Foreign ministers of China, Pakistan and Afghanistan will meet in Beijing tomorrow for discussions on ending tensions between Kabul and Islamabad. Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign (MoF) considers solving the tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan is not a one night work, but emphasized that China can play an active role in …
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Over 10,000 ISIS Fighters Operating in Afghanistan, More Arriving From Syria & Iraq – Moscow
The terror group Islamic State in Afghanistan or Daesh has over 10,000 fighters in Afghanistan and the U.S. may be underestimating their threat, said a Russian Special Envoy. According to Zamir Kabulov, the head of the Middle East department in the Russian Foreign Ministry, many of the Daesh fighters who …
Read More »Six Policemen Killed in Suicide Car Bomb Attack in Kandahar
At least six policemen were killed and five others wounded in a suicide car bombing in southern Kandahar province early Friday morning, officials said. The suicide bomber has detonated his explosives-packed Humvee at the entrance to the police headquarters in Maiwand district of the province. Taliban group claimed responsibility for …
Read More »U.S. VP Meets NUG Leaders during Surprise Visit to Afghanistan
The U.S. Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Thursday to welcome U.S. troops and talk to President Ashraf Ghani. Pence arrived on a military plane at Bagram Airfield. He then flew by helicopter to Kabul, where he met President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah …
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Ankara Urges Kabul to Close Afghan-Turk Schools
The Government of Turkey claims that Afghan-Turk schools must be closed in Afghanistan because its main office in Turkey has been closed by Turkish government. While an official from the Afghan-Turk schools in Kabul on Thursday rejected the claim, adding the institution never had an office in Turkey. “The dialogue …
Read More »Ghani Calls on Germany for Further Cooperation with Afghanistan
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has called on Germany and the International Community for more cooperation that Afghanistan can reach a sustainable peace with Pakistan. The German foreign minister, Sigmar Gabriel came to Kabul in an unannounced visit and met with Afghan senior officials. President Ghani in his meeting with Sigmar …
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German Minister Supports Long-Term Commitment in Afghanistan
German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said the withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan in recent years had been too rapid and called for a longer-term commitment. Von der Leyen criticized the rapid reduction in forces since the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) ended its mission in Afghanistan …
Read More »Afghanistan Welcomes Trump’s New National Security Strategy
The government of Afghanistan has welcomed President Donald Trump’s new national security strategy, saying it affirms the enduring U.S.-Afghanistan strategic partnership. According to a statement released by President Ashraf Ghani’s office on Tuesday, Trump’s new national security strategy is in line with Afghanistan’s shared objective against terrorism. “The national security …
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Afghanistan Opens Embassy in Greece
The government of Afghanistan on Monday inaugurated its embassy in Greece in a bid to further strengthen bilateral ties with Athens. Opening the political representative office in Athens, Afghan Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani said that his country wants to strengthen its ties with Greece including expanding trade and economic relations with …
Read More »Parliamentary Committee Approves Ghani’s Decree on Population Registration Act
A joint parliamentary committee consists of the Senate and the Lower House members on Monday approved the president’s decree regarding the Population Registration Act. According the decree, the words nationality and ethnicity shall be included in the electronic identity cards. Earlier, the decree was rejected by the Lower House but …
Read More »Attack on NDS Training Center in Kabul, Leaves No Casualties: Police
The militants attack on a training center of Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS) in capital Kabul on Monday ended after five hours of clashes with security forces, officials said. The attack took place at around 10:00 am in Police District 5 of Kabul City when at least two attackers …
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Date for Distribution of e-ID Cards to be Announced Next Week: PRD
Population Registration Department (PRD) is set to announce a clear date for distribution of electronic Identity Cards (e-ID Cards) next week, officials said Sunday. The Population Registration Department said that they are ready from a technical perspective to begin issuing e-ID cards in Kabul. “We are set to announce a …
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