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    Afghan govt ready to build Khan’s tomb

    JALALABAD (PAN): The Nangarhar government on Saturday said it was ready to build renowned Pakhtun nationalist leader Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan’s mausoleum, if allowed by his family.



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    Protestors warn of blocking highway

     KUNDUZ CITY (PAN): Residents on Thursday protested against the government for not consulting them on the appointment of high-ranking official in northern Kunduz province.



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    Viewers come hard on new TV channel

     JALALABD (PAN): The recently-launched Taban television channel in this eastern city has been promoting the interests of Iran in Afghanistan, viewers alleged on Thursday.



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    Journalists take a dig at Bamyan officials

    BAMYAN CITY (PAN): Officials in central Bamyan province, in disregard of the constitution, refuse to share information with journalists, media representatives complained on Monday.



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    Gold, fuel, rice rates jump in Kabul

    KABUL (PAN): The prices of Iranian gold, diesel, gas and rice shot up in the capital Kabul, where rates of other daily-use commodities stayed unchanged during the outgoing week, retailers said on Thursday.



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    US army officer embraces Islam

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    US army officer embraces Islam

     ASADABAD (PAN): An American military officer has embraced Islam in the Watapur district of eastern Kunar province, the newly-converted Christian said on Saturday.



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    Rahin vows Kandahar ancient sites repair

     KABUL (PAN): Information and Culture Minister Makhdom Rahim on Thursday visited ancient sites in this southern city of Kandahar, vowing to repair damaged monuments.



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    NAI notes decline in violence against journalists

    KABUL (PAN): Afghanistan's media support organisation, NAI, on Tuesday identified lack access to information, insecurity and financial problems as main challenges to media outlets during the current year, alleging attempts at curbing the freedom of expression.