SECURITY
Sixty Nine Taliban and Daesh Militants Killed In Afghan Operations
At least 69 Taliban and Daesh militants were killed during Afghan security forces’ ground and air operations. During the operation, 34 Daesh militants were killed in an airstrike in Nangarhar while two militants of ISIS were arrested. The airstrikes eliminated the sleeping cells of Daesh. Farooq, a Daesh local commander, has also been killed in the strikes. Moreover, 35 Taliban insurgents were targeted during Afghan forces’ airstrikes and ground operations in several districts of Uruzgan province. Tolonews
Afghan Intelligence Foil Suicide Attack Plotted by Haqqani Network in Paktika
Paktika: The Afghan intelligence operatives foiled a suicide attack plotted by the notorious Haqqani terrorist network in southeastern Paktika province of Afghanistan. The NDS operatives arrested a suicide bomber before he managed to carry out an attack in Jani Khel district. The suspect has been identified as Mohammad Yasin who was trained on the other side of the Durand Line. Khaama
18 Suicide Bombers and Eight Pakistanis Killed in South of Afghanistan
Zabul: At least 18 suicide bombers and eight Pakistani insurgents were killed along with several other insurgents during the clearance operations in southern Zabul province of Afghanistan. According to the local news, 31 insurgents were killed during the operations and at least two others were wounded. Two vehicles and two motorcycles belonging to the insurgents were also destroyed. Khaama
POLITICAL
Some HIA Commanders still Fighting: Laghman Governor
According to the governor of the Laghman province, Abdul Jabbar Naimi, some Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) commanders are still fighting alongside Taliban against the government in eastern Laghman province. According to him, “Now fighting under Taliban’s flag these commanders should shun the insurgency because HIA has signed a peace agreement with the government.” Pajhwok
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Ghani and Aussie PM Sign $240m USD Development Agreement
Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has pledged ongoing support for Afghanistan and signed a 320 million Australian dollar ($240 million USD) development agreement with President Ashraf Ghani in Canberra. The Afghanistan-Australia development partnership will be of four years. Tolonews
Ready to Work for Peace with Kabul: Gen. Bajwa
The Pakistan army chief has renewed his commitment to peace in Afghanistan, promising to work together with the neighboring country to the common objective of stability. According to him, peace in Afghanistan means peace in Pakistan. Pajhwok
Aziz Stresses Cooperation to Eliminate Terrorism
Pakistan prime minister’s advisor on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz has said that Islamabad and Kabul should work closely to deal with common challenges and pursue the welfare and progress of their people. According to him the blame game will not help to bring peace and stability in Afghanistan. Pajhwok
