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Nangarhar tribal elders demand timely presidential polls...

By: Pajhwok Reporter , Date:04/08/2019

JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Hundreds of tribal elders gathered in eastern Nangarhar province on Sunday and demanded the presidential election to be held on time. Urging people to ful... Read More

Nearly 16,000 register as voters in Nangarhar

By: Yousaf zarifi , Date:26/06/2019

JALALABAD (Pajhwok): The Independent Election Commission (IEC) regional office in eastern Nangarhar province said on Wednesday it has so far registered around 16,000 people as voters in the province. Zabihullah Wag... Read More

IEC announces final result of Nangarhar's Wolesi Jirga...

By: Ahmad Shah Erfanyar , Date:12/04/2019

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Independent Election Commission (IEC) has announced final result of the Wolesi Jirga election. Abdul Karim Karimi, Faridon Khan Momand, Malak Qais Noor Agha Malakzai, Abdul Rauf... Read More

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Jalalabad (PAN): Nangarhar Governor’s spokesperson Ahmad Zia Abdulzai has said that hundreds of big and small development projects have been completed in the province during the last eight years.
“Multiple development projects and the construction of around hundreds of kilometers paved roads linking at least 20 districts including the Laghman-Torkham Highway have been completed. The construction of the direly needed roads helped minimize the problems of the commuters.

JALALABAD (PAN): The officials in eastern Nangarhar Province say that 75 percent economy of the province depends on the development of agriculture and livestock, expressing concern that the growth of agriculture sector faces multiple challenges.
“The agriculture sector faces hindrances despite the fact that the livestock and agriculture contribute 75 percent to the Nangarhar Province’s economy. The problems face by the agro sector leaves negative impact on the growers,” the officials said.

JALALABAD (PAN): Residents of various districts of the eastern Nangarhar province complain of deteriorated security situation elsewhere in the province amid raging terror attempts, abduction, and roadside bomb blasts, blaming the authorities of turning blind eye to check the situation.
However, concerned officials of the province while refuting residents’ complain of mayhem and turmoil, said that security has witnessed considerable improvement in the province as compared to the past.

‘Nangarhar education sector witnesses considerable improvement but problems persist’
Jalabad City (PAN): Provincial Press Officer Education Directorate said though the education sector still faces challenges but much more have been achieved to promote the vital sector in Nangarhar province during the last five years.

JALALABAD (PAN): Gunmen shot dead a personal aide (PA) to Senate Chairman Fazl Hadi Muslimyar in eastern Nangarhar province on Monday, an official said.
Shafique identified as personal secretary to Muslimyar was gunned down in the Lalmi area of Chaparhar district in the afternoon, said Sadiq, the district chief.
The incident is currently under investigation, but no arrest could be made so far, the official said.

JALALABAD (PAN): The father of Mohammad Nabi Isakhel, Afghanistan cricket team captain, was kidnapped at gun point on Tuesday in eastern Nangarhar province, an official said.
Isakhel’s father was on his way home when armed men seized him at around 10am in Saracha area of Behsud district, the district chief, Naimatullah Noorzai, told Pajhwok Afghan News. Police have launched a search operation to arrest the abductors, he said.