Not All Polling Stations Open On Time

IEC Could Open Some Polling Stations Sunday

The commission’s chief said they would take a decision this afternoon as to whether polling stations that have not yet opened, should…

Leaders Welcome The People’s Strong Will To Vote

President Ghani says over eight million eligible Afghans will use their constitutional right to determine the future of the country by…

Gen. Miller Says Kandahar Attack Was On Security Forces

President Ghani Casts His Vote

Not All Polling Stations Open On Time

The CEO’s second deputy Mohaqeq confirmed some polling stations in Kabul had not opened on time.

CEO Casts His Vote After Short Delay

Abdullah eventually registered his fingerprints on the new biometric system and cast his ballot after IEC staff took a while to find his…

President Ghani Casts His Vote

President Ashraf Ghani says by voting in today’s elections, Afghans will be able to determine their own future. 

Afghans To Vote In Parliamentary Elections

Polling centers across the country will open at 7am local time in the long-awaited parliamentary elections.

NATO SCR says ‘Impressed by the courage and determination of Afghan voters’

The NATO Senior Civlian Representative in Afghanistan Cornelius Zimmermann has hailed the Afghan people for their courage and determination for Read the full article... The post NATO SCR says ‘Impressed

Fresh skirmish reported among the Afghan, Pak forces in Spin Boldak

The Afghan and Pakistani forces have briefly exchanged fire along the Drand Line in Spin Boldak district of southern Kandahar Read the full article... The post Fresh skirmish reported among the Afghan,

Taliban’s shadow governor for Maidan Wardak killed in ANDSF operations

The shadow governor of the Taliban group for Maidan Wardak province has been killed during the operations of the Afghan Read the full article... The post Taliban’s shadow governor for Maidan

IEC to extend voting time in some polling stations

The Independent Election Commission (IEC) Chief Gula Jan Abdul Badi Sayad says the commission will extend the voting time in Read the full article... The post IEC to extend voting time in some polling

70,000 Afghan forces assigned to ensure security of parliamentary elections

The Afghan security and defense officials are saying that 70 thousand security and defense forces have been assigned to ensure Read the full article... The post 70,000 Afghan forces assigned to ensure

Voting underway for parliamentary elections in Afghanistan except Kandahar, Ghazni

The voting process for the parliamentary elections kicked off in Afghanistan earlier today amid tight security measures. The voting is Read the full article... The post Voting underway for parliamentary

Afghan, Pakistani foreign ministers discuss deadly Kandahar attack

The Afghan foreign minister Salahuddin Rabbani discussed the deadly Kandahar attack with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi during a Read the full article... The post Afghan, Pakistani foreign

36 dead, wounded in Kabul traffic incident

At least thirty six people were killed or wounded in a traffic incident in Kabul, the government officials said Friday. Read the full article... The post 36 dead, wounded in Kabul traffic incident appeared

Three suspects arrested in connection to deadly Kandahar incident

At least three people have been arrested in connection to the deadly incident in southern Kandahar province that left the Read the full article... The post Three suspects arrested in connection to deadly

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

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

Suicide bomber strikes Kabul polling station, 15 killed

Understanding Afghanistan's elections 2018

Afghanistan headed to the polls on October 20 to vote for its third parliament since adopting the 2004 constitution.

Afghanistan extends voting after polling stations fail to open

Afghans given more time because process was slowed by lack of voting materials as staff struggled with biometric system.

Afghan voters head to the polls despite security threats

Close to nine million Afghans have registered to take part in the vote, but concerns abound over the threat of attacks.

All you need to know about Afghanistan's parliamentary elections

Parliamentary polls, the third since the Taliban's fall in 2001, seen as test-run ahead of presidential vote next year.

'It is time': Women candidates in Afghanistan promise change

This year, a total of 417 women are fighting for a seat in the 250-member Afghanistan parliament.

Kandahar polls postponed after police chief's killing

The delay was caused by the assassination of General Abdul Raziq and intelligence chief of the province.

Profile: Who is Afghanistan's General Abdul Raziq?

Kandahar police chief known for being a powerful commander and feared enemy of the Taliban was killed on Thursday.

Afghanistan's Shia lose hope the election will bring change

Many already marginalised Shia are further disenchanted with the government after a series of ISIL attacks.

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

U.S. troop killed in action in Afghanistan

Pentagon confirms 7th U.S. service member killed in war-torn country this year, but gives no details

Airstrikes blamed for 21 Afghan civilian deaths in 2 days

U.N. says it's unclear whether strikes, which reportedly hit 2 different families, were by Afghan or U.S.-led NATO forces

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

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

Sweden Indicts Woman Who Tried to Block Afghan Man’s Deportation on Flight

Prosecutors said Elin Ersson had violated the Swedish aviation act by remaining standing on takeoff. But she vowed to continue her campaign.

Afghans Vote in Elections Marred by Fears of Violence and Fraud

Parliamentary elections, delayed by three years, got underway across Afghanistan on Saturday, though as many as a third of polling centers were shut because of security concerns.

Afghanistan Delays Election in Province as Key Security Leader Is Buried

Voting in the national parliamentary elections will be postponed for a week in Kandahar Province, where the police chief, Gen. Abdul Raziq, was gunned down on Thursday.

Afghan Police Chief in Kandahar Is Killed After Meeting With U.S. Commander

Gen. Abdul Raziq had survived dozens of attempts on his life before the attack on Thursday. Gen. Austin S. Miller, the commander of American forces in Afghanistan, was not hurt.

Afghan Leader Blindsided by U.S. Meeting With Taliban, Officials Say

An American envoy who met the Taliban reportedly tried to evade the topic during a meeting with an already concerned Afghan president, several officials say.

For Afghans, ‘Words Do Not Have the Strength’ to Speak of Existential Crisis

Seventeen years into the war, Afghans cannot remember a time quite like this, with peril and hopelessness at every turn, and no clear way out.

U.S. Officials Meet With Taliban Again as Trump Pushes Afghan Peace Process

It’s the second time top American diplomats have met with the Taliban since the White House ordered direct talks this summer to seek an end to the conflict.

Overlooked No More: Annemarie Schwarzenbach, Author, Photographer and ‘Ravaged Angel’

A Swiss heiress, she was an adventurous traveler whose writings, along with her androgynous glamour and troubled life, made her a gay cult figure after her death.

17 Years to the Day the U.S. Invaded, 54 Are Killed Across Afghanistan

A 24-hour tally of attacks across Afghanistan showed violence has intensified without tangible signs of peace talks.

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

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.

APL 2018, Match 15, Nangarhar Leopards vs Paktia Panthers Review: Panthers hunt the Leopards down with ease

The second innings of the game was all about one person, the Panthers' skipper Mohammad Shahzad. The post APL 2018, Match 15, Nangarhar Leopards vs Paktia Panthers Review: Panthers hunt the Leopards down

Stats: Balkh Legends and Kabul Zwanan engage in a six hitting massacre in APL

Chris Gayle produced his first big innings in the APL as the most prolific T2- batsman scored a 48-ball 80. The post Stats: Balkh Legends and Kabul Zwanan engage in a six hitting massacre in APL appeared

Stats: Hazaratullah Zazai scores a 12-ball fifty in the Afghanistan Premier League T20

Hazaratullah Zazai took on Abdullah Mazari in the 4th over by hitting him for six sixes. The post Stats: Hazaratullah Zazai scores a 12-ball fifty in the Afghanistan Premier League T20 appeared first on

APL Match 14, Balkh Legends vs Kabul Zwanan, Review: Legends defend 245, but not before a scare

Over 460 runs were scored in the high-scoring match. The post APL Match 14, Balkh Legends vs Kabul Zwanan, Review: Legends defend 245, but not before a scare appeared first on CricTracker.

8 killed, 45 wounded in Baghlan election related incidents

By Raz Muhammad on 20 October 2018 PUL-I-KHUMRI (Pajhwok): At least eight people were killed and 45 others wounded in incidents happened during the Wolesi Jirga elections in... read more

President praises security forces for polls security

By nasir Ahamad sidiqi on 20 October 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday praised security forces, including intelligence, for security of the... read more

Voters say their names missing, misspelled

By Zeerak Fahim on 20 October 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): Names of many people were missing from voter lists in some polling stations while names of others were misspelled... read more

AIHRC praises voters’ active participation in polls

By Mohammad Asif Ahmadzai on 20 October 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok):  The Afghanistan... read more

15 dead, 110 injured in Afghan election violence

By Pajhwok Team on 20 October 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 15 people died and 110 other wounded in election related violence across... read more

Huge turnout a strong message to enemies: Mohib

By Zirak faheem on 20 October 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): National Security Advisor (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib on Saturday said the Afghans’ vast participation in the parliamentary... read more

Voting in Kabul’s Qarabagh district tomorrow

By Farid Tanha on 20 October 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): Hundreds of residents protested against lack of election materials at polling stations in Qarabagh district of... read more

Technical issues hamper voting in Badakhshan

By Gul Mohammad Tanha on 20 October 2018 FAIZABAD (Pajhwok): Residents of northeastern Badakhshan province said missing of names from voter lists, too many observers and no knowledge about biometrics

Gen. Raziq laid to rest in Kandahar amid tight security

By Bashir Ahmad Naadim on 20 October 2018 KANDAHAR (Pajhwok): The slain police chief for southern Kandahar province, Gen. Abdul Raziq, was laid to rest in this provincial capital city amid tight security

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.

Campaign to bring hero Afghan interpreter to UK from Athens

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

Afghan migrant says 'insults to Islam' motivated Amsterdam attack

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

At least 130 casualties in chaotic Afghanistan election

The United Nations, which has been supporting the process, has urged Afghans to "use this opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote" and called for the election to take place

Afghanistan votes amid chaos, corruption and Taliban threats

The United Nations, which has been supporting the process, has urged Afghans to "use this opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote" and called for the election to take place

The Taliban strike in their heartland. Why is Kandahar so important?

The Taliban achieve a tactical and propaganda coup against the American led occupation force.

Commander killed in Afghanistan embodies 17 years of failed US policy

US forces in Afghanistan have relied on local warlords to maintain peace, and time and again, this has proved to be a chaotic strategy. How long can this cycle continue?

Afghans set to vote amid Taliban threats and corruption

Almost nine million voters in Afghanistan are registered to cast their ballots in Saturday's parliamentary polls that are being conducted after a three-year delay.

High number of young candidates contest polls in Afghanistan

Almost nine million registered voters in Afghanistan can cast their ballots in Saturday's parliamentary elections that are being conducted after a delay of 3 years. Terror attacks and a worsening economy

Top Afghan officials killed in Kandahar, US general unhurt

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in the southern city of Kandahar that claimed the lives of the provincial governor, intelligence and police chiefs.

Afghan-style democracy faces test in legislative election

Almost nine million people have registered to vote in the October 20 parliamentary election, which is more than three years late and only the third since the fall of the Taliban in 2001.

Bomb under office chair kills Afghan election candidate and two others

Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in the southern province of Helmand that killed Abdul Jabar Qahraman, who was preparing to contest Saturday's parliamentary polls.

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

AGHAZE ROZ 19 Oct 2018

IEC Extends Elections to Sunday Due to Issues at Polling Centers  

The Independent Election Commission (IEC) has extended voting in the parliamentary elections to Sunday in some polling centers after technical and organizational problems stopped people casting their vote

Pakistan FM Phones Afghan Counterpart to Condole Loss of Lives in Kandahar Shooting

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qurashi on Friday telephoned his Afghan counterpart Salahuddin Rabbani to condole the death of senior government officials in a shooting in Kandahar yesterday. The

UNAMA Urges Taliban to Respect, Protect Civilians Participating in Elections

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has called on the Afghan citizens to exercise their constitutional right and vote in the parliamentary elections which are set for tomorrow (Saturday).

Traffic Incident in Kabul Leaves At least 20 Killed

At least 20 people have been killed in a traffic incident in Qarabagh district of Kabul, officials said Friday. Qarabagh district governor Mohammad Azim Dil Aqa told Ariana News that the incident took

Police Arrest Three Suspects in Connection to Kandahar Deadly Incident

At least three people have been arrested in connection to the deadly incident in southern Kandahar province that left the provincial Police Chief and Intelligence Chief dead, the Interior Ministry said

Parliamentary Elections in Kandahar Delayed After Taliban Attack

Less than a day after the deadly incident Kandahar, the government on Friday postponed the parliamentary elections in the province for one week. The polling for filling the 249 seats in the lower house

Kandahar Incident Won’t Change U.S. Resolve in South Asia Strategy: Pentagon

Following the gunfire attack in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan which killed one of the country’s most powerful security officials, Pentagon says the incident will not change the U.S. resolve

AGHAZE ROOZ 20 Oct 2018

High participation of Afghans in election a response to enemies: CE Abdullah

Afghan people gave a response to the enemies with their high participation in the parliamentary election on Saturday, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah said.

Voting postponed to Sunday in centers that fail to open on Saturday

Voters can cast their votes tomorrow Sunday at centers that fail to open on Saturday, a source at the Independent Election Commission said.

Afghans flock to vote in parliamentary election

Elections began in Afghanistan on Saturday as citizens flocked to the polling stations to choose new parliament.

Afghan general Abdul Raziq killed in Kandahar attack

Gunfire rocked governor's compound in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province on Thursday, a source told 1TV.

Gunfire at governor's compound in Kandahar

Gunfire rocked governor's compound in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province on Thursday, a source told 1TV.

Afghanistan closing Pakistan border crossing for elections

Afghanistan will temporarily shut Torkham border crossing with Pakistan as a security measure for Saturday's parliamentary and district council elections, an official said Thursday.

Afghanistan's electoral body disqualifies seven more candidates

Afghanistan's Electoral Complaints Commission on Thursday announced disqualification of seven more parliamentary candidates.

One in five Afghans confident in honesty of elections: Gallup poll

Almost one in five Afghans have confidence in the honesty of the country's elections, according to a Gallup poll released on Thursday.

Czech says five of its soldiers injured in Afghanistan attack

Czech Republic has confirmed that five of its soldiers were wounded in Wednesday's bomb attack in Afghanistan's central Parwan 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

Afghan voters brave attacks, delays on election day

A suicide bomber blew himself up in the Afghan capital on Saturday, killing at least 15 people as voting concluded in parliamentary elections overshadowed by the threat of violence and long delays at polling

Suicide blast in Afghan capital kills at least 10

A suicide bomber blew himself up in an area in the north of the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 10 people and wounding many more, a security official said.

Suicide attack kills 15 people in Afghan capital on election day

A suicide bomber blew himself up in the Afghan capital on Saturday, killing at least 15 people as voting concluded in parliamentary elections that were overshadowed by the threat of attacks and serious

Trump a reluctant critic of Saudi Arabia despite pressure to act

Six days after Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared, U.S. President Donald Trump tried to play down the crisis, saying "hopefully that will sort itself out".

Afghanistan extends election to Sunday due to chaos at polling stations

Voting in Afghanistan's parliamentary election will be extended to Sunday in some constituencies after technical and organizational problems stopped voters casting their ballot in some polling centers

Alaska's independent governor ends re-election bid, endorses Democrat

Afghans vote amid chaos, corruption and Taliban threats

Afghans began voting on Saturday in parliamentary elections overshadowed by chaotic organization, allegations of corruption and violence that has forced a postponement of the vote in the strategic southern

Trump backs water projects in U.S. West as election nears

Judge drops some charges against ex-Trump campaign aide Manafort

U.S. prosecutors on Friday agreed to drop criminal charges against Paul Manafort that a jury deadlocked on in August, as a federal judge set a Feb. 8 date for the former Trump campaign manager's sentencing

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

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Sami (JUI-S) chief, Maulana Samiul Haq has called on China to play a larger role in negotiations to end the war in Afghanistan, now in its 17th year. In an interview with Bloomberg,

Dr. Abdullah Left Kabul for Jakarta

Leading a high a ranking governmental delegation Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Chief Executive of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has left Kabul for Jakarta capital of Indonesia. According to BNA report,

Jurat Sacked As President’s Advisor, Deputy NSC

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday sacked Din Mohammad Jurat as his senior advisor and deputy of the National Security Council (NSC), a statement from the office of the president said. “Sacking

List of mathematical constants

A mathematical constant is a number, which has a special meaning for calculations. For example, the constant π means the ratio of the length of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. This

Book design

Book design is the art of incorporating the content, style, format, design, and sequence of the various components and elements of a book into a coherent unit. In the words of the renowned typographer Jan

Lists of Voters for 19 Provinces Approved & Finalized

Head of Independent Election Commission (IEC) in a news conference yesterday said that based on IEC decision, list of voters of 19 provinces has been approved and would be visible in polling centers. Speaking

Mayors’ Success Links to Work With People, President Ghani

National Procurement Commission (NPC) has approved procurement of biometric devices for collecting voters’ information and 18 other contracts worth more than 3.37 billion Afghani. The contracts that

‘They have to keep us happy’: Trump brandishes his ‘powerful’ tariff stick at India

Already engaged in numerous trade disputes across the globe, Donald Trump has slammed India as a “tariff king” that is clinging to the “privilege” of trading with the US and struggling to negotiate

‘I know you’re not thinking, you never do’: Trump spars with ‘loco’ media over trade, Kavanaugh

Eager to promote his new trade deal with Canada and Mexico, US President Donald Trump got a little salty when reporters insisted on asking about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh instead. During the

Afghanistan postpones parliamentary elections after high-profile attack

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

Top Afghan official killed in shooting, US general unhurt

he Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, saying they had targeted both Miller and Razeq, who had a fearsome reputation as a ruthless opponent of the insurgents. The post Top Afghan official killed

Violence, death toll in Afghanistan fighting continues to rise

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

Deadly clashes continue between Afghan forces and the Taliban

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

Twin bombings in Afghanistan kill 25, including 9 reporters

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

Blast at election center in Afghan capital, dozens of casualties

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

New York exhibition highlights migrants’ struggles

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

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

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

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

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

Afghans Vote In Parliamentary Elections

Afghan voters went to the polling stations across the country on October 20 to vote in parliamentary elections, which are seen as a key test of the government's ability to provide security across

Election Tests Security Capabilities Of Afghan Government

Afghan voters go to the polls on October 20 for parliamentary elections that are testing the government’s ability to provide security across the country.

Death Of Regional 'Sheriff' Leaves Security Vacuum In Afghanistan

The killing of General Abdul Raziq, one of the most powerful security leaders in Afghanistan, has plunged the volatile region he presided over into uncertainty.

Afghan Candidates Killed On The Campaign Trail

At least 10 candidates contesting Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections have been killed in the past two months.

Fears Of Voter Fraud, Violence Keep Afghanistan On Edge Before Election

Afghans go to the polls on October 20 for the country's first parliamentary elections in eight years. The run-up to the vote has been plagued by Taliban attacks and concerns about vote-rigging,

Baby Steps: Young Afghan Candidates Take On Old Guard

Hundreds of young, first-time Afghan candidates are contesting the October 20 parliamentary elections in a bid to bring new ideas to a tradition-bound establishment.

Elections In Afghanistan's Kandahar Province To Be Delayed A Week

Parliamentary elections in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar, due to be held on October 20, will be delayed by one week following the assassination of the powerful provincial police commander,a

U.S. Officials Decry Killings In Kandahar Two Days Ahead Of National Elections

Top U.S. officials decried the killing of a powerful police chief in southern Afghanistan just two days before national elections and urged the Afghan people not to let it deter them from going to the

Uncovering Gholghola: The Lost Ancient City In Afghanistan

French and Afghan archaeologists are digging through the ruins of Afghanistan's Bamiyan Valley to uncover the mysteries of a great lost city. (VOA)

Afghanistan's Long-Delayed Parliamentary Elections Off To Chaotic Start

Afghanistan’s long-delayed parliamentary elections got off to a chaotic start on October 20, with polling stations hit by logistical problems as several minor incidents of violence were reported across

Fears Of Voter Fraud, Violence Keep Afghanistan On Edge Before Election

Afghans go to the polls on October 20 for the country's first parliamentary elections in eight years. The run-up to the vote has been plagued by Taliban attacks and concerns about vote-rigging,

Afghan Candidates Killed On The Campaign Trail

At least 10 candidates contesting Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections have been killed in the past two months.

Death Of Regional 'Sheriff' Leaves Security Vacuum In Afghanistan

The killing of General Abdul Raziq, one of the most powerful security leaders in Afghanistan, has plunged the volatile region he presided over into uncertainty.

Election Tests Security Capabilities Of Afghan Government

Afghans started voting early on October 20 in parliamentary elections that are testing the government’s ability to provide security across the country.

Elections In Afghanistan's Kandahar Province To Be Delayed A Week

Parliamentary elections in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar, due to be held on October 20, will be delayed by one week following the assassination of the powerful provincial police commander,a

Young Afghan Candidates Take On Old Guard

Hundreds of young, first-time Afghan candidates are contesting the October 20 parliamentary elections in a bid to bring new ideas to a tradition-bound establishment.

Uncovering Gholghola: The Lost Ancient City In Afghanistan

French and Afghan archeologists are digging through the ruins of Afghanistan's Bamiyan Valley to uncover the mysteries of a great lost city. (VOA)

Afghan Police, Intelligence Chiefs Killed In Shooting Attack

The police chief and intelligence head of the southern Afghan province of Kandahar have been killed in a shooting attack, officials say, in a major blow to the West-backed government in Kabul.

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

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

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

Nai is concerned on media situation in Ghazni

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

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

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

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

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

Security Officials should change their behavior against journalists

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

Afghans head to polls in key parliamentary election

Nearly 9 million Afghans have registered to vote to decide who will occupy the 249 seats for next Wolesi Jirga.

In photos: Security forces hold military parade in Kunduz ahead of a crucial vote

The public military display is meant to assure the Afghan public of security preparations ahead of Saturday's parliamentary elections, officials say.

Afghan forces prepared to secure parliamentary elections: officials

More than 50,000 security forces have been deployed to ensure voters can exercise their democratic right during Saturday's election.

Ghani reassures people of Kandahar after deadly Taliban attack

The Afghan president has ordered high ranking security officials and commando forces to deploy to Kandahar immediately following the murder of powerful provincial police chief Gen. Abdul Raziq.

Afghan fighters loot civilian homes in Syria, clash with allied militia

The incident underscores the Iranian-backed militia's bullying tactics and the illegality of Afghans fighting in the Syrian civil war.

Voters: be prepared for newspaper-sized ballots

Each voter can only choose one candidate, but finding them on Kabul's giant ballot paper, which is roughly the size of a tabloid newspaper, could be time-consuming.

Afghan troops in Helmand wrap up drills ahead of Saturday elections

The month-long exercises are aimed to ensure the security of election sites for the long-delayed parliamentary polls set to take place next Saturday (October 20).

Iranian consulate stonewalls urban development in Herat

The Iranian consulate in Herat has refused to move its walls over the past three years, preventing the widening of the city's central street and causing traffic headaches for residents.

The price of democracy: Afghans willing to risk their lives to vote

'I will either die or vote,' said one man interviewed.

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

Badakhshan gold and Balkhab cooper mines has no legal issue

GMIC, KABUL, AFGHANISTAN: Badakhshan Gold Mine and Balkhab copper mine contracts were signed recently in United States between the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum and the representatives of “Turkish

Electoral materials transferred to all provinces of Afghanistan

GMIC, KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – The Ministry of Defense (MoD), in coordination with the Independent Election Commission (IEC) and the Ministry of Interior (MoI), worked together to transfer electoral material

MoD /MOI Joint Presser 4 October, 2018 Readout

Speaker: •    Sayed Ghafor Ahmad Jawid, MoD Spokesperson •    Nasrut Rahimi, MoI Deputy SpokespersonMr Jawid started his speech, announcing the transfer of all electoral materials to all provinces,

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

Taliban killed a Parliamentary Election Candidate in Helmand

Lashkargah-Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in the southern province of Helmand that killed Abdul Jabar Qahraman, who was preparing to contest Saturday’s parliamentary polls. An

India, China Join Hands to Train Afghan Diplomats

BEIJING – India and China launched a program on Monday to train Afghan diplomats, which would likely be followed by joint programs in other fields to help war-torn Afghanistan, a joint statement from

Khalilzad to visit Afghanistan, Pakistan

The United States Special Envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad will visit Afghanistan and Pakistan on October 4 as part of continuing efforts to bring the Afghan Taliban to the negotiating table,

Attacks on Afghan checkpoints kill 9 ANP

KABUL, — At least nine Afghan police officers were killed in attacks by insurgents on checkpoints in three different parts of the country, provincial officials said Wednesday. Wali Ahmad Sarih, police

Indonesia clamps down on looting as quake-tsunami toll tops 1,200

Jakarta-More than 1,200 people are now known to have died in the quake-tsunami that smashed into Sulawesi, Indonesia said Tuesday, as police pledged to clamp down on looting by survivors taking advantage

Khalilzad Appointed as Special Representative of Afghanistan Reconciliation

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

India’s PM Modi faces calls for resignation

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

Trump administration mulls over restoring Pakistan’s security funds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At least 14 dead as migrant boat sinks off Greek island

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

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

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

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

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

دادستان امریکایی: از شرکت مشاور ستاد انتخاباتی ترامپ تحقیق می‌کنیم

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

رئیس جوایز اسکار هم متهم به آزار جنسی زنان شد

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

کلوپ: صلاح عاشق گل زدن است

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

برگزاری جشن مشترک بهاری افغانستان و تاجیکستان به پیشواز از نوروز

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

Jawzjan’s Khamab District Falls to Taliban: local officials

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

Pakistani FM to Visit Kabul

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

Blast Rocks Capital Kabul

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

Internal Differences Paves way for Americans to Interfere in Election

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

Suicide Bomber Killed by Security Forces in Kabul: sources

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

Half of Electoral Materials Transferred to Country: IEC

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

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

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

Mattis Discusses Peace with NUG Leaders

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

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

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