KABUL - The Government of Japan and the United Nations announced US$ 281 million of assistance to Afghanistan for 14 projects to be implemented by nine UN agencies at a signing ceremony held today in Kabul.

KABUL - A delegation from the Attorney-General’s Office is currently visiting Kandahar to investigate and assess conditions of detention facilities in the province, said a press release issued by the Kandahar Governor's office yesterday.

KABUL - Last 10 years of democratization and rebuilding efforts in Afghanistan not only provided opportunities to women folk play active role in political, social, cultural and economic domain, but also witnessed their significant progress in the field of sports.