2 Main News Page Rashidan District Court 37 Daesh Militants Killed, 40 Judge Gunned Down in Kabul Injured in Kot Offensive JALALABAD - Officials on ficials saying security forces Tuesday said 37 Islamic State tactically retreated from these or Daesh fighters have been areas. killed and another 44 wound- Gen. Mohammad Nasim ed since last evening when a Sangin, the 201 Selab Military major operation against was Corps fourth brigade com- launched in the Kot district of mander, told Pajhwok the lat- KABUL - Unidentified gunmen trict, said Brig. Gen. Humayun eastern Nangarhar province. est offensive had resulted in have shot dead an appellant court Aini, chief of the interior min- Attaullah Khogyani, the Nan- recapturing a number of areas. judge for the Rashidan district of istry’s 119 emergency helpline. garhar governor’s spokesman, “We launched the offensive southern Ghazni province inside Aini said Bakht Gul was serv- told Pajhwok Afghan News yesterday afternoon and cap- his residence in the capital Kabul, ing as senior judge of the appel- security forces had recaptured tured Janjal Ghundi, Seh Pai a security official said on Tues- lant court in Rashidan district of a number of areas including and other nearby areas. We day. The murder took place at southern Ghazni province. The Khwargai, Janjal Ghundi and styled IS group. dreds of Daesh militants in the Kot district and cap- lost two soldiers and another 12:30am in the Dewan-i-Begi area assailants managed to escape. Seh Pai villages from the self- On Thursday night, hun- attacked several villages tured them, with local of- two ...(More on P4)...(14) in the limits of the firth police dis- Ghazni ...(More on P4)...(15) Taliban Extorting Money from ICC Defuses Possible Racial Ordeal Truckers on Jawzjan Highway Between Afghanistan and Namibia KABUL - The International SHIBERGHAN - Local of- Darzab district also com- Cricket Council (ICC) an- ficials say Taliban militants plained about an increase in nounced that it successfully extort money from trucks food items’ prices. They said intervened and resolved a po- loaded with food items they could not tolerate the tential racism situation during on the Darzab-Shiberghan price-hike. the Intercontinental Cup fix- highway in northern Jawz- Abdul Qudusi, a resident, ture between Afghanistan and jan province, a claim the said Taliban harassed peo- Namibia which was played Taliban reject. ple on roads of the district. in Greater Noida on April 10, Rahmatullah Hasher, the “The prices of food items 2016. Cricket’s highest admin- Darzab district chief, told Pa- have doubled, people with istrative body confirmed that a jhwok Afghan News Taliban poor economy cannot af- confidential reconciliation pro- had established their posts ford to buy them,” he said, cess was undertaken by the rel- tor ever since the procedure was ramifications caused by words on Darzab, Qush Tepa and asking the government to evant parties during its (ICC’s) first established. The mediator used by some of the Afghanistan Shiberghan roads, charging “This issue has faced Dar- adding extortion had result- resolve the problem. annual conference in Edin- chosen was one who had exten- players towards their Namibian drivers according to their zab residents with problems ed in increased prices. Abdul Sammad, a resident burgh on Monday (June 27), sive experience in dealing with counterparts, in accordance with truckloads. despite being poor,” he said, Meanwhile, residents of of ...(More on P4)...(16) and the matter was resolved issues concerning behavioral the sports disciplinary matters - to the satisfaction of both the aspects of the players from two as envisaged by ICC’s Anti-Rac- Peshgam, New TV involved parties (Afghanistan inherently different countries. ism code. Amu River Swallows More and Namibia). He is said to have acted as the After discussions with both par- Channel, Goes on Air The ICC is believed to have conciliator, trying to remove ties, the mediator is said to have KABUL - A new private television engaged an accredited media- the distrust and possible racial ...(More on P4)...(17) Farmland in North channel, named Peshgam, went on TALOQAN - Families liv- past three years. trict head in Takhar, Eng. the air on Tuesday. The channel ing along the Afghan side “All homes, arable land Rahmatullah Safi, con- will focus on scientific and educa- 16 Taliban Killed in NDS Foils Suicide of Amu River in north- and orchards along the riv- firmed to Pajhwok that the tional subjects. ern Takhar, Kunduz and er have been demolished Amu water had washed Former presiden tHamid Karzai, Kunduz Drone Strike Attack in Kunar Badakhshan provinces say and the river’s water is away thousands of acres inaugurating the channel in Kabul, ASSADABAD - The National Direc- their hundreds of acres of heading towards the city. of farming land, orchards hailed it as a welcome move. “We torate of Security (NDS) operatives land, homes and orchards The water has ruined eve- and homes in the province. are proud of opening a new page in arrested a suicide bomber on Mon- were recently destroyed rything and the govern- He said the Amu River promoting education in the coun- day, thwarting his plan to carry out by a flooded Amu Darya. ment didn’t carry out any flowed for 120km in try.” an attack in Assadabad, the capital The river flows for more pre-emptive measures to Takhar but they had been The channel’s motto is ‘University city of Kunar province, the agency than 2,400 km and forms prevent the damage.” able only to construct in Every Home’. The project would said in a statement on Tuesday. most of Afghanistan’s Meanwhile, a resident 5.6km retaining walls help promote education among According to the statement, the northern border with Ta- of Khwaja Ghar district along the river. youth and people,” the former suicide bomber named Hafizurrah- jikistan, Turkmenistan and of the province, Ahmad Abdul Hakim, a resident of president hoped, pledging coop- KUNDUZ CITY - Nearly 16 firmed. According to officials, man and has confessed that he was Uzbekistan. Musilm, said agriculture Badakhshan province, said eration with Peshgam. Taliban rebels were killed in no casualty was incurred trained in Peshawar of Pakistan and A resident of Darqad lands in their district had the river had swept away Javed Sangdil, founder of the chan- a foreign troops’ drone strike to civilians in this airstrike. the was sent back to Afghanistan to district in Takhar, Malik been swept away by Amu farmland measuring thou- nel, said they had tasked scientists in northern Kunduz, officials This comes after international conduct subversive activities. Khan, told Pajhwok Af- water. He asked the gov- sands of square kilometers, from 100 countries with teach- said on Tuesday. The air raid troops decided to surged their The statement added that the NDS ghan News his 10 acres of ernment to take measures homes and orchards. ing Afghans bachelor and master was conducted in Chaharsada drone operations that have also seized a vehicle loaded with ex- land, orchard and a home at preventing the massive He said thousands of acres courses. district on Monday, targeting so far targeted Taliban and plosives in Sokai district in Kunar. had been washed away by annual erosion. of more land, homes and He called Peshgam TV a new inno- two vehicles related to Taliban Daesh rebels in parts of the The statement did not provided fur- the river water during the Meanwhile, 5th water dis- ...(More on P4)...(18) vation in ...(More on P4)...(19) insurgents, local officials con- country.(Tolonews) ther details.(Tolonews) Outlook Horoscope

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You’re not afraid to let others know ex- Although confrontation is rarely your cup An interaction with a close friend or coworker You prefer to keep your emotions under wraps actly what you think today. However, of tea, your immediate reaction is to stand might grow too emotional for your liking today. but circumstances continue to poke and prod you could come on so strong that you up for the underdog if someone tries to However tempting, retreating into your shell your most vulnerable spots. Your nerves may be don’t even allow someone else to speak. railroad their opinion over everyone else’s does not work to your advantage because others on edge today because you feel like you could lose your But the energy imbalance won’t last long if the other today. Throwing caution to the wind is ad- could take your silence as a vote of confidence. Running temper if pushed too hard. Ironically, the more you try to person’s annoyance turns to anger. You might find mirable if your cause is worthwhile. Nevertheless, you away from confrontation only increases the distance from maintain control, the closer you get to an emotional melt- yourself engaged in a battle that has less to do with will be more effective if you reflect on what you want the solution. If you’re not happy with someone else’s be- down. Thankfully, you can easily prevent an unpleasant what you said than how you delivered the message. to say before your emotions hijack your logic. A few havior now, do the responsible thing and let them know. scene by taking proactive measures early in the day. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) What begins as a casual conversation can You can be so confident your plan is the best You are at the end of your rope and could You need to get something off your chest to- quickly turn into a heated debate today. Al- one that you don’t even listen to what any- feel as if you have nowhere safe to land. day and are ready to speak your truth even though you know exactly what needs to be one else has to offer today. Unfortunately, You might even consider putting a risky if others don’t want to hear it. Although you said to make your point, you might become this level of certainty will only stir up bad plan into motion if you feel there is nothing might be itching for some verbal fireworks, so upset that nothing comes out of your feelings in your coworkers. It’s not prudent to lose. Nevertheless, exercising caution is it’s not necessarily in your best interest to mouth at all. Ironically, this argument could be won by to provoke dissension within the ranks of your asso- advised now because your current sense of desperation disregard everyone else’s feelings just so you can what you don’t say. ciates now. will soon fade into the past. express your own.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) A difference in fundamental values could You may feel conflicted about working You want to express whatever is in your In the heat of the moment, it’s impossible to create an awkward rift between you and closely with someone who constantly pushes heart today without worrying about the remain objective when discussing your feel- others at work today. Unfortunately, your emotional buttons today. On one hand, reactions of anyone else. In theory, you ings. If anyone challenges your beliefs today, it’s difficult to tell in advance whether a you recognize that you actually accomplish should be able to preserve your childlike you’re likely to take it so personally that you heartfelt discussion will bridge the gulf or more when experiencing this high level of in- innocence and do as you please. However, feel as if you’re under attack. Unfortunately, only make matters worse. One thing is for certain: tensity. But on the other hand, you grow anxious when in practice life just doesn’t work that way. You are likely your insecurities could get in the way of a constructive impulsive responses based upon emotions rather you’re pulled outside of your normal comfort zone. to experience remorse if your actions inadvertently hurt conversation. Your current discomfort is a chance for you than facts will not lead anywhere productive now. Don’t be complacent and settle for mediocrity when you someone’s feelings. It seems as if you are caught be- to grow emotionally and recognize that intelligent people Instead of trying to sell your position. have the opportunity to conquer your fears. tween the proverbial rock and a hard place. can hold different positions and remain friends.

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