Hundreds Protest In Kabul Over Ghazni, Uruzgan Insecurity

DABS Calls On The Public To Protect Power Network System

Political Parties Optimistic Over Khalilzad’s Peace Efforts

MoI Confirms 6 Dead In Kabul Explosion

Ghazni Crisis: Ghani Promises Action

Protesters called off demonstration on Monday after the president promised to send in reinforcements to embattled Ghazni districts. 

Afghanistan Ranks 167 In WB’s Doing Business Index

DABS Calls On The Public To Protect Power Network System

DABS many powerful figures see the country’s electricity infrastructure as part of their personal revenue source.

MoI Confirms 6 Dead In Kabul Explosion

Hundreds of protesters have been gathered in the area throughout the day after marching to the Presidential Palace early Monday.

Security Leaders Under Fire Over Ghazni, Uruzgan Crisis

Critics claim government has been ignoring the growing problem in Ghazni and Uruzgan in favor of other issues, including elections. 

Additional forces deployed for a large operation in Ghazni: Army Chief

The Afghan Army Chief of Staff Gen. Sharif Yaftali says additional forces have been deployed in Ghazni province for a Read the full article... The post Additional forces deployed for a large operation

Ghani condemns Kabul bombing that left at least 26 dead, wounded

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani condemned the deadly suicide attack in capital Kabul which left at least twenty six people dead Read the full article... The post Ghani condemns Kabul bombing that left

Explosion reported in Kabul city

An explosion rocked the Police District#2 of Kabul city this afternoon amid reports the blast has left a number of Read the full article... The post Explosion reported in Kabul city appeared first on The

Taliban revealed their real faces in Moscow summit: Afghan Senate

The Afghan Senate, Meshrano Jirga, Senators slammed the Taliban group for participating in Moscow summit under the shadow of Vladimir Read the full article... The post Taliban revealed their real faces

U.S. Special Adviser for Afghanistan Reconciliation met with Gen. Dostum

The U.S. Special Adviser for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad met with the First Vice President Gen. Abdul Rashid Dostum. Read the full article... The post U.S. Special Adviser for

56 militants killed, wounded in Kunduz clash: 209th Shaheen Corps

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Protesters gather near Presidential Palace in Kabul over recent wave of violence

Hundreds of protesters marched towards Presidential Palace in Kabul late last night demanding President Ghani’s immediate actions regarding the recent Read the full article... The post Protesters

Taliban kill two civilians in Nangarhar and Parwan provinces

The Taliban militants have killed two civilians in eastern Nangarhar and Parwan provinces of Afghanistan, the Afghan military said Saturday. Read the full article... The post Taliban kill two civilians

Germany hands over 1000 body armor vests to Kabul police

The government of Germany handed over one thousand body armor vests to the Afghan National Police (ANP) forces in Kabul. Read the full article... The post Germany hands over 1000 body armor vests to Kabul

NPC Approves Kabul-Road Project

Chaired by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, the National Procurement Commission (NPC) approved 21 new contracts, including the construction of 7 kilometers road from Kabul to Logar province. The Commission

Measures Taken to Curb Smuggling of Dollar at Afghan Borders

Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), Afghanistan’s central bank, said strict measures have been taken to tackle smuggling of US dollar to neighboring countries. This comes as one US dollar was recently The post

IMF Appoints A Woman As Its Chief Economist For The First Time

Gita Gopinath becomes the first woman to serve as chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).  “Gita is one of the world’s outstanding economists, with impeccable academic credentials,

Afghanistan To Receive $6.1mn from IMF Upon Completion of Review by ECF

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Christoph Duenwald visited Tashkent during September 25–October 2, 2018 to conduct discussions on the fourth review of Afghanistan’s economic program

Afghan Businesses Suffer $1mn In Losses Due to Customs Duty Hike

Afghan businessmen have suffered USD 1 million in losses due to a recent rise in customs duty by the Afghan government, the Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) reported The post Afghan Businesses

US’s SHAHAR Project Supports 30 Municipalities in Afghanistan

The U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, John R. Bass, has announced support to an additional 10 municipalities in Afghanistan. This brings the total support by the U.S. government to 30 under The post US’s

Khan Steel Mill’s 2nd Phase to Be Completed In 3 Months

The construction of the 2nd phase of Khan Steel  Mill has kicked off with a total investment of USD 20 million.  One of Afghanistan’s newest industrial companies, Khan Steel Mill The post Khan Steel

German Government to Continue Development Cooperation with Afghanistan

The government negotiations on development cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Federal Republic of Germany for 2018 ended successfully and the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation

Afghanistan’s Growth Projected Down to 2.2% from 2.5%

In the recent report of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Afghanistan’s economic growth for 2018 is revised downward amid the challenging security and political situations and the severe drought that The

Joint Press Release of the Electoral Commissions on Validating the Votes of People in the October 20, 2018 Elections

The electoral commissions, while acknowledging the extensive participation of people in elections, are committed to observance of law and protection of votes of the people as a trust. Given the status

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

Kabul protest site hit by deadly suicide attack

Afghan government says 10 people have been killed or wounded in Kabul amid renewed violence in recent months.

At least 16 killed in Taliban attack on army base in Baghlan

At least 12 soldiers and four tribal elders killed in an attack claimed by Taliban fighters in Afghanistan's north.

Taliban: Russia meeting 'not about direct talks' with Kabul

Taliban says it will only hold direct talks with the US as Kabul delegates repeat offer of talks without preconditions.

In change of tact, India joins Taliban for peace talks

Afghanistan peace conference kicks off in Moscow

The conference marks Russia's attempt to get the Afghan authorities and the Taliban together at negotiating table.

US 'war on terror' killed over 500,000 people: Study

Between 480,000-507,000 people were killed in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq in the wake of 9/11 attacks, study says.

No let-up in violence as Taliban kills 14 Afghan forces

At least 14 soldiers killed in the latest Taliban group attack as the Afghan forces reel from renewed violence.

More than 50 people killed on Afghan election days: UN

Several voter registration centres were attacked by the Taliban in a bid to disrupt the October elections.

Afghan pilot writes emotional letter to wife of slain US mayor

Major Brent Taylor of the Utah National Guard was killed on Saturday by an Afghan commando he was training.

Taliban kill more than a dozen Afghan forces in attack on new checkpoint

Assault in Ghazni province is the latest as a resurgent Taliban hold nearly half of the country, staging near-daily attacks on security forces

Utah mayor killed in "insider attack" in Afghanistan, officials say

Brent Taylor, mayor of North Ogden, deployed in January 2018 for what was supposed to be a 12-month tour

U.S. service member killed in "apparent insider attack" in Afghanistan

Another U.S. service member was wounded in the attack

Assassination puts Afghan election on hold for entire province

And there is more information on just how close the devastating attack was to the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan

Upcoming elections in Afghanistan overshadowed by violence

Ten candidates have been assassinated, including one who was killed by a bomb planted in his couch

U.S. commander escapes attack, but top Afghan ally reportedly killed

Pentagon says 2 Americans injured in Taliban-claimed shooting at Kandahar governor's palace, with regional police chief reportedly killed

U.S. troops battle Taliban forces ahead of Afghan elections

Soldiers who were fifth graders when this war began in 2001 now direct Afghan forces in an operation to clear ISIS-held villages

Taliban claims deadly attack on Afghan security forces

Police chief in northern Afghan province says 12 of his own killed along with 30 militants in failed Taliban bid to seize district

U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan identified

23-year-old Spc. James A. Slape was killed Thursday after suffering wounds from an improvised explosive device

Taliban Slaughter Elite Afghan Troops, and a ‘Safe’ District Is Falling

Elite forces were sent to rescue Jaghori District from a determined assault by insurgents. Within days, most of the American-trained commandos were dead.

Afghanistan Is the World’s Polio Capital. These Afghans Hope to Fix That.

These Afghans Are Trying to Fix That.

Afghan War Casualty Report: Nov. 02-08

At least 118 security force members were killed during the past week as fighting spread to nine provinces, mostly in the south.

Utah Mayor’s Widow Says Election Day Is ‘Fitting’ for Return of His Remains

Maj. Brent Taylor, the mayor of North Ogden, Utah, who was killed while deployed in Afghanistan, had often voiced the hope that “everyone back home exercises their precious right to vote,”

Taliban Pummel Security Forces Across Afghanistan

Dozens of soldiers and police officers were killed or captured in nine attacks that overran security bases and outposts.

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Utah Governor Honors Mayor Killed in Afghanistan

Gov. Gary Herbert of Utah spoke about the death of Maj. Brent Taylor, the mayor of North Ogden, who was killed in Kabul, Afghanistan, during a deployment with the Utah National Guard.

Utah Mayor Killed in Afghanistan Wanted to Serve ‘However I Can’

Maj. Brent Taylor, who died Saturday in an apparent insider attack, was on his fourth deployment, helping train Afghan troops and staying in touch with his North Ogden constituents on social media.

U.S. Soldier Killed in Insider Attack in Afghanistan

American and Afghan officials said an Afghan commando had opened fire in Kabul, wounding another service member.

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

T10 League 2018: Afghanistan’s six-sixes sensation Hazratullah Zazai to play for Maratha Arabians

Zazai has played two ODIs and three T20Is for Afghanistan after making his international debut in December 2016. The post T10 League 2018: Afghanistan’s six-sixes sensation Hazratullah Zazai to play

Shahid Afridi extends unwavering support towards Afghanistan cricket

38-year-old Afridi was a part of the recently concluded APL as one of the four iconic cricketers to have played the series. The post Shahid Afridi extends unwavering support towards Afghanistan cricket

Afghanistan will start beating big teams in a few years, says Venkatesh Prasad

Recalling Afghanistan’s performance in the Asia Cup held last month, Prasad said the side thumped sides like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and came very close to defeating Pakistan and India. The post Afghanistan

Twitter Reactions: Rashid Khan powers Kabul Zwanan to a massive win in the one-sided semi-final

Rashid Khan picked four wickets in the innings thus leading his team from the front into the summit clash. The post Twitter Reactions: Rashid Khan powers Kabul Zwanan to a massive win in the one-sided

Afghanistan needs to play more Test cricket in order to improve, says Rashid Khan

Afghanistan have only 1 Test match so far. The post Afghanistan needs to play more Test cricket in order to improve, says Rashid Khan appeared first on CricTracker.

I don’t even know what a dad is supposed to be: Mujeeb Ur Rahman

The cricketer lost his dad when he was just three months old. The post I don’t even know what a dad is supposed to be: Mujeeb Ur Rahman appeared first on CricTracker.

Afghanistan teenage spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman slammed for fake age

The authenticity of the information about his date of birth has been contested. The post Afghanistan teenage spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman slammed for fake age appeared first on CricTracker.

APL 2018, Match 16, Kabul Zwanan vs Kandahar Knights, Preview: A decisive encounter ahead for the Knights

The visitors have a lot at stake with this match as they cannot afford another defeat at this stage in the tournament. The post APL 2018, Match 16, Kabul Zwanan vs Kandahar Knights, Preview: A decisive

APL 2018: Rashid Khan stunned after watching Hazratullah Zazai bat

The 20-year-old smashed six sixes in the fourth over of the second innings of the game. The post APL 2018: Rashid Khan stunned after watching Hazratullah Zazai bat appeared first on CricTracker.

Dostum offers key role in peace talks with Taliban

By Javed Hamim Kakar on 12 November 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): First Vice President Gen. Abdul Rashid Dostum has offered to play an effective role in advancing... read more

Paktia protestors say drone killed 7 civilians

By Shakor Kamran on 12 November 2018 GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Residents of the Zazai Aryub district in southeastern Paktia province on Monday protested against what they claimed the killing of seven civilians

‘Paktia IECC bribed to introduce candidates to attorneys’

By Shakor Kamran on 12 November 2018 GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Supporters of candidates facing attorneys in southeastern Paktia province on Monday said the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC)’s

Ghazni, Farah, Ghor IDPs to receive aid soon: CEO

By Navid Ahmad Barakzai on 12 November 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah on Monday said addressing problems of the internally displaced people... read more

4 killed, 22 injured in Kabul rally bombing

By Ahmad Shah Erfanyar on 12 November 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): A suspected suicide bomber on Monday killed four people and injured 22 others in Kabul as he attacked a protest rally... read more

Ghazni situation: Wolesi Jirga summons security bosses

By Khawaja Basir fitri, Ahmad Shah Erfanyar on 12 November 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): The Wolesi Jirga... read more

A month on, all Chaparhar schools remain closed

By Yousuf Zarifi on 12 November 2018 JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Residents of Chaparhar district of eastern Nangarhar province say all schools in the district have been closed since a month due to security

FEFA wants witnesses present at vote recounts

By Navid Ahmad Barakzai on 12 November 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): Electoral watchdog Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan... read more

Taliban claim killing 46 security personnel in overnight Farah attacks

By Benyamin Bariz on 12 November 2018 FARAH CITY (Pajhwok): Over 30 Afghan Local Police (ALP) personnel have been killed and at least ten arrested by the Taliban in western Farah... read more

US Army Brigadier General was injured in Afghanistan insider attack

Army Brigadier General Jeffrey D. Smiley is recovering in hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Gen. Abdul Raziq, police chief of the region was killed by a bodyguard turned Taliban insurgent.

Swedish activist who forced flight to be cancelled to stop Afghan man being deported is INDICTED

Elin Ersson, 22, purchased a ticket from Gothenburg to Istanbul to stop a man being sent back from Sweden by disrupting the July 23 flight. The man was taken off the flight, but was deported eventually.

Afghan elections to be extended by a day amid deadly attacks

Afghanistan's long awaited parliamentary election will be extended in some parts of the country after more than 130 voters were killed or wounded in a day marred by deadly attacks and technical glitches.

Taliban says deadly attack targeted top US commander in Afghanistan

Afghan police chief Abdul Raziq was among at least three people killed in a Taliban-credited attack that targeted top US commander General Scott Miller (above) at a security meeting on Thursday.

'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.

Amrullah Saleh: Afghanistan's next option?

As Afghanistan grapples with violence and instability, is Amrullah Saleh the man Afghanistan needs?

At least six dead in latest Kabul attack

The explosion comes as Afghan security forces have been suffering scores of casualties in heavy fighting with Taliban militants in two provinces.

Explosion heard in Afghan capital Kabul

The explosion comes as Afghan security forces have been suffering scores of casualties in heavy fighting with Taliban militants in two provinces.

US 'war on terror' has killed over 500,000 people – study

The report by Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs puts the death toll at between 480,000 and 507,000 people in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan but said the actual number

Kabul delegation, Taliban attend Afghan peace talks in Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expresses hope that Moscow's efforts could help pave the way for creating "favourable conditions for the start of direct talks" between Taliban and Afghanistan

Moscow conference on Afghanistan kicks off in Moscow

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expresses hope that Moscow's efforts could help pave the way for peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government.

Fighting rages in strategic Afghan province ahead of Russia peace talks

Afghan forces deployed to beat back Taliban fighters in Ghazni province, heavily populated by minority Hazaras, raising fears of sectarian violence. The escalation comes as Afghan government and Taliban

Who was the 'Father of the Taliban' ?

Sami ul Haq, recently murdered in Pakistan, was widely renowned for his role in lighting the spark that united the insurgency against the Soviets in Afghanistan. His influence transformed the insurgency

Taliban officials say they will attend Moscow peace talks

Representatives from Iran, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are expected to attend the talks in Russia, but the United States and the US-backed Afghan government declined their

Gutsy Afghanistan achieve Simmons-endorsed equilibrium

Ahead of the Asia Cup, the Afghanistan head coach had challenged his batsmen to raise their game and meet the quality of his bowlers

Asia Cup 2018: India vs Afghanistan, Super Four, Match 5

Shahzad, bowlers star in Afghanistan's thrilling tie

The opened cracked a brilliant hundred while Afghanistan's bowlers struck at regular intervals to ensure a tied game

Shahzad's impressive century steers Afghanistan to 252

The Nangarhar-born opener accumulated 68.8% of the first 180 runs scored by Afghanistan, while Ravindra Jadeja bowled well to pick up a three wicket-haul

Afghanistan out to pip finalists India on their way out

An experimenting India and a dead rubber could be just the tonic Afghanistan need to recover from their consecutive heartbreaks

Live Cricket Score: India vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2018

Catch all the live updates from the Super Four match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Rashid is one of the best but not unplayable - Mahmudullah

Bangladesh's middle-order batsman said he relished donning the 'crisis man' role for the team

Bangladesh pip Afghanistan to keep hopes alive

Chasing 250, Afghanistan ended up with 246 for 7 as Mustafizur defended 7 runs off the final over

Mahmudullah, Kayes lift Bangladesh to 249

The sixth wicket pair was involved in a 128-run stand after Bangladesh were reduced to 87 for 5 at one stage

Kabul Rally Ends after Ghani Spoke with Protesters

Hundreds of people took over the streets of Kabul on Sunday night to protest over the government’s inability to stop a string of recent attacks in Ghazni and Uruzgan provinces. The protesters marched

Taliban Retreats from Farah City Following Hours of Furious Battle

The Afghan military forces drove the Taliban back to the outskirts of Farah City on Monday, after hours of furious battle to prevent the insurgents from seizing control of the western provincial capital.

Khalilzad Meets CE Abdullah, Discusses Peace Process

The U.S. special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad met with Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on Monday. According to the Chief Executive Office’s statement, Khalilzad briefed

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Suicide Bombing Kills 6, Injures 20 in Kabul City

At least six people including three women were killed and 20 others were wounded in a suicide attack in Kabul City this afternoon, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said. According to the MoI, The attack

PAS AZ KHABAR: The illegal activities of some political parties

ELECTION 97: IEC Fires or Suspends Some of its Employees

NIGARISH: Khalilzad Revisits Afghanistan and the region Countries

IEC Fires All Kabul Employees Following Election Chaos

The Independent Election Commission (IEC) on Sunday said that it has fired all of its employees based in Kabul over negligence in their duty. The long-awaited parliamentary election was held in all provinces

US envoy for Afghanistan peace to visit Russia

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad is planning to visit Russia, an official of the hosting country said on Monday.

Six killed in Kabul suicide attack

An explosion went off in Afghan capital Kabul on Monday, leaving at least six dead.

37 police, civilians killed in Afghanistan's Farah

At least 29 police and eight civilians have been killed in attack by Taliban insurgents in western Farah province, an official told 1TV Monday.

Blast hits central Kabul, multiple casualties

An explosion went off in Afghan capital Kabul on Monday, leaving several casualties.

BREAKING: Blast in central Kabul

An explosion went off in Afghan capital Kabul on Monday.

Ghani orders reinforcements amid Taliban offensives in Ghazni

President Ashraf Ghani on Monday ordered deployment of reinforcements in central-eastern Ghazni province after dozens of people were killed in Taliban offensives recently.

Protest in Kabul over insecurity in Jaghori, Malistan, Khas Uruzgan

A number of people took to the streets before dawn in Kabul on Monday to protest insecurity in the districts of Jaghori, Malistan and Khas Uruzgan.

Afghan district governor in Herat killed by bomb in his office

An Afghan district governor was killed after a bomb exploded in his office in western Herat province on Saturday, an official confirmed.

Government to decide soon on turning Jaghori into province: Ghani

Visiting Bamyan province on Saturday, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said that the government would decide soon on turning Jaghori district into province.

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

Trump seeks end for Florida recount as Republicans' leads shrink

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday urged Florida election officials to end a recount and declare his fellow Republicans the winners of disputed races in last week's midterm elections

City of San Francisco threatens court action over Trump's acting Attorney General

Trump urges end to Florida recount, Democrats seek extension

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday urged Florida election officials to abandon recount efforts and declare his fellow Republicans the winners of disputed races there at last week's midterm elections,

Trump urges Florida to halt recount, hand races to Republicans

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday urged Florida election officials to abandon recount efforts, declare his fellow Republicans the winners and, without evidence, cast doubt on vote tallies as state

Islamic State claims explosion in Kabul

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for Monday's explosion in the Afghan capital, Kabul, according to the group's news agency, Amaq.

Afghan elite commandos among scores of casualties in heavy fighting

Dozens of elite commandos were among the casualties suffered by Afghan security forces as the Taliban claimed to have taken a district in Ghazni province, stepping up battlefield pressure while seeking

Suicide bomber kills six near police checkpoint in Afghan capital

A suicide bomber blew himself up in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Monday, killing at least six people near a police checkpoint, including policemen, officials said, but no militant group has yet claimed

Suicide bomber attack in Afghan capital Kabul, casualties feared

A suicide bomber blew himself up in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Monday, senior security officials said, but there was no immediate word on casualties.

Afghan forces suffer scores of casualties in heavy fighting

Afghan security forces suffered scores of casualties in heavy fighting, officials said on Monday, as Taliban militants step up battlefield pressure while seeking a political settlement with the United

Election Faces Numerous Problems in Herat

Voting process for Wolesi Jirga (lower house of parliament) began in centre and 17 districts of Herat province today. Mohammad Asif Rahimi, provincial governor, said that Posht Koh and Zer Koh are the

IEC: Some Polling Stations May Open on Sunday

The Independent Election Commission (IEC) announced this afternoon that a number of polling stations did not open as scheduled and if this situation continues, they will be opened on Sunday for people

CEO Abdullah Casts His Vote

Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah cast his vote in Kabul today. Speaking after having cast his ballot, Abdullah said holding elections was a big step towards changing people's lives. Abdullah said that

President Ghani Casts His Vote in Kabul Today

President Ashraf Ghani officially launched the parliamentary election this morning and cast his vote at a Kabul polling station. Addressing journalists after casting his vote, he said he wants to thank

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

Maulana Sami Calls On China to Help Afghan Peace Talks

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Afghanistan’s election commission on Friday postponed elections in Kandahar for a week, following a brazen attack on a high-profile security meeting there with a U.S. delegation that killed at

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Deadly clashes continue between Afghan forces and the Taliban

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Russia Tries Again To Start Afghan-Taliban Conference

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U.S. Exempts Iran's Chabahar Port From Sanctions In Nod To Afghanistan

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UN Reports Record Level Of Taliban Violence Against Afghan Elections

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Afghanistan Peace Council To Send Delegation To Moscow Talks

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Mysterious Outbreak Kills 12 Newborns In Northeastern Afghanistan

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Deadly Clashes, Suicide Bombing Kill Dozens In Afghanistan

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Acquitted Pakistani Christian Woman Seeks Move to Germany, Lawyer Says

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Afghan Taliban, Kabul Join Moscow Peace Summit Amid Skepticism

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Taliban Kill Scores As U.S. Peace Envoy Heads To The Region

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The Last Glassblowers Of Herat

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The Regulation on prohibition of violence against journalists with applicable protocols can be part of solutions to end up the culture of impunity

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Journalistic community has witnessed another loss

  Muhammad Salim Angar, cameraperson of RTA television in Qandahar was assassinated in an incident which occurred at Headquarter office in the province on Thursday 18th October 2018. Noorullah

A range of violations from lack of access to information to humiliation of journalists

Nai’s findings from monitoring of media and journalists’ performances during election days indicate that reporters suffered serious problems in accessing to information during election coverage. A

Independent Election Commission’s requests should not cause limitation on media

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Government should pave the ground for implementing Access to Information Law

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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

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'Generation Positive' class teaches animation skills to girls in Herat

'We want to introduce the culture of Afghanistan to the world through animation,' said Sara Barakzai, 24, the founder of the training course.

Taliban militants extort ushr from Kunduz farmers

Through threats of violence and imprisonment, the Taliban militants pressure local farmers to pay ushr and then use the proceeds to fight the Afghan government, locals say.

War shatters glassblowing craft in Afghanistan

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Hundreds of women benefit from vocational training in Kunduz

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Using drought as excuse, Taliban seek 'humanitarian' aid

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Afghan pilot pens emotional letter to family of slain US soldier

US Army Maj. Brent Taylor 'died for the success of freedom and democracy in both of our countries', said Afghan National Army Maj. Abdul Rahman Rahmani.

Kunduz residents hold Taliban accountable for destruction of their homes

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Afghan officials concerned over influx of Iranian drug addicts into Herat

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Slain Afghan general remembered as patriot, staunch Taliban opponent

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No one’s vote will be wasted and everyone can cast their polls

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800 Students Busy In Getting Religious Studies In Samangan

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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

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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

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Fears of ethnic violence as Taliban target Jaghori district

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Record 435 Afghans killed or wounded in legislative poll: UNAMA

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Taliban Fighters launched a coordinated attack on Jaghori

Ghazni-Taliban militants have launched a coordinated attack over Jaghori district in Ghazni province since early Wednesday morning, a local official said. Khaliqdad Akbari, a member of Ghazni provincial

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Six Afghans ‘Missing’ After Failing To Return From Invictus Games

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Ghani Arrives in Kandahar to offer Condolences with Former Police Chief’s Family

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

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دادستان امریکایی: از شرکت مشاور ستاد انتخاباتی ترامپ تحقیق می‌کنیم

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رئیس جوایز اسکار هم متهم به آزار جنسی زنان شد

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کلوپ: صلاح عاشق گل زدن است

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برگزاری جشن مشترک بهاری افغانستان و تاجیکستان به پیشواز از نوروز

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I Support Protesters Gathered for Jaghori, their Demands: Atmar

Former Afghan National Security Adviser M. Hanif Atmar backed up the protest rally in Kabul for Jaghori people, publishing a message, called on the government and NATO forces to launch a clearing operation

Kabul Blast: 12 Killed 15 Wounded so far

At least 12 people were killed and 15 others were wounded when a suicide attacker detonated his explosives near the protesters on Monday afternoon

Breaking: Blast Rocks Capital Kabul

A powerful explosion goes rocked capital Kabul on Monday afternoon

Major Operation to be Launched in Jaghori as Taliban Suffered Casualties: Yaftali

Afghan Chief of Staff M. Sharif Yaftali said the status of the war in Jaghori and Malistan districts will change soon as the security agencies have taken serious measures in hand

Afghanistan Among Issues World Leaders Discuss in France

President Donald Trump discussed several key issues with Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a lunch at Élysée Palace, according

Hundreds Protest in Kabul over Taliban Attacks on Central Regions

Hundreds of people in capital Kabul protested over Taliban’s attacks, killing civilians in the central regions of the country

Zalmay Khalilzad Meets Ata M. Noor

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Balk Residents Protest over Insecurity in Uruzgan, Jaghori

Hundreds of people in Mazar-e Sharif, the capital city of northern Balkh province, took to the streets, urging the government to provide security of Uruzgan and Ghazni provinces

Moscow Summit; Islamabad Insists on Political Settlement of Afghan War

After the Moscow peace summit held in Russia, the Pakistani Foreign Minister issued a statement, supporting Russia’s efforts in bringing peace in Afghanistan