Monthly Archives: August 2019

Taliban reacts to deadly Kabul wedding hall bombing which killed at least 63

The Taliban group has rejected involvement in last night’s deadly suicide attack which targeted a wedding hall in Kabul city. Taliban group spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said in a statement that the group ‘strongly condemns explosion targeting civilians inside a hotel in Kabul city.’ The statement further added “Such barbaric deliberate attacks against civilians including women

August 19; war-weary Afghans’ victory day

“Glory to Ghazi Amanullah Khan, Up with Ghazi Amanullah Khan,” the poems, the liberals in the Indian subcontinent were humming, after the King gained Afghanistan’s independence from the then British Empire. Amanullah Khan had been called as a hero in this region, even in the world. The regional and world media have been publishing and

Afghan wedding suicide blast kills 63, amid hopes for talks

The attack came as the Taliban and the United States are trying to negotiate an agreement on the withdrawal of U.S. forces in exchange for a Taliban commitment on security and peace talks with Afghanistan’s U.S.-backed government. The Taliban denied responsibility for the blast at a west Kabul wedding hall, in a minority Shi’ite neighborhood,

At least 63 people were killed and more than 180 others were wounded when a suicide bomber targeted a wedding hall in the west of Kabul, packed with hundreds of guests.

The Interior Ministry spokesman Nusrat Rahimi confirmed the casualties and said the blast was a suicide bombing. He said the explosion happened at around 10:40 pm on Saturday. Sources and eyewitnesses said the hall was packed with guests when the explosion happened. The Shahr-e-Dubai wedding hall is located in police district 6 (PD6) which covers

Maidan Wardak expects big surge in fruit yield this year

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Department director for central Maidan Wardak province says that fresh fruits and other crops’ yield would record a significant increase this year. Ihasanullah Bambwal told Pajhwok Afghan News the production of fresh fruits particularly apple and apricots and other crops would surge drastically. “Drought, lack of water and

Helmand produced 16 tons honey ongoing year

LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Agriculture officials in southern Helmand province say 16 metric tons of honey was produced in the province ongoing year, which shows increase in the production compared to last year. Sayed Rafiullah Qalam, acting Helmand agriculture director, told Pajhwok Afghan News that around 400 bee keeping farms were created in Lashkargah, the provincial capital

Taliban Deadly Raid on Civilians in Faryab

Saturday, August 17, 2019 Maimana (BNA) A child was martyred and seven civilians have been injured in deadly raid of Taliban terrorist group in Faryab province. The event occurred last night, while a group of Taliban attacked on a residential house. Abdul Karim Sorosh police spokesman of Faryab told BNA, a child was martyred and

Looking to make a deal on Afghan war if possible: Trump

The U.S. President Donald Trump has said the United States is looking to make a deal to end the 19-year long war in Afghanistan. President Trump made the remarks after concluding a meeting with the senior U.S. officials on Friday. He said in a Twitter post “Just completed a very good meeting on Afghanistan.” Furthermore,

Taliban Associates Killed in Kunar Strike

Saturday, August 17, 2019 Asadabad (BNA) Eight Taliban associates were killed in an air strike in east of the country last night. The insurgents were suppressed in their strongholds in Manogi district while organizing a series of terrorist attacks. ANA senior commander in east of the country told BNA, eight Taliban associated group were killed

Top US Officials Conferred on Deal with Taliban

US President Donald Trump and Pompeo were joined for the talks by Vice President Mike Pence, national security adviser John Bolton, Defense Secretary Mike Esper, Joint Chiefs Chairman General Joseph Dunford and CIA Director Gina Haspel regarding the Afghan peace process. President Donald Trump was briefed on Friday by top national security advisers on the

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