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Indian, US Defence Officials Discuss Afghanistan
August 31, 2016
WASHINGTON - Top American and Indian defence officials on Monday discussed the current situation in Afghanistan. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and his Indian counterpart...
Returning Refugees to Get Permanent Homes: Balkhi
August 31, 2016
KABUL - The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) on Tuesday said the government would provide permanent housing facilities and essential aid to returning Afghan...
Council Concerned over Discord Between NUG Leaders
August 31, 2016
KABUL - The Council of Protection and Stability of Afghanistan on Tuesday said it was concerned over the tension between President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah...
‘Some Senior Officials Back Illegal Gunmen in Takhar’
August 31, 2016
TALOQAN - A number of senior government officials ‘support’ illegal armed militia groups in Yangi Qala district of northern Takhar province, alleged the...
Balkh Photo Exhibition Boosts Afghan-Uzbek Ties
August 31, 2016
BALKH - A photo exhibition was launched in Mazar-e-Sharif city in Balkh on Tuesday – aimed at improving Afghanistan-Uzbekistan relations. Under the theme of "Afghan-Uzbekistan...
Ghani, Abdullah Agree to Resolve Differences on 4 Key Issues
August 30, 2016
KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Abdullah on Monday reached agreement on electoral reforms, distribution of electronic ID cards and creating...
Iran Regards Afghanistan Security As its own
August 30, 2016
TEHRAN - Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that Iran regards progress, stability and security in Afghanistan as its own. He made the remarks...
Drone Strikes Kill 120 Militants in Paktia’
August 30, 2016
GARDEZ - Police on Monday said 120 Taliban militants have been killed in Janikhel and Dand Patan districts of southeastern Paktia province, but the rebels disputed the claim...
76 Taliban Militants Claimed Killed in Nangarhar Raid
August 30, 2016
JALALABAD - At least 76 militants were killed and another 37 wounded during ground and air operations by security forces in Chapparhar district of eastern Nangarhar province...
We can’t Build Afghanistan through Begging: Ghani
August 29, 2016
KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday said he personally interviewed and appointed 21 mayors for their commitment and mentality to develop the country through hard work...
‘More Districts will Fall if Janikhel Not Recaptured’
August 29, 2016
GARDEZ - Residents and public representatives in southeastern Paktia province on Sunday said several other districts could also fall to Taliban if the government did not recapture...
Pakistan Urged to Reopen Friendship Gate Immidiately
August 29, 2016
KABUL CITY - Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) officials on Sunday demanded immediate reopening of the Spin Boldak-Chaman Friendship Gate and warned of cutting...
Our will to Eliminate the Enemy is Strong: Ghani
August 28, 2016
KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday ordered increased security measures for the American University of Afghanistan and reconstruction of the nearby blind school. Paying...
Political Pact to be Enforced with Understanding: CEO
August 28, 2016
KABUL - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Abdullah Abdullah on Saturday said all terms of the national unity government deal would be implemented through consultation and...
NUG Achievements to be Reviewed at Brussels Summit
August 28, 2016
BRUSSELS - The ministry of finance has said that national revenue covers 30 percent of the national budget and that they have collected more than that. But economists and...
Students Fear More Attacks on Private Universities
August 28, 2016
KABUL - Some students of private universities in Kabul on Saturday demanded the government increase security for educational institutes and also asked militants not to target...
Causalities as Taliban Overrun Paktia’s Janikhel District
August 28, 2016
GARDEZ - Taliban overran the Janikhel district in southeastern Paktia province after days of heavy clashes with security forces, an official said on Saturday. Ahmad Atal, the...
Ghani Committed to Implementing NUG Agreement
August 27, 2016
KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani met with his Chief of Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday evening to solve their disagreements, the CEO's office said. Ghani has...
Electoral Reforms Critical Ahead of Brussels Summit: Akefi
August 27, 2016
KABUL - Shah Sultan Akefi, the head of the special commission for electoral reforms said on Thursday that it is critical for government to issue a decree on electoral reforms...
NATO Acknowledges Presence on Afghan Battlefield
August 27, 2016
KABUL - The NATO mission, acknowledging its presence on the battlefield, has confirmed an uptick in fighting over the last month in Afghanistan, specifically in Helmand...
Political Stability in Afghanistan Remains A Prerequisite for Progress: Mogherini
August 27, 2016
KABUL - High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Federica Mogherini, on Wednesday...
University Attack Managed from Across Durand Line: NSC
August 27, 2016
KABUL - The National Security Council (NSC) on Thursday said Wednesday’s attack on the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul was managed from the other side of...
Hunt on for Attack Facilitators, Gen. Raheel Informs Ghani
August 27, 2016
PESHAWAR - The Pakistan army chief has assured President Ashraf Ghani of all possible cooperation in bringing the American University of Afghanistan attackers to justice...
Single-Seat Vote System has Many Problems: Danish
August 25, 2016
KABUL - Second Vice-President Sarwar Danish on Wednesday said the single-seat vote system idea has several legislative, technical and implementation problems, considering the...
Abdullah Says Committed to Political Stability
August 25, 2016
KABUL - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah on Wednesday said he was committed to political stability in the country and the unity government deal was the...
Afghanistan Remains A Dangerous Place: Carter
August 25, 2016
WASHINGTON - Deeply saddened at the terrorist attack in Helmand that killed one US service members and wounded six Afghans, the US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Tuesday said...
AAF Can Strike Every where in the Country: Minister
August 25, 2016
KABUL - Defence Minister Gen. Abdullah Habibi on Wednesday said the Afghan Air Force (AAF) was being strengthened, but had international aid been properly used on the defence...
21 of Karzai’s Ex-Cabinet Members Suspected of Corruption: AGO
August 25, 2016
KABUL - Afghanistan's Attorney General's Office on Tuesday reported that at least 21 of former president Hamid Karzai's cabinet members are suspected of having been...
Indonesia Ready to Play Constructive Role in Afghan Peace Bid: Envoy
August 25, 2016
KABUL - Indonesia’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Anshory Tadjudin on Wednesday said his country was ready to play a positive role in advancing the Afghan peace and reconciliation...
CEO Calls for Holding Wolesi Jirga, District Council Elections
August 24, 2016
KABUL - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Abdullah on Tuesday insisted on the conduct of Wolesi Jirga and district council elections, saying approval of the draft election...
Cabinet Oks Draft Election Law, Proposing Amendments
August 24, 2016
KABUL - The cabinet has approved in principle a draft election law, underlining the imperative of a single-seat system at polling stations for the upcoming Wolesi Jirga polls...
Govt. Yet to Tackle Caretaker Issue As Brussels Summit Looms
August 24, 2016
BRUSSELS - As the Brussels Summit on Afghanistan looms, the Afghan government has to meet a number of commitments made to the international community ahead of the crucial...
Majority of Afghans want the Govt System Changed: Poll
August 24, 2016
KABUL - More than half of (51 percent) of respondents in a new opinion poll believe the country’s system should be changed from presidential to a combination of chancellery...
Kabul-Delhi Enjoy Friendly Relations Historically: Modi
August 23, 2016
KABUL - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated his country’s commitment to Afghanistan’s rehabilitation, reconstruction, peace and stability...
OIC to Host Conference on Afghan Reconciliation
August 23, 2016
KABUL - A three-day international conference of religious scholars will be organised in the holy cities of Makkah and Madina on promoting peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan...