Editorial

The government is apparently working hard to gain what it calls “lasting peace” after a four-decade war and destruction. The so-called Quadrilateral Coordination Group held its fifth meeting this week in Islamabad to find way or ways to persuade Taliban to come to peace talks with the government. From Afghan …

Foreign ministers of the NATO member states are scheduled to meet today and Friday to discuss different important issues including support for Afghanistan. Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, hinted about continued support to the Afghan law enforcement agencies and discussion of plans for the Resolute Support mission in the …

Every spring, flash floods wreak havoc in the country. However, the relevant authorities take it as a normal thing while blaming the nature for their failures. It is true that natural disasters cannot be prevented but it is also reality that the damages can be controlled. Unfortunately, in Afghanistan officials …

Insecurity in the country is growing with tremendous speed. The government is facing tough time. Internal and external challenges are many. However, problems at home are of very serious nature and need full attention of the relevant authorities. Lukewarm response will worsen the situation because one thousands Afghans leave their …

Chief Executive Officer, Abdullah Abdullah, is in China to discuss important issues with the Beijing leadership. His trip will prove a milestone in improvement of ties between Kabul and Beijing. The Afghan CEO and Chinese officials will ponder over ways to deal with the issue of extremism and terrorism which …

National economy is growing slowly as compared to the last year. The growth is slower when compared to the past five years. Ending unemployment and poverty by improving economy was a major focal point of the presidential campaigns in 2014. The government has claimed drafting strategies to attract investors, introduce …

This is a tough year for the National Unity Government (NUG). Challenges are many. Survival of the government and future of this country will depend on the decisions made by the leaders in the power center. The wiser the decisions, the chances of survival and development would be high. Productive …

Today the good news was about rescue of Ali Haider Gilani, son of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. It made the nation proud. When the entire military, police force and intelligence agencies of Pakistan failed to stop the kidnappers from entering Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and then crossing the Durand …

Afghans are killed and injured on different pretexts. Their precious lives have become cheaper than any commodity available on the planet earth. Once calling themselves sincere friends of Afghans are become strangers now. They are abandoning Afghans because their interests are secured and objectives achieved. Sacrifices that Afghans have rendered …

Death has made the country home. From landmines to traffic accidents, people are losing their lives every day. There is no end in sight to the death and destruction. In a road accident in Ghazni province, 73 persons, including children and women, have lost their lives and 70 others were …