Afghanistan
Gunmen Have Elections in Their Sights
Threats, intimidation and apparent flouting of election rules are undermining faith in the process and raising fears for the future.
Kuchis Struggling to Survive
Nomad women try to hold families together under tough conditions.
A Clouded Relationship
Afghan analysts believe Pakistan does not want to see a strong government in their country.
Kabul Calling
They may look out of place, but 300 new telephone booths are giving the capital's poorer residents a chance to contact relatives cheaply.
Disarming the Child Soldiers
A UN programme seeks to bring young boys pressed into the service of local commanders back into society.
Government Urged to Ditch Public-Sector Industry
Champions of free enterprise argue that the Afghan government should leave the economy to the market, but face resistance over fears of job losses.
The Cave-Dwellers of Bamian
Parliament and politics mean little to the people forced to live in caves beside the remains of Bamian's giant Buddhas.
Lofty Slogans, Low Expectations in Bamian
Candidates promise a lot, but voters in this remote highland region remain sceptical.
Chasing the Million-Dollar Prize
US wanted adverts for Osama bin Laden and Mullah Omar come up against Afghan conspiracy theories.