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The International Crisis Group on Sunday welcomed the “unprecedented” ceasefire announcement by the Afghan government and the Taliban insurgent group, saying such a truce could represent a concrete step toward peace talks. “International Crisis Group welcomes pledges by the Afghan government and the Taliban insurgency that both sides will respect …

After the announcement of a ceasefire by the Afghan government and the Taliban group, the insurgent group has increased its deadly attacks against the Afghan forces in several provinces. According to figures, more than a hundred governmental forces either killed or injured during the last four days only in Herat, …

Ali Ahmad Usmani who has been sacked as Minister of Energy and Water continued doing his job on Sunday by signing a contract of solar electricity power project which worth more than $13 million. Usmani has been fired as Minister of Energy and Water amid his growing tensions with President …

Following ceasefire announcement by Afghan government and the Taliban insurgent group, President Ashraf Ghani says the Afghan government is firmly committed to a political solution to the conflict with the Taliban. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Beijing, Ghani said he was pleased that the Taliban have …

Kabul Police Chief says the insurgent groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba, Islamic State, Taliban and the Haqqani Network are mostly active in Kabul City, insisting that the groups are playing a key role in transferring the insurgents by armored vehicles to the capital. Last month, a group of 10 insurgents disguised …

Members of the Upper House of Parliament on Sunday welcomed the announcement of temporary ceasefire by the Afghan government and the Taliban insurgent group, urging the government to use the opportunity for lasting peace and stability in the country. Senators also called on the Afghan security forces to be on …

A vehicle packed with 300 kilograms of explosives has been seized by Afghan intelligence operatives in northern Baghlan province, local officials said Sunday. According to the officials, the explosives were transferred from Kabul to Dand-e-Ghori and Pul-e-Khomri cities before being discovered and seized by the security forces in Doshi district …

At least five people were killed and seven others wounded in a traffic accident in western Herat province of Afghanistan, an official said. The incident has taken place in Herat – Islamqala highway in Loia Kohna area of the province today morning. Eyewitnesses say the accident occurred after two passenger …

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani met with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the SCO summit in China, discussed expansion of bilateral ties. Presidential Palace in a statement said that the meeting of the two leaders took place in Chinese port city of Qingdao on Saturday. In the meeting, …

The Afghan intelligence operatives have arrested nine individuals on charges of having links with the Islamic State (IS) militant group in Nangarhar University, local officials said Saturday. Ataullah Khogyani, the provincial governor’s spokesman said that the individuals were arrested after holding IS or Daesh flag at the university.  According to …

President Ashraf Ghani has fired the minister of energy and water, Ali Ahmad Osmani from his position, according to a statement released by the Presidential Palace on Saturday.  The statement said that Mohammad Gul Khulmi, the deputy minister of energy and water will replace Usmani as acting minister.  According to …

At least 17 Afghan National Army soldiers were killed and one other was wounded after Taliban attacked several security checkpoints in Zawol district of Herat province, local officials said on Saturday. The spokesman of Herat governor, Jilani Farhad told Ariananews that the Taliban militants stormed security checkpoints in Aziz Abad …

The Afghan Taliban announced a three-day ceasefire on Saturday over the Eid holiday, following a ceasefire announced by president Ghani on Thursday. “All the mujahideen (Islamic warriors) are directed to stop offensive operations against Afghan forces for the first three days of Eid-al-Fitr,” the Afghan Taliban said in a WhatsApp …

At least 20 local Police soldiers were killed after Taliban have stormed security checkpoints in Qala-e Zal district of Kunduz province, a local source said on condition of anonymity. Confirming the incident, the spokesman of Kunduz Police, Anamuddin Rahmani declared that the casualties are not clear so far but the …

The Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah has called on the militant Taliban to renounce violence and Afghans are open to welcome them. “Taliban have their ideas about how to rule a country, their way of life. If they agree at one stage to give up violence and cut their links with …

As President Ashraf Ghani announced the ceasefire against the Taliban, the U.S has directed its forces to honor the ceasefire and stop operations against the group. “U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Nicholson has directed U.S. forces to honor the ceasefire with the Taliban, though operations against ISIS and Al-Qaeda will …

Afghan local officials say two suicide bombers targeted the lawmaker Farydon Momand’s home in eastern Nangarhar province on Friday. According to security officials, at least one police officer and two civilians were killed and five civilians were wounded in the attack. However eyewitnesses say the target of suicide bombers was …

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire made by President Ghani with the Taliban. “I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire made by President Ashraf Ghani & the Government of National Unity. This is a positive step forward on the path to peace,”  Stoltenberg …

The Interior Ministry has taken new measures against the armored vehicles in the capital Kabul, following the militant attack on its compound on May 30.   The Ministry spokesman Najib Danish on Thursday stressed that the individuals who own armored vehicles should registered them at the earliest possible time, “otherwise …

The Intelligence operatives have arrested four armed Pakistan nationals during an operation in Gumal district of southeastern Paktika province, the Afghan National Directorate of security (NDS) said Thursday. According to NDS, the suspects who were identified as the residents of North Waziristan in Pakistan, instructed by their Pakistan-based commanders known …