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Three killed after politicians gathering attacked in Kabul

AT News Report KABUL: At least three civilians have been killed and 22 other received injures after Daesh fighters launched back-to-back mortar attack targeting a gathering of thousands of people, with a number of influential and political figures were present to mark the 24th death anniversary of Abdul Ali Mazari—leader …

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FMIC marks achievements of 13 new specialist doctors at graduation ceremony 2019

Kabul: The French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) held its fourth graduation ceremony of the Postgraduate Medical Education Programme (PGME) on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at FMIC. 13 doctors were awarded certificates of specialization by Dr. Ferozuddin Feroz, Minister for Health and Dr Farhat Abbas, Vice Provost, the …

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Senior commander of Haqqani terrorist network arrested

AT News Report KABUL: A senior commander for the Haqqani terrorist network was arrested in the eastern Nangarhar province, officials said Wednesday. Provincial officials identified the commander as Mullah Mirwais, saying that was arrested in a joint operation launched by security forces in the suburbs of Jalalabad city, the provincial …

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Over 2,000 cases of violence against women investigated so far

AT News Report KABUL: The Supreme Court says it has investigated more than 2,000 cases of violence against women during the outgoing Afghan year. “During the outgoing year, we have investigated 2,117 cases of violence against women. I think it was the highest number of investigation of such cases,” said …

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US assists flood affected Afghans

AT News Report KABUL: In response to severe flooding affecting nine provinces in Afghanistan, the United States through USAID is working with partners to provide life-saving aid to people affected by the flooding, the US embassy in Kabul said Wednesday in a statement. This critical assistance will provide emergency shelter, …

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Pompeo asked to persuade Taliban for intra-Afghan talks

AT News Report KABUL: The High Peace Council calls on the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeop who has said to join the US-Taliban negotiations to encourage the insurgent group for intra-Afghan talks. The US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is engaged in negotiations with the Taliban representatives in Qatar since …

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15Kg drug seized in Khost

AT News Report KABUL: The Afghan National Police (ANP) has discovered and seized 15kg of drugs in southern Khost province. Ministry of Interior said the ANP managed to discover and confiscate 15kg of hashish during an operation conducted in Domanda district of the province. The ministry in a statement further …

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International Women’s Day Marked in Chinese Embassy

AT New Report KABUL: In the eve of celebration the International Women’s Day, the Chinese embassy in Kabul on Wednesday hosted photo exhibition of Afghan women organized by a local female photographer, Fatema Hussaini, where many women, girls, including some Afghan men from ministries and some media outlets attended. Chinese …

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MP insists to continue work until replaced by new lawmakers

AT News Reports KABUL: Deputy Speaker of the lower house Homayoun Homayoun says that the members of the parliament should continue their jobs until the announcement of final result of the parliamentarian elections. However, the new parliament members are waiting to take their seats. “Real struggling is not easy, we …

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Media supporting bodies stress on female journalists’ freedom in peace process

AT News Report KABUL: Some media supporting organizations say that the ongoing peace process should not ignore female journalists’ freedom. Seddiqullah Tawhidi, head of the media supporting organ (NAI) said Wednesday that the peace process also needs to observe achievements gained in the past 18 years, particularly women’s rights. The …

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