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25 May

Lawmakers concerned over formation of militia in north

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: A number of lawmakers and defense analysts expressed concerns over formation of a local militia in Afghanistan’s north. They said that the move might result in civil wars, as it may give former warlords a chance to take up arms. This comes at time that reports recently …

25 May

Wolesi Jirga to summon intelligence officials, Atmar over NDS-ISI deal

Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga (WJ) or Lower House of the parliament has decided to call up the adviser of the National Security Council (NSC), Muhammad Hanif Atmar, and the National Directorate of Security (NDS) officials over the deal with Pakistan’s spy agency. The WJ decided to summon the …

25 May

Afghani plummets against US dollar

By Akhtar M. Nikzad-KABUL: Afghani lost its value by 4.78 percent against the US dollar (USD) in the international market. Due to appreciation of the American unit, other currencies have also experiences significant losses. The acting governor of the Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) on Monday said that other currencies overseas …

25 May

One killed, 72 injured in Zabul blast

AT-KABUL: At least one person was killed and 72 others injured on Monday morning when a suicide bomber driving a vehicle full of explosives targeted the provincial council in southern Zabul province. Police Security Chief, Ghulam Jailani Farahi, said the bomber rammed the mini-truck into the boundary wall of the …

24 May

Indian ambassador on Hajigak mine project

Brushing aside media reports that Indian consortium has scarped a mega mining project worth $10.8 billion in Afghanistan, Indian ambassador to Afghanistan, Amar Sinha said Sunday the consortium didn’t roll back its project. An Indian newspaper, the Financial Times reported recently that the SAIL-led consortium of India’s leading steelmakers has …

24 May

Roadside blast kills four of a family in Ghazni

AT-KABUL: At least four civilians have been killed in a roadside bombing in Ghazni province the other day, said an official source. Shafiq Nang, spokesman for the provincial governor office, said the incident happened on Saturday when a vehicle of civilians struck a roadside bomb in Moqur district of the …

24 May

NDS-ISI Deal: Nabil was kept in dark regarding much of the content of the MoU, says MP

Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi-KABUL: The National Directorate of Security (NDS) on Sunday said the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was not finalized. The spy agency in a statement termed the MoU on intelligence cooperation a common deal. The statement said that the agreement was not implementable …

24 May

Drug addiction, smuggling on the rise in Khost: Official

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Secretary of Khost provincial council on Sunday claimed that drug smuggling and dealing have mounted in the southeastern province, particularly among youth; however the provincial counternarcotics director expressed vice versa remarks in this regard. Janmir Zazai told a press conference in Khost city that drug smuggling and …

24 May

Kabul provincial council slams NDS-ISI accord

AT-KABUL: Kabul provincial council on Sunday criticized the intelligence sharing deal between the National Directorate of Security (NDS) and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The provincial council office of Kabul said in a statement that this move by the government means compromising the pride and achievements of Afghans to their long-term …

24 May

Indian consortium didn’t scrap $10.8b mining project: Ambassador

AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Amidst reports that said an Indian consortium has scrapped a mega mining project worth $10.8 billion in Afghanistan, India’s ambassador to Kabul, Amar Sinha on Sunday rejected the report and said the consortium has not come up with such a decision. Quoted by Pajhwok Afghan News, the …