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Facing IS, last embattled Sikhs, Hindus leave Afghanistan
Kabul: Afghanistan’s dwindling community of Sikhs and Hindus is shrinking to its lowest levels. With growing threats from the local Islamic State affiliate, many are choosing to leave the country of…
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Afghan govt may free Taliban prisoners, send delegation to Doha
Kabul: The Afghan government will free all remaining Taliban prisoners later on Wednesday, and the government delegation is scheduled to leave for intra-Afghan talks in Doha tonight or Thursday, Fraidoon…
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PM Modi extends Independence Day greetings to Afghan President
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Independence Day and also reiterated support to the country’s aspiration to free itself from the menace…
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Afghanistan launches new COVID-19 relief package
Kabul: The Afghan government has launched a new COVID-19 relief program as part of its efforts to help households facing economic hardship due to the ongoing pandemic. Speaking at the launch…
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The fate of imprisoned govt forces must be clarified: Ghani
Kabul: As peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban appeared to be imminent, President Ashraf Ghani said that the process would not move forward until the fate of…
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‘Afghan people will have final say on peace process’
Kabul: The Afghan government has the responsibility to merge the Taliban into the structure of the political system, but it is the Afghan people who have the right to decide…
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Afghan govt suspends release of Taliban inmates
Kabul: The Afghan government has suspended the release of the last batch of Taliban inmates over their involvement in serious crimes, it was reported on Tuesday. The Afghan government on…
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Progress reported in Afghan political negotiations
Kabul: The Afghan Presidential Palace has reported progress in ending the dispute between President Ashraf Ghani and his mainpolitical opponent Abdullah Abdullah, who has also announced a development in the process…
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20 Afghan president’s palace staff tested positive
KABUL: About 20 workers in Afghan President Ashraf Ghani‘s palace have tested positive for the coronavirus, two officials told AFP on Saturday, but so far, there is no indication the…
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‘Prisoner swap can’t be precondition for talks with Taliban’
Kabul: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday again refused to accept the release of thousands of Taliban prisoners as a precondition for talks with the militant group, in a move…
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Ghani, Abdullah to hold parallel swearing in ceremonies
Kabul: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and the country’s Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah will hold parallel swearing in ceremonies on March 9, their offices have confirmed. The development was confirmed on…
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Ghani rejects Taliban’s precondition for intra-Afghan talks
Kabul: Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Saunday refused the Taliban’s demand for the release of 5,000 detainees within 10 days, saying no precondition was acceptable for initiating intra-Afghan talks.…
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Ghani to take oath of office on Thursday
Kabul: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has planned to take the oath of office on Thursday, after he secured a second-term as the country’s leader, according to an informed source. Besides…
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UN concerned over Afghan election result crisis
Kabul: The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has said that it was “extremely concerned” over the two man contenders — President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah —…
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Reduction in violence will guide future peace process : Ghani
Kabul: Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has said that a seven-day reduction in violence promised by the Taliban will determine the government’s next steps in country’s peace process. He said in…
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Ghani thanked Indian govt for wishes on his victory
Kabul: Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday thanked the Indian government for a congratulatory message on his victory in the presidential election. “As a friend, neighbor and the world’s largest…
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani wins second term
Kabul: Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has secured a second term as President of Afghanistan, the country’s independent election commission has announced, more than four months after polls closed. “Mohammad Ashraf Ghani…
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Ghani secures second term as Afghan president: final results
Kabul: Ashraf Ghani has secured a second term as president of Afghanistan, according to final results of the September 28, 2019 poll released Tuesday by the country’s election commission. “The…
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Ghani’s frequent UAE trips attract speculation: Report
Kabul: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) eight times, the maximum number of his trips to a foreign country, since assuming office in 2014, attracting…
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Ashraf Ghani secures victory in presidential elections
Kabul: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday secured a victory in presidential elections with 50.64 percent votes, the country’s election commission announced after an around the three-month delay of the…
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Trump invites Af President to US after talk on peace process
Kabul: US President Donald Trump has invited his Afghan counterpart Mohammed Ashraf Ghani to visit the US which was accepted by the latter, said a statement of the Afghan Presidential…
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Trump invites Ashraf Ghani to US after talk on peace process
Kabul: US President Donald Trump has invited his Afghan counterpart Mohammed Ashraf Ghani to visit the US which was accepted by the latter, said a statement of the Afghan Presidential Palace…
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Ghani, Pompeo discuss Haqqani militants’ release
Kabul:Afghanistan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani held separate telephone talks with the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien and exchanged views on the release of…
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Afghanistan to release 1 Haqqani network in prisoner swap
Kabul: The Afghan government will release two Taliban terrorists and a top member of the Haqqani network group in a swap to free an American and an Australian professor held…
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Afghan chief executive slams president’s ‘wishlist’ peace plan
Kabul: Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah dismissed Tuesday a new peace proposal by his election rival President Ashraf Ghani as an unrealistic “wishlist”, and again questioned the validity of thousands…
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Afghan President’s US visit postponed
Kabul: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s scheduled trip to the US has been postponed, officials have confirmed. It was reported earlier on Friday that Ghani, along with a 13-member delegation would embark…
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Ghani to visit Washington to meet Trump
Kabul: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is scheduled to visit the US on Saturday, where he will meet his American counterpart Donald Trump on September 9. Sources told TOLO News on…
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Ghani condemns ‘inhumane’ Kabul wedding hall blast
Kabul: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday strongly condemned the barbaric suicide blast at a wedding hall in Kabul which claimed the lives of over 60 people and expressed his…
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Afghan President calls for lasting national peace
Kabul: Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Sunday called for lasting national peace in his war-torn country. Addressing the nation after performing Eid al-Adha prayers at the Presidential Palace, the…
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Top opponent suspends campaign to unseat Afghan president
Kabul: An Afghan politician once seen as a top contender to stop President Ashraf Ghani winning a second term suspended his campaign on Thursday amid worsening violence and problems on…
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