2 Main News Page Protestors Want Afghan Girl Killer in Iran Punished Taliban Capture Qala-i-Zal KABUL/HERAT - Resi- hide his crime. dents and civil society With Iranian authorities activists on Wednesday investigating the case and protested in front of the autopsy results are ex- Iranian Embassy in Kabul pected to be released this KUDNUZ CITY - Taliban militantsDistrict’s BazaarMeanwhile, provincial police and the country’s con- week, many Afghans and captured the bazaar of Qala-i-Zal chief Gen. Mohammad Qasim sulate in western Herat Iranians have roundly district of northern Kunduz prov- Jangalbagh said the Taliban also province over the raping condemned the crime as ince and were closing in on the attacked Dasht-i-Archi district, and killing of a minor Af- outrageous. district headquarters, the town’s but security forces pushed them ghan girl in Tehran. Some 100 people protest- police chief said on Wednesday. back, killing 10 fighters and in- The six-year-old girl iden- ed in front of the Iranian The rebels advanced on the dis- juring 15 others. tified as Setayesh Quraishi Embassy in Kabul. The trict bazaar amid an ongoing A statement from the 209th was abducted in Veramin protest was arranged by fierce clash with security forces, Shaheen Military Corps said the town near Tehran on Andesha-i-Naw civil so- Col. Safiullah told Pajhwok Af- troops had killed 21 rebels and April 9 by a 17-year-old ciety and the participants ghan News. injured 25 others during “Opera- Iranian boy, who sexu- demanded severe punish- He said at least 200 militants at- tion Thunder” in Dasht-i-Archi, ally abused and killed the ment for those involved in tacked the district and captured Khanabad, Chardara and Imam little girl and reportedly the murder of Quraishi. some parts of the district centre. Sahib districts. (Pajhwok) thrown acid at the girl to ...(More on P4)...(20) Iran Speaker Condemns Surging Violence Claims Lives of 3rd Polio Case Detected in Kunar Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan ASADABAD - A third po- TEHRAN - Iranian Parlia- his Afghan counterpart 33 Militants, 7 Afghan Soldiers lio case has been detected ment Speaker Ali Larijani Abdelraouf Ebrahimi in KABUL - At least 33 mili- in eastern Kunar province, condemned the recent ter- Moscow on Tuesday. tants were killed and 35 an official of public health rorist attacks in Kabul “Afghanistan has gained others were wounded department in the remote which resulted in the many achievements in its during the clearance of the province said on Wednes- death of a large number of fight against terrorism, Afghan National Security day. Afghan civilians. but the regional countries Forces (ANSF) in the past Public health director Larijani extended his con- should provide assistance 24 hours. Dr. Ihsanullah Fazli told dolences to the Afghan to the Afghan government The Ministry of Defense Pajhwok Afghan News government, nation and and people in their fight (MoD) in a statement said that Zahidullah son of Taj the bereaved families of against terrorism,” Lari- at least 4 militants were Mohammad belonged to the victims of the terrorist jani said in the meeting on also arrested during the Shultan area in Shigal dis- attack in a meeting with ...(More on P4)...(21) same operations. trict was infected with the The statement further virus. Peace Committee Member Shot added that 8 of the mili- killed in separate raids adding that 2 others were Over the past four years, tants were killed in Nari in Syedabad district of wounded. polio vaccination cam- Dead Along with Son, Guard district of Kunar where Wardak province and 4 The Ministry of Defense paign could not be im- GARDEZ - Unidenti- guard were gunned down 4 militants were also others were killed in Ba- also added that 7 soldiers plemented in the Shigal fied gunmen shot dead at around 10:00am. He wounded, while 2 others raki Barak district of Logar of the Afghan National district due to Taliban’s op- problems in eight districts, wide last year, when two a member of the peace said police had launched were killed and 8 more province. Army (ANA) forces also position, a reason he cited depriving some 8,500 chil- cases surfaced in Kunar. committee, his son and a an investigation into the were wounded in Chahar At least 2 militants were lost their lives during the behind the infection. dren from polio drops. In 2016, it was the fourth bodyguard in southeast- incident and a manhunt Dara district of Kunduz. killed in Qarabagh dis- same operations. The director said anti-polio Fazli said 20 polio cases polio cases detected in the ern Paktika province on for the gunmen had been At least 4 militants were trict of Ghazni, MoD said, ...(More on P4)...(16) campaigns each time faced were registered nation- country. (Pajhwok) Wednesday, an official mounted. But no one had said. Police chief Brig. been arrested as yet, the Robberies on the Increase Nangarhar Blast Leaves Gen. Qader Gul Zadran police chief added. Blood Donation Drive for Kabul told Pajhwok Afghan Mohammad Umar, an in Jalalabad City 9 Civilians Injured News that Mohammad eyewitness, said: “An in JALALABAD - Incidents of mobile Attack Victims Kicks off JALALABAD - A bomb blast injured Ishaq, his son and body- ...(More on P4)...(22) snatching and robberies have been on CHARIKAR - Dozens nine civilians near a bus stand in the the increase in the capital of eastern Nan- of people, including capital of eastern Nangarhar province Dreaded Taliban Commander garhar province, the residents and pro- government officials, in on Wednesday evening, an official said. vincial council members say. central Parwan province The blast took place at round 5pm be- Killed in Logar Operation: NDS Robberies ranging from car-lifting to on Wednesday donated hind the Laghman Bus Stand in Hadi KABUL - A dreaded Tali- Taliban’s military com- snatching mobile phones and looting 30,000cc of blood to those Akhunzada area of Jalalabad, the gover- ban commander has been mission -- Qari Mir Ah- shops are among growing incidents the injured in Tuesday’s sui- nor’s spokesman, Attaullah Khogyani, killed during a special mad -- was detained in the residents are concerned about. cide bombing in Kabul. told Pajhwok Afghan News. operation by intelligence Charkh district of the same Dr. Nasir Kamawal, a member of the At least 64 people were “The explosion was carried out by a operatives in central Logar province, a statement from provincial council, told Pajhwok Afghan killed and 347 others motorcyclist. Eight civilians sustained province, the spy service NDS said. News these incidents had lately increased wounded as a result of a the hospital for blood do- dolences to the victims’ injuries in the explosion,” he said, add- claimed on Wednesday. Two heavy machine guns, in the face of little efforts to prevent such suicide car bombing on in nation as part of a cam- families, saying that he ing the detonation might occur due to Qari Zubair, head of the 28 boxes of ammunition, a incidents. “We have held meetings with the 16 th police district of paign that would contin- and other people had placing explosives on the bike. Taliban’s military omission vehicle, two communica- security officials on the issue and have Kabul. The blast allowed ue for the next two days, donated bloods to the However, public health director Dr. for Paktia province, was tion devices, 28 rounds of shared people’s concern with them in this attackers to enter govern- Director of Public Health injured to share the grief Najibullah Kamawal said the nine peo- killed along with three as- RPG, two hand grenades, regard,” the public representative said. ment offices, sparking an Mohammad Qasim Saee- of the victims and help ple had sustained injuries as a result of sociated in Khoshi district, 3 mortar rounds, 6 AK-47 He said the provincial administration hour-long gunbattle with di said. them. a hand-grenade blast. Six of the injured the National Directorate of magazines and eight mili- should prevent robberies. Another mem- security forces. Governor Mohammad A student of Parwan were discharged from hospital after Security (NDS) said. tary uniforms were seized. ber of the ...(More on P4)...(17) Nearly 55 people visited Asim Asim offered con- ...(More on P4)...(18) treatment ...(More on P4)...(19) Another member of the (Pajhwok) Outlook Horoscope

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

Obstacles seem to be popping up in your You may grow restless with your life these It may be discouraging when people get in the Although you are naturally driven to achieve path and your plans might not turn out as days because it seems like everything is about way of your progress because they don’t really success, there’s an internal intrigue pulling expected today. A series of minor delays your job now. Naturally, there’s more going understand your intentions. However, exerting you into the metaphysical realms now rather could prompt you to doubt your ability to on in your world but simply keeping up with too much control over your own schedule can prove self-de- than the physical. Retrograde Mars is lurking in your reach your goals as assertive Mars backtracks through all your obligations can drain your energy. feating now that action-hero Mars is back-stepping in your 12th House of Spiritual Mystery, luring your atten- your 9th House of Future Vision. But don’t look to any- Fortunately, the gentle Libra Moon encourages you to bal- 3rd House of Immediate Environment. Don’t waste energy tion toward otherworldly matters. Ambitious goals one else for your answers, even if you’re feeling inse- ance work with play. But don’t try to make any big changes trying to mobilize your coworkers. Slow down and let them feel hollow now because you yearn for the deeper cure. Although your friends mean well. yet; maintaining your daily routine is enough. come around on their own accord. meaning that comes from within. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Your confidence is growing by leaps and bounds Although you’re known for your creative It’s to your advantage to reconsider a budget You are motivated to establish plans for your and you will continue to gain strength in your outlook on life, something is holding you that you thought would carry you comfort- future, but you can get so hung up in the bril- own convictions day by day. But instead of rush- back now. You possess the energy to follow ably through the rest of the year. Your tradi- liance of your ideas now that you can’t get ing off to the next great thing, give yourself time through with your plans, but may be fearful tional planetary ruler Mars is retrograde in your scheme off the ground. Additionally, over the weeks ahead to absorb your recent ac- that your ideas aren’t good enough. This em- your 2nd House of Money for the next couple with retrograde Mars setting up shop in your complishments. Developing a deeper sense of self-aware- phasis on self-analysis can wreak havoc on your outer of months, bringing up financial concerns. However, some 11th House of Social Networks, you might wait for an ness isn’t particularly fun because you Bulls would rather world, causing you to read signals incorrectly or to of your worries might be based upon an irrational fear of invitation that never arrives. If there’s a dream you plow the fields than analyze your feelings. judge a current situation based upon an old hurt. not having enough, rather than on the actual bottom line. wish to pursue, make it happen. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) You may need to contend with an angry part- Domestic responsibilities weigh heavily on your It’s important to exercise a little caution The notion of getting ahead in the real ner or coworker now that combative Mars is shoulders these days, possibly preventing you before saying yes to more than you can world captivates your attention today. backpedaling in your 7th House of Relation- from embarking on a new course. Fortunately, handle now. Your life is complicated by Red-hot Mars is camped out in your 10th ships. But someone else’s negative emotions you’re not in a hurry; you want this change of the fact that action-hero Mars is hanging House of Career, making this a great time become more problematic when you don’t direction in your life to be built on a solid foun- out in your sign due to its retrograde mo- to drive steadily toward your professional express your own feelings for the sake of convenience. If dation. However, waves of frustration can be overwhelm- tion, which can fuel your enthusiasm and drive you to goals. But its retrograde motion can bring about de- you are upfront about your needs, others might not have ing when you realize how much there is yet to be done. Just take too much. But karmic Saturn is also in the picture, tours and delays, so avoid getting lost in self-criticism to lose their tempers trying to get you to talk. Be the bigger remember, the big shift is not going to happen overnight, so requiring you to pay the price for any bad decisions. if you don’t immediately get what you want. Instead person and reveal your heart before anyone asks. you may as well take care of your personal business. Remember, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. of wearing yourself out for no reason.

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