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KABUL - A close aide has down-played hostile reactions to Presi-dent Donald Trump’s recent remarks about the 1979 Soviet in-vasion of Afghanistan.Mick Mulvaney, Trump’s act-ing chief of staff, said he was “not too concerned about the de-tails” of the Afghanistan-related comments by the president on Wednesday.During a cabinet meeting, Trump slammed America’s ongoing war in Afghanistan, and made bizarre statements on the Soviet actions in the country.Russia, India and Pakistan should take on a proactive role in resolv-ing the ongoing conflict between the Taliban, and the Afghan gov-ernment, Trump suggested.In an interview to CNN on Sun-day, Mulvaney was asked about the presidential defence of the Soviet invasion, which the US has consistently denounced as an act of brazen aggression.In response, Trump’s chief of staff said: “I think those are comments the president made born out of frustration from where we are and I’m not too concerned about

Publish Date: January 7,2019Closing Date: January 21,2019Bidding Number: MCIT/AK/97/CS-013/QCBS

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White House Not Too Concerned About Trump’s Remarks

Arrests Made in Kabul City After MoI Releases a List of 222 Criminals

There’s an extra bit of fire in your words and emotions today, Leo. Your sensitivity is heightened and you should consider doing some sort of volunteer work now. You may talk about saving the world, but talk will get you nowhere until you put those ideas into

practice. Take part in the lives of people who are less for-tunate and seek the truth in all the issues you encounter.

You may not be sure what to think today, Taurus. Mental confusion could be the day’s theme for you, but don’t let it get you down. Realize that it’s just one of those days when none of the pieces fit right. The truth

is that they do fit somewhere, just not now. Lay low and wait for this phase to pass. Things will pick up soon as the fog lifts and you can see clearly again.

Spiritual concerns are a bigger issue for you today, Gemini. You may have found that you’re drawn to a fanciful mindset and unorthodox way of viewing the world. Pursue this realm of thought and

trust that your intuition knows exactly where to take you. Emotional tension may run high, so try not to get down on other people’s “me first” attitude.

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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 )

There may be some serious miscommu-nication today, so be honest in all your dealings, Aries. Be as straightforward as possible, since issues can backfire if the truth is clouded. Honesty is invaluable

and must be maintained at all times. You have the power to make a lasting impression on people. Curb your tendency to snap at others.

Does it seem like your life is pulling apart at the seams, Cancer? Perhaps it’s time to reevaluate. Major aspects of your being could be coming into question and you can’t seem to find the answer to why you

started down this road in the first place. Have confi-dence in yourself and your incredible ability to cut to the core of every matter.

You may feel idealistic today, Libra. This is fine, but make sure these ideals are rooted in reality or they may be nothing more than a pipe dream. Feel free to escape to another mindset, but make sure you can

still discern what’s real and what isn’t. This is a formative time for you in which you realize that the conventional ways of doing things aren’t working anymore.

You may be going through a confusing period now, Capricorn. Today’s energy brings these issues into focus. Parts of your life seem to be slapping you in the

face, indicating that a drastic life change is coming. Re-sist the urge to play the victim and let other people grab the reins simply because they act more confidently. This is your life and only you know what’s best for you.

- Your dreams and fantasies are more real than you know, Scorpio. Smile at the people you pass and watch them smile back. Your sensitive and fun-loving nature is infectious.

Use it to help heal others’ wounds. Laughter is the remedy that cures all. Be conscious of your tremendous effect on oth-ers and spread the beauty that lives inside you.

Spiritual concerns and fanciful daydreams move into sharp focus today, Aquarius. Perhaps you’re pulled by playful emotions and escapism. Keep one foot on the ground

while you send your mind into the clouds, but definitely take time to check the air up there and report your find-ings to your conscious self. You may feel a greater sensi-tivity toward others now while your intuition is strong.

- Have you taken someone for granted lately? Today you should give them the thanks and attention they deserve, Pisces. Your sensitivity and psychic

awareness are especially strong. You aren’t in the mood to put up with superficialities. Stick with what is real and say it like it is. Tension in your daily life may surface, but if you have things under control, you will ride through it just fine.

There may be serious challenges in your daily routine today, Virgo. How can you organize your day more efficiently? Take time to set a plan into motion. Write it

down. You may want to drift into another realm, so let those emotions roam free - just make sure you deal with your daily tasks first. This will give you more freedom to take advantage of the blast of crea-tive power that you have now.

- Your sensitivity is especially height-ened today, Sagittarius. You’re in tune with your emotions and more sensitive

to your dreams. Realize the importance of friend-ship and show someone you care by initiating an outing or intimate dinner at your home. You have greater self-awareness, as well as the energy to get things done. Fantasy worlds may come to life if you let them. Watch out for overindulgence.

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SHARAN - At least five civilians were killed and seven others wounded in a bomb blast in southeastern Paktika prov-ince on Monday morning, an official said.Provincial police spokesman Shah Mahmood Aryan, told Pajhwok Afghan News the bomb hit a civilian vehicle in the Nawe Chambaran village of Janikhel district, Five civilians were killed and three others wounded.But Noorullah, a resident of the area, told Pajhwok five civilian were killed and sev-en others wounded in the explosion.Meanwhile, a resident of Zarghoon Sha-har area, Mohammad Qaism Ayubi, also confirmed the death of five civilians and injuries to seven others in the incident.He said some of the wounded people had been evacuated to Zarghoon Shahar dis-trict hospital as well. There was no imme-diate claim of responsibility for the blast. (Pajhwok)

KABUL - The security forces have arrested a num-ber of individuals after the Ministry of Interior re-leased a list of criminals containing 222 names who are under the pursuit of the security institutions in connection to various criminal charges.MoI officials are saying that the security forces have arrested at least eight of the individuals since last evening.The officials further added that the suspects have been rounded up by the detective and security forces with the support of the residents of the city.In the meantime, Najib Danish, a spokesman for the

KABUL - Afghan spinner Mujeebur Rah-man has helped Brisbane Heat break their victory drought in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia.A superb bowling spell from the gritty teenager saw his side trounce the Perth Scorchers by five wickets in their fourth match, according to the website ESPN Cricinfo.With his magical spin, Mujeeb stunned the Scorchers’ top order after they were asked to bat first. He captured two wick-ets, conceding only 10 in four overs.Ashton Turner made 47 from 30 balls to give some respectability to Scorchers’ to-tal. Then Nathan Coulter-Nile captured three wickets to give Scorchers a chance.However, Ben Cutting and Joe Burns batted ruthlessly to see the Heat dry end home, with 10 balls to spare. The win saw the Heat rise from the bottom of the table.As they took on the Scorchers on Satur-day, the Heat badly needed a win after three losses. Mujeeb, the main differ-ence between the two teams, delivered for his skipper Chris Lynn claiming the big wicket of Mitch Marsh.Elated by his role in Heat’s triumph, Mujeeb said: “I’m very excited to be named Player of the Match. I’m very ex-cited. I am really enjoying it very much ...” (Pajhwok)

5 Civilians Killed, 7 Wounded in Paktika Bomb Blast

Takhar Women Stage Protest Against Election Rigging

د افغانستان اسلامی جمهوریت جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان وزارت وزارت مخابرات و تکنالوژی معلوماتی يکنالوژ تي د مخابراتو او معلومات

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ministry of Communication and IT

معینیت مالی واداری ریاست تدارکات آمریت تدارکات

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Publish Date: January 7,2019 Closing Date: January 21,2019 Bidding Number: MCIT/AK/97/CS-013/QCBS The Ministry of Communication and IT (MCIT) invites from all eligible and qualified companies to take part in bidding process of (Lot-Audit/Monitoring and Evaluation Services for Asan Khedmat Mobile Salary Payment) project. Interested companies can download the bidding documents (REOI,TOR) from formal website of MCIT ( www.mcit.gov.af) (www.npa.gov.af ) or visit the Consultancy Procurement Unit at 14thfloor of MCIT building and also can receive the bid document by requesting from Email Address (amanzafar23@gmail.com) . The deadline for submission of (EOI) will be on Monday January 21,2019 by 4:00 PM Kabul local time

Ministry of Interior has said that the ministry will release further lists of criminals in the near future.In a statement posted online, Danish has said the future lists would contain names of influential fig-ures with governmental and political ties as well as those who are using the government facilities to disrupt the security.Danish has also warned that the police forces would block the bank accounts of the suspected criminals and bar their family members from leav-ing the country if they did not clear their cases with the government. (KP)

the details,”The official dismissed host Jake Tapper’s suggestion that Trump’s comments on Afghanistan were verifiably inaccurate.He added: “I have seen every single piece of information that goes onto the Reso-lute Desk, I have seen every single piece

of information that goes to his residency at night, and I have not seen anything ob-jectionable.”Like the mainstream US media, the Af-ghan government, former ministers and diplomats have also hit out at Trump’s retelling of the conflict. (Pajhwok)