Hafizullah Gardesh
Senior Local Editor, Afghanistan
Senior Local Editor, Afghanistan

Amid accusations of vote-rigging, analysts warn of turbulent times ahead.
Concerns that militant and drug-trafficking threats might rise after NATO-led forces leave Afghanistan.
Election officials say more than seven million voted in second round of presidential election.
Comments from senior figure seen as deliberate ploy to undermine Karzai administration.
President refuses to accept decision by a gathering he himself called.
Delegates from all over the country to discuss outstanding points of difference, including whether American soldiers can be prosecuted.
Experts believe that if Tehran begins building a better relationship with the West, it could ease Afghan-Iranian tensions.
Talks falter on central issue of immunity for American troops post-2014.
Critics say selection process was less than transparent and some members are too close to the old paramilitary factions.
Incoming Pakistani prime minister seen as serial meddler in Afghan affairs, but some hope things will now change.