Hamid Karzai
transitional government president
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View Timeline →Former Afghan Officials with Multi-Million Dollar Homes in Dubai
Leaked information reveals that former Afghan officials, including Mir Rahman Rahmani and Asadullah Khalid, own luxurious properties in Dubai, raising concerns about corruption and misappropriation…
Taliban's Bloody 'Revenge' Against Media in Afghanistan
The Taliban carried out a suicide attack on the Moby media group in Kabul, killing seven employees of Tolo TV and injuring 25 others, as…
Hamid Karzai Announces Candidacy for Afghan Presidential Election
Hamid Karzai has officially declared his candidacy for the Afghan presidential election, appointing Ahmad Zia Massoud as his running mate while removing Mohammad Fahim from…
Arrest of Two Individuals in Connection with the Murder of Eleven Chinese Construction Workers in Afghanistan
Two individuals were arrested in Afghanistan following the shooting of eleven Chinese construction workers by militants. President Hamid Karzai condemned the attack and urged China…
Progress in Afghanistan
Arman FM, Afghanistan's first private radio station, celebrates its first anniversary amidst preparations for parliamentary elections in September 2004, with nearly two million Afghans registered…
First Execution in Afghanistan
The first execution in Afghanistan since the fall of the Taliban occurred on April 20, 2004, involving former military commander Abdullah Shah, who was convicted…
Meeting of the Prime Minister of Pakistan with the President of Afghanistan - 2004-01-13
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Zafarullah Khan Jamali, met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to discuss border security and counter-terrorism efforts. This meeting signifies a…
German Government's Assessment for Deploying German Soldiers to Northern Afghanistan - 2003-08-12
The German Defense Minister proposed sending a fact-finding mission to evaluate the deployment of German troops in northern Afghanistan. Concurrently, Afghan transitional leader Hamid Karzai…
Three Killed in Rival Group Clashes in Khost City
Three individuals were killed in clashes between rival factions in Khost, Afghanistan, following rumors of the arrest of warlord Pashakhan Zadran by U.S. forces. Zadran…
Terrorists' Chemical Laboratory Discovered and Seized in a House in Kabul - 2002-08-25
Kabul police discovered a chemical laboratory linked to terrorists in a diplomatic area, seizing various chemicals and explosives. The house was previously owned by a…
Anniversary of Afghanistan's Independence - 2002-08-19
On the anniversary of Afghanistan's independence, millions celebrated while President Karzai honored those who died for liberation. The event highlighted the ongoing efforts for national…
America Identifies the Perpetrators of Haj Abdul Qadir's Assassination
Haj Abdul Qadir, the Deputy Head of Afghanistan's Transitional Government, was assassinated by unknown assailants. President Bush condemned the act and vowed to identify those…
Younus Qanooni Appointed as Special Security Advisor to Karzai - 2002-06-24
Hamid Karzai appointed Younus Qanooni as his special security advisor, surprising many at a conference in Kabul. Concurrently, U.S. forces arrested five armed suspects linked…
Conspiracy to Assassinate Hamid Karzai
Afghan authorities have arrested hundreds of individuals suspected of plotting to assassinate interim President Hamid Karzai and former King Zahir Shah. The arrests are linked…
Arrests in Afghanistan - 2002-04-04
Afghan authorities have arrested over 300 individuals linked to a plot against the interim government led by Hamid Karzai, primarily members of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar's Islamic…
At least 1800 killed in Afghanistan - 2002-03-27
A devastating earthquake in Balkh province, Afghanistan, has resulted in at least 1800 fatalities, with many more feared trapped under debris. Rescue efforts are complicated…
Hamid Karzai's Talks with Indian Officials - 2002-02-26
Hamid Karzai visited India to discuss Afghanistan's reconstruction with Indian leaders, including Prime Minister K. R. Narayanan. His trip follows a visit to Iran, where…
Arrest of Suspects in the Murder of Abdul Rahman in Kabul - February 18, 2002
Hamid Karzai has vowed to find and punish those responsible for the murder of Abdul Rahman, Afghanistan's Minister of Aviation and Tourism, who was killed…