Noor Announces His Intention To Run For President

Addressing guests attending Nowruz celebrations in Mazar-e-Sharif on Tuesday, Balkh provincial governor Atta Mohammad Noor said that he would in the near future discuss his future plans over running in the next presidential elections. "I thank President (Ashraf Ghani) for his trust and for re-appointing...

1395 A Year Of Tension Between NUG Leaders

1395 was a year full of tension and disagreements between the National Unity Government (NUG) leaders after CEO Abdullah Abdullah accused President Ashraf Ghani of monopolizing power. "Political will is questioned and I totally question it, because I am aware of the issues," Abdullah said. Despite...

Pakistan�s PM Orders Immediate Re-Opening Of Torkham

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday ordered the immediate re-opening of Torkham, Spin Boldak and other gates that were closed in the aftermath of recent "terrorist" attacks in the country, Pakistani media reported. Sharif said in a statement that the border was being re-opened as "a...

Nawaz Sharif orders immediate opening of Pak-Afghan routes

The Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Shrif has ordered for an immediate opening of the routes located along the Durand Line connecting Afghanistan and Pakistan. According to a statement released by the Prime Minister House of Pakistan, the decision to reopen the routes was taken as a gesture of goodwill. The...

Clash among Junbish and Jamiat gunmen leaves 4 dead in North of Afghanistan

At least 4 people were killed during a clash between the irresponsible gunmen of Jamiat-e-Islami and Junbish-e-Millie in North of Afghanistan. According to the local government officials in Faryab, the incident took place late on Saturday afternoon in Maimana city, the provincial capital of the province. Provincial...

Third party should monitor work on list of wanted terrorists, Kabul tells Islamabad

The Afghan government officials have proposed that a third party should help, verify, and monitor work on the lists of the most wanted terrorists exchanged between Kabul and Islamabad. The National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar quoted by a local newspaper in Pakistan said the Afghan government's...

16 ISIS militants killed in Afghan commandos operation in Nangarhar

At least sixteen militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group were killed during an operation conducted by the commando forces of the Afghan National Army in eastern Nangarhar province. The 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan National Army (ANA) forces in a statement...

1 killed, 2 wounded in gunmen firing in Kabul city

A civilian was killed and two others including a policeman were wounded in an attack by gunmen in capital Kabul. According to the Kabul police officials, the incident took place late on Friday night in the vicinity of 17th police district of the city. The officials are saying that a number of gunmen...

Russia reiterates contacts with Taliban only aimed at promoting Afghan peace

The Russian officials have reiterated that the recent contacts with the Taliban group were aimed at encouraging the group’s leaders to participate in an Afghan-led peace talks. Russia’s security adviser Nikolai Patrushev made the remarks during a meeting with the Afghan national security...

Afghan MP Lalai accused of irresponsible firing in Kabul under alcohol influence

A prominent Afghan lawmaker representing the southern Kandahar province in the Lower House of the Parliament, WolesiJirga, has been accused of conducting aerial firing in Kabul city while being under the influence of alcohol. The Kabul Police has confirmed that the incident took place late on Thursday...

Ghani: �There is No Sovereignty of the Law in the Country�

President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday said there is no sovereignty of the law in the country and stressed the need for equal treatment under the law for all citizens of the country. He said that one of the main factors hindering the establishment of peace in the country is the non-existence of legal sovereignty...

Probe team updates on Kabul military hospital attack, 50 confirmed dead

A delegation which has been given the task to investigate the deadly Kabul military hospital attack provided partial updates regarding the investigation. According to the head of the probe team Hialuddin Hilal, investigations confirm fifty people were killed in the attack and at least 30 others...

1 killed, at least 8 wounded in Kabul explosion

An explosion rocked Kabul city in the vicinity of the 10th police district earlier this evening, leaving at least one person dead and nearly eight others wounded. A minibus was targeted as it was travelling between Taimani and Qala-e-Fatullah area of the city, carrying the employees of a private...

Backing Abdullah biggest mistake of my career: Noor

The Balkh governor and secretary of Jamiat-i-Islami (JI) on Monday called his support to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) during presidential elections the biggest mistake of his political career. Addressing a gathering marking the death anniversary of former Vice President Marshal Mohammad Qaseem Fahim,...

Kabul and Moscow to hold talks on counter-terrorism and bilateral ties

The Afghan and Russian officials are expected to hold talks on host of issues including counter-terrorism and improvement of bilateral ties between Kabul and Moscow. National Security Council spokesman Tawab Ghorzang said "Mohammad Haneef Atmar, National Security Adviser of the Islamic Republic...

Ex-Afghan spy chief Saleh appointed as minister for security reforms

The former prominent Afghan intelligence chief Amrullah Saleh has been appointed as the government’s minister in security sector reforms and the head of the high office of the oversight for appointing top security and defense officials. Saleh was appointed for the post by President Mohammad...

8 Afghan policemen shot dead by their comrades in latest insider attack

At least eight Afghan policemen were shot dead by two of their comrades in the latest insider attack carried out in southern Zabul province of Afghanistan. According to the local government officials, the incident took place late on Friday in a check post located in Shinkai district. Provincial governor’s...

Top ISIS leader involved in Kabul demonstration attack killed

A key leader of the ISIS loyalists in command of a group of 200 militants who was involved in Kabul demonstration attack has been killed, it has been reported. According to reports, Mawlavi Abdul Qayum who was also famous as Shaheen Khurasani was killed in an operation in Achin district. The operation...

Marshall Fahim Honored on Third Anniversary of His Death

The third anniversary of the death of Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim, an influential jihadi leader, was observed in Kabul on Wednesday. Fahim was a close aide to Ahmad Shah Massoud, the national hero, who was assassinated in 2001. Fahim took the leadership of the Northern Alliance as and served...

Abdullah: Unity Among Afghans Is Only Response To Enemies

“National unity in our homeland, unity among people of Afghanistan is the only response to enemies of this country, but that unity cannot be ensured if discrimination remains,” said the Chief Executive of Afghanistan, Abdullah Abdullah. Speaking at the ceremony commemorating the third...

Standoff underway in Kabul military hospital following heavy explosion

The sound of an explosion was heard in Kabul city earlier today after a group of insurgents launched a coordianted attack on the main military hospital. The incident has taken place in the vicinity of Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan area in Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan main military hospital. Sources...

Key Taliban group member arrested in capital Kabul

A key member of the Taliban group was arrested by the Afghan security forces in capital Kabul. The Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS), said the detained militant has been identified as Idrees son of Ahmad Gul who was involved in various terrorist related activities in Kabul. According...

MoI Announces New Appointments To Key Posts

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Friday announced new appointments for a number of key positions in the security agency.   The Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said the appointments were made based on a decision by the Interior Minister Taj Mohammad Jahid and an approval by President...

Coordinated suicide attacks rock capital Kabul

Back to back explosions rocked capital Kabul earlier this afternoon after a group of militants launched a coordinated attack on Police District#6 and Police District#12. A security official confirmed that a massive explosion took place close to Police District#6 compound. The official further added...

6 key ISIS leaders killed in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan

At least six key leaders of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group loyalists were killed during the ongoing operations in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. According to the security officials, the six ISIS leaders were killed in the past 24 hours along with at least...

Peace with Taliban possible but safe havens must be eliminated: Abdullah

Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah has said peace is possible with the Taliban group but their safe havens must be eliminated first. Abdullah made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of the European Parliament. He said there have been developments recently in Afghan...

Afghan forces rescue 26 civilians kidnapped by ISIS loyalists

The Afghan security forces rescued at least 26 civilians kidnapped by the loyalists of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group in eastern Nangarhar province. The provincial commandment in a police statement said the civilians were being kept in Haska Mina and Kot districts. The statement...

Terror groups should be eliminated with no distinction, Atmar tells Aziz

The National Security Adviser of Afghanistan Mohammad Hanif Atmar has said all terror groups should be eliminated in the region without any distinction. Atmar made the remarks during a telephone conversation with Pakistan’s foreign affairs adviser Sartaj Aziz. Condemning the recent attacks...

MoFA Summons Pakistan Envoy Over Border Shelling

The Afghan Foreign Ministry on Friday summoned Pakistan's Ambassador Abrar Hussain to protest its recent border shelling in the Lalpor district of Nangarhar province and the Sarkano district of the eastern Kunar province.   The rocket shelling left two dead and two others wounded.  ...

ISIS suffer heavy casualties in latest operations of Afghan forces

The loyalists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group suffered heavy casualties in latest operations conducted as part of the Shaheen-25 offensive. The operations were conducted in eastern Nangarhar province where the offensive was launched nearly three weeks ago. The provincial...