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Zalmai Weesa appointed as new Paktia governor

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KABUL (Pajhwok): Zalmai Weesa has been appointed as new governor of southeastern Paktia province, the Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG) said on Thursday.

IDLG spokesperson Munira Yusufzada told Pajhwok Afghan News President Ashraf Ghani had signed Weesa’s appointment order and the new governor would officially start his work next week.

Weesa had served as commander of the 209th Shaheen Military Corps in northern Balkh province. He resigned from his military post about a year . . .

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