Ahmad Shah
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With modern firearms, tradition of shooting into the air leads to casualties and lasting feuds.
Out-of-date and counterfeit substances pose serious threat to public health.
Candidate Abdullah Abdullah said turnout figures showed more voters than actually exist in the province.
In Khost province, army dismisses claims of a plot to interfere in this week’s presidential ballot.
Versatile leaves can be used for eco-friendly matting, dishes and more, but the trees are disappearing for use as firewood.
Valuable tree plantations cleared or left to run wild despite their commercial potential.
Villagers often resort to folk medicine. Some live to regret it, others don’t.
Most schools in Khost province have no permanent premises, with a shortage of qualified teachers and even textbooks.
Some ask why they defied the Taleban to go and vote if others can stuff ballot boxes and get away with it.
In contrast to previous years, clerics are now encouraging people to vote.