On 6th of June 2017, Afghan government hosted the first meeting of The Kabul Process for Peace and Security Cooperation involving 27 countries and organizations. They discussed threats of terrorism in Afghanistan, the region and beyond, and measures to counter them, as well as peace and security challenges that affect …

AT-KABUL: The Council for Protection and Stability of Afghanistan in a meeting with a number of Jihad and political leaders called on Kabul protesters not to let the enemies to take negative opportunity from their feelings. Masoud Trishtwal, spokesman for the council, on Tuesday told Radio Azadi that in a …

AT-KABUL: President Ashraf Ghani appointed former vice president, Karim Khalili as new head for the High Peace Council (HPC), the council said Tuesday. “Mr. Khalili was appointed as new head for the high peace council late Monday,” said, Mohammad Ismael Qasemyar, international relations adviser for the council chairman. He said …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday during inaugural of Kabul Process for Peace Summit had once again invited the Taliban insurgents to peace talks, warning them as “last chance”. Addressing visiting delegates from 24 counties, including three international organizations—European Union, United Nations, and NATO, Ghani said, “we …

President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday officially opened the Kabul Process for Peace and Security Cooperation Conference, saying that six days ago, 13 brave Afghan policemen gave their lives to stop a sewerage truck packed with military grade explosives from entering the diplomatic compounded, a direct violation of Geneva accords. He …

AT-KABUL:  At least seven civilians were killed and 16 more wounded in a bomb blast Tuesday in the western and relatively calm province of Herat, local officials said. The incident took place close the Great Mosque, where people had gathered for a mourning ceremony. “The explosion took place in front …

Compiled by the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies Afghanistan is hosting the international conference of “Kabul Process”. It is going to be held in Kabul and representatives of some 25 international organizations and countries will attend the event. “Kabul Process” meeting will focus on “peace talks” and “coordination of efforts …

AT-KABUL: Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Monday said that police prevented the smuggling of 5,210 kilograms of precious stones to Pakistan. A statement issued by the MoI said that “police forces succeeded to discover and seize 5,210 precious stone in Rodat district of eastern Nangarhar.” Statement said that precious stone …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Monday said that the Kabul Process for Peace and Security Cooperation summit will be held on Tuesday in Kabul. “The Government of Afghanistan is convening the first meeting of the Kabul Process for Peace and Security Cooperation on 6 June in …

Security reforms sought to stop cycle of violence By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Following recent Kabul carnage, and horrible blasts, the Jamiat-e-Islami Party has demanded for immediate dismissal of all security institutions heads, including National Security Advisor. The party blamed head of security organizations for their failure in maintaining security in the …