Karzai Asks US To Resume Peace Talks

BAZAR: Power Pylons Destruction Discussed

China May Veto UN Afghan Mission Over Belt and Road Project

US Expert Says Rift Over Afghan Aid Imperils Prospects For Peace

“I think the risk when you centralize an activity like procurement is that you also centralize corruption rather than preventing it.”

Ghani Approved $41,000/Month Salary For German Advisor: MoCI

“Every day we are begging to others for help, but Mr. Ghani hires an advisor and gives him a $41,000 salary,” said a resident in Kabul…

Ghani Asked To Apologize For Comments On Marshal Fahim

Ghani said that Fahim asked him to exempt two vehicles from taxes, but he refused to do so.

Election Commission Holds Biometric Device Training

Critics say the process should have begun earlier because the contracted employees need one week for training.

Afghan Officials Cause Stir at Torkham Crossing Ceremony

NPA Approves Fuel Purchase after US Gets Involved

Taliban’s shadow district chief and his comrades killed in Balkh clash

The security forces killed the shadow district chief of Taliban for Zari district of Balkh province during a clash on Saturday. The 209th Shaheen Corps said in a statement a group of Taliban militants

Kabul Police foils deadly explosion by defusing an IED in Sarobi

The Kabul Police foiled a deadly explosion by defusing an improvised explosive device in Sarobi district. The Kabul Police Headquarters said in a statement the police forces discovered and defused the

Airstrikes kill 15 Taliban militants, destroy small cache of weapons in 5 provinces

A series of airstrikes killed at least 15 Taliban militants in 5 provinces and destroyed a small cache of weapons. The military officials said Sunday airstrikes in Jurm and Raghistan districts of Badakhshan

Taliban’s Red Unit militants clash with ISIS fighters in Nangarhar province

The Red Unit militants of the Taliban group clashed with ISIS fighters in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, the local authorities said Sunday. The Governor’s Office of Nangarhar said in a statement

Indian baby born with 4 legs and 3 hands after 2 triplets become conjoined in womb

A woman has given birth to a baby girl with four legs and three hands in the northern Rajasthan state of India, it has been reported. Doctors in Tonk of Rajasthan believe the baby girl was part of a set

Special Forces destroy Taliban’s IED making factory in Baghlan

The Afghan Special Forces destroyed a Taliban factory where the group was manufacturing improvised explosive devices. The Special Operations Corps said in a statement the Special Forces discovered and

Jaghatoo district recaptured after remaining under Taliban control for 2 years

The Afghan forces recaptured the Jaghatoo district of Ghazni province after almost two years, the Ministry of Defense said. According to a statement released by Ministry of Defense, the security forces

Burqa-clad Taliban assailants shot dead in Faryab

The security forces killed two Burqa-clad Taliban militants before they could attack the government institutions in northern Faryab province. The Ministry of Interior said in a statement a group of 3 Taliban

12 children killed, wounded in Parwan IED explosion

An explosion in northern Parwan killed or wounded at least 12 children late on Saturday afternoon, the security officials said. Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesman for the Ministry of Interior said an improvised

Afghanistan elections: Alliances and rivalries ahead of vote

In spite of his unpopularity, Ashraf Ghani has the advantage of being in power.

Khalilzad testifies before US Congress in classified briefing

The US special Afghanistan envoy briefs House Foreign Affairs Committee about the failed US-Taliban talks.

Future of Afghanistan: Questions over peace talks with Taliban

'Incapable of being a partner': US cuts $160m aid to Afghanistan

Pompeo accuses Afghanistan's government of failing to fight corruption a week before presidential election.

Afghan forces accidentally bomb farmland, 30 killed

At least 30 killed after the US-backed strike accidentally targeted farmers in Nangarhar province, officials say.

What peace means for Afghanistan's Hazara people

20 dead after Taliban car bomb hits Afghan hospital

At least 20 people killed and 90 wounded in a suicide car bombing outside a hospital in the southern city of Qalat.

Pakistan, Afghanistan inaugurate 24/7 Torkham border crossing

Round-the-clock operations launched as the two South Asian countries aim to boost bilateral and transit trade.

Afghan student denied visa to attend UN climate summit

Teen selected to participate in first UN youth climate summit unable to travel as US embassy rejects visa application.

What is going on with the war in Afghanistan?

Trump says "we've hit our enemies harder" than ever, but this is the deadliest year for U.S. troops since 2014, and it's unclear when they might come home

U.S. strike allegedly kills civilians as Taliban blows up a hospital

U.S. confirms strike targeting ISIS, says it is trying to "determine the facts" as Taliban bomb tears through hospital killing at least 20

Taliban bombs kill dozens as U.S. death toll mounts in Afghanistan

American Green Beret is 17th U.S. troop killed this year in the war-torn country, as the Taliban makes good on the threat it levelled after Trump ended peace talks

U.S. and Afghan forces kill at least 38 Taliban fighters

This year — for the first time — the Taliban is losing more fighters than the Afghan military

Afghan official warns of "connections" between ISIS and U.S.

The mission to destroy al Qaeda continues 18 years after 9/11

CBS News gets rare access to Afghan special forces

After 9/11, Afghan special forces are a part of America's strategy to stop it from happening again

Taliban warns U.S. "will soon regret" abandoning peace talks

The Taliban issued a threatening message to the U.S. on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

Afghanistan braces for violence after U.S. peace talks fail

The Taliban has stepped up a vicious campaign on violence that took place during negotiations

The bloody road to U.S. peace talks with the Taliban

President Trump announced Saturday he had canceled secret Camp David meetings with the Afghan president and representatives of the Taliban

A Young Life Ends After 4 Steps on Video, and Afghans Can’t Stop Watching

The Taliban bombing in Kabul that was cited as a reason to end peace talks was caught on camera, along with a man’s desperate scramble to evade death.

The Graves of Afghanistan Speak

Even the flags on the graves of the Afghans killed in the long war announce competing allegiances.

U.S. Cuts $100 Million in Aid to Afghanistan, Citing Government Corruption

The funding cut was announced a week before Afghanistan holds national elections, and in the wake of failed peace talks with the Taliban.

Taliban Blast Kills at Least 20 in Latest Spasm of Violence in Afghanistan

The attack, just before planned national elections, came two days after an attack took 26 lives outside a rally for President Ashraf Ghani.

Trump Must Restart the Taliban Talks

Citing insurgent violence to justify ending talks is a recipe for an endless war in Afghanistan.

‘Midnight Traveler’ Review: A Refugee Family’s Search for Safe Harbor

The global migration crisis comes into intimate view in this documentary about an Afghan family’s arduous journey toward asylum.

Blast at Rally for Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Kills at Least 24

The blast narrowly missed Mr. Ghani, officials said. The bombing in northern Afghanistan comes in an election season that has labored under threats of violence by the Taliban.

‘Waiting for All of It to End’: A Marine’s Battlefield View of U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan

In February 2010, in the Taliban sanctuary of Marja, we were fighting to let Afghanistan build a democracy. Or something like that.

U.S. Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Just Over a Week After Trump Scraps Peace Talks

The soldier, who was killed while fighting alongside Afghan commandos in Wardak Province, is the 17th American service member to die during combat operations this year.

At least 30 civilians are killed after US-backed drone strike against ISIS targets farmers

Forty others were injured in the Wednesday night air strike conducted by the Afghan security forces, with U.S. air support, in the Nangarhar province.

Taliban says its 'doors are open' to resuming stalled talks with Washington hours after killing 48

Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai made the comments after 48 people died in two Afghanistan attacks. Donald Trump called off negotiations earlier this month when a US soldier died.

War hero, 31, issues hilarious response after businessman asks him to work for 'free lunch'

Former Marine, Andy Grant, 31, had his right leg amputated in November 2010 after he was injured by a bomb in Afghanistan. He felt disrespected by the request and decided to respond with humour.

Donald Trump confirms Osama Bin Laden's son Hamza was killed in a US counter-terrorism operation

Hamza bin Laden, the son of former Al Qaeda leader and 9/11 mastermind Osama, was killed in a counter-terrorism operation, the White House said. It is unclear when he was killed.

We will have to 'waterboard the corgi' to find out if PM lied to the Queen jokes Rory Stewart

The former International development Secretary made the quip about the highly controversial torture technique as he was grilled about the PM's closure of Parliament.

Former Taliban hostage insists his American wife ASKED to be beaten with a broom as he denies abuse

Joshua Boyle (top left), 36, is on trial in Ottawa for abusing Caitlan Coleman (bottom left). The couple spent five years as hostages in Afghanistan, where they were kidnapped.

Donald Trump unloads on fired national security adviser John Bolton after getting rid of him

The president fired Bolton following clashes over U.S. policy in Iran, Russia and Afghanistan. But it was his advocacy in April of a 'Libya model' for dealing with North Korea was the final straw.

Record 92 migrants are seized in a single day trying to get to Britain

The staggering haul - made up of people from eight different countries, arrived in the UK on seven small boats throughout the day, including on a beach in Littlestone, Kent (pictured).

Border Force intercepts 22 migrants trying to cross the Channel in two boats

Two small boats with 11 migrants each travelled across the Channel towards the UK shoreline on Tuesday. Migrants from Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and the Philippines were on board.

Worldwide Climate Strikes Begin

Plus: Rouhani cleared for U.N. visit, Trudeau's troubles deepen, and the other stories we’re following today.

Our Top Weekend Reads

Netanyahu is going after the West Bank ahead of Tuesday’s election, Bolton is out as U.S. national security advisor, and the unraveling of Taliban peace talks.

Roots of a Quagmire

On the podcast: America’s first post-9/11 envoy to Afghanistan recounts the early months of the war there.

Afghans Want Peace, but Not Like This

Ordinary Afghans felt excluded from the talks and feared an empowered Taliban.

Getting to ‘Yes’ Has Just Gotten a Lot Harder in Afghanistan

An abrupt end to a possible deal with the Taliban sticks the United States deeper in the quagmire.

We Lost the War in Afghanistan. Get Over It.

After 18 years of war, thousands of lives lost, and hundreds of billions of dollars squandered, the United States accomplished precisely nothing.

In the Demise of the Taliban Peace Talks, Russia Is the Winner

Even as it paints itself as an ally in Afghanistan, the Kremlin is busy undercutting Washington.

What Can Europe Do About Iran?

Plus: Sudan’s final transition deal, Parliament’s plan to stop a no-deal Brexit, and what to watch in the world this week.

Will More Talks Resolve Venezuela’s Crisis?

Plus: French officials travel to Tehran, Trump attacks Britain’s ambassador, and the other stories we’re following today.

Bolton replacement inherits tough challenges — including Trump

Like his predecessor, President Trump’s new national security adviser is known for advocating for a robust American presence abroad, but Robert O’Brien’s allies predict he will take a less confrontational

Afghan officials were warned of civilian presence in letter days ahead of US drone strike: report

Days before civilians were killed in a U.S. strike, village elders in Afghanistan's Wazir Tangi area reportedly sent a letter to the governor of the country's eastern Nangarhar province about plans to

Dozens of civilians killed in drone strike linked to US

Dozens of civilians were killed in a drone strike in eastern Afghanistan linked to U.S. forces Thursday, according to multiple reports.An official told the Associated Press that 16 died in the strike,

Pompeo: Taliban talks are dead 'for the time being'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that peace talks with the Taliban are dead "for the time being," after President Trump announced that he had cancelled talks with the insurgent group

Castro responds to Trump's canceled Taliban meeting: 'Another bizarre episode'

Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro criticized President Trump's tactics in trying to negotiate peace between the Taliban and Afghan leaders through a planned, and then canceled,

Trump accuses press of manufacturing 'turmoil' over Taliban meeting

President Trump said Monday that he didn’t “overrule” Vice President Pence and other advisers by setting up a meeting with the Taliban at Camp David, accusing the press of trying to manufacture a

GOP lawmaker on Trump-Taliban meeting: 'I don't know how that went through the good idea filter'

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), criticized President Trump's planned meeting with Taliban leaders on American soil, which Trump canceled over the weekend, just days before the anniversary of the

Condoleezza Rice on Trump canceling meeting with Taliban: 'Good decision'

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice applauded the Trump administration’s decision Saturday to cancel a meeting with Taliban leaders at Camp David. “Let me make a point first about the decision

Trump ousts Bolton in messy breakup

President Trump abruptly ousted John Bolton as his national security adviser on Tuesday, sending Washington reeling with a particularly messy staff breakup.Trump in a series of tweets said he told Bolton

Afghanistan: A Region on Edge as Peace Talks Near the Finish Line

U.S.-Taliban talks end without a deal, but tantalizingly close; Uzbekistan garners a rebuke for welcoming Taliban representatives.

Young Afghan Women Barely Remember Taliban But Fear a Return

Worried about losing what they’ve gained, Afghanistan’s young women demand a voice in the country’s future.

Shattering Taliban Attack in Kabul Even as US Deal Nears

The Taliban continue to kill Afghan civilians in attacks they say are meant for foreign "invaders.”

IS-K Can’t Scuttle the Afghan Peace Process

There are many possible bumps on the road to peace in Afghanistan, but IS-K isn’t a top concern.

For Peace in Afghanistan, the Economy Is Key

Before and after any peace agreement, a healthy Afghan economy is essential.

Trump’s US-Taliban Move Pushes Afghans Toward Fragile Vote

The September 28 election couldn’t happen at a more difficult time.

Why Imran Khan’s ‘Kashmir Hour’ Fell Flat

Why did the Pakistani prime minister's efforts appear to falter?

Fixing Afghanistan’s Security of Tenure Crisis

85 percent of urban properties in Afghanistan’s largest cities are vulnerable, their tenants lacking security of tenure.

Afghanistan’s Road to Peace Still Needs US Leadership

At this crucial time in Afghanistan’s nascent journey toward freedom, U.S. support is still necessary.

‘No right to use govt resources after cancelling candidacy’

By Azizullah Hamdard on 22 September 2019 KABUL (Pajhwok): The Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC) on Sunday said presidential candidates after cancelling their... read more

Electoral bodies sign coordination agreement

By Azizullah Hamdard on 22 September 2019 KABUL (Pajhwok): To hold transparent, fair and free elections, the country’s electoral bodies on... read more

18m afs irrigation dam inaugurated in Helmand

By Pajhwok Report on 22 September 2019 LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): A newly-constructed dam with the capacity to irrigate 17,000 hectares of land has been put into service in southern Helmand province, officials

4th CNIC distribution center opens in Kabul

By Zarghona Salehai on 22 September 2019 KABUL (Pajhwok): A fourth computerized national identity card (CNIC) distribution center has been opened in Kart-i-Parwan area of... read more

Nothing can stop us from voting, assert Ghor women

By Pajhwok Report on 22 September 2019 FIROZKOH (Pajhwok): Many women in western Ghor... read more

Kandahar disables demand Karzai-promised land plots

By Ahmad Bashir Naadem on 22 September 2019   KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): Physically-challenged people in southern Kandahar province demand implementation of a residential scheme promised during former

7 of a family dead as rickshaw plunges into river

By Javed Hamim Kakar on 22 September 2019 KABUL (Pajhwok): Seven members of a family were killed on Sunday morning when their rickshaw plunged... read more

Herat: 30 polling sites face closure, 69 high risk

By Storai Karimi on 22 September 2019 HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): The Independent Election Commission (IEC) regional office in western Herat province on Sunday said 30 polling stations would... read more

Govt retakes control of Ghazni’s Jaghato district

By Pajhwok on 22 September 2019 KABUL (Pajhwok): The Jaghato district of southern Ghazni province has been recaptured by the security forces, the government claimed... read more

T20I Tri-series 2019, Match 6, Bangladesh vs Afghanistan – Shakib’s record knock, Bangladesh’s rare win and more stats

All the statistical highlights from Bangladesh’s rare win over Afghanistan in the T20I format.

Injured Rashid Khan doubtful for tri-series final against Bangladesh

Team manager Nazim Jar Abdur Rahim Zai said Rashid’s injury will be monitored over the next couple of days.

Twitter Reactions: Shakib Al Hasan neutralizes Rashid Khan’s Afghanistan in Chattogram

Shakib and Mosaddek combined to score 18 runs off Rashid's third over to almost seal the fate of the match.

T20I Tri-series 2019, Match 5, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe – Masakadza’s last hurrah, Zimbabwe’s rare win, Rahmanullah’s quick start and more stats

All the statistical highlights from Zimbabwe’s sensational win over Afghanistan in Chattogram.

Rashid Khan names the best bowler he has ever faced

Rashid celebrated his 21st birthday on September 20.

T20I Tri-series 2019, Match 6, Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Preview – Teams to experiment in dress rehearsal for Grand Finale

The Tigers will be keen to cease their four-match losing streak in T20Is versus the Afghans before Tuesday's match.

David Warner wishes Rashid Khan in a hilarious way on his 21st birthday

Rashid and Warner have been part of the SRH in the IPL.

T20I tri-series 2019: Match 5, Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, Preview – Hamilton Masakadza set for final hurray in national colours

Masakadza got a couple of starts in the first three matches and will be wishing for a substantial knock for the national time one last time.

BBL 2019-20: Brisbane Heat signs Afghan spin-twin Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Zahir Khan

It will be Mujeeb's second stint with the franchise after he got 12 wickets last season.

Jammu and Kashmir: The view from India

Sanjay Bhattacharyya is the Indian Ambassador to Turkey.

Attack on Saudi oil facility signals new rules in 'Iran war’

The president’s delicate relationship with the Saudi royal family and Trump's re-election campaign are the real targets of the attack on Saudi Aramco.

Scores dead and wounded in US drone strike, Taliban blast in Afghanistan

Local officials say at least 30 civilians dead in Afghan-US strike which, according to the defence ministry, targeted Daesh in Nangarhar. In what has been a deadly morning for Afghanistan, a suicide truck

Car bomb kills at least 20 in southern Afghanistan

The Taliban, who have been carrying out nearly daily attacks since peace talks with the United States collapsed earlier this month, said the target was a nearby government intelligence department building

O'Brien replaces Bolton as Trump's security advisor

US President Trump appoints Robert O'Brien, his chief hostage negotiator and an established figure in Republican policy circles, for new role after firing his hawkish aide John Bolton.

Leverage for a long shot in Afghanistan

There is more to the scuppering of peace talks between the Taliban and the US than just continued fighting between the two sides.

Prosecutor can appeal ICC decision blocking Afghan investigation

ICC prosecutor has previously sought to examine possible atrocities by the Taliban, Afghan government forces, and US forces, mostly between 2003-2004.

UN extends Afghan mission after China withdraws veto threat

China had wielded its threat of veto, calling for the resolution to include a reference to President Xi's effort to reinvent the ancient Silk Road connecting Asia with Europe and Africa through massive

Two blasts kill at least 48 people in Afghanistan

A suicide bomb blast killed at least 26 people near President Ghani's campaign rally in Afghanistan's Parwan province, officials said. A blast in Kabul killed another 22 people.

Schiff says Trump's Ukraine call could justify impeachment

If an investigation shows that U.S. President Donald Trump pressured his Ukrainian counterpart to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, then impeachment would be the only option, U.S. House Intelligence

Pompeo says U.S. mission is to avoid war with Iran but measures in place to deter

Impeachment may be 'only remedy' for Trump’s Ukraine call, Schiff says

Afghanistan's Taliban meets Chinese government in Beijing

A Taliban delegation met China's special representative for Afghanistan in Beijing on Sunday to discuss the group's peace talks with the United States, a spokesman for the Islamist insurgency said.

Australia to help Trump reach the moon, and beyond

U.S. Democratic presidential hopefuls vie to wow voters at Iowa steak fry

Booker seeks $1.7 million in new funds to stay in Democratic White House race

Biden urges investigation into Trump Ukraine call

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, a frontrunner for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, on Saturday called for an investigation into reports that President Donald Trump pressed his Ukrainian

Booker seeks $1.7 million infusion to stay in Democratic White House race

Two Taliban suicide bombings in Afghanistan kill dozens

Dozens of people were killed in Afghanistan in two suicide bombings claimed by the Taliban. The first blew up at a presidential election rally - killing at least 26 people. A second - at an army base in

Son of al-Qaeda’s late leader Osama bin Laden killed in U.S. operation

The son of al-Qaeda's late leader Osama bin Laden is dead. The White House announced Hamza bin Laden was killed in a U.S. counter-terrorism operation. The post Son of al-Qaeda’s late leader Osama bin

America remembers the 9/11 terror attacks

At Ground Zero in lower Manhattan six single tolling bells ring out and the names of the dead are read aloud under a canopy of hundreds of Swamp White Oak trees.   The post America remembers the 9/11

US President Trump scraps surprise meeting with Taliban at Camp David

Al Qaeda and its leader Osama Bin Laden used Taliban-controlled Afghanistan to launch attacks against the U.S. on September 11, 2001. The U.S. went to war with the Taliban, but nearly 18 years later the

Trump administration defends decision to call off Taliban peace talks

The U.S. decision to suspend peace talks with the Taliban has many fearing that Afghanistan could see a spike in attacks by the militants as they try to force the U.S. back to the negotiating table. The

The Heat: Afghanistan peace process

The U.S. and Taliban back at the negotiating table for a ninth round of talks. Can the two sides achieve a diplomatic breakthrough or does peace in Afghanistan remain an illusion? The post The Heat: Afghanistan

Trump and Khan discuss Afghan war at White House meeting

The U.S. president welcomes Pakistan's PM for meeting on the Afghanistan war and other issues. This after a strain in ties softened by Islamabad's effort to foster talks with Afghan Taliban. The post Trump

UN warns of more than 70 million world wide refugees

A grim update from the UN ahead of World Refugee Day, the number of people displaced by war, violence and persecution exceeded 70 million in 2018. The post UN warns of more than 70 million world wide refugees

Afghanistan gem hunters risk all for precious minerals

Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley is home to one of the richest supplies of gems in the world. But the big challenge is getting them out with a war going on. The post Afghanistan gem hunters risk all for precious

Concerns remain high as Afghanistan prepares to go to 2019 presidential polls

With five days remaining to the deadline of transferring sensitive electoral materials to polling centers in 387 districts across the country, the Independent Election Commission (IEC) lags behind the

Maliha Hassan is in critical condition in prison

Former female commissioner of the Independent Election Commission (IEC), Maliha Hassan, who was sentenced to five years imprisonment on September 03, is in critical health condition in prison, according

Afghan forces reclaim Jaghatu district of Ghazni province

Afghan forces have reclaimed Jaghatu district of Ghazni province in a military operation launched on September 03, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said in a statement. The Afghan ministry of defense says

Airstrike kills 12 Taliban militants including two commanders of group

14 Taliban militants including two commanders of the militant group, were killed in an airstrike carried out by foreign forces in Bala Morghab district of the northwestern Badghis province on Friday night,

Ghani: peace cannot be ensured without ceasefire

On the occasion of International Day of Peace, September 21, President Ghani in a video speech said that the peace could be ensured only after a ceasefire is in place.   Ghani also noted that all reliable

Trump describes Taliban’s reluctance as main cause behind collapse of talks

Appearing in a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, in the White House on Friday, September 20, US President Donald Trump said he has called off US-Taliban peace talks

Karzai urges US to resume peace talks with Taliban

Speaking at a press conference in Kabul, today, September 19, former President Hamid Karzai urged the government of the United States to resume peace talks with the Taliban. He stressed that the talks

Ghani asks Pakistan to cooperate in ensuring safe polls in Afghanistan

In a telephonic conversation on late Wednesday, September 18, with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan, President Ghani asked Pakistan to cooperate in decreasing violence in the upcoming presidential

A Taliban truck bombing leaves 15 dead and 66 wounded in Zabul

As many as 12 people were killed and 20 others wounded after a Taliban truck packed with explosive went off at the entry of Zabul provincial hospital in Qalat, the capital of Zabul province, local officials

Afghanistan sweating on Rashid's fitness ahead of tri-series final

The captain suffered an injury to his left hamstring during the final round-robin game against Bangladesh

Shakib 70 powers Bangladesh to easy win

The hosts won the dead rubber by 4 wickets and will now face Afghanistan again in the final

Live Cricket Score: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, tri-series, 6th T20I

Catch the live updates of Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, tri-series, 6th T20I here

Afghanistan v Zimbabwe - Hamilton Masakadza's farewell

Masakadza shines in farewell game as Zimbabwe post consolation win

The skipper led from the front with a 42-ball 71 after Mpofu bagged a four-wicket haul

Live Cricket Score: Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, tri-series, 5th T20I

Catch the live updates of Afghanistan v Zimbabwe game in Chattogram

Nabi pyrotechnics powers Afghanistan to easy win

Mujeeb ur Rahman bagged a four-fer to bundled out Bangladesh for 139 in the run chase

Live Cricket Score: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan T20I

Catch all the live updates from the T20I between Bangladesh and Afghanistan in Dhaka

Zadran and Nabi power Afghanistan to a comfortable win

The duo put on a 107-run stand off 40 balls, which included seven consecutive sixes

SAARC Development Fund Disburses $13mn For Purchase of Drukair ATR 42-600

The SAARC Development Fund (SDF) disbursed loan amount USD 13 million to Drukair Corporation Limited for the purchase of Drukair ATR aircraft. This is following the agreement signed between the The post

New Toolkit To Support Growth of Afghan Women-Owned Businesses

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) introduced a new toolkit for Afghan businesses, especially women-owned businesses, during a September 19, 2019 event in Kabul. An estimated 150 representatives

New Power Supply Network in Samangan to Benefit 8,000 Residents

Samangan’s Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) and the Afghan-German Cooperation signed the contract for the construction of a power supply network in the Kokjar area of Hazrat Sultan District, Samangan. The

Iran To Build Railway in Chabahar Through Own Resources After Delays From India

The Iran government has decided to complete the railway line connecting Chabahar port to the Afghan border at Zahedan through its own resources by 2021. This comes as Iran finds The post Iran To Build

Afghan Transportation Ministry Creates New System to Monitor Projects

The Ministry of Transportation has created the “project management system” which will help the ministry to ensure the good quality of the road construction projects and prevent violations.  Based

The Spin Sauce Story—an Afghan Success Story in USA

The story behind SPIN SAUCE started over 30 years ago, when Jamal Rasoully’s parents created the white sauce like dressing for their family-owned Afghan restaurant in New York City.  It The post The

US Federal ReserveTo Cut Interest Rates By a Quarter Point

The Federal Reserve is looking to cut rates by a quarter point and not half a point in September.   In accordance to the global economic outlook, the Federal Reserve is The post US Federal ReserveTo

Afghanistan Exports Talc to China For First Time Via Hairatan Railroad

Afghanistan exported 1100 tons of talc to China for the first time from Mazar-e-Sharif through the Hairatan railroad. The goods will arrive in China, crossing Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, in the The post

New Power Supply Network for Mazar-e Sharif Benefits 20,000 Residents

Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) in Balkh and the Afghan-German Cooperation signed the contract for upgrading a power supply network in the eastern part of Mazar-e Sharif.  More than 20,000 The

Ghani Confesses About Removing a Senator to Help His Election Ally

President Ashraf Ghani confessed this week about the removing of a serving senator from a senate seat to help his elections ally Fazel Hadi Muslimyar bid for speakership. Speaking at a campaign rally in

Taliban Delegation Visits China

Suhail Shaheen, the Taliban spokesman for Qatar office confirmed on Sunday that a delegation of the group led by Mullah Baradar the head of Taliban’s political office in Qatar is in China for talks.

Taliban Closes Dozens of Schools Being Used As Polling Centers

The Taliban militants have closed dozens of schools which were supposed to be used as polling centers on the upcoming presidential elections. On the latest move, the insurgent group has shut down the doors

US-Taliban Talks without Afghan Gov’t Was a Mistake: Crocker

Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker has told that talking with the Taliban in the absence of Afghan government was “a huge mistake”. Speaking during an interview with Fox News on Saturday,

Key ‘Taliban Commander’ Among Seven Killed in Parwan

Seven Taliban militants including a key commander of the group were killed during an operation conducted by “01 Unit” of the Afghan intelligence agency in Parwan province on Saturday night, an official

Election98 : Technical and Legal Challenges of 28th September Election

Sola: Trump’s Comments on Canceling Talks with Taliban

Pas Az Khabar: U.S. Cuts Millions of Dollar in Aid to Afghanistan Discussed

Taliban Shadow District Governor Among 9 Militants Killed in Balkh

Taliban’s shadow governor for Zari district of Balkh province was killed in a clash with Afghan forces on Saturday night, 209 Shaheen Corps said in a statement. According to the statement, the clash

Afghanistan signs 10-year electricity import deal with Uzbekistan

Afghanistan's state owned power company has signed a deal with Uzbekistan to import electricity from the Central Asian country for another 10 years.

Afghan election: Sensitive materials transportation to districts ends tomorrow

The process of transporting sensitive election materials from provincial capitals to districts will end tomorrow, officials said on Sunday.

Afghan authorities distribute 287k electronic ID cards in one year and a half

Afghan authorities have distributed 287,000 electronic identification cards since the process began one year and a half ago.

Afghan forces retake Ghazni's Jaghatu district after two years

Afghan forces have reclaimed control of Jaghatu district in central-eastern Ghazni province after two years, officials said on Saturday.

Afghan government ready to negotiate with Taliban anywhere, anytime: minister

Afghan government is ready to negotiate with the Taliban anywhere and anytime, the country's state minister for peace said on Saturday.

Pakistan rejects Kabul's statement of not recognizing Durand Line as border

Islamabad has rejected Afghan government's statement that it doesn't recognize the Durand Line as an official border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Taliban force schools in central Afghan district to close

The Taliban have forced dozens of schools in Mohammad Agha district of Afghanistan's central Logar province to close, officials said on Saturday.

Int'l Day of Peace: Afghan president reiterates call for ceasefire

 Afghan President Ashraf Ghani reiterated call for ceasefire in an address to mark International Day of Peace on Saturday.

US to return $100 million, withhold millions more from Afghanistan due to 'corruption'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday the United States was returning approximately $100 million intended for an energy infrastructure project in Afghanistan and would withhold a further $60

At least four killed as suicide bomber and gunmen attack Afghan government building

At least four people were killed and a dozen injured when gunmen stormed a crowded government building in eastern Afghanistan Wednesday following a suicide bombing, with desperate survivors leaping from

Taliban kill at least 48 in bloody day ahead of Afghan polls

Taliban suicide bombers killed at least 48 people and wounded dozens more in two blasts Tuesday — one at a campaign rally for the president and the other in Kabul — with the insurgents warning of more

Trump confirms death of al-Qaida heir Hamza bin Laden

President Donald Trump on Saturday confirmed that Hamza bin Laden, the son and designated heir of al-Qaida founder Osama bin Laden, was killed in a counterterrorism operation along the Afghanistan-Pakistan

Taliban car bomb blast kills four Afghan special forces members in Kabul

A suicide bomber targeted an Afghan Special Forces base in Kabul on Thursday, killing at least four commandos, officials said, as violence continued to escalate following the collapse of peace talks between

Trump, the DIY foreign policy president: John Bolton's ouster confirms it

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Trump marks another 9/11 anniversary with war still raging, issues threat against any further attacks on U.S.

On his third Sept. 11 anniversary as president, Donald Trump on Wednesday remembered the victims, first responders and U.S. troops that have battled in Afghanistan, and he unleashed threats against militants

Al-Qaida chief in 9/11 speech calls for Muslim attacks on West

Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri called Wednesday on Muslims to attack U.S., European, Israeli and Russian targets in a speech on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. SITE Intelligence Group,

Blast heard near U.S. Embassy in Kabul on 9/11 anniversary

A large explosion rocked Afghanistan's capital near the U.S. Embassy just minutes into Wednesday, the anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the United States. A plume of smoke rose over Kabul just after

Trump dumps John Bolton, his third national security adviser, says they 'disagreed strongly'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday forced out John Bolton, his hawkish national security adviser with whom he had significant disagreements on Iran, Afghanistan and a cascade of other global challenges. The

Durand Line lacks legal basis: Rana Think Tank

AT News Report              KABUL: Political pundits participated in monthly session of Rana Think Tank have criticized Pakistan for mentioning Torkham crossing point as a border between the

Editorial: Looming insecurity, fraud in run-up to polls

Afghanistan is going to choose a new president next Saturday; however, every election that Afghanistan has had over the past 19 years has been riddled with fraud and marred by violence. This is while the

Pak embassy refutes Durand Line’s linkage to Afghan peace

AT News Report KABUL: Pakistan said Saturday that the Durand Line was an internationally recognized border, reportedly asking Afghanistan to recognize the de-facto line, otherwise it would affect the Afghan

“Peace talks without govt. was a mistake”

AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: “Talking to the Taliban without the Afghan government in the room was a huge mistake,” the former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker said in an interview with Fox

Karzai condemns ‘incorrect words’ about Marshal Fahim

AT News Report KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai condemns what he called “incorrect words” about Marashal Qasim Fahim, a jihadi commander who served as Karzai’s first vice president. “Unfortunately,

Pashtoon leaders support political solution for Afghan conundrum

AT News Report KABUL: Leaders of a Pashtonn political movement said peace in Afghanistan was a key matter for Kabul and Islamabad, saying that Afghan peace should e resolved through political ways. The

Media companies owe personnel’s payment up to two years

AT News Report KABUL: 15 media organizations have failed to pay their journalists and other staff from six to 21 months, a media watchdog said. The media supporting agency (NAI) warned on Sunday that it

7 die as Rickshaw plunges into river

AT News Report KABUL: Seven members of a single family were killed when their auto-rickshaw plunged into a river on the Kabul-Jalalabad highway in center Kabul province on Sunday. Hasrat Abdullah, the

China, Taliban discussed Afghan peace process

AT News Report KABUL: A nine member Taliban delegation led by Abdul Ghani Baradar, the group’s deputy leader, have visited China to discuss issues related to the Afghan peace process and peace agreement

Family Finds Breadwinner Dead, Suspect Unknown

FARYAB (The Killid Group) – Local authorities confirmed a man dead – who was a breadwinner to his family – in Police District 4 of Maimana city in northwestern province of Faryab. The post Family

ISIS, Taliban Break into a Fight in Nangarhar

NANGARHAR (The Killid Group) – At least 9 Daesh insurgents and two Taliban members, killed during the clashes between the two groups in Nangarhar province, local authorities said. The post ISIS, Taliban

2 Purported Suicide Bomber Killed in Faryab

FARYAB (The Killid Group) – At least two purported suicide bombers killed, and one further arrested, during clashes with Afghan security forces, after they were identified for their attempted attack

Jalalabad Blast Claims 1 Civilians

NANGARHAR (The Killid Group) – At least one killed and another wounded after an embedded explosive device to a vehicle went off in Jalalabad city of Nangarhar province, local authorities said. The post

Special Unit Formed to Ensure Security during Elections in Faryab

FARYAB (The Killid Group) – A special unit of at least 100 Afghan security forces were formed to particularly assure people’s security during the upcoming presidential elections in Andkhoy district

Istalif of Afghan Capital, a Place for Families Recreation

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Roadside Mine Blast Claims Child, Hurts 11

ARWAN (The Killid Group) – At least one child killed and further 11 wounded after a roadside mine went off in Charikar city of Parwan province, Ministry of Interior Affairs said. The post Roadside Mine

ISIS Asserts Responsibility for Attack in Karbala that Killed 12

KARBALA, Iraq – The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or ISIS) has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack near the Iraqi city of Karbala on Friday, the group's Amaq news agency said. The

ANDSF Retrieve Jaghto District after 2 Years of Taliban Control

GHAZNI (The Killid Group) – Afghan security force retrieved Jaghto district of a southeastern province from Taliban influences, which had been under control of the Taliban militants for two years, Ministry

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The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, a Japanese nuclear plant with seven units, the largest single nuclear power station in the world, was completely shut down for 21 months following an earthquake

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Pakistan PM’s remarks on Afghan peace process stir diplomatic row

Kabul, Afghanistan – People in Afghanistan have criticised Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s reported remarks suggesting the formation of an interim government in the war-torn

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Heavy Casualties Inflicted to ISIS Fighters

87 ISIS fighters were killed in national security special operation in Achen District, Nangarhar province. Ataullah Khogyani spokesman for Nangarhar governor told BNA the operation was launched in Abdul

UN probe indicates US air raid killed 13 civilians

The preliminary findings of a UN investigation in northern Afghanistan has found that a US air raid on Saturday killed 13 civilians, most of them children. The attack in Kunduz followed a Taliban raid

President Ghani Praises EU’s Assistance to Afghanistan // EU Agenda is to Support Peace & Development in Afghanistan: Mogherini

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani met with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini at the Presidential Palace yesterday. According to BNA report,

Trump To Announce New Strategy and Probably More Troops For Afghanistan

President Trump has settled on a new military strategy in Afghanistan after months of bitter internal debates by his national security team and will announce a plan Monday expected to provide U.S. commanders

EU Supports Afghan-Led Peace Talks: Mogherini

Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah met with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini here at the Sapidar Palace yesterday, a statement said.

Afghan Officials: Taliban Suffers Heavy Casualties In Several Provinces

Afghan authorities say Taliban militants have suffered heavy casualties in the latest security operations in several provinces across the country. 

Two Killed In Roadside Blast In Southern Afghanistan

Two civilians have been killed in a roadside bomb attack in southern Afghanistan, officials said on September 21.

Afghan President Vows Steps To Prevent Civilian Casualties After Deadly Attacks

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has promised to take steps to prevent civilian casualties in the war against militants, a day after at least 30 civilians were killed in a U.S. drone strike in eastern Nangarhar

UNICEF Says More Than 29 Million Babies Born In Conflict Zones In 2018

More than 29 million babies were born last year into conflict-affected areas, including Afghanistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

U.S. To Return And Withhold Some $160 Million In Aid To Afghanistan

The United States has said it is cutting back $160 million worth of aid to Afghanistan, accusing Kabul of rampant corruption less than 10 days before a crucial presidential election.

Taliban Attack In Southern Afghanistan Kills At Least 20, Injures Dozens

A car-bomb attack in Afghanistan's southern Zabul Province has killed at least 20 people and wounded dozens, officials say.

U.S. Afghan Special Envoy Khalilzad Agrees To Brief House Committee

Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan, will brief a House of Representatives committee on peace negotiations in a compromise after the panel subpoenaed him in frustration over his refusal

Government Compound In Eastern Afghanistan Attacked

At least one suicide bomber and several gunmen have attacked a government building in eastern Afghanistan, wounding nine people including a child and a woman, officials say.

Taliban 'Open' To Fresh Talks With U.S. After Deadly Afghan Bombings

The Taliban's chief negotiator has said the "doors are open" to resuming talks with the United States, hours after two attacks claimed by the militants killed at least 48 people in Afghanistan.

Saudis Say 'Act Of War' If Attacks On Oil Facilities Came From Iran's Territory

Saudi Arabia says that while it is pursuing a peaceful solution one week after a major attack on its oil facilities, the kingdom would regard it as "an act of war" if an ongoing investigation

Afghan President Vows Steps To Prevent Civilian Casualties After Deadly Attacks

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has promised to take steps to prevent civilian casualties in the war against militants, a day after at least 30 civilians were killed in a U.S. drone strike in eastern Nangarhar

U.S. To Return And Withhold Some $160 Million In Aid To Afghanistan

The United States has said it is cutting back $160 million worth of aid to Afghanistan, accusing Kabul of rampant corruption less than 10 days before a crucial presidential election.

Regional Security Law In Pakistan Comes Under Fire

Human rights campaigners in Pakistan have criticized the government for enacting a tough security law that grants sweeping powers to security forces in a northwestern province bordering Afghanistan.

Pakistani Rights Activist In Hiding From Authorities Arrives In U.S.

Prominent Pakistani human rights activist Gulalai Ismail, who had been on the run from authorities for months, says she has arrived in the United States.

At Least 50 People Killed In Air Strike, Car Bombing In Afghanistan

A car-bomb attack in Afghanistan's southern Zabul Province has killed at least 20 people and wounded dozens, officials say.

U.S. Afghan Special Envoy Khalilzad Agrees To Brief House Committee

Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan, will brief a House of Representatives committee on peace negotiations in a compromise after the panel subpoenaed him in frustration over his refusal

Breaking Barriers With Beauty: Pakistan's First Transgender Salon

Bebo Haider says she used to be unable to get a haircut in Karachi -- businesses would refuse to serve her because she was transgender. So Haider decided to start her own beauty salon where transgender

Pakistani Plan For Media Courts Marks ‘Black Day’ For Press Freedom

Pakistani media advocates, human rights activists, and opposition politicians have strongly denounced the government's plan to set up special tribunals to deal with media-related cases, calling

International TV Day is celebrated while televisions in Afghanistan suffer tens of challenges

November 21st coincides with the International TV Day, which is celebrated in most of countries. In Afghanistan in general all media in specific televisions sustain plenty of problems. On this occasion

Disruption of telecommunication networks caused disturbance to free flow of information

  Based on reports that Nai found telecommunication networks are disrupted since 24 hours in Badghais province due to armed groups’ threats and only a network works in some areas in Qala-e-Naw

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

     On the threshold of International day of “Ending the culture of impunity from prosecution of crimes against journalists”  Nai emphasized on the regulation to be approved and signed

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

  IEC, Independent Election Commission announced that tonight at 11:59 minutes and 59 seconds, 17th October 2018 blackout period will be started. Thus, media are requested to follow up the  rule

A local cameraperson is martyred as result of a blast

  Muhammad Asif Hakimi one of the local camerapersons in Rustaq district of Takhar province was martyred as a result of the bomb blast during an election campaign on 13th October 2018. He was

Government should pave the ground for implementing Access to Information Law

  A couple of months  ago Center for Law and Democracy through a review and ratting of law has announced Afghanistan’s Access to Information Law in 1st rank and said that this is the best law

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

Taliban allows Red Cross to resume operations as militant casualties mount

The insurgents are in dire need of humanitarian assistance as military pressure on group ramps up, experts say.

Youth call out Taliban at 'peace and ceasefire' cricket tournament

Youth from seven southern provinces urged the Taliban at cricket tournament to accept peace and declare a nationwide ceasefire.

Herat prosthetists give war-disabled a new start

The Taliban's long and violent campaign against the government has resulted in the maiming of thousands of civilians.

Taliban destroys civilian hospital in Zabul, misleads public about target

The militants said the target of the car bomb was the National Directorate of Security (NDS) building in Qalat, but the weakened group instead took out a nearby hospital.

Taliban suicide bombings target civilians in public spaces, kill nearly 50

The violent acts show that the militants have no interest in peace, said President Ashraf Ghani.

Taliban body count skyrockets as coalition forces ramp up operations

Hundreds of Taliban fighters have been killed in recent action following the group's failure to choose peace instead of war.

Questions swirl as weakened Taliban turns to Russia after talks falter

Afghans are wondering what the weakened militant group and its military backer are discussing after the group undermined the peace process by its own actions.

Surrendered Taliban militants to receive plots of land in Laghman

Authorities are offering beleaguered fighters who join the peace process an opportunity to restart their lives.

US expands powers to target terrorist groups and their financial backers

The new powers to act against financial institutions come as the Iranian regime flouts international sanctions via a large petroleum shipping network.

Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) has included 165 educational fields of study in the Revision Plan

Kabul, Afghanistan – Considering the National Strategic Plan for Higher Education, MoHE has put efforts to develop and strengthen the education system of the country aiming to deliver quality education

Police personnel in managerial level will not remain in a province for more than three years

Kabul, Afghanistan – Based on MoI rotation program, police personnel who have been in in duty for over three years in one province, will be rotated to other provinces. Speaking in a press conference,

For the first time the international community commended Afghan government’s programs and commitments in an international conference

Kabul, Afghanistan: In a joint press conference, Shah Hussain Murtazawi, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, with spokesperson for Ministry of Finance, outlined the results of the Geneva conference, and

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

KABUL, Afghanistan: The Independent Election Commission (IEC) assures that no vote of voters will be wasted, and this commission will pave the ground to everyone to cast their votes. Shaima Alam Soroush,

70,000 forces are assigned for security of polling stations and centers

Kabul, Afghanistan: Spokespersons of MoI, MoD, MoWA, IDLG and MoE appeared in a press conference at GMIC and assured people about the security of polling centers and requested people to use from the right

The presence of men and women in polling centers and stations is impressive

KABUL, Afghanistan: The Independent Election Commission (IEC) said that the presence of men and women in polling centers and stations is significant in the early minutes of the morning. Today Shaima Alam

NPA introduced Afghanistan Government Electronic & Open Procurement System

GMIC, Kabul, Afghanistan – In a conference on “Supporting Private Sector in Public Procurement”, National Procurement Authority  (NPA) introduced Afghanistan Government Electronic & Open Procurement

Teachers’ salaries to be paid through mobile

Kabul, Afghanistan: Afghan Minister of Telecommunication and Technology Aryubi and Afghan Minister of Education Balkhi singed an memorandum of understanding which will facilitate payment for teachers through

Security situation tuned to normal in Sayed Abad district

Today early morning, reinforcement dispatched to Sayed Abad district of Maidan Wardak province and currently the situation tuned to normal in this district. Nasrut Rahimi, MoI deputy spokesperson in a

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

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