NSIA estimates Afghanistan population to 32.9 million
By: Shukria Kohistani Afghanistan National Statistic and Information Authority (NSIA) in its recent statistical yearbook has estimated the country’s population to 32.9 million for 2020-2021....
Month : April 2021
Afghan forces starting operation securing highways
By: Suraya Raiszada KABUL: Despite growing efforts by the national and international stakeholders to encourage the Taliban group to join a negotiating table, the militants...
Afghanistan, India stress on continued sanctions on Taliban
By: Lailuma Noori Afghanistan National Security Council (ANSC) in a statement said that National Security Advisor NSA Hamdullah Muhib in a meeting with Indian ambassador...
Opinion: What the United States owes its Afghan allies
By: Phil Caruso Last Wednesday, President Biden announced a complete withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021. He pledged to continue...
Commando forces’ unique achievements commendable
Afghan commando forces have been key part of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) that conducting key and complex operations against insurgents in...
49 passengers on India-Hong Kong flight test positive for COVID
By: Aljazeera At least 49 passengers on a flight from New Delhi to Hong Kong have tested positive for COVID-19, authorities said on Tuesday, as...
Taliban behind $1 billion loss to Afghanistan infrastructures: President Ghani
By: The Kabul Times KABUL: Addressing an event marking ‘Good Governance and Human Resources Week’ here at the presidential palace on Tuesday, President Mohammad Ashraf...
Cabinet emphasizes convening Loya Jirga to declare Afghanistan impartiality after foreign troops pullout
By: The Kabul Times KABUL: The cabinet meeting with President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on the chair has discussed the government’s preparations for the withdrawal of...
India, US foreign ministers stress coordination on peace in Afghanistan
By: The Kabul Times KABUL: Top US and Indian diplomats have exchanged views on regional issues, including the current situation in Afghanistan. Indian External Affairs...