Khan Mohammad Danishju
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Allowing schools to reopen and reconstruction projects to go ahead seen as sign of pragmatic attempt to win public favour.
Some fear threats from neighbouring countries more than idea of permanent American military bases.
Ministries failing to use up their budgets despite pressing need for more reconstruction work.
Straw poll suggests most Kabulis disappointed by Hamid Karzai after nearly a decade of his rule.