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Women’s rights act face intense opposition in Afghan parliament

Meena Haseeb — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:21:26 +0000

The elimination of violence against women act was severely opposed by a number of Afghan lawmakers, despite the act was considered to be one of the major achievements of the Afghan government to prevent violence against women. The act was one of the main agendas of the Afghan parliament on Saturday and the Afghan lawmakers Read the full article...

Explosions kill or injure 16 in Khost and Paktika provinces

Mirwais Adeel — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:19:27 +0000

At least sixteen people were killed or injured following roadside bomb explosions in eastern Khost and Paktika provinces of Afghanistan on Saturday, local officials said. An Afghan border police guard was killed and three others were injured during the first explosion which took place in eastern Khost city of Afghanistan. Provincial security chief Mohammad Yaqoub Read the full article...

Men convicted in kidnap, murder of Afghan child executed in Herat

Sadaf Shinwari — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:54:57 +0000

According to reports two kidnappers involved in murder of 11-year-old boy were executed in western Herat province of Afghanistan early Sturday morning. The execution of the two kidnappes was approved by president Hamid Karzai last week. Provincial governor spokesman for Herat province Mohiuddin Noori said the execution of the two kidnappers was scheduled for Saturday Read the full article...

US train crash leaves up to 60 injured, 5 in critical condition

Sayed Jawad — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:09:37 +0000

According to U.S. authorities, two commuter trains serving the US city of New York have collided in Connecticut state during evening rush hour, injuring at least 60 people. The national railroad authorities said, the collision of the two Metro North trains near the suburb of Fairfied forced Amtrak to shut down service indefinitely between New Read the full article...

Shahrani seeks Australia’s help to develop Afghan mining sector

Meena Haseeb — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:49:44 +0000

According to reports Afghan mines minister Wahidullah Shahrani is due to attend a mining development conference in Sydney next in a bid to seek Australia’ help in developing fledgling mining industry of the country and tap into mineral and energey reserves estimated to be worth trillions of dollars. Afghanistan is eager to find a new Read the full article...

Twin blasts rock Kandahar, 9 killed over 50 injured

Ghanizada — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:07:27 +0000

Twin heavy explosions rocked southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan on Friday evening. Provincial governor spokesman, Gen. Abdul Razaq confirming the report said the incident took place late Friday evening in Aino Meena city after a suicide bomber detonated explosives packed in a vehicle. Gen. Razaq further added another explosion took place in the same area Read the full article...

Cannes jewellery worth $1 million stolen from French hotel

Mirwais Adeel — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:10:09 +0000

According to reports jewels worth more than $1 million have been stolen from a hotel in the French twon of Cannes. Police officials confirming the reports said the jewels were supposed to be loaned to celebrities for the famous annual film festival on the French Riviera. The officials further added the jewels were stolen from a safe Read the full article...

Senior Taliban leader arrested in Baghlan: ISAF

Ghanizada — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:53:22 +0000

A senior Taliban leader was arrested during a joint military operation by Afghan and coalition security forces in northern Baghlan province of Afghanistan on Friday. NATO-led International Security Assistance Force following a statement announced, “An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a senior Taliban leader during an operation in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, May Read the full article...

Russia to deploy troops on Afghanistan-Tajikistan border

Sayed Jawad — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:43:49 +0000

Russia is considering to deploy troops on Tajikistan-Afghanistan borders in a bid to reduce the threats of narcotics and terrorism reach Russia through former Soviet Central Asian countries. The decision by Russia comes amid growing concerns by Moscow that the instability could grow after NATO combat troops leave the country by the end of 2014. Read the full article...

Violence against women act modification sparks furor in Afghanistan

Mirwais Adeel — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:14:31 +0000

A number of civil society organizations including independent human rights commission of Afghanistan expressed concerns for modifying the violence against women act. According to reports modification of violence against women act has been mysteriously and secretly included in the working agenda of the house of representatives, which has sparked furors and concerns among the women rights activists Read the full article...

Russia delivers 12 Mi-17 helicopters to Afghan armed forces

Meena Haseeb — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:09:22 +0000

Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport announced that Russia will deliver 12 Mil Mi-17V5 military transport helicopters to Afghanistan national army by the end of 2013. The deliver of the helicopters to Afghan armed forces is part of the $367.5 million deal signed between Pentagon and Rosoboronexport in 2011, which included delivery of 21 Mi-17V5s. US Read the full article...

USAID support second Afghan national job fair in Kabul

Sayed Jawad — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:42:50 +0000

Kardan University held their second annual job fair on Thursday with 50 private sector companies and over 2,000 job seekers. The event gave skilled, Afghan jobseekers the opportunity to meet with employers, while giving employers access to highly qualified candidates. Employment in Afghanistan traditionally occurs through small networks of families and friends, which limits equal Read the full article...

Karzai visits India to discuss defense cooperation with New Delhi

Mirwais Adeel — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:55:04 +0000

According to reports Afghan president Hamid Karzai will visit India to discuss issues of mutual interest and seek enhanced defense cooperation from India. Afghan ambassador to India, Shaida M Abdali told reporters on Thursday, president Karzai will apprise the Indian leadership of the recent developments in the war-torn country during his two day visit from Read the full article...

2 NATO troops, 4 NATO civilian contractors killed in Kabul blast

Sayed Jawad — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:53:29 +0000

At least two NATO troops and four International Security Assistance Force contracted civilians were killed following suicide attack in capital Kabul on Thursday. The alliance following a statement announced, “Two International Security Assistance Force service members and four ISAF contracted civilians died following an improvised explosive device attack in Kabul, Afghanistan May 16.” The statement Read the full article...

Afghanistan mines revenue worth AFN 285 million missing: EITI

Meena Haseeb — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:33 +0000

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) following an audit report revealed that AFN 285 million worth revenue from Afghanistan’s natural resources have been lost. EITI officials on Wednesday said that taxation documents of the private companies does not match with the documents available in the ministry of finance of Afghanistan. Head of the Extractive Industries Read the full article...

Senior Taliban leader killed in Northern Afghanistan: ISAF

Sadaf Shinwari — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:35:54 +0000

A senior Taliban leader was killed during joint military operation by Afghan and coalition security forces in northern Balkh province of Afghanistan on Wednesday. NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) following a statement announced, “An Afghan and coalition security force killed a senior Taliban leader, Shah Gul, during an operation in Chimtal district, Balkh province, Read the full article...

First Female Afghan Air Force pilot graduated in 30 years

Sayed Jawad — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:22:00 +0000

The first female pilot of Afghanistan to be trained inside the country earned her flying wing on Tuesday after graduating from Undergraduate Pilot Training. 2nd Lieutenant Niloofar Rahmani, is the first female pilot to be trained in Afghan Air Force in more than 30 years. The 21-year-old 2nd Lieutenant Nilofar Rahmani was graduated during a Read the full article...

Suicide attack near NATO troops convoy in capital Kabul

Meena Haseeb — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:54:59 +0000

An explosion rocked capital Kabul early Thursday morning, killing at least 15 people including nine Afghan civilians. The incident took place in Shah-Shahid area of Kabul city. Kabul security chief, Gen. Ayoub Salangi confirming the report said the incident took place after a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near the convoy of coalition security forces Read the full article...

NATO soldier killed following blast in southern Afghanistan

Mirwais Adeel — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:08:53 +0000

A NATO service member was killed following a roadside improvised explosive device blast in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday. NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) following a statement announced, “An International Security Assistance Force service member died yesterday following the improvised explosive device attack in southern Afghanistan that killed three ISAF service members.” The source further Read the full article...

Advance in human cloning aises hopes in treatment of diseases

Sayed Jawad — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:59:37 +0000

Scientists say they have, for the first time, cloned human embryos capable of producing embryonic stem cells. Methods like those that produced Dolly the sheep in the UK, were used in the study published in the journal Cell. It’s been 17 years since Dolly the sheep was cloned from a mammary cell, howver scientists have Read the full article...

Afghanistan impose $1b illegitimate taxes on US-funded projects

Sadaf Shinwari — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:14:09 +0000

The U.S. government’s leading oversight authority on Afghanistan recontruction — Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) following a report said the Finance Ministry of Afghanistan has levied nearly $1 billion since 2008 in business taxes and associated penalties on 43 contractors. The report issued by SIGAR on 14 May stated that the Afghan govrnment Read the full article...

Explosion rocks Jalalabad city in Nangarhar, 9 injured

Mirwais Adeel — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:42:16 +0000

A heavy explosion rocked Jalalabad city in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan early Wednesday morning, injuring at least nine people including Afghan security forces. According to reports the incident took place near Sherzai stadium targeting Afghan national police forces. Head of the central hospital for Jalalabad city, Dr. Humayoon Zaheer confirming the report said all Read the full article...

Taliban release all Turkish engineers kidnapped in Logar

Meena Haseeb — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:43:47 +0000

Taliban group in Afghanistan announced that all Turkish hostages have been released after 4 remaining Turkish engineers were freed on Tuesday, Taliban announced following a statement. The source further added that the Turkish citizens were released by Taliban group in a gesture of goodwill to the Muslims of Turkey. Taliban militants abducted at least eight Read the full article...

Syria ‘heart-eating video’ creates outrage

Sayed Jawad — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:08:39 +0000

A graphic video has emerged of a Syrian rebel commander cutting the heart out of a government soldier’s chest and biting into it. Human Right Watch on Monday said, the disturbing video which shows a Syrian rebel commander cutting the heart out of a soldier and biting into it shows that the country’s civil war Read the full article...

Explosion kill three U.S. soldiers in Kandahar province

Ghanizada — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:43:31 +0000

According to local authorities in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan, at least three US soldiers were killed following a roadside improvised explosive device explosion in this province. Provincial governor spokesman confirming the report said the incident took place after a convoy of the coalition security forces struck a roadside bomb in Zherai district. The explosion Read the full article...

Russia counterintelligence arrests CIA agent in Moscow

Meena Haseeb — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:05:29 +0000

According to reports a CIA agent has been detained after allegedly trying to recruit a Russian intelligence officer. Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) officials said they found the man, who was identified as Ryan Fogle, with various disguises and a large sum of money. The detainee was delivered to the FSB receiving office where he Read the full article...

Angelina Jolie has double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer

Mirwais Adeel — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:51:56 +0000

American actress Angelina Jolie revealed she has had a preventive double mastectomy to reduce her risk of development breast cancer, after discovering she carries the BRCA1 gene, which increases the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. The announcement was made by her in a New York Times Op-ed article in a bid to raise Read the full article...

Turkish businessman kidnapped by gunmen in capital Kabul

Sayed Jawad — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:13:31 +0000

According to reports, unknown gunmen have kidnapped a Turkish businessman in capital Kabul. The incident took place on late Sunady night after a number of gunmen kidnapped Sami Yavuz, head of Afghanistan Turkish Industrialists & Businessmen’s Association, Turkish newspaper Milliyet reported. He was kidnapped around 11:40pm on Sunday night, the newspaper added. Sami Yavuz 41 Read the full article...

Raja Pervez barred from leaving Pakistan over corruption charges

Meena Haseeb — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:12:01 +0000

The Federal Investigation Agency on Monday barred fromer Pakistan premier Raja Pervez Ashraf from leaving the country. The direction was given a day after resounding defeat of Raja Pervez Ashraf in general election. He has been accused with several others in corruption for setting up Rental Power Projects (RPPs) worht Rs22 billion. All airports were Read the full article...

Heavy explosion rocks Helmand province of Afghanistan

Mirwais Adeel — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:07:22 +0000

A heavy explosion rocked southern Helmand province of Afghanistan early Tuesday morning. According to local authorities the incident took place in Garmsir district after a suicide bomber detonated his explosives in a market place in this district. Provincial governor spokesman Omer Zwak said at least three civilians were killed and nine others including two Afghan Read the full article...

UK to extend tours for British troops in Afghanistan

Sadaf Shinwari — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:03:01 +0000

According to reports British Defense Minister Philip Hammond is due to announce a new timetable for British troops in Afghanistan that will allow to service for longer tours in the country. A British said up to 3,500 British troops will have their tours in Helmand province extended by nearly half as part of the UK’s Read the full article...

Suicide attack kill or injure 4 including US troops in Kapisa

Sayed Jawad — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:49:48 +0000

At least four people including US troops were killed or injured following suicide bomb attack in eastern Kapisa province of Afghanistan on Monday night. According to local authorities in Kapisa province, one Afghan civilian was killed during the incident and three others including two Us troops were injured. The officials further added the incident took Read the full article...

Militants attack Georgian base in Helmand, 3 soldiers killed

Meena Haseeb — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:15:08 +0000

At least three Georgian troops were killed in southern Afghanistan on Monday following a suicide bomb attack. NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in a statement confirmed the incident and said, “Three International Security Assistance Force service members were killed today when insurgents attacked their position in southern Afghanistan with a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device.” Read the full article...

Afghan culture minister accused in ancient artifacts smuggle

Mirwais Adeel — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:57:38 +0000

The complaints commission in the upper house of the parliament of Afghanistan on Monday accused Afghan information and culture minister for being involved in the smuggle of historical artifacts which were seized London police. Head of the complaints commission in the upper house of parliament, Zalmai Zabuli told reporters that London police provided information to Read the full article...

Deadly blast rocks Kandahar, 10 killed and 12 injured

Sayed Jawad — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:41:10 +0000

At least 22 people were killed or injured following a deadly roadside bomb explosion in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan on Monday. The incident took place around 12pm local time after a civilian vehicle struck with a roadside bomb between Maruf and Arghistan districts. provincial security chief Gen. Abdul Razaq confirming the report said at Read the full article...

Finance minister disclose names of corrupt Afghan lawmakers

Meena Haseeb — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:28:25 +0000

Afghan finance minister, Hazrat Omer Zakhilwal in an unprecedented move on Monday disclosed the names of Afghan lawmakers involved in illegal activities. The minister was summoned by Afghan parliament on Monday to brief lawmakers for his alleged comments regarding lawmakers involvement in illegal activities including smuggle of alcohol, fuel and flour from neighboring countries. He said, “Lawmakers Haji zahir Read the full article...

Sunny Leone turns 32, celebrates birthday in LA

Mirwais Adeel — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:40:44 +0000

Sunny Leone, the Indo-Canadian adult actress who has successfully entered and made herself home in one of the most dynamic and difficult film industries of the world – Bollywood, is celebrating her 32nd birthday today. She made her debut in India with her participation in celebrity reality show ‘Bigg Boss’. She was approached by Bollywood Read the full article...

Taliban vows to release remaining Turkish hostages soon

Sadaf Shinwari — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:05:46 +0000

The Taliban group in Afghanistan on Monday announced to release the remaining Turkish hostages in the near future. Taliban made the announcement through a statement following the release of four Turkish engineers who were freed late Sunday, however the source did not disclose furhter information on when the remaining hostages will be freed. Zabiullah Mujahid, Read the full article...

Karzai’s elder brother Mahmoud Karzai deny insulting Pashtuns

Mirwais Adeel — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:23:40 +0000

Afghan president Hamid Karzai’s elder brother, Mahmoud Karzaid denied insulting Pashtuns in Afghanistan and called the report published in Afghan newspaper as “nonsense and disgrace”. Afghanistan based newspaper Benawa recently published a report citing Mahmoud Karzai as saying that, “It is no more important for me that Pashtuns should remain in power, since the Pashtun Read the full article...

2 civilians killed, 4 detained during NATO operation in Kandahar

Meena Haseeb — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:33:48 +0000

According to reports at least two Afghan civilians were killed during a night time military operation by NATO-led coalition security forces in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan. Local officials in Kandahar province confirming the report said coalition security forces have also detained at least four Afghan civilians during the operation which was conducted in Arghandab Read the full article...

US accepts Durand Line as formal Pak-Afghan border: Burns

Sayed Jawad — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:30:11 +0000

The United States of America on Sunday once again emphasized on the legal status of Durand Line as the border line between Afghanistan and Pakistan despite Afghan president Hamid Karzai insisted that the government of Afghanistan will never accept the legal status of Durand Line. Deputy Secretary of State William Burns on Sunday told reports Read the full article...

Taliban in Afghanistan release four Turkish engineers

Ghanizada — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:57:31 +0000

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday announced Taliban has freed four Turkish citizens who were captured in Afghanistan last month. Taliban militants abducted at least eight Turkish citizens along with an Afghan and two pilots from Rusia and Kyrgyzstan after a civilian helicopter made an emergency landing in eastern Logar province of Afghanistan. Read the full article...

Why U.S. is losing support among Afghans?

Khaama Press — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:39:32 +0000

By: Ahmad Shah Katawazai Anti-American sentiments are perhaps looming on high level ever among Afghans. It is on a very critical juncture when the US troop’s withdrawal is already planned till the end of 2014, Pivotal Security agreement with the US is to be signed in the near future and the expected botched presidential elections Read the full article...

Kunar residents suffer casualties in Pakistan missile attacks

Mirwais Adeel — Sun, 12 May 2013 09:41:19 +0000

An Afghan kid was killed and several others were injured following cross-border shelling by Pakistani military eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan on Saturday. Local government officials confirming the report said the missiles were fired on Saturday night in residential areas which incurred casualties and property damage to local residents. Provincial governor spokesman Wasifullah Wasifi said an Afghan Read the full article...

Karzai urge new Pakistani government to assist Afghan peace talks

Meena Haseeb — Sun, 12 May 2013 08:50:13 +0000

Afghan president Hamid Karzai on Sunday urged the upcoming government in Pakistan to help accelerate Afghan peace talks in a bid to end the Taliban-led insurgency in Afghanistan. President Karzai following a statement conveyed his message of congratualations to the people of Pakistan on conducting a successful general election. Karzai in his statement also added Read the full article...

Explosion kill district attorney chief in Helmand

Sadaf Shinwari — Sun, 12 May 2013 07:42:59 +0000

According to local authorities in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan, district attorney chief for Marjah was killed following an improvised explosive device explosion. Provincial governor spokesman Omar Zwak confirming the report said Marjah district attorney chief, Lal Mohammad was killed early Sunday morning after his vehicle struck with a roadside bomb. Mr. Zwak further added Read the full article...

Officials visit Iran to probe killing of Afghans by Iranian forces

Sayed Jawad — Sun, 12 May 2013 06:11:29 +0000

Local authorities in western Farah province of Afghanistan on Sunday announced to launch an investigation regarding the killing of Afghans in Iran. Provincial governor spokesman Akram Khpalwak said the governor of Farah province accompanied by a delegation of the Afghan officials will visit Iran today to investigate the killing of Afghans by Iranian security forces. Read the full article...

Nawaz Sharif declares victory in Pakistan’s landmark elections

Meena Haseeb — Sun, 12 May 2013 04:20:46 +0000

Nawaz Sharif declared victory for his centre-right party in Pakistan’s landmark elections and appealed to all parties to join him in tackling Pakistan’s mountainous problems after securing victory in historic elections that defied Taliban violence. According to unofficial partial poll results Sharif’s centre-right Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) was leading the race with 126 seats and Read the full article...

Coordinated blasts kill 40, injure 100 in Turkey near Syrian border

Khaama Press — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:56:21 +0000

The interior ministry of Turkey on Saturday announced, at least 40 people were killed and around 100 others were injured following coordinated car bomb explosions in Turkish town of Reyhanli, near the Syrian border. Turkish Interior Minister Muammer Guler said, at least 29 people among 100 injured are in critical health condition. He said the Read the full article...

Afghan police chief injured following heavy blast in Faryab

Mirwais Adeel — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:36:20 +0000

At least seven Afghan national police officers including district security police chief for Andkhoi were injured following an explosion in northern Faryab province of Afghanistan on Saturday. A local security official, Ali Mohammad confirming the report said an Afghan civilian was also among those injured in today’s explosion. The source further added Andkhoi police chief Read the full article...

Senior Intelligence official killed in Eastern Afghanistan

Sayed Jawad — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:15:42 +0000

Deputy provincial intelligence — national directorate of security (NDS) chief for eastern Nuristan province was killed following an explosion on Saturday. Provincial NDS chief Gen. Zakeria Khan confirming the report said, Eng. Sharif was killed on Saturday morning while he was on his way towards his work place. Mr. Khan further added, the incident took Read the full article...

Afghan and US officials hold talks on strategic pact in Kabul

Meena Haseeb — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:17:55 +0000

The second Afghanistan-US Bilateral Commission meeting was held in capital Kabul on Saturday to discuss the implementation of long term strategic cooperation agreement which was signed between the two nations last year. The meeting was attended by Afghan foreign minister Dr. Zalmai Rassoul and Deputy US Secretary of State William Burns. Afghan foreign minister Dr. Read the full article...

World Bank grants $55m to Afghanistan technical, vocational education

Mirwais Adeel — Sat, 11 May 2013 09:22:05 +0000

The Ministry of Finance today signed a grant agreement of $55 million with the World Bank in a bid to assist Afghan youth to advance their skills and competencies, enabling them to play a constructive role in the country’s growing economy. The grant is being provided by the International Development Association (IDA) – the World Read the full article...

Afghanistan U-19 Cricket team wins Asia Elite Cup

Sadaf Shinwari — Sat, 11 May 2013 07:34:30 +0000

The Afghanistan Under-19 Cricket Team defeated United Arab Emirates during the final match of Asia Elite Cup in Malaysia and qualified for Under-19 World Cup. Around ten nations had participated in Under-19 championship which started earlier this month in Malaysia and the championship ended with the victory of Afghanistan. United Arab Emirates (UAE) elected to Read the full article...

Washington not seeking permanent military bases in Afghanistan

Sayed Jawad — Sat, 11 May 2013 06:08:45 +0000

United States of America will keep troops in Afghanistan only at the invitation of the Afghan government and Washington is not seeking permanent military bases in the country, US administration officials announced. US president Barack Obama’s remarks was followed after president Hamid Karzai said that United States was keen on keeping nine military bases across Read the full article...

Polls open in Pakistan’s landmark election

Meena Haseeb — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:56:20 +0000

Polls opened across Pakistan on Saturday despite a bloody campaign marred by Taliban attacks, with deadly violence struck the country again on Friday after a pair of bombings which targeted election offices in northwet pakistan. Saturday’s poll marks the success of first civilian government in Pakistan during its 65-year of history and hand over of Read the full article...

Iranian forces open fire on Afghans, dozens killed or injured

Ghanizada — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:17:49 +0000

According to local authorities in western Farah province of Afghanistan, dozens of Afghans were killed or injured after Iranian security forces opened fire on a group of Afghans inside the Iranian soil. The incident took place after a group of Afghans illegally entered Iran from Pashmaki bordering region. A local security official speaking on the Read the full article...

Suicide blast in Kapisa province, 6 killed or injured

Mirwais Adeel — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:35:44 +0000

According to local authorities in eastern Kapisa province of Afghanistan, at least three people including a suicide bomber were killed and four others were injured following a suicide attack in Tagab district. Provincial governor spokesman, Qaisa Qadiri confirming the report said the incident took place on Friday afternoon after a suicide bomber detonated his explosives Read the full article...

Blue Journalism Institute appreciate letter awarded to Khaama Press

Sayed Jawad — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:21:39 +0000

Blue Journalism Institute awarded appreciation letters to a number of media agencies in Afghanistan in a bid to support media and journalism in the country. The appreciation letters were awarded during an event organized by Blue Journalism Institute to a number of media agencies including Hasht-e-Sobh, Khaama Press, Ofuq magazine, Bokhdi and Bost news. A Read the full article...

Taliban kidnap 11 deminers in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan

Khaama Press — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:47:38 +0000

At least eleven deminers were kidnapped by unknown gunmen in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, local government officials said. The deminers were reportedly worked for MDS demining and were kidnapped by gunmen in Achin district on Thursday afternoon. A local security official speaking on the condition of anonymity said the militants had taken three vehicles Read the full article...

Taliban suffer heavy casualties in Eastern Afghanistan

Ghanizada — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:41:14 +0000

Taliban militants suffered heavy casualties during military operations in eastern Laghman province of Afghanistan, local officials said. Provincial security chief Gen. Fazal Ahmad Zhirzad confirming the report said at least fifteen Taliban militants were killed and around 20 others were wounded during the operations. The operations were launched by Afghan police forces with the support Read the full article...

Afghan senate urge US to remove Pakistan military from Goshta

Meena Haseeb — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:44:23 +0000

Afghan senate urged United States to assist Afghanistan in removing Pakistani military check posts created in Goshta district of eastern Nangarhar province. Chairman of the Afghan senate said Washington’s demand to keep military bases in Afghanistan beyond 2014 will not be accepted unless United States does not act in accordance with the national benefits of Read the full article...

German Chancellor, Angela Merkel in surprise visit to Afghanistan

Sayed Jawad — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:11:03 +0000

Germany’s chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday arrived to Afghanistan following an unannounced visit to inspect German troops stationed in Afghanistan together with her defense minister. German military spokesman Lt. Col. Marca Schmidl said Chancellor Angela Merkel is on a “short visit” with German troops stationed in the north of the country. Merkel and de Maiziere Read the full article...

US funds worth $50 million stolen from Afghan bank: SIGAR

Mirwais Adeel — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:32:18 +0000

Top US Federal Watchdog, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has announced that fifty million dollars located in an Afghan bank account last year have suddenly gone missing while under the Afghan government’s watch, The Foreign Policy (FP) reported. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) John Sopko also accused the Afghan government Read the full article...

Afghanistan ready to allow nine US bases in Afghanistan: Karzai

Sayed Jawad — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:48:46 +0000

Afghan president Hamid Karzai on Thursday said that Washington is keen on retaining nine military bases in Afghanistan however he said that the Afghan government wants Washington’s “security and economic guarantees” first. Karzai said US wants to have military bases in Kabul, Bagram, Mazar-e-Sharif, Jalalalabad, Gardez, Kandahar, Helmand, Shindand and Herat provinces of Afhganistan. President Read the full article...

Russian president criticize ISAF over Afghan drug production

Meena Haseeb — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:49:53 +0000

Russian president Vladimir Putin on Wednesday criticized NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) over drug production in Afghanistan and said the alliance has not taken necessary steps to eradicate the production of opium in the country, which will boost drug-trafficking in the near future. While speaking during the Russian Security Council on Wednesday, Vladimir Putin Read the full article...

Protest turns into violence in Kandahar, 8 killed and 18 injured

Khaama Press — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:30:00 +0000

At least 8 people were killed and 18 others were injured after protests turned into violence in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan on Wednesday. Provincial security chief Gen. Abdul Razaq said a number of militants had also joined the demonstrators. He said the incident took place after militants carried out attack on Afghan security forces. Read the full article...

Taliban ambush leaves 5 Afghan soldiers, 1 police dead in Farah

Sadaf Shinwari — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:01:49 +0000

According to local authorities in western Farah province of Afghanistan, at least six Afghan security forces were killed and four others were injured following Taliban militants ambush. A local security official speaking on the condition of anonymity said the incident took place on Tuesday after Taliban militants ambushed a convoy of the Afghan security forces Read the full article...

Afghan NDS foil suicide attack plot to kill main opposition leader

Ghanizada — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:43:45 +0000

Officials in Afghan intelligence department — National Directorate of Security (NDS) on Wednesday announced to foil a suicide bombing plot aiming to target Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, the main political opposition leader of the Afghan government. According to a statement released National Directorate of Security (NDS), the suspected suicide bomber recognized as Nazifullah was arrested by Read the full article...

NATO investigates troops misconduct in southern Afghanistan

Meena Haseeb — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:27:56 +0000

NATO-led International coalition security forces have launched an investigation regarding the misconduct of coalition troops in southern Zabul province of Afghanistan. According to a statement released by the alliance, the International Security Assistance Force has initiated an investigation following an internal report of alleged misconduct by ISAF personnel during an engagement that killed four confirmed Read the full article...

Sir Alex Ferguson retires from Manchester United after 26 years

Sayed Jawad — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:50:52 +0000

According to reports Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as Manchester United manager at the end of the season after 26 years in charge. Gordon McQueen, former defender in Manchester United admitted that the news will shock and devastate the club’s fans. “It would be an absolute shock if it was true,” McQueen told Goal.com. Read the full article...

Explosion kill or injure 8 civilians in Helmand province

Sadaf Shinwari — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:46:33 +0000

According to local authorities in southern Helmand province of Afghanista, at least three Afghan civilians were killed and a number of others were injured following a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) blast. The incident took place early Wednesday morning at Baghranian area in Nahr-e-Saraj district after a civilian vehicle struck with the roadside bomb. Provincial Read the full article...

Peaceful protesters arrested and tortured in Kabul city: HRW

Mirwais Adeel — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:36:47 +0000

The Human Rights Watch (HRW) expressed concerns regarding the abuse of protesters in capital Kabul and urged Afghan authorities to take immediate actions in order to investigate the arrest and possible torture of peaceful protesters by security forces. According to a statement released by Human Rights Watch, hundreds of people participated in a demonstration in Kabul’s Cinema Read the full article...

Madona raise money for girls’ education in Afghanistan, Pakistan

Meena Haseeb — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:14:48 +0000

American singer-songwriter and actress Madonna sold an abstract painting by French artist Fernand Leger for $7.16 million on Tuesday to raise funds for girls’ education projects in Afghanistan, Pakistan and elsewhere. She put the abstract painting on display during a special dinner at Sotheby’s auction house in New York last week (ends03May14) to drum up Read the full article...

Pakistan warns Afghanistan over consequences of border clashes

Sayed Jawad — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:10:24 +0000

The Pakistani government on Tuesday summoned the most senior Afghan diplomat in the country and warned that Islamabad will not be responsible for the consequences if a border spat between the two countries escalated further. This comes as Afghanistan lodged a similar protest with Islamabad, blaming its neighbor for a spate of shootouts near the boundary. Read the full article...

Imran Khan suffer head injury in fall from stage at rally in Pakistan

Khaama Press — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:30:39 +0000

Pakistani politician and former cricke star Imran Khan was taken to hospital after suffering an injury in fall from stage at rally in Pakistan. Ijaz Chaudhry, one of the leaders of Khan’s Movement for Justice party said he had been taken to a hospital after the incident eastern Lahore city. Mr. Chaudhry further added that Read the full article...

Afghan finance minister accuse lawmakers for illegal activities

Sadaf Shinwari — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:03:23 +0000

Afghan finance minister Hazrat Omer Zakhilwal on Monday accused a number of Afghan lawmakers for being involved in illegal activiites. While speaking during a press conference, Mr. Zakhilwal also said that the lawmakers are boosting corruption in government institutions through illegal activities. Mr. Zakilwal did not disclose furhter information regarding identities of the lawmakers however Read the full article...

MCA instructs to keep Shahrukh Khan away from Wankhede stadium

Mirwais Adeel — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:13:20 +0000

According to reports Bollywood star and owner of Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League Shahrukh Khan has been banned from entering Wankhede stadium. Mumbai Cricket Associated officials quoted by local media agencies said they have informed a local police station to prevent Kolkata Knight Riders principal owner Shah Rukh from entering the stadium. This Read the full article...

World Bank provides $100m grant to Afghanistan health sector

Sajad — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:04:21 +0000

A US$100 million Grant, to finance the Afghanistan System Enhancement for Health Action in Transition (SEHAT) Program, was signed today between the Ministry of Finance and the World Bank. The World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) Grant aims to help the government of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) expand the scope, quality and coverage Read the full article...

Death toll from Bangladesh building collapse crosses 700: Officials

Sayed Jawad — Tue, 07 May 2013 07:37:51 +0000

Officials in Bagladesh on Tuesday announced, the death toll from last month’s collapse of a building housing garment factories in Bangladesh has passed 700. Captain Shahid Ahsan Bhuiyan, speaking from an army control room which is coordinating the recovery operation near Dhaka, told AFP that the death toll now stood at 705, with 2,437 people Read the full article...

Afghan defense ministry deny secret deal with Pakistan

Meena Haseeb — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:30:43 +0000

Afghan defense officials denied reports regarding secret deal between former Afghan defense officials with the Pakistani officials regarding border related issues. This comes as a delegation of the Afghan lawmakers after their return from Goshta district on Monday claimed they have found evidences regarding secret deal with Pakistan. Without elaborating furhter Afghan lawmakers claimed that Read the full article...

Iran Hegemonic Ambition – The Neo-Islamic Revolutionary Movement

Khaama Press — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:02:06 +0000

By: Hatef Mukhtar As Tunisia’s revolt against the autocratic rule of now deposed President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali enlighten the region with a revolutionary fire which no western or Arab powers could have foreseen, Iran immediately understood that the wind of history could play in its favor, bringing about the opportunities Iran Ayatollahs had Read the full article...

Blast hit election rally in Pakistan, dozens killed or injured

Khaama Press — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:16:45 +0000

According to Pakistani officials, over 15 people have been killed following a suicide bomb blast at an election rally organized by a religiouis party in Pakistan on Monday. The officials further added, at least 65 others were also wounded following the blast which targeted a gathering of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party in the tribal Kurram Read the full article...

Afghanistan lodge strong protest with Pakistan over unprovoked attack

Meena Haseeb — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:55:30 +0000

The government of Afghanistan on Monday lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over unprovoked attack against Afghan forces near the Durand Line. Afghan foreign affairs ministry following a statement announced, “Director-General of the First Political Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Azizuddin Ahmadzada, met with the Pakistani Charge d’Affaires in Kabul, Mr. Shah Read the full article...

Durand Line is a settled issue, says Pakistani officials

Sadaf Shinwari — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:55:45 +0000

Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Monday announced that the Durand Line issue was settled despite Afghan president Hamid Karzai earlier this week insisted that the Afghan government will never accept the legal status of Durand Line. According to Pakistan Foreign Office statement carried by Pakistan Today newspaper, “Opening discussions on this issue is a distraction from Read the full article...

Do we have the Potential to raise Afghanistan’s GDP?

Khaama Press — Mon, 06 May 2013 06:35:47 +0000

By: Faazel Ahmad Oria The Afghan economy has been consistently in a low state from a historical perspective since 1960s. Afghanistan has had a traditional economic system until the invasion of the former Soviet Union. When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, the country experienced a socialist economic system “a centralized system” in late 1970s. Afghanistan Read the full article...

Pak-Afghan border clashes resumed in Goshta district

Sayed Jawad — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:40:12 +0000

According to reports Afghan and Pakistani troops have resumed clashes in Goshta district of eastern Nangarhar province on Monday morning. The clashes reportedly started after Pakistani troops attacked Goshta district and fighting is still going on between the two sides. An Afghan border police officer speaking on the condition of anonymity said the incident took Read the full article...

India builds National Institute of Mining in Afghanistan

Meena Haseeb — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:30:53 +0000

A delegation of the Indian government officials during their meeting with the Afghan president Hamid Karzai agreed to construct a national institute of mining in Afghanistan. The officials during their meeting with president Karzai also discussed India’s cooperation in mining exploration and other related issues. A statement released by presidential palace media office said, the Read the full article...

Interview with Naqeeb Noori, the New Filmmaker in Afghan Film Industry

Frozan Sultani — Sun, 05 May 2013 09:53:14 +0000

By:Frozan Sultani Khaama Press has been very fortunate to have the privilege in interviewing the ambitious Naqeeb Noori whose hidden talent will soon be broadcasted to the world through his first movie, Arezo, releasing on the 21st June 2013. The 22 years old Montrealer, originally from Afghanistan, was fond of camera and movies since his Read the full article...

Top Brazilian football club denounce ‘Taliban warrior’ campaign

Mirwais Adeel — Sun, 05 May 2013 06:55:30 +0000

Fluminese football club, the current Brazilian champions has asked its supporters and players to abandon an internet campaing encourage them to pose Taliban fighters after a number of its players and supports post their photos online in ‘Taliban warrior style’. The campaign was started after a number of supporters went on Twitter to ask players Read the full article...

Karzai wants CIA to continue funding Afghan presidential palace

Sadaf Shinwari — Sun, 05 May 2013 06:12:01 +0000

Afghan president Hamid Karzai has urged head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to continue its financial aid to Afghan presidential palace. While speaking during a press conference on Saturday, president Karzai said CIA has been providing financial aid to Afghan presidential palace since the formation of the transitional government after the fall of the Read the full article...

Explosion kill 4 civilians, injure 5 others in Farah province

Sayed Jawad — Sun, 05 May 2013 05:18:29 +0000

According to local authorities in western Farah province of Afghanistan, at least four people including a woman were killed and five others were injured following a roadside bomb explosion in this province. Provincial governor spokesman Abdul Rahman Zhwandai confirming the report said the incident took place around 6:30am local time on Sunday morning after a Read the full article...

Afghan soldier kill 2 NATO troops in western Afghanistan

Meena Haseeb — Sun, 05 May 2013 03:58:36 +0000

At least two NATO soldiers were killed following an insider attack in western Afghanistan on Saturday. NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) following a statement announced, “Two International Security Assistance Force service members were killed when an Afghan National Army soldier turned his weapon against ISAF service members in western Afghanistan today. The incident is Read the full article...

Explosion kill 5 US troops in Kandahar province of Afghanistan

Mirwais Adeel — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:27:25 +0000

According to local authorities in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan, at least five US troops were killed on Saturday by a roadside bomb explosion. Today’s incident was the deadliest attack against the international coalition security forces after Taliban militants announced its summer offensive last week. Provincial governor spokesman Javid Faisal said the incident took place Read the full article...

Afghan intelligence foil major terror attack plot in Kabul city

Khaama Press — Sat, 04 May 2013 11:52:39 +0000

Afghan intelligence — National Directorate of Security (NDS) officails on Saturday announced to foil a deadly attack by militants in capital Kabul. According to a statement released by National Directorate of Security (NDS), Afghan intelligence forces foiled the attack during a military operation in Khak-e-Jabar area in Kabul city. The statement further added, the militants Read the full article...

Afghanistan never accepts Durland Line as Pak-Afghan border: Karzai

Meena Haseeb — Sat, 04 May 2013 10:09:28 +0000

Afghan president Hamid Karzai on Saturday said that the government of Pakistan is looking to force Afghanistan for the recognition of controversial Durand line as the formal border between the two nations by creating issues including construction of border gates and other military installations. While speaking during the a press conference, president Karzai said Pakistani Read the full article...

Shahrukh Khan vows not to let down Kolkata Knight Riders fans

Sayed Jawad — Sat, 04 May 2013 07:13:41 +0000

Bollywood superstar and owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League, Shahrukh Khan has assured his loyal followers that he would “ensure” their faith in the team remained intact while acknowledging the backing” and strong support of his team. Shahrukh Khan said, “I feel extremely responsible that I don’t let the fans down. Read the full article...

Israel launched airstrike into Syria, says US officials

Mirwais Adeel — Sat, 04 May 2013 05:54:17 +0000

According to U.S. officials, Israel launched an airstrike into Syria, apparently targeting a suspected weapons site. The strike occurred overnight Thursday into Friday, the officials quoted by The Associated Presssaid. It did not appear that a chemical weapons site was targeted, they said, and one official said the strike appeared to have hit a warehouse. Read the full article...

Female Afghan journalist win ‘Courage in Journalism’ award

Sadaf Shinwari — Sat, 04 May 2013 05:08:02 +0000

An Afghan woman journlist is among the three women who have been awarded the 2013 Courage in Journlism Award from the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF). Najiba Ayubi, 45, managing director for The Killid Group in Afghanistan has been nominated for the award after risking her life to report the news. Ayubi spent more than Read the full article...

Karzai hold talks on Pak-Afghan border clash with John Kerry

Sayed Jawad — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:48:59 +0000

Afghan president Hamid Karzai and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry held discussions regarding the recent issues between Kabul and Islamabad. Aimal Faizi spokesman for president Hamid Karzai said the two sides discussed the recent clashes between Afghan and Pakistani troops in Goshta bordering region at eastern Nangarhar province. Mr. Faizi said, “The feelings of Read the full article...