SECURITY
Paktika officials deny Gomal district’s fall to Taliban
PAKTIKA: Security officials in southeastern Paktika province on Saturday denied the Taliban had overrun the Gomal district after a days-long battle. Pajhwok , Tolo News
Security forces among 203 dead in Herat offensives
HERAT: Ten security forces and 193 militants have been killed and scores wounded during clearing operations in different districts of western Herat province. Pajhwok , Tolo News
2 policemen among 3 killed in Farah roadside bombing
FARAH: Two policemen and a civilian have been killed and two other policemen wounded in a roadside bombing in the capital of western Farah province. Pajhwok
Fighting ongoing for the capture of Faryab’s Gerizwan district
MAIMANA: Security forces have made advancement in the Gerizwan district of northwestern Faryab province and pushed back militants up to three kilometres from the Sarchakan Bazaar. Pajhwok, Khaama
3 policemen, child wounded in Badghis blast
BADGHIS: Three police personnel and a child were injured as a result of a hand grenade attack on the women ‘s affairs department in northwestern Badghis province. Pajhwok , Khaama
