KABUL (PAN): Special Representative of UN Secretary-General Kai Eide Wednesday leaned on the new government of President Karzai to demonstrate greater political will in combating the scourge of endemic corruption.
KABUL (PAN): President Hamid Karzai has postponed the introduction of his new cabinet members to the Wolesi Jirga, Lower House of Parliament, until Saturday, the second secretary of the house has said.
PARAKH (PAN): Supporters of a provincial council candidate in northern Panjsher province pelted stones at the office of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) to register their protest against alleged rigging in recent elections.
KABUL (PAN): President Hamid Karzai has said he was willing to talk with the Taliban chief Mullah Mohammad Omar to bring peace to the country if the move would have the backing of the United States and other international partners.
KABUL (PAN): President Hamid Karzai has called upon the Parliament to delay its winter recess to give him time to hand over the list of his new cabinet members for introduction.
KABUL (PAN): President Hamid Karzai on Friday renewed his call to Taliban and other militant groups to renounce violence and lay down their arms to rebuild the conflict-hit country.