A wildlife official shows the seized birds to media persons in Lakki Marwat. BANNU: The wildlife department seized more than 100 birds during raids on hunting places in Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts on Wednesday. Sources said that wildlife authorities formed a special raiding party after receiving information that hunters were busy in hunting birds at several places. They said ...

The Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal condemned the burning of the Pakistani flag by certain individuals at the Friendship Gate located along the Durand Line in Chaman. “Five days ago some individuals in Speen Boldak/Chaman disrespected and burnt Pakistani flag, as a result the gate has since been closed causing enormous difficulties to people on both sides including ...

KABUL: The former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said the Loya Jirga could help resolve the current political issues in the country as deadlock persists between President Ghani and Chief Executive Officer Abdullha Abdullah regarding the agreement on Government National Unity. In interview with Radio Free Europe/Rado Liberty, Karzai said the tradiional Loya Jigar should be organized to be find ...

SERBIA: A young Afghan migrant was shot dead by unknown gunmen as he was trying to cross into Western Europe from Bulgaria, it has been reported. The migrant was believed to be in his 20s and was looking to illegally cross from Bulgaria when he was shot dead, apparently by hunters. The Ministry of Defense of Serbai said Wednesday that ...

KABUL: At least thirteen people were killed and thirty seven others were wounded after a group of militants launched a coordinated attack on the American University in Kabul this evening. At least seven students, 3 policemen, and 3 others including university personnel were killed in the attack. Kabul police chief Genn. Abdul Rahman Rahimi earlier said the attack on the university ended and ...

KABUL: Despite opposition from Pakistan,New Delhi is expected to deliver more weapons to Kabul to help it defeat militants, the Afghan ambassador says. Over the past decade and a half, India has given Afghanistan more than $2 billion in economic assistance. However, Delhi has been cautious in providing weapons. India announced giving Afghanistan four attack helicopters in December — the ...

The leader of the Al-Qaeda terrorist network Ayman Al-Zawahiri has called on supporters to reject the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group and support the Taliban group in Afghanistan. Al-Zawahiri made the call in his latest video which was reportedly published on Sunday, titled ‘Be Not Divided Among Yourselves’. He call on world’s Muslims should “rally around ...

KABUL: Roshan Afghan Premier League (RAPL) will launch its 2016 Championship Tournament at Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) stadium on Thursday the 25th August at 3:00pm. The opening ceremony will include RAPL 2016’s new THEME SONG performed LIVE by three “Afghan Stars” contestants, the audience wearing colors to symbolize the Afghan flag and many more surprises. The first day of the ...

KABUL: Qargha Lake is located nine kilometers from Kabul City. The area is surrounded by green hills. This is one of the best place for sightseeing and entertainment especially for families. From March till end of October, Qargha attracts hundreds of local and foreign tourists. Everyday scores of people go for picnic to Qargha Lake, but it becomes a very ...

KABUL: NATO’s Resolute Support mission on Monday hailed Afghan forces’ performance in the fight against militants and said Helmand and Kunduz provinces would never fall. Charles H. Cleveland, the mission’s deputy communications chief in Afghanistan, told a press conference here that enough Afghan forces were available in Helmand and Kunduz provinces and they could thwart any kind of attack from ...