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PAKTYA - Over 100 youths from ten districts of the Paktika province attended an anti-drug seminar in Sharan, the center of Paktika province. The seminar was aimed at broadening the participants’ anti-drug knowledge and…

KANDAHAR - A high level delegation led by Kandahar Deputy Governor, met with the district officials during their visit to Maiwand District. During a briefing, the participants of delegation promised to ensure good-governance…

PAKTYA - 25 vulnerable women received fruit and vegetable processing training in Ghazni province, said local officials. A project supported by the USAID Agriculture Development Team (ADT) gave lessons to illeterate women. The…

KANDAHAR - NDS officials claim to have detained 10 insurgents in Kandahar city and Zhary districts. The NDS department in Zhary launched a covert operation against an insurgent group related to insurgent’s Commander…

KANDAHAR - residents of Arghandab district say that their agricultural products have markets since the security situation has improved. Residents say that in the past insurgents came to their orchards and fought there with…

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…

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”. While many discussions…

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 “If people and nations can set aside…

KANDAHAR - Five prison blocks that are reserved for juveniles were inaugurated at the Kandahar central prison. The blocks were opened yesterday by Kandahar's Deputy Governor, Abdul Qayoum Patyal. “The new blocks for the…

PAKTYA - The Ministry of Agriculture began distributing wheat to vulnerable families in Gardez. According to Khuram Din Mayar, the financial and and administrative director for the governor’s office, said that nearly 3500…

PAKTYA - 17 anti-government forces from various districts of Paktika province who were involved in subversive activities joined the government backed peace and reconciliation process, said provincial officials. A statement…

KANDAHAR - Security forces in Kandahar seized about 4,000 Kg of ammonium nitrate. The ingredients for explosives were found at a home in the village of Mizra Mohammad Khan village. Security forces found the material after…