Gol Ahmad Ehsan
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Locals say foreign and Afghan troops take over their houses and land without permission or compensation.
Officials halt construction in following complaints of substandard work.
Residents say national army and police may prove unable to halt Taleban return.
Farmers shift to growing poppy in areas where official counter-narcotics programme doesn’t reach.
Armed employees of local security firms accused of robbery and worse.
Imported pharmaceuticals pose real risk to those who take them.
Switch to cotton hasn’t worked because the cash crop doesn’t sell, growers say.
Veteran fighter has years of experience leading men into combat, besides being a mother of nine.
Afghan satisfaction at gaining control of security mixed with fears for future stability.
Fears that economic ties would be cut if bridge collapses under heavy traffic flow.