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Nai Wants IEC's Media Procedures Reviewed
The Afghan media advocacy organization, Nai, on Thursday requested that the Independent Election Commission's (IEC) working guidelines for media be reviewed again and be made available for revisions....
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TOWDE KHABARE: U.S. Cuts Afghan Development Aid By Half
Following news that the U.S. would cut 50 percent of its planned development aid to Afghanistan this year, Chairman of the Afghan Chamber of Commerce & Industries (ACCI) Mohammad Qurban Haqjo on...
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Local Journalist Killed in Helmand Province
The local officials of Helmand province reported Friday morning that a local journalist has been killed by unknown armed men in the province. Helmand Governor's Spokesman Mohammad Omar Zawak said that...
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ENTEKHABAT 93: 71 Days to The Elections January 23, 2014
Today's election stories: Host Enayatullah Mudaris discusses the roles of observers in the upcoming election. Topic of the Day:The consequences of cutting aid to Afghanistan by the United States....
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Muhammad Ismael Escapes Suicide Attack
Muhammad Ismail, First Deputy to Presidential Candidate Abdul Rab Rassoul Sayaf survived a suicide attack in Herat province. This incident occurred Friday afternoon, when the suicide bomber approached...
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Jirga Looks To Narrow Candidate Field, IEC Cautions
A Jirga titled "Rapport Between Candidates" has been organized and recently indicated that negotiations were taking place between unspecified Presidential candidates regarding the possibility of...
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NATO Brass Reaffirms Support to Afghanistan Post-2014
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) concluded a successful two day meeting Brussels where top alliance officials reaffirmed their ongoing commitment to Afghanistan after the combat mission...
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U.S. General Predicts More Violence to Come
Noting the deadly attack on a popular Lebanese restaurant in Kabul last week, Mark Milley, the Deputy Commanding General of the United States Forces in Afghanistan predicted an increasing number of...
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Kunar Leaders Rally for Election, Province
Government and tribal leaders held a General Tribal Shura of Kunar province this week, where they emphasized the importance of getting people to participate in the upcoming elections and for the...
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TOLOnews 24 January 2014
Top news in this Bulletin: Muhammad Ismail, First Deputy to Presidential Candidate Abdul Rab Rassoul Sayaf survived a suicide attack in Herat province. This incident occurred Friday afternoon, when...
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US Condemns Egypt Bombings, Calls for Calm
The United States "strongly" condemned Friday's bombings in Egypt and appealed for calm on the eve of the third anniversary of the Egyptian revolution. Washington has been walking on eggshells for...
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TOLOnews 24 January 2014 AWAZ HAYE OMID BAKHSH
In this episode of the programme, host Zabihullah Sadaat discusses about the youth's problems in the country with the following guest: • Sayed Masoud, professor at the Kabul University• Sharfuddin...
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Karzai Says He Doesn't Want the BSA to Become Another Durand
The US government is pressuring the Afghan government through 'all means' to sign the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA), said President Hamid Karzai on Saturday, criticising Washington for engaging...
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ENTEKHABAT 93: 70 Days to The Elections January 24, 2014
Today's election stories: Host Omid Farooq discusses a Jirga titled "Rapport Between Candidates" which has been organised and recently indicated that negotiations were taking place between unspecified...
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Security Biggest Issue Ahead of Campaigns
With the start of election campaigns, Presidential candidates are expected hit the road to travel around the country supporting their ticket. However, this year, security concerns have heightened,...
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Election Officials Prepare Campaign Oversight
The Independent Election Commission (IEC) said on Saturday that the Media Commission of the IEC would be responsible for overseeing candidates' campaigns in addition to media programs surrounding the...
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U.S. General to Ask Obama To Keep More Troops
Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the top commander of international forces in Afghanistan, is expected to present U.S. President Barack Obama with a plan for a residual force of 10,000 troops to remain in...
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Pakistan Warns U.S. on India's Role in Afghanistan
Pakistani Defense Secretary Lt General Asif Yasin recently announced to the U.S. government that his country would not accept a robust role for India in in Afghanistan. The comments came on Thursday...
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TOLOnews 25 January 2014
Top news in this Bulletin: The US government is pressuring the Afghan government through 'all means' to sign the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA), said President Hamid Karzai on Saturday,...
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Muhammad Ismael Escapes Suicide Attack
Muhammad Ismail, First Deputy to Presidential Candidate Abdul Rab Rassoul Sayaf survived a suicide attack in Herat province. This incident occurred Friday afternoon, when the suicide bomber approached...
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