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USAID Supported “Made in Afghanistan” Exhbition Launches in India
July 20, 2016
KABUL - As many as 40 Afghan companies would showcase their products at a “Made in Afghanistan” event in New Delhi, India supported by USAID. The event would raise...
Kabul Municipality to Computerise Licence Issuance Process
July 20, 2016
KABUL - The Kabul municipality’slicence issuance process is being computerised with the financial support of the United States and Democracy International (DI) to increase...
Critics Blast Govt’s Security Plans
July 20, 2016
KABUL - A number of analysts said Tuesday that government has made several promises over the past six months to eliminate insurgents and clear areas under their control, but the...
Hundreds of Passengers Stranded as Taliban Close Paktia Highway
July 20, 2016
GARDIZ - Taliban have closed the Gardez-Patan highway connecting six districts of southern Paktia province, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded, residents said on Tuesday...
110 ‘Corrupt’ Municipal Staff Barred from Leaving Country
July 19, 2016
KABUL - Nearly 110 employees of the Kabul Municipality have been barred from leaving the country pending corruption charges, the Attorney General Office (AGO) said Monday. AGO spokesman...
Unity Govt. Remains Committed to Electoral Reform: Abdullah
July 19, 2016
KABUL - The national unity government remains committed to electoral reforms and eliminating the scourge of corruption, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Abdullah said on Monday...
Lawmakers Urge Govt. to Pay Attention to Child Labor
July 19, 2016
KABUL - Wolesi Jirga or lower house of the parliament, on Monday called labor children’s situation a matter of concern, asking the government to pay attention to children’s ...
Afghan Team in Islamabad to Attend Meeting on Refugees
July 19, 2016
KABUL CITY - An Afghan delegation has arrived in Islamabad to take part in a trilateral meeting on the issue of Afghan refugees living in Pakistan, an official said on Monday. Hafizullah Miakhel...
Wolesi Jirga Finally Names Joint Team Members
July 19, 2016
KABUL -The Wolesi Jirga on Monday named its members for joint parliamentary commission to be tasked with deciding the fate of the president’s legislative decree on electoral...
Taliban Issues Statement for the Central Asian Countries
July 19, 2016
KABUL - The Taliban group in Afghanistan has issued a statement for the Central Asian countries amid concerns that the ongoing violence in Afghanistan could destabilize the Central...
Abdullah Stresses Closer Afghan-US Military Cooperation
July 18, 2016
KABUL - Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdullah Abdullah on Sunday underlined the need for closer cooperation between the armed forces of Afghanistan and the United States.During a meeting...
Surge in Child Marriages Concerns AIHRC
July 18, 2016
KABUL – Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) has again expressed major concern over the rise in child marriages in the country. The commission on Sunday strongly...
Drug Trade Threatens Afghanistan: Danish
July 18, 2016
KABUL - The biggest source of funding for their war effort is derived from drug-smuggling by the insurgents, says President Ashraf Ghani's second VP Mohammad, Sarwar Danish...
Drug Trade Threatens Afghanistan: Danish
July 18, 2016
KABUL - The biggest source of funding for their war effort is derived from drug-smuggling by the insurgents, says President Ashraf Ghani's second VP Mohammad, Sarwar Danish...
Pakistan PM Hails Airstrike Against APS Attack Mastermind
July 18, 2016
KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani has informed Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of the killing five hardcore terrorists, including Omer Khurasani, the mastermind of the Army...
Terror Attacks Down, Casualties up in First Six Months of 2016: Report’
July 18, 2016
KABUL - Security incidents and terror attacks have been reduced by 12 percent during the first six months of 2016, according to TOLOnews' bi-annual security report for January...
161 Dead in Military Coup Attempt: Turkey
July 17, 2016
ANKARA - Turkey's prime minister said on Saturday that at least 161 people were killed and 1,440 wounded in the coup attempt that swept the country on Friday night but was foiled...
Govt. Fully Committed to Electoral Reform, Elections: Ghani
July 17, 2016
KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani has said the national unity government is fully committed to electoral reform and to holding free and fair parliamentary and district elections...
WJ Fails Again to Name Joint Team’s Members
July 17, 2016
KABUL - The Wolesi Jirga or lower house of parliament on Saturday failed for a third time to introduce members for a joint parliamentary commission to be tasked with deciding the...
Peace can’t be Advanced Thru Leaked Documents: US
July 17, 2016
WASHINGTON - The United States on Friday declined commenting on the authenticity of leaked documents establishing linking Pakistan with terrorist groups, saying the cause of peace...
Civilian Casualty Toll Increased By 17% in 1394: AIHRC
July 17, 2016
KABUL - A new report published by Afghanistan's Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) shows that civilian casualties in Afghanistan increased by 17 percent in 1394...
4 Kidnappers Sentenced to 15 Years in Jail
July 17, 2016
AZAR-I-SHARIF - The urban court in northern Balkh province on Saturday sentenced four persons to 15 years in jail each over kidnapping a child. The court handed down the sentences...
Ghani Vows to Ensure Every Security Troop ‘Exists’
July 16, 2016
KABUL - Afghanistan will use biometrics to verify the existence of every member of the Afghan National Defense and Security Force (ANDSF), vowed President Ghani. The Afghan leader’s...
Lawmakers Persuing Personal Agendas: Akifi
July 16, 2016
KABUL - Shah Sultan Akifi, chairman of the Electoral Reform Commission (ERC) Thursday blasted the Afghan lawmakers for pursuing personal agendas in the election reform process...
With Inclusive Agenda, President Ghani Arrives in Jalalabad
July 16, 2016
JALALABAD - At the head of a delegation, President Ashraf Ghani on Friday arrived in the capital of eastern Nangarhar province to evaluate the situation in the eastern zone...
Delayed Anti-Corruption Center Frustrates Oversight Office
July 16, 2016
KABUL - Sayed Ghulam Hussain Fakhri, chairman of High Office of Oversight and Anti-Corruption said Thursday that the government seems to be reluctant to start the work of...
France Attack Unforgiveable: Ghani
July 16, 2016
KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani on Friday joined world’s leaders in condemning a truck attack on crowds of people celebrating France public holiday in Nice city, in...
Baghlan Police Incapable to Fight Against Taliban: Police Chief
July 16, 2016
KABUL - The police chief for northern Baghlan province on Thursday said they could not effectively fight against Taliban militants for lacking needed equipment. Col. Noor Habib Gulbahari...
Pak-Afghan Bordering Regions Still Safe Haven for Terror Groups: US
July 14, 2016
WASHINGTON - The bordering regions between Afghanistan and Pakistan are still safe havens for many terrorist groups, the US Department of State said Monday. State Department...
Wolesi Jirga Fails to Name Joint Team’s Members
July 14, 2016
KABUL - The Wolesi Jirga or lower house of parliament on Wednesday failed to introduce members for a joint parliamentary commission to be tasked with deciding the fate of the...
NUG Leaders Yet to Deliver on Promises of the Political Agreement
July 14, 2016
KABUL - The leaders of National Unity Government (NUG) have not yet addressed key elements of the political agreement signed between President Ashraf Ghani and his CEO Abdullah...
Governor Claims 400 Ghost Soldiers Found on Helmand Payroll
July 14, 2016
LASHKARGAH - Hayatullah Hayat, the governor of Helmand province, has claimed to have discovered more than 'ghost soldiers' within the ranks of the Afghan National Police...
800 Flour Mills Closed As Afghanistan Stops Wheat Import from Pakistan
July 14, 2016
KABUL - Around 800 flour mills have reportedly shut down in Pakistan as Afghanistan has stopped import of wheat from the country. According to local media reports, citing the...
Ghani Expects Pakistan Act Against Groups Pursuing Violence in Afghanistan
July 13, 2016
KABUL - President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has said the Afghan government leadership expects Pakistan act against the militant groups using its soil to pursue violence in Afghanistan...
Decrees on Election Reforms: 7 Senators Named for Parliamentary Team
July 13, 2016
KABUL - The Meshrano Jirga on Tuesday introduced seven of its members for a joint parliamentary delegation tasked with deciding the fate of the presidents’ legislative decrees on...