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KABUL: The government of Afghanistan welcomes the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) not only for its country, but as a useful project for the regional economy. “Any project formed in the region for the bigger economic interest, is welcomed by Afghanistan and we fully support it. We believe that such projects …

Taliban shadow district chief for Pachiragam district was killed along with 11 insurgents in a raid in eastern Nangarhar province on Sunday night, said officials. National Directorate of Security Special Forces launched a clampdown against Taliban insurgents in Khogiani district, killing 12 militants including the group’s shadow district chief for …

A suicide bomber blew up his explosives on Monday morning near the election commission’s headquarters in Kabul, killing at least one policeman and injuring six others including four civilians, authorities said. “A suicide attack struck near a vehicle of an IEC staff member in Dispatchery area at around 8am, blowing …

Police authorities said Monday they have arrested two notorious robbery gangs in Kabul city. Police forces succeeded to arrest a group of four robbers in Paghman district yesterday, who were involved in different armed robbery particularly robbing of vehicles in Kabul, said a press statement issued by Ministry of Interior …

Kandahar pomegranate yields saw a considerable increase this year as 150,000 tons have been produced in the southern volatile province. Kandahar pomegranate products increased significantly as well as its quality become better this year as compared to last year, said a press statement issued by Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and …

KABUL: Some members of parliament call on the two electoral commissions to fulfill their commitments regarding a transparent election, with speaker Abdul Raouf Ebrahimi saying Monday that people largely took part in the October 20 legislation election because the Independent Election Commission had earlier vowed to use the biometrics system …

KABUL: Afghan and Russian officials are still talking on the holding of the November Moscow meeting for the peace in Afghanistan, the foreign ministry said, urging that no meeting would give results without an Afghan leadership. “The Moscow meeting is a matter of discussion and we are negotiating with Russian …

Afghan security forces launched a string of joint military operations across the country, killing 29 militants and wounding 15 others over past day, according to military officials Afghan forces have also arrested five rebels and handed them over to courts for further inquiries. ANDNSF targeted enemy strongholds and hideouts with …

KABUL: The ballots from six provinces (Kabul, Parwan, Khost, Nangarhar, Panjshir and Laghman) have been transported to Kabul and are being saved in the database of the Independent Election Commission, the commission’s officials said Friday. “Our colleagues are gathering the ballots as they are arriving from six provinces. We hope …

Following the release of Mullah Baradar from Pakistan’s incarceration, President Ghani’s administration is seen to be striving to have the top militant leader brought into Afghanistan. It is said that Mullah Ghani Baradar was freed upon the demand of the U.S. government; while the Afghan government is expected next week …