2 Main News Page 3 Afghan Clerics Gunned Most Senior Taliban Leader Killed After Down in Peshawar KABUL - Three Afghan re- another scholar Sheikh ligious scholars have been Ilyas. Attacking Hesarak in Nangarhar killed by unidentified gun- Azizullah said the reli- men in Peshawar, the capi- gious scholars were resi- - One of the most senior militants suffered heavy casualties dur- tal of Pakistan’s northwest- dents of Pachiragam dis- leaders of the Taliban group has been ing the clashes in Hesarak but did not ern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa trict of eastern Nangarhar killed shortly after the group launched a provide the exact figures, only stating province, an official said province who had been coordinated attack in eastern Nangarhar around 100 militants were killed or in- on Sunday. living in Peshawar for the province of . jured. The triple murder took last three decades. According to the local officials, the top The provincial government also added place after Friday’s prayers A man, who wished to go Taliaban leader, Naeem Khalid, was killed that the Taliban militants have been in Gange area of the me- unnamed, said the slain during the fierce clashes in Hesarak dis- pushed away from Hesarak district and tropolis, an Afghan refu- scholars belonged to Pir trict. the situation in the district is currently gee, Azizullah, told Pajh- Saifur Rahman religious Provincial governor’s spokeman Ataul- under the control. wok Afghan News. group in Bara area of Pe- lah Khogyani said Khalid was leading The Taliban militants group has not com- Unidentified gunmen shawar where the group the coordiated attack on Hesarak district mented regarding the report so far. opened fire at a seminary has been engaged in a and was killed in an attack by the Afghan The Taliban militants group in the mean- in the area, killing the ma- bloody rivalry with an- forces. time claim saturday that they have taken drasa head, Maulvi Ghu- other group over the past Khogyani further added taht the Taliban control of Hesarak...(More on P4)...(12) lam Hazrat, his father and severa ...(More on P4)...(13) Qarabagh People Complain of 2 Civilians Killed, Taliban’s Judge Detained, 3 Injured in Insecurity, Death Threats Nangarhar Blasts 12 Militants Eliminated KABUL - The residents of Qara- KABUL - Afghan National bagh district of central Kabul JALALABAD - Two civilians were Police (ANP) have arrested province have expressed their killed and three others, including a Taliban judge during an concern about the movement a woman and two children, were operation in the Shinwari of masked gunmen, telephonic wounded in two separate blasts in district of central Parwan threats and night letters threat- eastern , an offi- province, the Ministry of ening government officials to cial said on Sunday. Interior (MoI) said on Sun- leave their jobs. The governor’s spokesman, Attual- day. Government officials in the lah Ghogyani, told Pajhwok Afghan A dozen militants were district confirmed insecurity News the civilian casualties occurred killed and 27 others and threats but rejected the in Lalpora and Pacheragam districts. wounded in a counter-at- movement of dressed in black He added unidentified people had tack in northern Sar-i-Pul masked armed men. ber of areas over the past three with local residents,” he said. planted explosives in front of a home province, a statement from However, Faridullah, a resi- months. He said he had personally in central part of Lalpora district. The MoI said. The judge was dent of Dasht-i-Langar village, “Such people are seen in Pan- come across the masked gun- blast wounded a woman and two chil- identified as Mohammad told Pajhwok Afghan News a golak, Dasht-I-Langar, Soi Koh, men thrice. “Few days ago, I dren. Separately, Ghogyani said two Nadir. number of masked gunmen Arzoghan, Bagh-i-Zaghan, Sabz was transferring wheat from civilians were killed when an unex- In the meantime, police re- charak district of Sar-i-Pul wounded. Four ANP per- dressed in black clothes used to Sang and Qala Bibi areas of the the district bazaar to my village ploded ordinance went off in Pacher- pelled Taliban’s attack on province. Twelve militants sonnel also sustained inju- appear during nights in a num- district, but they do not interact when nine ...(More on P4)...(14) agam district.(Pajhwok) security posts in the San- were killed and 27 others ries.(Pajhwok) 25 Killed, 32 Wounded in Logar Clash Leaves 14 Hundreds of Khanabad Villagers Attacking Taliban Dead Displaced As War Continues Sar-I-Pul Clashes PUL-I-ALAM - Fourteen Taliban militants SAR-I-PUL - At least 41 have been killed during a clash with se- KUNDUZ CITY - Hundreds Taliban militants and 16 curity forces in Barak-i-Barak district of of families in Kunduz prov- security forces suffered central , an official said on ince, especially in Khanabad causalities in clashes dur- Sunday. district, have fled to safer areas ing the past 24 hours in The district chief, , Mohammad Rahim in a bid to escape ongoing bat- of north- Amin, told Pajhwok Afghan News Taliban tles in their area. ern Sar-i-Pul province, the militants launched coordinated attacks on Most of the families have fled governor said on Sunday. security posts near the district centre and to Khastapa in neighboring Mohammad Zahir Wah- Tapi Khan, Chaltan and Ahmdak areas . dat told Pajhwok Afghan last night. The residents said that after News Taliban militants He said the rebels wanted to overrun the the Taliban took control of stormed from four sides district centre, but they pushed back by Khanabad district the insur- Masjad Sabz, Topkhan Qari Omar and another 25 Meanwhile, Sayeed Asa- security forces, killing 14 attackers and gents created strongholds in and Gozar localities of the were wounded, the gov- dullah Danish, deputy injuring five others. The security forces es- their houses to fight security - so we came to Takhar prov- der the hot sun,” said another district. ernor said. He also con- head of the provincial caped unhurt, the official said. forces. ince,” said a displaced resi- displaced resident Farzana. In the ensuing clashes, 16 firmed the killing of nine council, said they were The governor’s spokesman, Salim Saleh “When Khanabad district dent, Rahimullah. “On Saturday morning the rebels were killed, includ- security personnel and deputy concerned about confirmed the clash and the causalities. collapsed to the hands of the “We are in a bad situation and Taliban captured the whole ing two notorious com- injuries to another seven the insecurity in the prov- The Taliban have not yet commented Taliban we had to escape from my child got sick and we are district and made our houses manders Mullah Jaber and during the clash. ince. ...(More on P4)...(15) about the incident.(Pajhwok) their tyranny and flee the area now living in the open air un- their ...(More on P4)...(16) Outlook Horoscope

Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19)

Your plans begin to take shape as your impul- You’re ready to spread your wings and fly to- You don’t usually mind redirecting the love Ingenious ideas are buzzing around in- sive reactions gain momentum throughout day, yet run into complex dynamics that force and admiration away from yourself and side your head now, but you may be inse- the day. Stabilizing Saturn enters the picture you to change your plans. You could encounter onto your friend or partner. However, you cure about sharing them with anyone else. today, enabling you to construct a solid foun- delays that turn out to be the result of someone grow annoyed now when someone else consistently The pioneering Aries Moon is traveling through dation on which to build your future. Although you are covertly working against your efforts. Howev- tries to commandeer the center of attention. The spon- your 4th House of Foundations, empowering you feeling your oats now that the Moon has returned to your er, you can’t face an unseen enemy; it’s like shadow boxing taneous Aries Moon shines in your 7th House of Oth- to explore creative options at home. Although this incorrigible sign, her meeting with shadowy Pluto can hi- with an invisible opponent. Instead of looking outside your- ers, drawing the crowd’s attention elsewhere and you might sound contradictory, there is so much you jack your efforts and significantly alter your priorities. self for answers, explore your own resistance to success. don’t like feeling as if you’re invisible. can do without venturing far into the world. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) You don’t like to be pushed into anything You’re eager to go the extra mile today because Your mental bandwidth is narrowly Everything seems to be fine today until you against your will, even if it’s for your own you see the potential for beauty everywhere you focused on all the things you must fin- open your mouth. The bossy Aries Moon in good. Although you possess the good sense look. Fortunately, you can rely on your solid ish today. Separately, each item sounds your 3rd House of Communication squares not to resist earlier in the day, you might thinking as long as you don’t let the current spon- manageable, but all together they seem so unrelenting Pluto, bringing hidden issues out grow resentful later when you wish you taneity of the Aries Moon run off with your day. daunting that you might not know where into the blinding light of day. You might be were doing anything else. But rather than obsessing But Luna harmonizes with feisty Mars and authoritarian to begin. A little forethought is a good idea, but too surprised when you run into negativity from someone about your current uncertainty, shift your attention to Saturn in your 5th House of Self-Expression, urging you to much thinking now sets major delays into motion and you thought was a friend. Nevertheless, it’s impossi- someone or something you can count on. bust out of your self-imposed restraints. places you even further behind the eight ball. ble to overcome a problem unless you identify it. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) You’re excited about the prospects of do- You’re in an odd state of mind now be- You’re flying off into the wild blue yon- You might try to power your way through a ing something special with a close friend cause you want to mingle with interest- der today, but you only have a small tricky situation today, but somehow keep stall- or relative today. However, there’s no ing people yet have no patience for any amount of gas in your tank. The plan- ing at the same point in your process. It doesn’t need to use your current plans to escape opinions that conflict with your own. You etary emphasis on fire signs ensures you even seem to help when others cheer you on from previous promises. In fact, fulfilling could end up planning to attend a social won’t be lacking for wonderful activi- from the sidelines. In fact, the support you re- your obligations early in the day frees you up to event, only to back out at the last moment when you ties to capture your imagination. However, building ceive encourages you to keep pushing in the same ineffec- travel the outer edges of your mental explorations realize the same old people will be in attendance. You pressure from the mid-week Mars-Saturn conjunc- tive manner, setting you up for a fall. Fortunately, there’s a later on. But don’t try to convince anyone that your currently crave the excitement that goes along with tion is already slowing your progress and forcing lesser known way to reach your goals; working smarter, not philosophy is the only one that matters. rubbing elbows with new and different people. you to be hyperaware of every move you make. harder all but guarantees your success.

Across Yesterday’s Solution 1. Parts of aprons, 5. Dress, 9. Border, 13. By mouth, 14. Cognizant, 16. Cajole, 17. Cut into cubes, 18. Plateaux, 19. Large, 20. Banana oil, e.g., 22. Quick-tempered persons, 24. Sweeping story, 26. Hair net, 27. Cautiously attentive, 30. Small piano, 33. Spill over, 35. Pertaining to the oceans, 37. Ambition, 38. Thick woolen fabric, 41. Beer, 42. Corrupt, 45. Station, 48. Queasiness, 51. Queen of the jungle?, 52. Cattle farm, 54. Photos, 55. Emasculated, 59. Ill-gotten gains, 62. Two-toed sloth, 63. Cokes or Pepsis, 65. Tiny sphere, 66. Blend, 67. A mutual promise to marry, 68. “Do ___ others...

Down along, arrest, billboard, 1. Portend, 2. Colored part of an eye, 3. Germs in the blood, 4. Roomette, 5. A leg clump, cringe, dance, erase, (slang), 6. Amazes, 7. Woodworking tools, 8. Intelligence, 9. Spiny anteater, 10. exist, flake, flee, freak, frus- Gloomy, 11. A measuring instrument, 12. X X X X, 15. Prevent legally, 21. Jazz trate, gantry, gasoline, phrase, 23. Thrust with a knife, 25. Religious splinter group, 27. Jacket, 28. Bird- golfer, hoot, hotel, humble, like, 29. Not high, 31. Tending to vanish like vapor, 32. Anklebone, 34. Damp, 36. idiot, label, load, maim, Not more, 39. Snake-like fish, 40. Trickle, 43. Take care of, 44. Russian emperor miracle, murder, neap, 46. Drudgery, 47. A male demon, 49. Make into law, 50. They play roles, 53. Serf, nougat, other, outlaw, 55. Astrological transition point, 56. Against, 57. Travel on water, 58. Information, package, root, savor, tum- 60. Be worthy of, 61. Biblical kingdom, 64. Timid. ble, twice, voice.