MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): Atta Mohammad Noor, the powerful governor of northern Balkh province, on Tuesday hinted at standing down in the near future to keep his political struggle alive.
Addressing the traditional flag-hoisting ceremony in Mazar-i-Sharif, Noor recalled there was widespread anarchy in the province 12 years ago when he was appointed as Balkh governor.
At the time of his takeover, he said, the provincial capital had been ruined as a result of war and there were irresponsible gunmen all around. Provincial revenue was not transferred to the central government, he . . .
