Afghanistan
Dozens of security personnel killed in a series of attacks in Afghanistan
January 16, 2021
Dozens of security personnel killed in a series of attacks in Afghanistan
Afghan sources reported that dozens of security personnel have been killed in a series of attacks in the country during the past 24 hours.“Tolo News” channel quoted security officials in Herat state saying that 13 local policemen were the victims…
Gunmen Kill Three Female Soldiers in Balkh
January 13, 2021
Gunmen Kill Three Female Soldiers in Balkh
In yet another targeted killing, three Afghan female soldiers have lost their lives after unknown gunmen opened fire on them in northern Balkh province, officials said on Tuesday.The shooting rampage happened in Mazar-e-Sharif, the provincial capital city, in which two…
Afghan religious leader holds talks with Pakistan over killing of Shia workers
January 13, 2021
Afghan religious leader holds talks with Pakistan over killing of Shia workers
The Shia cleric, Karim Khalili, held talks with the Pakistani Foreign Minister, against the background of the painful tragedy of the martyrdom of 11 Shia workers in the coal mines in Pakistan by terrorists.The Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in a…
Over 40,000 Civilians Killed in Afghanistan in 5 Years: Ghani
January 10, 2021
Over 40,000 Civilians Killed in Afghanistan in 5 Years: Ghani
Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani said the war in his country has killed only 98 Americans since 2015, while over 40,000 Afghan civilians and troops have been killed in the same period.“Since I have been President – since 2015 – the…
Hazaras continue protest on 5th day, refuse to bury slain miners despite PM’s request
January 7, 2021
Hazaras continue protest on 5th day, refuse to bury slain miners despite PM’s request
Despite Prime Minister Imran Khan’s request to move ahead with the final rites of the slain miners and an assurance that he would visit them “very soon”, Balochistan’s Shia Hazara community continued to protest for a fifth straight day on…
Three Afghan police killed in an armed attack in Ghazni state
January 5, 2021
Three Afghan police killed in an armed attack in Ghazni state
Three Afghan policemen were killed in an armed attack targeting a checkpoint in Ghazni state, north of the country.A spokesman for the State Security Directorate, Ahmed Khan Siirt, told reporters that unknown assailants launched an attack on a police checkpoint,…
Martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahraa commemorated in Bamiyan, Afghanistan
January 5, 2021
Martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahraa commemorated in Bamiyan, Afghanistan
The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, continues the Fatimid mourning ceremonies in the city of Bamiyan, Afghanistan.The ceremonies come on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahraa, peace be upon…
Perpetrator of Kabul University attack sentenced to death
January 3, 2021
Perpetrator of Kabul University attack sentenced to death
Mohammad Adil, the mastermind behind the gruesome Kabul University attack which happened on 2 November last year, was sentenced to death by the Supreme Court, TOLOnews reported. Four other suspects were also sentenced to various jail terms.The Interior Ministry confirmed…
10 Taliban terrorists killed in air raid in western Afghanistan
December 31, 2020
10 Taliban terrorists killed in air raid in western Afghanistan
The Afghan Ministry of Defense announced that at least 10 Taliban terrorists were killed and three others wounded in an airstrike in the outskirts of Farah province, west of the country.The Ministry of Defense said in a statement that the…
Taliban Abducts ’15 Passengers’ in Ghazni Province
December 29, 2020
Taliban Abducts ’15 Passengers’ in Ghazni Province
Taliban have abducted 15 passengers on the Qarabagh Highway in the Ghazni province on Sunday.According to the local officials, the Taliban militants stopped a vehicle carrying 15 passengers.These abductees were on their way from the Jaghori district to the Qarabagh…