President Ashraf Ghani

What happened on the day of Ashraf Ghani's escape from Afghanistan?

The Taliban captured Afghanistan on August 15, 2021. As a result, President Ashraf Ghani fled the country, he is accused of fleeing the country with the government treasury and crores of rupees. Following this, the Afghan Embassy in Tajikistan has appealed to Interpol to arrest President Ashraf Ghani.

Aug 19, 2021, 20:54 PM IST

"Ashraf Ghani, and the family got refuge on the humanitarian grounds", the UAE Foreign Ministry informed

After fleeing his country amid a Taliban takeover, the United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was hosting former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his family "on humanitarian grounds".

Aug 18, 2021, 20:38 PM IST

Afghanistan voters defy attacks, delays to vote for president

Fourteen candidates are registered but the race will likely come down to incumbent President Ashraf Ghani and his former deputy Abdullah Abdullah.

Sep 28, 2019, 15:58 PM IST

Taliban terrorists kill 16 Afghan soldiers, kidnap engineers after ceasefire ends

The Taliban observed a ceasefire over a three-day holiday but rejected the government`s request to extend it.

Jun 22, 2018, 13:12 PM IST

Afghan political crisis deepens as second governor refuses to resign

A governor in northern Afghanistan has become the second in the region to defy an order by President Ashraf Ghani to step down, deepening a political crisis facing the US-backed government in Kabul.

Feb 19, 2018, 17:06 PM IST

Afghanistan celebrates 98 years of Independence

The civil society activists and residents of Herat province have organised a 'unique celebration' to mark the country's 98th Independence Day by showing their support to Ghani government and to the security forces.

Aug 19, 2017, 13:43 PM IST

Tense Kabul under lockdown after deadly protest clashes

The protesters were voicing anger over a truck bombing on Wednesday in Kabul's diplomatic quarter that killed 90 people and wounded hundreds, the deadliest attack in the city since 2001.

Jun 03, 2017, 19:57 PM IST

More US help for Afghanistan if needed, says Kabul

"President elect Trump emphasised that the US will continue to remain with the government and people of Afghanistan during his term," the statement said.

Dec 03, 2016, 19:15 PM IST

Taliban reject peace talks with Afghan government

The announcement is a blow to efforts by Afghanistan, China, Pakistan and the United States to restart negotiations aimed at ending the Taliban's long and bloody insurgency in Afghanistan.

Mar 05, 2016, 18:29 PM IST

PM Modi thanks Afghan prez for safety of Indian consulate, personnel

In his telephonic conversation, the Afghan president has also condemned the terrorist attack on the Indian Air Force base in Pathankot in Punjab. 

Jan 04, 2016, 18:33 PM IST