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KABUL - Lieutenant colonel Moeenuddin was for-mally introduced as the new Chief of the Criminal Investigation Department of Kabul with the offi-cials saying the decision to replace the CID Chief of Kabul Police was taken following a steep rise in criminal incidents in the capital.“Introduced new CID head for Kabul PHQ today. Recent high graph of crimes at Kabul are not ac-ceptable. It has badly effected our peace of minds. Crimes prevention is our 2nd top most priority af-ter fight against terrorism. Hope we see the change asap,” Gen. Khoshal Sadat, senior deputy interior for security said in a statement released via Twit-ter.Sources in the Ministry of Interior said Saturday that Gen. Salim Almas, the Chief of Criminal Inves-tigation Department of Kabul has been fired due to growing criminal incidents in the capital during the recent days.The sources further added that the CID Chief of Kabul was removed so that a competent official can take over the responsibility in a bid to improve the security of the capital.This comes as ...(More on P4)...(11)

KABUL - The Afghan military in the East says an explosion in eastern Kunar prov-ince has killed a local Taliban commander.The 201st Silab Corps said the incident took place in Dangdam district on Satur-day.The 201st Silab Corps said the Taliban commander who was killed in the explo-sion has been identified as Bilal.

TALOQAN - At least nine people have been killed and seven others wounded during a clash between an illegal armed commander and resi-dents of the Rastaq district of north-ern Takhar province, an official said on Sunday.Police spokesman Khalilullah Asir told Pajhwok Afghan News the

KABUL - Some lawmakers and critics on Saturday criticized se-curity officials for their “inability” to prevent a complex attack on a security outpost on the outskirts of Kabul city on Friday which left four security force members dead.The MPs and military analysts said those behind the attack

SAR-I-PUL - A 20-year-old man has shot dead his mother in the capital of northern Sar-i-Pul prov-ince, an official said on Sunday.Po-lice spokesman Noor Agha Faizi told Pajhwok Afghan News Yar Mohammad killed his mother be-fore escaping his house in Tawhi-dabad locality on Saturday morn-ing.He linked the incident happened to a family issue, saying police had arrested the accused.Elsewhere in the province, Taliban stormed a security check-post in Kanjak area late on Saturday even-ing. One rebel was killed and an-other wounded. (Pajhwok)

Security Officials Under Fire Over Kabul Attack

Taliban Commander Blown up by Own Bomb in Kunar Province

9 Killed as Residents Attack Illegal Commander

KABUL - Islamabad continues to play a positive role in the success of the Afghan reconciliation process and peace in the region, the Pakistan army chief said on Saturday.But Pakistan stood ready for any un-foreseen eventuality, Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa told troops on forward posts in North Waziristan.“For this, Pakistan is solidifying its border through fencing, construc-tion of new forts and posts and in-crease in the strength of FC troops to effectively manage the border,” he said.Gen. Bajwa was briefed on progress in border fencing, socio-economic development projects and rehabilitation of dislocated people, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.For its part, the Af-ghan government is opposed to the border-fencing move, arguing the project will increase the distance be-tween the two nations.Kabul does not recongnise the Brit-ish-era Durand Line as a formal bor-der. (Pajhwok)

Aiding Afghan Peace Push: Pakistan Army Chief

Son detained for killing mother in Sar-i-Pul

New CID Chief Introduced for Kabul Amid a Steep Rise

in Criminal Incidents

should be recognized and should be brought to justice. So far, no group has claimed respon-sibly for the attack. Taliban has claimed that they have captured a security outpost in Ma-hipar area in Sarobi district in Kabul and have killed four soldiers. These two incidents look similar, but the

Public Protection Forces outpost was located on the outskirt of Kabul city.The Kabul Police was also criticized for not sending reinforcements on time to respond to the attack. Eyewit-nesses said the clashes continued for almost two hours. “Head of the security department who did ...(More on P4)...(10)

Bilal was involved in roadside bombings and other terrorist related activities in Dan-gam district, the 201st Silab Corps said, adding that explosion also wounded an-other militant.Taliban militants frequently use improvised explosive devices as the weapons of their choice to target the secu-rity forces but in majority of such attacks ordinary civilians are targeted. (KP)

clash between commander Moham-mad and area people happened in Gazir locality of the district late on Saturday night.He said: “The clash occurred when people stormed Mohammad arrived in the area after a long time.” Asir added nine people, including the ...(More on P4)...(12)

One last, concerted effort and you will be able to get to the root of a problem that has been on your mind for a while now. The answer to the question concerning your identity isn’t entirely to be found in your family history, Leo. You’re part of a

generation as well as a family. Both influence your responses.

You will have to rely on your analytical skills and steely self-control to navigate the stormy seas you find yourself in to-day, Taurus. And there’s no way to es-cape the stress. The worst pitfall facing you in your career or studies would be

to doubt in your abilities. This is an opportunity to put your confidence to the test. Just make sure you pass it.

The astral configuration indicates that you may be interested in pursuing some kind of training, Gemini. Assess where you are in your professional life. Are you up to persuading people with your ex-

pertise? Don’t think that you have to know more in order to be a good teacher. In fact, it’s often by teach-ing that the teacher learns the subject.

Outlook Horoscope

Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20)

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18)

Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19)

Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22)

Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22)Cancer (June 21-July 20)

Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20)

Leo (July 21-Aug. 21)Taurus (Apr.21-May 20)

Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20)

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 )

You will have to rely on your analytical skills and steely self-control to navigate the stormy seas you find yourself in to-day, Taurus. And there’s no way to es-cape the stress. The worst pitfall facing you in your career or studies would be

to doubt in your abilities. This is an opportunity to put your confidence to the test. Just make sure you pass it.

Do you have some drawings in a drawer, Cancer? Since last month, or possibly be-fore, you’ve been thinking about your creative ability. You have a habit of turning your back on your skills, whether in draw-

ing, photography, or writing, but they’re in you none-theless. People will expect more of you! All you have to do is take out a brush or pen and you will be on your way.

Sometimes you have to go back to square one if you want a situation to get better, Libra. This can be frustrat-ing or even humiliating, but if the goal is to have a solid foundation on

which to rebuild, it’s well worth it! Don’t get too attached to your professional past. You have to advance and you’re too weighed down now. Let go!

About two weeks ago, it may have oc-curred to you that you should be making more of an effort to advance your career, Capricorn. If so, it will be easier for you

to accept today’s constraints, as there is some prob-ability that you will need to perform at your highest level. Be careful not to lose yourself in the attempt!

A moment will come when you can no longer fight against the current trans-formation you’re going through in your professional life, Scorpio. The sys-tem that you live in will soon put you

at a kind of impasse, but this won’t necessarily be unpleasant. However, you will be obliged to change paths whether you like it or not. You will probably want to!

Your light, breezy spirit may have some trouble harmonizing with today’s prevail-ing mood. Usually when you’re cornered, you’re able to find a way to squirm to safety. Today you may run out of clever maneu-

vers. Even though you face the day’s challenges alone and unaided, you survive them the same way. Good for you!

What a day, Pisces! Whether at work or at home, you may find yourself choos-ing between two options, both of which stem from anxiety! You may decide to

vanquish your doubts by burying yourself in your work. If so, you can expect to expend a great deal of energy. Or you may react with indifference, and the apathy will cost you just as much. The situation will improve in a few days.

You’ve been doing a lot of cleaning up and clearing out. Since this project has been going on for several years now, you must be doing a particularly thor-

ough job. Finally, it seems as if you’re getting things straight with your karma. Today will be a big day, Virgo. You may be able to leave part of your child-hood behind, as at last you understand that it’s an-cient history.

You won’t allow yourself to get side-tracked by minor things today, Sagit-tarius. You will get straight to the heart

of the matter. There’s some likelihood that you haven’t considered your working conditions and instead you’re concentrating on the goal you’ve set for yourself. When you set a goal, you’re a force to be reckoned with!