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7 dead, 14 wounded in Ghazni’s Deh Yak battle

By
Saifullah Maftoon
On
Nov 24, 2017 - 12:23
GHAZNI CITY (Pajhwok): Heavily armed Taliban insurgents stormed security posts in Deh Yak district of southern Ghazni province last night and the ensuing clash left seven dead and 14 wounded on both sides, police said Friday. It was the third such...
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Kabul, NATO discuss preparations for key event

By
Javed Hamim Kakar
On
Nov 23, 2017 - 15:41
KABUL (Pajhwok): Deputy foreign minister and NATO ’s special civilian representative have discussed Heart of Asia (HoA) Istanbul Process, a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said Thursday. The statement received by Pajhwok Afghan...
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Ghani due in Azerbaijan to attend Heart of Asia Conference

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Pajhwok
On
Nov 23, 2017 - 15:27
KABUL (Pajhwok): President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani will visit Azerbaijan on November 30 to attended Heart of Asia --- Istanbul Process 7 th Ministerial Conference, a media report said on Thursday.
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Indonesia to organise ulema conference on Afghanistan

By
Javed Hamim Kakar
On
Nov 23, 2017 - 12:35
KABUL (Pajhwok): Indonesian Ulema plan to organize a conference in cooperation with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for finding a solution to the Afghan problem. Indonesian Vice-President Mohammad Jusuf Kalla made the announcement...
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Direct talks with Taliban the best way to end war: Khalili

By
Javed Hamim Kakar
On
Nov 23, 2017 - 12:33
KABUL (Pajhwok): The High Peace Council (HPC) head has said direct dialogue with the Taliban militants is the best way to put an end to the conflict in Afghanistan . Karim Khalili expressed the view while addressing an academic workshop, organised...
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Umari new acting higher education minister

By
Mohammad Asif Ahmadzai
On
Nov 22, 2017 - 23:26
KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani has appointed Dr. Najibullah Khwaja Umari as acting higher education minister following the resignation of Abdul Latif Roshan. In line with a Presidential Order based on Article 64, clause 13 of the...
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Acting Minister for Higher Education Roshan steps down

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Javed Hamim Kakar
On
Nov 22, 2017 - 19:18
KABUL (Pajhwok): Abdul Latif Roshan, the Acting Minister for Higher Education , on Wednesday stepped down from his post, citing personal and political reasons. Abdul Latif Roshan told Pajhwok Afghan News that he had handed over his resignation...
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PRA ready for country-wide launch of computerised identity cards

By
‌Zabihullah Ihsas
On
Nov 22, 2017 - 19:05
MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): An official from the Population Registration Authority (PRA) said on Wednesday that the department is fully prepared for the distribution of the much awaited computarised identity cards.
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Agreement to launch Kabul-Tashkent direct flights inked

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Pajhwok Report
On
Nov 22, 2017 - 18:46
KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan and Uzbekistan on Wednesday signed an air services agreement to start direct flights between Kabul and Tashkent, according to a statement by the Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA).
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Won’t approve budget until Ghoris’ demands met: MPs

By
Khawaja Basir fitri
On
Nov 22, 2017 - 18:27
KABUL (Pajhwok): The next year’s draft budget with a total outlay of 361 billion afghanis was tabled at the Wolesi Jirga or lower house of the Parliament for approval on Wednesday. However, some lawmakers said they would not approve the budget until...
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Beijing reaffirms support to Kabul war on terror

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Pajhwok
On
Nov 22, 2017 - 18:14
KABUL (Pajhwok): Chinese envoy in Kabul on Wednesday renewed his country’s commitment to cooperating with Afghanistan in the fight against terrorism -- a common threat to both the countries. Addressing a gathering at the Chinese Embassy here, Charge...
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Rifts, meddling delay Ghazni PC head’s election

By
Saifullah Maftoon
On
Nov 22, 2017 - 15:57
GHAZNI CITY (Pajhwok): Elections for leadership board of the provincial council of southern Ghazni province is yet to be held due to internal problems and political interference, an official said on Wednesday. Amanullah Kamran, deputy head of the...
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Women’s political empowerment key to Afghanistan development: UN

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Pajhwok
On
Nov 22, 2017 - 15:54
KABUL (Pajhwok): The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has concluded this year’s Global Open Days events across Afghanistan with focus on strengthening women ’s participation in all aspects of the electoral process, the statement said on...
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Tillerson accused of breaching child soldiers’ prevention law

By
S. Mudassir Ali Shah
On
Nov 22, 2017 - 15:00
KABUL (Pajhwok): US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has been accused of contravening a federal law that prevents foreign militaries from recruiting child soldiers, reports a UK-based media outlet. The accusation was leveled against the top American...
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US, Russian presidents agree on counter-terrorism cooperation

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Pajhwok Reporter
On
Nov 22, 2017 - 14:45
KABUL (Pajhwok): US and Russian presidents have affirmed the importance of fighting terrorism together throughout the Middle East and Central Asia and agreed to explore ways to further cooperate in the fight against ISIS, al-Qaeda, the Taliban , and...
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Iran backs greater UN role in Afghan peace process

By
S.Muddasir Ali Shah
On
Nov 22, 2017 - 08:34
KABUL (Pajhwok): Neighbours can help Afghanistan resolve its problems, Iran says, stressing a more active role for the UN in promoting national reconciliation in the war-hit country. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs...
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Senate approves draft budget for next fiscal year

By
Khwaja Basir Ahmad Fitri
On
Nov 21, 2017 - 20:49
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Meshrano Jirga or Senate on Tuesday approved the national budget for 1397 fiscal year with some suggestions. The next year’s budget draft is 357.6 billion afghanis, one billion dollars less than the 1396 solar year ’s budget...
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Pakistan yet to act against terrorist safe havens: Abdullah

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Pajhwok Report
On
Nov 21, 2017 - 20:08
KABUL (Pajhwok): Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah has informed the United Nations Secretary General of no change in Pakistan ’s policy on terrorist safe havens, a statement said on Tuesday. Abdullah, who met UN chief Antonio Gutter in New...
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Jakarta dialogue urges ulema role in Afghan peace

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Pajhwok
On
Nov 21, 2017 - 18:59
JAKARTA (Pajhwok): A high-level delegation of the Afghanistan High Peace Council (HPC) Tuesday attended a dialogue here with Indonesian Islamic scholars.
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New US envoy assured unity govt’s cooperation

By
Javed Hamim Kakar
On
Nov 21, 2017 - 17:59
KABUL (Pajhwok): The new US ambassador to Afghanistan has said the Americans have been in the war-torn country to help the Afghans build their future.
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