Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: The experts believe that Russian weapons will prove more effective in war against terrorism, than the weapons provided by NATO and US to Afghan security forces. Jawed Kohestani, a military and political analyst, told Afghanistan Times that Russian weapons will prove helpful in war against terrorism. He …
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October, 2015
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12 October
Most parts of Kunduz cleared of Taliban: MoI
By Farhad Naibkhel-KABUL: Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Monday said that Afghan security forces have cleared most parts of Kunduz city of the Taliban militants. Siddiq Siddiqi, spokesman for the MoI, while commending progress of security forces in Kunduz province said that most parts of Kunduz city have been cleared …
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12 October
Security on high alert: Kabul police
Capital police arrests 182 criminals AT-KABUL: Amid growing security concerns, Kabul Police on Monday assured residents and foreigners of foolproof security measures in Kabul. Speaking at a press conference here on Monday, Kabul Police Chief Abdul Rahman Rahimi said that law enforcement agencies were all set to foil terror …
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12 October
Trapped in extremism
Peace loving Afghans are the worst victim of extremism, insurgency and terrorism. Their peaceful way of life has been challenged and diluted by the anti-Afghanistan elements, who are always in the quest to enslave Afghans, both mentally and physically. Friends are a few and foes are many. Some are in …
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12 October
Talks possible if Pakistan stops aiding terrorists: CEO
KABUL: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, commenting on the Pakistani prime minister’s remarks about the revival of Afghan peace talks, said on Monday the government in Kabul would welcome such move if Islamabad stopped supporting terrorist groups. A day earlier, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told a press conference …
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12 October
2 ANA soldiers killed in Bamyan helicopter crash
A military helicopter crashed in central Bamyan provinceon Monday, killing two people aboard and wounding five others, an official said. Abdur Rahman Ahmadi, the governor’s spokesman, said the helicopter — flying from Bamyan to southern Kandahar province — crashed in Qazan area in the afternoon. He said two people onboard …
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11 October
15 Taliban including key commander killed in Farah
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: At least 15 Taliban militants including a key commander have been killed by Afghan security forces during a clearance operation in the western Farah province on Sunday, said an official. A senior army officer General Taj Mohammad Jahid said that the Afghan security forces have conducted a …
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11 October
MJ gives nod to amendments in Anti-Money Laundering Law
Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: Meshrano Jirga on Sunday approved amendments in the Anti-Money Laundering Law and another law pertinent to salaries of the high ranking officials. Head of the Economic Commission of Meshrano Jirga, Anarkali Hunaryar, said that the amendments are aimed at recovering grabbed public properties. She said that the …
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11 October
Pakistan fooling itself
Pakistan says it is ready to revamp the stalled peace talks between the Afghan government and Taliban militants. From Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz to the army chief Gen. Raheel, both the civilian and powerful military establishments renewed the offers to support Kabul in the reconciliation process. However, there …
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11 October
Two deminers abducted in Logar
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Unidentified gunmen have abducted two de-miners along with their truck in Mohammad Agha district of central Logar province, an official said on Sunday. Chief of Mohammad Agha district, Capt. Matiullah Abdur Rahimzai, said that unknown gunmen attacked Sterling Global demining company office on Saturday night and took …
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