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Nicholson Concerned about Afghan Forces’ Casualties
October 25, 2016
KABUL - NATO and US forces commander in Afghanistan has expressed his serious concern about casualty rates among Afghan security forces. US Army General John Nicholson said Sunday the Afghans suffered high...
USAID Pledges $791 Million in Fresh Aid to Afghanistan
October 25, 2016
KABUL - The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) pledged $791 million in fresh aid to Afghanistan to support programs that achieve Afghan-led, sustainable development...
Dostum Accuses President of Nepotism
October 25, 2016
KABUL - The first Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum on Monday accused President Ashraf Ghani of nepotism and said people from the president's ethnic group are important to him, but those from...
370 Militants Killed in Ghazni: Official
October 25, 2016
GHAZNI - Up to 370 Taliban militants had been killed over the past 20 days in the eastern Ghazni province and the armed outfit's design to overrun the province has been thwarted, provincial governor...
Aid Agencies Struggle to Assist Wave of Returning Refugees
October 25, 2016
KABUL - The Afghan government and aid agencies are struggling to cope with a wave of refugees returning from Pakistan and Iran to Afghanistan. The flow of returnees from neighboring Iran and Pakistan this year...
Most of Taliban’s Leaders are Based in Pakistan: Abdullah
October 24, 2016
KABUL - CEO of the National Unity Government (NUG) Abdullah Abdullah said on Sunday at a press conference after his trip to Saudi Arabia that "most of the Taliban's leaders are based in Pakistan."...
Barmak Calls for Prosecution of IEC Officials Suspected of Fraud
October 24, 2016
KABUL - Sarir Ahmad Barmak, an Independent Election Commission (IEC) member, on Sunday called for the prosecution of IEC officials suspected of fraud during the 2014 elections. The remarks come amid
Fighting Gets Momentum in Southern Region as Winter Getting Closer
October 24, 2016
LASHKAR GAH - Fighting between Afghanistan's Taliban militants and government forces have gotten impetus as both sides have been doing their best to gain more grounds and consolidate positions ahead of...
Opium Poppy Cultivation Rises in Afghanistan: Report
October 24, 2016
KABUL - The cultivation of opium poppy has expanded in Afghanistan this year amid increased violence and clashes across the country, according to a joint report issued here on Sunday...
Children’s Literature Forgotten in Afghanistan: Activists
October 24, 2016
KABUL - A number of writers and cultural figures on Sunday raised their concerns over what they say is a lack of interest in the country to promote Afghan children's literature.
They say nothing...
Torkham Mayor Sacked over Embezzlement Charges
October 24, 2016
JALALABAD - The mayor for Torkham Township in eastern Nangarhar province has been dismissed and referred to judicial organs over corruption and embezzlement charges, an official said on Sunday...
Afghan Taliban Envoys in Pakistan to Discuss Possible Peace Talks: Official
October 23, 2016
ISLAMABAD - A delegation from the Taliban's political office visited Pakistan over the weekend, senior officials said on Saturday, for discussions that could include the latest informal effort to restart...
10pc of Afghan Population under Taliban Control: NATO
October 23, 2016
WASHINGTON - The Taliban have been unable to capture territories, even though there has been increasing effort by the fighters to capture a provincial capital, a senior Resolute Support Mission official said...
Delegation Only Discussed Refugees in Pakistan: Taliban
October 23, 2016
KABUL - The Taliban have confirmed sending a delegation to Islamabad for talks on some topics, but denied any peace making with the Afghan government was on the agenda. International media reported that...
ICOIC to Name and Shame Violators of Constitution
October 23, 2016
BAMYAN CITY - A list of law violators would be released soon, a central watchdog said on Saturday, accusing the government of flouting the constitution by not holding Wolesi Jirga and district council...
Work Underway on Separating Organistans’ Duties
October 23, 2016
KABUL - The Minister of Finance on Saturday said work on implementing the segregation of duty plan at organsations presented at the Brussels conference has been launched. The international community...
Taliban Storm Chora District Centre in Uruzgan
October 23, 2016
TIRINKOT - Taliban militants have surrounded the Chora district centre in central Uruzgan province and a fierce clash is ongoing, officials said on Saturday. Dost Mohammad Nayab, the governor’s...
Ghani Issues Decree on Peace Deal’s Enforcement
October 22, 2016
KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani has issued a nine-article decree on implementation of his government’s peace agreement with the Gulbadin Hekmatyar-led Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) group...
Displacement Crisis Looms in Afghanistan: UN
October 22, 2016
KABUL - The UN on Thursday warned anew of a deteriorating crisis of displacement in Afghanistan as the conflict escalates, imploring the government and international donors to step up support...
Ghani Backs Efforts for Women’s Empowerment
October 22, 2016
KABUL - Government officials, including ministers, will be fired immediately if they are found involved in disrespecting women, President Ashraf Ghani has warned. Ghani issued the warning in his address...
US Forces Providing Air Support to Afghan Soldiers during Special Operations
October 22, 2016
KABUL - NATO's Resolute Support Mission (RS) has said that the U.S forces have participated in more than 20 percent of special operations in Afghanistan, noting that the U.S soldiers conducted at least...
Delegates Urge Normalisation of Af-Pak Relations
October 22, 2016
PESHAWAR - Participants of an informal event have urged the normalisation of Afghanistan-Pakistan relations and an immediate end to tensions between the neighbours. A declaration issued at the conclusion...
New Operation Against Taliban Launched in Helmand
October 22, 2016
LASHKARGAH - A new major operation has been launched against insurgents in southern Helmand province, a military official said on Thursday. Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammad Ahmadzai, the 215 Maiwand Military...
War Caused Over 8,000 Civilian Casualties This Year
October 20, 2016
KABUL - The United Nations says the war in Afghan has caused more than 8,000 civilian casualties, including nearly 2,600 deaths, in the first nine months of 2016. The U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, UNAMA...
Govt. Signals Willingness for Talks with Militant Outfits
October 20, 2016
KABUL - With the war escalating in different parts of the country, the Ashraf Ghani administration on Wednesday signaled its willingness to consider different options on peace negotiations with...
MAIL Has Not Done Enough: Ghani
October 20, 2016
KABNUL - President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday officially opened the 17th international exhibition of agricultural products in Badam Bagh of Kabul city and said the efforts made in the agriculture sector is not satisfactory...
US Supportive of Afghan Peace Bid, won’t Engineer it
October 20, 2016
WASHINGTON - The United States is supportive of the Afghan-led peace process and is not looking to engineer it, a State Department official said on Tuesday, but declined detailing its role in the latest...
Minister Mangal Appointed as Nangarhar Governor
October 20, 2016
KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani has appointed Border and Tribal Affairs Minister Mohammad Gulab Mangal as the governor of eastern Nangarhar province, replacing Salim Khan Kunduzi who had resigned citing personal reasons...
‘Hekmatyar won’t Enter Kabul Until Sanctions Lifted’
October 20, 2016
GARDEZ - A senior Hizb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) member on Wednesday said HIA leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar would not enter Kabul unless all sanctions against his group were removed. Jumma Khan Hamdard, a senior...
Taliban, Afghan Govt. in Secret Peace Talks: Report
October 19, 2016
KABUL - Representatives of the Taliban militant group and a delegation of the Afghan government have reportedly been engaged in secret peace talks since September. The warring sides...
Abdullah Holds Fruitful Talks with GCC, Saudi Officials
October 19, 2016
KABUL - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah on Tuesday met Saudi officials and the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Saudi Press Agency...
Senators Too Want Inefficient Ministers Removed
October 19, 2016
KABUL - Meshrano Jirga or upper house of parliament members on Tuesday said ministers who failed in spending their development funds should be removed and introduced to the...
MPs Urge Power Defaulters to Pay off Arrears Soon
October 19, 2016
KABUL - Meshrano Jirga or upper house of parliament on Tuesday welcomed disclosing the names of power defaulters and asked the debtors to pay off their arrears soon. Da Afghanistan...
Ready to End Fight if Foreign Troops Exit Guaranteed: Taliban Splinter Group
October 19, 2016
KABUL - A splinter group of the Taliban in Afghanistan has said the group is ready to end fighting if the exit of the foreign troops from the country is guaranteed. The group led...
Some Circles Trying to Provoke Ethnic Division: Abdullah
October 18, 2016
KABUL - CEO Abdullah Abdullah on Monday said at the Council of Ministers meeting that some circles are trying to provoke ethnic division in the country "which would be for...