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27 Uplift Projects Executed in Samangan AIBAK - Twenty-seven development projects have been completed at a cost Afghan Special Forces of 28 million afghanis in the Hazrat Arrest ISIS Militants in Sultan district of northern , an official said on Tuesday. District of Eng. Abdul Rab Hakimi, director KABUL - The Afghan Special Forces arrested two of rural rehabilitation and develop- militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq ment, told Pajhwok Afghan News the and Syria (ISIS) terrorist in Kabul. projects included the digging of four The Special Operations Corps said in a statement drinking water wells and construction that the Special Forces arrested the two ISIS mili- of an 80-metre retaining wall. tants in . He said funds for the schemes had This comes as the Special Forces had earlier ar- been paid by the Ministry of Rural Re- rested an ISIS militant during a similar raid in Deh habilitation and Development under Sabz district of Kabul. the Citizen Charter Programme. The military officials said Monday that the Special Mohammad Hashim Mudaqiq, the Forces arrested an ISIS-K militant during a patrol district’s administrative chief, said in of Kabul. more than 6,700 homes in 27 villages The officials further added that the Special Forces had gained access to drinking water also destroyed a small cache of weapons. with the completion of the projects. Furthermore, the Special Forces arrested a Besmillah, a resident of CokaBagh KABUL - Indian Prime Minister ence. Karzai thanked India for its strong all- militant during a separate raid in Mussahi district village, expressed happiness over the Narendra Modi has conveyed his Former president Hamid Karzai met round support for and of Kabul. execution of the schemes and said 700 heartfelt greetings to the people of Narendra Modi in New Delhi, the In- expressed happiness at the extra-ordi- The military officials also added that an airstrike families had benefited from the pro- Afghanistan on the 100th anniver- dian premier wrote in his Twitter ac- nary goodwill between the people of killed 2 Taliban militants in Mussahi district of Ka- jects. (Pajhwok) sary of Afghanistan’s independ- count. the two countries. (Pajhwok) bul. (KP) Seven Militants Killed in Kapisa Operation Ghani’s Election Campaign Kabul Man Guns Down Head Survives Attack Parents, Manages to Escape

KABUL - At least seven Taliban insur- gents were killed in an operation by Afghan military in , local officials said. The spokesman for the provincial gov- ernor, Qais Qadiri told Ariana News that the operation was conducted in Hajiyan and Nizam Khel villages of of the province on Mon- day night. KABUL - A 20--year old man has shot He did not provide further informa- KABUL - The State Maker election cam- in Ghorband Dara which came under attack He said, as a result, seven militants dead his parents in limits of the 16th tion about the incident but said a paign team’s head for has on Monday night. She said security forces were killed and five others wounded police district of Kabul, an official family dispute was the apparent mo- survived a gun attack, an official said on repulsed to the attack and no one suffered in the raids. said on Tuesday. tive behind the killings. Tuesday. casualties. Khan Mohammad survived the Maj. Inayatullah, chief of the 16th He added killer managed to escape According to Qadiri, two civilians in- Wahida Shahkar, the governor’s spokes- assault. The militants, who have vowed to police district, told Pajhwok Afghan but police had launched investiga- cluding one kid were also killed in fire person, said Maulvi Khan Mohammad, disrupt the election by attacking campaign News the man gunned down his tions into the incident, confirmed by exchange with the insurgents. campaign head of President Ashraf Ghani’s rallies, have not yet commented on the inci- father and mother while they were police spokesman Firdos Faramarz. The Taliban yet to make a comment team, was on his way with security forces dent. (Pajhwok) asleep at home late on Monday. (Pajhwok) about the incident. (ATN) Outlook Horoscope

Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) Aug 21, 2019 - Everyone knows that nothing Aug 21, 2019 - If you get asked to lead a Aug 21, 2019 - Life is helping you out at Aug 21, 2019 - You have a great day ahead can stop you when you’re determined to get team in your personal or professional life, the moment, Libra. You might chalk it of you, Capricorn. Everything will work something done. As long as other people are jump at the chance. Today you will get all up to some divine power. Whatever it is, out like clockwork. By the end of the day, the support you need, Cancer. Don’t be your guardian angel is always by your on your side today, you will be amazed at you’ll still have the energy to do some- all the things you can accomplish. But don’t afraid that you’re not good enough. Things side. Perhaps you’d like to begin some- will come together without your having to do much at thing new in your life, like moving or changing life- thing fun with your evening. It’s a wonderful day for get too excited, Aries, because it’s time to take care of those all. Besides, you already know that people are on your styles. At the moment you can do anything you want group activities. If you aren’t involved in any, why not thankless tasks that no one wants to deal with. You may side! to do. It will all work out just fine! try a sport, hobby, music, or art? need other people’s help to get them done.

Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Aug 21, 2019 - You may be considering Aug 21, 2019 - You couldn’t dream of a bet- Aug 21, 2019 - Have you ever thought Aug 21, 2019 - You may have received taking a trip or planning a party with ter day to deal with all the little problems in about writing or working for a company some bad news concerning your financ- some friends, Taurus. You may find your daily life - broken washing machine, in which you can use your excellent com- es, Aquarius. This is probably the best out today that it’s up to you to do all money problems, minor health issues. If munication skills, Scorpio? The planetary day you could ask for out of the whole the organizing. This won’t bother you your doctor has given you a prescription, alignment emphasizes writing and communication. It’s month to deal with these problems. If too much because you know you’ll do it you can expect it would work like a miracle right. Why don’t you think about really trying to outdo time to show the world that you have a gift and that you want to come out of this situation a winner, it may drug. Leo, take care of the little things. It will take less yourself and plan something special that your friends people can count on you to do a great job. Think about be necessary to approach things from a different angle will never forget? time than you think! the publishing business. than usual. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Aug 21, 2019 - This could be the luckiest Aug 21, 2019 - Perhaps you can’t believe Aug 21, 2019 - If you’ve been thinking of Aug 21, 2019 - Today is a relatively calm day of the month, Gemini. But astrol- it, but it’s time to say goodbye to your living somewhere else, Sagittarius, today day that’s sure to please you, Pisces. You ogy also takes your role into account. rigid attitude. A little pleasure among all will push you to really want to move far may even receive gifts from family and In other words, luck is something you that seriousness and responsibility won’t away from the place you’re living now. Such a move friends as marks of their esteem or love have to work for. If you seem to have do you any harm. This day could help you change could have consequences for your work situation for you. This is just the kind of reassurance you need. an incredible streak of luck today, it’s your point of view on life. This will feel great! or family life. It may be time to think seriously about Though you have a fairly subtle influence in your rela- probably because you did something earlier to make what’s holding you back. Wouldn’t the people closest to tionships with others, it’s nevertheless essential to you it happen! you be happy to go along? to be a good friend.

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