Dawa Khan Minapal, head of Government Media and Information Centre, was shot dead in Kabul today
Kabul
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Families flee as Afghan army defends besieged Lashkar Gah city from Taliban
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailDozens of civilians have died in the battle for Lashkar Gah, a city of 200,000 people that would be the Afghan Taliban’s biggest urban prize since they launched a nationwide …
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Powerful explosion, gunfire hit Kabul near ‘Green Zone’
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailExplosion occurs near diplomatic quarters and busy market square. No militant group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Clashes between Afghan forces and Taliban have intensified.
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US issues warning to Taliban against taking over Afghanistan by force
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailPut Afghanistan’s interests above yours, Khalilzad tells Taliban, Afghan govt. Khalilzad concerned by “lack of progress” in peace talks between the Taliban and Afghan govt. “There cannot be peace without …
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In meeting with Gen Bajwa, Saudi FM assures Pakistan of unflinching support
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailSaudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud meets Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Regional security situation including peace process in Afghanistan and other …
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Night curfew will be effective between 10pm and 4am local time, Ahmad Zia Zia, deputy interior ministry spokesman, said in a separate audio statement issued for media representatives.
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Biden assures Afghan president of continued US support: White House
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailUS President Joe Biden assures President Ashraf Ghani of US diplomatic and humanitarian support. In a phone call, Biden and Ghani agree Taliban’s current offensive is in direct contradiction to …
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Taliban demand removal of Ashraf Ghani, formation of new govt with consensus in Afghanistan
This week, US Gen. Mark Milley, told a Pentagon press conference that the Taliban have “strategic momentum,” and he did not rule out a complete Taliban takeover.
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Rocket attack near Kabul presidential palace during Eid prayers
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailThe early morning holiday calm was shattered by the sound of incoming rockets heard across the heavily fortified Green Zone that houses the presidential palace and several embassies, including the …
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Pakistan envoy to Afghanistan arrives in Islamabad after Kabul calls back diplomats
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailPakistan’s top diplomat in Afghanistan arrives in Islamabad. Kabul has called back its envoy and senior diplomats from Islamabad following the alleged abduction of the daughter of ambassador Najib Alikhil. …