GARDEZ (Pajhwok): More votes have been cast in insecure districts of southeastern Paktia province than in relatively peaceful areas during last month’s presidential election,creating doubts in some people’s minds also producing reassuring comments from others about the province’s participation.
A total of 194 polling centerswere designated for 14 districts and the provincial capital, Gardez,but 32 centers remained closed on Election Day due to security threats.
During the September 28 presidential polls, 161,678 people cast their votes at 983 polling stations,taking Paktiato the list of top provinces in terms . . .









