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Karzai was right on pressurizing Pakistan: Khalilzad

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The former President, Hamid Karzai was right in his decision to further pressurize Pakistan and this was the core reason behind divergence with US administration, the former US envoy to Kabul, and Iraq said. Zalmay Khalilzad in an interview with Voice of America, said, “The former President …

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Karzai pours condolence over Jahangir’s demise

AT-KABUL: The former President Hamid Karzai on Monday extended his thoughts and condolences to the bereaved family of Asma Jahangir, expressing grief over her sudden demise, saying Asma was well-known role model of human rights and democracy. Karzai said Asma Jahangir sudden death is a great lose and would be …

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Religious scholars call on Karzai

AT-KABUL: The former President Hamid Karzai on Monday held a meeting with religious Ulemas from the eastern Nangarhar province at his office, highlighting the importance of the national unity and solidarity among the Afghan masses. During the meeting the ongoing situations in the country were discussed and noted the problems …

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Salang pass reopens for traffic

AT-KABUL: The Salang pass, linking the capital Kabul with nine Northern provinces of the country, reopened for traffic on Monday, after heavy snowfalls closed northern and southern parts of key highway, officials said. Heavy snowfall in Salang, particularly in southern pass of the tunnel, caused 15 avalanches—it is the main …

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Research for a better Afghanistan

Afghan research organization achieves 5th place ranking among Central Asian think-tanks and 26th among 145 independent think-tanks according to global survey AT-KABUL: The Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) has maintained its position as the top think-tank in Afghanistan and risen to 5thplace in a list ranking 65 think-tanks across …

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Four Taliban insurgents killed by own explosives in Farah

AT-KABUL: At least four Taliban insurgents were killed after their own vehicle full of explosive materials went off in western Farah provinces, security officials said on Monday. A vehicle full of explosives belonging to the Taliban insurgents detonated before reaching its evil goal, the ministry of interior said in a …

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Editorial: Rights icon ‘Asma Jahangir’

Not only in other side of the Durand Line, but people in Afghanistan shocked by the sadden demise of eminent lawyer and activist Asma Jahangir in Lahor city of Pakistan. She was 66. Based on report, the renowned human rights activist Jahangir and the former president of Supreme Court Bar …

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Opinion: Afghanistan-Pakistan bilateral trade analysis

By Ajmal Rahimi Contents: Abstract  Background Current situation  Opportunities Impediments Conclusion Graphs: The bilateral trade Afghanistan-Pakistan (Millions US$) Imports Abstract: Afghanistan is a landlocked country which is heavily dependent on neighboring countries for having trade relations and access to international markets, but still it is linked through the port of …

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Kabul, Ashgabat bolstering bilateral ties

AT-KABUL: Turkmenistan officials pledged cooperation with Afghanistan in fighting terrorism and economic development during the National Security Advisor, Mohammad Haneef Atmar’s official visit to Ashgabat. According to a statement issued by his office, Afghan delegation leading Atmar Saturday left Kabul to Ashgabat, where they met Turkmenistan Defense Minister, Colonel-General Yaylym …

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Mujadidi backs Pashtun Long March

AT-KABUL: The Afghan government and the people have strongly backed the Pashtun Long March, terming it a voice against discrimination. President Ashraf Ghani also backed the march, in which Pashtun in other side of so-called Durand Line appreciated Ghani’s stand—thanking him (Ghani) for his clear approach in support of social …

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