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Pressure Tactics 2 Main News Page Passports Being Distributed to Afghans Pressure Tactics: Taliban in Saudi Arabia KABUL - Afghan citizens previously traveled on Pakistani passports to Saudi Arabia are being dis- Cut Power Supply to Faryab tributed Afghan passports, the Afghan embassy in Riyadh said on Wednesday. In a statement, the Afghan diplomatic mission thanked Saudi King Khadem-ul-Harmain Sharifain Salman Al Saud for cooperation in this regard. The statement said the distribution of passports to Afghans was made possible as result of efforts by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and officials of the Foreign Ministry. Afghans who in the past used Pakistani documents will now have Afghan identity papers with the dis- tribution of passports to them. The process would start from November 22, the statement said. According to the Work and Social Affairs Ministry, currently 300,000 Afghans are working in Saudi Arabia. Most of Afghans went to Saudi from Pakistan on Pakistani passports. At that time, Saudi Arabia de- nied visas to Afghan citizens. (Pajhwok) Wardak PC Election Raises Hope Among Women MAIMANA - Taliban militants have cut electricity Qari Wakil, Taliban chief for Khwaja Sabzposh dis- Dawlatabad districts. supply to the capital and four districts of northwest- trict, told Pajhwok Afghan News they had cut pow- He said the electricity would remain off until ‘three ern Faryab province, depriving 57,000 families of the er supply to Maimana, the provincial capital, and residents’ of the area were released by the National facility. Pashtunkot, Khwaja Sabzposh, Sherin Tagab and Directorate of Security (NDS). ...(More on P4)...(15) Border Policeman Among 5 3 Injured in Clash Over Commanders Among Killed in Nangarhar Clashes Ghazni PC Head Election 16 Militants Killed in JALALABAD - Border policeman was killed and GHAZNI CITY - An armed clash over the election Maidan Wardak three others wounded during a clash, while four of the provincial council head in southern Ghazni KABUL - Insecurity and negative traditions have a Daesh or Islamic State militants have been killed province left three people injured on Wednesday, negative impact on women’s lives in central Maidan in eastern Nangarhar province, an official said on an official said. Wardak province, but the election of three women Wednesday. A source in the provincial council office, wishing to lead the Provincial Council has raised hope for a Police spokesman Hazrat Hussain Mashriqiwal told anonymity, told Pajhwok Afghan News the clash positive change. Pajhwok Afghan News the clash erupted when mili- occurred inside the council building at about For the first time in Afghanistan, three women were tants ambushed security forces in Batikot district on 2pm today. elected to top administrative posts by the Provincial Tuesday night. He said three individuals suffered bullet injuries Council of Maidan Wardak province on Saturday. He said both sides have suffered no casualties, as in the conflict before police reached the area and The elected provincial public representatives voted reinforcement arrived and repulsed militants attack. brought the situation under control. on Saturday to elect the council’s new administra- But, a credible source on the condition of anonymity, The clash occurred when election between PC tive board. The 15-member council elected all three said one border policeman was killed, another one members Nasir Ahmad Faqiri and Latifi Akbari female members in the body as head, deputy head along with two ANA soldiers wounded and pick-up was ongoing for the slot of the provincial council and secretary. vehicle belonging security forces destroyed. chairmanship. He said one of the injured was a According to Maidan Wardak media office, Halima Batikot district chief ...(More on P4)...(16) bodyguard of Faqiri. ...(More on P4)...(17) Askari and Dr. Asmatullah Asim vied for the slot of the council’s head while Nasifa Selai Wardak and Sharifullah Hotak eyed the deputy head position. 4 More Drug Factories Bombed in Helmand KABUL - Sixteen Taliban fighters including several Halima Askari collected nine votes from the pre- commanders have been killed in a clearing opera- sent 13 members, winning the contest while Selai LASHKARGAH - US forces for a second tion in central Maidan Wardak province, police Wardak obtained eight votes and was elected as time bombed another four narcotics mak- said on Wednesday. deputy head. ing factories of Taliban militants in southern Afghan police, army, special forces and comman- Hajira Mirzai was elected unopposed as secretary Helmand province, the provincial govern- dos took part in Tuesday’s offensive, a statement of the provincial council. All members of the coun- ment said on Wednesday, but the rebels said from the provincial police headquarters said. cil voted for Mirzai. they owned no such facilities. Taliban commanders Qari Yousof, Qari Mustafa According to the Independent Directorate of Local The governor’s house of Helmand province and Qari Farid, all trained in neighbouring Paki- Governance (IDLG), 37 percent of candidates mak- in a statement said the American forces tar- stan, were among the dead, the police statement ing it to the provincial council leadership board geted four more Taliban drugs factories in said. At least three militants were seriously wound- were women in this year’s elections. Bahramcha area of Desho district last night ed. During the operation, Alikel, Zamni, Zeyolat, Maidan Wardak Women’s Affairs Director Wahi- and a key centre of the insurgents. Ismailkhel, Mohammad Noorkhel and Dar-i-Kuh- da Khkuli says women face many problems in the The statement said the four factories and na Khomar villages were purged of insurgents. province, but their situation is improving with the drugs inside were ...(More on P4)...(18) (Pajhwok) passage of time. ...(More on P4)...(19) Outlook Horoscope Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) Aries Every hill you see is another Cancer Taking care of all your chores in Libra Naturally, you want everyone to Capricorn You’re not a fan of uncertainty, potential mountain to climb, just the morning frees you to participate in a feel special today, but sometimes playing yet you’re often the first to respond in a like every social engagement is an spontaneous event later on. Although un- the role of universal host just adds stress to positive manner when something unex- opportunity to create and share new foreseen obstacles may slow your progress your life. Fortunately, your inner strategist pected happens. If circumstances beyond experiences. You perceive the world today, your perseverance enables you to understands the complexities of different your control disrupt your schedule, you have an oppor- as a series of challenges and adventures today, power through on schedule. However, the cosmos is people’s needs. However, you’re insistent that they can tunity to step in and save the day. Your organizational each waiting for your participation to bring it working on an agenda of its own and might present you be brought together to share a common experience in the skills are well-known, and people tend to trust your to life. with an out-of-the-blue proposition before the day is out. name of camaraderie. judgment when it comes to coordinating lots of variables. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Taurus Your expectations for the day Leo You’re looking forward to a day of Scorpio You can’t help but spend time trip- Aquarius Although you might be rest- are likely based on practical considera- fun and frivolity, but you also have a list ping through your personal history today. less as you anticipate a day that already tions. However, there are not-so-nor- of obligations to fulfill. Unfortunately, Nostalgic walks down Memory Lane can be has too much structure, things can trans- mal circumstances developing behind you may struggle with finding an easy nourishing to your soul, but they also take form in a flash. Hidden emotional tension the scenes that could alter the storyline balance between your social inclinations their toll when you stumble on a recollection that you wish bursts a bubble of containment like lightning striking in a moment. Sometimes you make things worse by and your mundane responsibilities. Keep never happened. Retelling stories about old events among the ground. You may feel the thrill of freedom when resisting change, especially when you’re not in con- in mind it’s not an either/or proposition; work and friends and family could be healing as long as they don’t be- you realize the truth has been exposed and you are lib- trol of it. play can go hand in hand. come a substitute for what’s occurring in the present moment. erated from a monotonous fate. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Gemini Hanging out with friends Virgo You are buzzing along in your com- Sagittarius Your philosophical nature Pisces There is a specific place for you in and family isn’t necessarily the most fort zone where everything goes just as you comes across strongly today as you share the cosmic scheme of things today. It’s as relaxing thing in the world today, but imagined. Although you rely heavily on your your dreams. But those who know you if your role is already defined and all you it will be fun and exciting nonetheless. agendas and schedules, there are times when well are very familiar with your hopeful stories about need to do is show up and play the part. Although discussions about people, world events it’s wiser to set them aside. A change in the flow of events your plans for the future.
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