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President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday strongly rejected the claims of support for Daesh or Islamic State militant group within the government machinery. “Anyone who makes claims that high ranking government officials have links with Daesh, should bring those allegations to court,” Ghani said. The president made the remarks at a …

President Ashraf Ghani has reportedly fired Zalmay Wisa, the governor of Kandahar province and NDS chief of the province after a large meeting of many Afghan politicians who are the critics of the National Unity Government (NUG), was not prevented in the southern Kandahar Province. However, Shahussain Murtzawi, the acting …

President Ashraf Ghani strongly criticizing the performance of mayors and the country’s high level of imports said today in the Fourth National Urban conference that no provincial mayor have details of their incomes and the high balance of imports is a big threat to country’s future. “We have $2 billion …

Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani, leading a high-level delegation, left for an official visit to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Presidential Palace said in a statement. During the visit, President Ghani is scheduled to attend the opening ceremony of a museum and meet with UAE …

US Vice-President Mike Pence spoke over phone with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and discussed the security situation in the war-torn country, the White House said. Pence discussed the security situation in Afghanistan and the impact of President Trump’s South Asia strategy on the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces’ morale, …

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani met with Indonesian Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi who arrived in Kabul on Monday, the Presidential Palace said in a statement. The Presidential Palace statement said the meeting took place in ARG, Afghan and Indonesian senior officials were also attended the meeting. According to the statement, President …

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussed a range of issues including the U.S. strategy for South Asia and bilateral Kabul-New Delhi cooperation. The two leaders agreeing that “the U.S. strategy is an opportunity for lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan and South Asia; expansion …

President Ashraf Ghani leading a high-level delegation arrived in New Delhi for a one-day official visit on Tuesday, the Presidential Palace said. According to the Presidential Palace statement, Indian defense minister and other senior officials welcomed President Ghani in New Delhi Airport today morning. “President Ghani would discuss regional and …

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to visit India on Tuesday at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Presidential Palace said Monday. During one-day visit, Ghani will meet with Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Modi, will discuss on various issues including trade & transit and regional security, said Presidential …

President Ashraf Ghani says those countries which see their continuation in annihilation of Afghanistan and in the existence of terrorist groups will be isolated. “Afghanistan is under attack by hate, frustration and violence networks and these networks must be eliminated in our century. The people and countries that see their …

President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday warned all ministerial nominees if they tried to deal with parliament members to get vote of confidence, their nomination will be canceled. Ghani made the remarks on the verge of introduction of 12 ministerial nominees to Wolesi Jirga (the Lower House of the Parliament) for …

Addressing the closing ceremony of the third Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) in Kabul on Thursday, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah said the National Unity Government (NUG) is fully committed to organize credible and viable Parliamentary and Presidential elections by the end of its term.  “We have learned the hard lessons of …

Addressing Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) in Kabul on Thursday, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani reiterated his call to Pakistan to intensify the state-to-state peace dialogue with Afghanistan. “I call once again on Pakistan to intensify the state-to-state dialogue with us to secure regional peace and security,” Ghani said.”Providing sanctuary to malign …

The third Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) Held in Kabul on Wednesday where representatives from 50 countries and international organizations participated to hear Afghanistan’s anti-corruption strategy. On the sidelines of the meeting, the participants discussed and reviewed the situation of women in Afghanistan. The event started with a warm welcome by …

Inaugurating Afghan Medical Council on Tuesday, President Ashraf Ghani criticized the medical services of the hospitals and clinics in the country, called for reform in the sector. Ghani said that the hospitals and clinics which currently operating in the country do not meet demands of the people.  “I am not …

President Ashraf Ghani met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday afternoon at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, the Afghan President’s office confirmed. Both sides discussed on various issues including regional security, bilateral relations, peace and stability, counter-terrorism,  trade & transit relations and mid- …

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani attended Ashura ceremony on Sunday in Kabul, warned that “enemies” cannot create division among  Afghan people. Ghani made the remarks during Ashura ceremony held in Imam Zaman, a Shiite mosque where dozens were killed and injured in an attack claimed by Islamic State group in August. …

U.S. President Donald Trump met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on the sidelines of the 72nd session of UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday.   The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues including the combat against terrorism,  U.S. new strategy and the progress of the Afghan and …

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on late Tuesday, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani called on Pakistan to work together to eliminate terrorism and contain extremism for the stability of the region. “We now have an opportunity for a dialogue with our neighbours on how we can work together earnestly to …

President Ashraf Ghani to deliver speech on counter-terrorism, threats emerging from terrorism, the National Unity Government (NUG) achievements and its future plans at the 72th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday in New York, the Presidential Palace (ARG) said. According to ARG, the President will urge …