2 suspected theft gangs arrested in Herat, Balkh
Two groups suspected of theft have been arrested in western Herat and northern Balkh provinces, security officials said on Saturday.
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21 killed, over 600 wounded in Balkh, Herat accidents during Eid
At least 21 people were killed and more than 600 others injured in separate traffic accidents during Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in northern Balkh and western Herat provinces.
4-member theft gang busted in Balkh
A four-member gang of robbers has been detained in the capital of northern Balkh province, an official said on Monday.
23 dead, 670 injured in Balkh-Samangan earthquake
At least 23 people have died and over 670 others injured, while hundreds of residential houses have been partially or completely destroyed in a powerful earthquake that struck northern Balkh and Samangan provinces, sources said on Monday.
Intl. transport coordination center opens in Balkh
A coordination center for international transport companies has been inaugurated at the Hairatan border crossing in northern Balkh province to facilitate exports, local officials said.
4 canals in Balkh, water network in Farah completed
Four water canals worth 42 million afghanis in northern Balkh province and a water supply network in western Farah province have been constructed and put into service, officials said on Wednesday.
7 suspects held for explosives, weapons
Security forces have arrested seven individuals linked to bomb-making and possession of weapons in northern Balkh and southern Helmand provinces.
2 convicted smugglers flogged publicly in Balkh
Two individuals convicted of smuggling alcoholic drinks have been publicly punished in northern Balkh province, the Supreme Court announced on Friday.
Falling prices frustrate asafoetida farmers, traders in Balkh
A number of farmers in northern Balkh province have voiced deep concern over a sharp decline in the prices of asafoetida plant and resins, urging the government to assist them in finding better markets for their products.
Stagnated market condition worry Balkh coppersmiths
Some braziers in northern Balkh province have complained about the stagnated market condition for their products and expressed concerns that coppersmithing art was faced with eradication.
Measles claims lives of 32 children in Balkh this year
More than 7,000 children in northern Balkh province have been affected by measles out of which 32 children had died, officials of the Abu Ali Sina Balkh Zonal Hospital said on Saturday.
Alborz residents decry lack of access to internet, call services
Some residents of Alborz district in northern Balkh province complain about their inaccessibility to telecommunication and internet services and ask the government to address their problems.
Day-long scientific exhibition held in Mazar-i-Sharif
A one-day exhibition of scientific and robotic items made by the students of a private school was held in Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of northern Balkh province.
Balkh women, child workers complain low wages
Some women and child labourers in northern Balkh province have complained about low wages and lack of work opportunities and asked the government to provide them with permanent work.
Some Balkh’s Charkint district residents sans access to drinking water
Some residents of Tarlai area in the Charkant district of northern Balkh province have complained about access to clean drinking water and asked the government to address their problems.
2 die, as many wounded in Balkh traffic accidents
Two people have been killed and two others injured in two separate traffic accidents in northern Balkh province, police said on Thursday. In a statement, the traffic police department said the first accident took place when a vehicle…
5 schools, 4 seminaries get new buildings in Balkh
Newly constructed buildings for five schools and four seminaries costing 152 million afghanis have been inaugurated in northern Balkh province. Acting Education Minister Habibullah Agha and local officials attended the inauguration ceremony. Agha said the Islamic Emirate of…
Concrete works on road in Balkh consume 22m afs
Concreting a road has been completed at a cost of 22 million afghanis and the road put into service in northern Balkh province, an official said Thursday. Mayor Mohammad Kazim Tariq said the 1,400m long and seven meters…
Dozens of weapons seized in Balkh in 3 months
Security forces seized 29 weapons and ammunitions in districts and the provincial capital of northern Balkh province during the past three months, an official said on Sunday. Police spokesman Mohammad Aisa Wasiq told a press conference counter-terrorism police…
Rice cultivated on 3,000 hectares in Balkh this year
Rice crop has been cultivate on about 3,000 hectares of land, 10 percent up compared to last year, in northern Balkh province, officials said on Thursday. Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock director Mohammad Hussain Azimi told Pajhwok Afghan News…
Woman whipped 35 times over adultery in Balkh
A woman received 35 lashes after being convicted of adultery in northern Balkh province, the Supreme Court said on Monday. In a statement, the top court said the order was implemented based on the Public Security Division’s First…