GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Thirteen departments in southeastern Paktia province are still headed by acting officials, an issue that has created barriers to good governance.
Civil society activists and youth have demanded the government’s attention to the problem, suggesting the acting officials be replaced by professional and experienced people.
Acting officials in Janikhel, Zazai Aryub, Ahmad Aba and Shwak districts hold charge of education protection, transport, telecommunication and information technology, as well as the . . .









