Новости за 21.03.2016

An Afghan boy was critically wounded after being stabbed by a fellow student from Afghanistan in an Indian college, it has been reported. The incident took place on Monday at Post Graduate Government College Sector 46 in Chandigarh, the capital of the northern Indian states of Punjab and Haryana. Citing police officials, the Times of Read the full article...

The American multinational technology company, Apple Inc., unveiled a small and cheaper iPhone aimed at emerging markets and possibly China. With a a4-inch (10-cm) screen, the new device, is called iPhone SE and is basically an iPhone 5S body with the guts of an iPhone 6S inside. The new device represents Apple’s second bid for Read the full article...

The removal of General Abdul Rashid Dostum’s photo in Mazar-e-Sharif city in northern Balkh province has sparked furor among the supporters of the First Vice President as the acting provincial governor of the province Ata Mohammad Noor has warned strict actions against the possible riots. In an online statement Noor said the photo has been Read the full article...

The social media have been rife recently with reports and pictures regarding the harmful effects of mobile phones, however a terrifying footage has gone viral recently which purportedly shows the mobile phone setting a man on fire, reportedly in Pakistan. The footage which has gone viral mainly in Facebook social media website shows the shocking Read the full article...

A group of female prisoners have reportedly torched certain accommodations in Pul-e-Charkhi prison of Kabul following a demonstration that turned violent. Pictures emerging from the prison purportedly shows certain accommodations on fire inside the jail with reports suggesting the female prisoners started demonstrations after complaining regarding cells where they are kept. There are also reports Read the full article...

At least eight Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers lost their lives in the latest counter-terrorism operations across the country, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said. “The Afghan National Army (ANA) forces are prepared for all kinds of devotion and with all force to maintain security and comfort for the people of Afghanistan,” a statement by Read the full article...

Military personnel have raided a Taliban prison in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan and released everybody kept inside as hostages, the Ministry of Defense announced on Monday. A statement released by the ministry states that the prison belonging to Mullah Abdul Bari Zakir  in Shoraki area of Nahr-e-Siraj district was raided last night. The statement Read the full article...

At least 23 anti-government armed militants were killed in the latest counter-terrorism operations conducted by the Afghan national security forces in the past 24 hours. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said at least 3 militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group were also killed in the raids. According to Read the full article...

The deputy house speaker of the Lower House of the Parliament, Wolesi Jirga, Zahir Qadir voiced concerns regarding cross-border incursions by the Pakistani military, saying such violations harms the national sovereignty of Afghanistan. Speaking during a press conference in Kabul, Qadir also noted other provocative moves by the Pakistani military, including establishment of military installations Read the full article...

10 Pakistani nationals have been arrested by police in Rodat district of eastern Nangarhar province, an official said on Monday. Colonel Hazrat Hussain Mashriqiwal, spokesperson for Nangarhar Police Headquarters said these people who had been residing in Afghanistan without official documents were arrested during a search operation on Sunday. An investigation is underway from them Read the full article...

Three militants belonging to the outlawed armed group of Islamic State (IS) which is also known by its Arabic name Daesh have been killed in an air strike in eastern Nangarhar province, spokesperson for Nangarhar Police Headquarters said on Monday. According to Colonel Hazrat Hussain Mashriqiwal, the air strike was carried out in Mamond area Read the full article...

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani have stressed enhancement of ties and cooperation between the two countries. While congratulating the New Year (Solar Year-1395 which began on 20 March) to Iranian President and nation, President Ghani highlighted the importance of Iran’s role in the region and urged his counterpart for further Read the full article...