The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes in Kabul and Paktika provinces as an unprecedented and violent act in the history of both countries, warning that “any escalation following these actions would have consequences for the Pakistani military.”
The neighboring counties of Afghanistan have promoted the use of their currencies in the country through a conspiracy and steps had been taken to prevent its use in southeastern Paktika province, an official said on Thursday.
A number of weapons and ammunition have been seized in the Barmal district of southeastern Paktika province, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Friday.
KABUL (Pajwhok): Security forces confiscated an illegal hilux vehicle and four Kalashnikovs and a Russian Pica from a house in southeastern Paktika province, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Sunday. MoD wrote on X handle the illegal vehicle and…
Residents of Nika district of southeastern Paktika province say they face many problems in the absence of a well-equipped health facility. Haji Khadi Khan, a resident and tribal elder of Janatkhel village in the district, told Pajhwok Afghan…
Residents and businessmen in southeastern Paktika province have urged the government to complete the extension of imported electricity to the province. Paktika Chamber of Commerce president Silab Sahil told Pajhwok that people and businessmen face many problems due…
The Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA) office in southeastern Paktika province says seven districts of the province are still without telecommunication services, but efforts are underway to provide telecom services there soon. Syed Ibrahim Jahad, ATRA head for…
Residents of southeastern Paktika province have asked the government to resume work on the Palto Dam project. The previous government had launched construction of the dam, but the work had to be stopped following the regime change. However,…
Cannabis plant grown on about 100 acres of land has been destroyed in Dila district of southeastern Paktika province, an official said on Sunday. Police spokesman Mohammadullah told Pajhwok Afghan News that anti-narcotics police destroyed the cannabis plant…
Waziristan refugees, who took refuge in southeastern Paktika province years ago, are demanding of the government and aid agencies to provide them shelter and other basic facilities. Fleeing a military operation, the refugees from Waziristan migrated to the…
Prisoners at the central jail in Sharana, the capital of southeastern Paktika province, say they are exposed to the winter cold and are served inadequate and improper food. One of them Shamsul Haq told Pajhwok Afghan News they…
Residents of 10 districts in southeastern Paktika province are still lacking access to telecom services and as a result their routine activities are affected. However, the provincial Telecommunication and Information Technology department says the 10 districts have been…
Residents and drivers say the government should resume reconstruction work on the Paktika-Paktia highway that passes through Matakhan district of southeastern Paktika province in order to resolve problems passengers face due to the road’s dilapidated condition. Local officials…
Earthquakes struck the Gayan district of southeastern Paktika province thrice since yesterday, collapsing walls of homes, but there were no casualties, officials and residents said on Saturday, rekindling memories of a deadly earthquake six months ago. Abdullah Jan,…
A missing four-year-old girl was found murdered and buried in soil in Urgun district of southeastern Paktika province on Saturday. Maulvi Asadullah, the district crime branch police chief, told Pajhwok the girl had gone missing from her home…
Earthquake-affected families in Barmal, Giyan and Zerok districts of southeastern Paktika province say they have received some assistance, but promises made to them about basic works remain unfulfilled. However, officials say the quake survivors have been provided with…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Thursday announced constructing 1,000 houses for more than 8,000 earthquake victims in Barmal district of southeastern Paktika province. On its twitter page, UNHCR said the newly-built houses would be…
The residents of the southeastern Paktika province have said all different tribes in the country were one nation and foreign conspiracies could not divide this nation on ethnic, linguistic and tribal bases. Addressing a gathering titled ‘tribalism is…
The number of beds in the provincial hospital of southeastern Paktika province has been increased from 70 to 150 and 49 new doctors and paramedical staff have been hired to perform duty in various departments. Public Health Department…
The government has formed a commission representing several ministries to launch the second round of assistance to the victims of earthquake in southeastern Khost and Paktika provinces, the Ministry of Repatriation and Refugees (MoRR) said on Tuesday. A…
Residents of Gomal district of southeastern Paktika province on Monday asked the government to assist recent floods-affected families in rebuilding their houses. Arriving in Sharana, the provincial capital, the Gomal district residents said recent floods damaged their houses,…
