SECURITY
Taliban Insurgents Killed in Military Operation
Helmand: 42 Taliban insurgents were killed while 27 others were wounded during airstrikes and ground operations in Helmand province of Afghanistan. Khaama
Twelve Taliban Insurgent Killed in Air Strike
Helmand: At least twelve Taliban insurgents were killed while six others were injured during air strikes carried out by the Afghan forces in Bolan area of Lashkargah, the provincial capital of Helmand province. Khaama
Kunduz PC issues warnings and deadline to govt regarding deteriorating situation
Kunduz: The Provincial Council in Kunduz province of Afghanistan has set a deadline of a week to take immediate actions regarding the deteriorating security situation of the province, warning that failure to do so will result to large demonstrations and rallies. Khaama
Three Insurgent Killed in Armed Clash
Kandahar: Three insurgents have been killed and six others, including two policemen, wounded during a clash in Khakriz district of southern Kandahar province. Pajhwok
Bomb Blast Killed Four Civilians
KANDAHAR: At least four civilians including two women were killed in a roadside bombing in the Khakrez district of Kandahar province. Pajhwok
Kunnar: A US drone strike killed four Daesh or Islamic State militants, two of them commanders, in the Watapur district of Kunar province in Afghanistan. Pajhwok
POLITICAL
The Kabul protesters ended their rallies in the city by announcing their declaration and demanding the resignation of the government leaders and key security officials. The protests who were rallying under the name of ‘Uprising for the Change’ also demanded that justice should be served for their comrades who lost their lives during the clashes with the security forces. Khaama
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
U.S Senator John McCain, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, who is leading a US delegation to Pakistan, after meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad, said that there could be no peace in Afghanistan or the rest of the region without Pakistan’s cooperation. Tolo News
