KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): Former Wolesi Jirga member from central Uruzgan province Obaidullah Barekzai was gunned down by unknown assailants in southern Kandahar province on Saturday, officials said.
Barekzai came under the gun attack in the 6th police district of Kandahar City, the provincial capital, at around 3:30pm.
Aziz Ahmad Azizi, the governor’s spokesman, confirmed the incident to Pajhwok Afghan News and said police had reached the spot. However, he did not provide further details.
Meanwhile, a security official, wishing anonymity, told Pajhwok . . .
