Russia backs plans for interim setup in Afghanistan

Russia is in favor of the formation of an interim government in Afghanistan that includes the Taliban members. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova told reporters:...

Pas Az Khabar: Increased of Insecurity across the country discussed

MP Fatima Aziz dies of cancer

Fatima Aziz, a member of the Lower House of Parliament (Wolesi Jirga), has passed away due to cancer, her family members confirmed on Friday. Fatima, 47,...

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Morning News Show: Government welcomes Moscow summit on Afghan peace

Turkey to host Afghan peace talks in April

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Friday that Turkey plans to hold an Afghan peace conference in Istanbul in April.  This comes after the US secretary...

Commemorating 20 years since the destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas

The empty niches of the two giant Buddhas in the Bamiyan Valley of Afghanistan are a constant reminder of what the country lost in March, 20...

Deputy RS chief visits Afghan officers training academy

Deputy Commander of the NATO Mission in Afghanistan Resolute Support (RS) Italian Army Corps General Nicola Zanelli on Sunday visited the Afghan National Army Officers Academy...

Karzai says new US plan is best chance for peace

Washington’s new plan for a transitional government that includes the Taliban is the best chance to accelerate stalled peace talks between the group and the Afghan...

Withdrawal of troops also means withdrawal of foreign contractors: SIGAR

Washington’s Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction’s (SIGAR) John F Sopko this week warned that the May 1 troop withdrawal deadline does not only apply to...

Afghan media takes hard knock as staff resign and dozens seek asylum

NAI, an organization supporting open media in Afghanistan, said Thursday that in the last two weeks, the number of female journalists in Nangarhar, Kandahar and Balkh...

Ghani meets with key Afghans to discuss Ankara summit

President Ashraf Ghani hosted a meeting Thursday of high-ranking Afghan officials and other influential individuals in order to formulate a comprehensive plan for the upcoming peace...

MoD rejects claims that Faryab district has fallen to Taliban

Faryab Provincial Council members on Thursday claimed Almar district in the province had fallen to the Taliban but the Ministry of Defense said there was no...

Civil society groups hit out at govt, calling it a ‘dictator’ system

Seven Civil Society Organizations have jointly slammed government for compromising on democratic values, and went as far as to label government a “dictatorship” and Afghanistan a...

Afghan rights watchdog slams move to ban girls from singing

Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) said in a statement on Thursday that the Ministry of Education was in violation of Afghan laws, Child Rights and...

Blinken tells House Committee no decision yet on troops withdrawal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that Washington has not completed its review on troop posture in Afghanistan but that it is also...

Pas As Khabar: Limitations on female students discussed



Sola: Afghan Govt reviews new US plan



Ariana Afghan Airlines ‘loses $1m’ after Boeing impounded in Russia

Ariana Afghan Airlines officials claim they have lost about $1 million in 24 days after one of its aircraft was seized by Russian officials for reportedly...

Education Ministry bans school girls over 12 from singing in public

The Ministry of Education has banned all school girls over the age of 12 from singing or performing at public performances. A letter from the Kabul...