India’s foreign secretary’s visit to the US aims at sensitising the Trump administration to India’s concerns over the security of its nationals following possible cuts in H1B and L1 visas. AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: India’s Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar during his US visit said that the issues such as terrorism, …
Read More »Eight civilians killed in Farah bombing
AT-KABUL: At least eight civilians were killed and 20 others wounded Saturday after their vehicle struck a roadside bomb in western Farah province, said officials. “The incident took place in the Bala Bulok district,” said Provincial Police Spokesman, Iqbal Bahir, adding that the bomb was placed by the Taliban militants. …
Read More »Editorial: Beyond imagination
The ongoing conflict in Afghanistan is like a grey picture projecting the failure and success of all the engaged parties where there is no winner till now. All and sundry is trying to appear as a rational actor, and making efforts to drive the situation in their interests—no matter even …
Read More »14 civilians released from Daesh captivity
AT-KABUL: Fourteen civilians taken hostage by the Daesh terrorist group, have been freed in eastern Nangarhar province, local officials said Saturday. They are ordinary people and had been abducted by Daesh group some two months ago in the Haska Mina district. “Twelve teachers and two clerks of ministry of education …
Read More »25 militants killed, 32 wounded in Laghman
AT-KABUL: The Taliban insurgents have sustained huge casualties during operation carried out by police, army, commando, intelligence and the air force in the two districts of the eastern Laghman province, an official said on Friday. “At least 25 Taliban insurgents including their two commanders identified as Khaled, and Mohabbat were …
Read More »Kunar elders for end to Pakistani shelling
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Hundreds of the tribal elders and public masses of the eastern Kunar province have expressed their anger against Pakistan’s rockets shelling into the province, demanding for its full stop. The tribal elders in a gathering called on Pakistani government to immediately put a halt to their shelling …
Read More »Tala Wa Barfak district retaken
AT-KABUL: The Afghan security forces have recaptured Tala Wa Barfak district of Baghlan province following a coordinate operation against Taliban militants, local officials said on Friday. Provincial governor’s spokesman, Mahmood Haqmal confirming the news, said that security forces retaken the control of the strategic district on early Friday morning. He …
Read More »Editorial: Polio an acid ordeal
Vaccination is one of the efficient and cost-effective interventions to reduce mortality and morbidity among children under-five year age. The two drops of polio is very much important to put off from the fatality and disability caused by vaccine preventable diseases. Covering all children under-5 is one of the key …
Read More »16 martyred, nearly 60 injured in twin Kabul attacks
By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: At least 16 people mostly civilians were martyred and about 60 others wounded Wednesday in two suicide bombings targeted security offices in Kabul city, security and health officials said. An attacker rammed his explosives laden vehicle at the entrance of the police district 6 headquarters in the …
Read More »Reopen crossing points: Afghan envoy asks Sharif
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Afghan ambassador to Pakistan Umer Zakhilwal emphasized on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to withdraw the political move of closure of crossing points and transit routes to enhance objectives of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) between the two neighboring countries. Zakhilwal, representing his country at the ECO Summit in …
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