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Posted 10 Dec, 2013
Auto Giant Chevrolet Opens Shop in Mazar
The U.S. auto giant Chevrolet's second Afghan franchise was established on Monday in Mazar-e-Sharif, capital of northern Balkh province, officials said.This will be the second official branch of Chevr...
Posted 19 Nov, 2013
Voter Coercion Concerns Civil Society Groups
A gathering of civil society groups from northern Afghanistan in Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province, on Tuesday raised concerns over voter intimidation in the upcoming elections. With the A...
Posted 18 Nov, 2013
Balkh Customs Revenue Drops 20 Percent
According to Balkh Customs officials on Monday, revenues based on import fees have declined by 20 percent from 2012, a steep drop they attributed to the decrease in imports of fuel materials.Earlier t...
Posted 17 Nov, 2013
One Killed, Four Injured in Mazar Suicide Attack
Local officials of northern Balkh province said on Sunday one civilian was killed and four others, including two police officers, were injured by a suicide bombing in Mazar-e-Sharif.Abdul Rahman Rahim...
Posted 30 Sep, 2013
Roadside Bomb Blast Kills Police Officer in Balkh
Officials of northern Balkh province on Monday confirmed the death of a police officer in a roadside bomb blast, that happened on Sunday in Zareah district of Balkh province. The officials added that...
Posted 26 Sep, 2013
