President Ashraf Ghani and his main political foe Dr. Abdullah have agreed on setting up a unity government, a source in the Presidential Palace says. Under an expected deal, which could be signed within days, Abdullah would no…
Presidential Palace and Former Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah have agreed on a framework for political agreement, Pajhwok Afghan News reliably learned on Wednesday. Both sides have agreed to resolve the differences as current situation were not in…
Progress has been made in talks on breaking the political deadlock between Ashraf Ghani and his main political foe Dr. Abdullah, says a Presidential Palace official. At a media briefing in Kabul on Monday, President Ghani’s spokesman Sediq…
President Ashraf Ghani and his main political rival Dr Abdullah seem to be inching towards resolving the political impasse and agreeing on a power-sharing deal. Abdullah announced on Friday progress made in negotiations between the two camps. “Glad…
The establishment of an inclusive negotiating team is an important step to facilitate intra-Afghan peace dialogue, the former chief executive officer (CEO) says. Although the political crisis was yet to be resolved, Dr. Abdullah promised he would not…
Dr. Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday called peace a priority and said he was ready to talk with President Ashraf Ghani on settling their differences. Abdullah also said releasing Taliban prisoners would help build trust for intra-Afghan talks and…
KABUL but made it conditional, adding he also talked with Dr. Abdullah Abdullah on ending their differences. The president, on the other hand, said that Abdullah’s wanted changes in the government in violation of the Constitution. The Independent Election Commission…
Seventy-seven percent of people say they are not concerned about political differences between Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah and the $1billion cut in American assistance, finds a Pajwok survey. Differences between President Ashraf Ghani and former CEO Abdullah resurfaced…
KABUL was a good opportunity to resolve the current political crisis in the country. But the opportunity was not properly seized, as reflected in the statement that the State Department released after Pompeo’s meetings in Kabul, the ex-CEO said. Pompeo…
The United States has voiced its disappointmentat the failure of President Ashraf Ghani and former chief executive officer Dr. Abdullah to mend fences and form an inclusive government. “Their failure has harmed US-Afghan relations and, sadly, dishonors…
KABUL or upper house members on Tuesday called solution to the dispute between Ashraf Ghani and Dr. Abdullah Abdullah in order to give peace more concentration. On February 18, the Independent Election Commission (IEC) announced the final results of last…
Amid political tension, three governors who have been appointed by Dr. Abdullah Abdullah could not go to their offices while the orders of four of the five governors are not accepted in relevant organs. On February 18, the…
KABUL. Addressing reporters here, Abdullah said that talks with the State Builder team headed by Ashraf Ghani failed and he had no other option but to take oath as the president. “Had I refuse the Unity Government offer in 2014,…
KABUL. Addressing reporters here, Abdullah said that talks with the State Builder team headed by Ashraf Ghani failed and he had no other option but to take oath as the president. “Had I refuse the Unity Government offer in 2014,…
The Trump administration has asked President Ashraf Ghani, who is locked in an electoral rift with his arch rival Dr. Abdullah, to delay his swearing-in ceremony. As the Ghani-Abdullah feud over final election results persists, Washington fears, Ghani’s…
The Stability and Partnership team says preparations are underway for an oath-taking ceremony for Dr. Abdullah and the date will be revealed soon. Faridoon Khwazun, spokesman for the Stability and Partnership team, told Pajhwok Afghan News a commission…
Hundreds of supporters of the Stability and Partnership team, led by Dr. Abdullah, on Saturday introduced Mohammad Noor Rahmani as new governor of northern Sar-i-Pul province. Last week, the Independent Election Commission unveiled the final results from last…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday asked the European Union and other international partners to adhere to their principled positions and respect a fair and legal Afghan election process and results. Reacting to EU high…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Abdullah Abdullah on Wednesday barred election officials from traveling abroad. In a decree, whose copy has been obtained by Pajhwok Afghan News, Abdullah banned chairpersons and members of both election panels from leaving…
Soon after the announcement of the final results from the presidential vote, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Abdullah vowed to establish a parallel and inclusive government. Late on Tuesday, the Independent Election Commission (IEC) announced President Ashraf Ghani…
KABUL after 10 years of occupation and hoped that ongoing peace efforts would help end nearly 40 years of war in Afghanistan. In a statement the CEO office said: “The February 15 mark the end of an unpleasant period…
Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah on Saturday hoped the presidential election’s final result would be announced in line with rules and regulations, saying the Afghans exercised their right to enfranchise to protect their culture and end the ongoing…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Abdullah Abdullah has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to put on hold reforms, prompting the Presidential Palace to accuse him of impeding the process. A day earlier, Abdullah issued a decree, ordering…
KABUL. At a meeting with Iranian Ambassador Bahador Aminian here on Tuesday, the CEO appreciated Tehran’s consistent assistance to Kabul in different fields. Peace talks in Afghanistan and regional developments came up for discussion. The officials also conferred on deepening…
