KABUL’s soli would not be used against any other country. The US strike killed Iran’s Quds force commander Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad late on Thursday, sparking strong reactions, with Iran vowing to ravage the killing. In a statement, the Presidential…
KABUL had nothing to give the Afghans except terror, crimes, murders and miseries. At least 10 civilians were killed in a bomb blast in southeastern Khost province on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, five traffic officers were among 22 others wounded in…
Presidential runner Faramarz Tamanna joined the State-Builder team led by President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday. The Prudence and Development team, led by Dr. Faramarz Tamanna, and the State-Builder vowed to work for a developed and stable Afghanistan where…
President Ashraf Ghani left Kabul for Turkey on Sunday morning to attend the 8th Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process Conference. Presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi told Pajhwok Afghan News Ghani would address participants of the event in Turkey. He added…
President Ashraf Ghani has ruled out any compromise on people’s rights, stressing adherence to the rule of law in the country. Addressing a meeting at his office, Ghani promised a return to past illegalities would not be allowed,…
KABUL should show their intension, capacity and determination in this regard. The president expressed these views during a meeting with members of the Wolesi Jirga internal, security, counter-narcotics and international relations commissions. Fida Mohammad Ulfat, who heads the internal security…
President Ashraf Ghani and US Special Representatives for Afghan Peace Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad on Wednesday evening discussed range of issues and ceasefire. US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad arrived in Kabul on Wednesday to discuss latest peace efforts and…
KABUL to renounce war, otherwise they would be crushed. Ghani issued the warning hours after the killing of 15 civilians, including women and children, in a bomb blast in northern Kunduz province. Ghani vehemently condemned the deadly bomb attack, his…
President Ashraf Ghani has ordered a probe into an alleged pedophile ring operating in schools. As amnesty International called for the release of the two whistleblowers, Ghani hit out at the spy service for detaining the activists who…
President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday sent congratulatory message to the newly-elected president of Sri Lanka Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. Rajapaksa was on Monday sworn in as the Sri Lankan president a day after he was declared the winner in the…
KABUL detainees. Presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi told Pajhwok Afghan News US Secretary Mike Pompeo and National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien reiterated their support for Ghani’s decision. In separate phone calls, they promised working closely together to respond to any possible…
President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday said the capacities of Afghan National Army (ANA) drastically developed during the past five years. The president expressed these views while chairing a meeting of the Ministry of Defense leadership, a statement from…
KABUL prisoners and asked the rebel movement to release Western hostages in return. In a video message on Tuesday, John Bass said the US hoped the move would result in reduction of violence and beginning of peace talks on ending…
KABUL leaders would be freed to pave the ground for the release of US, Australian professors. Speaking to journalists, Ghani called the release of the three key militant leaders a tough decision he had taken in the interest of the…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has briefed President Ashraf Ghani on an upcoming intra-Afghan meeting in Beijing. The Presidential Palace tweeted: “The two sides exchanged views on the successful holding of the presidential election, the Afghan peace process…
President Ashraf Ghani has ordered security officials to deal with elements creating hurdles to government’s collection revenue process in accordance with the law. In a statement, the Presidential Palace said President Ghani talked about revenue collection with…
KABUL, says President Ashraf Ghani. Addressing the 18th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Baku, he renewed Kabul’s committed to bringing peace to the region. He extended a hand of friendship to all neighbours and renewed the offer of peace…
President Ashraf Ghani has met his Pakistani counterpart Dr. Arif Alvi on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Baku. Alvi recalled the historic fraternal ties existing between the two countries and said Pakistan. He hoped would…
President Ashraf Ghani has approved the resignation of Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani. Rabbani announced his resignation a day earlier, saying he could not continue as foreign minister under the current circumstances. In his resignation letter, Rabbani alleged during…
KABUL’s mining sector. The Presidential Palace said Ghani sought Japan’s investment during a meeting with Shinichi Kitaoka, the chairman of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Tokyo. Ghani hailed Japan as a strategic partner of Afghanistan and extended gratitude…
President Ashraf Ghani and US Defence Secretary Mark Esper have discussed security issues, fighting terrorism and supporting the Afghan security forces. In a statement, the Presidential Palace in Kabul said Ghani met the Pentagon chief on Sunday evening.…
US Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi has met President Ashraf Ghani and other government officials on security, improved governance and economic development. On Sunday, Pelosi made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan at the head of a high-level delegation, her…
President Ashraf Ghani condoled with the relatives of Haska Mena blast victims during his trip to eastern Nangarhar province on Sunday. More than 70 people were killed and more than 30 others wounded in a bomb blast that…
President Ashraf Ghani has said domestic products should be made based on international standards for better competition in international markets. A statement from the Presidential Palace received by Pajhwok Afghan News said that Ashraf Ghani met with Afghanistan…
