Hijratullah Ekhtyar
Stories by the Author
Drug Use Rampant in East Afghan Province
Locals call on officials to do more to combat heroin use among young people.
25 Sep 14
Dirty Businesses Spread Pollution in Afghan Province
Residents of Sorkhrod district and Jalalabad city face health risks from lack of environmental controls.
21 Jul 14
Afghan Butchers Pose Public Health Hazard
Lack of proper regulation leads to casual slaughtering practices and sales of diseased meat.
9 Jul 14
New Chapter for Afghan Publishing
Booksellers report brisk trade as appetite for reading grows in country’s east.
29 Apr 14
Untold Story of Afghan Business Success
Business leaders in Nangarhar say production is growing despite insurgent threats.
3 Dec 13
Taleban Abductions on Afghanistan's Road South
Fearful residents, officials and the Taleban all agree that Nangarhar is under threat.
2 Oct 13
Getting Out the Vote in Afghan East
Youth groups in Nangarhar encourage voters to participate in next year’s election.
13 Aug 13
Afghanistan: Energy Theft a Burning Issue in Nangarhar
People have to endure punishing summer temperatures or pay high prices for electricity to cool themselves.
15 Jul 13
Inner-City Pollution in East Afghanistan
Factory owners say new industrial parks outside Jalalabad aren’t fit for use.
15 Apr 13
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