABUL - The government is all set to introduce President Ashraf Ghani’s nearly a dozen nominees for Cabinet portfolios to the Wolesi Jirga for a vote of confidence. The ministers-designate...
Trump Defends His Military Policy in Afghanistan
November 25, 2017
WASHINGTON - US president Donald Trump on Thursday said that everyone in the United States is talking about the progress the US military forces have made in Afghanistan since he took...
Taliban and Daesh ‘Involved in Human Trafficking’
November 23, 2017
KABUL - A report by the United Nations reveals that insurgent groups are involved in human smuggling often for the purpose of sexual slavery and forced labor. Addressing a UN session, the US...
Beijing Reaffirms Support to Kabul War on Terror
November 23, 2017
KABUL - Chinese envoy in Kabul on Wednesday renewed his country’s commitment to cooperating with Afghanistan in the fight against terrorism -- a common threat to both the countries...
Awareness about Peace Should Begin from Schools: Rula
November 23, 2017
KABUL - First Lady Rula Ghani on Wednesday said creating awareness about peace should start from schools, universities and government departments. Rula expressed these views during a meeting...
Turkey Begins 6th Term of Female Afghan Police Training Program
November 23, 2017
KABUL - the 6th term of the Female Afghan National Police Training program held by the Sivas Police Vocational School began Wednesday in Turkey's central province. For four months, 243 Afghan...
Women’s Political Empowerment Key to Afghanistan Development: UN
November 23, 2017
KABUL - Strengthening women’s participation in all aspects of the electoral process was the focus of this year’s Global Open Days events across Afghanistan, a series of nationwide...