Security forces pushed back hundreds of militants after they launched coordinated attacks on Omna and Wazikhwa districts of southern Paktikaprovince, an official said on Thursday. Omna districtresident Noor Rahman told Pajhwok Afghan News the fighters attacked the district…
At least four civilians were killed and eight others injured in an explosion in the Zerok district of southeastern Paktika province on Saturday, a top provincial official said. The blast took place before noon near the main district…
Chief of Army Staff Gen. Sher Mohammad Karimi on Monday said efforts had been launched to strengthen the Afghan Air Force and border police. Gen. Karimi, who arrived on a visit to southeastern Paktia province, met with troops…
Provincial council members of southeastern Paktika province on Sunday accused local customs officials of involvement in massive corruption and demanded action against them. But officials said the increase in revenue of the Customs Department was a proof of…
Five different projects have recently been completed in Paktika and Maidan Wardak provinces, officials said on Wednesday. In southeastern Paktika, three bridges were constructed at a cost of 40 million afghanis, the deputy governor told a gathering…
