Afghanistan

Crime and Corruption Undermine Afghan Investment

Many investors turned off by spate of kidnappings and venal officials.

13 Nov 06

Kunduz residents dispute the right of incomers to assert long-lost property rights.

20 Oct 06

Islamabad is outflanking Kabul in the debate about where the Taleban are based and whose fault it is that they are still there.

28 Sep 06

While insurgents burn down girls’ schools in southern Afghanistan, music lessons are proving controversial in the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif.

16 Sep 06

Tough regulations and confusion over where the border runs make life hard for Afghans living along the frontier with Turkmenistan.

11 Sep 06

Massouda Jalal touts her independence as solution to the country’s problems.

1 Sep 06

A formidable boxer and political newcomer seeks the presidency as an independent.

1 Sep 06

A veteran of Afghan wars and politics, Younis Qanuni is closely identified with the Panjshiri political grouping.

1 Sep 06

Although he has never been involved in politics, Abdul Hadi Khalilzai says voters will be attracted to his years of service to the nation.

1 Sep 06

Former policeman promises clean government and rights for women, but hasn't the money to fund his election campaign.

1 Sep 06

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