SECURITY
Taliban suffer heavy casualties as Afghan forces respond to major Faryab offensive
Faryab: The Taliban insurgents suffered heavy casualties after the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces responded to a major offensive launched by the Taliban insurgents in northern Faryab province resulting into the fall of the district center of Ghormach district. At least 60 Taliban insurgents were killed and 20 others were wounded during the clashes triggered following the Taliban offensive on Ghormach. Khaama
Kabul police chief unveils new comprehensive security plan for the capital
Kabul: The Kabul police chief while speaking to media persons unveiled the newly-prepared security plan for the capital amid deteriorating security and an unprecedented rise in the number of attacks in the city during the recent months. Khaama
Key Taliban leader assassinated by his own guards in Nangarhar
Nangarhar: A key provincial leader of the Taliban insurgents was assassinated by his own guards in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. The incident took place in the vicinity of Khogyani district. Khaama
Explosion in Kabul city leaves three wounded
Kabul: An explosion took place in Kabul city targeting a vehicle in the vicinity close to the first police district of the city. The Ministry of Interior officials confirmed that the incident took place in Deh Afghan area of the city, in which three civilians were injured. Khaama
Mirza Olang Recaptured By Security Forces
Sar-e-Pul: Local officials in Sar-e-Pul province confirmed that security forces have entered the Mirza Olang Valley and cleared it from insurgents. Tolo News
POLITICAL
Hekmatyar concerned as several Hezb-e-Islami members arrested
Paktia: The leader of Hezb-e-Islami during a meeting with the local tribal elders expressed concerns regarding the arrest of a number of Hezb-e-Islami members. Hekmatyar informed regarding the arrest of the party’s members during a meeting with the local tribal elders of southeastern Paktia province. Khaama
