Ashraf Ghani

More Than 30 Taliban Killed In Afghan Air Strikes

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 19, 2020

The Afghan air force conducted multiple strikes on Taliban positions Saturday that killed more than 30 insurgent fighters, officials said, as President Ashraf Ghani once again called for a ceasefire.

Taliban Ready For Peace Talks After Prisoner Release

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 10, 2020

Afghan peace talks are expected to begin within days after authorities announced Monday they would soon start releasing hundreds of Taliban prisoners accused of brutal attacks including on foreigners.

PM Modi, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Discuss Evolving Security Situation

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 4, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani discussed the evolving security situation in the region and other areas of mutual and bilateral interest on Monday, the Prime Minister's Office said.

Afghanistan To Free Up To 2,000 Taliban Prisoners After Ceasefire Offer

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 24, 2020

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani began a process Sunday to release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture after the insurgents proposed a surprise ceasefire during the Eid holiday.

India Welcomes Power-Sharing Deal Between Afghanistan President, Rival

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 17, 2020

India on Sunday welcomed the power-sharing deal between Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah after months of a bitter dispute over the results of last year's presidential election that pushed the country into a political crisis.

24 Killed in Afghanistan Hospital Attack

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 13, 2020

The number of deaths in an attack on an Afghan hospital in which infants and nurses were killed has risen to 24, a health official said Wednesday.

Like Terrorism, We''ll Fight Coronavirus Together: PM Modi To Ashraf Ghani

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 20, 2020

India and Afghanistan have fought the scourge of terrorism together and will similarly take on COVID-19 with solidarity and shared resolve, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

India Welcomes Ashraf Ghani's Decision To Initiate Intra-Afghan Talks

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 1, 2020

India today welcomed Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's decision to form a team for intra-Afghan negotiation, hoping that the "positive step" would help in freeing Afghanistan from the scourge of "externally sponsored" terrorism.

21-Member Team From Afghanistan Government To Negotiate With Talibans

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 27, 2020

The Afghan government has finalised a 21-member team - including five women - who will negotiate with the Taliban in upcoming talks aimed at ending Afghanistan's 18-year-old conflict, officials said Friday.

Afghanistan To Release 1,500 Taliban Prisoners From Jails: Decree

World News | Reuters | Wednesday March 11, 2020

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is set to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners in coming days to pave the way for direct talks with the hardline insurgent group that are aimed at ending the 18-year-long war in Afghanistan, according to a copy of the decree seen by Reuters.

Multiple Explosions Heard During Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's Oath Ceremony

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday March 10, 2020

Two blasts were heard as Afghanistan's two rival leaders held parallel presidential inaugurations in Kabul on Monday, underscoring the country's woeful security ahead of talks with a resurgent Taliban.

Taliban Attacks Over Dozen Of Afghan Army Base Few Days After Peace Deal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday March 3, 2020

The Taliban carried out more than a dozen attacks on Afghan army bases, officials said Tuesday, hours after ending a partial truce and throwing into doubt peace talks between Kabul and the insurgents.

Afghan President Rejects Demand To Free 5,000 Taliban Prisoners After Peace Deal

World News | Reuters | Sunday March 1, 2020

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani rejected a Taliban demand for the release of 5,000 prisoners as a condition for talks with the Afghan government and civilians, included in a deal between the United States and the Taliban group.

India Congratulates Afghan President Ashraf Ghani On His Re-Election

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday February 20, 2020

India on Thursday congratulated Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on his re-election following the announcement of final results of the presidential elections.

"My Dear Friend...": Ashraf Ghani On PM Modi's Call On Afghan Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 25, 2019

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him to "congratulate on winning the preliminary results" in the Afghan election. Afghan election officials on Sunday announced that President Ghani secured 50.64 per cent votes amid allegations of fraud and malpractice in the September 28 election.