SHARANA (Pajhwok): A number of schools have been closed after being threatened by Taliban militants in this capital city and Matakhan district of southeastern Paktika province, an official said Tuesday.
Matakhan district chief Gul Agha told Pajhwok Afghan News all schools in the town had been closed since three days after the Taliban issued warnings over using the schools as voter registration centers.
He said more than seven schools in Matta Khan district had been closed, with efforts of tribal elders and youth to reopen the schools . . .
