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Intra-Afghan talks expected after Taliban-US negotiations

AT News Report KABUL: A second round of intra-Afghan talks is to be held at the end of the negotiations between US officials and Taliban representatives underway in Qatar, reports say. The Afghan politicians who sat with Taliban negotiating team in Moscow, would hold another round of talks once the …

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Atmar accuses govt. of deceiving people in inaugurating projects

AT News Report KABUL: Haneef Atmar, one of candidates for July’s presidential elections accuses the national unity government of deceiving people by opening some projects which were already inaugurated. He also claimed that the government is irresponsibly treating with the people, saying it has lost many golden chances. “The government …

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A would-be suicide bomber arrested in Kabul

AT News Report KABUL: Afghanistan’s intelligence agency says it has detained a would-be suicide bomber and his guider before to reach their target in Kabul on Sunday. The National Directorate of Security (NDS) said its intelligence operatives conducted a preemptive operation and apprehended a would-be suicide bomber along with his …

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Three robbers arrested in Kabul

AT News Report KABUL: Kabul police say they have detained a group of three robbers in a fresh crackdown carried out in the capital city. The ministry of interior said police detained a group of three robbers involved in vehicle stealing. The ministry identified arrested robbers as Nasir Ahmad, Jawid …

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Afghanistan tops 180 countries in HIV control

AT News Report KABUL: Afghanistan has topped among 180 countries to restrain the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report. An official of the WHO said on Saturday that Afghanistan managed to prevent the expansion of the HIV. “Let me say that Afghan government’s strategy …

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Adela Raz presents credentials to UN Secretary General

AT News Report KABUL: The new Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations, Adela Raz, presented her credentials to the United Nations’ Secretary-General Mr. Antonio Guterres on Saturday. Ambassador Raz greeted the Secretary-General and conveyed to him the appreciation of President Ghani for the steadfast and continuous support that …

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Govt lambasted for not punishing culprits of civilian casualties

AT News Report AT News Report KABUL: A number of the civil society activists criticize the government for not punishing the perpetrators of civilian casualties in Wardak province. Three civilians were killed in a recent airstrike carried out by Afghan and foreign forces in Wardak province, that left six civilians …

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MP asks govt to immediately appoint inclusive negotiating team

AT News Report KABUL: A member of parliament calls on the government to appoint an exclusive negotiating team to take with Taliban as soon as possible. “We ask the government to soon appoint a large team that includes influential and trustworthy figures so that they could represent the people and …

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Eight drug traffickers arrested

AT News Report KABUL: The Afghan law enforcement agencies detained eight people in connection with drug-related crimes in Kabul and Badakhshan provinces, ministry of interior said Saturday. Counter Narcotic Police (CNP) detained two drug traffickers with 4kg crystal and one pistol during a crackdown in 8th Police District of Kabul …

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Faryab women want their achievements be preserved in peace talks

AT News Report KABUL: Women in the northern Faryab province stress that their achievements should be maintained in the peace talks with Taliban insurgents. Amena Mokhles, an activist of social society said Saturday in the Maimana city, provincial capital that women in Faryab had gained several achievements such as education, …

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