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PAKTYA - The Da Afghanistna Breshna Sherkat (DABS) inaugurated five megawatts thermal power project in Ghazni province. The total cost of project is 150 million Afghanis.
KABUL - Over 800 artifacts looted from the National Museum were returned to their home Kabul yesterday, courtesy of the British Museum. For the most part the artifacts were looted during Afghanistan's civil war period and sold on black markets.
KABUL - The vast reserves of minerals buried throughout Afghanistan, including large deposits of copper, gold, and gas could greatly improve the country’s economy and provide funds to develop the country for years to come. But all that wealth might also create a crisis.
KABUL - To mark the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan, UNAMA field offices throughout the country organized a series of radio and TV roundtable discussion on “Peace from the perspective of Islam”.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries to follow through with the Olympic Truce, and highlighted the role of sport in promoting peace, dialogue and development. UN News Center
Later today, when he faces a Hungarian athlete in the Judo competition, Ajmal Faizzada, 25, will become the first Afghan athlete to compete in the 2012 London Olympics. This year Afghanistan has sent six athletes to the games, including one woman.