Khawaja Nasir Ahmad Sidiqi

President Ashraf Ghani has thanked Kyrgyzstan for its cooperation in implementation of large regional projects and requested Bishkek cooperation for CASA-1000 and regional railroad projects.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Saturday said 98 Afghan prisoners released from Saudi prisons have been brought home on a special flight.

Afghanistan ranked 165 out of 180 countries — gaining three spots over last year — in the newly released Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International.

Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Thursday set a 24-hour deadline for UNICEF head for polio project to leave Afghanistan within 24 hours.

The Ministry of Defense said on Thursday that 32 people including 20 civilians, were released from a Taliban prison in northern Baghlan province during a special operation by the commandos force.

Iran on Wednesday said it saw the ongoing intra-Afghan talks as the only peaceful and lasting solution to the country’s conflict.

Kabul governor says they reclaimed around 350 acres of government land which had been grabbed by power individuals.

President Ashraf Ghani, expressing his concern over the depletion of groundwater and its misuse, has stressed the proper management of water resources.

At least two policemen were killed and four others wounded in two separate explosions in Kabul on Wednesday morning.

President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday discussed the peace process related matters with his predecessor Hamid Karzai, High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) chairman Dr Abdullah Abdullah and Hezb-i-Da’wat party leader Abdul RabRasoolSayyaf.

Al-Qaeda is gaining strength in Afghanistan under Taliban’s protection, alleges the US Treasury Department.

The EU-Delegation on Tuesday announced additional support of 35 million euros for Afghanistan in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.