Nangarhar

JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Provincial council members on Monday said some government departments were rife with systematic corruption in eastern Nangarhar province.
They said contracts were being awarded against heavy bribes, deals were cut on projects and understanding prevailed between departmental heads and officials on such practices.
Deputy provincial council (PC) head Dr. Nasir Kamawal told Pajhwok Afghan News their observation of government departments had reduced corruption to some extent, but problems remained.

JALALABAD (Pajhwok): The Election Watch Organisation of Afghanistan (EWA) on Sunday launched its voter awareness campaign in eastern Afghanistan, stressing the need for starting the drive nationwide right away ahead of the parliamentary elections.
EWA officials, who addressed a gathering in Jalalabad, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province, announced their presence in the east and started a two-day workshop for the youth.