Новости за 21.09.2017

The Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani met with the US President Donald Trump earlier this evening, Afghanistan Time, in Washington as he thanked his counterpart for latest commitments and pledging the Afghan government’s commitment to ensure proper utilization of the resources for the development and prosperity of the country. Calling the new US strategy announcement Read the full article...

The Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said the relations between Islamabad and Washington are not defined by conflict in Afghanistan only as he is optimistic to restore the relations which have been strained due to the presence of the terrorist groups and their sanctuaries in the country. Speaking at Washington’s Council on Foreign Read the full article...

At least eight members of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba group were killed in airstrikes conducted in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) in a statement confirmed the militants were killed in Nawa district of Helmand. The statement further added that a total of eleven insurgents were killed in the airstrikes, including eight Read the full article...

The Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity Abdullah Abdullah criticized the neighboring countries for supporting the anti-government armed militants with an aim to curb the ISIS terrorist group’s activities in Afghanistan. Abdullah made the remarks during a gathering in Kabul to mark the international day of peace. He called on the neighboring countries Read the full article...

The Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Omar Zakhil has met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa to discuss of mutual interest, a meeting which was organized after recent political developments in the region. “Today, met with Pak­istan’s COAS Gen Bajwa for detailed discussion on host of issues including steps helpful for Read the full article...

The Afghan intelligence operatives have foiled a coordinated attack plan by the Taliban insurgents in northern Samangan province of Afghanistan. The National Directorate of Security (NDS) in a statement said a group of four terrorists were arrested in connection to the plot before the militants manage to execute their plan. The statement further added that Read the full article...

The Pakistani officials are saying that Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has shared Islamabad’s concerns regarding the new US strategy and greater Indian role in Afghanistan during his meeting with the US Vice President. Pakistan’s foreign secretary Tehmina Janjua has told local media reporters that Abbasi during the meeting expressed concern over the greater role Read the full article...

Unknown gunmen ambushed the vehicle of a top security official in Kabul city late on Wednesday night. The incident took place around 12:30 am local time in the city after the armed men ambushed the vehicle of Gen. Mohammad Salim Ehsas, the Criminal Investigation Department chief in the Ministry of Interior. CID officials confirmed the Read the full article...

The Presidential Palace, ARG, officials believe Pakistan can turn into a good regional partner by adopting a positive and new approach towards Afghanistan. Presidential spokesman Shah Hussain Murtazvi told reporters that Afghanistan is in front line of fighting international terrorism, Pakistan can adopt a new approach toward Afghanistan. He said by adopting a positive approach, Read the full article...