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Weapons · PaktiaCounter-terrorism forces in Afghanistan’s Paktia province have recovered a cache of illegal weapons and ammunition, according to a statement by the Ministry of Interior Affairs on Monday. The seized items — including Kalashnikov rifles, pistols, grenades, bullets, and other military gear — were discovered during an operation near the Samkani district. The ministry did not confirm any arrests linked to ...Read Article
Illegal Weapons Seized in Afghanistan’s Paktia Province: Interior Ministry

Taliban · PaktiaSirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s interior minister, acknowledged on Friday that internal rifts and financial difficulties have delayed infrastructure projects across eastern Afghanistan, including in Paktia Province. Speaking at a public gathering in Paktia, Haqqani said that some development projects had been personally funded by him, but their implementation had been slowed or halted due to what he described as “internal and financial problem…Read Article
Haqqani acknowledges internal rifts are delaying infrastructure projects

Tourism · PaktiaAfghanistan witnessed a remarkable increase in domestic tourism during the Eid al-Adha holidays, as thousands of citizens traveled to scenic and cultural destinations across various provinces. According to the Paktia Provincial Media Office, more than 350,000 tourists visited the Spina Shaga recreational park in Zazi Aryob district during the Eid celebrations. The park, now considered one of the most popular leisure destinations in southeastern …Read Article