(THE KABUL TIMES): President Ghani on Monday vowed to “eliminate” all safe havens of the Islamic State group as the country marked the 100th Independence Day after a horrific wedding attack claimed by the local IS affiliate. President Ghani addressing the nation at Darul Aman Palace woefully expressed that, “Enemy of our freedom and independence,
(KHAAMA PRESS): Pakistan has condemned the multiple bombing explosions in Jalalabad city of Nangarhar which left dozens of people wounded. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan said in a statement “Pakistan strongly condemns the multiple terrorist bomb attacks in Jalalabad today, on the centennial Independence Day of Afghanistan.” The statement further added “These cowardly
Tuesday August 20, 2019 JALALABAD CITY (BNA) More than 65 people were wounded following series of blasts took place in eastern Nangarhar province yesterday. Ataullah Khogyani spokesman of Nangarhar governor told BNA reporter, the blasts occurred due to mines placed by armed oppositions in different parts of Jalalabad city the provincial capital of the province,
A group of thieves looted the former Afghan Ambassador to Spain Massoud Khalili after beating him in Barcelona, it has been reported. The media outlets in Spain have reported that the thieves attacked Mr. Khalili on a roadside in Barcelona on Sunday. Meanwhile, the sources are saying that the thieves managed to steal the hand
By: Lailuma Noori The White House has signaled progress in preparations for a peace deal with the Taliban in Afghanistan, saying that discussions between President Donald Trump and top advisors went “very well”. The meeting was aimed to review talks with the Taliban group, possible US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and find a political settlement
By: Suraya Raiszada Afghanistan’s conflict has driven hundreds of thousands of people mostly children from their homes this year, prompting a huge need for humanitarian aid across the country, the U.N. has said. According to the U.N.’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), more than 217,000 people had to flee their homes because
KABUL (Pajhwok): Presidential Spokesman Sediq Sediqqi on Saturday said an agreement between the US and the Taliban should pave the way for a comprehensive ceasefire and reduction in the violence. Addressing reporters here Sidiqi said US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Process Zalmay Khalilzad held and video meeting with President Ashraf Ghani before a white
MAIMANA (Pajhwok): Eight Taliban militants have been killed and 10 others wounded during clashes with security forces in Dawlatabad and Sherin Tagab districts of northern Faryab province, an official said on Saturday. One security personnel was killed and five others were wounded in the clashes that broke out last night, said Faryab police spokesman Abdul
Two Pakistani army soldiers were killed in a roadside bomb attack in the country’s northwest, Pakistani intelligence officials said as reported by AP. The bomb exploded when a security forces vehicle was patrolling the Ladha area of South Waziristan. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. The Pakistani Taliban has claimed previous such attacks.
Sunday, August 18, 2019 Mazar-e-Sharif (BNA) 35 Taliban terrorists were killed in the last 24 hours in Balkh province. Mohammad Hanif Rezaee Shaheen 209 army corps spokesman told BNA, the Taliban were killed by security forces operation with support of air forces in outskirt of Doulatabad and Sholgera Districts. Seven other insurgents have been injured