Новости за 30.06.2016

A former top American diplomat has said the United States should adopt a policy of total isolation against Pakistan, harshly criticizing the country for supporting the Afghan militant groups. In an interview with the Times of India, Khalilzad said the step by US should be taken to send a signal that it faces the prospect Read the full article...

The NATO-led Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan strongly condemned back to back explosions in capital Kabul this afternoon as security officials are saying at least 27 people have been killed. “RS strongly condemns the suicide attack in Kabul today. The Taliban continue to display a total disregard for human life,” a statement by the Resolute Read the full article...

The majority of the militants fighting for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group in Afghanistan are coming from Pakistan, Central Asian and Gulf countries. The National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar informed regarding the issue during a visit to the eastern Nangarhar province on Wednesday. The visit by Atmar followed five Read the full article...

The Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has extended the stay of the Afghan refugees in Pakistan for another six months to allow them to stay legally until the end of this year The Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal said Wednesday “Today, Pakistan’s prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, ordered that the registration cards Afghan refugees Read the full article...

The construction work at least 11,000 residential units is expected to kick off in the near future with China to build the 10,000 units. The Ministry of Urban Development Affair Syed Sadat Mansoor Naderi said Thursday that the construction work of 10,000 residential units will likely start in coming three months with the conclusion of Read the full article...

Twins explosions rocked capital Kabul this afternoon with the preliminary reports suggesting the incident took place in the 5th police district of the city. There are no reports regarding the type of the explosion and any possible casualties the blast has incurred to security personnel or ordinary civilians. A security official confirmed that a suicide bomber Read the full article...

At least 73 Taliban insurgents were killed in the airstrikes conducted by the Afghan Air Force and US forces in Afghanistan in eastern Nuristan province of Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said the militants were targeted after launching a coordinated attack on security posts in Kamdish district. MoD further added that the Taliban insurgents Read the full article...

A top Taliban leader who was leading the group’s suicide bombing missions was arrested in southern Helmand province before he manage to coordinate attacks during the Ramadan and Eid days. The Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS), said Mawlavi Nematullah was arrested together with his two colleagues from Lashkargah city by the intelligence operatives. Read the full article...

At least 4,000 more visas have been granted to the Afghans who have supported the US-led coalition in Afghanistan in a bid to help relocate those who are in fear of persecution. The decision to grant more visas to the Afghans was taken by a Senate panel, Appropriations Committee on Wednesday with the members of Read the full article...