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President Ashraf Ghani announced a formal end to the government’s ceasefire with the Taliban today but called on the Taliban militants to agree to full peace talks following a three-day truce during this month’s Eid holiday.  “It is now the Taliban’s decision, whether they want to keep killing or join …

President Ashraf Ghani met with UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson in the capital Kabul on Monday, the Presidential Palace said in a statement. According to the statement, in the meeting which took place in the Presidential Palace, both sides discussed on range of issues including ceasefire, peace process, counter-terrorism, regional …

President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday welcomed the Helmand peace convoy in Kabul who have arrived in the capital Kabul after crossing some 700kilometters on foot, calling an end to the nearly 17-year-old war in the country. In the meeting with the president which was held outside the Presidential Palace, the …

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, …

President Ashraf Ghani has signed the retirement of more than 140 generals of the Ministry of Interior Affairs as part of the reforms and renovation plan of Afghan the security forces, officials said Tuesday. The Interior Ministry Spokesman Najib Danish said that the most of these generals are in reserve …

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says based on the constitution his term as president will end in 22nd May 2019, insisting that the upcoming parliamentary and Presidential elections will be held on time in the country. Speaking in the fifth international symposium of Afghan women held on Monday in the Presidential …

 Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has stressed on execution of the constitution in the country, saying no one is above the law and that it should be executed effectively on all citizens. Speaking at a ceremony on Saturday in Presidential Palace, Ghani emphasized on law enforcement in the judiciary institutions. He …

Afghan President Ghani says the majority of the Taliban are not in favor of the war in Afghanistan and that the ongoing conflict has been imposed on them. Speaking at a ceremony on Saturday in Kabul to mark the 26th anniversary of Mujahidin- 8th of Saur, Ghani reiterated his call …

President Ghani on his visit to the eastern Khost province while accompanied by some cabinet members inaugurated the province airport runway, said Presidential Palace in a statement issued today. “The airport runway having 2664 meters length and 45 meters width was built at the cost of more than 729 million …

Inaugurating a number of key projects in eastern Paktia province on Sunday, President Ashraf Ghani urged citizens to increase public pressures on the armed oppositions for ensuring peace in the country. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of sub-station power project and Arghande-Gardez power line in Paktia, Ghani said that electricity …

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday inaugurated the first prefabricated construction factory in the capital Kabul. At the inauguration ceremony, Ghani said: “My promises are not to deceive the public but these are real promises.” He said the implementation of some of his promises would take time, urging the people …

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday invited Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to visit Kabul. Ghani extended the invitation during a meeting with visiting Pakistani delegation led by Pakistan’s National Security Adviser Nasser Khan Janjua in Kabul.  “Today, I received Pakistani NSA at Dilkusha palace. As a follow up …

President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday stressed that the upcoming parliamentary and district council elections will be held on time, insisting that the government fully supports the process. Speaking at a ceremony held for the death anniversary of former political leader Abdul Ali Mazari in Presidential Palace (ARG), Ghani expressed hope …

Addressing a ceremony of joint command of the Police and National Directorate of Security Special Units on Saturday, President Ashraf Ghani called on the security institutions to take intelligence reports “seriously”.   “We are now facing an imposed and brutal war, and I am thankful of the National [Directorate of] …

Addressing a ceremony to mark the National Day of Afghan Defense and Security Forces on Thursday, President Ashraf Ghani said that negligence is unacceptable in the battlefield, insisting the nation is “victorious” in war and peace. Ghani said the government will make joint efforts to succeed in the ongoing war. …

President Ashraf Ghani called Afghanistan as a “connection point” to the regional prosperity during his speech at the second Kabul Process Conference on Wednesday. “There are now large-scales of welfare and economic opportunities in Afghanistan that could make the regional countries to cooperate on the stability of Afghanistan in the …

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has officially started the distribution process of property certificates of unplanned urban areas in Herat province. During the distribution ceremony, President Ghani warned the terrorist groups that Afghan people have strong will for economic development and suppressing insurgents. Ghani condemned the recent terrorist attacks and noted …

President Ashraf Ghani held “consultative” meeting with some political and Jihadi leaders on Thursday to discuss ‘Kabul Process’ conference which will be held next week. The Presidential Palace in a statement said that at the meeting the president has listened to the views of the participants regarding the upcoming Kabul …

Expressing concerns on the “uncertain” fate of electronic National Identity Cards (e-NIC), a number of Kabul residents on Wednesday urged the government not to “politicize” national plans, and start distributing the electronic ID cards. Since last few days, at least 250 government officials have completed the bio-metric process for e-NIC …

Afghan President Ghani on Wednesday said that the demands of anti-government groups should be respected in the peace process, insisting that peace cannot be “unilateral and imposed”. Addressing National Conference on Peace Consultation with tribal elders, Jihadi leaders and provincial council members in Presidential Palace (ARG), Ghani said: “Peace can’t …