Quartz: Since its inception in 2003, Roshan has grown to become the biggest telecoms operator in Afghanistan, and the superlatives don’t stop there. It is also the only B Corporation in Afghanistan. The B Corp designation means the company has adopted globally recognized business standards that encompass a lot of what it does—the community it’s striving
The Washington Post: On Monday, The Washington Post published the Afghanistan Papers, a major years-long investigation into the costs and conducts of the U.S. war in Afghanistan. These papers largely consist of more than 400 interviews conducted by the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR)’s for its Lessons Learned project. Click here
Tolo News: Taliban’s Wednesday attack at Bagram airbase has negatively affected the peace talks, sources said on Thursday, but peace talks are continuing “despite the tension.” “Before the Taliban’s (Bagram airbase) attack, Americans launched airstrikes in Sangin (district of Helmand) and I wished neither had happened so the talks would continue normally” said Sayed Akbar Agha,
1TV: Asghar Afghan has been reappointed as the captain of Afghanistan cricket team across all formats, the country’s cricket board announced on Wednesday. Asghar replaced Rashid Khan who served in the role since July this year. Rashid has been appointed as vice-captain. Click here to read more (external link). Related Gulbadin Naib says will not play
Ariana: Prominent members of the Islamic Party led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar left the party and are trying to form a new political process. The Islamic party’s officials confirmed that important members like Farooq Wardak, Jomaa Khan Hamdard, Amin Waqad, Wahidullah Sabawoon, and many more are no more a part of the party. Click here to read
Tolo News: Sources told Tolonews on Wednesday that leading members of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) disagree about the announcement of election results. This comes a day after IEC Commissioner Awrangzeb said that the commission was considering announcing the results on Wednesday. Maulana Mohammad Abdullah, a commissioner of the IEC, said that by law the IEC
By Ayaz Gul VOA News December 11, 2019 ISLAMABAD – A powerful bomb-and-gun attack on the largest American military base in Afghanistan early Wednesday killed at least one person and wounded more than 80 others, mostly civilians. Afghan military authorities said a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-packed vehicle in front of the gate of an