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AIBAK - At least seven miners have Man Who Killed 3 been killed in a methane explosion at a coalmine in remote Dara-i-Suf Bala Cops for 2000 Rupees district of northern Samangan prov- ince, an official said on Monday. Held in Ghazni GHAZNI CITY - A detained man has confessed Ahmad Ali Hussaini, the district ad- to killing three policemen including an officer in ministrative chief, told Pajhwok Af- return for only 2,000 Pakistani rupees in southern ghan News the explosion happened Ghazni province, an official said Sunday. in Dahan-i-Tor coalmine belonging Mohammad Arif Noori, the governor’s spokes- to Mohammad Din on Sunday after- man, told Pajhwok Afghan News that National noon. Directorate of Security (NDS) personnel arrested He said two of the dead miners were the alleged killer of three policemen from Mahajir residents of neighboring Dara-i-Suf Township late Saturday night. Payan district, two of Dara-i-Suf Bala, He identified the detainee as Mohammad Khalid, two of Sar-i-Pul province and one a resident of Chak district, who was living in the was resident of Balkh province. Mahajir Township in Ghazni city, the provincial Around 30 miners were working in- KABU - The The line-up was picked up, consid- Shinwari, , Rashid capital. side the mine pit when the explosion Board (ACB) Selection Com- ering the fitness and performance of Khan, , , Noori said Khalid killed police officer Shahpoor occurred, but the rest were rescued, mittee on Monday announced players over the last six months. and Mujeebur Rah- Bakhtiar in the township a week back. Khalid con- Hussaini said. Most of coal mines in a 15-member squad for the ICC The squad is as follows: man. fessed to his crimes and acknowledged he had pre- the area were being mined illegally, World Cup 2019. (), Moham- The committee also announced that viously killed two other policemen in the past. he concluded. The team was shortlisted from the mad Shahzad (wk), , three players – Ikram Alikhel, Karim He told his interrogators he received 500 rupees On April 9, six laborers were killed 23-member contingent that took , , Janat and Syed Sherzad -- are reserve each for the two previous murders from his Taliban and a seventh injured as part of a coal part in the training camp held in , Hashmatullah Sha- players. commander who gave him 1000 rupees for killing mine collapsed in Dara-i-Suf Payan Potchefstroom in South Africa. hidi, , Samiullah ...(More on P4)...(11) the police officer. (Pajhwok) district. (Pajhwok) 2 New Polio Cases Surface in Restive 10 Captive Persons Freed Over 30 Held in Connection Helmand Province from Taliban’s Jail in Ghazni: with Different Offenses in Herat LASHKARGAH - Two new polio cases have surfaced in Washer and Nawzad districts of southern Hel- mand province, an official said on Monday. Public Health Director Dr. Abdul Ahad Hazem told Pajhwok Afghan News the Taliban had earlier banned polio vaccination in the the districts but the restriction was lifted recently. In Nawzad district, it was the sec- GHAZNI CITY - Nine Taliban have been the Taliban prison and freed 10 prisoners. ond positive case detected in recent killed and 10 captive persons released Five Taliban were also arrested. months. A few months earlier a polio from their jail in southern Ghazni province According to Noori, security forces and during Special Forces raid, but the Taliban HERAT CITY - More than 30 individu- murder, corruption and other crimes. case had emerged in the same family. civilians suffered no casualties during the rejected the claim, an official said on Mon- raid.Niamatullah, the resident of local- als have been arrested over the past 10 Ten of the detainees were involved in Hazem said the Taliban had imposed day. ity, acknowledged the overnight raid and days for involvement in criminal activ- organised crime, robberies and suicide the ban on polio vaccination in some Governor spokesman Mohammad Arif added one person was killed and one was ities in western Herat province, an offi- bombings. Jilani Farhad said, adding a areas of Helmand. He warned more Noori told Pajhwok Afghan News security arrested by security forces. cial said on Monday.Jilani Farhad, the number of weapons and ammunition positive cases would surface if the ban forces conducted raid on Sunday night in Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid governor’s spokesman, told Pajhwok were also seized, he said.He claimed on vaccination was not lifted. the Lalize, Fathullah and Wali Kala areas rejected the claim and added security forc- Afghan News the intelligence person- following the arrest of the criminals But Taliban spokesman Qari Yousuf of Qarabagh district. es a prayer leader and two civilians were nel held the suspects for subversive and terrorists, the security situation in Ahmadi insisted polio vaccination During the raid security forces stormed killed during the raid. (Pajhwok) activities, target killings, kidnappings, Herat had improved. (Pajhwok) was not banned ...(More on P4)...(12) Outlook Horoscope

Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) Let your guard down today, Aries. Today may seem like one of those days in Things are starting to lighten up for you, You’re going to feel extra connected with Don’t feel like you need to perform for which everyone but you has a perfect life, Libra, even though you may find your the people around you today, Capricorn. anyone. Accept the notion that you’re Cancer. Realize that no one has a perfect interactions quite heavy today. Don’t Go out and have a good time with loved perfect the way you are. You don’t have life. Everyone is plagued by demons of run away from the feeling. More than ones. You will experience the oneness to prove your self-worth to anyone. Let some sort. And it isn’t wise to compare likely it’s a result of you or the other per- that comes when people acknowledge that we are all your heart expand and your mind rest. yourself to others anyway. The more you do, the more son consciously or unconsciously wanting to get closer part of a whole. This will resonate loud and clear in Make sure the pure glow within you is lighting the you simply set yourself up for failure. Find that sense of and more intimate. Your sensitivity is heightened. Let your core today and you will be extra sensitive and path. Don’t allow an artificial mask to block the real- love and fulfillment within yourself. yourself feel rather than think. It’s a day for listening emotional about anything said to you, positive or neg- ity of your true identity. rather than talking. ative. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Reconnect with your self-worth today, Today may be serious, Leo, with clouds Today is a terrific day to let your sensi- There’s an Earthy weightiness to today. You Taurus, and say out loud, “I am awe- looming over your parade. Although tive, caring nature shine through fully, could feel like your relationships are in a some!” You’re good at extending your the clouds are dark and threatening, that Scorpio. Surprise someone with roses difficult situation, Aquarius. Don’t worry, heart to others and helping them with doesn’t necessarily mean that rain will and a candlelit dinner. Take care of the because the clouds are going to lighten up their issues. Now take some of that love pour down. Things are about to climax amenities like music and wine. It’s also tremendously after today. Put in your hard and caring and focus it on you. Issues in your life. Today’s message is that you having to do with love and romance are of primary an excellent time to go shopping for yourself or oth- work now and do any last minute planning you feel is concern. You should take time to evaluate where you should find the beauty and sensuality in yourself and ers. Let romance lead the way. Your inner core will be necessary before you’re off and running. The starting gate are at this stage and nourish this part of your being. others and renew your enthusiasm and sensuality in fueled by your sensual relations with others. is about to open. each new day. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Stay at home tonight and cook a deli- Today is a terrific day for you, Virgo. You Turn over a new leaf with your loved Today is a great day to make your big cious meal for you and someone you have the chance to start over on many lev- ones today, Sagittarius. Infuse some- move, Pisces. If there’s something in the love, Gemini. You will gravitate toward els, especially romantic ones. Whether or thing new into the relationship. Add love and romance department that you beauty, both tangible and intangible. In not you’re in a serious romantic relation- a new wave of tenderness and sensuality to the feel you need to act on, this is the day fact, it might be a good day to go shop- ship, you will find all your interactions with close dynamic. If something annoys you about the rela- to do it. It’s now or never. Approach all situations in ping, as long as you can control the urge to overspend. friends and partners to be especially tender and tionship, don’t confront it abrasively and cause the a practical, caring manner. Plow forward with con- Don’t let your self- worth be equated with how many meaningful. Strengthen your bond with the people other person’s defensive walls to go up. Be tactful fidence and don’t look back. Indulge in those things shiny toys you have. Splurge a bit, but try not to go around you and your inner core will be strength- and loving in your approach and you will get the that give you pleasure. Get a massage or take a bub- overboard. ened as a result. same in return. ble bath tonight.

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