Parwan Provincial Council Elections

CHARIKAR (Pajhwok): The residents of Charikar, the provincial capital, and some districts of central Parwan province complain about increasing insecurity and activities of illegal armed men.
Abdul Qahar Majeedi, a resident of Syagard district, told Pajhwok Afghan News militants had intensified their activities in parts of the town and the nearby Shinwari district.
He said security forces lacked a strategy to counter activities of rebels who were becoming strong with each passing day.

CHARIKAR (Pajhwok): Some residents of central Parwan province on Saturday expressed grave concern over the performance or work done by the new provincial council (PC) in the province.
But PC members say some of the work has been done and they were planning to initiate more development projects.

CHARIKAR (Pajhwok): Hundreds of people on Tuesday staged a protest demonstration in the capital of central Parwan province against a recent Wolesi Jirga decision.
On Wednesday, the lower house rejected a clause of the law on provincial councils, barring the elected bodies from overseeing the performance of local departments.
The decision sparked protests by PC members in various provinces, with some closing down their offices.

CHARIKAR (Pajhwok): Supporters of a losing candidate have blocked a busy highway in central Parwan province over the past three days, creating numerous problems for travellers.

Asmatullah’s backers are not allowing vehicular movement on the Ghorband-Bamyan highway in Siahgird district. The road connects the capital of Parwan, Charikar, with central Bamyan and northern provinces via Surkh Parsa and Sheikh Ali districts.