SECURITY
Laghman Clash Leaves 3 Policemen Hurt
Laghman: At least three Taliban, including group leader, and as many policemen have been wounded during a clash in eastern Laghman province. The clash took place in Shaheed Baba and Basram localities of Alingar district, the statement said. Taliban group leader Noor Rahman was among the injured rebels. Pajhwok
16 Taliban Dead, 5 ANA Soldiers hurt in Halmand Clash
Helmand: At least 16 Taliban were killed and five soldiers of the Afghan National Armey (ANA) wounded during a clash in the Garamser district of southern Helmand province. Governor spokesman Umar Zwak told that the clash erupted when militants attacked police district headquarters. Pajhwok
Policemen among 8 Dead in Uruzgan Clash
Uruzgan: Two policemen and six Taliban were killed during a clash in central Uruzgan province. The clash took place in Solai area of Tarinkot, the provincial capital. He said 12 Taliban and three policemen had been wounded in the overnight clash. Pajhwok
13 Rebels Killed during Country-wide Offensives: MOD
Kabul: At least 13 militants, including three Daesh rebels, were killed during security force operations in different part of the country, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. The insurgents had been killed during separate offensives in Kapisa, Nangarhar, Ghazni, Heart, Kandahar, Farah, Kunduz, Logar and Helmand provinces. Pajhwok
Policemen among 34 Dead in Clash, Drone Strikes
Nangarhar: One policeman and 33 Daesh rebels were killed in an overnight clash and US drone strikes in the Kot, Haska Mena and Achin districts of eastern Nangarhar province, officials said. The militants attacked a police check-post in Khaksar locality at around 3:00am. The attack was repulsed effectively and heavy losses inflicted on the rebels. Pajhwok
Local Uprising Group Commander among 7 Family Members dead in Faryab
Faryab: Commander of the local uprising movement and his seven family members were killed in the Almar district of northwestern Faryab province, an official said on Friday. Abdul Karim Yurash, police spokesman, told that the commander Sher Alam and his family members had been killed by his nephew, who was encouraged by the Taliban. Pajhwok
POLITICAL
Hizbut Tahrir turning Youth against State: Zia
Takhar: The Hizbut Tahrir group has increased its activities in northern Takhar province, provoking the youth against the government, the provincial governor alleged on Thursday. Mohammad Yasin Zia in an exclusive interview said local people were concerned about the increasing activities of Hizbut Tahrir in the province. Pajhwok
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
India Soften Visa regime for Afghans
Kabul: Indian embassy in Kabul has announced more relaxation in its visa policy for Afghans, a statement from the diplomatic mission said on Friday. “Embassy of India, Kabul is pleased to inform all Afghan nationals that with effect from 1 February 2017 Indian visa regime has been further liberalised to make it even more convenient for Afghan nationals to visit India,” the statement said. Pajhwok
Pakistan Embassy, Consulates to remain Closed on Feb 5
Kabul: Pakistan embassy and its diplomatic missions across the country would remain closed on Sunday February 5, 2017, a statement from the embassy said on Friday. “It is for the information of general public that the Embassy of Pakistan and the Consulates in Jalalabad, Kandhar, Herat and Mazar-e-Sharif, will remain closed on 5th February, 2017 (Sunday) on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day.” Pajhwok
