Afghanistan
Prison Seeks to Reclaim Lives
A model facility in Herat offers vocational training to both male and female inmates.
Growing Sense of Insecurity
The recent spate of suicide bombings has put much of Afghanistan on edge.
Afghanistan: Not Just a Pretty Face
Political sensation Fawzia Gailani dismisses suggestions that her electoral triumph in Herat was down to her looks.
Kicking the Habit
Using opium or hashish is considered perfectly acceptable by increasing numbers of people.
Ministers Play the Blame Game
Given the chance to list their accomplishments during the past year, most point the finger of blame at others as explanation for the lack of progress.
Afghan Poet's Death Raises Many Questions
While her husband proclaims his innocence, the death of Nadia Anjuman has attracted international attention to the plight of many women in this country.
Bad Fences Make Bad Neighbours
Many believe that Pakistan is trying to use the “war on terror” to legitimise a long-disputed border.
Wife for a Night
Those unwilling or unable to commit to a long-term relationship can find a solution in the Shia practice of temporary marriage