Tag: Karzai

President Terms Farah Attack as Genocide

President Hamid Karzai termed the suicide attack in the center of Farah province as genocide that killed and injured many innocent fellow citizens. According to Farah Governor’s Office, seven suicide bombers dressed as Afghan soldiers carried a mass suicide attack nearby Farah Appeals Court and Prosecutor’s Office, killing more than 42 innocent citizens while injuring… Continue reading President Terms Farah Attack as Genocide

Mullah Mohammad Omar Can Run for Presidency

Afghan President Hamid Karzai says Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar can become a presidential candidate “and give Afghans the opportunity to vote for or against him. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has told that Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar could run for president in elections next year. Karzai’s government has agreed the Taliban can open an… Continue reading Mullah Mohammad Omar Can Run for Presidency

President Karzai Returns Home from Qatar

President Hamid Karzai and his accompanying delegation returned home yesterday evening from a two-day visit to Qatar. The President yesterday noon met with H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani – the Emir of Qatar at the Amiri Diwan of the State of Qatar. At the meeting, the two sides explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation… Continue reading President Karzai Returns Home from Qatar

President Karzai Leading a High Level Delegation Left for Qatar

President Hamid Karzai, leading a high level delegation, left this noon for Qatari capital Doha on a two-day state visit at the invitation of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifah Al-Thani, Presidential Palace Media office announced in a statement. During this trip, the President is scheduled to hold meetings with the Amir of… Continue reading President Karzai Leading a High Level Delegation Left for Qatar

Karzai Heads to Qatar to Discuss Peace with Taliban

Reuters- Afghan President Hamid Karzai will travel to Qatar within days to discuss peace negotiations with the Taliban, the Afghan Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday, as efforts intensify to find a negotiated solution to the war, now in its 12th year. Karzai’s trip to Qatar would represent the first time the Afghan president has discussed… Continue reading Karzai Heads to Qatar to Discuss Peace with Taliban

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

Secretary Hagel Needs More Time Over Bagram

In a telephone conversation with President Karzai, US Defense Secretary asked for a week time for a complete transfer of the Bagram Prison to Afghanistan sovereignty, office of the president reported. Secretary Hagel telephoned President Karzai yesterday evening (Afghanistan time) and sought one week time to carry out the full handover of the Prison. President… Continue reading Secretary Hagel Needs More Time Over Bagram

Afghan president accuses U.S. and Taliban of working together

Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday accused the Taliban and the U.S. of working in concert to convince Afghans that violence will worsen if most foreign troops leave – an allegation the top American commander in Afghanistan rejected. Karzai said two suicide bombings that killed 19 people on Saturday – one outside the Afghan Defense… Continue reading Afghan president accuses U.S. and Taliban of working together

President Karzai Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Kabul and Khost

President Hamid Karzai has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in the provinces of Kabul and Khost in which many innocent people including children were killed and injured. As per the information by the Ministry of Defense, a suicide bomber on a bicycle blew himself up close to the entrance of the Ministry… Continue reading President Karzai Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Kabul and Khost

Afghanistan to have transparent elections: Karzai

Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday assured his countrymen of having free and fair presidential elections scheduled for April 5, 2014. Inaugurating the third legislative year of Afghan parliament, the president pointed out,”I am in favor of holding free and fair elections and believe that fair and transparent elections certainly take the country towards durable… Continue reading Afghanistan to have transparent elections: Karzai