Today: 29 May 2025
20 June 2021
1 min read

Top ministers replaced in Afghanistan as violence rises

Both the newly appointed ministers would soon be introduced to Parliament to obtaining a vote of confidence…reports Asian Lite News

The Afghan government has appointed two new key security ministers amid growing insurgency and violence in the war-torn country, Administrative Office of the Presidential Palace said in a statement.

“In accordance with separate decrees from the Presidential Office, General Bismillah Khan Mohammadi has been appointed as acting Minister of Defence and General Abdul Satar Mirzakwal as acting Interior Minister,” Xinhua news agency quoted the statement issued on Saturday as saying.

Both the newly appointed ministers would soon be introduced to Parliament to obtaining a vote of confidence, the statement added.

ALSO READ: India played key role in Afghanistan development: Khalilzad

The changes in the key security positions came after increase in security incidents as the Taliban outfit has increased activities since the start of the US-led forces pull out from Afghanistan on May 1.

The militant outfit has claimed capturing more than 40 districts over the past one month.

According to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, five districts have been overrun by the militant group just over the past one week.

Security officials, without confirming the fall of districts, said “the government forces have made tactical retreat” and would soon launch counter-attacks to regain the districts.

Hundreds of people in the western Badghis provincial capital Qala-I-Naw and in the northern Jawzjan province have taken arms over the past couple of days and vowed to fight against Taliban if the government fails to ensure security.

ALSO READ: ‘As troops leave, risk of Al-Qaeda revival rising in Afghanistan’

Previous Story

Global Covid caseload crosses 178mn

Next Story

India participates in multi-nation naval drill in Gulf of Aden

Latest from -Top News

Saudi backs India’s strategic outreach

In a series of engagements, the Indian delegation met Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State Adel Al-Jubeir and other senior officials. A high-profile Indian all-party parliamentary delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay

Iran pressed over 3 missing Indians

The embassy stated that it is maintaining close contact with the families and keeping them regularly updated about the steps being taken….reports Asian Lite News The Indian government has urged Iranian authorities

EU-UAE FTA talks amid US tariff pressure

Talks will also explore ways to boost trade in strategic sectors, such as renewable energy, green hydrogen and critical raw materials….reports Asian Lite News The European Union (EU) and the United Arab

Islamabad-Ankara-Baku Axis Sharpens Against India

Both Turkey and Azerbaijan have openly expressed solidarity with Pakistan and backed Islamabad in its military standoff with India, this month….reports Asian Lite News The evolving alliance between Islamabad, Ankara, and Baku
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Biden team surprised by rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan

Biden is the fourth US president to confront challenges in

Need inclusive transitional govt in Kabul: Afghan envoy

The Afghanistan envoy called for urgently establishing a humanitarian corridor