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AT-KABUL: The National Directorate of Security (NDS) on Thursday said that four insurgents were arrested in Zabul province. In a press statement issued here, the spy agency said that its operatives have apprehend four terrorists in Zabul province. One explosives-packed vest and 570kg explosive materials were also recovered from possession …

By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL: Chief of the Health and Youth Commission of the Wolesi Jirga (WJ) said that the parliament is set to raise import duty on cigarettes in the new law, in a move to deter smokers and consumer of tobacco. Dr Naqibullah Faiq told Afghanistan Times that MPs …

AT-KABUL: At least 107 armed Taliban fighters were killed and 34 others were wounded in different crackdowns within past 24 hours. In a press release issued here, Ministry of Defense said that Afghan National Army (ANA) in collaboration with Afghan National Police (ANP) and National Directorate of Security (NDS) has …

AT-KABUL: Pakistani army’s military operation in Baluchistan province have forced many foreign militants to escape to Afghanistan, said the spokesman for the Ministry of Interior (MoI). While talking to Radio Azadi, Seddiq Seddiqi, said that they will strengthen border police to prevent from influx of foreign militants to Afghanistan.  “The …

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Ex-President Hamid Karzai during his visit to China met with Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao on Wednesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Li said that Afghanistan and China are two friendly neighbors that trust and support each other. Li added that China is …

AT-KABUL: Emergency department in Khairkhana 102-bed Hospital was inaugurated on Wednesday. Public Health Minister Firozuddin Firoz, head of Khairkhana 102-bed Hospital Dr. Hasib Jebran, members of the parliament and a number of locals were present in the inauguration ceremony. The emergency department was reconstructed at a total cost of Afs3 …

AT-KABUL: Amidst increase in poppy cultivation, drug addiction and drug dealing, the interior minister, Noor-ul-Haq Ulumi, on Wednesday said he has directed all police chiefs to start serious mission against this illicit business countrywide. Ulumi told a press conference that those who try to engage Afghans in drug addiction will …

Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: Members of the Wolesi Jirga (WJ) criticized the chiefs committee of the house for taking out the NDS-ISI deal from agenda on Wednesday. Last Monday, the Wolesi Jirga has decided to call up the adviser of the National Security Council (NSC) and the chief and deputy chief …

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AT-KABUL: The National Directorate of Security (NDS) on Wednesday said that an abducted trader was rescued in Parwan province. According to a press statement issued by the spy agency, the NDS operatives succeeded in freeing the kidnapped businessman after nine days of captivity in Parwan province. The businessman was kidnapped …