2 Main News Page Roadside Bombing Council Concerned over Discord Claims 6 Civilians Lives LASHKARGAH - Six ci- were among the dead vilians have been killed and injured, he added. and five others wound- Aghah Gul, a caregiver Between NUG Leaders ed as a result of a land- and relative of the in- KABUL - The Council of Protection and it has encouraged the country’s mine explosion in the jured people, said the and Stability of Afghanistan on Tues- enemies. We are concerned that it will Nawa district of south- victims of the blast were day said it was concerned over the ten- affect the morale of the security forces ern Helmand province, due to attend an engage- sion between President Ashraf Ghani as well. Our stance is that we support an official said on Mon- ment party. and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdul- none of the leaders,” said Massoud day. He said, five women, lah, saying that if it continues it will en- Trishtwal, spokesman of the council. Omar Zwak, the gover- one man, and a child danger the national interests. According to the council, the issues nor’s spokesman, told killed and three women Members of the council said at a gath- that have resulted in tension between Pajhwok Afghan News and as many children ering on Tuesday that the rift between Abdullah and Ghani are not impor- the roadside bomb wounded in the inci- National Unity Government (NUG) tant and that government should struck a fielder brand- dent. leaders will encourage insurgents and focus on holding parliamentary elec- ed vehicle belonging to According to hospital it will affect the morale of the security tions as well as the Constitutional civilians near Afghan sources five injured in- forces. Loya Jirga (Grand Assembly). National Army’s (ANA) cluding women and They said they have met with the lead- “Tension is not in favor of the national camp. children had been evac- ers and have urged them to end the interests. A further delay in elections The vehicle was on uated to the hospital. tension. is also not in favor of the country. The its way from Nawa Militants have not com- “The rift between the two leaders has government is established based on a to Khanshin district. mented about the inci- created frustration among the people political ...(More on P4)...(9) Women and children dent.(Pajhwok) Balkh Photo Exhibition Boosts NDS Seize Suicide Vests, Hashish ‘Some Senior Officials Back Afghan-Uzbek Ties KABUL/JALALABAD - National BALKH - A photo exhi- Directorate of Security (NDS) per- Illegal Gunmen in Takhar’ bition was launched in sonnel have seized four suicide TALOQAN - A number of Mazar-e-Sharif city in vests and explosives in central senior government officials Balkh on Tuesday – aimed Kapisa province while police re- ‘support’ illegal armed militia at improving Afghanistan- covered 81 kilograms of hashish groups in Yangi Qala district Uzbekistan relations. in eastern Nangarhar. A state- of northern Takhar province, Under the theme of “Af- ment from the spy service said alleged the district chief on ghan-Uzbekistan Friend- intelligence agents recovered 200 Tuesday. The Yangi Qala district chief, ship” the three-day exhibi- kilograms of explosives, nine land- Mehrabuddin Haqju, told Pa- tion displays images from mines, 86 mortar shells, 44 war- 28 photographers from jhwok Afghan News during head sand thousands of bullets and both countries. an interview that the number military ware. Separately, police “The exhibition will be of illegal armed individuals open at the Balkh Univer- recovered a large quantity of drugs had recently increased in the sity for three days,” said Adel Abdul Razakov, Uz- dents – said the initiative in Nangarhar. Police spokesman district. Saleh Mohammad Khaleeq, bekistan’s Consul General will benefit cultural ties be- Lt. Col. Hazrat Hussain Mashri- He called as main cause of in- ple. “These armed men violate government has been unable information and culture di- in Balkh said: “We have tween the two countries. qiwal said two suspects had been security in the district the pres- laws and create problems for to bring them to justice, said rector in Balkh. tried to display the pictures “We can get more infor- captured with 81 kilogram hashish. ence of irresponsible armed law enforcement forces in the the district chief. “It is aimed at exploring the from different sides of life in mation about the culture He said, the suspects, smuggling men who Haqju said were also area. They also harass local He said the illegal armed friendship of the two coun- Uzbekistan.” of Uzbekistan through this the drugs from Kabul to Torkham, involved in land grabbing, residents,” said Haqju. Former groups also enjoyed support tries through pictures,” he Visitors to the exhibition initiative,” said Rukhsar, a were arrested at the Daronta police drug smuggling, kidnapping jihadi commanders led the of government officials. “We added. Meanwhile, Mir – which were mostly stu- law ...(More on P4)...(10) check-post.(Pajhwok) and collecting ushr from peo- armed groups and the local have ...(More on P4)...(11) Would be Suicide Afghanistan, 4th Major Recipient ANP Warns Against Forced Bomber Among 5 Repatriation of Afghans Arrested of Iran’s Exports Last Year PESHAWAR - Awami Na- PUL-I-KHUMRI - A would-be suicide KABUL - Iran’s Ambassador tional Party (ANP) provincial bomber was among five others arrested to Kabul Mohammad Reza chief Ameer Haider Hoti on by intelligence forces in northern Baghlan Bahrami said Afghanistan Monday underlined the need province, officials said Tuesday. was the 4th major recipient for cordial relations between Governor, Abdul Sattar Bariz told Pajhwok of Iranian exports during Afghanistan and Pakistan. Afghan News that two militants were de- the past Iranian year (ended Speaking to journalists in the tained by National Directorate of Security March 19). Talking to IRNA northwestern city of Min- (NDS) forces in Doshi district of Baghlan. on Monday, he said the two gora, he said greater coop- A would-be suicide bomber and his guid- countries are also planning eration between the neigh- er were detained when entering to Pul-I- an extensive phase of bilateral bouring countries on issues Khumri, the provincial capital, he said. cooperation in political, eco- of common interest was the Local officials said that a drug smuggler nomic, security and cultural He said that the governor of also signed an agreement to need of the hour. along with 49 kilograms of hashish was also areas in near future. Refer- Afghanistan’s Central Bank increase the number of bor- “Peace in Pakistan is linked arrested in Baghlan. ring to numerous exchanges is also going to visit Iran soon der customs points from the to peace in Afghanistan. Yar Mohammad, a resident of Pul-I-Khumri of visits between Iranian and to work out a framework for present three to five. He said Forced repatriation of Af- always supported tension-free rela- City, was happy about the detention and Afghan officials, the ambas- mutual banking cooperation. that Iran’s 4th trade exhibi- ghan refugees would create prob- tions with neighbours, including Af- said, “NDS forces are working day and sador referred to the visit of According to the ambassa- tion to be held in Kabul next lems and strain the already tense re- ghanistan. Stability in the landlocked night for the protection and safety of people, the Afghan Foreign Minister dor, customs officials from week could help increase lations between the two countries,” country was in the interest of Pakistan, but some powerful individuals try to create Salahuddin Rabbani to Iran. Iran and Afghanistan have Iran’s trade volume.(IRNA) he warned. Hoti said his party had he insisted.(Pajhwok) problems to them,” He asked the govern- ment to award honest people and punish warlords and law violators.(Pajhwok) Nangarhar Activists Launch Taliban’s Deputy Governor Killed in Firefight ACB Names Players Campaign Against Use of Forex FEROZKOH - The Taliban’s had no information about casu- JALALABAD - A number of civil garhar residents accused lo- shadow deputy governor for alties. for Training Camp society activists in Nangarhar on cal officials of failing to intro- western Ghor province has Meanwhile, an intelligence of- Tuesday launched a campaign in duce the Afghani currency been killed during a clash with ficial who wished not to be na- Ahead of BD Tour protest over the use of Pakistani instead of Pakistani rupees security forces, an official said medsaid Ghamai, known as Mi- KABUL - The Afghanistan Cricket Board rupees in domestic transactions, in markets in the province. on Tuesday. raj, was resident of the Chahar (ACB) has named 26 players for a 15-day saying that government has failed “The governor and other of- Pasaband district chief, Farid village of Pasaband district. He training camp in India,beginning from to deal with this problem in the ficials in Nangarhar have Afghanyar, told Pajhwok Af- had been living in Helmand for September 3 at the Greater Cricket Sports eastern parts of the country. not done anything so far to ghan News that Raz Moham- the past nine years. Complex Ground. The training camp has According to reports, Pakistani stop the use of foreign cur- mad Ghamai, the Taliban’s The source said the Taliban com- been arranged ahead of Afghanistan’s rupees are mostly used instead of rencies. We ask them to take deputy governor, was killed mander was an expert in plant- tour of Bangladesh (BD), where the men in Afghanis in Jalalabad city markets. this issue seriously,” said Mi- in a firefight in Mudirha area ing bombs and directing attacks blue will play three One-Day International “Now, it is the time to put an end akhail, a Nangarhar resident. late on Monday. on security posts.“Ghamai was (ODI) matches against the hostsat the Sher- to the use of foreign currency. We However, the Nangarhar gover- police chief general Abdul Raziq He said Ghamai was a key killed in a counterattack two i-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur. must support the Afghani curren- nor’s office said that through their recently called for the use of Pa- insurgent commander in days ago. Bangladesh and Afghanistan will play their cy,” said Taj Mohammad Tamkin, campaign they will soon boost the kistani rupees in Kandahar trans- the area and his elimination “His body lay at the clash site first-ever ODI series on Sept. 25, 26 and Oc- an activist in Nangarhar. use of Afghani currency in local actions to be banned. Earlier this would help restore normality for one full day. Militants away tober1, said Nasimullah Danish, chairman Another activist, Sebghatullah, markets. “I hope all the people are months he said that law enforce- in the area. took away his body after a fierce of the Afghanistan Cricket Board. said: “More than 90 percent of encouraged to use Afghani cur- ment agencies had been directed Afghanyar said that a coor- clash on Monday,” the official “I’ve made it clear to the selection commit- Nangarhar residents have Paki- rency,” said Ahmad Zia Abdulzai, to take steps against the use of Pa- dinated attack on Pasaband revealed. The Taliban are yet to tee that it is a difficult task picking the squad stani rupees in their pockets.” head of Nangarhar governor’s of- kistani rupees in local markets and district by the militants was comment on the killing of their for playing against Bangladeshon their Meanwhile, a number of Nan- fice. This comes after Kandahar by local businesses. (Agencies) thwarted last night. But he commander.(Pajhwok) home ground,” he added. Danish, however, believed the players were committed to un- dergoing rigorous training, playing the best Taliban Bomb Kill own Marjah-Lashkargah Road Reopens possible game and providing spectators LASHKARGAH - Security officials provincial capital cutting off the rity forces in their efforts to clear high-quality entertainment. Commander and 4 Comrades said Tuesday the road connecting city. the road but no details were given. Injuries were a part of the game, he ac- HERAT - A Taliban commander were also wounded in the in- Marjah district with Lashkargah Now however, that ring has been “Our operation is ongoing and we knowledged, urging every player to stay was killed in an explosion in cident. The Taliban militants city in Helmand has been reopened broken after the 35km stretch of are trying to clear the area. The rea- fighting-fit and ready. western Herat province along group has not commented re- to traffic – 20 days after their clear- road was cleared of insurgents, son for our operation being slow is Shafiq Stanikzai, ACB CEO, said: “The ob- with four other Taliban insur- garding the report so far. ing operation started. said officials. so as not to harm civilians,” said jective of the training camp is to ensure the gents. The Ministry of Defense Taliban insurgents and mili- Until Tuesday the Taliban had es- Officials said however there had Ghulam Reza, the commander of overall physical fitness of all players, en- (MoD) said the slain Taliban tants belonging to the other in- sentially formed a ring around the been sacrifices made by the secu- the 4th ...(More on P4)...(14) hance their skills and prepare them for the commander was identified as surgent groups frequently use upcoming series against Bangladesh.” Taj Mohammad and fell prey Improvised Explosive Device Players for the training camp are As- to an Improvised Explosive (IED) as the weapon of their 4 Suicide Bombing Vests, Large Cache of Explosives Seized ghar Stanikzai, Mohammad Nabi, Mir- Device (IED) planted by fellow choice to target the security KABUL - A large cache of explosives further details were given. NDS fur- meters of explosives belt, and thou- wais Ashraf, Samiullah Shinwari, Dawlat militants. According to a state- forces but the ordinary civil- and weapons was seized in Kapisa ther added that the cache included sands rounds of ammunition of dif- Zadran, Nowroz Mangal, Hashmatullah ment by MoD, the incident took ians are often targeted in such province close to capital Kabul by the 4 suicide bombing vests, 200 kgs ferent type. It is yet not clear on what Shahidi, Najib Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Mo- place in Shindand district which attacks. IEDs are considered operatives of the Afghan intelligence. of explosives, 9 Improvised Explo- purposes the anti-government armed hammad Shahzad, Rashid Khan, Yamin is among the relatively volatile as the main motive behind the The National Directorate of Security sive Device, 86 rounds of mortar, militant groups were looking to use Ahmadzai, Hamza Hotak, Javed Ahmadi, districts in Herat. growing casualties of the Af- (NDS) said the cache was discovered 20 rounds of 82mm rockets, 3 BM1 the explosives for. Hoowever, the an- Rahmat Shah, Naveen Ul Haq, Nasir Jamal, The statement further added ghan National Defense and Se- during an operation conducted in the rockets, 7 hand grenades, 4 RPG7 ti-government armed militant groups Najiat ...(More on P4)...(12) that three Taliban insurgents curity ...(More on P4)...(13) vicinity of Kapisa province but no rockets, 580 explosives capsules, 800 including the ...(More on P4)...(15)