2 Main News Page Afghanistan’s Historic Visit to Afghan Intelligence Foil Coordinated Attack Lord’s Abandoned due to Rain Plot by Haqqani Network in Gardez City LONDOAN - At least 6,000 Af- ghan fans turned out to KABUL - The Afghan intelligence support the visiting team in what operatives foiled a plot by the was their first visit to Lord’s, the Haqqani terrorist network to carry home of cricket, in London. out a coordinated attack in Gardez Afghanistan’s first-ever visit to city, the provincial capital of south- Lord’s ended in a disappoint- eastern Paktia province. ment after rain forced an aban- The National Directorate of Security donment against a star-studded (NDS) in a statement said Wednes- Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). day that a group of eight insurgents The day started in overcast con- were arrested in connection to the ditions and saw the tourists attack plot. dominate the early proceedings The statement further added that with taking the the suspects were arrested during prize of Brendon McCul- an operation of the intelligence op- lum (5) and Misbah ul-Haq (7), eratives in the vicinity of Gardez an official Lord’s match report city. stated. The detained militants have con- However, opener Sam Hain and fessed that they were deployed to ex-West Indies batsman Shiv Gardez city by the Haqqani net- Chanderpaul passed 50 as a part- work commanders, Ghazi and Ja- nership to push the hosts past had, who they claim are based on 100. the ...(More on P4)...(17) A rain delay restricted the match to 40 overs and after Chander- paul retired not out on 22, Hain Taliban 11 Daesh Insurgents stepped up the momentum in Commander Killed reaching his 50 off 66 balls, the Eliminated in Kunar Drone Strike Lord’s article stated. in Nangarhar ASADABAD - Nearly The Warwickshire batsman was Infighting a dozen Daesh (Islamic eventually dismissed for 76 after State) insurgents have KABUL - A Taliban commander he was by Javed Ahmadi been killed in a US drone has been killed during the lat- off the bowling of Gulbuddin strike in the Watapoor est infighting among the Taliban Naib. district of eastern Kunar insurgents in eastern Nangarhar Shapoor then claimed his third province, an official said province of Afghanistan. of the match with Chris on Wednesday. According to the local govern- Read removed for just five as Af- The provincial police chief, ment officials, the incident took ghanistan started to take control Maj. Gen. Juma Gul Him- place late on Monday in the vicin- with MCC 180/4. (Tolonews) Taliban Gun Down mat, told Pajhwok Afghan ity of Bati Kot district. News the US forces carried 7 Passengers in Farah The provincial government in a Seven Insurgents out the drone raid on a torious commanders and a financier. Himmat added FARAH CITY - Taliban militants have shot dead at statement also confirmed the in- Daesh hideout in the Katar security personnel and civilians suffered no casualties Killed in Clash with least seven of 16 the passengers they stopped on the fighting among the Taliban insur- Kala area of the district late during the strike. highway in the capital of western Farah province, of- gents. Afghan Forces Tuesday night. The militant group’s activities have lately increased in ficials said on Wednesday. The statement further added that He said 11 fighters were Kunar, but Afghan and coalition forces have launched KABUL - According to 205th Provincial Council Chairman Jamila Amini told Pa- the information received by the killed, including three no- an air and ground operation against them. (Pajhwok) Atal Military Corps officials the jhwok Afghan News the Taliban stopped the passen- provincial government indicates clash erupted when insurgents gers of a bus in the Shamal Gah area of Farah City late that the Taliban leader Amad was attacked a convoy and check on Tuesday. killed during the infighting in 7-Member Haqqani posts. The public representative said the insurgents had Jantian area. At least seven Taliban insur- killed seven of the 16 passengers they had seized Amad was reportedly involved in Network Group Held in Paktia gents were killed and 11 others from the bus while the fate of the rest was still un- insurgency activities since a long GARDEZ - A seven-mem- wounded on Tuesday on the clear.However, the governor’s spokesman, Nasir time in Bati Kot district of Nan- ber militant group linked Kabul-Kandahar highway when Mehri, said the Taliban had taken seven passengers garhar, the provincial govern- to the dreaded Haqqani the Taliban attacked a mili- hostage and killed them in separate locations on the ment said. network has been detained tary convey, said local officials outskirts of Farah City. The anti-government armed mili- in southeastern Paktia Wednesday. The victims were civilians hailing from Farah prov- tant groups including the Taliban province, the spy service Gada Mohammed an official ince, he said, adding the bodies of the slain passen- insurgents have not commented said on Wednesday. from 205th Atal Military Corps gers had been taken to Farah Civil Hospital. regarding the report so far. A statement from the Na- said the clash started when Tali- Syed Ahmad, a brother-in-law of one victim, told This is not the first time a report tional Directorate of Se- ban insurgents attacked a mili- Pajhwok his uncle served in the Afghan Local Police has emerged regarding the in- curity (NDS) to Pajhwok the detainees as Ashraf, Sultan, Shukrullah, Sayedul- tary convey and security check- (ALP) three years ago. He said his uncle presently run- fighting among the Taliban in- Afghan News said the lah, Najibullah, Fazlullah and Mazomuddin and ac- points. ning a shop and had no links with the government.A surgents as numerous similar seven Haqqani network cused them of planning to carry out terrorist attacks. The clash continued for several person, who wished to go unnamed, said the seven incidents have taken place in the associates were arrested by The men had confessed to their involvement in ter- hours, Mohammed said. passengers were killed by a Taliban commander past in other provinces, specifi- intelligence operatives in rorist and destructive attacks and crossed the Durand Two policemen and two soldiers named Maula Dad -- who served as a police officer cally following the death of the Gardez city, the provincial Line into Paktia after being directed so by their com- were killed in the clash, Mo- before joining the insurgent group eight months ago. group’s founder Mullah Moham- capital. manders ‘Ghazi’ and ‘Jihadyar,’ the NDS statement hammed added. Taliban has not (Pajhwok) mad Omar. (KP) The statement identified claimed. (Pajhwok) commented. (Tolonews) Outlook Horoscope

Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) Making wise decisions is impossible Your bold aspirations of possible adven- You could think you’re going one way A missed appointment may be momen- today because the facts won’t stand tures aren’t usually part of the Crab’s at work only to find yourself heading in tarily frustrating, but it can open up a bit still. It’s like the truth is a moving target character. However, you’re inspired to the exact opposite direction. But don’t be of unexpected free time on your calendar. and every time you aim your intentions reach beyond the edges of your emotional shocked at the wide divergence of destina- This serendipitous mix-up could actually at a goal, it’s in a different place just a safety and stretch your mind in the pro- tions because they may end up being quite be the fates knocking at your door, bringing you ex- few minutes later. However, you are closer to your cess. But don’t stop to consider if your plans are real- similar. The truth is that the road ahead is more obscured actly the opportunity you needed. A cosmic gift is be- dreams than you realize; it’s the act of trying to lock istic or even possible; leave the concrete thinking for than you realize, as if a heavy fog has descended over ing delivered today, but it’s up to you to do something them into place that causes them to slip away. another day. your future. wonderful with it. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Your best friends take on new roles You might be surprised by the subjects you bring Set aside a block of time today for unfet- You find yourself cast in an entirely new today as they become spiritual ad- up today in the course of normal conversation. tered daydreaming. Don’t try to channel light when something surprising occurs visers. Whether or not you’ve ever It’s as if you have a magnetic attractor that pulls your thoughts down a particular path. A today. Perhaps you were feeling as if seen them in this capacity, you’re in the most sensitive and sensational topics. You guided meditation is counterproductive your energy was blocked, or maybe you looking for something more than don’t even need to go looking for controversy; now, for it limits your exploration rather than encourag- believed you weren’t up for a task that was assigned mundane assistance. Fortunately, those who it arrives without any effort. There’s no reason ing it. Tear down the walls or simply wander beyond to you. However, you can’t ignore the positive feed- know you best can touch your soul and inspire to back away from discussing a delicate issue as long as you them. Something important awaits your discovery if back you’re receiving from the cosmos now. You real- you to widen your horizons. understand the impact it could have on others. you venture off the beaten track. ize that you were the only one standing in your way. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Reality appears to be shapeshifting It seems as if you’re surrounded by dream- You may decline an invitation to do some- People often don’t see you as you view today in order to conform to your ers today and you are spiritually refreshed thing wild and wonky today, but turning yourself. It’s as if you are looking through a dreams. Unfortunately, the facts are by what they share with you. Oftentimes, your thoughts inward can be a significant filter that softens your edges so much that not what they seem to be, since they vague visions and ethereal thoughts make decision. It’s as if the winds of fate filled your sails and you seem confused or out of touch. How- are also dependent on your perspective. Your lack you nervous because you feel the need to turn them into blew you directly to a secret island that’s not on any ever, your experience is quite different now as you gain of objectivity makes it easy to jump to incorrect something more practical. However, you’re ready to maps. Nevertheless, it feels like a spiritual home and power from a profound encounter with a close friend or conclusions in the pursuit of opening your heart go for a ride now, eager to see where people’s thoughts sets a series of events into motion that deepens your associate. You know exactly what you want today; un- and awakening your mind. Don’t try to make the carry you. Avoid making any concrete plans yet; stay in soul. Although a profound experience changes you for fortunately, something is lost between your thoughts and irrational rational. the realms of unrealized potential, instead. the better, the real magic starts . what others hear.

Yesterday’s Solution Across 1. Anagram of “Sees”, 5. Films of impurities, 10. Replete, 14. A jaunty rhythm, 15. Prongs, 16. Dwarf buffalo, 17. Imprecise, 19. Not more, 20. Make a copy of a record- ing, 21. Come to pass, 22. Explosion, 23. Gist, 25. Willow, 27. Fuss, 28. In a compliant manner, 31. Backward-looking, 34. Berths, 35. Furrow maker, 36. Applications, 37. Melodies, 38. Aquatic plant, 39. Hotel, 40. Peachy, 41. Pit, 42. Interconnected sys- tems, 44. Sick, 45. Auspices, 46. Experience, 50. Heatedly, 52. Door part, 54. Jump, 55. Death notice, 56. Bandoneon, 58. Great affection, 59. Smidgens, 60. A Freudian stage 61. A whitetail, 62. Take as one’s own, 63. Physiques,

Down abroad, bees, blan- 1. Leave out, 2. Nasal passage, 3. Thick slices of something, 4. And so forth, 5. Plaster ket, break, center, 6. “Odyssey” sorceress, 7. Two-toed sloth, 8. The study of measurement, 9. South charm, chicken, clown, southeast, 10. Collapsed, 11. Uncanny, 12. Not a win, 13. Not first, 18. Condominium, comic, crank, dens, 22. Partiality, 24. Hearing organs, 26. Knights, 28. Pools, 29. Records, 30. Not nays, drapes, erase, exist, 31. Wreckage, 32. Feudal worker, 33. Provisional, 34. Helmet flower, 37. Indian dress fancy, frame, goose 38. Competent 40. Motherless calf, 41. Birch relative, 43. Disorder, 44. Swallow, 46. ,house, nearsighted, Open, as a bottle, 47. Rhinoceros, 48. Testicle, 49. Opaque gems, 50. Grasp, 51. Double- online, outcome, paro- reed woodwind, 53. Within, 56. Spy agency, 57. Bar bill, dy, plant, rosper, quick