Khalilzad To Facilitate Peace Process Between Govt, Taliban

High Absenteeism Rate Of MPs In Parliament Questioned

Troops Under Siege In Uruzgan Need Urgent Help: MPs

Uruzgan MPs and senators said dozens of security force members have been trapped in a base for two months and now have no food…

High Absenteeism Rate Of MPs In Parliament Questioned

Some angry MPs have said dozens of fellow lawmakers have their own businesses which prevent them from attending house sessions.

Lanzer Warns Of Serious Shortfall In Funds For Emergency Aid

A senior UN official says the country is facing a terrible drought and that over 5.5 million people are in need of emergency relief.

Pakistan beats Afghanistan by 3 Wickets

ICC Fines Afghan Players Following Asia Cup Match

Afghanistan To Play Pakistan In Asia Cup

IEC Warns Candidates Against Disrupting Elections

Biometrics system to be used during elections day: IEC

The Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan (IEC) says the biometics system would be used during the elections day provided that Read the full article... The post Biometrics system to be used during

Thunder, hailstorms leave 4 dead or wounded in Nangarhar province

At least four people were killed or wounded in thunder and hailstorms in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, the local Read the full article... The post Thunder, hailstorms leave 4 dead or wounded

Children suffer heavy casualties in Faryab IED explosion

Several children were killed or wounded in an explosion triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in northern Faryab province Read the full article... The post Children suffer heavy casualties

Several feared dead, wounded as gunmen attack military parade in Iran

Unknown gunmen attacked a military parade in southwestern Ahwaz city of Iran amid fears the attack has left several people Read the full article... The post Several feared dead, wounded as gunmen attack

Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief meeting review security of some key provinces

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani chaired the meeting of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on Friday morning and reviewed the Read the full article... The post Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief meeting

Afghanistan faces defeat against Pakistan in Asia Cup Super Four match

The Afghanistan National Cricket Team faced defeat against Pakistan in the first Super Four match of Asia Cup tonight. The Read the full article... The post Afghanistan faces defeat against Pakistan in

Pentagon to procure additional M4 rifles for the Afghan armed forces

The U.S. Department of Defense or Pentagon has announced that a new contract has been awarded for the procurement of Read the full article... The post Pentagon to procure additional M4 rifles for the Afghan

Afghanistan faces Pakistan in Super Four of Asia Cup this evening

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Afghanistan thrashes Bangladesh by 136 runs in final group of match of Asia Cup

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Afghanistan’s Exports Rise By 32%

Afghan Ministry of Commerce and Industries have reported a 32% increase in the country’s exports. Addressing a press conference, Acting Minister Ajmal Hamid Abdul Rahimzai said Afghanistan’s economic

NGO Jobs Up By 7% in Afghanistan

Employment in the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have increased by 7%, according to an annual report published by the Afghan Ministry of Economy. Addressing a media conference at the Government

Afghanistan Signs Deals Worth Over $115 Million On Carpets Only At Trade Show In India

Afghanistan about 400 memorandums of understanding (MoU) and five contracts during the 2nd annual India-Afghanistan International Trade and Investment Show in Mumbai.  “About 400 MoUs in the last two

Why is Afghani Currency Falling?

The selling rate of US dollar is lingering between 76 and 77.30 in the past few days in Sarai-Shahzada money exchange market, the largest financial market in Afghanistan. Da Afghanistan The post Why is

Former Afghan Woman Refugee Wins New Hampshire State Legislature Primary

Safiya Wazir, a 27-year-old former Afghan refugee, won the New Hampshire state democratic primary on Tuesday night. She beat out four-term New Hampshire state Representative Dick Patten and is on The post

5 Women Among Graduates from Kabul University of Medical Sciences

Kabul University of Medical Sciences (KUMS) hosted an official graduation ceremony to recognize the first cohort of 25 graduates, including five women, who are receiving a Biomedical Equipment Technology

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Be Extended to Afghanistan

China and Pakistan have decided to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor towards Afghanistan. The decision was made during China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent visit to Islamabad where he

Pakistani Transporters Protest Against Kabul’s Tax Hike

Pakistani transporters are continuing their protest against the high taxes imposed by the Afghan government on transportation of goods. The protestors are gathering in Hayatabad, a modern suburb on the The

India – Afghanistan Trade Show To Kick Off In Mumbai  

USAID is supporting the second annual “Passage to Prosperity (P2P): India – Afghanistan International Trade and Investment Show” which will kick-off in Mumbai, India on September 12, 2018. 

IEC initiated the shortlisting process of applicants for Chief Electoral Officer- CEO

IEC management initiated the shortlisting process of (29) applicants for vacant position of Chief Electoral Officer- CEO on 12th March 2018 at IEC HQ office with presence of observer and international

28 Political Parties Announced their Support from Electoral Process

IEC management met 28 political parties’ director and representatives at IEC HQ office on 13th March 2018. Representative of political parties committed for cooperation and added that we 28 official

Designing, printing and delivery of VR materials

Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan intent to contact a free and fair election in all over the country. As you are aware that IEC has all the technical preparation for contacting upcoming election

Joint meeting of IEC management, security institutions and election stakeholders

Joint meeting of IEC, security institutions and election stakeholders contacted on 25th March 2018 at IEC HQ office. Dr. Abdul Badi Sayat Chairman of IEC welcomed the guests and showed their concerns regarding

All VR Necessary Training Materials have been Prepared

All VR process training material have been stocked in IEC HQ office ware house and based on pre made plan and needs of each provinces the materials have been packed and might start delivery from IEC HQ

Arranged Security Meeting for Voter Registration Process

Joint meeting of IEC, security institutions and election stakeholders conducted on 1st April 2018 at IEC HQ office. The aim of meeting was the adaption of protocol on the recruitment of female searcher

Press Release of the IEC Change of Election date

In accord with the electoral law of Afghanistan the Independent Election Commission is committed to conducting the Wolesi Jirga and District Council elections within 1397 (read 2018-19) and to providing

Commencement of Voter Registration first phase at the provincial capitals

Dr. Abdul Badi Sayat IEC Chairman announced the commencement of VR process in a press conference at IEC HQ office on 14 April 2018. Dr. Sayat added: In accord with the electoral law of Afghanistan the

Bus-truck crash kills 15 in western Afghanistan

Another 30 were wounded in the early morning crash in Bakwa district of Farah province.

Business freezes for Kabul ice-cream carts after unrest

A recent surge in violence ahead of the upcoming elections has cause profits to plummet for ice-cream vendors.

As Ashura nears, Shia neighbourhood on alert after ISIL attacks

Residents call to self-arm after ISIL assault on wrestling gym in Dasht-e Barchi, the latest in a string of attacks.

Taliban attacks kill 27 members of Afghan security forces

The Taliban have seized several districts in recent years and carry out frequent attacks targeting Afghan forces.

Pakistan PM pledges citizenship to refugees

PM Khan said government will issue passports and ID cards to those born on Pakistani soil.

Afghanistan: 29 security forces killed in multiple attacks

At least 38 Afghan security personnel and civilians were killed in night-time attacks across the country.

Afghanistan: Millions risk running out of water in severe drought

The UN says a quarter of a million Afghans have abandoned their homes so far this year in search of water.

Afghanistan war causing record civilian casualties

About 1,700 civilians killed in the first six months of this year, the highest figure since the UN started recording.

Afghanistan: Suicide bomber kills 32 in attack on protesters

Blast targets hundreds of demonstrators in eastern Nangarhar province as a series of bombings hits schools.

Elite Afghan forces serve as the first line of defense in America's longest war

Four elite teams are spread throughout the entire country, and a squad of about 50 is about all there is to take care of Kabul

As Mattis visits, an Afghan survivor is haunted by a relentless war

CBS News visits the site of a devastating terror attack, with a young woman who survived it, as U.S. defense chief pays a surprise visit

Mattis pays surprise visit to Afghanistan after series of attacks

Expected to meet with Afghan, U.S., NATO military commanders, Afghan leaders as U.S. appears to push for negotiated end to long war

Student shot in 2016 attack in Afghanistan fears for her life more than ever

Relentless violence in Afghanistan has surged in recent days, with four attacks in 24 hours leaving at least 40 dead

As Mattis touts "reconciliation," war claims more U.S., Afghan lives

Day after double ISIS bombing kills 21 civilians, violence persists in America's longest war

Deadly attack a reminder of constant threats in America's longest war

Wednesday's attack on a sports club was the fifth major attack in the last four weeks, killing dozens of people

Deadly suicide blast tears through Afghan sports hall

No immediate claim of responsibility but ISIS has previously attacked the largely Shiite Muslim neighborhood in Kabul

Pompeo has tough task to "reset" ties in Pakistan

Chief diplomat arrives right after U.S. cancels $300M in funding and taps contentious figure in region as key U.S. adviser

Founder of brutal Afghan militant group dies, Taliban says

Jalaluddin Haqqani started the Haqqani network, which carried out many major attacks since U.S. invasion; his son now runs the group

The Death Toll for Afghan Forces Is Secret. Here’s Why.

The Taliban is killing Afghan soldiers and police officers in record numbers. Last week, 400 were killed, officials say.

Why Tariff and Trade Disputes Are More than a Money Problem

The Trump administration’s approach could unravel a world order that relies on the benefit of trade — and the pain of sanctions — to maintain peace.

U.S. Retreats on Publicizing Body Count of Militants Killed in Afghanistan

The American military in Kabul was publicizing the number of killed enemy fighters. The propaganda tactic with echoes of the Vietnam War was stopped on Thursday.

‘A Wrestler Never Dies,’ Afghans Say. After Bombing, Their Stories Live.

The Islamic State killed as many as 30 Afghan wrestlers in a suicide bombing at their gym. The survivors blame the government, too. Now they are rebuilding.

The Hotel in Afghanistan That Refuses to Close Its Doors

The Bost Hotel, a relic of America’s mid-20th-century presence in Helmand Province, has survived despite being at the center of decades of war.

Justice in John Bolton’s Crosshairs

America’s national security adviser targets the International Criminal Court.

Why the I.C.C. Should Rejoice When America Attacks It

John Bolton’s latest onslaught may be the boost the ailing tribunal needs.

Protesters Shut Afghan Election Offices as Political Crisis Brews

After five elections, Afghanistan still lacks a basic consensus over how to hold elections, with the latest logjam threatening the country’s stability.

U.S. Aid Program Vowed to Help 75,000 Afghan Women. Watchdog Says It’s a Flop.

An American program billed as the world’s biggest ever designed purely for female empowerment has accomplished little, a United States government study says.

Taliban kill scores in attacks on security forces across north Afghanistan: officials

Taliban fighters killed nearly 60 members of Afghanistan's beleaguered security forces in a spate of attacks across the country's north, officials said Monday, as diplomatic efforts to end the 17-year

U.S. threatens to arrest ICC judges who probe Americans for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan

The United States threatened Monday to arrest and sanction judges and other officials of the International Criminal Court if it moves to charge any American who served in Afghanistan with war crimes. White

At least seven killed in suicide attack on Kabul commemorations

A suicide bomber on a motorbike blew himself up near a convoy of gunmen commemorating the death anniversary of a famed resistance leader in Kabul on Sunday, killing at least seven people, officials said. There

At least 20 killed, including two journalists, in twin blasts at Kabul wrestling club

At least 20 people have been killed including two Afghan journalists after twin blasts at a Kabul wrestling club on Wednesday that left another 70 wounded, officials said, in the latest assault on the

Al-Qaida trying to regain primacy as Islamic State loses ground: NATO official

Al-Qaida is trying to regain its primacy over international militancy as Islamic State loses ground, a senior NATO official said on Tuesday, seeing a potentially increased risk to the West from the groups'

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network leader

The founder of the Haqqani network, one of Afghanistan's most effective and feared militant groups, has died after a long illness, their affiliates the Afghan Taliban announced Tuesday. Jalaluddin Haqqani,

U.S. service member killed, another wounded in apparent insider attack in Afghanistan

A U.S. service member has been killed and another wounded in an apparent insider attack in eastern Afghanistan, according to a statement Monday from the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. Resolute Support

Dutch police grill suspect in stabbings of two Americans in alleged terrorist attack at station

The U.S. State Department offered help Sunday to investigators in the Netherlands who are treating the stabbings of two American tourists at Amsterdam's main railway station as a possible extremist attack. State

Afghan with 'terrorist motive' stabs two Americans in Amsterdam station

A 19-year-old Afghan citizen had a "terrorist motive" for allegedly stabbing two Americans at the main train station in Amsterdam, city authorities in the Dutch capital said Saturday. Amsterdam

Shahid Afridi hails Pakistan on their hard-fought win over Afghanistan in Asia Cup

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Afghanistan to cause a major upset in the Asia Cup final, predicts Kevin Pietersen

Afghanistan are playing just their second Asia Cup after 2014 when they finished fifth among six teams. The post Afghanistan to cause a major upset in the Asia Cup final, predicts Kevin Pietersen appeared

Afghanistan have the strongest bowling attack in the tournament: Shan Masood

Pakistan take on Afghanistan in the Super Four on Friday. The post Afghanistan have the strongest bowling attack in the tournament: Shan Masood appeared first on CricTracker.

Asia Cup 2018: Super-4s, Match 4, Bangladesh vs Afghanistan – Trend Analysis

Both these teams prefer to bat first every time they win the toss and the conditions in Abu Dhabi do suit them. The post Asia Cup 2018: Super-4s, Match 4, Bangladesh vs Afghanistan – Trend Analysis appeared

Rashid Khan calls Sachin Tendulkar ‘greatest batsman’ after latter wishes him on b’day

Rashid made his 20th birthday a memorable one by producing a match-winning performance for Afghanistan against Bangladesh. The post Rashid Khan calls Sachin Tendulkar ‘greatest batsman’ after latter

Virat Kohli all set to make Bollywood debut?

Kohli tweeted a poster for his new film. The post Virat Kohli all set to make Bollywood debut? appeared first on CricTracker.

Asia Cup 2018: Super Four, Match 2, Pakistan vs Afghanistan – Statistical Highlights

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Twitter Reactions: Birthday boy Rashid Khan’s magnificent half century takes Afghanistan to a par total

Rashid scored his third fifty to lead the charge for his team. The post Twitter Reactions: Birthday boy Rashid Khan’s magnificent half century takes Afghanistan to a par total appeared first on CricTracker.

Herschelle Gibbs appointed the head coach of APL team Balkh Legends

Gibbs has now been roped in as the head coach of the Balkh Legends for the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League. The post Herschelle Gibbs appointed the head coach of APL team Balkh Legends appeared first

Civil society groups warned against violating law

By Khawaja Basir fitri on 22 September 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Justice on Saturday warned civil society... read more

Azhad appointed new Herat education director

By Storai Karimi on 22 September 2018 HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Rohullah Azhad has been appointed as new education director for western Herat province amid an ongoing... read more

Diesel price up, gold down in Kabul

By on 22 September 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): The price of diesel has increased while that of gold dipped during the outgoing week in the capital Kabul, market... read more

MPs seek explanation over 35 candidates’ removal

By Khwaja Baser Ahmad on 22 September 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): The Wolesi Jirga... read more

Workshop underlines women’s role in elections

By Zaghona Salehi on 22 September 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): Participants of a two-day workshop in capital Kabul on Saturday termed media’s role in promoting awareness about... read more

79 people held with 986kg of drugs in a week

By Ahmad Shah Erfanyar on 22 September 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): Neray 80 people, including a Pakistani national, have been detained during the past one week for attempting to... read more

Nangarhar protestors demand biometrics-based polls

By Yousuf Zarifi on 22 September 2018 JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Hundreds of supporters of the Grand National Alliance (GNA) on Saturday staged a protest demonstration in the capital of eastern Nangarhar

Measures to control drought in 6 months: Ghani

By Pajhwok on 22 September 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday emphasized on a national dialogue over water management in... read more

‘Assets registration of over 14,000 officials completed’

By Nizamuddin Hameedi on 22 September 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): Over the course of six months, since its beginning, the Asset Registration and Verification Office (ARVO) has... read more

'Snapchat queen' from London who had boyfriend killed is jailed

Fatima Khan, 20, lured Khalid Safi to a Costa Coffee shop in North Acton, West London, where she vied for time to allow Raza Khan, 19, to arrive in a minicab and confront him.

Paris stabbing suspect is a homeless crack addict illegal migrant

Paris stabbing suspect Shafiullah Mir Zaman Noorzada, 31, was born in Afghanistan before coming to France illegally within the last year and becoming addicted to crack, a source said.

Afghan hero makes plea to save his daughter from rare cancer

Anupreet ‘Anu’ Amole, from West London, needs to raise more than £100,000 for a vital operation which could save his daughter, Daya, from cancer.

Paris knifeman is arrested after injuring seven people in rampage

Seven people are in hospital, four of them in serious condition, after a knifeman believed to be an Afghan national aged in his 30s went on a rampage through Paris on Sunday night.

Child star of new John Lewis advert lost father in Afghanistan

Charlton Taylor, nine, is a star of this year's John Lewis pre-Christmas advert. But the youngster's father Michael Taylor, of Denbighshire, is not here to see his TV debut.

Campaign to bring hero Afghan interpreter to UK from Athens

Mohammed Nabi Wardak, 30 (pictured) worked as a British Army interpreter between 2008 and 2011 and fled his homeland in 2016 after being threatened by the Taliban.

Afghan migrant says 'insults to Islam' motivated Amsterdam attack

The suspect, identified as Jawed S., 19, is accused of knifing two 38-year-old Americans after he arrived at Amsterdam's Central Station on an international train having travelled from his home in Germany.

Afghan asylum seeker jailed for stabbing girl to death in Germany 

Abdul Mobin D, who claimed to be from Afghanistan, stabbed ex-girlfriend Mia V, 15, outside a chemist in Kandel, Germany, after broke up with him.

Austria rejects 'gay' asylum seeker's claim because he acted 'girlish'

Rights group Amnesty International said earlier this week that it saw a "structural problem" in how Austria assessed asylum claims. An Interior Ministry spokesman rejected this on Thursday.

Shia Muslims mark Ashura with mourning processions and self-flagellation

Shia Muslims observe the 9th and 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Lunar calendar, as special days of mourning over the killing of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, during the battle

Turkey seeks to attract investors through citizenship

Turkish government aims to incentivise investors by reducing the investment threshold for high net worth individuals seeking citizenship.

Attacks on Afghan security forces kill at least 27

The Taliban issued no statements on these attacks and no group immediately claimed responsibility, but authorities are blaming the Taliban.

Is international law capable of dealing with Myanmar?

The international community has often proven incapable of dealing with state led crimes against humanity, and Myanmar could prove another missed milestone.

Afghan refugee wins New Hampshire primary

If Safiya Wazir beats Republican Dennis Soucy in November, she will be the first refugee in the US to hold public office. The 27-year-old's family fled Afghanistan in 2007 as the Taliban consolidated power.

Suicide blast in Afghanistan kills at least 68

A suicide attack on protesters in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday killed at least 68 people, officials said, as an uptick in violence across the country dampens hopes for peace talks and elections.

US threatens to arrest ICC judges who probe war crimes

White House National Security Advisor John Bolton has called the Hague-based rights body “unaccountable” and “outright dangerous” to the United States, Israel and other allies.

Kosovo, billed as a model of western intervention learns a difficult lesson

With the West in disarray, Kosovo is finding out that its territorial integrity is up for grabs.

Taliban attack Afghan security forces in north, killing dozens

In a series of multiple, separate attacks on Afghan security forces in the country's north, a total of 37 Afghan security forces were killed in gun battles.

Malik's fifty guides Pakistan home in last-over finish

Rashid Khan picked up three wickets after a 154-run stand between Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam but Pakistan held their nerves better in a tricky chase

Shahidi, Asghar propel Afghanistan to 257

18-year-old Shaheen Afridi picked two wickets on debut while Mohammad Nawaz picked three

Pakistan, Afghanistan set to renew budding rivalry

Pakistan have won both their ODIs against Afghanistan previously

Asia Cup 2018: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Match 6

Rashid-Naib stand turns tables

Afghanistan finish with 255 after the eighth-wicket pair added 95 runs in 56 balls

Live Blog: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan

Catch all the live updates from the Asia Cup match between Bangladesh (BAN) and Afghanistan (AFG) from the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Afghanistan knock Sri Lanka out of 2018 Asia Cup

The five-time Asia Cup winners succumbed to their seventh successive ODI loss in the UAE

Sri Lanka asked to chase 250 to stay alive in 2018 Asia Cup

A fifer from Thisara Perera helped Sri Lanka limit the run-flow in the last 10 overs where Afghanistan could score only 66 runs

Want to see an Afghanistan batsman in the IPL, rather than bowlers and all-rounders: Phil Simmons

In an honest interaction, the coach speaks about how their maiden Test was an eye-opener, the need to match their batting skills with bowling, impact of County and T20 stints and more

U.S. Not Honest with Afghanistan: MPs

A number of Parliament Members at the Lower House said the United States was not honest in its commitments to end war in Afghanistan. Afghan lawmakers reemphasized to review the Bilateral Security Agreement

Afghan Officials to Meet Taliban Representatives in Moscow

Russia’s Special Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov has said the Afghan officials and Taliban representatives reached an agreement to bargain peace in Moscow with the participation of twelve

24 Killed in Attack on Iranian Military Parade

At least 24 people were killed and 53 others injured in an attack on a military parade in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz on Saturday, Iran’s state news IRNA said. The dead and wounded

ROKH: Talks with Zabehullah Mojadadi, General Secretary of the Jabha-yi Milli- Najat-Afghanistan

NIGARISH: Concerns over the Fraud in the Parliamentary Election

PAS AZ KHABAR: The World Peace Day and the Mystery of the Peace Process in Afghanistan

IEC to Announce Final List of Voters Next Week

The Independent Election Commission (IEC) says over eight million voters have been registered in the commission’s database and that it will announce the final list of voters next week. “We

Politicians Stress on Transparency in Elections At Death Anniversary of Rabbani

Senior government officials, political figures and Jihadi leaders on Friday attended a ceremony held for commemorating the seventh death anniversary of Burhanuddin Rabbani, former head of High Peace Council

Bus-Truck Collision in Farah Leaves at least 15 killed,  30 Wounded

At least 15 people including women and children were killed on Friday morning when a bus hit a truck in western Farah province, local officials said. At least 30 other people were wounded by the incident

Eight Afghan children killed by Taliban bomb in Faryab: police

Eight Afghan children were killed when a bomb exploded in Afghanistan's northern Faryab province on Friday, police said.

Sectarian unity in Afghanistan 'exemplary' despite attacks: Ghani

Sectarian and ethnic unity in Afghanistan remains exemplary despite attacks by the enemies, President Ashraf Ghani said addressing an Ashura ceremony in Kabul on Thursday.

One injured in Ghazni mosque attack during Ashura

One person was injured when an armed attack targeted a mosque in central-eastern Ghazni province on Thursday, where a ceremony was ongoing to celebrate Ashura, an official said.

Afghanistan deports Indian who tried to join IS

Afghanistan has deported an Indian man who tried to join Islamic State militant group, an Indian newspaper reported Thursday.

IEC in talks with companies about biometric verification of voters

Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission said on Wednesday that it is in talks with companies about biometric verification of voters in upcoming parliamentary election.

Afghan official to visit Russia to discuss dates of peace conference

A senior Afghan official will visit Russia on Thursday to discuss the dates of a new round of Moscow peace talks on Afghanistan, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.

Ghani meets Modi during India visit

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani met with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to New Delhi on Wednesday

Afghanistan's exports up 32 pct in first eight months

Afghanistan's exports rose 32 percent in the first month of the year when compared to the same period last year, officials said Tuesday.

Disrupting elections is treason: VP Danish

After the government's opposition closed election offices in several provinces, Afghanistan's Second Vice President Sarwar Danish on Tuesday described the move as a "futile recourse" against

Moscow conference on Afghan peace postponed

AT-KABUL: The Moscow conference on the Afghanistan planned to be held in early September, was postponed, after a telephonic conversation between President Ashraf Ghani and Russian Foreign Minister,... The

China­­—a state of rapid economic growth, religious and cultural freedom

By Hafiz Ahmadi-Rapid economic growth, construction projects, huge modern cities, rich culture, and very friendly, kind and hospitable people, were my first impressions in my first visit to... The post

Japan’s $8m aid to bolster maternal, child healthcare

AT-Kabul: Japan announced Monday an assistance package of $8.1 million in response to urgent calls to improve maternal and child healthcare in Afghanistan. According to a statement issued... The post Japan’s

Killing of IS leader, ‘a step towards stability’: Abdullah

AT-KABUL: The killing of the Islamic State leader in Afghanistan is a step closer towards stability and security improvement, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah said on Sunday during a... The post Killing

Tajik warplanes bomb remote district after clashes with militant drug cartels

AT-KABUL: Warplanes of neighboring Tajikistan bombed on Monday parts of Darqad district of northern Takhar province– in the wake of clashes that had erupted the day before between... The post Tajik warplanes

Mohib meets Uzbek foreign minister, discusses security, economic cooperation

AT-KABUL: The newly appointed national security adviser, Hamdullah Mohib met on Monday with Uzbekistan foreign minister Abdul Aziz Kamilov in his office, discussing bilateral relationships, economic, business

We are more optimistic for peace than ever: Marchers

AT-KABUL: The peace movement says it was more optimistic to a durable peace in the country than the past, arguing that the joining of more people from different... The post We are more optimistic for peace

Ghani rejects resignation of senior security brass

AT-KABUL: President Ghani has rejected resignations of three of its high-ranking security officials, asking them to stay at their posts and work to bolster security. Minister of Defense... The post Ghani

Afghan forces’ crackdown on militants leaves 48 dead

AT-KABUL: Relentless military operations of Afghan security forces to fight off Taliban rebels in troubled southern, northern and central provinces have left at least 48militants dead and 8... The post

Senate Judiciary aide resigns amid sexual harassment allegation: NBC

Senate's Grassley sets Saturday deadline for Kavanaugh accuser: NY Times

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley set a Saturday afternoon deadline for a woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault to decide if and how she will testify,

U.S. Senate's Grassley sets Saturday deadline for Kavanaugh accuser: NY Times

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley set a Saturday afternoon deadline for a woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault to decide if and how she will testify,

Back to the wall, Cruz decries challenger O'Rourke as out-of-touch leftist

U.S. Senate's Grassley sets Kavanaugh's accuser Saturday deadline for testimony terms: NY Times

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley set a 2:30 p.m. EST Saturday deadline for a woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault to negotiate terms of her testimony,

Grassley grants Kavanaugh accuser extension on how to proceed on possible testimony

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chuck Grassley granted a deadline extension to a woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault to decide if and how she will testify, the Republican

U.S. Republicans set Monday vote on Kavanaugh if no deal for hearing

U.S. Senate Republicans threatened to go ahead with a Senate panel vote on President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Monday unless a deal could be reached on Friday on how and when

Trump vows to get rid of 'lingering stench' at Justice Department

Senate candidates Cruz, O'Rourke square off in fractious debate

Facebook Takes Action against Myanmar over Rohingya Violence

Facebook moved against the Myanmar regime on Monday by taking down a number of accounts and pages, as well as an Instagram account, which the internet giant had identified as being “hate speech”.

Moscow, Kabul Agree to Postpone Peace Conference

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani have agreed to postpone a peace conference on Afghanistan that was planned for September. Moscow had been preparing to host peace

Security Forces Inflict Heavy Casualties to Taliban in Ghormach-Qaisar Route

Afghan security forces have inflicted heavy casualties to the Taliban group in the Ghormach-Qaisar route, the Shahin 209th Corps said on Monday. Muhammad Hanif Rezai, spokesman of Shahin 209th Corps declared

2 Air Force Personnel Shot Dead in Kabul Gun Attack

Unidentified gunmen on Monday morning shot dead two personnel of the Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Kabul, an official said. Police spokesman Hashmatullah Stanikzai told Pajhwok the incident took place in Khwaja

Taliban Released Four Bamyani Hostages

The Taliban group has released four inhabitants of Kahmard district of Bamyam province who were taken hostages nearly one month ago, local officials confirmed. The Taliban militants have taken five residents

Herat Police Arrest Man on Charges of Murder

Herat Police arrested a man on charges of murdering a youth late on Sunday night. The spokesman of Herat Police, Abdul Ahad Walizada says the arrested man named Sakhi Dad and is a real inhabitant of Balamurghab

CE Abdullah Rejects Claims of Gov't Cooperation With Daesh

The Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah at the Ministerial Council session on Monday said the National Unity Government (NUG) has no cooperation with the Islamic State (IS)-Daesh group and called the claims

U.S. Dollar's Rise Puts Canada, Australia, New Zealand in Spotlight

Canada, Australia and New Zealand are rich countries, but currency traders are watching them with interest for signs of the sort of malaise that often hits emerging markets when the U.S. dollar is rising.

Tajikistan Air Crafts Bombarded Parts of Darqad District in Takhar

Tajikistan military plans bombarded parts of the Darqad district of Takhar province on early Monday, local officials said. Muhammad Jawad Hejri, the spokesman of Takhar province told Killid reporter that

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Monetary policy

Monetary policy is the process by which the monetary authority of a country, typically the central bank or currency board, controls either the cost of very short-term borrowing or the monetary base,

Macroeconomic model

A macroeconomic model is an analytical tool designed to describe the operation of the economy of a country or a region. These models are usually designed to examine the dynamics of aggregate quantities such

Armed Forces’ Command-in-Chief Meeting Reviews Security Situation of Provinces

Chaired by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, armed forces command-in-chief meeting was held the other day at Gul Khana Palace, BNA reported. In the meeting, the country’s national security forces were

NGOs Spent $884 Million Last Year

Ministry of Economy launched the annual report of NGOs in Government Media and Information Center. Dr. Mustafa Mastoor Minister of Economy, said that the aim of this report was to creating transparency

Afghan Govt., Taliban Urged for Peace Talks

The UN Security General Antonio Guterres on Thursday pushed for a dialogue between the Afghan government and the Taliban, which he said is essential to bring peace in the country. “We know that the way

NSA Mohib Meets U.S. Counterpart

During his visit to the U.S. the country’s National Security Adviser, Dr. Hamdullah Mohib met with his American counterpart, with both sides speaking on key issues related to agenda. According to BNA

CE Meets Norwegian Ambassador to Kabul

Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah met with Norwegian newly-appointed ambassador to Kabul on Wednesday. In the meeting, the country’s Chief Executive by praising Norway for its assistance to the government

US-China trade war could last 20 years, warns Jack Ma

Chinese billionaire and Alibaba founder Jack Ma said on Tuesday that trade frictions between Washington and Beijing could last for two decades and would be “a mess” for all parties involved. “It’s

Violence, death toll in Afghanistan fighting continues to rise

In Kabul, a suicide bomber targeted a training class for university students in a private building in a Shiite neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, killing one person and wounding 12, officials said.

Deadly clashes continue between Afghan forces and the Taliban

Four days of ferocious fighting between Afghan forces and the Taliban over a key provincial capital has claimed the lives of about 100 Afghan policemen and soldiers and at least 20 civilians, the defense

Twin bombings in Afghanistan kill 25, including 9 reporters

Two Islamic State suicide bombers struck in Afghanistan's capital on Monday, killing 25 people, including nine journalists who had rushed to the scene of the first attack, in the deadliest assault on reporters

Blast at election center in Afghan capital, dozens of casualties

Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack on a project of key importance to the credibility of President Ashraf Ghani’s Western-backed government, which has pledged to hold parliamentary elections

New York exhibition highlights migrants’ struggles

An underground school in Afghanistan, a bombed out home in Iraq and an abandoned dining room in Kenya. 

Refugees in Patras a fence and ferry away from a better life in Europe

Every day, dozens of young men in Patras, Greece wait for the right time to escape onto a truck and then a ferry to Italy.

Beijing hosts first trilateral between China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan FMs

A first of its kind trilateral meeting between the foreign ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan is convening in Beijing. The three agreed to establish dialogue during Chinese FM Wang Yi's visit

Russia upgrades military presence in Syria with 49-year deal

With the agreement, Moscow establishes a permanent Syrian presence at its bases in Tartus and Khmeimim.

ISIL claims responsibility for bombing of Shiite center in Kabul

A suicide bomber attacked a Shiite cultural center in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul Thursday. More than 40 people were killed and dozens wounded.

Pakistan Rallies To Defeat Afghanistan In Asia Cup Cricket

Pakistan, led by veteran batsman Shoaib Malik, defeated Afghanistan by three wickets in the Asia Cup cricket Super Four tournament in Abu Dhabi.

At Least 15 People Killed By Bus-Truck Collision In Western Afghanistan

Authorities in western Afghanistan say at least 15 people, including three women and two children, were killed early on September 21 when a bus hit a truck on Afghanistan's Highway 1 -- the ring-road

Under Threat, Kabul's Hazara Make Call for Arms

Calls are growing louder among members of the Afghan capital's Hazara community to take their security into their own hands.

Shi’a In Afghanistan, Pakistan Mark Ashura Holiday Amid Increased Security Measures

Members of the Shi’ite minorities in Afghanistan and Pakistan have commemorated Ashura, the holiest celebration in their religious calendar, amid heightened security measures against possible sectarian

Afghanistan's Shi'a Brace For More Attacks On Ashura Holiday

Members of Afghanistan’s Shi’ite minority are bracing for potential violence as they prepare to commemorate Ashura, the holiest celebration in their religious calendar.

Afghanistan Arrests 26 Suspected IS Militants Accused Of Targeting Shi'a

Afghanistan’s main intelligence agency says its officers have arrested at least 26 suspected members of the extremist group Islamic State (IS), accusing them of plotting attacks on members of the Shi'ite

As Iran's Economy Suffers, Afghan Migrants Are Forced To Go Home

Iran's currency has dropped sharply this year, and U.S. sanctions on the country are expected to further undermine its economy. The financial instability is taking a toll on the large numbers of

Pakistan's New PM Promises Citizenship To Refugees' Children

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has pledged to grant citizenship to Pakistan-born children of Afghan and Bengali refugees, many of whom have lived in the country for decades.

'Live Free Or Die': From Afghan Refugee To U.S. Political Hopeful

Safiya Wazir, a former Afghan refugee, is bidding to make history as she vies to become a U.S. state legislator.

Children Taught Self-Flagellation In Pakistan

Small children were taught to self-flagellate during the Ashura holiday in Peshawar, Pakistan, on September 20.

Under Threat, Kabul's Hazara Make Call To Arms

Calls are growing louder among members of the Afghan capital's Hazara community to take their security into their own hands.

Afghanistan's Shi'a Brace For More Attacks On Ashura Holiday

Members of Afghanistan’s Shi’ite minority are bracing for potential violence as they prepare to commemorate Ashura, the holiest celebration in their religious calendar.

Pakistani Court Suspends Sentences For Sharif, Daughter, Son-In-Law

A Pakistani court has suspended the prison sentences that had been previously handed to ousted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter, and son-in-law in a corruption case.

What’s Next for the Haqqani Network?

Earlier this month, the Taliban announced that Jalaluddin Haqqani, the founder, and leader of the feared Haqqani Network terror group, had died. The Haqqani Network is a militant outfit fighting against

Mullahs' Messengers Say Iran's Oscar Choice Long On Art, Short On Politics

Conservatives challenge cineastes' submission for the Oscars over its gloomy depiction of life in Iran, saying a more patriotic choice lionizing Iranian efforts in Syria would have been better.

Afghanistan Arrests 26 Suspected IS Militants Accused Of Targeting Shi'a

Afghanistan’s main intelligence agency says its officers have arrested at least 26 suspected members of the extremist group Islamic State (IS), accusing them of plotting attacks on members of the Shi'ite

Ten-Year-Old Afghan Boy, His Dog Walk Hundreds of Miles for Peace

Afghan Boy And His Dog March For Peace

WASHINGTON / KABUL -- After losing his mother to war, 10-year-old Hikmatullah decided to join a peace movement, members of which have been walking hundreds of kilometers to different regions of Afghanistan

The Regulation of Media Offenses Review Committee of Independent Election Commission should be revised as soon as possible.

The Independent Election Commission has approved the regulation in 11 articles and publicized it. First of all Nai Supporting Open Media in Afghanistan appreciates the approval of this regulation. Nai’s

Nai asks international human rights organizations in specific the United Nations Human Rights Council to prevent and intercept competing for the publication and dissemination of disrespectful images of the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH).

Nai Supporting Open Media in Afghanistan believes that conduction or arrangement of such competition for publication and dissemination of disrespectful images of Holy prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is an explicit

Nai is concerned on media situation in Ghazni

A month back there were 8 active radios, 2 active TV stations and two active papers but now it is zero. Taliban either damaged media or caused media to be shut down. According to reports, the first action

Attack on civilians and public service entities including media is against International War Laws

Based on the reports of the resources which are reliable but due to security challenges we avoid to reveal their names, Nai has come to know that Ghaznawian Radio and TV’s offices and Rana radio’s

Election and any other democratic solutions should first have its own relevant law

Election as major and fundamental process in the direction of democracy, is illegible and acceptable if national laws accept it as a procedure for specific process in a country context. On Saturday 4th

Security Officials should change their behavior against journalists

  Today, 26th, July 2018 around 06:30 am early in the morning two camerapersons of Pazhwak News Agency and Kabul News TV’s were beaten up and violated by police and National Security Forces.

Government should implement law rather than violating it

  Afghanistan’s constitution is a red line that every entity should heed it. Freedom of expression and freedom of information are the fundamental rights of Afghan citizens and no any entity

The assassination of a media staff in Kabul was another shock for media community in Afghanistan

Akhtar Muhammad, AFP France Press News Agency’s driver was martyred on Sunday 22nd, July 2018 while leaving home for the purpose of his office. He was killed in a suicide attack that happened nearby

Violent encounter against journalists is increasing

  Since March 21st, 2018 58 violence cases against journalists are recorded at Nai’s Media Watch that include 13 cases of assassination. This number determines that journalists’ assassination

US-Afghan security pact serves Afghan interests: officials

Nullifying the pact would benefit Afghanistan's adversaries, including terrorist groups, Iran and Russia, top Afghan government officials and political analysts say.

Afghan refugees in Pakistan welcome promise of citizenship

Imran Khan's government has promised to grant citizenship to foreign nationals who were born in Pakistan, including millions of Afghan refugees.

Iran orchestrates another sham celebration of Fatemiyoun 'martyrs'

The event in Mashhad, Iran, is yet another public acknowledgment of the deadly game Iran is playing with vulnerable and hapless Shia Afghans.

Afghan forces arrest almost 200 militants in 3 months in Nangarhar: officials

The crackdown has helped reduce the ability of ISIS and Taliban militants to carry out large-scale attacks in the province, officials and residents say.

Kabul residents welcome government's new security plan for the city

The plan divides Kabul into four security zones, giving high priority to protecting the predominantly Shia areas of western Kabul from ISIS attacks.

ANDSF shifts gears, takes offensive strategy against militants

The new offensive military operations are aimed at pressuring the Taliban to accept peace or face defeat on the battlefield, the Defence Ministry says.

Afghan forces launch operations against ISIS, Taliban militants in Nangarhar

The operations, still ongoing, kicked off against ISIS in Chaparhar District on September 9 and against the Taliban in Bati Kot District on September 13.

Al-Qaeda slams Muslims for doubting its role in September 11 attacks

Seventeen years later, al-Qaeda is still focused on its 'victory' in the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States, debunking conspiracy theorists -- and proving its loss of relevance.

ISIS supporters accuse each other of betrayal online

In one incident, ISIS elements accused a long-time supporter of the group of being a spy and of spreading false news in an attempt to destabilise the group and sow discord among its members.

The process of collecting asset registration forms of government officials completed

Kabul, Afghanistan – Asset Registration and Verification Office (ARVO) is assigned to register assets of all government officials. Over the course of six months, since its beginning, the office has collected

Combined delegation on investigation of fake Tazkera: We assure the people to act with complete impartiality

Kabul, Afghanistan – the combined delegation which is established according to a Presidential decree aimed at investigation of fake Tazkera, briefed media outlets on their activities at the GMIC this

NGOs spent $884 million last year

Kabul, Afghanistan – Today, Ministry of Economy launched the annual report of NGOs in Government Media and Information Center.Dr. Mustafa Mastoor, Afghan Minister of Economy, said that the aim of this

The campaign for distribution of paper Tazkera for the election process ended

The campaign for the distribution of paper Tazkera for the elections process, which began in March this year, has ended today.  The information of the people who received Tazkera across the country, are

Afghanistan's exports increased by 32% over the past eight months

Ajmal Hamid AbdulRahimzai, Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce appeared at a press conference held at GMIC on Tuesday and said, "The exports have Increased 32% in the first eight months of fiscal

MoD Press Conference Executive Summary 10 September 2018

Speaker: MoD Spokesperson Ghafoor JawidMr. Jawid started his press briefing emphasizing on security of parliamentary elections and ANDSF ongoing Operations, saying that “ANDSF has launched comprehensive

Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (Signing MoU between MoMP and CORDAID)

Speakers:•    Acting Minister, Nargis Nehan, MoMP•    Mr. Kees Zevenbergen, Chief Executive, CORDAID Kabul, Afghanistan: Today Nargis Nehan Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum had a  joint

Ghazni to be cleared of enemy presence soon

GMIC: Kabul, Afghanistan – Chief of General Staff, MoI deputy minister and NDS Deputy director, are in Ghazni now leading the war against the Taliban.  In a joint press conference held at GMIC, Lt.

Security situation to improve in Ghazni within few days

Kabul, Afghanistan –  There will be positive changes in the security situation on Ghazni soon.  Briefing the media outlets around security situation in Ghazni, Chief of General Staff General Mohammad

Emergency Loya Jirga, Historic Event In Afghanistan’s Political Chapter

Wednesday June 12, 2013 Kabul (BNA) The 21st Jawza coincides holding of the first emergency Loya Jirga in Afghanistan. The grand assembly (Loya Jirga) establishment which is considered as an important

President Karzai meets IEC chairman, members

Saturday, April 07, 2012 Kabul (BNA) in a meeting with the chairman and members of the independent election commission, the chairman and member of Independent Election Commission (IEC) informed President

UN Calls For Greeter Support To Afghanistan

New York (BNA) The UN General Assembly called on Monday on countries to reiterate and scale up their support for Afghanistan during its transition period, and outlined six major areas the country should

800 Students Busy In Getting Religious Studies In Samangan

Aibak (BNA) Interest of Afghan youth in getting Islamic studies is improving day by day in Samangan province.  According to local officials, thousands Afghan youth including male and female are busy

Afghan Sportsmen Receive Eight Medals

Kabul (BNA) Afghan sportsmen in Karate by getting four gold medals, two silver and two bronze got the second position in the first competitions of Asia-Europe championship. According to Abdul Mahboob,

15 Dead In Traffic Accident In Herat-Kandahar Highway

Lashkargah (BIA) 15 people lost their lives in a traffic accident on Herat-Kandahar highway in the vicinities of Gereshk district of Helmand province yesterday.  Colonel Shadi Khan, police chief of Gereshk

Malaysia, South Korea And Indonesia Will Train Afghan Journalists

Kabul (BIA) Deen Mohammad Mubarez Rashidi deputy minister of publication of information and culture ministry says that Malaysia, South Korea and Indonesia cooperate in training of the Afghan journalists. 

Marshal Fahim Asks For Further Cooperation Of UNHCR

Kabul (BIA)  Acting president Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim first vice-president of Afghanistan in his meeting with the UNHCR commissioner praised the cooperation of this organization in coordination of

Afghan-India Strategic Agreement Will Not Harm Pakistan, President Karzai

 Kabul (BIA) President Karzai while meeting Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gailani said that the strategic agreement that Afghanistan signed with India is to the interest of this region and that

Khalilzad Appointed as Special Representative of Afghanistan Reconciliation

KABUL – Zalmay Khalilzad was officially announced as the Special Representative of Afghanistan Reconciliation by US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, on Friday. Pompeo said in a memo to his staff on Friday

India’s PM Modi faces calls for resignation

NEW DELHI-Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced calls for his resignation over allegations of corruption in a military jet deal with France after former French president Francois Hollande was quoted

Trump administration mulls over restoring Pakistan’s security funds

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is mulling over restoring sensitive security assistance to Pakistan, the Washington Times reported on Wednesday. According to the US newspaper, the election of Imran

Afghan ambassador to India resigns during President Ghani’s Delhi visit

DELHI: In what came as a surprise move for the government, Ambassador to India Dr Shaida Mohammad Abdali resigned on Wednesday. The Afghan announced his resignation on Twitter, at the end of President

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a camera problem

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is reported have some camera software issues that can cause application freeze   between shots. In his review for Forbes.com, Evan Spence wrote that the fault has also been noticed

Russian military jet with 14 servicemen vanishes

MOSCOW: A Russian military jet carrying 14 servicemen vanished from radar over the Mediterranean Sea late Monday as Syria came under attack by Israeli aircraft, the defence ministry said. “Connection

Afghanistan bans imports of 4 types of Iranian products

September 18, 2018 TEHRAN: Afghanistan Customs Department has banned the imports of four types of Iranian products, Eghtesadonline reported on Sunday. The banned items include oil products, cement, steel

Afghan MP’S to review security pact with U.S.

kabul – A majority of lawmakers in Afghanistan’s parliament have voted to review their nation’s security agreement with the United States, including permission for permanent US military bases

Two U.S Air Strikes Kill 30 Taliban Fighters in Ghazni

Ghazni: The coalition forces in Afghanistan have released a new video of airstrikes on Taliban militants in southeastern Ghazni province of Afghanistan.NATO said in a statement. US Forces in Afghanistan

Russia says over 5,000 people left Syria’s Eastern Ghouta

Yash News Agency: More than 5,000 people have left Syria’s Eastern Ghouta so far on Sunday, Russia’s defense ministry says, according to Reuters. It’s while that yesterday Russia’s Defense Ministry

At least 33 insurgents are killed by the Afghan security forces operation

Yash News Agency: At least 33 armed insurgents including a local commander were killed, during operations by the Afghan Security Forces across the country in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Defense

At least 14 dead as migrant boat sinks off Greek island

Yash News Agency: Fourteen people, including at least five children, drowned on Saturday when the small boat they were traveling on capsized in the Aegean Sea, Greek coast guard officials said. Greek authorities

نخست‌وزیر مالیزیا: بحران مسلمانان روهینگیایی منطقه را با خطر مواجه کرده است

خبرگزاری یاش: نجیب عبدالرزاق، نخست‌وزیر مالیزیا در خصوص اقدامات خشونت‌آمیز علیه اقلیت مسلمانان روهینگیایی گفت

اردوغان: فعالیت‌های گروه پ.ک.ک را محدود خواهیم کرد

خبرگزاری یاش: رجب طیب اردوغان، رئیس‌جمهور ترکیه می‌گوید که گروه تروریستی و تجزیه‌طلب پ.ک.ک تا به امروز به مردم

دادستان امریکایی: از شرکت مشاور ستاد انتخاباتی ترامپ تحقیق می‌کنیم

خبرگزاری یاش: دادستان کل ایالت ماساچوست امریکا اعلام کرده است که درباره استفاده غیرقانونی از فیسبوک توسط شرکت

رئیس جوایز اسکار هم متهم به آزار جنسی زنان شد

خبرگزاری یاش: آکادمی علوم و هنرهای تصاویر متحرک (اسکار) اعلام کرده که تحقیقاتی را در ارتباط با اتهام‌های آزارجنسی،

کلوپ: صلاح عاشق گل زدن است

خبرگزاری یاش: یورگن کلوپ، سرمربی لیورپول، پس از پیروزی ۵-۰ تیمش مقابل واتفورد، محمد صلاح، ستاره مصری تیمش را مورد

برگزاری جشن مشترک بهاری افغانستان و تاجیکستان به پیشواز از نوروز

خبرگزاری یاش: در آستانه فرا رسیدن نوروز، باشندگان مرزی افغانستان و تاجیکستان برنامه مشترکی را به پیشواز سال نو

Jawzjan’s Khamab District Falls to Taliban: local officials

According to reports, Khamab district of northern Jawzjan province fell to Taliban Monday morning

Pakistani FM to Visit Kabul

Pakistan’s foreign minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi will visit next Saturday, according to reports

Blast Rocks Capital Kabul

An explosion heard in Kabul’s PD-4 on Sunday

Internal Differences Paves way for Americans to Interfere in Election

Afghan politicians should not provide grounds for foreign intervention in the electoral process. This happened in the 2014 presidential election, and the consequences of that intervention are now clear

Suicide Bomber Killed by Security Forces in Kabul: sources

Security sources confirm that a suicide bomber was killed around noon on Sunday

Half of Electoral Materials Transferred to Country: IEC

Election Commission officials say 50 percent of the electoral materials have been transferred to the country, saying the process of transferring the materials will continue for ten days

Terrorists Taking Victims from our People having Safe Havens Outside: Abdullah

Despite sacrifices of the people of Afghanistan, terrorism has not been rooted out in the country having support and safe shelters outside the country’s borders, CEO Abdullah said

Mattis Discusses Peace with NUG Leaders

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis made a surprise visit to Kabul on Friday and held talks with Afghan government leaders on a peace process with Taliban insurgents

Iran, Russia, and Turkey say Syria War Has No Military Solution

The presidents of Iran, Russia, and Turkey emphasized on Syria’s national sovereignty during a trilateral summit held in Tehran on Friday by issuing a twelve-article statement