Afghanistan Times

AT-KABUL: Eighty-nine Taliban insurgents were killed and 15 others injured in different parts of the country in the past 24 hours, Ministry of Defense (MoD) said Tuesday in a statement. The statement added that the national army with the cooperation of the national police and the national directorate of security …

By Mansoor Faizy-KABUL: The US army says that an American service member died as a result of wounds sustained and another received injuries during operations near Lashkarga, the provincial capital of southern Helmand province on Tuesday. Six Afghan soldiers were also wounded, US official said in a statement. “On behalf …

India has provided a little over $2 billion in economic assistance to Afghanistan in the last 15 years. India is set to deliver more arms to Afghanistan to help it fight Islamist militants, Kabul’s envoy to New Delhi said, even if Pakistan is wary of closer military cooperation between countries …

AT-KABUL: Former head of the intelligence agency has said that the chief executive Abdullah Abdullah will not work for the so-called ‘National Unity Government’ as he used to in the past two years. “Abdullah will talk to the president in three rounds,” Amrullah Saleh, who is supporting Abdullah, said, adding …

By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: NATO’s Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan on Monday said that neither the capital city of Kunduz nor Helmand province would fall to the Taliban insurgents as the United States and its allies was backing Afghan security forces in these two volatile provinces. Recently, the militants have launched …

AT-KABUL: Over 100 acres government lands usurped by the powerful individuals were reclaimed in eastern Laghman province. Land grabbing is a big challenge a serious challenge in different provinces, thousands acres have been usurped by powerful people in the past decades. The government is trying to regain the usurped lands, …

AT-KABUL: Twenty-six Taliban insurgents including two commanders were killed in joint clearance operations launched by security forces in Ali Abad distract of northern Kunduz province, ministry of interior said Monday in a statement. The statement identified the commanders as Nasir and Qari Omar killed in Qazaq localities, today [Monday] morning. …

To bring peace, security and stability in Afghanistan, 1.25 billion people of India will always be on your side: Modi By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: President Ashraf Ghani and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Stor palace of foreign ministry through video conference on Monday, after reconstruction with the financial support …

Disagreement among political groups and leaders on the policies is not a rare thing. Differences among the parties and policymakers on the mechanism regarding resolving the outstanding challenges add to the beauty of democracy. Differences of opinion on issues of national importance shall not been seen as a divider but …

By Farhad Naibkhel-Qargha Lake is located nine kilometers from Kabul City. The area is surrounded by green hills. This is one of the best place for sightseeing and entertainment especially for families. From March till end of October, Qargha attracts hundreds of local and foreign tourists. Everyday scores of people …