Afghanistan

New Paper Promises Independent Voice

The first daily paper in the north of Afghanistan promises to take on local commanders who still dominate the region.

18 Nov 05

The government seeks to increase its revenues by revising the tax code, including a new income tax.

18 Nov 05

Residents of several provinces complain that law-enforcement officials are little better than the criminals they’re supposed to be driving out.

18 Nov 05

Western province becomes first to impose ban on smoking in government offices, but so far officials failing to enforce the law.

18 Nov 05

Parties band together to field a slate of candidates in the upcoming election.

18 Nov 05

Supporters of General Dostum accused of using fraudulent means to qualify for a place on September’s parliamentary ballot.

18 Nov 05

To a visitor from Kabul, the western city of Herat seems like paradise.

18 Nov 05

Unexpected success of youth team in regional tournament likely to bolster sport’s popularity.

18 Nov 05

Law enforcement officials are reluctant to use harsh measures to round up women and children looking for a handout.

18 Nov 05

Local militia commanders are supposed to have disarmed but recent deadly explosion shows many have kept their arms caches.

18 Nov 05

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