New Confidence In ANSF and Election Security
As the April elections near, security has been an issue at the forefront of many concerns. However, the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) are confident in their abilities to secure the elections,...
View ArticleSnow: Gift and Curse in Afghanistan
The winter snow in Afghanistan marks a bittersweet arrival. While some welcome its beauty and amusement, others less fortunate barely make it through this season as the elements turn against them "We...
View ArticleTOLOnews 6 pm News 06 February 2014
Top news in this Bulletin: The U.S. government has listed three new Haqqani Network leaders on its global terrorists list, a move that will mount pressure on the network as the Afghan fighting season...
View ArticleTAKANI: Peace and Insurgency in Candidates Plans
Host Shapoor Bakhtiar discusses the issues of peace and insurgency in the candidates plans. To watch the programme, click here: {youtube}BUruI9R_AE4{/youtube}
View ArticleAfghan President Flies to Russia
Afghan President, Hamed Karzai has left Kabul to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games in Russia, the Afghan Presidency said on Friday. The Afghan Presidential Palace in a statement...
View ArticlePakistani Military Does Not Want Taliban in Power: Official
A representative of the Pakistan Peace Committee for Taliban Talks has said that the Pakistani military is not interested in seeing the Taliban come back to power in Afghanistan. "In my opinion, as...
View ArticleKarzai Discusses Campaigns in Radio Address
In his weekly radio address to the nation, President Hamid Karzai said on Thursday night that he was confident that the Presidential campaigns would be conducted in a way that builds public confidence...
View ArticleHeavy Snowfall Brings Casualties
The National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) has said that recent snowfall in Afghanistan has caused havoc around the country, including fatalities in some cases. "Some of our countrymen's homes...
View ArticleECC Cautions Candidates Against Using Government Resources
The Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC) on Friday issued a warning to the 11 Presidential candidates about the use of government resources and facilities during their campaigns. Chairman of the...
View ArticleTOLOnews 6 pm News 07 February 2014
Top news in this Bulletin: Afghan President, Hamed Karzai has left Kabul to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games in Russia, the Afghan Presidency said on Friday....
View ArticleSayyaf Gets Campaign Underway
Five days into the Presidential campaigns, candidate Abdul Rab Rasoul Sayyaf launched his campaign on Thursday by presenting his policy priorities to supporters gathered in Kabul. According to...
View ArticleCandidates Talk Policies, Receive More Endorsements
Presidential candidates Qayoum Karzai, Abdullah Abdullah and Dawoud Sultanzoi gathered in Kabul with supporters on Thursday to promote their campaigns and share their visions for Afghanistan....
View ArticleECC Faces Delays and Noncompliant Candidates
The Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC) has had a tough go at it, admitting on Thursday that the opening of its provincial offices necessary to processing complaints against candidates would be...
View ArticleNew Confidence In ANSF and Election Security
As the April elections near, security has been an issue at the forefront of many concerns. However, the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) are confident in their abilities to secure the elections,...
View ArticleECC Cautions Candidates Against Using Government Resources
The Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC) on Friday issued a warning to the 11 Presidential candidates about the use of government resources and facilities during their campaigns. Chairman of the ECC,...
View ArticleAfghan Civilian Causalities Up 14 Percent: UN
Civilians casualties in Afghanistan has increased 14% in 2013 compared to a year before, the United Nations said in an annual report released on Saturday. The report documents 2,959 civilians deaths...
View ArticleUN Aid to Enter Syria's Homs After First Evacuations
UN aid deliveries to rebel-held areas in the Syrian city of Homs were to begin on Saturday, a day after dozens of civilians who survived more than 600 days of army siege were evacuated. The Homs...
View ArticlePURSO PAL: Exclusive Interview with Mehrabuddin Safi
To watch Muslim Shirzad's exclusive interview with Mehrabuddin Safi, Governor of Kapisa Province, click here: {youtube}LSfz0h1bIgE{/youtube}
View ArticleENTEKHABAT 93: 55 Days to Elections February 07, 2014
The assessment of 2014 Presidential candidates' perspectives. Host Omid Farooq discusses the issue with the following guests: • Daoud Sultanzoy, Presidential candidate• Aziz Rafee, civil society...
View ArticleTAKANI: Sayyaf Gets Campaign Underway
Five days into the Presidential campaigns, candidate Abdul Rab Rasoul Sayyaf launched his campaign on Thursday by presenting his policy priorities to supporters gathered in Kabul. To watch the...
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