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Sakhi Khalid

Sakhi Khalid holds the position of Senior Content Editor for the English Section of Hasht-e Subh Daily Newspaper, and he has been serving in this capacity since September 2021. His academic endeavors include pursuing an MBA in Human Resource Management, which he completed under a scholarship from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) at Panjab University, Chandigarh. Mr. Khalid has also studied public policy and administration at Kabul University, and he has gained professional experience as a freelance journalist in Kabul, Afghanistan. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in writing and communication, Mr. Khalid has contributed his expertise as a blogger, content writer, and frequent writer on socio-political affairs to several leading local newspapers since 2014.

Taliban Forcefully Displace Hazara Inhabitants of a Village in Sar-E-Pul, Reports

Sakhi Khalid
According to reports from local sources, the Taliban have recently taken over a village in Sar-e-Pul province, where the inhabitants are mainly from the Hazara community. The Taliban reportedly forced these Hazara residents to leave their homes and evacuate the village. In addition to the forced evacuation, the Taliban have also imposed a fine of 36 million AFG on the residents of this village.…
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Balkh University’s Literature Students Boycott Classes Until Female Students Return

Sakhi Khalid
Students of Balkh University's Language and Literature faculty refused to attend classes until female students are allowed to return to universities. On Monday, the Balkh University's Language and Literature faculty students sent a letter to the university president, declaring that they would boycott classes until the university allows girls to attend classes. The letter sent by the Balkh…
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Taliban Coerce Villagers in Samangan to Hand Over 70 Firearms

Sakhi Khalid
The Taliban reportedly demanded 70 firearms from residents of a village in Samangan province, according to reliable local sources. On Friday, credible local sources reported to Hasht-e Subh that the Taliban have instructed the inhabitants of Kota village in Dara-i Sufi Bala district, Samangan province, to procure and surrender 70 different types of firearms to their group within a week.…
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Taliban-Appointed Agriculture Head in Panjshir Arrested on Corruption Charges

Sakhi Khalid
Abdul Mujib Mushafaq, who was appointed by the Taliban as the head of agriculture, irrigation, and livestock in Panjshir, has reportedly been arrested by the Taliban intelligence. Sources informed Hasht-e Subh on Friday that Abdul Mujib was taken into custody in Kabul city five days ago by the Taliban intelligence on allegations of abusing official powers, financial and administrative…
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Woman Commits Suicide in Faryab

Sakhi Khalid
According to sources, it has been reported that a woman has committed suicide by hanging herself in Faryab province. Based on the information provided to Hasht-e Subh by sources, a woman aged 34 committed suicide on Thursday evening in Sahrayee Qala located in the Khwaja Sabzposh district of Faryab. As of now, there is no information available regarding the reason or motive behind this…
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Former ANDSF Member Shot Dead by Taliban in Show Trial in Paktika

Sakhi Khalid
The Taliban shot dead an ex-member of Afghanistan's National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) during a field trial in Paktika. According to local sources, Badr al-Din Haidari, also known as Badu and a former soldier of ANDSF, was detained by the Taliban two days ago in Khost province. The news was reported on Thursday. After the Taliban seized control, Badu reportedly fled to Pakistan.…
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Former ANDSF Member Killed by Taliban in Kandahar

Sakhi Khalid
According to sources, the Taliban arrested and subsequently killed a former member of Afghanistan's National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Kandahar's capital city in southern Afghanistan. On Monday, the body of the former ANDSF soldier was discovered outside his residence in the town of Ainu Mina, situated in Kandahar city. Sources detailed that in the former government, Abdul…
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18-Year-Old Woman Commits Suicide in Badghis Province

Sakhi Khalid
A young woman reportedly took her own life in Badghis province. Hasht-e Subh's sources reported that on Monday, an 18-year-old girl died by suicide in Roji Ha village, located in Ab Kamri district of Badghis province. Based on the information received, it appears that the young girl used a firearm to take her own life. According to reports, the reason behind the young girl's suicide in…
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Taliban to Soon Introduce and Implement New Media Law in Afghanistan

Sakhi Khalid
According to Mawlawi Mohajir Farahi, who has been appointed by the Taliban as the Deputy Publications Minister for the Information and Culture Ministry, a new media law will be introduced in Afghanistan. During a meeting with local Ministry officials and journalists in Nangarhar on Monday, the Taliban's Deputy Minister of Information and Culture announced the introduction of the new media law.…
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Forced Marriage Ends Up in Tragic Suicide of Young Girl in Kunduz

Sakhi Khalid
According to sources, an 18-year-old girl hung herself in the Kunduz province's capital city. The incident occurred on Monday night in the Zakhil Qadim region of Kunduz city's third district. According to local sources in Kunduz, the young girl took her own life as a result of being forced into marriage. Her family had reportedly arranged for her engagement to a boy without her consent.…
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