Gap between religious, modern sciences eliminated with IEA return
The governor of central Kabul province has said science should serve the nation and society, and Afghan youth should excel in the field of science at the regional level.
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Public opinions needed for good governance: Baghlan governor
Governor of northern Baghlan province Maulvi Abdul Rahman Haqqani has underlined the need for incorporating people’s opinions in ensuring good governance.
Kandahar governor warns against metal trafficking
The governor of southern Kandahar province on Thursday said he would not allow anyone to traffic metal to abroad and serious efforts were underway to stop the illegal practice. Kandahar Governor Mohammad Yousuf Wafa made the remarks…
Farah governor promises to support journalists, media
The governor of western Farah province in his first meeting with journalists on Thursday said that he would support media which should also discharge its responsibility of informing the public. MualviHizbullah Afghani, governor of Farah province, met…
Abdullah, Karzai talk security with Kabul governor
Former president Hamid Karzai and Dr. Abdullah Abdullah have met with Kabul governor Abdul RahmanMansoor and discussed with him security related issues.
Protestors want Badakhshan governor removed
Residents of northeastern Badakhshan province staged a protest gathering in Kabul on Thursday against killing and wounding of demonstrators by police and called for the punishment of perpetrators and the governor. Two days back, Badakhshan residents protested what…
Faryab protestors shut most of govt departments
Local people and supporters of Junbish-i-Islami party on Wednesday shut most of government departments in the capital of northern Faryab province in protest against the appointment a new provincial governor. Atta Mohammad Faizi, head of Junbish-i-Islami party in…
3 wounded as Nangarhar governor’s convoy came under attack
Three soldiers were wounded in an attack of militants on a convoy of Nangarhar governor in Haska Mina district of the province on Thursday, officials said. Nangarhar governor, Ziaulhaq Amarkhel visited Chodri area of Haska Mina district of…
Balkhis urged to follow coronavirus instructions
The governor of northern Balkh province on Sunday called on people to follow medical instructions and guidelines to prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus in the province. A program regarding coronavirus prevention and public awareness was held…
Covid-19 fear: Kabul malls, hotels warned of shutdown
KABUL advice on Covid-19 spread. Haidari issued the orders during a visit to the city late Monday night. The governor said Majid Mal, Park Mal, hotels and shops would be closed as they did not practice to health guidelines in…
Abdullah team introduces Rahmani as new governor
Hundreds of supporters of the Stability and Partnership team, led by Dr. Abdullah, on Saturday introduced Mohammad Noor Rahmani as new governor of northern Sar-i-Pul province. Last week, the Independent Election Commission unveiled the final results from last…
Qaani was never Iran’s deputy envoy to Afghanistan: MoFA
The governor of central Bamyan province on Thursday said Esmail Qaani, the new commander of Iran’s Quds forces, had been introduced as deputy Iranian ambassador by the central government before he visited Bamyan in 2018. On the…
10,000 displaced families need aid in Urugzan
Around 10,000 displaced families are in urgent need of assistance in central Urugzan province, the governor said on Monday. Governor Asadullah Sayeed said this during a meeting with the deputy Refugee and Repatriation minister in Tirinkot, the provincial…
IDLG rejects watchdog allegation of supporting particular election team
The Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG) has rejected allegation of an election watchdog that some governors supported a specific presidential candidate during campaign. On Thursday, the Transparent Election Foundation of Afghanistan (TEFA) expressed concern over the interference…
Taliban’s governor for Logar among 22 militants killed
Local officials on Sunday claimedd the Taliban’s shadow governor for central Logar province was among 22 rebels killed in foreign forces airstrikes and fight. Ahmad Shkil Tasal, spokesman of 4th ground brigade in Logar told Pajhwok Afghan News…
Widely partake in peace process, election, governor tells Paktikans
The people of Afghanistan must widely participate in the peace process and in the next month’s presidential election as the country’s national security forces are fully prepared to keep people’s security, the governor of southeastern Paktika province said…
75 people suffer casualties in Sunday attack: Baghlan governor
The governor of northern Baghlan province on Monday said 18 security officers and soldiers were killed in yesterday’s group attack on the police headquarters in the provincial capital, Pul-i-Khumri, alleging the attack was planned in Pakistan. The attack…
Foreign militants fighting in Taliban ranks: Paktia governor
Foreign militants have been fighting alongside their Afghan comrades against government forces in Afghanistan, the governor of southeastern Paktia province says. Shamim Khan Katawazai told reporters in Gardez, the provincial capital, that with the return of Afghan Taliban…
Taliban’s shadow governor in Helmand killed
The Taliban Manan, has been killed in an airstrike along with some fighters, an official said on Sunday. Mullah Manan Akhund and two of his spokespersons, Hafiz Rashid and Javed, and some other militants were killed in the…
Nimroz protestors demand governor’s resignation
Hundreds of protestors erected a tent in this capital city of southwestern Nimroz province on Saturday against what they said increasing insecurity and corruption under the provincial governor. The protestors demanded resignation of the provincial governor, Eng Mohammad…
Nuristan governor spurns allegations against him
Some residents of eastern Nuristan province on Tuesday accused the provincial governor of interfering in the electoral affairs and Tazkira (ID cards) distribution process, a claim the top official rejected. Voter registration and Tazkira distribution processes have been…
