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GHAZNI - The Ministry of Interior arrested three people and referred to the Office of the Attorney-General on the charge of flogging a 15-year-old girl in Jaghuri district of Ghazni province, said an official yesterday.
NEWYORK - World leaders, donors and experts today hailed a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to eradicate polio, as they gathered at the United Nations to celebrate efforts that have already reduced the incidence of the crippling and potentially fatal disease by 99 per cent a
PAKTYA - A peace convoy involving senior Government officials, tribal elders, youth, civil society activists and journalists covered 55 kilometres and reached Zazai Maidan district of Khost province yesterday. The objective was to spread the message of peace among the youth.
PAKTIKA - Afghan forces took charge of security affairs of Sharan, the capital of Paktika province, and six other regions as part of security transition from foreign troops.
BAMYAN - Members of the civil society of Dai Kundi and Bamyan provinces engaged in a lively radio round-table discussion recently on the salient points of the law on the Elimination of Violence Against Women (EVAW), plus the youth’s role in maintaining peace.
HELMAND - As the new Governor of Helmand province assumed office today, he promised to maintain security and root out corruption.