Tolo News: Minister of Borders and Tribal Affairs Gulab Mangal on Saturday defended the controversial Dand-e-Ghori deal and said that the agreement led to peace in Baghlan province. The statement comes after Mangal came under fire from critics recently over the signing of the controversial deal with the Taliban. Critics have blasted officials for having signed a deal they claim led to the sharp rise in insecurity in the area. Click here to read more (external link).