Khaama Press: Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said Afghanistan has never accepted Durand Line as border between Afghanistan and Pakistan and will never accept it in the future. In an interview with BBC Urdu, Karzai termed the formation of Durand Line a ‘result of British imperialism’ in the region. “When Pakistan came into being in 1947, they
Khaama Press: Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai left Kabul for United States on Wednesday to participate in the funeral ceremony of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Karzai will participate in the funeral which has been scheduled for Thursday in Louisville city of Kentucky State. Ali visited Afghanistan in 2002 for three days as he was serving as
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty By Rabia Akram and Frud Bezhan June 2, 2016 KABUL — Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai says the killing of Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansur in a U.S. drone strike has damaged the prospects of a negotiated peace settlement with the militant group. Karzai, in an interview with RFE/RL’s Radio Mashaal in Kabul
Tolo News: Analysts said they think Karzai is to blame for the Taliban resurgence and that he wants to regain power. “Karzai goes on trips to Russia, China or other countries, and he has close relations with the Taliban. Why did he [Karzai] express remorse when Mullah Mansour was killed, and when Taliban [members were] executed? Because
Khaama Press: Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has urged the Afghan government to halt further execution of the prisoners charged with the terror offences. In an online statement issued following the death of Taliban supreme leader Mullah Akhtar Mansoor, Karzai has said ‘brotherhood’ and ‘unity’ are the only way to achieve peace in the country. He
Khaama Press: During an interview with the Russia Today television network, Karzai said Washington should focus on cutting down extremists’ financial sources and training grounds if the country remains sincerely determined to fight terror in all its forms, and its intentions are true. “The war against terrorism will not succeed unless we fight it in the sanctuaries,
Khaama Press: According to the new reports, the main attacker (Abdul Wali Agha) involved in the deadly attack was likely released from the prison when the Karzai administration was in power. The Presidential Palace officials have said they are aware regarding the report, promising that the government will thoroughly investigate regarding the release of the attacker and
Khaama Press: Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemned a drone strike in eastern Paktika province of Afghanistan, claiming that civilians were killed in the raid. According to a statement released by the Office of the Former President, the drone strike by US forces in Barmal district left a number of civilians dead. The statement further added that the
Khaama Press: Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai called on Taliban group to join peace talks with the Afghan government in a bid to end violence and help secure peace and stability in the country. Karzai met with the delegation representing Hezb-e-Islami party during peace talks with the Afghan government. Click here to read more (external
Khaama Press: Hamid Karzai has raised questions regarding the bilateral security agreement between Kabul and Washington in the wake of cross-border incursions by Pakistan. In a statement issued on the occasion of Nowruz, Afghanistan witnessed cross-border incursions by the Pakistani military during the last solar year as they boldly continue to their invasions on the Afghan soil. Karzai