KABUL (Pajhwok): The UN secretary-general ‘s special representative for Afghanistan has congratulated the people of Afghanistan on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, a statement from the UN Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Saturday. “On...
: Thursday 22-06-2017 The Election & Transparency Watch Organization of Afghanistan (ETWA) welcomes the Independent Election Commission ( IEC ) announcement regarding the date for upcoming parliamentary elections. ETWA believes that the date of...
KABUL (Pajhwok): Saudi Arabia King Salman has appointed his young son Mohammad bin Salman as Crown Prince of the kingdom, according to a media report. The 31-year-old Mohammad earlier served as deputy crown prince and now elevated to the crown...
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Cooperation for Peace and Development (CPD) has implemented community based anti corruption initiative in Kabul to help the Afghan anti corruption drive, a statement from the organisation said on Wednesday. The organisation has...
KABUL (Pajhwok): Pakistan has started fencing of the Durand Line the separate the two countries to stop cross boarder terrorism and infiltration, a media report said on Wednesday. The process of fencing would be completed in phases, Radio Pakistan...
Kabul , 18 June 2017: The European Union values a dynamic, pluralistic and competent civil society - a crucial component of any democratic system - and recognises the importance of constructive relations between states and civil society. Civil...
Kabul , 6 June 2017— The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and theGovernment of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan are working to re-establish morepositive relations, with a visit on 6-8 June 2017 by the interim Administrator of UNDP Under-Secretary-General Tegegnework Gettu. The visit centres on a meeting with H.E. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani. UNDP has supported the people and Government of Afghanistan since 1966, and the two parties now plan to meet in order to address recent challenges and to set a course for the future.
KABUL (Pajhwok): The United Nations top diplomat in Afghanistan on Thursday urged all parties to the conflict to stop fighting in deference to the holy month of Ramadan . The UN remained committed to stand with the people of Afghanistan in their...
KABUL (Pajhwok): NATO allies and partners have underscored the importance to continue backing the Afghan forces through training, advising and assistance as part of the Resolute Support mission. At their meeting in Brussels on Friday, the alliance...
Kabul – Afghanistan , May 18, 2017 - Nearly six months has passed since Independent Election Commission ( IEC ) has officially launched, and yet meaningful silence and confusions are dominating electoral processes. It’s quite obvious that elections...
KABUL (Pajhwok): Deputy Foreign Minister Hekmat Khalil Karzai has chaired the preparation and coordination meeting of Kabul Process Huddle, a statement from the foreign ministry said on Thursday. The meeting was aimed at exploring the objectives and...
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General, Dr Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen, strongly condemned Daesh gunmen attack on a television and radio station in Jalalabad, a statement from the organization said on Thursday...
Kabul , Afghanistan – Afghanistan’s most vulnerable populations will receive much needed relief concerning food security thanks to the United States Agency for International Development ( USAID ).
Delhi, India, 17th May 2017 – Today, a three-day parliamentarian natural resource management forum lead by the Afghanistan Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (AEITI) ends in Delhi, India. 13 Members of the Afghan parliament’s Natural...
KABUL (Pajhwok): The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Tuesday voiced deep concern at the continued increase in conflict-related child deaths in 2017, calling for parties to the conflict to take immediate measures to reduce harm. “I...
KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani has conferred the Mir Masjidi Khan medal on NATO ’s special operations commander in Afghanistan . Maj. Gen. Scott Howell received the award at a ceremony at the Presidential Palace late on Sunday, according to...
KABUL , 15 May 2017 - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is deeply concerned by the continued increase in conflict-related child deaths in 2017 and urges parties to the conflict to take immediate measures to reduce harm. For reading...
KABUL , 15 May 2017 - Afghan women from the across the country gathered today to discuss their experiences, vision and contribution to peace in the country at the Fourth Kabul Symposium “Afghan Women; Messengers of Peace” hosted by Afghanistan ’s...
Kabul , 13th May 2017 – During the past week, the Afghanistan Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (AEITI) concluded an assessment of the country’s progress in implementing the EITI Standard. EITI is the global standard for transparency and...
KABUL (Pajhwok): Both China and the United States can play a key role in promoting Afghan-led efforts for peace and reconciliation, believes the Afghan ambassador in Beijing. “We look to both countries for strong support and we are grateful for the...