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Nothing can stop us from voting, assert Ghor women

By: Pajhwok Reporter , Date:22/09/2019

FIROZKOH (Pajhwok): Many women in western Ghor province say no problem can stop them from participating in this month’s presidential election and they will prevent the ballot from being rigged by... Read More

Peace talks: Ghor women fear retreat on their rights

By: Pajhwok Reporter , Date:27/02/2019

FEROZKOH (Pajhwok): A number of women in western Ghor province say they fear the ongoing peace negotiations with the Taliban could lead to a retreat from achievements of the past two de... Read More

Ghor woman braves bad customs to attain self-sufficiency...

By: Pajhwok Reporter , Date:11/02/2019

FIROZKOH (Pajhwok): A young woman has opened a restaurant in western Ghor province and created jobs for another 10 women in Lal wa Sar Jangal district of the province challenging gender-based dis... Read More

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FEROZKOH (Pajhwok): In the dead of night, students in Ferozkoh -- the capital of Ghor province -- pour onto the streets to make use of solar lights for homework and exercise. They make use of the lights available and enjoy the still of the night.
Despite three major rivers -- Farahrod, Harirod and Murghab -- flowing through Ferozkoh, the city of almost 20,000 people remains deprived of the basic facility called electricity.

Pouring onto streets to study under solar lights

"مخالفان مسلح اموال طرفداران دولت را در غور غارت کردند"

FIROZKOH (Pajhwok): The provincial council in western Ghor province says their findings show rampant corruption in some of local departments, stressing for a comprehensive plan to tackle the menace of corruption.
More than 60 candidates run for provincial elections in Ghor, out of which only 15, including three women could secure seats.
The provincial council head says since they started work, they have evaluated the performance of 22 non-governmental organizations and major departments of health, education and rural development departments were rife with corruption.

Corruption rampant in some Ghor departments: PC

"ادارات دولتى لعل و سرجنگل در گرو چند وکيل است"

FIROZKOH (Pajhwok): Seven security officials, 120 rebels have been killed and 30 more wounded in severe clashes in the Charsada and Pasaband districts of western Ghor province, an official said on Saturday.
Governor Syed Anwar Rahmati said Taliban were planning to control the two strategic districts in order to have access to the north of the country but security forces stopped their advancements and repulsed them.

Heavy casualties inflicted on rebels in Ghor clashes: Official

FIROZKOH (Pajhwok): Twenty insurgents, four security forces personnel and a civilian were killed following heavy clashes in Charsada district of western Ghor province, officials said Monday.
Fazal Haq Ehsan, head of provincial council, told Pajhwok Afghan News clashes erupted after insurgents stormed security check posts on Sunday afternoon. He added clashes were still ongoing.