Hamed Karzai: Karzai Re-election Seen as a Done Deal
President Hamed Karzai is tipped to win - but will the poll be fair?
1 Sep 06
Afghanistan
Abdul Latif Pedram: Intellectual Adds Controversy to Campaign
Abdul Latif Pedram comments on marital issues and federalism have sparked sharp debate.
1 Sep 06
Education Among Top Concerns
The lack of schools, learning materials and qualified teachers are a real worry for many Afghans.
1 Sep 06
Gearing Up for Elections
The signs are that a majority of Afghans intend to take part in this week’s historic presidential poll.
1 Sep 06
Elections a Learning Experience
Questions remain about the candidates' policies and campaign financing, but the election offers Afghans a historic opportunity to shape their future.
1 Sep 06
Nationwide Survey Reveals Voter Demands
From all over Afghanistan, ordinary people are crying out for security, water and jobs, according to a national survey conducted by Afghan journalists.
1 Sep 06
Will Election Improve Plight of the Poor?
Those who are in greatest need for assistance from the next president may not be adequately prepared to make an informed decision.
1 Sep 06
Providing Aid a Dangerous Proposition
The car bomb attack in Kabul has brought into dramatic focus the need for aid agencies to reassess their security plans.
1 Sep 06
Younis Qanuni - Panjshiri Roots, Presidential Ambitions
A veteran of Afghan wars and politics, Qanuni is closely identified with the Panjshiri political grouping.
1 Sep 06
The New Mullah Omars
The Taleban leader may be out of power but some in authority today continue his repressive policies.
1 Sep 06
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