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Both sides need to maximum flexible in Intra-Afghan talks

Mustafa Mastoor, the Afghan Minister of Economy, said the peace process has “opened a new chapter of hope” in the war-torn country’s history and both sides needs to seize it.

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To combat terrorism,Uzbekistan, US, Afghanistan join forces

The first meeting of the Uzbekistan-US-Afghanistan subcommittee on security of the trilateral cooperation format was held via videoconference.

Both sides need to maximum flexible in Intra-Afghan talks

Mustafa Mastoor, the Afghan Minister of Economy, said the peace process has “opened a new chapter of hope” in the war-torn country’s history and both sides needs to seize it.

School torched in Takhar

Unidentified armed men set a school on fire before dawn on Thursday in Afghanistan’s northern Takhar province, officials said.

Ghani, Abdullah still disagree on cabinet appointments

Presidential Palace has said that the appointment of members of the High Council of National Reconciliation was the responsibility of Abdullah Abdullah.

Taliban warns of ‘planned attack’ by Daesh militants against freed prisoners

Taliban on Wednesday warned the Afghan government of a possible Daesh attack against the group’s 400 remaining prisoners.

In Farah motorbike bomb blast

Four policemen killed

At least four policemen were killed and 22 others wounded in a blast in southwestern Farah province.

Govt blamed on not disclosing 400 prisoners’ information

In response to the controversial release of 400 high-profile Taliban prisoners, some Afghan citizens on Tuesday criticized the government for not sharing the details and the identity of the prisoners with the public.

Pakistani top diplomat:

Afghan peace prospects is hopeful

Pakistan’s top diplomat in Washington says President Trump’s Afghanistan peace push is working despite the slow start to intra-Afghan talks and ongoing violence between the Taliban and Afghan forces.

progress of Afghan reconciliation process

Progress of Afghan reconciliation process discussed by top Pakistani military commanders

The top Pakistani military commanders commanders discussed the progress of the Afghan reconciliation process in the aftermath of the consultative Loya Jirga recently concluded in Kabul.

ََََAhead of historic meeting with Taliban

Afghan peace talks team briefs Ghani

President Ashraf Ghani met with the Afghan government’s negotiating team on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming peace talks with the Taliban which are expected to start on Sunday in Doha.

Nabil: Some of 400 Taliban prisoners released before Loya Jirga

Rahmatullah Nabil, former intelligence director believes that the government had released a number of the 400 Taliban prisoners Ghani insisted to hold on charge of big crimes.

Why are so many Afghans angry over US-led peace talks with the Taliban?

The recent grand assembly, or Loya Jirga, did not bring any answers to the longstanding question many Afghans have been asking: is the Taliban willing to shun violence for sustainable peace?

Iran ready to sponsor Afghan government-Taliban talks

“Iran is also ready to be sponsor of a part of peace talks between Kabul government and Taliban,” Taherian emphasized.

Unknown gunmen in Herat killed 2 women

Local officials said that the perpetrators fled the area and investigations are underway.

Mine blast in Kabul left 3 killed and wounded

A person lost his life and two more were injured following magnetic mine blast in Kabul city this morning.

Next week

Schools in Afghanistan partially reopen

Afghanistan’s cabinet on Monday approved a plan to partially reopen schools next week.

On Wednesday

Second group of Afghan Sikhs due to leave for India

A group of as many as 180 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus are expected to leave Afghanistan for India on Wednesday.

Ghani signs decree ordering release of final batch of 400 Taliban prisoners

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday afternoon signed a decree to release the final 400 prisoners which will now pave the way for intra-Afghan peace talks.

Bamyan citizens oppose Loya Jirga’s decision

A number of Bamyan citizens condemned and opposed the release of 400 Taliban detainees that was approved by the Loya Jirga.

Ghani:

US says there’s no secret deal with Afghanistan

The United States has said there is no secret deal with Afghanistan, President Ashraf Ghani confirmed this after the Loya Jirga (grand assembly) approved the release of 400 Taliban prisoners.