Tag: Afghanistan

13 Bombs Defused in Eastern Afghanistan

Afghan security forces and the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) have defused 13 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Eastern Afghan provinces, the ISAF said on Thursday. “Afghan and Coalition Forces found and safely cleared 13 improvised explosive devices and detained one suspected insurgent during operations in Eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours,” the… Continue reading 13 Bombs Defused in Eastern Afghanistan

Afghanistan Cancels Pakistan Visit over ‘Shelling’

Afghanistan on Wednesday cancelled a planned army visit to Pakistan to protest against alleged cross border shelling, in a sign of worsening relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Pakistani army invited 11 Afghan officers to take part in a military exercise and drill in the southwestern city of Quetta, the Afghan ministry of foreign affairs… Continue reading Afghanistan Cancels Pakistan Visit over ‘Shelling’

Afghans Look to Exploit Wealth below Their Feet

Afghanistan plans to put four or five oil and gas extraction and minerals mining projects out to tender for development this year, as the strife-ridden country reaches out to investors to help develop its vast resources. The projects involves the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, iron ore, copper and gold, the country’s minister… Continue reading Afghans Look to Exploit Wealth below Their Feet

NATO War In Afghanistan Aimless And Unwise: Faizi

Aimal Faizi, spokesman to the President of Afghanistan rejects NATO Secretary General’s statement about President Karzai’s recent remarks and called NATO’s war in Afghanistan aimless. He said, “The people of Afghanistan ask NATO to define the purpose and aim of the so-called war on terror, as they question why after a decade, this war in… Continue reading NATO War In Afghanistan Aimless And Unwise: Faizi

Afghan Police Casualties Increased By 15 Percent: Sediqi

Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry says that the number of Afghan police officers killed and injured have increased by 15 percent. “Unfortunately, 1,800 Afghanistan national police lost their lives to maintain security and to protect Afghan citizens,” this Afghan year that is due to end on March 20, ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said on Monday. Sediqqi said… Continue reading Afghan Police Casualties Increased By 15 Percent: Sediqi

Afghan political parties open talks with Taliban

Afghan political parties united against President Hamid Karzai recently opened talks with the Taliban and U.S.-declared terrorist Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, hoping to broker peace ahead of next year’s exit of international combat troops and a presidential race that will determine Karzai’s successor, The Associated Press reported citing Taliban and opposition leaders. It’s the first confirmation that… Continue reading Afghan political parties open talks with Taliban

Afghanistan on the rise in the FIFA World Ranking

Afghanistan have jumped an incredible 48 places to move to 141 in the world (from 189). This result comes after Afghanistan played 3 games in the recent AFC Challenge Cup qualification 2014. Afghanistan won 2 games and draw 1 to receive this improved ranking. This is the best rank Afghanistan have ever achieved beating there… Continue reading Afghanistan on the rise in the FIFA World Ranking

Nespak to build dam in Afghanistan

The National Engineering Services Pakistan (Nespak) has achieved a breakthrough by securing a dam project in Afghanistan and become the first Pakistani firm, which will design the dam on the River Farah in Bakhshabad, according to a company spokesman on Wednesday. The contract agreement of the project was signed by the representatives of the ministry… Continue reading Nespak to build dam in Afghanistan

US airstrike kills 10 Afghan civilians

An airstrike carried out by US-led forces in eastern Afghanistan killed 10 Afghan civilians including women and children. Local officials said on Wednesday that the attack in eastern Kunar Province claimed the lives of “five children, four women and a man.” A US-led NATO spokesman said they have launched an investigation into the report. Afghans… Continue reading US airstrike kills 10 Afghan civilians

Afghanistan to launch satellite to space

The Afghanistan`s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology announced to launch its first satellite to space to provide internal and international communication. This satellite is to launch by an international company and will cost $250 million, Amirzai Sangin the Minister of Communication & IT told BBC. Three international companies have presented their proposal for launching… Continue reading Afghanistan to launch satellite to space