Balkh

American

[bahlkh] / bɑlx /

noun

a town in northern Afghanistan: capital of ancient Bactria; center of Zoroastrianism.

Balkh British

/ bɑːlk /

noun

a region of N Afghanistan, corresponding to ancient Bactria. Chief town: Mazar-i-Sharif

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A Taliban spokesman in Balkh province - of which Mazar-e Sharif is the capital - wrote on X that four people have died and "many people are injured" in Sholgara district.

From BBC

The Taliban spokesman in Balkh also posted a video on X appearing to show debris strewn across the ground at the Blue Mosque, a local landmark in Mazar-e-Sharif.

From BBC

However, last month, a spokesperson for the Taliban governor in the northern province of Balkh said internet access was being blocked "for the prevention of vices".

From BBC

However, last month a spokesperson for the Taliban governor in the northern province of Balkh said internet access was being blocked "for the prevention of vices".

From BBC

Separate statements from the Taliban’s supreme court said a man and a woman convicted of adultery were flogged with 35 lashes each in northern Balkh province over the weekend.

From Seattle Times

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