Helmand

 
LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Two campaigners for presidential contender Gul Agha Sherzai were injured on Sunday in a gun attack in southern Helmand province, an official said.
The governor’s spokesman, Omar Zwak, told Pajhwok Afghan News the two were injured when unknown gunmen opened fire at their vehicle on the Helmand-Kandahar road in Dorahi area on Saturday evening.
The two campaigners for Sherzai, a former governor, were traveling to Helmand as part of the election campaign.

LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Leading presidential runner Dr. Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai on Wednesday said he would take serious steps to bring about peace and stability to Afghanistan if elected as president in the April elections.
Addressing a rally of thousands of people in Lashkargah, Ghani said he was ready to render any sacrifice for peace and security.
“Trust me, my leadership will represent the people and there will be no favoritism. All responsibilities will be bestowed on professional individuals.”

LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Two separate gatherings were held in support of presidential candidates Zalmai Rassoul and Abdul Rab Rassoul Sayyaf in southern Helmand province on Wednesday.
The gathering in support of Rassoul, held in Lashkargah, was attended by about 500 people, said Malim Mirwali, a Wolesi Jirga member from Helmand.

 
LASHKARGAH (PAN): The Independent Election Commission (IEC) on Sunday said 12,000 individuals, including 2,000 women, had received voter registration cards in the Greshk district of southern Helmand province.