US Condemns 'Barbarism' By Qaeda Fighters in Iraq
The United States on Saturday said it was closely watching developments in Iraq's Anbar province, where militants have taken control of Fallujah, condemning Al-Qaeda-linked fighters for committing...
View ArticleFarakhabar: 04 January 2014
The Lower House of Parliament voted by majority to reject the 2014 government budget draft assembled by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), requiring the Ministry to reassess its draft and make a number of...
View ArticleENTEKHABAT 93: 90 Days To The Elections Jan 04, 2014
Topic of the Day: Program host Muslim Shirzad discusses the challenges in store as the country prepares to hold presidential and provincial council elections. To watch the program, click here:...
View ArticleTOWDE KHABARE: Foreign Forces Should Withdraw from Afghanistan
The Afghan Civil Societies' Federation said that the presence of foreign force has contributed to corruption and instability, and have called for their withdrawal. To watch the progromme, click here:...
View ArticleKarzai Meets With Candidates, Talks Elections and BSA
In a lunch meeting with the eleven Presidential candidates and their Vice Presidents on Sunday, President Hamid Karzai assured the contenders of ongoing efforts to ensure transparent and fair...
View ArticleSecurity Report Delay Could Spell Problems for IEC
Officials of the Independent Elections Commission (IEC) on Sunday said that the delayed presentation of updated election security reports from security officials could create problems for the elections...
View ArticleJihadists Kill 50 Rebels in New Syria War Front
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters killed at least 50 rival rebels Sunday in a new front in Syria's war, a watchdog said, as an Islamist group issued a strong warning to the jihadists. The Syrian Observatory...
View ArticleExclusive Interview with Alami Balkhi
To watch Mujahid Kakar's interview with Sayed Hussain Alami Balkhi, first vice president to Gul Agha Sherzai, click here: {youtube}dH6ih-DjBLs{/youtube}
View ArticleTOWDE KHABARE: 2014 Budget Draft Rejected By Parliament
The Lower House of Parliament voted by majority to reject the 2014 government budget draft assembled by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), requiring the Ministry to reassess its draft and make a number of...
View ArticleFARAKHABAR: 05 January 2014
After concerns regarding the release of Bagram prisoners were voiced earlier this week, rumors circulated that the releases had been delayed. However, officials involved in the decision making process...
View ArticleFruit Quality Center Opened in Balkh
A new center devoted to measuring fruit quality has opened in Balkh province, local officials said on Sunday. The center cost 271 million AFG and was funded by the European Union, said Mohammad Kateb...
View ArticleKANKASH: Poetry and Literature in Afghanistan
In this eposode of Kankash, our host will discuss poetry and literature in the past decade in Afghanistan with guest Syed Abutalib Muzafari, poet and writer. To watch the progromme, click here:...
View ArticleFemale Police Recruits to Reach 10,000 in 2014: MoI
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Monday announced that the strength of policewomen serving in the Afghan National Police (ANP) would reach 10,000 recruits in 2014, with additional plans to promote...
View ArticleKey Security Officials Reaffirm Commitment to Elections
The top Afghan National Army (ANA) commanders on Monday met with President Hamid Karzai to discuss security for the upcoming elections. Reportedly, they assured Karzai of their commitment to provide...
View ArticleHPC Lauds U.S., Pakistani, Saudi Peace Efforts
The High Peace Council (HPC) said on Monday that recent efforts undertaken by the U.S., Pakistan and Saudi Arabia could mark critical steps toward the restoration of longstanding peace in Afghanistan...
View ArticleQayoum Says Not Seeking Brother's Support
Qayoum Karzai, the older brother of sitting President Hamid Karzai, said on Monday that he was running for President in April as an independent candidate and would not seek support from his brother,...
View Article10-Year Old Girl With Suicide Vest Detained in Helmand
A ten-year old girl was detained wearing a suicide vest in southern Helmand province on Sunday night, local officials said.The small girl is known as Spozhmai and is from the Khanshin District of...
View ArticleElection Materials Transferred to Four Regions
The Independent Election Commission (IEC) announced on Monday that it had transferred electoral materials to four regions of the country already, including the central, northern, north eastern and...
View ArticleTOLOnews 06 January 2014
Top news in this Bulletin: Qayoum Karzai, the older brother of sitting President Hamid Karzai, said on Monday that he was running for President in April as an independent candidate and would not seek...
View ArticleLower House Approves Tobacco Control Act
In an emergency session held on Monday, the Lower House voted to impose 50 percent extra duties on imported tobacco and cash fines to those found selling tobacco to children. The law will also impose...
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