More than 20, mostly worshippers were killed in the hour-long siege of a mosque in Kabul, the capital city. Suicide attackers stormed Imam Zaman mosque in Qala-e-Najarha, opened fire at prayers, killing men, women and children. Three security forces among those killed. Islamic State (IS), known as Daesh terrorist claimed …

AT-KABUL: At least 51 militants were killed and 43 others were wounded in different crackdowns within past 24 hours. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Defense, (MoD)said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) and National Directorate of Security (NDS) personal has conducted …

AT-KABUL: Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) has put the number of people killed during mosque attack to 40, while over 90 others received injuries. Expressing deepest concern over attack on holy places like mosque, AHIRC in a statement on Saturday, said suicide attack on prayers of Imam Zaman mosque …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: At least two policemen and a civilian have been killed, and two other policemen received injuries in a roadside bomb explosion in western Farah province, officials said on Saturday. The bombing took place in Soor area of Farah city, the province capital. The Provincial Governor Spokesman, Naser …

Pakistan must take decisive action against militant groups, based in its soil: U.S. Ambassador By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Days after the US announced a new Afghan strategy, the top US and NATO commander in the country warned the Taliban cannot win on the battle field and it is time for them …

It is a fact that health service across the country is unsatisfactory, but slowly improving at the same time. The Ministry of Public Health have to oversee all matters concerning the health of Afghanistan’s population, and also take immediate action to provide satisfactory health services. According to Human Development Index, …

AT-KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai strongly condemned Wednesday’s suicide attack in Helmand province, in which at least five civilians were martyred and dozens more injured. “The former president called the attack anti-Islamic and inhumane that is only carried out by the enemies of Afghanistan,” a statement from Karzai’s office said. …

By ZALMAY KHALILZAD-President Trump deserves high marks for his new Afghanistan strategy. It is bold, reasoned and offers the prospect of success against the violent Islamist groups of the region. But it will also face opposition in the region. The president will have to show an unflagging commitment to the cause and …

AT-KABUL: A suicide car bombing targeted an army convoy in the southern province of Helmand, killing at least five people, the first attack after the US president announced a new strategy on Afghanistan based on which, more troops are set to be deployed. Provincial Spokesman, Omar Zwak, said that the …

Pakistan—the hostile-neighbor, is going through tough situation, as news US strategy showed strong commitment to kill terrorists sponsored by the Pakistani government aimed at destabilizing Afghanistan. The entire effort of President Donald Trump in announcing his new Afghan strategy was intended to put pressure on Pakistan and the Taliban insurgents …