Kabul: At least 5000 candidates appeared for the entry test for the National Military academy in Kabul on Sunday despite the war-torn situation in the country.
The examinees included both boys and girls and are said to enter Marshal Fahim National Military and Defense University based in Kabul, The Khaama Press reported.
The Afghan Army Chief of Staff General Wali Muhammad Ahamdzai was also present at the examination centre and commended the youths for coming forward to join the Afghan army in such a critical situation.
