MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): Independent Election Commission (IEC) officials say half of the polling stations in northern Balkh province would stay shut on Election Day due to security problems.
Mohammad Ayub Bayani, IEC head for Balkh, told Pajhwok Afghan News that all preparations had been made for holding the September 28 presidential election in the province.
He said the commission had launched a public awareness campaign since last two weeks to encourage people to participate in the election.
He said they were trying to extend . . .
