Abdul Baseer
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New law pits the government against local charities in the fight to claim foreign aid.
The rate of casualties from landmines has eased, but shows little sign of falling further, leaving new generations maimed by past wars.
Rising visitor numbers increase revenues for Kabul Zoo but also make life harder for the animals.
Candidates in Herat claim some of their rivals are seeking to gain unfair advantage, but campaigning has generally been free of intimidation.
Locals rather than Americans are now providing security for President Karzai, but some wonder if they are up to the task.
The culture ministry mounts a battle to replace English with Dari and Pashto on Kabul street signs but few merchants seem willing to comply.
Women see elections as a chance to promote their rights, but there are risks to putting their names forward.
Afghanistan looks to foreign visitors - and their money - to boost the country and its economy.
General Jean-Louis Py discusses preparations for the upcoming presidential election and the expanding role of the international security assistance and reconstruction force.