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At least 12 Taliban rebels killed in Badghis

AT News KABUL: The Afghan security forces have killed at least 12 Taliban fighters in western Badghis province, an official said on Monday. In addition to that, 18 more Taliban fighters were wounded. Number of armed Taliban insurgents had blocked the highway of Qadis-Qala-e-Naw for an attack on Afghan forces …

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Six killed over land dispute in Nangarhar

AT News KABUL: At least six people were killed and another 16 injured in a dispute over land in the eastern province of Nangarhar, officials confirmed. The incident took place on Wednesday in the Nazyan district, according to provincial governor, Shah Mahmood Miakhil. “Unfortunately, last day in the district of …

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Rampant insecurity stymies peace in Takhar

AT News KABUL: While efforts are accelerated for peace in the country, Taliban have intensified attacks in some areas particularly in Takhar province in the northeast. These attacks on the provincial capital of Taloqan and some districts have caused people lose trust in peace efforts. “People are increasingly concerned here. …

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Shortage of supplies pushes Herat to breaking point

AT News KABUL: Health officials in western Herat province said that covid-19 diagnostic laboratory has been temporarily closed due to lack of medical facilities. The laboratory would remain closed until the new medical instruments to be provided. Head of Provincial Public Health, Abdul Hakim Tamana said that many of the …

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Afghan forces repel ‘Zabul attack’, kill 16 rebels

AT News KABUL: The Afghan security forces have pushed back a complex Taliban attack and killed at least 16 rebels in southern Zabul province, ministry of defense said on Monday.  The Taliban militants attacked the Afghan security forces outposts in Arghandab district, in which Afghan forces killed 16 rebels in …

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Rebels kidnap medics in Wardak

AT News KABUL: Three health employees, who were providing public awareness regarding covid-19, have been abducted by the Taliban group in central Wardak province, official said on Wednesday. Provincial Council Member has said the medics were kidnapped in Jalriz district of the province. Deputy of Provincial Council, Sharifullah Hotak called …

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A gang of kidnappers arrested in Herat

AT News KABUL: A group of three kidnappers have been arrested in a joint crackdown lunched by police and intelligence forces in western Herat province. The gang was behind several kidnapping cases in Herat and had earlier they abducted a money exchanger from Guzara district of the province, Ministry of …

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150 suspected criminals detained in Herat

AT News KABUL: The Afghan National Police has arrested 150 suspected criminal on charges of different crimes in different clampdown carried out in western Herat province during the past 20 days. Provincial Police Spokesman, Abdul Ahad Walizada said that Herat police has conducted several crackdowns against criminals in the capital …

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5th Graduation Ceremony of Postgraduate Medical Education Programme held at FMIC

Kabul: The French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) held its fifth graduation ceremony of the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Programme on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at FMIC Auditorium. Twelve specialists including 10 male and 2 female doctors were awarded certificates in seven specializations i.e. Anesthesia, Radiology, Orthopedics, Pediatric …

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Pneumonia kills 35 in Badakhshan

AT News KABUL: At least 35 people including women and children have died in the past few weeks due to pneumonia outbreak in Badakhshan province in the northwestern mountainous area, provincial health department confirmed. Dr. Noor Khawari, head of provincial public health department, said Saturday that the people had died …

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