Afghanistan Times

Violence against women is a serious issue which has been left by the relevant authorities unaddressed, though they often repeat the mantra and give false hopes. Since ouster of the Taliban from power in 2001, participation of women has increased in the governmental and non-government organizations but the target of …

Comment-By Mansoor Faizy-KABUL: The Transparency International (TI) in cooperation with the Integrity Watch of Afghanistan (IWA) on Tuesday said that there is still political interference in the Anti-Corruption Criminal Justice Center (ACJC) of Afghanistan. The TI, with its Afghan partner IWA, in its report said that the National Unity Government …

Mass media has become a reliable tool for the politicians to trick people. Media is widely used in the deadly art of character assassination and image building by the influential people. As widely believed, this is the reason that business tycoons and powerful individuals own of influence several media outlets. …

AT-KABUL: A 36-year-old man was arrested over alleged rape of a 9-year-old girl in northern Sar-e-Pul province, local official said Wednesday. “A man allegedly entered the child’s house and raped her while her family was out last week in Shiram area of the province,” provincial spokesman Zabiullah Amani said. According …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Head of the Transparent Election Foundation of Afghanistan (TEFA) Naim Ayobzada on Wednesday said that breaching of criteria by selection committee and systemized selection of commissioners by the government is the matter of concern for the TEFA. “We have monitored the work of selection committee, unfortunately criteria …

Former President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai has expressed concern over Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, saying that India’s surgical strike in Pak-administered Kashmir was a much-awaited step that his country had been demanding for a long time. He also said United States President-elect Donald Trump needs to work with all sections of society, …

AT-KABUL: A commander of Taliban insurgents was detained by Afghan security forces in eastern Nangarhar province, security officials said Tuesday. Provincial police chief said the commander was identified as Ghulam Akbar who is originally a resident of Rodat district. “He was expert for making mines and others explosives devices and …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: The National Unity Government appointed new commissioners for electoral bodies after a long delay. The new commissioner took oath of office on Tuesday in a ceremony set in presidential palace. Out of over 700 applicants, the selection committee recently has shortlisted 21 nominees for the Independent Election …

AT-KABUL: The Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday urged government to develop a security plan to better protect the Shias during high-profile public events. In a statement, the HRW, said a suicide bomber killed at least 32 worshippers, including children, and injured 50 others, at a mosque in Kabul during …

Monday’s terror attack in Kabul was security lapse: Analyst By Mansoor Faizy-KABUL: The Minister of Interior (MoI) on Tuesday suspended four key security officials following Kabul mosque terrorist attack, in which at least 32 innocent worshipers were killed and more than 80 others wounded. “Following Monday’s terrorist attack in Kabul, …