Page2 2 Main News Page Women from 27 Provinces Take Part in Peace Code BAMYAN CITY - A contest --Peace Code -- involving women from 27 provinces of the country has been held in central Bamyan province, a UN official said on Friday. A peace plan presented by wom- en from Helmand, Ghazni, Ghor and Bamyan provinces was de- clared the best strategy, the offi- cial said. Representative of UN Women in Afghanistan Aleta Miller told Pajhwok Afghan News about a Voter Registration thousand individuals had ap- plied for participation in the com- Lackadaisical petition. However, she said, 75 of them in Badakhshan from 27 provinces took part in FAIZABAD - The voter registration the programme. The contestants, process for the presidential election 90 percent of them women, were in Badakhshan province has been divided into 10 working groups, lackadaisical, officials said on Fri- Miller added. day. After four days of group work The sluggish process was linked to and discussions, the participants the remote location of voter registra- presented ...(More on P4)...(11) tion centres from residential areas and hard-to-travel roads. Election officials say more than 70,000 individuals have been reg- NDS Personnel Capture istered across the country as voters Taliban’s Deputy District since the launch of the drive 12 days Militant Commander in Ghazni ago. Chief Surrenders in Sar-I-Pul Around 3,000 people, 39 percent of SAR-I-PUL - Taliban’s shadow deputy them women, have been document- chief for the Balkhab district of north- ed as voters in Badakhshan, accord- ern Sar-i-Pul province has surrendered ing to the head of the provincial elec- to the security forces, an official claimed tion panel. on Thursday. . Mahboobullah Sultani told Pajh- Police chief Brig. Gen. Ghulam Jailani wok Afghn News the voter registra- Abu Bakar told Pajhwok Afghan News tion exercise was yet to be launched Maulvi Mehdi Mujahid surrendered to in Taliban-controlled Warduj and Sancharak district police with a Kalash- Yamgan districts. nikov and a wakie-talkie. The police GHAZNI CITY - National with Taliban militants in the He said the process was suspended chief said the militants had been sup- Directorate of Security (NDS) Khogyani district on Wednes- in Shuhada district two days ago for pressed as a result of an offensive by personnel arrested a Taliban day night. security reasons. Harsh travel condi- the 206th Shaheen Military Coprts in commander after a clash in He said two militants suffered tions and remote location of trgistra- the province. Samaruddin, a resident of southern Ghazni province, casualties during the opera- tion centres have dampened public Sancharak district, confirmed the devel- an official said Thursday. tion and a third one was de- participation. opment. Pajhwok tried to reach Maulvi Mohammad Arif Noori, the tained along with a pick-up “Many residents of far-flung dis- Mehdi Mujahid for comment but failed. governor’s spokesman, told vehicle. The Taliban have not tricts have visited our office, sug- The militant movement has so far said Pajhwok Afghan News that yet commented on the inci- gesting that mobile registration nothing in this regard. (Pajhwok) NDS special forces clashed dent. (Pajhwok) teams be dispatched to their areas. But meeting the demand isn’t our discretion. The central election office is supposed to take a decision in this Taliban’s Key Member Arrested in Faryab regard.” MAMANA - Afghan security forces have arrested the Taliban’s Sultani added some families did not tax collector in northern Faryab province, Interior Ministry (MoI) allow women to take part in the reg- said in a statement. istration process dur to the absence In a statement released, MoI said that a key member of the Tali- female police personnel at some cen- ban militant group was detained by Afghanistan’s anti-terrorism tres. Women’s registration as voters police in the provincial capital, Maimana city of Faryab, on Friday had been lacklustre in the province morning. due to inadequate public awareness, According to the statement, the individual was identified as confirmed Women Affairs Director Qari Ghulam Yahya, a designated tax collector of Taliban for Aleena Ghayasi. “With cooperation Pashtonkot district of the province. from the police headquarters, police- The Afghan soldiers have also seized an AK-47 rifle of the insur- women have been deputed at all reg- gent, the statement added. In a separate incident, Afghan police istration centres. Women can safely arrested two irresponsible armed men while they were patrolling participate in the process,” she said. in PD2 of Maimana city on Thursday. The Taliban militant group (Pajhwok) yet to make a comment 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) There’s a fire burning in you today, Ar- Today you may have difficulty connect- Spend time with good friends today, Libra. Be aggressive with your thoughts today, ies. Be careful how you use it. There’s a ing with others, Cancer. People may be Share dinner with people you love and Capricorn. You might feel a bit emotional- chance you could offend someone if you unnecessarily harsh for no reason. Try not feel free to be generous with the food and ly detached. You will most certainly want get too excited and fail to notice how your drink. You have the ability to control just to get too emotionally worked up over your freedom. Spend some time alone to arrogant attitude affects people around any slights. Keep a safe distance between about every situation. Remind others that you. Take your joy and spread it to the they’re part of a greater whole and that working together sort things out. An ex from years ago might appear on you and the drama around you. The next step you take collective by empowering others. You will feel better is the key to accomplishing great feats. Inspire others to your doorstep, so don’t be too surprised when he or she about yourself and make more friends in the process. might send you into quicksand, so make sure there’s a be the best they can be. shows up. Take a nonjudgmental attitude toward eve- good friend nearby to pull you out. rything you encounter. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) You might have to toughen your skin You will be the hit of the party today, Leo. Unexpected things are on the way and it’s What are you waiting for, Aquarius? Go for today, Taurus. Don’t automatically Everyone wants to talk to you. Great transi- best to be emotionally and physically pre- the gold. All you need to do is shine. You write someone off because of an action tions are happening in your life right now, pared. You may be rather indecisive, but have the opportunity to merge with pow- that you think is offensive. Allow others and you should look at how you can adopt when you do act, your moves manifest in erful groups today, so make sure to keep to have their opinions and respect their new principles and attitudes toward them. short, powerful bursts. Work to keep your dreams in mo- your eyes open. Do things that will improve your current right to express them openly. Keep an Your emotions suggest that you take an un- open mind and don’t judge. Maintain a diplomatic at- tion. There are people out there who have the resources you status in a finance-related situation. Your sharp wit and conventional approach to the day. The things you learn titude and keep your critical thoughts to yourself. need to be successful. Befriend them and share your goals. endless facts and information will come in handy. Have may be things you want to incorporate into your being a joke at the ready. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Break away from all mental constraints Unless you want to get into an intellectual Why go through today with doubts or Rid yourself of all regret, Pisces. Guilt is today, Gemini. The only thing hold- sparring match today, you might want to fears, Sagittarius? You have every rea- useless. It doesn’t do anyone any good. ing you back could be your own mind. stay home, Virgo. But this battle of wits son to be happy. The things you project Your emotions are volatile and apt to Don’t fear failure. The cards are in your could also take place in your own kitchen, to the world today will prove extremely favorable. erupt in unexpected bursts. Feel free to favor. Move forward with the attitude so perhaps you should take a long walk by yourself Don’t hesitate to enjoy this day to the fullest. Peo- let it all out. Today isn’t the best day to ask for sym- that you’re going to succeed, and you and avoid others. Or simply prepare for battle. Peo- ple will be eager to participate in whatever you pathy, but that shouldn’t be your goal anyway. Only will. Your emotions are strong and active. Things are ple aren’t apt to be very sympathetic to your cause, have going on. As long as you remain confident in you can clean out the negative issues that are floating resonating well for you, so speak your mind openly. so wear your armor. yourself, everyone else will agree. around in your heart and mind.

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