**One of Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s running mates in next month’s election has survived an assassination attempt, reports say.**Mohammed Qasim Fahim’s convoy was fired at with rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns northern Kunduz province, said its governor.
Mr Fahim was not injured, although a bodyguard was hurt, reports say.
A vice-presidential candidate, Mr Fahim formerly led the Northern Alliance that helped topple the Taliban in 2001.
Mr Fahim survived an apparent assassination attempt when he was interim defence minister in 2002.
Elections are due to take place in Afghanistan amid tight security on 20 August.