2 Main News Page First-Ever Fitness Club for Women Opens in Kabul 19 Let Militants Eliminated KABUL - The first-ever dollars,” the club’s owner, fitness club for girls called Tahmina Mahid Nuristani, “Blue Moon Fitness Club” told Xinhua. “Afghanistan is the only fitness club of its is a conservative society, in Coalition Airstrike kind to open in Kabul with but in defiance of this, I KABUL/ASADABAD - Nine- airsteike came amid ongoing the objective of promoting opened the club nearly teen militants linked to Paki- operations against insurgents health and sport among two months ago, with the stan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba in the district. women in Afghanistan’s hope of contributing to fe- (LeT) group have been killed Kunar police chief Maj. Gen. traditionally patriarchal male empowerment here,” as a result of NATO forces’ Juma Gul confirmed the society. “It was my life’s Nuristani, 20, said. Accord- airstrikes in eastern Kunar airstike and the LeT casualties ambition to open this club ing to Nuristani, in militan- province, the Ministry of Inte- in Dangam district. and serve women like me cy-plagued Afghanistan rior (MoI) said on Sunday. While Taliban’s spokesman, and it cost me 20,000 U.S. ...(More on P4)...(15) In a statement, the ministry Zabihullah Mujahid, con- said the airstrike was con- firmed the airstrike but denied ducted in Dangam district late it resulted in any casualties to Daesh Commander Killed on Saturday night, in which 19 the group affiliates. by Taliban in Farah LeT militants were killed and The airstrike was the third in another eight wounded. a week carried out by NATO KABUL - A commander governor of Golestan, Aj- Heavy and light weapons be- forces in Kunar, inflicting of Daesh militants who mal Zahid said. longing to the militants were heavy casualties on insur- was in charge of training He added that Golestan also destroyed in the blitz. The gents. (Pajhwok) suicide attackers was killed shares border with south- in a Taliban attack in Fa- ern Helmand province rah province, local officials and therefore Taliban and 2 School Buildings said on Sunday. Daesh insurgents can eas- Kunar Farmers Receive Improved The commander named ily enter the district. Completed in Samangan Abdul Razaq Mehdi, was Abdul Razzaq and another killed in the Taliban attack Daesh leader were also Quality Wheat Seed, Fertilizer AIBAK - Construction work on buildings for two schools while ago in Golestan dis- recruiting insurgents to has been completed in Khuram Sarbagh district of north- ASADABAD - Improved According to him, each trict of the province and the group for the past two western Samangan province, an official said Sunday. quality wheat seed and farmer having 2.5 acres of is confirmed now, district ...(More on P4)...(16) fertilisers were distributed land would be given 25kg Khuram Sarbagh district chief, Qari Ebadullah Mujahid, among hundreds of farm- of improved quality wheat told Pajhwok Afghan News the structures cost more than ers in eastern Nangarhar seed and 50kg of black and 3.5 million afghanis. The new building of Sayed Jamalud- 9 Insurgents Killed in province on Sunday. white fertiliser. din Afghan High School located in the district center has 24 Agriculture, Irrigation and The agriculture director classrooms, eight administrative rooms and other needed Paktia Operation Livestock director Inamul- anticipated doubled wheat facilities, he said. The building for the boys school took one KABUL - At least nine Tali- and Reshpegi areas in Jan- lah Sapai told Pajhwok Af- harvest this year with distri- year to complete, he said, adding the second building was ban insurgents were killed ikhel district in the prov- ghan News a total of 4,000 bution of the improved seed constructed for Girls Secondary School in Baba Qambar in a military operation car- ince to clear the militants, farmers would be provided to farmers. village. The new building has eight classrooms and ad- ried out by Afghan forces the statement added. with the agriculture input Meanwhile, Kunar Gover- ministrative section. Khuram Sarbagh district education in eastern Paktia province, Foreign soldiers also sup- this year. nor Waheedullah Kalimzai manager, Mohammad Qasim Khuram, said students of 203 Tandar Military Corps ported the Afghan security “Ninety-six tonnes of im- said there was insufficient both the schools previously studied in tents. He said 360 said in a statement on Sun- forces’ ground troops by proved seeds and 182 arable land in the province their farm lands. One of the farmers who received girls and 512 boys would now continue their education in day. launching airstrikes, the tonnes of white and black and farmers should fully the aid, Faiz Mohammad, appreciating the govern- better environment. More than 10,000 students including Six other insurgents were statement said, adding that fertilisers have been pre- utilize the available land. ment’s timely aid, said the government should con- boys and girls are studying in 30 schools in the district. injured, the statement said. they recovered a number pared for distribution to The governor asked farm- struct water reservoirs and irrigation canals in the Sarbagh said seven of the 30 schools were without build- The operation was of weapons during the op- farmers this year.” ers not to grow poppy on province. (Pajhwok) ings and their students attended classes in tents. (Pajhwok) launched in Koh-e-Chelam eration. (Tolonews) Kandahar Roadside 7 Family Members Killed, Explosion Leaves a Civilian 5 Rebels Dead, 3 Civilians Another Injured as Mortar Mine Dead, 2 Hurt Freed in Separate Incidents KANDAHAR - One civil- jured had been evacuated KABUL/JALALABAD - Hits Residential Area ian has been killed and to the Mirwais hospital of Five militants have been PUL-E-KHUMRI - Seven another,” district governor tion of Taliban militants in two others wounded in a Kandahar, he said. killed in separate incidents members of a family were Gohar Khan Babiri told the restive Baghlan prov- roadside explosion, while The target of the planted of violence in central Ka- killed and another injured reporters here. Those who ince with Pul-e-Khumri as security forces arrested a mine was security force bul and eastern Nangarhar as a mortar mine struck have lost their lives in the its capital, located 160 km would-be suicide bomber convoy, said Durrani. province, officials said on a house in Baghlan-e- deadly attack include three north of Kabul. in Southern Kandahar Separately, Police arrested Sunday. Markazi district of the women and four children, Civilians often bear the province, an official said a would-be suicide bomb- Two landmine planters northern Afghan province the official said. brunt of war in Afghani- on Sunday. er in the limits of 14th po- were killed in their own of Baghlan on Sunday, a He added that the only sur- stan as more than 2,560 ci- Police Spokesman Zia lice district in Kandahar mine explosion in the local official said. “A mor- viving member of the ill- vilians had been killed and Durani told Pajhwok Af- city, the provincial capital, Qarabagh district of Ka- tar mine fired by Taliban fated family is a child who over 5,830 others injured ghan News once civilian he said. The detained indi- bul province this morning, Separately, two Daesh said Attullah Khogyani, militants struck a house received serious injuries in between Jan. 1 to Sept. 30 was killed and two others vidual was being investi- while police defused an- militants have been killed the governor’s spokesman. in Baghlan-e-Markazi dis- the attack. Taliban militants this year, according to a re- wounded when their vehi- gated, he said. other mine in the area, said and three civilians released In Achin district, unknown trict at around noon leav- are yet to make comment. port released by UN mis- cle struck a roadside explo- One policeman was killed Brig. Gen.Faridon Obaidi, from their captivity in gunmen killed another ing seven members of the Baghlan-e-Markazi has sion in the conflict-riddled sion in Bagh-Pai locality and three others wounded deputy police chief of Ka- Pachiragam district of east- militant, he said. family dead and injured been regarded as the bas- country recently. (Xinhua) late on Saturday. The in- ...(More on P4)...(17) bul. ern Nangarhar province, (Pajhwok) Outlook Horoscope

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

You are hitting the restart button today Your imagination can transport you to Although you may be recovering from an emo- Although there are numerous forks in the to align an intimate partnership with your magical places that raise the stakes in the tionally difficult experience, you can bounce road, you have a one-track mind as you stare dreams. Although a new direction is fa- game of life. Your fantasies are the driving back with great resolve today. The transforma- at the top of the mountain. The insistent Scor- vored, it’s also possible to begin with a force behind all that you do today, yet they tional Scorpio New Moon converses with talkative Mercu- pio New Moon galvanizes your 11th House of Long- clean slate while still in a familiar relationship. Unlike also set the tone for the days ahead. The ry in your 2nd House of Self-Esteem, encouraging you to Term Goals, motivating you to cling to your vision the leopard that can’t change its spots, you can alter Scorpio New Moon activates your 5th House of Self-Ex- share your inner process with someone you trust. Bringing without regard to the circumstances you encounter. your position on an important subject or emotionally pression, but rather than telling it like it is, you’re more others into your world lifts your spirits by allowing you to Nevertheless, it turns out that your own imagination transform within an existing structure. apt to share your bright vision for the future. spin an imaginative story around the actual facts. is more of a distraction than you realize.

Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) You might overreact to someone’s emo- It’s tempting to look at your past You are no stranger to the far reaches of your You’re fiercely ambitious about achieving tional intensity today without even realizing through a warped lens today, remem- own subconscious. The evolutionary Scorpio an important life objective over the coming that your own feelings are so rigid. How- bering those interactions that left a last- New Moon energizes your 1st House of Self, weeks and you’re not willing to settle for ever, you can make progress toward reach- ing emotional imprint. But your memo- filling your tank with emotional intensity that less in your pursuit of success. Your power- ing your dreams if you have the courage to ry is altering the events, glorifying the fuels profound change. But its connection with ful intentions are your secret weapons as the entertain alternatives. The fixed Scorpio New Moon toughest times or magnifying other moments spiritual Neptune pulls you out of your personal story and magnetic Scorpio Moon energizes your 10th House of occupies your 7th House of Others, making it look like into melodramas. sets you into a more universal framework. Public Recognition. Don’t allow anyone’s negativity someone else is the one who is so obstinate. to interfere with you chasing your dreams.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) No matter what anyone tells you, imagining Managing your daily schedule is not your cup You have a creeping suspicion that the You can believe in something with a healthier lifestyle isn’t enough to manifest of tea now because you prefer to fly by the seat current events in your life are more im- such an unwavering intensity that one. However, envisioning a daily schedule of your pants instead of writing everything portant than they seem on the surface. your intention alters the fabric of real- that includes proper diet, sufficient exercise down as you are typically known to do. But at- In fact, you might believe that your be- ity. Clever Mercury aligns with the un- and mental relaxation can set you off in the tending to details is not your modus operandi havior could ensure your happiness or wavering Scorpio New Moon in your right direction as long as you’re willing to take the next when surreal Neptune trines the Scorpio New Moon in prevent it. However, it’s tricky to know what’s really 9th House of Big Ideas, inflating your plans until steps. Fortunately, the resolute Scorpio New Moon falls your 3rd House of Communication. Rather than trying to happening while the mysterious Scorpio New Moon they are too grand to fit into your life. However, in your 6th House of Routine, empowering you to sta- keep up the appearance of accuracy, give yourself permis- darkens your 12th House of Destiny. You’re only ca- visionary Neptune is working behind the scenes, bilize the patterns you put into motion now. sion to drift off into your imagination today. pable of seeing your dreams now. setting the stage for real magic to occur.

Across Yesterday’s Solution 1. Engineering school, 5. Laugh, 9. Of higher order, 13. Comply with, 14. Redress, 16. Affirm, 17. Daughter of Zeus and Demeter, 18. Testicle, 19. Scrabble piece, 20. Peal, 22. Mounds, 24. Bearing, 26. Ancient empire, 27. Feeling, 30. Garden build- ing, 33. A certain sports official, 35. It makes dough rise, 37. Japanese apricot, 38. A light informal meal, 41. Spy agency, 42. Serpentine, 45. Mobster, 48. Detective, 51. Employees, 52. Anagram of “Tutor”, 54. Layer, 55. Breaks, 59. Inhabited, 62. Every single one, 63. Grille, 65. Arab chieftain, 66. Beige, 67. Seraglio, 68. Type of cereal grass, 69. Very intense, 70. Hoopla, 71. Rice beer.

Down answer, bride, carrier, com- bustion, defense, doctor, 1. Clock sound, 2. Black, in poetry, 3. A formal event, 4. Muller’s glass, 5. Crone, 6. drove, drunk, future, hero, “Smallest” particle, 7. Show respect towards, 8. Not digital, 9. Daytime performance, indicate, innovation 10. Wicked, 11. Fee, 12. Amazes, 15. Swelling under the skin, 21. Wreaths, 23. Indis- , middle, minor, myself, tinct, 25. French for “Names”, 27. Shade trees, 28. Comportments, 29. Indian bread, never, parts, piece, posses- 31. Germs in the blood, 32. Willow, 34. Henpeck, 36. Sailors, 39. Bird call, 40. Clove sion, raid, sear, shake, stuff, hitch or figure eight, 43. Tomato sauce, 44. Mongol hut, 46. Electrical or crossword, sunshine, sweet, textbook, 47. Spits, 49. Bully, 50. Yay!, 53. Weepy, 55. Provide nourishment, 56. Dash, 57. Unit of touch, tubs, whole, won- land, 58. Stair, 60. Pass the tongue over, 61. Tall woody plant, 64. An uncle. der, writer.