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Electoral Reform Crucial to Revive Trust in Elections: CEO
March 15, 2016
KABUL - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah on Sunday said electoral reform was important to regain the trust of Afghans in elections. Abdullah, who met NATO’s...
We Defeat Taliban in Helmand: Gen. Qadam
March 15, 2016
LASHKARGAH - During his visit to southern Helmand province, Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qadam Shah Saheem said that Afghan security personnel suppressed militants and would...
Despite Taliban’s Refusal, Afghan-Pak Officials Keep Hopes for Talks Alive
March 15, 2016
ISLAMABAD - The Afghan Taliban has refused to take part in direct peace negotiations with the Afghan government, but diplomatic efforts are underway to start the...
Ghafari Elected as 2nd Deputy Speaker of Wolesi Jirga
March 15, 2016
KABUL - The Wolesi Jirga (WJ) -- or the lower house of the parliament -- on Monday elected NiamatullahGhafari, a lawmaker from southern Helmand province, as second...
Graft a Serious Threat to Afghanistan’s Development: Melbin
March 14, 2016
KABUL - The European Union (EU) ambassador to Afghanistan has expressed concern over widespread corruption in Afghanistan, offering the unity government assistance in...
Afghan Drugs More Dangerous than Terrorism: UNODC
March 14, 2016
BISHKEK - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime officials say narcotics finance the war machines used in Afghanistan and the region. They told a two-day seminar the...
U.S Continues to Support NUG's Reform Efforts: Kirby
March 14, 2016
WASHINGTON - The U.S Department of State spokesman John Kirby said his government continues to support efforts on the part of President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive...
Women’s Street Harassment Unacceptable: Rula Ghani
March 14, 2016
KABUL - First Lady Rula Ghani on Sunday expressed her concern over the increasing violence against women and said street harassment of women was unacceptable and people should...
Ghani Reviews Report on Construction of 29 Water Dams in NPC Meeting
March 14, 2016
KABUL - President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has said work on key infrastructure projects including construction of water dams will start in accordance with the available...
EU Launches 7-Week Anti-Graft Drive in Afghanistan
March 13, 2016
KABUL - The European Union Delegation in Afghanistan on Saturday announced the launch of a seven-week campaign against corruption in the war-torn country. The campaign, which...
Ghani Grants Title of ‘National Unity Martyr’ to Abdul Ali Mazari
March 13, 2016
KABUL - President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has granted the title of ‘National Unity Martyr’ to the late Abdul Ali Mazari, a prominent political leader, who was killed...
AAF to Reach Required Strength Levels By 2020
March 13, 2016
KABUL - General John Campbell, former commander of U.S-led NATO coalition forces in Afghanistan said that the Afghan air force will not reach its required strength...
Afghanistan Thump Zimbabwe to Make World T20 Main Draw
March 13, 2016
NEW DELHI - Afghanistan roared into the main draw of the World Twenty20 with an emphatic 59-run victory over Zimbabwe in a first round Group B match on Saturday...
41 Taliban Killed, 50 Wounded in Shindand Offensive
March 13, 2016
HERAT CITY - At least 41 Taliban fighters were killed and another 50 wounded in joint security operations by Afghan forces in the Shindand district of western Herat province...
Government Peace Process ‘A Failure’: Ahadi
March 13, 2016
JALALABAD - Jabha-i-Milli Afghanistan leader Anwarul Haq Ahadi on Saturday said the government’s efforts at peace had failed to produce any result and called the peace...
Taliban Have No Mercy for Afghans: Abdullah
March 12, 2016
KABUL - Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday said the Taliban turned down the government’s offer to hold peace talks because they had no mercy for Afghans...
It is War between Right and Wrong, Ghani Tells NDS
March 12, 2016
KABUL - During a meeting with the National Directorate of Security (NDS) personnel of five provinces, President Ashraf Ghani said accurate intelligence increases the efficiency...
Envoys Ask Afghans to Stay Amid EU Refugee Crisis
March 12, 2016
KABUL - German ambassador to Kabul Markus Potzel has urged Afghan citizens to not leave their home country as the European Union (EU) member nations battle to control the...
We are Ready for Peace Talks: Danish
March 12, 2016
KABUL - The second Vice President, Sarwar Danish, on Friday said that the preservation of gains made over the past 14 years and respect for Afghanistan's Constitution are...
Lawyers Being Hired for Afghan Prisoners in Pakistan
March 12, 2016
KABUL - The administration of President Ashraf Ghani has decided to hire defence lawyers for Afghan detainees in Pakistani jails. Afghan Consul General Dr. Abdullah Wahid...
Mojaddedi Calls on Taliban to Renounce Violence, Join Peace
March 12, 2016
KABUL - Sebghatullah Mojaddedi, leader of the National Liberation Front of Afghanistan, called on the Taliban on Friday to renounce violence and join the peace process...
Taliban's Refusal to Renew Talks will Escalate Conflict: Russia
March 10, 2016
MOSCOW - According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the Taliban's refusal to resume talks with the Afghan government was expected. The escalation of the Afghan conflict could...
China Offers Afghan Army Expanded Military Aid
March 10, 2016
KABUL - China has offered the Afghan army expanded military aid to combat the Taliban, according to the Afghan Defense Ministry, a move that reflects Beijing’s readiness...
US Should Stay in Afghanistan: Pakistan
March 10, 2016
PESHAWAR - Pakistan has urged the United States to keep its troops in Afghanistan for some time, saying an abrupt pullout will not be advisable. President Barack Obama has already...
Afghanistan, India Sign MoUs
March 10, 2016
KABUL - India and Afghanistan on Wednesday signed 92 more people-centric projects designed to improve the lives of the hard working and determined citizens across Afghanistan...
Iran Calls for Muslims’ Unity to Counter Terrorism
March 10, 2016
TEHRAN - Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has underlined the need for unity among Muslims to counter terrorism and extremism. In a meeting with Sultan...
ANSF Stopped Militants to Establish Strong Operational Base: Noor
March 10, 2016
MAZAR - The Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) disrupted the anti-government armed militant groups’ plans to establish a strong operational base in Kishindih...
Violence Against Women Stems from Ongoing War: Ghani
March 09, 2016
KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani has said the violence against women in Afghanistan stemmed from the ongoing war and the migration of large number of Afghans to foreign...
Abdullah Demands Immediate Halt to Cross-Border Shelling
March 09, 2016
KABUL - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah on Tuesday demanded a halt to the cross-border shelling along the Durand Line, saying those not supporting the war...
Taliban War Un-Islamic, it Destroys Afghanistan: Sayyaf
March 09, 2016
KABUL - Former Jihadi leader Abdul Rab Rasool Sayyaf on Tuesday once again blasted in strong words Taliban's so-called Jihad in Afghanistan, calling the war in opposition...
Parliamentary Elections to be Held on Time, Promises Ghani
March 09, 2016
KABUL - President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has welcomed the British government’s support for electoral and peace processes, promising necessary measures to hold...
Taliban Step a “Tactical Stance”: Khalil Karzai
March 09, 2016
KABUL - Taliban recently said they are not going to take part in the ongoing peace process for specific reasons but the Deputy Foreign Minister Hekmat Khalil Karzai has...
US State Department Wants Taliban to Join Peace Process
March 09, 2016
PESHAWAR - The Obama administration has asked the Taliban to engage in a peace process and ultimately become a legitimate part of the political system of a sovereign...
Rauf Inami Reelected as Wolesi Jirga Secretary
March 08, 2016
KABUL - The Wolesi Jirga or lower house on Monday held its administrative board elections, re-electing Abdul Rauf Inami as secretary, with candidates for speaker...
Abdullah Again Invites Taliban to Peace Talks
March 08, 2016
KABUL - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah on Monday said the Taliban should positively respond to the government’s legitimate call for...