Tolo News: An exhibition held in Kandahar over the past three days displayed the results of at least 170 scientific experiments which were carried out by school students in the province. Participants of the exhibition, who brought their small innovations and discoveries for display, said Afghan schoolchildren are talented and should be provided with the
Khaama Press: The provincial police chief of southern Kandahar province Gen. Abdul Raziq has said the United States should force Pakistan to halt support to the anti-government armed militants in Afghanistan in a bid to help secure stability in the country. Insisting on coordinated military operations amid ongoing efforts to revive peace talks, Gen. Raziq said “The
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, March 14 (Xinhua) — Unknown armed men opened fire and killed a female police personnel in Taliban former stronghold the southern Kandahar province on Monday, provincial government spokesman, Samim Khapalwak said. “Unidentified armed men opened fire on female police officer Fawzia in 13th police district of Kandahar city at around 09:00 a.m. local
Khaama Press: The Afghan intelligence operatives thwarted a coordinated suicide car bombing plot in the provincial capital of southern Kandahar province. The National Directorate of Security (NDS) said four groups of militants comprised of 26 insurgents were detained by the intelligence operatives in connection to the attack plot. A statement by NDS said the groups were looking
Kaama Press: The construction work of Kandahar cricket stadium was inaugurated today with the financial support of government of India. The Government of India under its aid to Afghanistan is funding USD 1 Million for the construction of this Cricket Stadium. The Embassy of India in Kabul said the stadium will provide an immense opportunity for the
1TV: A man put behind bars months ago in Kandahar tried to escape from prison wearing women’s clothing. Torjan, who was jailed three months ago over insurgency, used women’s dress including veil to try to break out of Kandahar’s central jail. However, his plan was foiled when he was caught by guards. Click here to read more (external
Khaama Press: 40 people have sustained injuries in a traffic accident in Zheria District of southern Kandahar province. Officials say a ‘303’ model passenger bus left the road and flipped over when the driver tried to avoid a crash with a motorcycle coming from the opposite side in ‘Toor Jan Pump’ area on Friday afternoon. Click here
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty February 11, 2016 Afghan police say four officers were killed and seven others wounded when a colleague opened fire on them in the southern province of Kandahar. Provincial police spokesman Zia Durrani said the shootings took place at a checkpoint in the Zhari district late on February 10. He said the
Indo-Asian News Service: The affected child in Afghanistan was 60 months old. He had received only two polio vaccines. “The child belongs to Kandahar. According to reports at least 80,000 children in Afghanistan were missed during last few campaigns,” an official said. Click here to read more (external link).
The Independent (UK): The Afghan president’s ill-fated trip to the country’s tribal heartland began with the best of intentions. It ended, however, in a brawl. Ashraf Ghani, whose war on the Taliban is failing on many fronts, flew south this week from Kabul to Kandahar to appease tribal elders. Click here to read more (external link).