Новости за 29.12.2015

The Afghanistan national cricket team defeated Zimbabwe by 4 wickets during the second One Day International (ODI) match of Zimbabwe tour of United Arab Emirates. Zimbabwe set a target of 254 runs by losing 7 wickets after they won the toss and elected to bat first. The Afghan batsmen chased the given target with a Read the full article...

Negotiations are underway for the delivery of the Russian-made combat helicopters to Afghanistan amid efforts to boost the capabilities of the Afghan Air Force with deteriorating security situation. Russian President’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov said Tuesday that “Negotiations are currently underway on the commercial supplies of Russian helicopter equipment to Afghanistan,” according to Read the full article...

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said Tuesday that the government is prepared for the Parliamentary and Provincial Councils elections between summer and fall seasons of next year. The Presidential Palace (ARG) said President Ghani shared the issue during separate meetings with the members of Special Electoral Reform Commission and the Selection Committee. However, President Ghani said Read the full article...

The death toll of the suicide attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has raised to 18 people and at least 40 others are wounded. The blast took place in front of the office of National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) located in Dohsera Chowk area of Mardan District on Tuesday. Reports suggest that the suicide Read the full article...

Scores of Taliban insurgents were killed after launching a major attack on security posts in southern Uruzgan province of Afghanistan. According to local government officials, clashes erupted among the Taliban and Afghan security forces in Shahid Hasas area, located in the outskirts of Uruzgan province. Provincial governor spokesman Dost Mohammad Nayab said 22 Taliban insurgents Read the full article...

A round-up by the organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) released today shows 110 journalists have been killed in 2015. “A total of 110 journalists were killed in connection with their work or for unclear reasons in 2015,” the report states.  “At least 67 killed while reporting or because of their work.” It further states that Read the full article...

The National Directorate of Security (NDS) seized eight tons of hashish and later burned them in central Logar province. A statement released by the national spy agency on Tuesday states that the hashish were recovered from a drug factory in Altamor village during a raid. In a separate security operation, NDS personnel seized 460 kilograms Read the full article...

The National Procurement Commission (NPC) would focus on infrastructure projects in next financial year. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has instructed ministries and other related institutions to be prepared and plan for the better and on time implementation of the process and projects which would also create job opportunities for people. A statement released by the Read the full article...

A joint gathering of the militants of Daesh and Lashkar-e-Islam led by Mangal Bagh has been bombed by Afghan Air Force in Achin District of eastern Nangarhar province. According to the governor of Achin District the bombardment took place in Shadal Bazar area late Monday. Haji Ghalib Mujahid immediately did not have information about casualties Read the full article...

The Afghanistan National Football team is on the brink of another historic win in South Asia Football Federation (SAFF) Championship to retain the title for second consecutive time following their historic win in 2013. Afghanistan will face Sri Lank during the first semi-final of SAFF Suzuki on coming Thursday at 3:30 India Standard Time and Read the full article...

Russia’s Defense Ministry says Pentagon is fighting Islamic State (IS) “in word only”. The Pentagon, refusing to transfer the data on terrorist targets in Syria to the Russian military, continues to fight against the Islamic State terrorist group “in word only”, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told reporters on Monday. The accusation comes after Pentagon Read the full article...

Many countries around the world call terrorism a common enemy, but there is not a common definition for that. Terrorism is against the peace, stability and development. Their mission is to murder, demolish and spread fear. Abuse and misinterpretation of any faith in their favor are their mutual interest and shared goals. They support each Read the full article...

A son of the former Defense Minister General Abdul Rahim Wardak has been gunned down in capital Kabul. A source close to Gen. Wardak has told Pajhwok Afghan News that the incident took place in Kart-e-Se area of the city Monday afternoon. The source has further said that Dr. Khalid has been killed inside his Read the full article...