Editorial: Hospital attack is not a one-night task

Today’s security problem of Afghanistan despite so many other, is stem from the willful failure of the rulers since they don’t look deeply into security related troubles—as there are some inner elements who have been adoring militants in many areas rather than the government institutions. Surly, the supporter of militants …

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Virat Kohli’s unique T20I record broken by Afghanistan’s Mohammad Shahzad

Afghanistan’s Mohammad Shahzad has scored 1779 runs in 58 T20Is, while Virat Kohli has scored 1709 runs in 48 games.(PTI) Afghanistan’s Mohammad Shahzad notched up 1779 career T20I runs to surpass Indian skipper Virat Kohli as the fourth-most successful batsman in the shortest format of the game. Shahzad hit his …

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Kabulis stage demonstration to protest government weakness

AT-KABUL: Tens of people in the capital Kabul staged demonstration on Monday to protest what they called “poor” performance of the national unity government. The protesters accused the government of being unable to tackle insecurity in the capital and provinces, carrying a symbolic coffin that was showed the government’s body. …

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HIA blames govt for hindering Hekmatyar’s arrival in Kabul

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: The Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) has accused the government for violation the terms and conditions of peace deal and creating obstacles for arrival of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar in Kabul. The Pajhwok Afghan News has quoted a source from HIA, saying “According to the peace deal the government was bound …

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Kabul hospital carnage;Perpetrators, neglectors should be punished fairly: Parliament

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga or the Lower House of the Parliament on Monday expressed their graveness over attack on Sardar Dawod Khan—a military hospital, asking the government to severely punish the perpetrators and those security officials who neglected their responsibilities in ensuring security of the facility. According to …

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32 people freed from Taliban captivity

AT-KABUL: The Afghan National Army freed 32 people from Taliban captivity in southern Helmand province, officials said on Monday. Spokesman for 215 Maiwand Military Corps, Mohammad Rasol Zazai said that 32 people, including four police officers were released from Taliban captivity in Chah Mirza area of Nadali district. He said …

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National consensus vital to shun Pak’s interference: Rana Think Tank

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Political experts in a monthly meeting of Rana Think Tankhave termed national consensus against Pakistan as the only way to shun the country’s interference in Afghanistan. They also termed a powerful system within the government as a key element to triumph over security challenges. According to experts, …

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Editorial: Get Daesh serious

The Islamic State (IS), which is also known as Daesh terrorist group is a real threat, and it would be vast slip-up if further reluctance to be made toward its elimination. They are still engaged in their vicious campaign against commoners. It has been for years now that fighters operating …

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One killed, 19 wounded in Kabul blast

Three suspects detained following Kabul attack AT-KABUL: At least one woman was killed and 19 other civilians including four women were received injuries in a roadside bombing in the capital Kabul on Monday afternoon, security officials said. “Kabul Police have arrested three suspects related to an explosion in Taimani area …

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Avalanche kills 8 in Badakhshan

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: At least eight people have been killed and 16 others received injuries when avalanche hit Shar-e-Bozerg district of northeastern Badakhshan province, the Afghanistan Natural Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) said on Monday. Sayed Humayun Dehqan, the (ANDMA) head, told Pajhwok Afghan News that the incident happened Sunday afternoon …

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