Security & Crime
Self-reliant Afghan air force in 2016: ISAF
KABUL would have a self-sufficient air force over the next three years. ISAF spokesman Brig. Gen. Gunter Katz told a weekly press conference in...
Business & Economics
Adequate women’s participation in Tokyo meet sought
KABUL Network (AWN) on Monday asked the government to ensure the inclusion of an appropriate number of women in the official delegation to the upcoming
Governance & Politics
More than 6.5m forced into child labour
KABUL): Nearly half a million children were provided work opportunities this year across the country, where more than 6.5 million minors have been forced into
Migration
Accord on refugees reached with Pakistan
KABUL. Anwari told a news conference in Kabul he discussed the issue of unregistered refugees with his Pakistani counterpart and United Nations High Commissioner for
Business & Economics
US to provide $5m for Afghan businesswomen
KABUL): A US Embassy official in Kabul on Wednesday announced $5 million (249 million afghanis) in aid for economic development of Afghan businesswomen. Speaking at
Security & Crime
46 traffickers held, poppy crop eradicated
KABUL): In a successful anti-poppy drive, 46 drug traffickers were nabbed and over 100 hectares of land were cleared of the illicit crop in central
Security & Crime
No checks on local police force: AIHRC
KABUL): Support from warlords and a complete absence of government check have allowed the US-funded local police force to commit criminal acts and violate human
Security & Crime
130 foreigners working without legal documents: official
KABUL without having legal documents, a Ministry of Labour official said on Monday. The ministry’s spokesman Ali Iftikhari told a news conference the private organizations
Governance & Politics
US ready for talks with Taliban, says envoy
KABUL): The signing of agreements transferring the control of night raids and detention centres to the Afghan government were an important stride toward the country’s
Education
Indian-trained women being hired as teachers
KABUL, returning from month-long training courses in India, would be hired as vocational trainers, officials said on Wednesday. The hiring is aimed to improve the
Business & Economics
2nd Afghan-Turk exhibition begins in Kabul
KABUL): The second Afghan-Turk international exhibition, showcasing industry products, began in central Kabul on Monday, officials said. The three-day event is a joint venture of