SECURITY
4 ISIS Militants Killed in Afghan Forces Operation in Nangarhar
Nangarhar: At least four loyalists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group were killed during an operation in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said the militants were killed in the restive Achin district of Nangarhar. Khaama
Taliban Leader among 4 Killed in Nangarhar Province
Nangarhar: A group leader of the Taliban militants was killed along with three others during an operation in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan while one was captured alive. According to the local security officials, the Taliban leader was killed during an operation in the restive Achin district. Khaama
ANA Commander Injured in Logar Clash
Logar: An Afghan National Army (ANA) commander has been wounded during a clash with insurgents in central Logar province. Afghan security forces launched a joint operation codenamed ‘Niza’ in Charkh, Kharwar and Barak-i-Barak districts of Logar on Friday during which Military Corps’ 4th Brigade commander, Gen. Raziq, was wounded along with three other soldiers. Pajhwok
2 Uprising Group Members Dead, 5 Hurt in Jawzjan Blast
Jawzjan: Two members of a local uprising group were killed and five others wounded when a bomb attached to their vehicle went off in the Mangajak district of northern Jawzjan province. Pajhwok
Farah ALP Officer Wounded in Gun Attack
Farah: Afghan Local Police (ALP) deputy head Mohammad Esa has been wounded in a militant attack in western Farah province. He was on his way home when he was attacked in Bagh Kafi locality on the outskirts of Farah City. Pajhwok
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Afghan leaders invite Pakistani army chief to Visit Afghanistan: ISPR
President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive extended formal invitation to Pakistani army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to discuss the evolving security situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan. According to a statement by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor, the invitation was extended by the Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah during a telephone conversation with Gen. Bajwa. Khaama
China Promises Support for Afghanistan’s Reconstruction
China made a commitment with the government of Afghanistan to make contribution within its capacity to the peaceful reconstruction of Afghanistan at all levels. It was affirmed by Chinese Chargé d’Affaires Zhang Zhixin during the inaugural ceremony of the China-Afghanistan Friendship Well No.1 in the Paghman district of Kabul province. Pajhwok
