Kandahar

KANDAHAR/KHOST (Pajhwok): A gathering was held in support of presidential candidate Mohammad Shafique Gul Agha Sherzai in southern Kandahar province, where a campaign office for another runner Dr. Abdullah Abdullah was inaugurated on Wednesday.
The gathering in Sherzai’s support was held at the Ahmad Shahi playground in Kandahar City, the provincial capital. Besides Sherzai and his two running mates, thousands of people, including women and tribal elders, were in attendance.

 
KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): Presidential runner Mohammad Shafiq Gul Agha Sherzai on Monday alleged security institutions in southern Kandahar province had not adopted any measures to ensure his safety.
Addressing a news conference here, he said he had travelled to Bamyan, Daikundi and other provinces, where strict security measures had been put in place during his canvassing. But he saw little security during his campaign in Kandahar.

KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): The governor on Wednesday asked security organs to ensure elections candidates were provided adequate security during the electioneering in southern Kandahar province.
Dr. Tooryalai Weesa told the weekly security meeting that militant activities had been curtailed in Kandahar City, the provincial capital, and districts as a result of ongoing security operations.
The governor asked campaigners of candidates and workers to register with the provincial administration so that security forces could provide them security.