2 Main News Page Unknown Gunmen NDS Detains 13 Fighters of Daesh Kill 2 People TRINKOT - Unknown Without giving more gunmen attacked a details, the official and Taliban in Nangarhar house in the south- added that search op- JALALABAD - The National Direc- Khayat Khan, father name is …. Man- ern Uruzgan province eration to identify and torate of Security (NDS) on Monday zoor Rahman, grandfather name is Ab- early Monday, killing arrest the culprits was detained 13 members the Taliban dul Miran. I am a resident of Pakistan, a man and a woman underway. Unknown and the Islamic State (IS) militants in Pakistan from Kohat District, I came and injuring another, armed men have killed in eastern Nangarhar province. A … Daesh commander…five people a local official said. AmanullahAtaee, head statement released by NDSstated with him,” says one of the in broken The incident, accord- of the private television that the insurgents were active in Pashto. “I, Rahimullah, I was the lead- ing to the official who channel Asia Televi- BatiKot, Nazyan, Chaparhar and er of five people and we have carried declined to be identi- sion and badly injured Ghanikhil districts. Four pairs of out two attacks on security posts,” says fied, took place in Puti- the renowned and army suits, bombs and other mate- another terrorist in the footage. Some kalacha locality on the well-respected political rials used in terrorist activities were other terrorists say they are members outskirt of provincial analyst Ahmad Sayedi recovered from the possession of of the Tehreek-i-Taliban which refers to capital Trinkot in the in the capital over the the terrorists. A footage released by Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). NDS wee hours of Monday. past week.(Xinhua) NDS shows the arrested terrorists press releases usually do not contain admitting their participation in at- exact date of the achievements but they tacks on security posts. “My name is come after recent activities. (KP) Two Taliban Commanders Body of Migrant Police Detain Two for Mubariz and Killed in Sar-E-Pul Ediev Fight Postponed SAR-E-PUL - At least said. “At the moment Killed at Iranian two local Taliban com- 300 residents of San- Murder of Asia TV Boss for Dec. 20 manders and three charak are fighting the Border ‘Missing’ KABUL - Kabul Po- KABUL - Excitements are on the rise as other insurgents were insurgents in support of KABUL - The family of the woman lice have detained the the Afghan Mixed Martial Art (MMA) killed in military opera- the security forces.” allegedly shot by Iranian border brother-in-law and one fighter Baz Mohammad Mubariz is tions in northern Sar- However, he did not police while trying to enter Turkey other in connection with facing his opponent from Russia Rasul e-Pul province, local provide more details recently, said on Monday they still the shooting of Amanul- Ediev in a rescheduled fight expect- officials said on Mon- about the operation. lahAtaee, head of Asia have not received her body. The ed to be held in Tajikistan later next day. The operation was On Sunday Provin- television, said Kabul po- women’s husband Mohammad month. Mubariz was expecting to face launched three days cial Police Chief Abdul lice Monday. Ataee was Zarif said his wife’s body has ap- Ediev in Chechnya on 28th November ago in Sancharak dis- QayoumBaqizoy said the head of Asia TV an however the fight was rescheduled parently been sent by Iranian sol- trict of the province to at least eight Taliban independent television as his opponent entered into another diers to but that he clear the area of insur- insurgents had been channel. He was gunned fight with a fighter from Brazil. Ediev has not been able to track down killed in a military op- down outside his house defeated his Brazilian opponent in the gents, Provincial Gover- her body here. Zarif said he and eration in Sancharak. in Kart-e-Naw in Kabul first round of the fight, adding more nor, Mohammad Zahir his wife, along with their three chil- city on Sunday night. thrill to the upcoming fight by adding Wahdat said. “During In addition, three other dren, had wanted to go to Europe Ataee’s family said that of them are in police cus- ily for the murder. “Those another win in his record. Mubariz has the clashes with the in- insurgents were in- through Iran and Turkey but that he was killed by relatives. tody,” said Kabul police who killed my brother are appeared in 8 fights which includes 5 surgents two residents jured. He said that the they were shot at by Iranian border “We have detained two chief Abdul Rahman family and we told the wins and 3 losses with a victory over were also injured. They operation is ongoing police in Oromia. His wife was hit people in connection with Rahimi. Meanwhile the police who they are. We Michal Vostry in his last fight on 22nd were supporting the lo- to clear all insurgents. and died at the scene, he said. “It is the murder. One of them victim’s brother Abdul ask the police to arrest August. ...(More on P4)...(13) cal security forces,” he (Tolonews) almost 10 days that we have been is named Ajmal and both Qadir Ataee, blamed fam- ...(More on P4)...(12) contacting Afghanistan embassy and no one has helped us. What Afghanistan Defeats Oman by 12 Runs should we with with such a gov- Air Strike Kills 15 UAE - The Afghanistan na- ernment,” said Zarif. tional team defeated One of Zarif’s sons who also wit- Militants in Kunduz Oman by 12 runs in the sec- nessed his mother’s death said: KUNDUZ - 15 militants ond Twenty20 match and “Going to Europe is full of prob- were killed and five oth- clinched the series by 2-0. lems, I request my people to not go ers injured as Afghan Afghanistan set a target of there, it is full of troubles and dif- aircraft pounded Taliban 161 runs from 20 overs and by ficulties”. Meanwhile, Mohammad hideouts in Kunduz prov- losing 4 after Oman Alif, a Herat resident said: “If gov- ince on Monday, provin- won the toss and elected to ernment addresses people’s prob- cial police chief Moham- bat first. Despite losing open- lems and find jobs inside the coun- mad QasimJangalbagh er Usman Ghani in the early try for people, we wouldn’t need to said. minutes of the match, Mo- go to other countries. If there were “Acting upon intelligence hammad Shahzad’s 60 runs 148 runs. Afghanistan defeat- opportunities we would rather stay report, the warplanes tar- from 46 balls helped Afghani- could not chase the given tar- geted hideouts of Taliban get and lost 8 wickets from 20 ed Oman by 27 runs during in our country.” This latest incident stan score 160 runs along with fighters in Chardara dis- overs with Yamin Ahmadzai the first match of the series comes on the heels of recent reports the middle order batsmen. trict early Monday, leav- Asghar Stanikzai scored 19 taking 3 wickets from 4 overs with Usman Ghani scoring that over 146,000 Afghans have ing 15 rebels dead and After recapturing Kun- elsewhere in the province runs, Karim SAdiq 24 runs and by giving 34 runs. 69 runs from 54 balls by strik- sought asylum in Europe this year five others injured,” Jan- duz city from Taliban in to ensure lasting peace and Shafiqullah remained not Rokhan Barakzai and Syed ing 9 Fours and 1 Six. Both the alone.Poverty, unemployment and galbagh told reporters. mid-October, the Afghan in Kunduz and adjoin- out after scoring 32 runs with Shirzad took 2 wickets each matches were played at Abu insecurity are the main reasons be- The Taliban outfit hasn’t government forces have ing Baghlan and Takhar who scored while Nasim Baras took 1 Dhabi in United Arab Emir- hind this migration. (Tolonews) commented. been chasing the militants provinces. (Xinhua) 18 runs. The Oman batsmen to restrict the Oman to ates. (KP) Outlook Horoscope

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You’re like a little kid today, mischievously You may believe you have established Your need to strengthen your social net- You could be quite unrealistic about your long- searching for your next round of fun and an easy equilibrium in your family life, work takes precedence these days. In fact, term goals because three planets congregating in games. You yearn to display affection to some- but the emotional complexity can catch you could be so enthusiastic to connect with your 12th House of Spirituality take your mind one you love while the Moon brightens your you off guard today. Unfortunately, others now that you book personal activities when off your work. Although you can see far off into the dis- 5th House of Play. Nevertheless, you may think that every- your immediate reaction to an unexpect- you should be working. Nevertheless, you might just tance, it’s still challenging to separate your fantasies from thing will remain perfect if you continue to avoid the truth. ed turn of events could be more shocking than what- be able to get away with an extended coffee break or what’s real today. Give yourself sufficient time to deliver Your current state of grace won’t last forever, so face the facts ever triggered your outburst. Count to ten and take an extra–long lunch. Thankfully, kicking back with on your current promises. However, you won’t be happy while your creative powers are operating at their optimum. plenty of deep breathes to regain your center. your friends may be very inspirational today. if you just fritter away the day while daydreaming . Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Your visionary approach to your work can You might feel as if your life is on the launch pad You’re operating as if you possess super- You may be involved in a relationship that pulls gain you bonus points from your superiors to- today. Thankfully, your stamina is strong as kar- powers today, enabling you to accomplish you into new territory while planets harmonize day. Although your boss might hold you in high mic Saturn and the radiant Sun trine the Moon in more than you thought possible while the with the playful Leo Moon in your 7th House regard now, it’s challenging to grasp the real your 1st House of Self this morning. The power proud Leo Moon is strutting her stuff in of Companions. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to intentions behind your lofty ideas. Don’t add is yours, but your current burst of self-confidence your 10th House of Career. You’re at the know how pushy you need to be in order to get noise to the existing confusion by letting too many words might come and go without leaving a trace unless you put top of your professional game now, but you still need the conversational ball rolling today. On the other hand, take the punch out of your message. The more you talk, your positive attitude to work. Just watch out for your blind to convince yourself that it’s acceptable to work for your you might choose to withdraw if someone else’s aggres- the greater the possibility of contradicting yourself. spot; ignoring the facts could cause a delay in liftoff. own success rather than just doing as you’re told. sive behavior makes you uncomfortable now. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Although your schedule seems hectic to- Sometimes you do your best work behind the Socializing with a group of coworkers like a great plan today, but getting day while the lively Leo Moon flies through curtains, and the Moon’s presence in your 12th or relaxing with a few friends might be caught up in office politics or sucked into your 3rd House of Distractions, you still House of Secrets pushes you even deeper into the most healing thing you can do for someone else’s melodrama is all too like- can float through the day without feeling your inner world now. Your reaction to some- yourself today. You may have big ca- ly. Your hypersensitivity is on high alert much stress. Your ability to manifest your one’s non-committal behavior can be so vis- reer plans in mind but driving toward now, making you more susceptible to the dreams is so strong now that just like Cinderella, you ceral today that you can’t put it into words. Unfortunately, your goals is frustrating if you’re not making as emotional ploys of others than you realize. Thank- can turn a pumpkin into a beautiful carriage in your bottled-up feelings have negative consequences, so fight much progress as you desire. However, it’s inadvis- fully, it’s possible to be sympathetic without losing mind. In fact, very little will slow you down, but your against your tendency to withdraw emotionally. Tell oth- able to just let go of your aspirations, even if they your objectivity. One way to reestablish balance is to overall perspective may be a bit warped. ers what you’re experiencing as kindly as possible. take additional time to materialize. throw yourself into your work today.

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