Ghani slams firms for shoddy work on development projects

President Ashraf Ghani on Monday criticized companies for substandard work on a number of development projects around the country and said this was “not satisfactory”.

Ghani slams Taliban and Pakistan for ongoing ‘bloodshed’

President Ashraf Ghani has accused the Taliban and Pakistan of perpetuating the “bloodshed and destruction” in Afghanistan.

Peace negotiators meet following stalled talks in Doha, Qatar

In a report, Tolonews indicated that the Taliban and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan held a meeting in Doha on Sunday, the second meeting since stalled peace efforts after May 13. The meeting was about the resumption of peace negotiations and talks.

High Council for Youth Establishes in Afghanistan

President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday addressed a ceremony on the establishment of the High Council for Youth, the Presidential Palace said.

Taliban Capture Center of Almar District in Faryab

The Taliban took control of the center of Almar district in Faryab province on Thursday afternoon at about 1pm, according to local security sources.

Ghani Visits Herat to Review Security Situation

President Ashraf Ghani, leading a delegation of government officials, traveled to Herat province on Monday morning to review the security situation, the Presidential Palace said.

Ghani Agrees to Doha for Next Round of Talks

President Ghani has agreed to hold the next round of the peace negotiations in Doha, said Waheed Omer, head of the Office of Public and Strategic Affairs of the President, adding that the agreement was made based on the suggestion of the head of the negotiating team and the head of the High Council for National Reconciliation.

All Options on Table for Decision on Afghan Military Mission: US

People Will Defend Country If War Imposed: Abdullah

Abdullah Abdullah, the chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, on Monday at a press conference said that the Afghan people will defend the country if war is imposed on them.

Sweden’s PM pledges support to peace process

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven said Monday that Sweden supports a peace process that would preserve the hard-gained achievements of the past two decades.

President Ghani Visits Herat to Assess Overall Situation

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani leading a high level delegation arrived in Herat province on Thursday to evaluate the overall situation of the province.

Serious Challenges Still Facing Health Sector, Says President Ghani

Simultaneously with the outbreak of the second wave of the Coronavirus, President Ghani says his findings show that despite all efforts, there are serious challenges in the health sector that need to be addressed.

Afghan, Turkmen Leaders Discuss implementation of Joint Projects

British Defence Minister says UK will work with Taliban should they come to power – Telegraph

Britain will work with the Taliban should they enter the government in Afghanistan, British Defence Minister Ben Wallace told the Daily Telegraph in an interview published on Tuesday.

UN Envoy Warns Taliban of Intl Isolation If No Movement in Talks

Addressing the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB) meeting at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday, Deborah Lyons, the UN secretary general's special representative for Afghanistan, said that if there is no progress in the peace talks the world will not work with the Taliban.

Peace Negotiators Meet After More Than Month-Long Gap in Talks

A meeting was held between heads and some members of the negotiating teams in Doha on Monday evening and was focused on the continuation of the negotiations, Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem said.

Conference on Afghan Peace in Turkey Expected on March 27

The proposed UN-led conference on Afghan peace in Turkey may take place on March 27, sources close to the Taliban told TOLOnews on Wednesday.

US Calls on Taliban to Engage in ‘Serious Negotiations’

The United States has called on the Taliban “to engage in serious negotiations” after the group’s insistence that they will not agree on ceasefire and peace unless there is an agreement on a new government in Afghanistan.

President Ghani calls on CENTCOM Commander McKenzie

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani met top US general in Afghanistan and commander of CENTCOM General Frank McKenzie in Presidential Palace (ARG) Sunday evening.

Qala-e Naw City Cleared Of Taliban Insurgents

. Deputy Spokesman for the Ministry of Defense Fawad Aman stated that the ANDSF have cleared Qala-e Naw city, Badghis province, of insurgents who sustained heavy casualties. Aman added that the clearance operation is ongoing in other parts.

Fierce Clashes Between Security Forces And Taliban in Kandahar

Security officials in Kandahar province said that after a fierce battle between security forces and the Taliban on Tuesday night in the Spin Boldak district, the Vish market in the district has fallen to the Taliban.

Afghan government imposed curfews in 31 provinces

Afghanistan ministry of interior affairs said that people in 31 provinces will not be allowed to get out of their homes from 10pm to 4am except for emergency.

Air Defense System Activated In Kabul

Security agencies announced that the newly installed air defense system in Kabul was activated at 2:00am on Sunday.

Biden Vows ‘Sustained’ Partnership as He Meets Afghan Leaders

President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, on Friday met with US President Joe Biden at the White House, a key meeting that happens amidst fragile security situation in the country as the international troops are leaving.

Afghanistan on Agenda in Indian FM's Upcoming Visit to Moscow

Afghanistan’s situation will be on the agenda in Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to Russia later this week.

Qureshi voices concern over current situation in Afghanistan

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mohammad Qureshi said this week he is concerned about the current situation in Afghanistan and that any take over by force would not be in Afghanistan’s interest.

High Economic Council Held Extraordinary Meeting on Mining Projects

projects was held yesterday afternoon at the Presidential Palace which was chaired by President Ashraf Ghani, ARG said.

Biden Assures Ghani of Continued Support to Afghan Forces

President Ashraf Ghani on Friday evening spoke on phone with US President Joe Biden and discussed “discussed the evolving but continuing relationship between the two countries.”

President Ghani Blasts Taliban for Having ‘No Will’ for Peace

President Ashraf Ghani in a speech on Eid said recent deeds by the Taliban showed the group has “no will” for peace and going forward, decisions by the government will be made based on that.

US General Pledges More Air Support to Afghan Forces US General Pledges More Air Support to Afghan Forces

As violence continues to increase in the country, a top US general on Sunday said the United States will continue to carry out airstrikes to support Afghan National Defense and Security Forces facing Taliban attacks.