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Aziz Underlines Smooth Afghan Transition
August 31, 2013
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Friday reiterated its desire for smooth transition political and security transition in Afghanistan, saying its policy toward neighbors remained neutral and ...
‘Electoral Alliance’ Formed, Looks to Recruit Big Names
August 29, 2013
KABUL - As the 2014 Presidential elections draws near, a bevy of political parties and coalitions have agreed, after many speculations in the media and several rounds of deliberations ...
WB to Provide Over $74m for AAIP
August 29, 2013
KABUL - The World Bank (WB) would grant $74.7 million to the Afghanistan Agricultural Input Project (AAIP) for maintaining food security in the country, officials said on ...
Pakistan, India, Afghanistan Likely to Become SCO Members: Zaki
August 29, 2013
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Mongolia are expected to become full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) at its next summit, said former Secretary ...
Karzai Calls on Pakistan for “Practical Steps” on Peace Talks
August 28, 2013
KABUL - President Hamid Karzai concluded a two-day visit to Pakistan where he made a last try to bring Islamabad on board for peace talks with the Taliban and ease tensions ahead of ...
Iran Ready to Help Settle Afghan-Pak Problems
August 28, 2013
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Araqchi stressed that any move towards establishment of peace and tranquility in the region will be welcomed by Iran, and voiced Tehran's interest in ..
Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree to Deeper Economic Ties
August 27, 2013
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Monday sought an "early and full implementation" of the Transit Trade Agreement with Afghanistan and vowed to reinforce energy and communication links with its ...
India has A Critical Role to Play in Afghanistan: US Lawmaker
August 27, 2013
NEW DELHI - India has a "critical role" to play in lending stability to Afghanistan and its involvement in the war-ravaged country could redefine its geo-political relations ...
No Terror Attack can Deter India from Helping Afghanistan: Sujatha
August 26, 2013
NEW DELHI – Indian Foreign secretary Sujatha Singh on Sunday returned from a visit to Afghanistan where she travelled to India's Consulate General in Jalalabad that was recently targeted in a ...
NATO-Afghan Post-2014 Discussions Focused on Troop Immunity and Aid
August 26, 2013
KABUL - Christopher Chambers, the NATO Senior Civilian Representative spokesman, said on Sunday that the issues of immunity for foreign troops and aid disbursement would be the central to discussions about NATO's continued ...
Italy Vows Long Term Presence in Afghanistan Beyond 2014
August 26, 2013
KABUL - The Italian troops will remain for a long term in Afghanistan beyond 2014, after majority of the NATO combat troops leave the country, the Italian Prime Minister ...
No Rush to Sign Security Pact with US: Karzai
August 25, 2013
KABUL - As NATO-led forces prepare to exit from the Afghan theater by the end of 2014, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai is ruffling Washington’s feathers, saying he has no hurry to finalize ...
ANSF to Ensure Poll Security: Gen. Azimi
August 25, 2013
KABUL - The Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Saturday announced Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) would take tight security measures for the 2014 presidential and provincial council ...
Taliban Powerless but Peace Bid to Go on
August 24, 2013
KABUL - The Taliban movement is powerless but the Afghan government would press ahead with reconciliation efforts, President Hamid Karzai said on ...
India Ready to Train, Equip Afghan Forces: Khalili
August 24, 2013
KABUL - India is willing to equip and train Afghan security forces, 2nd Vice-President Karim Khalili said on Friday on his return from a three-day visit to ...
Grand Coalition Party to be announced By Saturday: Masoud
August 22, 2013
KABUL - Ahmad Zia Masoud, the leader of the National Front Party (NFP), said on Wednesday that a grand coalition for the 2014 Presidential election in April, consisting of political parties ...
Sovereign, Independent Afghanistan is in India’s Strategic Interest: Mukherjee
August 22, 2013
NEW DELHI - The Indian President, Pranab Mukherjee, on Wednesday said that a sovereign and independent Afghanistan was in India's strategic ...
Unemployment, Domestic Violence Fueling Emigration: MoLSAMD
August 21, 2013
KABUL - The Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled (MoLSAMD) said on Tuesday that a lack of employment opportunities and increasing rates of domestic violence are both ...
Khalili Visits India to Talk Economic, Defense Aid
August 21, 2013
KABUL - Mohammad Karim Khalili, the Second Vice-President of Afghanistan, visited in New Delhi on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Khalili's three-day visit is expected to advance recently announced plans for ...
Afghan Politicians in Munich Issue Resolutions
August 20, 2013
KABUL - Afghan politicians gathered in Munich, Germany, to discuss the future of the Afghan political system came to a series of resolutions that involve a change in the structure of government ...
Afghanistan Celebrates 94th Independence Day
August 20, 2013
KABUL - Afghanistan is celebrating its 94th Independence Day today (Monday), with a series of event marking the day being held in the central capital Kabul and other major ...
Afghan, Foreign Officials Meet to Review National Security
August 18, 2013
KABUL - Bismillah Mohammadi, the Minister of Defense; Mujtaba Patang, the acting Interior Minister; and General Joseph Dunford, the Commander of the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan gathered ...
Afghan Political Parties Gather in Munich
August 18, 2013
KABUL - A number of Afghan politicians gathered in Munich, Germany, on Saturday to discuss the future of the Afghan political ...
HPC to Hold Global Conference on Peace Process
August 17, 2013
KABUL - Mawlawi Shafiullah, a member of the High Peace Council (HPC), said on Thursday that the HPC is planning to hold an international conference in Kabul to discuss the Afghan peace ...
Selection Process for ECC Membership to Start Monday
August 17, 2013
KABUL - Fazel Hadi Muslimyar, the Senate Chairman and member of the selection committee for the Electoral Complaints Commission (EEC) announced that on Monday the committee would begin the selection ...
Karzai Backs No Particular Presidential Candidate: ARG
August 17, 2013
KABUL - President Hamid Karzai is not backing any particular candidate for the April 5 presidential election, his spokesman said on Thursday, rejecting some media reports in this regard as ...
'Afghan Forces Able to Secure 95pc Polling Centers’
August 15, 2013
KABUL - NATO generals based in Afghanistan say the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have the ability to independently keep security for the April 5 presidential and provincial council ...
First Round of Voter Registration Sees Challenges and Violations: FEFA
August 15, 2013
KABUL - The Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan (FEFA) released a report on Wednesday that detailed challenges and instances of violations observed in the first round of voter ...
Karzai Seeks Support for Abdurrab Sayyaf for Presidency
August 15, 2013
The National Coalition of Afghanistan (NCA) revealed on Wednesday that a meeting was held at the Presidential Palace last week, under the chairmanship of President Hamid Karzai, in which ...
Coalition of Political Parties to Nominate One Candidate for President
August 13, 2013
KABUL - In an exclusive interview with TOLOnews, Ahmad Zia Massoud, Chairman of the Afghanistan National Front (ANF), announced that a number of political parties have agreed to form a ...
Govt offers Taliban new office in Turkey or Saudi
August 12, 2013
KABUL - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday said “the Afghan government is ready to open an office for the Taliban in Saudi Arabia or Turkey if they want ...
BSA Agreement Critical for Afghanistan: Gen. Dunford
August 12, 2013
General Joseph Dunford, commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and U.S. Forces in Afghanistan, spoke out again on Sunday to emphasize the importance of signing the Bilateral ...
US, Russia to Work Together for Afghan Peace
August 11, 2013
WASHINGTON - The United States and Russia on Friday agreed to work together for bringing about peace and stability to Afghanistan, believing it was in their ...
Afghan Govt. in Secret Talks with Taliban: CBS
August 07, 2013
WASHINGTON - The Taliban have held secret talks with representatives of President Hamid Karzai to try to jumpstart a peace process that stumbled and stalled at the starting gate, according to Afghan ...
Amarkhel Reappointed as IEC Secretary
August 07, 2013
KABUL - President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday reappointed Ziaul Haq Amarkhel as Independent Election Commission (IEC) ...