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ED: Will militias’ helps bring peace?

Directly or indirectly there are some indications that government and some foreign allies are supporting and favoring making militia group to fight against insurgents and help bring peace and stability in the country. There is considering training and arming 20,000 civilians to fight against insurgents—but there is fear the local …

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MPs split over Noor’s resignation: Some members of Wolesi Jirga slammed Noor’s resignation, while others welcomed

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Members of Wolesi Jirga (Lower House) of Parliament in Wednesday’s session were divided where a number of lawmakers expressed their love in favor of Atta Mohammad Noor, slamming President Ashraf Ghani for ousting him as Balkh governor, while others backed and commended President Ghani decision over Noor’s …

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Do High Capital and Operational COST endorse HEALTHCARE hazards?

‘Eternal vigilance is the price of eternal development.’ Gordon B. Hinckley Four Major Concerns: How the high infrastructurecost, which includes land, building, medical equipment of any hospital are being utilized? Is GDP or economic development data is representing the majority of the population of the country? What Percentage of population …

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Reverse decision over Noor: Jamiat-i-Islami urges Ghani

AT News Report-KABUL: Leadership council of Jamiat-i-Islami party has urged President Ashraf Ghani to reverse his decision on ousting Atta Mohammad Noor as Balkh governor. On Monday, the Presidential Palace said that it accepted the resignation of Noor, who is also the sitting executive chief of Jamiat-i-Islami. But Noor and …

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Afghan embassy lauds ‘Taekwondo Champions’ from Afghanistan in New Delhi

AT News Report-KABUL: A team of Taekwondo medalists from Afghanistan was conferred with appreciation letters by the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi on December 18, 2017. Forty members of the Taekwondo team made a winning streak with 24 gold, 12 silver and 4 bronze medals by securing the …

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ED: Don’t betray refugees

The pain etched on refugee faces on Greek and Turkish shores does not remain there. Hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees in Europe, Pakistan, and Iran are being forced to return home. The minister of refugees and repatriation, Sayed Hussain Alemi Balkhi, said it was initially expected that over a …

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Balancing carrots with sticks: Trump urges Pakistan to take decisive action against terrorists  

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The US President Donald Trump has televised a new national security strategy on Monday that urged Pakistan to shun its duplicity and start decisive actions against terrorist outfits and dismantle their terrorist networks on Pakistani soil. Outlining the US national security strategy, President Trump said “And we …

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Noor rejects his “dismissal”: ‘My resignation was based on conditions which are not fulfilled, thus don’t accept it’

AT News Report-KABUL: Atta Mohammad Noor, the governor of northern Balkh province, which President Ashraf Ghani accepted his resignation on Monday, has appeared before his supporters while opposing the decision. Addressing a gathering of his supporters in Balkh province on Monday evening, Noor rejected his resignation as governor, calling on …

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Iranian detained with 3kg of heroin in Farah

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Border police force has been arrested an Iranian citizen in western Farah province for allegedly smuggling drugs to Iran, an official said on Tuesday. Police spokesman, Iqbal Bahir told Pajhwok Afghan News the detainee was smuggling three kilograms of heroin in a tanker type vehicle to Iran. …

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45 human trafficking cases in Ghor this year

AT News Report-KABUL: The number of human trafficking cases has been raised high in western Ghor province where 45 such cases are being documented this year, the provincial justice department chief said on Tuesday. Addressing a seminar on “Awareness about human trafficking” held in Firozkoh, Ghor’s capital, Abdul Jabbar Raji …

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