Security
Lashkargah: The military attorney and the deputy director of public works for southern Helmand province have been killed in a Taliban ambush. Pajhwok
Socioeconomic
Kabul: Security forces have released 16 civilians and 12 security personnel from a Taliban prison in southern Zabul province. Pajhwok
Kabul: A top Pentagon official has ruled out an early US withdrawal from Afghanistan suggesting a continued campaign against terrorists in the country. Pajhwok, Tolonews
