Monday 18 February, 2019

Edition: ENG

The Khaama Press News Agency

9 militants killed, wounded in Ghazni province: 203 Thunder Corps
At least nine militants were killed or wounded during the operations of the Afghan armed forces in southeastern Ghazni province, the Afghan Military said Monday.The 203rd Thunder Corps of the Afghan Military in a statement...
U.S. peace efforts not aimed at seeking ways for exit from Afghanistan: Khalilzad
The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has the objective of the United States is to ensure a lasting peace in Afghanistan through diplomatic channels in a bid to ensure that...
Afghanistan and U.S. envoy agree on new working method for peace process
Amid ongoing efforts to find a negotiated settlement to the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan, the Afghan government leaders and U.S. envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation have agreed on a new and clear working method regarding peace...
32 killed, wounded during a clash between Afghan forces and Taliban in Faryab
At least 32 people including Taliban militants and soldiers of the Afghan Local Police were killed or wounded during an overnight clash in Qaisar district of Faryab province.The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military...
Police forces dismantle illegal alcohol distillation plant in Kandahar city
The police forces have discovered and dismantled an illegal alcohol distillation plant in southern Kandahar city, the local security officials said.Provincial Police Chief Gen. Tadin Khan said the plant was dismantled during...

Final parliamentary election results announced for six provinces

The Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan (IEC) has announced the final parliamentary election results for Farah, Faryab, Nuristan, Khost, and Badakhshan provinces.According...

Paiwande Milli Party announces all-out support to Haneef Atmar in July elections

The Paiwande Milli Party (Hezb-e-Paiwande Milli) led by Alhaj Syed Mansoor Naderi has announced all-out support to Mohammad Haneef Atmar...

Ashraf Ghani declares priorities after registering as presidential runner for July elections

Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, the current president of the country officially registered to run for president during the upcoming presidential...

Karzai opts to devote efforts towards peace, not election campaigns

The former deputy foreign minister Hekmat Khalil Karzai says he has chosen peace over election campaigns emphasizing that the current politics...

9 militants killed, wounded in Ghazni province: 203 Thunder Corps

At least nine militants were killed or wounded during the operations of the Afghan armed...

U.S. peace efforts not aimed at seeking ways for exit from Afghanistan: Khalilzad

The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad...

Afghanistan and U.S. envoy agree on new working method for peace process

Amid ongoing efforts to find a negotiated settlement to the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan,...

India reacts to Pakistan’s statement that ‘India has no role in Afghanistan’

Deal or No Deal: Pakistan, Taliban & Trump’s Administration

At least 60 killed, wounded in an explosion in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Canada announces plans to welcome more than 1 million new immigrants

Justin Trudeau’s look-alike is a contestant of a popular Afghan talent quest TV show

Former U.S. President George Bush Senior dies aged 94

U.S. Senator John McCain dies aged 81

Iran ordered to pay $6 billion for aiding Al-Qaeda in 9/11 attacks

Trump says Russia get ready to US missile strikes in Syria

Business & Finance

President Ghani signs draft amendments to electoral law

Helmand Hatcheries produces 1,350 tons of fish annually

Foundation stone laid for Afghanistan Saffron Institute

Major petroleum refinery to be inaugurated in Herat in the near future

Bee app could be the next best thing for facilitating global insect pollinator conservation

Photo Credit-S. K. BasuInsect pollinators in perilAnthropogenic factors are leaving big footprints in our natural ecosystems...

Why access to improved sanitation is so important for Afghanistan?

Online taxi services similar to Uber launched in Kabul

Afghan government approve $383m project related to Fiber Optics project

Young Afghan girl’s Valentine’s Day song ‘I kiss you amid Taliban’ goes viral

The video song of a young Afghan girl has gone viral in social media as youths in Kabul and other cities of the country celebrated...

Justin Trudeau’s look-alike is a contestant of a popular Afghan talent quest TV show

Afghanistan’s Bruce Lee to appear in a Hollywood film Soon

Traditional Dambora Musical Festival organized in Bamyan province

Afghanistan to play 5 ODIs, 3 T20Is, and one test match against Ireland

The Afghanistan National cricket Team will play 5 One Day International (ODI) matches, 3 Twent20 International (T20I), and a test...

Afghanistan among direct qualifiers for ICC T20 World Cup 2020

Afghan spin sensation Rashid Khan shines in opening match of Australia’s BBL

Afghanistan’s Abbas Karimi wins gold medal in Para Swimming Nationals

Afghanistan-Pakistan Poor Trade and Transit Relations: The Need for Arrangements

Afghan Peace Talks: Revisiting the Indian and Pakistani Stakes in Afghanistan

Opinion: Public participation is vital for the inclusive, sustainable and peaceful cities

Photography in Afghanistan