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Kandahar

American

[kuhn-duh-hahr] / ˌkʌn dəˈhɑr /

noun

a city in S Afghanistan.

Kandahar British

/ ˌkændəˈhɑː /

noun

a city in S Afghanistan: an important trading centre, built by Ahmad Shah Durrani (1724–73) as his capital on the site of several former cities. Pop: 436 000 (2005 est)

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Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid posted on X that Pakistani strikes also hit the southern province of Kandahar, as well as eastern Paktia and Paktika, which border Pakistan.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Pakistan acknowledged bombing key cities Friday including Kabul and Kandahar, which is home to Afghanistan's supreme leader, but has not commented on Sunday's strikes.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

A spokesman for the Taliban government in Afghanistan said Pakistan had carried out airstrikes in parts of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, a southeastern province that borders Pakistan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

However, a member of the Kandahar Ulema Council suggested it might be the supreme leader who backed down "because he fears such opposition".

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

I cheered with him when Kabul’s team scored against Kandahar and yelped insults at the referee when he called a penalty against our team.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

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