Afghan forces have been equipped with drone aircrafts to strengthen their fight against militants in the northeastern zone, a senior official said on Thursday. Lt. Gen. Sher Aziz Kamawal, the 808th Spinzar Military Corps general commander, told…
Niaz Bibi, a woman who has lost her six sons to Daesh atrocities in the Kot district of eastern Nangarhar province, is in need of government assistance for the education of her 45 grandchildren. Her two sons, members…
The newly-appointed governor for northern Baghlan province on Monday confirmed widespread corruption in local government departments and vowed to decisively act against corrupt individuals. Abdul Hai Niamati, who was recently recommended by the Independent Directorate of Local Governance…
The counternarcotics department head for eastern Nangahar province says the ongoing anti-poppy campaign in the province has been struggling with security challenges. The department has launched the campaign to eradicate poppy grown on 14,000 hectares of land in…
A woman from the Khewa district of eastern Nangarhar province has provided a source of income for 25 families with training on handicrafts. Nazia Latifi, 20, told Pajhwok Afghan News she would extend the business to other families…
Days after his unprecedented attack against Pakistan community outside links to the terrorism related incidents in his country. “The world needs to know. Our intention is not to name or shame (anyone). Our intention is to let the…
A doctor who survived yesterday’s attack on a military hospital in Kabul said on Thursday the hospital’s electricity was disconnected moments before the assault, suspecting inside support. The doctor, who declined to be identified, told Pajhwok Afghan News…
A female militia commander on Wednesday alerted the government of militant resurgence in northern Baghlan province, saying a proper strategy was required to defeat the enemy. Commander Kaftar, 65, who lives in Nahrin district, told Pajhwok Afghan News…
KABUL to reduce tension and work together as terrorism was a common regional enemy. Brig. Gen. Charlie Cleveland, US-NATO spokesman, during an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News said RS mission commander Ge. Nicholson spoke to Pak Army chief General…
KABUL Cricket Board (ACB) chief says a financial audit has been launched and the outcome will be shared with the nation. In an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, Atif Mashal said he was investigating the board’s administrative and management…
More than 60 percent of residents of the capital of northern Kunduz province have not been paying cleanliness tax to the municipality over the past many years, the mayor said on Sunday, calling insecurity a major challenge.…
Esmatullah, a ten years old boy who lost one of his legs to a mortar shell strike in northern Kunduz province, is hoping for peace and stability to come to Afghanistan so children of his age do not…
KABUL until the motive of a dead attack on its workers in northern Jawzjan province was established. Six ICRC aid workers were killed in a suspected Islamic State attack and another two workers went missing in Jawzjan on Wednesday. Soon…
A large family that recently returned from Pakistan after four decades says they are happy in their own country despite struggling with numerous problems including a lack of shelter. The family has erected 10 tents inside a long…
A woman whose husband poured crude oil over her and then set her ablaze has demanded of the government to arrest her spouse and give him the same punishment. The 40-year-old, Razqa, has been admitted to the Mirwais…
Telephonic contacts between boys and girls help them arrange elopement and such incidents are on the rise in eastern Nangarhar province, an official said on Tuesday. Anisa Imrani, the women’s affairs director, during an exclusive interview with Pajhwok…
Former Mining Department head Shukrullah Tolo has claimed was unseated from his job and introduced to the attorney general office on the bases of personal and political issues. During an exclusive interview Shukrullah accused former Governor Maulvi Lodin…
Col. Mohammad Ayub Hussainkhel, Afghan Border Police (ABP) commander in the eastern zone, says an anti-corruption drive has led to the arrest of some service members and transfers of 30 others. In an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan…
Col. Mohammad Ayub Hussainkhel, Afghan Border Police (ABP) commander in the eastern zone, says an anti-corruption drive has led to the arrest of some service members and transfers of 30 others. In an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan…
Poultry farms have seen significantly growth in southern Kandahar province in the recent years, with 500 million afghanis invested in the roaring business. Currently, 470 poultry farms are operational in Kandahar, with 12 of them producing eggs…
Abdul Jabbar Naeemi, the governor of eastern Laghman province, has accused some ministries of not cooperating in addressing public problems. In an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, he asked the central government to pay more attention to…
Counterterrorism and economic development cooperation will be among the top of the Trump administration, which is scheduled to take office on January 20, believes the Afghan ambassador to the United States. In an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan…
Insecurity is a huge threat to the nascent commerce sector in eastern Nangarhar province, says an official, who wants a separate force to ensure the security of industrial parks. Sher Alam Amlawal, head of the commerce and industry…
Describing terrorism as a regional challenge, the Obama administration’s point person for South and Central Asia has said it would be helpful for India, Afghanistan to come together in the fight against the scourge. “Absolutely,” Assistant Secretary of…
