Your passions are so aroused today that you can lose your temper if an emotionally charged discussion does not go your way. Although you don’t intend to turn your disappointment into a major issue, there may be negative fallout from your reaction

anyway. However, suppressing your feelings isn’t a viable strategy now.

You’re certain that your ambitious new plan is good for the wellbeing of everyone involved. Unfortunately, you still may need to fend off criticism from someone who thinks you’re only in it for yourself.

Luckily, you possess the necessary skills to guarantee your success. But reaching your goals is not very satisfy-ing unless you do so in a kind and supportive manner.

Relationships are front and center to-day, but you’re only interested if there’s an equal give and take. Although you might prefer keeping the conversation

on the lighter side, denial will only exacerbate the problem. Dive into a lively discussion, but only af-ter ground rules have been established that prevent power politics from controlling the mood. Plunging into the unknown may not be your first choice now.

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1. Gulp,v 5. Ancient unit of dry measure, ,10. Shower alternative 14. Nobleman,, 15. A river through Paris, 16. Relating to aircraft, ,17. Dwarf buffalo, 18. Tympani, 20. Slender stem-like structure, 22. Envisage, 23. Not brilliant, 24. Stinks, 25. Uncon-ditional, 32. Chinese currency units, 33. Foe, 34. Bar bill,37. Not legs, 38. Hawaiian veranda, 39. Barbershop emblem, 40. Short sleep, 41. Assistants, 42. Song of praise43. Ignored, 45. Muse of love poetry, 49. French for “Summer”, 50. Unit of sound intensity, 53. Jalopy, 57. Nonsectarian, 59. Give and ____, 60. Spouse, 61. Curtain, 62. Yeses, , 63. Mimics,64. Cut wood, 65. Misplaced,

1. Chair, 2. Diminish, 3. Press, 4. Makes happy, 5. Inuit, 6. Rind, 7. Best seller, 8. Against9. Steering mechanism for a vessel, 10. Symbol of authority, 11. Eagle’s nest, 12. Main stem of a tree, 13. Houses, 19. Not late, 21. Trailer trucks, 25. Greenish blue, 26. Emanation, 27. Pack down, 28. Interprets written material, 29. Not outer, 30. Stop, 31. French for “Friend”, 34. Pigeon-___, 35. Wings, 36. Curve, 38. 52 in Roman numerals, 39. Pertaining to your mom or dad, 41. Pueblo brick, 42. A Maori club, 44. Moussed, 45. Swelling under the skin, 46. Sum-mary, 47. Keen, 48. Occasions, 51. Terminates, 52. Former Italian currency, 53. Superhero accessory, 54. Knockout, 55. Anagram of “Seek”, 56. A musical pause, 58. Bird call,

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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 )

Of course, it’s admirable if you are conscious-ly evolving into a better person, but proving your superiority at work is not the best way to exhibit your growth. There’s no need to insti-gate conflict just to demonstrate that you will

come out on top. Rather than being unnecessarily combative at home or on the job now, go out of your way to be helpful to all those who could benefit from your assistance.

An unavoidable disagreement over an intense emotional issue could provoke random feelings of helplessness now. Thankfully, transformation is your super-power today, enabling you to skillfully

turn negative emotions into fuel for positive change. Looking within your heart can lead you to your own tender spot.

Everyone expects you to deliver on your recent promises and you can’t afford to drop the ball before fulfilling your commit-ments. No doubt, there is plenty of hard work in front of you, and you are unchar-

acteristically compulsive about handling your responsi-bilities today. Nevertheless, don’t allow anything to pull you so far.

You are known for your amazing ability to continue plodding through your work until it’s finished. However, you can go over the top in your drive for completion;

almost nothing will deter you from reaching your des-tination. Your current tenacity graces you with a one-track mind today, as if you are supercharged with an extra dose of practical determination.

People make more and more demands on your time now, leading you to believe you’ve lost control of your priorities. Per-haps your schedule has grown so com-

plicated that you don’t know how you can regain nor-malcy. Nevertheless, you refuse to give up; you know a solution is near and a great adventure ahead will once again inspire your heart and soul. Thomas Edison said,

It’s absolutely imperative that you are one hundred percent honest with yourself to-day or you may run into trouble. Don’t be afraid to reevaluate your assumptions

and reconsider what’s most important if unfolding events challenge old values that have outserved their useful purpose. However, it makes no sense to set the cart before the horse.

You might think you shouldn’t tell some-one how you feel today, especially if you believe your disclosure will be a catalyst that triggers unpleasant memories. Unfor-

tunately, you may not be able to settle down until you share what’s on your mind with a trusted friend. On other days, you could apply your rational thinking to help you decide what to do. However, you can’t use logic to solve an illogical problem.

It’s time to face your insecurities so you can clean up a messy situation that threatens a significant relationship.

The problem is you have already taken the bait and are hooked on untangling the complicated is-sues. Naturally, you prefer to leave the whole mat-ter behind, but you must resolve personal business before moving on to anything else. Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton wrote, “Courage doesn’t

You are more confrontational in social set-tings today because you may be insecure about your role within the group. You might feel marginalized, even if you’re an

integral part of the process. However, your inclination is to withdraw if something rattles your stability. Unfortu-nately, you can’t escape from your responsibilities with-out making a scene. In the long run, a strategy based on peaceful coexistence.

LASHKARGAH - Two people, including a woman, were killed and a girl was wounded on Sun-day when their car crashed into a passenger bus in southern Hel-mand province, an official said.Omar Zwak, the governor’s spokesman, told Pajhwok Af-ghan News the early morning accident took place in Yakhchal area, when a 303 public transport bus collided with a corolla car.He said a man and a woman were killed and a 10-year-old girl was injured in the crash, which he blamed on reckless driving. One person had been arrested in connection with the accident. (Pajhwok)

TALOQAN - Shoe manufacturers in northern Takhar province say their sales have recently increased but they need tools to improve their business.Many families in the provincial capital, Taloqan, and other areas have long been associated with shoe-making.Abdul Hakim, 65, a shoemaker who works in a wooden both in Taloqan, says: “We inherited the shoe-making profession from our forefathers, we make rawhide shoes, leather socks, boots and other types of footwear,” he said.He said leather-made shoes were favoured by Uzbek people and boots were used for the Buzkashi game.He said people took interest in their products despite being ex-pensive. “We use old local materi-als for making shoes.”Hakim said shoes made with im-ported soles were expensive but those made with vehicle tyres in Taloqan were cheaper and had good quality.He said shoemakers in Taloqan used old fashioned tools and their sales could further increase if they started using modern equipment to make better shoes.“We use awls, hammer, anvil and ordinary sewing machines, we need special shoe-sewing ma-chines and formats, we currently use simple tools for all shoe mak-ing process,” he added.He said they would be able to pro-duce multiple times more shoes if provided with advanced ma-chines. ...(More on P4)...(19)

KABUL - At least 69 armed militants were killed and 39 others injured amid opera-tions launched by Afghan security forces within the last 24 hours, said the De-fense Ministry on Monday.“Afghan National De-fense and Security Forces launched offensives in dif-ferent provinces, killing 69 armed insurgents, includ-ing nine Islamic State (IS) fighters, and injured 39 oth-ers,” the ministry said in a statement.Four militants were cap-tured during the raids,

CHARIKAR - Four sus-pects, including two would-be suicide bombers, have been arrested by se-curity forces during an op-eration in central Parwan province, a security official said on Monday.Alozai Ahmadi, command-er of the security coordina-tion centre, told Pajhwok Afghan News the suspect-ed individuals were arrest-ed from a house in a joint operation by security per-sonnel from Parwan and Kabul in Qalachah village.

KABUL - At least sixteen Taliban insurgents were killed in a joint op-eration conducted in central Logar province of Afghanistan.According to the local govern-ment officials, the operation was launched in the early hours of Sun-day morning in Mohammad Agha district.The provincial government media office in a statement also confirmed the operation.“An operation was launched around 4 am local time in Moham-mad Agha district which ended in the afternoon and as a result 16 in-surgents were killed,” a statement by the provincial government said.The statement further added that eight Improvised Explosive De-vices stored in a mosque were also confiscated during the operation along with ten motorcycles.The anti-government armed mili-tant groups including the Taliban insurgents have not commented regarding the report so far.Logar is among the relatively vola-tile provinces in central Afghani-stan where the Taliban insurgents are actively operating in a number of its remote districts.The group often conducts insur-gency activities by placing land-mines and carrying out coordinat-ed attacks against the government and security forces. (KP)

Hajj Flight Operation Scheduled to Begin on July 24

Civil Society Activist Gunned Down in Nangarhar Capital

Afghan Military Kills 69 Insurgents within a Day: Gov’t

Would-be Bombers among 4 Held in Parwan Raid

Amid Increasing Sales, Takhar Shoemakers

Demand Facilities

Taliban Suffer Casualties in Joint

Operations Conducted in Logar

2 Killed, 1 Injured in Helmand Bus-Car Collision

KABUL - The Ministry of Hajj and Islamic Affairs (MoHIA) on Monday announced the Hajj flight operation from the capital Kabul to Saudi Arabia would begin on July 24.A statement from the ministry asked all registered pilgrims and relevant offices to complete the biom-etric process based on their turns.The statement also asked the intending pilgrims to pay the second installment of the Hajj fee to in their respective provinces and the capital in the next 10 days.The ministry said other people would be given the opportunity to perform yje ritual if the installment was not paid in time and then no one should com-plain about their removal ...(More on P4)...(17)

JALALABAD - Unidentified gunmen shot dead a civil activist in Jalalabad city, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province, on Monday, an of-ficial said.Attaullah Khogyani, the governor’s spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News the incident took place this morning in the Kama Adda area of the 1st police district of the city.He said two motorcyclists opened fire at a shop-keeper named Haroon after a verbal dispute. The assailants managed to flee. A search for the killers has been launched by police.Shukrullah, an inhabitant of the locality, said Haroon was an active member of the National Unity Society. The deceased, who had no per-sonal enmity, had been part of civic activities. (Pajhwok)

which were launched in Nangarhar, Kapisa, Paktia, Pa-ktika, Khost, Logar, Kandahar, Zabul, Farah, Badghis, Kunduz, Faryab, Balkh, Takhar and Helmand provinc-es, the statement added.The Afghan security forces have beefed up security operations against militants recently as war-weary Af-ghans have been witnessing a surge in attacks by Tali-ban fighters and Islamic State (IS) affiliates across the country. (Xinhua)

He said suicide vests were seized during the overnight raid from two of the detainees -- Syed Rahman, a resi-dent of Logar province, and Najibullah, hailing from the Bagram district of Parwan.He did not provide details about the house where the four men were arrested, identifying the two other de-tainees as Najib and ...(More on P4)...(18)

Hekmatyar Asks Tribal Elders to Maintain Security in their Regions

KABUL - The leader of Hezb-e-Isla-mi Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has asked the tribal elders across the country to maintain security in their respective regions.Hekmatyar made the remarks during a large gathering in Kabul to discuss the ongoing violence and conflict.He said one of the easiest ways to ensure security and stability in the country is to use the influence of the tribal elders.The leader of Hezb-e-Islami further added that the tribal elders must de-clare the areas under their control as safe zones and prohibit the militants to establish sanctuaries for the insur-gency activities.Hekmatyar insisted that necessary measures should be taken to ensure stability so that the residents of the country can ...(More on P4)...(16)