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Andarabi takes charge of interior ministry

AT News Report KABUL: In the wake of new changes in the military and security leaderships, now the former Deputy Intelligence Chief Massoud Andarabi has been picked up by the National Unity Government as acting Interior Minister. A reliable source within the government told Afghanistan Times on Monday that President …

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Police besiege former jihadi commander’s residence

AT News Report KABUL: Police have surrounded house and office of former jihadi commander Din Mohammad Joraat for 24 hours, after he refused to hand over government vehicles and ammunition he was using while serving in government. Joraat was working as an official at the National Security Council and was …

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Faryab nomads deprived of education

AT News Report KABUL: The nomads living in the northern Faryab province claim that their children can’t get access to education with the government remaining careless to their problem. Considering the populations and areas where nomads live in this province, their representatives allege that services are not provided to them. …

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Abdullah emphasizes on preserving constitution

AT News Reports KABUL: In the midst of peace negotiations with Taliban, chief executive Abdullah Abdullah urges that the current constitution of Afghanistan should be preserved. Abdullah who was taking in a gathering on Monday, confirmed that the government supports any efforts for peace, furthering that such talks and efforts …

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Atmar optimistic about peace dialogue with Taliban in Russia

AT News Report KABUL: The former National Security Advisor and current presidential candidate, Haneef Atmar on Monday expressed optimistic in the prospects of a negotiated peace talks with the Taliban held recently in Moscow. While meeting U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, John Bass and the Commander of U.S. Forces (Resolute Support) …

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77 militants killed in military crackdowns

AT News Report KABUL: At least 77 militants have been killed and 42 others wounded in several crackdown operations conducted by the Afghan security forces across the country in the past 24 hours. The Afghan army along with the police forces and the help of NDS security personnel carried out …

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Afghan Women Entrepreneurs invests over $77m in different business

AT News Report KABUL: According to latest figures released by the Afghanistan Women Chamber of Commerce and Industries (AWCCI), investments by women entrepreneurs amount to more than $77 million. Figures show that 1,150 women entrepreneurs have invested in different businesses in the country over the past 18 years, with 300 …

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MoJ disbands 317 social institutions over licenses expiry

AT News Report KABUL: Ministry of Justice (MoJ) on Monday said it has disbanded 317 social organs due to expiry of their license as according the law they did not renew its license on the assigned date. MoJ in a statement said that out of 3882 active social organizations, earlier …

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Government says ‘all peace involved parties should support its plan’

AT News Report KABUL: The government calls on all parties involved in Afghanistan’s peace process to support its plan, urging that every move toward peace should be coordinated with Kabul. Haroon Chakhansuri, President Ghani’s spokesman said Sunday that peace efforts would give result only when they are coordinated with the …

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Khalilzad to start regional visit for Afghan peace acceleration

AT News Report KABUL: The US envoy for Afghan peace, Zalmay Khalizad is to start his fifth visit to the regional countries to accelerate the peace process in Afghanistan, the US department of state confirmed, without providing details over his first destination. Pakistani newspaper Today, has reported that Khalilzad would …

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