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Fewest women hold govt posts in Khost

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KHOST CITY (Pajhwok): Women activists say.

Official figures show currently 240 women are employed in government departments in Khost like health and only six women serve in the military. While the number of men working in government institutes reaches 7,976.

Khost Women’s Affairs Director Dr. Malalai Wali told Pajhwok Afghan News the fewest number of women in government employment was due to discrimination against the gender.

“Men do not like women to hold high positions . . .

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