Karzai strongly reacts at civilians deaths in Taliban, ISIS attacks, and US airstrike

The former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai strongly reacted at the recent civilian deaths in the hands of the Taliban and ISIS insurgents as well as the alleged US airstrike. The Office of the former President in a statement said Tuesday that once again the ordinary civilians including children lost...

NSC rejects contacts between Atmar and Taliban leaders in Pakistan and Qatar

The Office of the National Security Council of Afghanistan rejected reports regarding the contacts between the national security adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar and the Taliban leaders based in Pakistan and Qatar. A statement by the Office of the National Security Adviser said the reports are baseless...

Suicide attack inflicts casualties in Kabul city

An explosion has taken place in Kabul city with preliminary reports indicating the incident has taken place close to Massoud Square. The Ministry of Interior spokesman Najib Danish confirmed a suicide attack has taken place close to a private bank and more information will be released later. Danish...

Noor Lashes Out at Hekmatyar, Accuses ARG of Conspiracy

Balkh governor Atta Mohammad Noor on Sunday warned the central government not to conspire against him and said he would respond to those at the Presidential Palace if such moves are not stopped. He said that no power will be able to oust him from his position. Noor stated that Jamiat-e-Islami party...

Hajj Ministry Calls For Tight Security At Mosques

The Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs (MoHRA) on Sunday called on the national security council to draw up a new security plan to safeguard mosques and other religious establishments in the country following Friday's deadly attack on Imam Zaman mosque in Kabul. The deputy minister of hajj and...

Kabul Mosque Attack Death Toll Rises To Over 30

The death toll from a coordinated militant attack on Imam Zaman Mosque in the north of Kabul raised to more than 30, security sources confirmed. Over 80 others were wounded in the attack and meanwhile more than 100 others were rescued, the sources said. The Ministry of Public Health however said more...

Taliban a criminal organization, cannot win on battlefield: Gen. Nicholson

The commander of the US forces for Afghanistan and the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission General John Nicholson has said the Taliban are a criminal organization as he insisted that the group cannot win on the battlefield. Gen. Nicholson made the remarks during a press conference in Kabul today which...

Khalilzad Says Trump Deserves High Marks For New Strategy

Zalmay Khalilzad, former US ambassador to Afghanistan, said this week in an article published by the New York Times that unlike his two predecessors in the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump has chosen to address the fact that Pakistan has been playing a double game. Khalilzad said Trump "unequivocally...

Pakistani army chief reacts at new US strategy for Afghanistan, South Asia

The Pakistani army chief of staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa at reacted at the new US strategy for South Asia as President Donald Trump harshly criticized Pakistan's role in the fight against terrorism and presence of terror safe havens in the country. The military wing of the Pakistani military,...

Ex-Afghan intelligence chief welcomes new US strategy and approach towards Pakistan

The former chief of the Afghan intelligence, national directorate of security, Rahmatullah Nabil welcomed the new strategy and approach by the United States towards Pakistan as part of its strategy for South Asia. "We support the new US strategy that committs to support the AFG people, continue to support...

Ex-President Karzai Opposes New US Strategy for Afghanistan

The former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said he strongly opposes the new strategy of the United States for Afghanistan and Central Asia. The former President in a statement said "I very strongly oppose the new US strategy towards Afghanistan as it is against peace and the national interest of Afghanistan." Karzai...

New US strategy an opportunity for Pakistan to review its old approach: Ghani

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has said the new strategy by the United States for the South Asia is yet another opportunity for Pakistan to review its old regional approach, specifically the country's approach towards Afghanistan. The Afghan President made the remarks during his speech to the nation...

Pakistan reacts as US unveils new strategy criticizing Pakistan for harboring terrorism

The government of Pakistan reacted at the remarks by President Donald Trump regarding the sanctuaries provided to the terrorist groups in Pakistan as he was unveiling the new strategy About Afghanistan an South Asia on Tuesday. "No country in the world has done more than Pakistan to counter the menace...

US strategy to enhance NATO's role in empowering Afghan security forces: Ghani

President Mohammad Ashaf Ghani welcomed the announcement of the new policy by the United States towards Afghanistan and South Asia as he expressed optimisms regarding the enhancing role of NATO to support of Afghanistan security forces in gaining further capabilities. "President Ashraf Ghani welcomes...

Junbish slams Gulbuddin Hekmatyar for his remarks regarding the new coalition

The Junbish-e-Millie party led by the first vice president General Abdul Rashid Dostum has slammed the emir of Hezb-e-Islami regarding the new political coalition. A spokesman for the party Bashir Ahmad Tahyanj said Hekmatyar should focus on implementation of his commitments and promises regarding the...

Trump Releases US Central Asia Policy; Afghanistan, Pakistan in Focus+VIDEO

Reversing from US longstanding policy of imposing western-style democracy on other nations, President Donald Trump vowed on Monday "We are not asking others to change their way of life". In a peak time address to the nation the American commander-in-chief said his administration "will no longer use...

Rising tensions among prominent Afghan political leaders amid deteriorating security

The tensions are on the rise among the two prominent political leaders amid deteriorating security situation in the country. The tensions among Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the emir of Hezb-e-Islami, and Ata Mohammad Noor, the chief executive of Jamiat-e-Islami intensified during the recent days and particularly...

Abdullah slams Gulbuddin Hekmayar for his remarks against Ahmad Shah Massoud

The Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity Abdullah Abdullah slammed the leader of Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin Hekmatyar for his remarks against the Jihadi leaders, specifically Ahmad Shah Massoud who has been given the title of national hero. Speaking during a meeting of the cabinet of ministers,...

Special Operation Division Upgraded To Military Corps

President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday officially upgraded the Special Forces Unit and Special Operations Division to a military corps. Ghani said the number of Special Forces will increase and that insurgents will be targeted more and more. Ghani said General Bismillah Waziri will be appointed as the commander...

Taliban Suffer Heavy Casualty Toll in Chemtal

The Taliban has suffered a heavy casualty toll during the two day joint military operation, between government forces and public uprising forces, in Chemtal district of Balkh province, provincial governor Atta Mohammad Noor said on Sunday as fighting rages on in the northern town. Scores of Taliban...

UN mission Afghanistan confirms massacre of civilians by Taliban and ISIS loyalists

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released its latest findings report regarding the massacre of civilians in northern Sar-e-Pul province of Afghanistan, confirming that scores of civilians were brutally massacred during the attack on Mirza Olang area in Sar-e-Pul province of...

Taliban militants kill 5 Afghan police in Helmand overnight raid

At least five Afghan policemen have been killed after the Taliban militant group launched an attack against their checkpoint in the southern province of Helmand, local police say. General Abdul Ghafar Safi, the provincial police chief, said the incident occurred in Nawa district late on Friday, where...

Independence Day Celebrated Across Afghanistan

The 98th Independence Day was marked in various ceremonies attended by dozens of Afghans across the country. Saturday, August 19, is marked as Afghanistan's 98th anniversary of independence that was gained 98 years ago from Great Britain during King Amanullah Khan's rule. The Independence Day...

Afghanistan Celebrates 98 Years Of Independence

Saturday - August 19 - is being marked around the country as Afghanistan's 98th anniversary of independence. Marking the occasion, Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani laid a wreath early Saturday at the Minaret of Independence. Government officials and former president Hamid Karzai attended...

Jamiat-e-Islami warns Afghan govt not to further challenge the party's resilience

The Jamiat-e-Islami party has issued a strong warning to the Afghan government amid rising tensions after the controversial incident in Balkh airport involving the party's chief executive Ata Mohammad Noor and provincial council member of Balkh Asif Momand. The party in a statement said Friday that...

Ambassador Llorens greets Afghans on the occasion of Afghan Independence Day

The United States Special Charge d'Affaires Ambassador Hugo Llorens greeted the Afghan nation on the occasion of the Afghan Independence Day as he reaffirmed continued support of Washington towards Afghanistan. "It's an honor for me to congratulate all Afghans as you celebrate your country's...

US soldier killed in operations against militants in eastern Afghanistan

A US National Guard soldier has been killed during an anti-militant operation in eastern Afghanistan. The US military said Thursday that the soldier had been killed during a joint operation a day earlier against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in the eastern province of Nangarhar. The Utah National...

Belarus, Afghanistan Forge New Strategy for Cooperation

The CEO of the National Unity Government (NUG) Abdullah Abdullah visited Minsk, the capital of Belarus, on Tuesday while on an official trip and met with Andrei Vladimirovich Kobyakov, the Belarusian Prime Minister. Abdullah will hold talks with Kobyakov and it is expected that a package of international...

Dostum says coalition to stand against conspiracies being hatched against Noor

The First Vice President General Abdul Rashid Dosutm reacted at the latest controversial incident involving the Balkh governor Ata Mohammad Noor regarding the arrest of the Balkh provincial council member Asif Momand, saying the supporters of the new coalition will stand against the conspiracies being...

Terrorism a serious threat both for Afghanistan and Pakistan: Ghani

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani met with the deputy foreign minister of Pakistan Tehmina Janjua in Kabul on Tuesday in his office in ARG Palace. The Office of the President, ARG Palace, in a statement said President Ghani discussed the bilateral issues of interest and concerns with the deputy foreign...