Security
Kabul: The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad, who has started a new round of talks with the Taliban in Doha, Qatar, said that on the opening session he underscored to the Taliban that it is time to quit violence and embrace peace as it is a demand of Afghans. Tolonews, Khaama, Pajhwok
Faryab: The Afghan Air Force choppers pounded Taliban positions in northern Faryab province of Afghanistan in the early hours of Thursday morning leaving several militants dead or wounded. Khaama
Badgis: The Afghan forces pounded Taliban positions pounded Taliban positions in north-western Badghis province of Afghanistan leaving at least 17 militants dead or wounded, the Afghan military said Thursday. Khaama
LASHKARGAH: Two policemen have been killed and three others injured in a landmine explosion in southern Helmand province, an official said on Friday. Pajhwok
GHAZNI CITY: Taliban militants have blown up a famous shrine in southern Ghazni province. Pajhwok
Politics
KABUL: A Pajhwok Afghan News survey shows 32 percent of people believe the government’s negotiating team should value national and Islamic interests while 20 percent say the team should be composed of neutral individuals. Pajhwok
