Helmand

Local officials in southern Helmand say construction has begun on five retaining walls worth 72 million Afghanis in Greshk district. Once completed, the walls will protect hundreds of acres of agricultural land from flood risks.

A 20-bed hospital for treating drug-addicted women and children has been opened in southern Helmand province.

Security forces have arrested seven individuals linked to bomb-making and possession of weapons in northern Balkh and southern Helmand provinces.

An FM radio station named “Sta” has launched broadcasts in the capital of southern Helmand province.

The first Asan Khidmat Center has been opened in Lashkargah, the capital of southern Helmand province, for rapid distribution of electronic ID cards, birth certificates and related services.

Three development projects worth over nine million Afs have been completed and put into operation in southern Ghazni and Helmand provinces, officials said on Thursday.

The Club-Level cricket tournament in southern Helmand has concluded, with the Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan team emerging victorious.

The vaccination campaign against Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has kicked off in southern Helmand province, an officials said on Wednesday.

LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Two persons have been rescued from their kidnappers and two suspects detained in connection with the case in southern Helmand province, police said

LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): A month-long futsal championship concluded in southern Helmand province on Saturday, with Qais Ghani team winning the title. Sabawon Hashimi team finished runners

LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): A man shot dead his septuagenarian grandfather in Gershk district of southern Helmand province last night, an official said on Wednesday. Governor’s .

A young man died after drowning in a river while swimming in Lashkargah, the capital of southern Helmand province, an official said on Sunday.