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Experts believe that China as one of the world’s powerful countries can play a vital role in the Afghan peace process AT News KABUL: As the U.S. led international forces are preparing to leave and the concerns rising on deterioration of situation, China has reiterated strong support for sustainable peace …

We will hand over our bases to the Afghan security forces, US commander Gen. Scott Miller says AT News KABUL: The United States has begun withdrawing process of its troops from Afghanistan, the country’s top commander said on Sunday. “We will hand over all our bases to the Afghan security …

AT News KABUL: The National Security Council says that the international community would continue assisting the government of Afghanistan once they exit their soldiers by September 11. “The foreign forces will continue supporting Afghan security and defense forces even after the United States withdraws its troops,” Rahmatullah Andar, Spokesman of …

AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: With a “golden opportunity” for peace there which must be seized, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the stakes are “very high” in Afghan peace process. “The stakes are very high. If there’s progress, there can be peace, there can be stability, and the region …

Deploring violence, we called on Taliban for immediate ceasefire and return to negotiation: FM Atmar AT News KABUL: Afghanistan, Turkey and Pakistan called on the Taliban to reaffirm their commitment to achieving a negotiated settlement for lasting peace in Afghanistan, the foreign ministers of the three countries said in a …

Turkey, Qatar, UN to continue their efforts to achieve peace in Afghanistan, says Turkish Foreign Ministry AT News KABUL: Turkey announced it would not hold “Conference” on Afghanistan pace earlier slated for April 24. Turkish foreign minister said Wednesday that the decision for postponement was made after consultations with the …

AT News KABUL: 20 years after the United States’ strong presence with tens of thousands of troops in Afghanistan, now there are only 2,500 soldiers who will also exit by September 11. The withdrawal announced this month by President Joe Biden has become a matter of concern for many American …

It remains unclear exactly where US will move soldiers set to leave country AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The top commander in charge of US forces in the Middle East said on Wednesday that some of the 3,500 American troops set to leave Afghanistan by September 11 will probably remain in the …

AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The UK and its allies “reserve the right” to launch new military action in Afghanistan should international terrorism thrive, the British government has said. According to the UK’s Forces news outlet, defence minister James Heappey has left the door open for military action should “ungoverned spaces” …

AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: In a blunt assessment Wednesday, the top U.S. general for the Middle East told Congress it will be extremely difficult but not impossible for the U.S. to find, track and take out counterterrorism threats in Afghanistan once all American troops are withdrawn. Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of …