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Kandahar customs revenue surges 22.6pc last year

By
Bashir Ahmad Naadem
On
Jan 15, 2019 - 11:30
KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): The customs office of southern Kandahar province last fiscal year collected 7.82 billion afghanis, showing a 13.5 percent increase over the target. The revenue registered a 22.6 percent surge compared to last year’s income...
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Jalili backs foreign troop drawdown, constitutional changes for peace

By
Navid Ahmad Barakzai
On
Jan 10, 2019 - 18:18
KABUL (Pajhwok): Presidential hopeful Syed Noorullah Jalili on Thursday said he would support the withdrawal of foreign troops and amend the Constitution to achieve durable peace and stability in the country. He said the National Unity Government (...
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Presidential runners asked to help ensure vote transparency

By
Javed Hamim Kakar
On
Jan 07, 2019 - 10:40
KABUL (Pajhwok): Presidential hopeful Noor Rahman Lewal has called on all candidates to work for transparency in the election process before their registration.
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Ghani-led unity govt fails on all fronts, says Torsan

By
Azizullah Hamdard
On
Dec 31, 2018 - 20:02
KABUL (Pajhwok): Mohammad Hakim Torsan, a would-be presidential election hopeful, has criticised the performance of previous regimes and says the national unity government failed in its term to ensure security and work for people’s wellbeing...
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Salim who defused thousands of IEDs says ignored after losing limbs

By
Saifullah Maftoon
On
Dec 30, 2018 - 19:33
GHAZNI CITY (Pajhwok): A soldier, who defused thousands of landmines, says the government did not help him after he lost both of his legs, eyes and one hand to a landmine blast three years ago. The former soldier, Mohammad Salim, is a resident of...
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Wali Massoud eyes presidency with new approach

By
Azizullah Hamdard
On
Dec 22, 2018 - 18:02
KABUL (Pajhwok): Formally announcing his intention to contest the presidential election, Ahmad Wali Massoud on Thursday lashed out at the unity government for its poor performance.
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UK announces £25m in aid for drought-hit Afghans

By
Sheer Ahmad Usmani
On
Nov 26, 2018 - 12:02
KABUL (Pajhwok): The United Kingdom (UK) has announced a new aid package of £25 million of life-saving assistance to thousands of drought-hit Afghans, according to a statement on Monday. UK Ambassador to Afghanistan Nicholas Kay In an exclusive...
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Paktia youth writes textbooks on physical health

By
Shakor Kamran
On
Nov 25, 2018 - 17:35
GARDEZ (Pajhwok): A young man in southeastern Paktia province has written books about physical health , education , and sports for high school students and wants his work to be made part of the educational curriculum. The youth, Abdul Aziz Pakteen,...
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‘Nuristan women deprive of health, education facilities’

By
Yousaf zarifi
On
Nov 17, 2018 - 20:15
JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Women in eastern Nuristan province have been facing multiple issues and no work had been carried out for their uplift over the years, an official said on Saturday.
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National unity suffered under Ghani, says Abdali

By
Javed Hamim Kakar
On
Nov 15, 2018 - 15:07
KABUL (Pajhwok): “If peace truly comes to Afghanistan with the establishment of an interim government, I am ready to support that,” says Shaida Mohammad Abdali, a potential presidential candidate and former ambassador to India. Talking to Pajhwok...
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Tadin Khan vows to follow in his brother’s footsteps

By
Bashir Ahmad Nadem.
On
Nov 14, 2018 - 16:25
KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): The police chief for southern Kandahar province, Tadin Khan, has pledged to follow into the footsteps of his slain brother and predecessor. Maj. Gen. Tadin Khan was appointed as the police chief of Kandahar after the killing...
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Loya Jirga to decide on CEO, 3rd vice president positions: Abdali

By
Javed Hamim Kakar
On
Nov 13, 2018 - 19:36
KABUL (Pajhwok): Shaida Mohammad Abdali, a would-be presidential candidate and former ambassador to India, has said Loya Jirga preserved the authority to decide the fate of Chief Executive Office (CEO) and consider the third vice president. During...
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No cut in NATO presence due to insider attacks: Stoltenberg

By
Javed Hamim Kakar
On
Nov 07, 2018 - 16:21
KABUL (Pajhwok): NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says that NATO stands fully committed to maintain its presence in training, advising and assisting the Afghan security forces and institutions and won’t reduce its presence in Afghanistan...
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Overall elections were a success in Kandahar: Observer

By
Basher Ahmad Naadim
On
Oct 28, 2018 - 20:29
KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): Though some problems and violations marred the Wolesi Jirga elections in southern Kandahar province, yet the overall process was a success in the province, an election observer said Sunday. Ziba, an election observer in...
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In Kandahar, Haji Abdullah says he votes for change

By
Bashir Ahmad Naadem
On
Oct 28, 2018 - 18:06
KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): Displaced and disabled 65-years-old Haji Abdullah, a resident of southern Kandahar province, says he cast his vote in the Wolesi Jirga elections for change in his country. The physically challenged man, who cast his vote at...
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Amid war on graft, Nangarhar customs revenue up by 25pc

By
Yousuf Zarifi
On
Sep 04, 2018 - 16:22
JALALABAD (Pajhwok): The customs revenue of eastern Nangarhar province has significantly increased over the last three months despite a decline in trade through the Torkham port, officials say. A crackdown on corruption, encouragement of traders and...
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Nangarhar: 55 reconstruction projects to be completed this year

By
Yousuf Zarifi
On
Aug 30, 2018 - 12:07
JALALABAD (Pajhwok): The Rural Rehabilitation and Development Department in eastern Nangarhar province says 55 reconstruction projects are currently being implementated at the cost 552 million afghanis. Eng. Mujeeb Rahman Zia, the provincial RRD’s...
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IEC defies gate’s blockade to change poll date

By
Azizullah Hamdard
On
Aug 29, 2018 - 18:59
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Independent Election Commission ( IEC ) says despite protests interrupting its daily work, the parliamentary elections would be conducted on October 20. Merza Mohammad Haqparast, IEC deputy spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News...
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Dept heads serving more than 3 years being replaced: Habibi

By
Pajhwok reporter
On
Aug 04, 2018 - 15:34
KHOST CITY (Pajhwok): Efforts for enforcing the rule of law and good governance, eradication of corruption and control of land-grab have been stepped up in Khost province, a top government official claimed on Saturday. Governor Hukam Khan Habibi, in...
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Mohib wants to emulate Colombian peace model

By
Javed Hamim Kakar
On
Jul 22, 2018 - 14:04
KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghan Ambassador to the United States Hamdullah Mohib says Kabul is striving to put into practice Colombia’s peace expereiance in the peace process. The Colombian peace process refers to reconcialtion between the Colombian...
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