Qayum Babak
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Activists warn of flourishing trade in male prostitution and “bacha bazi” or boy play.
Residents of northern city say noise pollution is making their lives a misery.
Tribal elders say that most girls are married off before the age of 14.
Women take the wheel in Mazar e-Sharif despite conservative social attitudes.
Merchants claim customs procedures at Hairatan checkpoint are riddled with corruption and red tape.
Balkh governor demands legal action after NGO survey reveals criticism of teaching standards.
Either harmless pastime or slippery slope to drug abuse, water-pipes have taken off among young men.
Businessmen increasingly targeted in crime wave that experts warn will harm economic prospects.
Students and teachers say only those who can afford expensive private schools have chance of decent education.
In northern Afghanistan, some say judiciary is so corrupt they prefer to ask Taleban courts to adjudicate in disputes.