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Atmar Wants Belarus to Train, Equip Afghan Security Forces
May 29, 2016
KABUL - National Security Advisor Mohammad Hanif Atmar has asked Belarus to help train and equip Afghan security forces, the National Security Council (NSC) said on Saturday...
We will Destroy Terrorists, Ghani Warns Neighbors
May 28, 2016
KABUL - Addressing members of local media outlets in Kabul, President Ashraf Ghani laid out his plan to destroy militants who infiltrate his country from neighboring nations, vowing...
Taliban Unlikely to Enter Talks with Ghani Govt. Soon: Obama
May 28, 2016
KABUL - US President Barack Obama said on Thursday the Taliban under their new supreme leader might not join peace negotiations with the Ashraf Ghani government in the near...
Wolesi Jirga Team Permits 25 Trucks without Paying Tax
May 28, 2016
ARAH - Customs director for western Farah province on Thursday alleged a visiting Wolesi Jirga delegation had allowed 25 cargo trucks to cross into Afghanistan from Iran without...
Pentagon Does not Rule out Hitting New Taliban Leader
May 28, 2016
WASHINGTON - Not ruling out the possibility of targeting the new Taliban leader if needed, the Pentagon Thursday hoped that the new leadership would pursue a path of peaceful resolution...
Gen. Brown Says He Has Enough Air Power to Step up Afghan Strikes
May 28, 2016
KABUL - The top commander of U.S. air operations in the Middle East said that if the U.S were to step up its air attacks over Afghanistan, he has the planes in place to do it...
Afghan Air Force Participate in 50 to 180 Missions a Day: MoD
May 28, 2016
KABUL - The Afghan Air Force (AAF) participate in 50 to 180 missions a day to support the Afghan National Security and Defense (ANSDF) forces. A spokesman for the Ministry...
Tehran, Kabul Stress Strengthening Anti-Terrorism Security Cooperation
May 26, 2016
TEHRAN - Senior Iranian and Afghan officials in a meeting in Russia on Wednesday underlined the necessity for bolstering mutual security cooperation to fight against terrorism...
Taliban’s Omari Offensive Has Failed: Gen. Shahim
May 26, 2016
TIRINKOT - Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qadam Shah Shahim on Wednesday said the Taliban’s Omari offensive had failed and their leader was killed where he ascended to the group...
11 District Chiefs Operate from Ghazni City
May 26, 2016
GHAZNI CITY - Administrative chiefs of 11 districts of southern Ghazni province perform their official works from the provincial capital due to security problems, a public...
Taliban Attack on Judicial Authorities in Afghanistan Widely Condemned
May 26, 2016
KABUL - The Deadly Suicide Attack against a Bus of Judges outside Kabul City on Wednesday which left at least 10 persons dead, has been strongly condemned. United Nations Assistance...
Pakistan Not Informed Ahead of Airstrike Against Mansour: US
May 26, 2016
WASHINGTON - In tacit acknowledgement of a trust deficit with Pakistan in the war on terrorism, the US on Tuesday said “operational security” prevented it...
18 Bamyan Education Officials Jailed, Fined
May 26, 2016
BAMYAN CITY - The urban court of central Bamyan province on Wednesday sentenced 18 education officials from three to six years in jail and fined them over embezzling pensioners...
No Specific Timeframe for the Conclusion of Peace Deal with HIA: ARG
May 25, 2016
KABUL - The Presidential Palace announced Tuesday that there is no specific timeframe for the conclusion of peace deal with Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar...
Ghani Issues New Decree as TUTAP Review Commission Submit Findings
May 25, 2016
KABUL - President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani issued a new decree following the conclusion of a review commission to study the route for the 500kV transmission line.The presidential...
Abdullah Reaffirms Commitment to Peace Process, Reform
May 25, 2016
KABUL - Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdullah, reaffirming Kabul’s commitment to talks with its armed opponents, has said peace will elude Afghanistan if the region does...
Chabahar Deal Realized Dream of Afghans after 150 Years: Official
May 25, 2016
KABUL - Afghanistan dream of having access to the international waters has been realized after the signing of the tripartite agreement between Iran, India and Afghanistan...
Operation in Syria will Never Become ‘New Afghanistan': Russia
May 25, 2016
GROZNY - Russia’s operation in Syria is a "pin-point military plan" and it will never grow into a "new Afghanistan," Deputy Russian Security Council ...
Modi to Inaugurate Salma Dam
May 25, 2016
KABUL - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate Salma Dam, a massive dam built and funded by India in Herat province. Located in the Chesth-e-Sharif...
Iran, India, Afghanistan Ink Chabahar Agreement
May 24, 2016
TEHRAN - Tehran, New Delhi and Kabul signed an epoch-making agreement in Tehran on Monday to establish a transit and transportation corridor. The agreement known as...
Abdullah Calls for Robust Global Cooperation to Curb Violence
May 24, 2016
ANKARA - Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, who addressed the World Humanitarian Summit in Turkey on Monday, called for wider international cooperation to address the crisis...
Mansour’s Death a Milestone for Afghan Peace: Obama
May 24, 2016
WASHINGTON - U.S President Barack Obama said the death of Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Akhtar Mansour marks an "important milestone" in the longstanding effort...
Mansoor Hindered Reconciliation Process in Afghanistan: NATO
May 24, 2016
KABUL - The late Taliban leader, Mullah Akhtar Mansour, killed in a remote area in Pakistan during a US bombing raid, obstructed the peace talks between the movement and the...
India to Boost Iran Port Project, Links to Afghanistan
May 24, 2016
TEHRAN - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday pledged up to $500 million to develop the southern Iran port of Chabahar, in a move to give his country trade access to Iran...
Death of Taliban Leader Eliminates ‘Roadblock’ to Peace in Afghanistan: Carter
May 24, 2016
WASHINGTON - According to US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, the death of Taliban commander Mullah Akhtar Mansour removed an obstacle in efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan...
Deadly Drone Strike Sends ‘Clear Message’: Kerry
May 23, 2016
WASHINGTON - U.S Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday the targeting of Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour in a drone strike sends a clear message over the United States'...
Govt. Close to Peace Deal with Hekmatyar: Abdullah
May 23, 2016
KABUL - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah on Sunday said the government was close to concluding a peace deal with the Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA), led by Gulbuddin...
Kabul Investigating Mansour’s Death
May 23, 2016
KABUL - The Afghan government on Sunday confirmed a US drone strike had targeted Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour, but could not confirm his death, saying his death...
Corruption is Big Challenge in Afghanistan: Norwegian FM
May 23, 2016
KABUL - Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, termed corruption as a big challenge in Afghanistan. He said that Norway is going to double its humanitarian...
Mansour’s Death Would be a Serious Blow to Taliban: CEO
May 23, 2016
KABUL - Afghan CEO Abdullah Abdullah said early Sunday that if Mullah Akhtar Mansour's death is confirmed major changes within the ranks of the Taliban can be expected...
Personal Interests Surround Electoral Reform: TEFA
May 23, 2016
KABUL - The Transparent Election Foundation of Afghanistan (TEFA) on Sunday said personal interests of politicians had besieged the electoral reform process, accusing the government...
No Compromise on Constitution, Women’s Rights: Ghani
May 22, 2016
KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday stressed women’s increased role in the society and protection of their achievements made over the past more than one decade.
Lawmakers Urge Early Approval of President Decree
May 22, 2016
KABUL - A number of lawmakers on Saturday expressed concern over the unknown fate of a presidential legislative decree on the composition, duties responsibilities and powers of...
Afghan, Croatian Leaders Discuss Insurgency, Bilateral Ties
May 22, 2016
KABUL - Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović and Afghanistan's Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah held talks Saturday in Kabul over key issues of common concern...
Norway Pledges $24mn for Humanitarian Aid
May 22, 2016
KABUL - The Norwegian government has pledged to double humanitarian aid to Afghanistan to help meet the nation’s urgent needs. Foreign Minister Borge Brende announced...